Crate Party! Grow & Develop Your Art Practice

Dark Yellow Dot is a platform for supporting the development of early career artists and art lovers

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Join us at the Crate Party weekend! An invaluable opportunity to take your art practice and creative career to the next level.

CRATE Walthamstow

Crate Party Workshops - E17 Art Trail

Join Dark Yellow Dot for an immersive two-day experience at CRATE Walthamstow celebrating artists, creativity and artistic growth. We’ll be celebrating 7 years of supporting emerging artists with this event showcasing an array of enriching activities for creatives who want to do more with their art. We're kicking off the renowned E17 Art Trail, with this fun event of art and connection! <h3>What to expect at the end of Crate Party June 29 &amp; 30:</h3> <h3>Saturday June 29th 12pm - 5pm</h3><h3>Sunday June 30th 12pm - 5pm</h3> At the end of the month, we'll be hosting a series of developmental workshops for artists of any level who want to gain insight into adding value to their work or practice. &gt;&gt; Booking required for workshops &amp; info sessions &lt;&lt; You can book a single workshop, Day Pass, Weekend Pass or just come along for free to be around other artists. All paid tickets include a Free drink on the house! Group Exhibition and Residency: Showcasing an exceptional range of local artists work, ranging from paintings to digitally immersive pieces. We’ll also be hosting our 4th artist residency at 1B Window Gallery on the Art Trail with local artist Yimiao Shih. Makers WorkshopsLearn from skilled artists and experiment with hands-on making sessions covering various techniques such as capturing likeness in portraits, breaking subjects down into shapes and blocks, infusing emotion into your work to attract buyers, and more. <a href="https://the-crate-party-understanding-shapes-shadows.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-understanding-shapes-shadows.eventbrite.co.uk">Understanding Shapes &amp; Shadows To Elevate Your Art and Designs</a><a href="https://crate-party-the-psychology-of-art-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://crate-party-the-psychology-of-art-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk">The Psychology of Art: Infusing Emotion and Meaning Into Your Work</a><a href="https://the-crate-party-portrait-perfect-capturing-likeness.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-portrait-perfect-capturing-likeness.eventbrite.co.uk">Portrait Perfection: Capturing Character and Likeness</a><a href="https://the-crate-party-smartphone-photography-techniques-for-artists.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-smartphone-photography-techniques-for-artists.eventbrite.co.uk">Smartphone Photography Techniques for Artists</a> What Art School Didn’t Teach YouA series of incredibly informative sessions on topics that school somehow forgot to teach us! Learn from established artists and creative professionals including our Founder of Dark Yellow Dot, Lauren Little, to learn how to build an artist brand, write impactful artists statements, business basics and more. <a href="https://the-craft-party-crafting-effective-artist-statements.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-craft-party-crafting-effective-artist-statements.eventbrite.co.uk">Crafting Effective Artist Statement and Bios That Make An Impact</a><a href="https://the-crate-party-get-started-with-art-licensing.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-get-started-with-art-licensing.eventbrite.co.uk">Get Started with Art Licensing and Merchandising</a><a href="https://the-crate-party-building-your-brand-as-artists.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-building-your-brand-as-artists.eventbrite.co.uk">Building Your Brand &amp; Influence as an Artist</a><a href="https://the-crate-party-from-art-to-income-business-basics.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-from-art-to-income-business-basics.eventbrite.co.uk">From Art to Income: Business Basics for Creatives</a> <a href="https://the-crate-party-feedback-portfolio-reviews-for-artists.eventbrite.co.uk" title="https://the-crate-party-feedback-portfolio-reviews-for-artists.eventbrite.co.uk">Feedback Sessions / Portfolio Reviews</a>: Receive personalised feedback from seasoned professionals and peer-to-peer commentary to find areas for improvement and refine your portfolio to elevate and develop your practice.

<h3>Who is Dark Yellow Dot?</h3><a href="https://darkyellowdot.com/" title="https://darkyellowdot.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dark Yellow Dot</a>, is an artist-run platform for sharing, connecting, learning and growing as an artist. By curating and organising exhibitions, workshops and other events, we’re supporting and making space for new artists and creative beginners. We’re proud to have featured many artists in their first ever exhibitions and online publications. <a href="http://www.darkyellowdot.com/about" title="http://www.darkyellowdot.com/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Read more about us here</a>.We currently manage two public-facing gallery spaces in East London which allow artists to share their work with a wide audience. The Genesis Cinema Gallery in Mile End and the 1B Window Gallery in Walthamstow. <a href="https://www.darkyellowdot.com/exhibitions/" title="https://www.darkyellowdot.com/exhibitions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Read more about them here.</a>On this occasion we are excited to celebrate our 7th anniversary with the CRATE at 17&Central Walthamstow during the renowned E17 Art Trail. <h3>What is the E17 Art Trail?</h3>It's a festival created by the residents of Walthamstow and produced by Artillery. <a href="https://www.e17arttrail.co.uk/about" title="https://www.e17arttrail.co.uk/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The E17 Art Trail festival</a> makes visible and celebrates the creativity of artists and creative citizens living and working in and around Walthamstow, East London. It is produced and gently curated by Artillery. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community collaboration. Mark your calendars for June and help us celebrate 7 years of supporting artists and their work by joining us at The Crate Party as part of the E17 Art Trail!

Saturday 29th

Learn to articulate your creative vision and identity through crafting impactful artist statements and bios for your website, CV, grant applications and more. 

Crafting Effective Artist Statement and Bios That Make An Impact

Learn to deconstruct subjects into simplified shapes, blocks, and shadows, to capture their essence and achieve a more spontaneous and immediate result. Whether you're painting, drawing, or sculpting, discover how this approach brings your work to life.

Understanding Shapes & Shadows To Elevate Your Art and Designs

After leaving school, the valuable feedback loop often diminishes. Our portfolio reviews offer a chance to reignite it. Connect with artists and educators for invaluable insights, elevating your art and practice.

Feedback Sessions & Portfolio Review for Artists 

Discover a stream of income that automatically broadens your audience. Transform your designs into products and merchandise and learn how to sell your designs in stores.

Get Started with Art Licensing and Merchandising

How to hone your portrait skills, focusing on accurately capturing the essence of a subject's character and likeness through facial expressions, proportions, and shading.

Portrait Perfection: Capturing Character and Likeness

Sunday 30th

Having a strong brand as an artist transcends merely having a recognisable name or style. Get help creating a consistent, cohesive identity that resonates, setting you apart in a crowded market.

Building Your Brand & Influence as an Artist

Discover how smartphone photography can enhance your art practice. Master your camera phone settings and explore composition, lighting and perspective. This session offers invaluable guidance for artists looking to enhance their visual storytelling and capture compelling images that can inspire and integrate into your work. 

Smartphone Photography Techniques for Artists

Did you know people are more likely to buy art because they feel emotionally connected to it? Explore how colour and psychological principles can inform art creation, helping artists connect more deeply with their audience through emotion and symbolism.

The Psychology of Art: Infusing Emotion and Meaning Into Your Work

Learn essential skills needed to start navigating the business side of your artistic career. From financial management to organisational strategies, you’ll empower yourself to run an art business that transforms your creative passion into a sustainable livelihood.

From Art to Income: Business Basics for Creatives

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