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You Don't Have to Figure Out the Art World Alone

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The art world doesn't have to feel like an impossible maze you're navigating by yourself.

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I'm Kristine Schomaker—artist, curator, connector and advocate. For over a decade, I've been planting seeds with artists who refuse to let their work remain invisible.

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Here's what I know to be true: community and education are as essential as your paintbrush.

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We're Building Something Different

Shoebox Arts isn't just another art service. We're a movement where artists support each other, share resources, and refuse to accept that making art

means struggling alone.

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We believe your talent deserves more than hope and hustle. It deserves strategy, community, and the kind of support that transforms artistic passion into sustainable career success.

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How We Support Artists
 

Start Free - Try Our Community Programs

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  • Community Conversations - Every Tuesday, 11am PST.
    Open forum for real talk about submissions, social media, pricing, and art world challenges
     

  • Studio Visit Exchange - Get matched with artists or art professionals for meaningful studio exchanges
     

  • Call and Response - Global artistic collaborations connecting artists across 6 continents

 

Ready to try? 

Join Our Community


Artist Support Membership
 

Weekly artist development sessions, monthly critiques and speakers with industry professionals, curated opportunities, and a private community of committed artists. Starting at $75/month.
 

What you get: Office hours, co-working, accountability,  art business masterclasses, exhibition opportunities and direct access to Kristine as your mentor.
 

Ready to get Started?​

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Individual Support
One-on-One Services
 

  • Consultations ($75-$375) - Get unstuck, clarify goals, navigate career transitions
     

  • Exhibition PR ($150-$4,650) - Transform your show from secret to must-see event
     

  • Curation Services ($3,000) - Professional exhibition development and installation​

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Need focused help?

Why Artists Choose Shoebox Arts
 

"From the moment I partnered with Kristine, I had the feeling that she truly cared about me and helping me grow my art career. Through media outreach, press releases, and curated events, my artwork reached audiences far beyond what I could have achieved independently." — Erika Lizée, Artist
 

Our impact:
500+ artists supported • 20+ collaboration rounds • 11+ years building community

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Ready to Get Started?

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New to Shoebox? Start with our free Community Conversations every Tuesday

at 11am PST

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Ready for community? Join our

Artist Support Membership for comprehensive development

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Need immediate help? Book a

one-on-one consultation

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Questions? Email Kristine at shoeboxartsla@gmail.com

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Shoebox strives to provide artists with equitable access to opportunities

regardless of race, ethnicity, disability,

religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship or financial status.

© 2025 by Shoebox Arts. All rights reserved.

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