With years of experience as a professional artist and curator, these short videos are here to help elevate your creative practice—whether you’re just starting out or trying to level up. My goal is to share the knowledge I’ve accumulated over the years (because, let’s face it, I’ve got all this wisdom just sitting here, begging for an outlet). Hope it’s helpful—no strings attached!


Introduction

How To Frame Art For A Gallery Or Museum Exhibit

What To Have On The Back Of Your Work

How To Be Inspired

Question I Ask Myself To Keep Going

Finding Inspiration When Life Is Draining

Getting Off The Conveyor Belt

What does an emerging visual artist need to do to get noticed? Ruth Chase has some ideas. A graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute, Ruth has over 30 years of experience as a professional studio artist. As Monthaven’s regional arts director, Ruth has introduced a new series called Meet Me at the MACC. The series helps new and established artists grow their careers. In this episode of MACC Talk, Ruth joins host John Pitcher to talk about the things artists need to do to advance their careers.