How to Apply for an Art Show

Video sessions “Call for entry”

Learn how to prepare for your first or next art show with Brandt Eisner, an experienced artist and curator! Through fun and informative sessions and Q&As, Brandt will walk you through everything you need to know about responding to a call for entry and creating a standout submission.

We'll dive into each step of the process, from Expressions of Interest to the Call Out, creating your pottery, and submitting your work. No question is too small in these conversations. Brandt will also share tips on writing CVs, crafting artist statements, and taking great photographs of your work. Join us and gain the confidence to showcase your pottery like a pro!

View the videos here:

Session 1 - Call for Entry: A conversation with Brandt Eisner

Session 2 - Call for Entry: A conversation with Brandt Eisner on Photography

About the Speaker

For the past 31 years, Eisner has been active in the Nova Scotia art community. He has owned two art galleries, most notably Swoon Fine Art in HRM. He also worked for two other galleries as gallery assistant and curator. He has been involved with various art organizations, serving on Boards of The South Shore Festival of the Arts, Truro Art Society and Craft Nova Scotia. He has been a mentor as part of the artist mentorship program offered by Visual Arts Nova Scotia, aside from being a juror for numerous other art shows. Most recently he has served as the curator of The Ice House Gallery in Tatamagouche, and is a co-creator of Eisner/Feit (productions/events). 

Eisner is a multimedia and performance artist who has had work shown throughout Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick. His work has been included in private art collections and has been purchased by the Nova Scotia Art Bank. 

Eisner received his BFA Interdisciplinary from NSCAD in 2005.