Artists, looking for a fun way to mess with viewers? Position your art between categories. This was one of my favorite bits from our philosophy of art lecture last week.

How does an artist actually get a curator to look at their work? Hear independent curator @arthemort.bsky.social (prev: director at Sotheby's) and Adam Berninger, director of Heft Gallery, break down how a recommendation from an artist already connected to a gallery can help get a portfolio seen.

So grateful for all the great voices coming in to talk to our students in Artist Commons this year.

I'm kicking into my content creator phase and have been making lots of vertical videos to share on @artistcommons.bsky.social in the coming days to give everyone a taste of what our students are learning behind the scenes in their cohorts as part of our year-long artist development program.

Art historian Dr. Cristin McKnight Sethi gave a great lecture last week for Artist Commons' students on the history of quilting and various stitching techniques from across North America and Asia. #ArtHistory #TextileArt #VisibleMending

Celebrating wrapping @artistcommons.bsky.social's first quarter by going on the @shillr.bsky.social space to talk with my old friend Joana about our amazing artists and all the things our students have been learning from various lectures and guest speakers this year. 3pm ET x.com/i/spaces/1NG...

1/ This week we held our kick-off events for @artistcommons.bsky.social and welcomed forty students into our year-long program.

We're off to the races!

1/ We're excited to announce Artist Commons' first two Visiting Artists in Residence! One of our favorite things about designing this artist development program was finding a way to put students in close contact with established contemporary artists actively shaping the field.

What an amazing night seeing the last batch of Artist Commons applications piling in. This is going to be such a good group of artists learning and growing together. We have such a good year ahead 🧡

1/ I've had so much fun this week doing admissions interviews for @artistcommons.bsky.social applicants. It's been inspiring to get to know the work of artists based all over the world. Last week I Zoomed with artists in New York, Lagos, Mexico City, Sydney, Tbilisi, Tehran, Portland, and Santiago.

If you could give your art one big gift this year, would it be accountability, mentorship, insight, or community. Artist Commons gives you all four. Applications close tomorrow. This is the last chance to get a $550 discount on tuition. Take a few minutes and apply👇

What do you want to build this year?

Today was tremendously exciting. I got to send out a few dozen acceptance letters for @Artist_Commons. If you submitted your application early or already had your admissions interview, now is a good time to check your inbox (and spam folder just to be safe).

Feeling stuck in your art career? Wish you had a mentor to talk it through with? I'm excited to sit down today with @rdtothemoon.bsky.social Moon to discuss @artistcommons.bsky.social and what it means to build a long-term career in the arts. Tune in 12pm ET: x.com/i/broadcasts...

Artists! What are your 2026 resolutions?

1/ I'm so excited Rebecca Millsop, PhD (@noumenal.bsky.social) has joined Artist Commons as Lecturer in the Philosophy of Art 🎉

This first batch of cohorts is the only time we will ever offer the $1,850 tuition rate. If you've been toying with the idea of applying to the program, lock in this lowest price ever while it's still here. The next application deadline is in less than two weeks! (Jan 10)

I can't wait for you all to see the incredible program we've been building! Did I mention there's over 150+ hours of material throughout the year?! This is a hands-on experience full of actionable advice for artists. We're about to go deep y'all.

I had a fun conversation with Justin Aversano. He asked some great questions. We really dug into my background in photography and how I was making art throughout the 2010s. If you're curious what makes me a good mentor for artists, listening to this will unpack some of that. x.com/i/spaces/1Yp...

You want to grow as an artist, but can't afford to get an MFA. Where else can you turn? Artist Commons is a year-long, online development program jam-packed with lectures, workshops, and feedback on your work specifically designed to help you grow your art practice. Learn more👇

The early admission deadline for @artist_commons passed this weekend. There are two more opportunities to apply this month for the year-long artist development program. Sign up for the newsletter so you don't miss another deadline: www.artistcommons.ar...

I love watching new and unexpected TV shows. I’m fascinated by the form, and how structure and expectations can be played with. My top five favorite new shows of 2025: 1. Common Side Effects 2. Alien Earth 3. The Studio 4. Paradise 5. Long Story Short

First big deadline for Artist Commons applications is today. Who’s ready?

Feel like you understand your craft as an artist, but not how to do the business side of art? @artistcommons.bsky.social is an online development program to help you understand the art world and learn how to get your work seen. Deadline for early admission is tomorrow: December 20 @ 11:59pm ET

Have you ever wanted a mentor, someone to help you grow as an artist? That could help you see your work more clearly, give you actionable advice, and help you understand the business side of making a career in art? Tune in to hear how @Artist_Commons can give you exactly that. x.com/i/broadcasts...

