March 22 – 24, 2024
This event will be presented through ZOOM
About | Since 2008, the Cambridge Art Association (CAA) has hosted an all-media portfolio review for New England-based artists. Currently, this is the only ongoing all-media portfolio review for professional artists in Eastern Massachusetts. Portfolio Reviews are a valuable step in an artist’s professional development, and give the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and receive critical feedback from leading curators, gallerists, and independent arts professionals.
REGISTRATION + FEES
CAA Member registration opens February 13
General registration opens February 20
Registration closes March 15 at 5pm
Fees for CAA Members:
- $75 for a single (1), 30-minute session
- $70/per session for (3) or more, 30-minute sessions
Fees for Non-Members:
- $95 for a single (1), 30-minute session
- $90/per session for 3 or more, 30-minute sessions
*for more than (6) reviews, please contact us directly before registering
Please note:
- Participants cannot book more than one 30-minute session per reviewer, and Portfolio Review is for one-on-one meetings – we do not allow collaborative reviews.
- CAA Members must login to their NEON accounts to access member pricing.
- Meeting schedules will be emailed to participants on Monday, March 11.
- All standard CAA registration policies apply to this program
2024 PORTFOLIO REVIEWERS
| Audrey Lopez | Rose Kennedy Greenway, Director & Curator of Public Art |
| Barbara O’Brien | Independent curator and consultant |
| Caitee Hoglund | 13FOREST Gallery, Gallery Director |
| Caitlin Julia Rubin | Independent Curator; Interim Curator of Exhibitions, Harvard Radcliffe Institute |
| Chenoa Baker | Curator and Wordsmith; SHOW UP, Associate Curator |
| Christina Godfrey | Sunne Savage Gallery, Director |
| Deborah Davidson | Suffolk University Gallery, Director |
| Haley Clouser | Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Art, Assistant Curator |
| Jessica Roscio | Danforth Art Museum, Director + Curator |
| Kelly Filocco | Boston Art, Director of Art Consulting |
| LaiSun Keane | LaiSun Keane Gallery, Owner |
| Lauren Szumita | Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross, Director + Curator |
| Leah Triplett Harrington | Director of Exhibitions & Contemporary Curatorial Initiatives at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Lisa Crossman | Director of Curatorial Affairs, Mead Art Museum, Amherst College |
| Luisa Castellanos Buraye | Powell Fine Art Advisory, Associate Art Advisor |
| Manuela Uribe | Powell Fine Art Advisory, Registrar |
| Max Gruber | ICA/Boston, Curatorial Assistant |
| Michelle Loh | The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts |
| Pilar Forrest | Newport Art Museum, Curatorial Fellow |
| Rachel Seligman | The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator |
| Sam Toabe | UMass Boston, Gallery Director |
| Sonja Czekalski | Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation |
| Suzi Hlavacek | Co-founder Alchemy Station |
| Tessa Bachi Haas | ICA/Boston, Curatorial Assistant |
SPONSORED REVIEWS
In keeping with Cambridge Art Association’s continued commitment to build a more equitable future for all members of our community, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a select number of individually sponsored portfolio reviews. These sponsored reviews are free and open to all artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, Person of Color, Asian American, Pacific Islander (BIPOC + AAPI) working and living within New England (including the Indigenous lands and territories of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island). At this time, we anticipate offering 2 sponsored reviews per applicant.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about a specific reviewer or are unsure of who might be the best fit for you and your work!
Applications for Sponsored Reviews closed February 9, 2024 at 5pm
ABOUT SCHEDULING + REVIEWERS
Once you have registered, a CAA staff member will follow-up with you to confirm your review schedule and collect any other information we will need prior to your scheduled review(s).
For current CAA members – to access member pricing, you will need to login to your existing member account. If you do not remember your password, please use NEON’s password reset option. If you have issues with resetting your password, please contact us at info@cambridgeart.org, and one of our staff members can assist you.
Please note: all general registrations will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. We will do our best to match you with your preferred reviewer(s) and schedule you according to your preferred timeframe. In the event that your preferred reviewer(s) is fully booked upon receiving your registration, we are happy to work with you to find an alternate reviewer that will suit your needs and work, or issue a full refund if desired.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW FAQ
Why should I participate in CAA’s Portfolio Review?
CAA’s Portfolio Reviews are a professional development opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists. These one-on-one meetings provide artists the opportunity to: share a body of work with curators and gallery owners; gain feedback on next steps – both creatively and professionally; and make connections that can lead to career-building opportunities. Past Portfolio Review success stories range from gallery representation and exhibit inclusion to mentorship and studio visits. Portfolio Review also provides artists with the opportunity to hone their pitch and develop their presentation skills.
I’ve submitted my registration – now what?
You will receive an automated email confirming your registration. Your schedule will be emailed to the account you used to register approximately 10 days prior to the event. Registrations are processed in the order they are received; we recommend signing up early for the best reviewer selection.
I would like a portfolio review, but I’m unsure which reviewer I should choose – can you help?
We encourage you to read all of the reviewer’s bios on our website. If you are still unsure which reviewer you should choose, feel free to reach out to us for advice!
How do I prepare for Portfolio Review?
We recommend that all participants (new and returning) attend our Portfolio Review Prep Session on February 27. CAA staff will provide an overview of the event, including event logistics, and considerations in selected work for your portfolio; and will have ample time for Q & A.
How does Portfolio Review work on ZOOM?
Within 3 days of the event start date, you will receive a ZOOM event link via email from a CAA Staff Member. When you’ve entered the Zoom Meeting, scheduled pairings of reviewers and participants will then go into ZOOM breakout sessions for the meetings. This will be the equivalent of having a virtual table. Participants will have screenshare capabilities in ZOOM, so that they can share their portfolios on-screen with reviewers.
When artists are not in a review, they will be placed into the “Artists Waiting Room.” This room will allow artists to meet one another and share their work between sessions. Joining the Zoom event early is encouraged!
When should I join the Zoom Meeting Link on the day of the event?
We recommend artists join the Zoom meeting at least 10-minutes before each review to ensure their device is working correctly and they are ready to go. While you wait, you will be placed in the “Artists Waiting Room.” This room will allow artists to meet one another and share their work between sessions.
I don’t know how to use Zoom – what do I do?
While CAA will share a PDF outlining how Portfolio Review will work on ZOOM, we suggest familiarizing yourself with ZOOM in advance of the event. Below are some helpful resources.
Here are some resources that may help you:
Getting Start with ZOOM on Windows or Mac
Getting Started with iOS
Getting Started with Android
How should I show my portfolio during my review?
All participating artists will have screenshare capabilities in ZOOM, so that they can share their portfolios on-screen with reviewers. You can show your portfolio whichever way makes sense for you. We have had artists scroll through their website, create a Powerpoint or Google Slide, view images through image files on their computer, etc.
Image in header courtesy of Erin Jackson
Have questions? Please email Stephanie Todhunter stodhunter@cambridgeart.org or Candice Driver at cdriver@cambridgeart.org