Professional Art Development Online-Workshops

These workshops are designed to aid in the professionalization of individual artists. Learning to present yourself effectively with a compelling artist statement and a professional portfolio is crucial for success. These tools will help you apply for funding and residencies confidently, allowing you to stay true to your artistic vision while finding your market. With our workshops just beginning, it’s an exciting opportunity to join from the start and contribute to a vibrant artistic community.
Writing and Optimizing Artist Statements

Purpose and Impact: Discover the importance of an artist statement and its role in influencing your audience, from viewers to curators.

Crafting Your Statement: Get step-by-step guidance to clearly articulate your artistic vision, inspirations, and practices.

Live Review Session: Engage in a feedback session to refine your statement with input from peers and instructors.

Creating and Curating a Professional Portfolio

Selecting Your Best Work: Learn how to choose works that best represent your artistic identity and achievements.

Portfolio Design: Receive tips on creating a visually appealing portfolio, focusing on layout, image quality, and formatting for both print and digital formats.

Effective Presentation: Discover strategies for presenting your portfolio to galleries, clients, and on digital platforms.

Finding and Applying for Residencies and Grants

Researching Opportunities: Learn how to identify artist residencies and grant opportunities that match your artistic goals.

Crafting a Compelling Application: Understand the key elements of a strong application, including writing persuasive project proposals and compiling necessary documentation.

Maintaining Professional Relationships: Explore best practices for following up and maintaining connections with residency and grant organizations.

Building and Maintaining a Network in the Art World

Networking Strategies: Develop techniques for creating meaningful connections with curators, galleries, and fellow artists.

Sustaining Professional Relationships: Learn how to nurture and maintain these connections over time.

Using Online Tools: Leverage social media and professional networks to expand your visibility and opportunities in the art world.

Why These Workshops Matter:

Toonda is more than just a platform for artistic growth; it’s a community where artists come together to support and uplift each other. By participating in our workshops and talks, you’ll be part of a collective effort to bring East African art to the global stage.

Get Involved

Interested in joining our workshops or learning more? Email us at info@toonda.org to secure your spot and start your journey with Toonda. Let’s make art that resonates worldwide!

Female Leadership Circle

Date: once a month
Location: on-site a Toonda Library a Toonda Cultural Community Center


At our combined presentations- workshops of 1-2 hours on Saturday afternoons, 20 people of the community, men and women, can participate at our Female Leadership Circle. As women have to work harder in Uganda to get their way up in this society all hosts are women from East Africa and ready to impress and share.

Our female hosts are sharing their stories to inspire and give hands-on advises to follow in their footsteps in a unique way.