The art world has a place for you.
Get more shows, connect with artists, curators, and dealers, and build a life that allows you to spend more time in the studio.
Introducing
Netvvrk is a supportive community of 900+ artists working to realize their goals and invest in a model outside of the baroque rules of the art world.
We teach artists how to gain visibility and payment for the valuable work they do through group coaching, studio critiques, and resource sharing. You can join at any point in your career. We tailor our programs to support emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
AS FEATURED IN
DO YOU…
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Feel stagnant in your career?
You show your work, but the opportunities don’t seem to be materializing into bigger exhibitions or better sales.
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Struggle to identify what problems to focus on first?
You know you need to post more on Instagram and apply for more residencies, but you don’t know where to spend your time to get the shows you need.
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Want to meet more people who can show your work, but don’t know how to approach them?
You’re worried you don’t speak well enough about your art to capitalize on studio visits.
IT’S TIME TO INCREASE YOUR SHOWS AND VISIBILITY
AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE!
YOU CAN
Feel optimistic about the growth of your show opportunities and the development of your work in the studio.
Clearly prioritize tasks during the week so you can focus on your studio work without nagging guilt for not doing other work.
Belong to a supportive network of ambitious artists who share resources and connections without treating them like precious resources.
At Netvvrk, we believe that artists deserve more hands-on professional support for the work they make, and strive to make sure they have the resources that will get them the shows and studio time they deserve.
WHY ARTISTS LOVE NETVVRK
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"Netvvrk is a place where we can hold each other accountable"
Andrew Cornell Robinson
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“It connects me to artists who have been places. It is not homogenous"
Veronica Jackson
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“I got back to connecting with people after motherhood”
Danielle Mysliwiec
Adria Arch
“I think Netvvrk is revolutionary. How can you be an artist and not have it in your life? I joined to expand my network beyond Boston and I was able to do that! I’ve worked with mentors and it’s $100 an hour, and it doesn’t happen in an hour. For your monthly fee you get ongoing support and the network you need.
Paddy is so transparent and honest, that the whole membership is that way. So, every time a member gets an opportunity, they break down the path to get there. It can be so revelatory to see the process. Artists aren’t just anointed. With Netvvrk you know you’re not out of the game. There are opportunities to show your work.”
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU JOIN NETVVRK
COACHING
Monthly expert group coaching sessions. Submit your writing, website, instagram page, and emails for feedback from Paddy Johnson, so you can attract and convert interest from galleries, curators and consultants into shows.
COMMUNITY
A supportive community that will push you outside your comfort zone, and test your art making so you can make more challenging work.
CURRICULUM
A growing library of video and text resources specifically designed to support Netvvrk members develop and grow their art practice.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Speakers such as artist and curator Michelle Grabner, dealer Miles McEnery, and curator Miranda Lash review member work and give exclusive talks to the Netvvrk membership.
CALL RECORDINGS
Recordings of all coaching and studio visits so you can access the most valuable materials easily and listen in virtually if you can’t attend.
COLLECTIVES
The heart of our membership, and the best way to connect with other artists. Members have organized vast resources around their region and interests, from gallery contact spreadsheets by region to scheduled IRL meetups.
❂ ANNUAL MEMBER BONUSES ❂
COACH MATERIALS AUDIT
Personalized coach feedback on your materials
MEMBER DATABASE
Showcase your work to curators and other artists
2 MONTHS FREE
Two months of your Netvvrk membership are free
Hi, I’m Paddy Johnson.
I'm a speaker, columnist, and former art publisher.
Some venues for my work:
I founded Netvvrk to help artists get the shows, residencies, and grants of their dreams.
What Your First Eight Months Look Like
WELCOME
WEEK
I took the Navigator assessment and finally understood where to focus my energy. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything, I had a roadmap.
ONE
MONTH
I got feedback on my artist statement from Paddy at an asset review. I rewrote it and used it to apply for three residencies that month.
THREE
MONTHS
A gallery reached out after seeing my updated website. The accountability group helped me prepare for the studio visit. I sold a large piece that month.
SIX
MONTHS
A consultant reached out about a commission. I posted in the community and got feedback on fee negotiation, contract terms and how to scope out the projects from other members.
