Rose O’Donnell, Director of The Art League Gallery in Alexandria, VA will share her experience in working with over 1,000 local artists who are members of The Art League. This session will talk about the steps necessary to develop professionally as an artist. Topics covered will include; how to write a resume, what an artist statement should include, how to prepare your work for presentation, record keeping and opportunities for artists to enter local juried shows. She will discuss what jurors typically look for when judging an exhibit including her own experiences as a juror for local exhibits.