Why do Artists need coaching?
Art schools lay the conceptual foundation. Coaching helps you build the structure to live and work as an artist.
So, you’ve graduated from Art School… now what? Or, maybe you never went to Art School? Or, maybe you did an Art Foundation and then drifted off into another career and, now, you want back in? A BA in Fine Art (or similar qualification/experience) gives you time, space, and theory but, when it comes to real-world challenges of confidence, building a sustainable practice/lifestyle, finding your audience, applying for opportunities, funding, most artists are left to figure it out alone.
Let me help you.
SINGLE SESSIONS
Want to talk candidly and privately? No problem! Anything we talk about is your business and no-one else’s. Maybe you want to discuss your practice, a funding application, or a plan for world domination. Bring it!
SINGLE SESSION
1 x 1:1 Session
£85 / session
BLOCK OF 4 - SAVE £60!
4 x 1:1 Sessions
£70 / session
= £280
BLOCK OF 6 - SAVE £120!
6 x 1:1 Sessions
£65 / Session
= £390
For returning clients, I offer a 10% discount on single 1:1 Sessions and single Group Sessions.
So, if you just need that extra sessions or you want to check-in and follow up later, we can do that. Anytime.
GROUP SESSIONS
Not everyone has the budget for 1:1 sessions. Why not share the load with group sessions?
Group sessions are a little different to 1:1 support. They’re more like a group workshop - only you get to choose the group!
Great for friends / studio groups / collaborators.
GROUP SESSION - £40 per person
1 x Group Session - for up to 4 people
£40 per person / session
= £160
BLOCK OF 4 - SAVE £160!
4 x Group Sessions - for up to 4 people
£30 per person / session
= £480
BLOCK OF 6 - SAVE £360!
6 Sessions for a group of up to 4 people
£25 per person / sessions
= £600
For returning clients, I offer a 10% discount on single 1:1 Sessions and single Group Sessions.
So, if you just need that extra sessions or you want to check-in and follow up later, we can do
that. Anytime.
Sessions take place online via Google Meets.
Each session lasts 50 minutes.
Book your sessions one at a time or book in blocks to make some great savings!
We can meet as often as you want. Once/week, once every 2 weeks, monthly, or even quarterly. It’s your choice.
Not sure if I’m the right coach/mentor/adviser for you?
I offer a FREE 20-minute session so you can find out!
Send me an email at mail@alisonballard.com to arrange an appointment.
APPLYING FOR FUNDING TO COVER THE COSTS?
First of all, great idea!
Working with a coaching/mentor on your project often makes it stronger - and funders recognise this.
Funders want to help you grow - a coach/mentor is a great way to do that!
As a rule of thumb, it’s good to meet with a mentor 1-2 times before a project starts, 1-2 times during, and 1-2 times after. So, a Block of 4 or 6 is great for you.
If you want to talk about how many sessions you might need, and how to work these into your budget, get in touch for a FREE 20-minute chat.
mail@alisonballard.com
SUGGESTED SOURCES OF FUNDING:
A-N Artist Bursaries
(for A-N Members ONLY - Membership costs £38/year, including insurance and many other benefits!)
*** A-N are currently offering some great discounts for graduating artists ***
A-N regularly offer bursaries of £500 to £1,500 on a monthly cycle.
(Applications are currently closed. I’ll update you when they’re open again in 2025)
Arts Council England
Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp
Business Start-Up Funding
Early career / starting a new venture?
Check regional funding opportunities for business start-up grants, in your area.*
There is often funding available for businesses / sole traders in their first year (Recent Graduates - that’s you!)
You’ll often need to be registered with HMRC to qualify but that’s easier than you think!
Get in touch. I can help you navigate this!
*Funding for coaching/mentoring, from A-N, Business Start-Up Funders, and other sources can be a great way to bolster your match funding for an ACE bid!