EIGHT
MONTHS
One of the residency applications I sent out came back with an acceptance letter. Now I’m working with other members to prepare for the residency and make the most of my time there!
Meg Dougherty
“Just finished my assessment. Just filling out the questions is a real eye-opener. It really forced me to reflect on what I want, be real about what I'm doing, and look directly at what I've been putting off. I can already see where I'm spending too much and too little time, and what I know well, versus what I don't know at all.”
Juliet Fiss
“I joined several collectives inside Netvvrk and met artists I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and that’s been great. Before Netvvrk I’d never applied for a grant. I worked on the application for the award with other members, and got feedback. I’ve applied for my first grant and two artist awards. I sold a large piece of art, with the help of my accountability group.”
Katie Hargrave
“I can directly point to two solo shows, a residency and the most important group show I’ve been a part of that have come as a result of the things I’ve learned on Netvvrk. That’s not to say it wasn’t the work - that’s always the most important thing, but the process doesn’t feel so hard now.”
What people are saying
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Derick Melander
Since I’ve joined Netvvrk I’ve sold $6000 in art work. I’ve had some years where I sold none. So, that’s felt really good.
Netvvrk encouraged me to reconnect with people I already know who are making great work. I’m building on what I’ve already done in my career. -
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Dominic Quagliozzi
The most important thing to me is making work. But I didn’t care about getting shows. When I moved out of LA, I thought I could have done more. I wanted grants and residencies and it’s had to meet people at openings and get administrative support. Netvvrk connected me with those opportunities and helped me get them.
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Michelle Fung
I joined Netvvrk for the community. With Netvvrk there’s so much emotional support. There’s always someone to catch me if I fall.
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Jane Fine
When you have a lot of irons in the fire, you don’t go crazy over individual applications or connections. As you get older there’s an importance of being humble and self-critical and most artists I know are a mix. But you can get to a certain stage in your career where its hard to stay vulnerable. It sounds really simple, but with Netvvrk, I just keep come back to the goal setting so I can stay focused and do the work. That’s paying off.
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Cate Nelson
The diversity inside Netvvrk is great. You facilitate access to people who would be really hard to find on your own. Members post open calls, reading, inspiration, that beefs up what the membership is already providing which is great. If I need feedback last minute on an opportunity, I can get that on Netvvrk. It feels like I have connect with a bunch of colleagues who have read the memo. You get a lot of return for the investment.
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Holly Wong
Netvvrk is about becoming your best self and supporting each other.
I was installing a large project and I needed advice on turn buckles — and so many members had expertise on this! I got a lot of support through artist advisor William Powhida who encouraged me to think about lighting, film, and helped me see the next stage for the work, including professional photography. Everyone supported me in that process, and I understood why I needed to make investments.
Mary Little
Antonietta Grassi
John Sproul
MASTERY IS AT CAPACITY
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ABOUT PADDY JOHNSON
I work with artists like you who need communications and marketing support. I am the founder of VVRKSHOP, and its flagship membership Netvvrk, which helps artists get the shows, grants and residencies of their dreams. Prior to this, I founded the blog Art F City and have written for publications like CNN, The New York Times, and New York Magazine. I’ve made a career out of working with institutions and individuals by helping them produce their best work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ Am I guaranteed crits or coaching when I sign up?
Yes. Biweekly coaching calls provide regular live classroom coaching opportunities and our team reviews assets inside the community portal. We try our best to make sure that anyone with urgent requests gets their questions answered, so be sure to mention your deadlines on the sign up submission forms and posts.
Chris Moss runs regular open crit calls with members.
+ What times do sessions run?
We try to accommodate all time zones, including those overseas, as well as artists who are parents or have 9-5 jobs. Events might run during the day, after 5pm EST or on Saturdays at 1pm EST.
+ Does Paddy offer individual coaching sessions?
If you would like to meet one-on-one with Paddy you can do so with the Mastery Package. For more information, click here.
+ Can I unsubscribe at any time?
Those on a monthly plan can unsubscribe at any time. For our annual members, the commitment is one year to take your art career to the next level. The annual plan gives artists a discount of two free months, member database inclusion, and personalized feedback from the Netvvrk team.
MASTERY IS AT CAPACITY
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN