1:1 Mentoring for Artists
Mentoring for Artists Who Are Building Something Real
These 1:1 sessions are grounded in real-world creative practice. Each one is shaped around your work, your goals, and your way of working, with space to reflect, troubleshoot, and plan clear next steps. From admin systems to visibility strategies, funding to sustainable structures, 1:1 mentoring is about building momentum and making informed decisions that honour your process and goals.
Whether you're refining your admin systems, growing your visibility, or navigating a major shift, these sessions offer practical, tailored support to help you move forward with clarity. Each session is rooted in where you’re at, providing honest feedback, clear strategies, and sustainable structures that fit your work. Designed for artists who are committed to the graft, these offerings create space to reflect, plan, and take action at your own pace, with guidance that meets you there.
THIS IS FOR YOU, IF…
You’re an early-career artist who needs structure and direction
You’re making work but unsure how to build a sustainable practice. You want tools, strategy, and clarity without the overwhelm.You’re a mid-career artist looking to grow
You’ve got momentum but need support to scale, whether that’s funding, visibility, partnerships, or refining your systems.You’re at a junction, restart, or burnout point
You’ve hit pause, feel stuck, or want to shift direction. You’re ready for perspective, practical support, and a plan that meets you where you are.You’re a freelancer balancing art, admin, and income
You’re stretched thin and need smarter workflows. You want to protect your practice, stay visible, and manage the behind-the-scenes without burning out.You’re developing a project but it has hit a wall
You’ve been plugging away at your project/exhibition/body of work/practice and you’ve run out of momentum, funding or inspiration and need a new strategy.
Get tailored, actionable support to move your practice forward, wherever you’re at.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads in your creative practice? Whether you're early-stage and unsure of how to promote your work, or you're building something bigger and need strategic support — these sessions are designed to meet you exactly where you are.
What’s Included:
A 60-minute one-to-one session via video call
Tailored feedback on materials you send in advance (e.g. proposals, artist statement, website, funding application)
Clear, practical next steps to support your artistic and professional goals
Optional follow-up notes with resources and action
Once you book your session, I’ll be in touch by email to arrange a time and date that works for you. I’ll also let you know what materials to send in advance so we can make the most of our time together.
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For early-stage artists
We’ll look at how to build strong, sustainable foundations — from developing documentation workflows and planning tools to promoting your work and navigating opportunities.
Key areas we can cover:
Finding your focus and building momentum
Workflow and planning strategies that fit your practice
Art/life/admin balance
Marketing and documentation
Funding pathways and open calls
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For more established artists
If you’re ready to scale up, we’ll work more strategically. I’ll help you shape a sustainable practice through deeper audience development, partnerships, funding strategies and refined communication.
Key areas we can cover:
Scaling up your practice and ambitions
Financial tracking and funding tools
Partnership and collaboration strategies
Long-term audience and marketing planning
Crafting a realistic and aligned roadmap forward
WHAT YOU’ll GET
A focused, one-hour session tailored to where you’re at and where you want to go. You’ll share materials in advance so I can get a clear picture of your work, challenges, and ambitions. I’ll spend time with your material and come to the session ready with personalised feedback and a strategy that’s grounded, actionable, and specific to your creative practice.
Topics we can explore include:
Admin balance & workflow - sustainable systems and tools that protect your creative time
Documentation & visibility - portfolio development and authentic ways to share your work
Financial planning for creatives - pricing strategies, managing irregular income, and building stability
Marketing with integrity - connecting with your audience in ways that align with your values
Funding opportunities - grants, residencies, and application strategies
Audience development - building genuine relationships with collectors and community
Planning & goal-setting - realistic timelines and achievable milestones
Scaling up your practice - sustainable growth while staying true to your artistic vision
One Session or Ongoing Support?
A single consultation will give you immediate clarity and actionable next steps.
However, if you’re ready to make deeper shifts in your practice, a bundle of 3–5 sessions gives us the space to develop a tailored, ongoing strategy that reflects how you work.
We’ll address the interwoven parts of your practice and build a plan that supports all of it, so your next steps feel clear, connected and sustainable.
Not quite ready to book?
If you’re curious about how mentoring might support your work but want to chat first, I’d love to hear from you. Use the form below to tell me a little about your practice and where you’re at , no pressure, just a conversation to see if it’s the right fit.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
I’m an artist, producer, and creative entrepreneur with a deep understanding of what it takes to turn ideas into funded, visible, and impactful projects. Over the years, I’ve worked across disciplines — from large-scale outdoor exhibitions and festivals to collaborative residencies, public art, and artist-led initiatives.
As Co-Director of Lay of the Land, I’ve led ambitious, site-responsive projects in wild locations across Ireland, supported by major Arts Council funding and local authority grants. I’ve exhibited internationally and built a practice supported by multiple funding awards — including Project, Bursary, and Professional Development grants.
Before all this, I founded my own creative event production company and co-founded Basic Space, an artist-led initiative in Dublin that supported high-quality, independent exhibitions and residencies.
This wide-ranging experience means I understand the real demands of sustaining a creative life — and I know how to help artists move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.