Craig D'Arville

Mentoring for Artists

About

Welcome. Let's refine your art practice together.

Artists find their way to me through word-of-mouth to gain insight that accelerates positive outcomes — whether that’s resolving knowledge gaps in the business side of a career in the arts, or receiving informed advice about project work, or help with planning 'next steps' on their creative journey.

Would you like to improve your capabilities in regards to…

Professional Presentation & Networking:

Effectively present your work to collectors, curators, and institutions while seeking exhibition or representation opportunities.

Grants, Competitions & Pricing:

Prepare strong submissions for grants/competitions, understand editioning best practices, and determine the value of your artwork.

Marketing & Audience Growth:

Develop strategies for audience engagement, marketing, and social media presence.

Portfolio & Project Development:

Strengthen your portfolio, conceptualize book projects, and refine your artistic vision.

Long-Term Sustainability:

Build strategies to sustain your creative practice financially and professionally.

Perhaps you’re considering booking a consultation and you’re curious about what we can accomplish together. Scroll down to read testimonials from some of the artists I’ve worked with over the past few years to gain a sense of how our sessions have benefited each of them. Then, when you’re ready, send me an email: craigdarville@gmail.com.

After the initial consultation, where we go together is up to you.

Gallery

Testimonials

Read what artists have to say about our sessions together.

A grainy colour photograph depicts two young women, their backs to the viewer as they take in a lush, green garden. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder and each has distinctive but different African braids in their hair. They are wearing wide-necked, simple fabric tops that vaguely suggest a time in the past.

A night photograph, in colour, depicting the shoreline of a smooth, rocky island in Georgian Bay. On the island are some evergreen trees with a grid of green laser lines projected on them.

A black-and-white portrait of a non-binary person emerging naked from the waist-up from large tropical leaves. The figure has short bleached hair, tattoos, and bandages over their chest.

A colour photograph depicting a brightly lit room. A barefoot young woman sits on a stool, one hand on her hip as she faces the viewer. Beside her a full-length mirror leans against a curtained wall, the photographer visibly reflected in it.

A black-and-white photograph of a dark theatre interior. Projected onto the black wall is a tall, narrow image of a close-up of a man. Reflected in the shiny floor of the dark room, we can see only the tight close-up of the man, his round glasses and moustache visible.

A photograph with over-saturated colour depicting and shadowy interior. In the foreground a stem of tiger lilies is lit on fire, with flames burning from the top.

A black-and-white photograph of a nude male figure facing the viewer, in a wide-legged stance, with his right hand over his face and his left hand holding a hat over his crotch.

A colour photograph depicting an older male figure with his back to the viewer, looking out over a twilight shoreline in British Columbia. The figure is wearing a woven, conical hat and has a cloak made from an otter pelt draped over his shoulders, with another man's forearms and hands visible, resting on the older man's shoulders.

A colour photograph showing an overhead view of wet green moss on grey rock; the surface is teaming with small bugs.

A colour photograph depicting a portrait of a smiling, bald, middle-aged black man wearing a grey military-style shirt with buttoned chest pockets and epaulettes. Potted plants can be glimpsed behind him against a grey wall.

Contact

Services

Mentoring

Online Mentoring Sessions

Engage in one-on-one virtual sessions to gain valuable insights and receive advice about your art practice.

Strengthen Your Portfolio

Polish your professional presentation with informed feedback and an in-depth portfolio review.

Career Planning

Gain strategic advice and support in developing a clear roadmap for advancing your career as an artist.

Book your consultation:

CAD $250 + h.s.t. Initial Consultation - up to 1-hour long (includes one follow-up email opportunity)
CAD $175 + h.s.t. Returning Client Consultation - each up to 1-hour long

Discounted rates for multi-session bundles are available.

To get the ball rolling, send me an email outlining any questions you may have:

Email Craig

What happens once you've booked a consultation?

An invoice with payment instructions, and a Zoom link, will be emailed to you once your consultation is confirmed.

Payment is due at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

No refunds will be issued for missed sessions; however, reasonable accommodations will be made to reschedule should you find yourself unable to make your appointment on short-notice.