Seminar: Strategies for Selling Artworks

Tuesday, August 19th

6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Online via Zoom
This session will be recorded!

Seminar Overview:

Designed for emerging and independent artists, this 2-hour intensive will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to sell your artwork both in-person and online.

You’ll learn how to approach galleries professionally, build a compelling online presence, and use social media to attract collectors from around  the world. Plus, we’ll dive into website must-haves, recurring sales strategies, and the best platforms to showcase and sell your work in Canada and internationally.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to approach and work with art galleries
• Strategies for selling your art independently
• Social media tactics that actually drive sales
• What to include on your website to convert visitors into buyers
• How to encourage repeat collectors and build loyalty
• A list of top online platforms for selling art in Canada and globally
• Tips for packaging, shipping, and pricing your work
• How to build a personal brand that resonates with collectors

About the Instructor - Olivier Salvas

Olivier Salvas is an artist, educator, media personality and curator specializing in arts

education and social justice. Originally from Montreal, QC, Olivier moved to Vancouver, British Columbia shortly after completing his bachelor's degree in teaching French as a second language from the University of Montreal & McGill University.

While undertaking his graduate studies in media studies and curriculum at the University of British Columbia, Olivier merged his two passions as an artist and an educator, and began creating research-based artistic work pedagogic. Olivier uses abstract painting, photography and various media to highlight social causes and foster conversations about identity and art education. 

Olivier was chosen an ambassador for the the Canadian Culture Days 2019,

representing British-Columbia. In 2019, Olivier had his first solo exhibition called “Rebel with a Cause” that was showcased over a three month period in Vancouver at Le Centre Culturel.

In 2021, Olivier released his new collection "Flamboyant", a series of brightly colored

abstract paintings, acting as statement pieces for self-acceptance and positivity. One of the paintings from "Flamboyant", "Sometimes I paint just for fun" won first prize at the Federation of Canadian Artists' "Pride in Arts" exhibition in June 2021.