THE COMA
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
IT IS A CHALLENGING WORLD FOR NEW AND EMERGING ARTISTS.
While most of the available support and advice focus on artistic practice, little guidance is offered on how to grow an artist's audience, reach larger platforms, and achieve both artistic and commercial success. We aim to fill this gap by being there for artists, helping them navigate these critical aspects of their careers. Our goal is to provide support and advice on the often-overlooked but essential 'boring stuff'—such as marketing, legal matters, and business strategies—so artists can thrive and shine in their creative endeavors.
Imagine an artist who is exceptional in their craft but struggles to showcase their work to a broader audience. This artist makes amazing art but might not know how to price it, handle contracts, or protect their work. Our program helps with that. For example, we assist with developing an exhibition plan to get their art seen by the right people or with crafting press releases.
By providing this support, we enable artists to focus more on what they do best—creating art
while we handle the complexities of the commercial and promotional side of their practice. This partnership ensures that artists not only maintain their artistic integrity but also gain the tools and knowledge necessary to build a sustainable and successful career. We believe that by helping artists navigate the commercial aspects of the art world, they can achieve greater visibility, financial stability, and ultimately, a more impactful presence in the art community.
DEFINITION
AIMS
STRUCTURE
The structure includes an artist representation facet, where the artist can choose between full exclusivity with COMA or a hybrid degree of exclusivity.
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We will be working with a limited number of artists to ensure we can dedicate the necessary time to help them grow in their careers. We still have open spaces, so if you find our program interesting and would like to participate, please send us an email at art@coma.site to start the conversation.