COACHING FOR ARTISTS
Art schools lay the conceptual foundation.
Coaching helps you build the structure to live and work as an artist.
What I Offer:
50-minute online sessions when we can talk about anything you want. Not sure what that is, you just know you need some help? That’s ok too! Typically, artists use this time to discuss ideas (or lack of), write Artists Statements, Funding or Exhibition Applications, develop networking strategies, gain feedback and an outside perspective, or to untangle a messy brain. This is your time. The choice is yours.
Who is it for?
Early/Mid Career Artists who need some help taking those next steps or who just feel a bit stuck.
Just graduated from Art School?
Now what? A BA in Fine Art (or similar qualification) gives you time, space, and theory but, when it comes to real-world challenges of building confidence, building a sustainable practice, finding your audience, applying for opportunities and funding, most artists are left to figure it out alone. I can help you.
Mid-career Artist?
Experiencing a bit of a slump in your practice and you’re not sure how to move on? I can help you unpick a messy brain or see what’s been staring you in the face this whole time. An outside perspective can bring clarity, focus, and awareness, helping you remove the barriers that are holding you back so that you can move forward.
Maybe you never went to Art School?
Maybe you did an Art Foundation and then drifted off into another career, and now you want back in? Or maybe you missed out on art school all together? I can help you plug the gaps in your knowledge and experience to build a sustainable practice.
We all get stuck from time to time.
Let me help you
Where:
Online via Google Meets (no Google account required).
Each session lasts 50 minutes.
How Often?
We meet as often as you want. I offer individual sessions, blocks of 4, or blocks of 6, so we can meet just once, a couple of times only, or we can meet regularly over a period of time. This could be once every week, every 2 weeks, monthly, or even quarterly. It’s your choice. (Most people choose once/month).
Not sure when you’re available? No problem! We can work out dates as we go along.
“I’ve worked with Ali for just over a year and highly recommend.”
- Fiona Allen
“Ali’s enthusiasm is infectious and she is really generous with her knowledge. Thanks for the great sessions!”
- Recent Graduate
INDIVIDUALS
Want to talk candidly and privately? No problem!
Anything we talk about is your business and no-one else’s.
SINGLE SESSION
1 x 1:1 Session
£85 / session
BLOCK OF 4 - SAVE £60!
4 x 1:1 Sessions
£70 / session
BLOCK OF 6 - SAVE £120!
6 x 1:1 Sessions
£65 / session
For returning clients, I offer a £10 discount on single 1:1 Sessions. So, if you just need that extra sessions or you want to check-in and follow up later, we can do that. Anytime.
“Ali has a consistently reliable ability to help artists find a pathway through creative challenges… It doesn’t matter which background you’re coming from, Ali is somebody that can facilitate you moving forward.”
- Ben Rostance
“I did 4 coaching sessions with Ali earlier this year and I honestly cannot recommend enough!”
- Kerry Langsdale (The Art of Time Project)
GROUPS
Not everyone has the budget for 1:1 sessions. Share the load with group sessions!
Great for sharing with friends / studio groups / collaborators.
GROUP SESSION
Min. 3 - Max. 8 people
£30 per person / session
BLOCK OF 4
Min. 3 - Max. 8 people
£25 per person / session
BLOCK OF 6
Min. 3 - Max. 8 people
£20 per person / session
For returning clients, I offer a 10% discount per person on 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.
NOT SURE IF I’M THE RIGHT COACH/MENTOR/ADVISER FOR YOU?
I offer a FREE 20-minute session so you can find out!
APPLYING FOR FUNDING TO COVER THE COSTS?
Great idea!
Working with a coach/adviser/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 session 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.
SUGGESTED SOURCES OF FUNDING:
A-N Artist Bursaries
https://www.a-n.co.uk/bursaries/artists-bursaries-2025-26/
(for A-N Members ONLY - Membership costs £38/year, including insurance and many other benefits!)
*** A-N offer great discounts for graduating artists ***
Each year, A-N offer bursaries of £500 to £1,500
(Note: Applications for 2025-26 closed 3rd Nov 2025)
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Arts Council England
Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp
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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!)
*Funding for coaching/mentoring from A-N, Business Start-Up Funders, and other sources can be a great way to bolster your match funding!
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!