1/ The Artist Commons early admission deadline is in less than a week! Do you want priority admission and early access to cohorts? Now's the time to hit submit.

The first big application deadline for Artist Commons is coming up in less than a week (Sat, Dec 20th). If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s a good time to hit submit. We want to see your beautiful and weird art 🦚

Less than one week till the early application deadline 😱 If you want priority review and first access to cohorts, now’s your moment. Apply now: www.artistcommons.art/apply?utm_me...

1/ I am delighted to announce two of our largest scholarship donations to @artistcommons.bsky.social so far. The first, from collector Benny Redbeard, will enable several artists who otherwise couldn't participate in the program to enroll and grow their art practice over the next year.

If you're looking for a way to level up your art practice and give your art the year it deserves, come tune into our livestreamed info session about @artist_commons to hear how a year with solid mentorship might be just what you're looking for. x.com/i/broadcasts/1...

1/ Artists, how would you answer this question? When I worked as a fine art photographer making staged narrative photographs, I had so many crew members working for me that every minute on set mattered. Time was money. So every detail had to be planned out weeks in advance.

1/ One of the things I love most about our digital art movement is how global it is. So it's no surprise that over fifteen different countries are represented by the first batch of @artistcommons.bsky.social applications. 1/2

Big week for @artistcommons.bsky.social The first two dozen applications are already in, and we've only been open for 48 hours! It's clear how many artists are tired of figuring out how to do this work alone. If that sounds like you, I hope you'll take a look at the program and apply.

1/ I already have a favorite piece of @Artist_Commons lore. Monday night, an artist correctly guessed the application URL (/apply) and started filling it out 90 minutes before I even added the link to the homepage. That is the level of hunger I keep seeing. 1/3

1/ Applications for Artist Commons are officially open. If you've been craving a more focused year for your art, one where you're not working alone, guessing about next steps, or relying on likes for feedback, this is your chance to raise your hand and apply to be a part of our 2026 cohorts. 1/6

Quietly updated the @artistcommons.bsky.social site tonight. Can you spot it? More news tomorrow.

Big news! Applications for Artist Commons open Mon, Dec 1. If you've been stuck between making work and what should come next, get a year of mentorship, feedback, and weekly talks that will push your practice forward. Details👇 1/2

I've been busy building all month. Big news on @artistcommons.bsky.social dropping this week. If you want to be the first to hear, make sure you're on the list: vist.ly/4g4qe

1/ Achievement unlocked. I recorded my first podcast episode with Waiting to Be Signed last week. The conversation was absolute fire. We got into what you need to grow as an artist and how to market your work. I think you'll dig this one!

1/ Sat down for a great podcast episode with Will at WAITING TO BE SIGNED about how artists can build their practice and what to look for in feedback on your work. If you’re an artist trying to take your work more seriously, this one’s for you. Listen below 👇

Applications for @artistcommons.bsky.social open this week and only remain open until the first set of cohorts fill. Get the full details (and first dibs) via the newsletter: vist.ly/4fppn

1/ Had a great time on Will EP's space, How to Go Crazy (As An Artist), sharing how @artistcommons.bsky.social can serve artists and give their practice the momentum they need going into next year. Thanks to Will and @deltasauce.bsky.social for having me. It's an amazing community they've built.

1/ What do you need as an artist? That's the question I kept asking the artists I curate. I wanted to find a way to serve the digital art community in a new and meaningful way.

How can you give your art the year it deserves? Come hear Jonooo and I talk at 1pm ET about @artistcommons.bsky.social, a new artist development program designed to help you level up your art practice through mentorship and hands-on support. x.com/i/broadcasts...

Curious what @artist_commons can do for artists? Tomorrow at 1pm ET I’ll be live with a great curator, Jonooo, to walk through what it is, why I built a year-long program instead of a quick course, and how it can serve the artists in your community. Watch live here: x.com/i/broadcasts...

How would you answer this question?

A year and a half ago, I started asking artists, "What do you need?" @artistcommons.bsky.social is what came out of it. - Small Cohorts - Dedicated Mentors - Feedback Sessions - One-on-One Crits - Weekly Lectures - Craft Workshops - Visiting Artists - Portfolio Reviews - Reading Discussions

I’m excited to introduce Artist Commons, a year-long, online development program for early- and mid-career artists. Applications open next week, and the program starts in mid-January. [1/8]

Two words to whet your appetite for what's coming. Here's the full logo: