Your 2027 Solo Show at Shoebox (Last Day to Sign Up)

kristineschomaker
Dec 31, 2025
5 min read

Studio visit last week with an artist who's been making work for fifteen years. Beautiful, thoughtful pieces. Strong technical skill. Clear vision.

"I just want someone to see my work," they said.

Got me thinking (again) - why are we still making this so complicated?

What If Getting A Show Wasn't About Luck?

We have gallery space at the Brewery in Los Angeles. We have walls. You have work.

Here's what we're doing: Sign up for a 12-month membership TODAY and you get a guaranteed solo exhibition at Shoebox Projects in 2027.

Not someday. Not maybe-if-we-like-your-work. Just: commit to growing as an artist for a year, we commit to giving you professional gallery space to show what you're making.

Your work. Our walls. Done.

Today Is The Deadline

We're filling our 2027 exhibition calendar and today is the last day to secure your spot with a 12-month membership.

If you've been thinking about this - now's the time.

What You Actually Get

The Solo Exhibition:

Professional gallery space at the Brewery Arts Complex
Exhibition dates in Spring/Summer 2027
Opening reception with all the details handled
Zoom artist talk (reaches people who can't come in person)
Curation support (we'll help you edit and sequence your work)
PR and marketing (press release, calendar listings, social media)
Professional documentation
All the logistics handled

The Year-Long Membership:

Weekly community programming (Mondays and Wednesdays on Zoom)
Monthly critique groups for feedback on your work
Business classes on all the stuff art school doesn't teach
Access to our artist community (Signal chat, Facebook group)
Guest speakers and industry connections
Resources and opportunities shared regularly
Support from people who actually understand what you're doing

The Solo Show Cohort (NEW - Starting January 7th!):

This is the game-changer.

Biweekly meetings (every other Wednesday at 10am PST, starting January 7th) with other artists preparing for their shows.

You get:

Live Zoom sessions for as long as you need them
Recordings and summaries if you can't attend live
Private Signal group chat for ongoing support between meetings
30+ page comprehensive guide covering everything: funding, curation, PR, invitations, artist talks, the emotional reality of solo shows
Problem-solving community
Resources and strategies that actually work

We cover:

Budget and funding strategies (grants, alternatives, in-kind donations)
Venue logistics and agreements that protect you
Strategic scheduling and timing
Marketing and PR without feeling gross
Installation strategies and opening night reality
Documentation and archiving
Post-show follow-up and career leverage
Post Traumatic Show Disorder (yes, it's real, and yes, we talk about it)

Plus checklists, templates, examples, and real-time problem-solving for whatever comes up in your specific situation.

Open to artists internationally - whether you're showing in LA, New York, London, or anywhere else.

Already Have A Show Scheduled Elsewhere?

You can join just the Solo Show Cohort for support: $200/year

Get all the biweekly meetings, the comprehensive guide, Signal group access, and community support without the full membership.

Perfect if you already have a venue but want the logistics support and community.

Why This Works

You're not waiting for permission. You're not hoping someone notices you. You're actively building your career with professional exhibition history and a community that supports your growth.

Every artist I know who's had a solo show says the same things:

"I learned so much"
"I'd do it differently next time"
"I'm glad I did it"

The show itself is valuable. But the process of preparing for it - the editing, the writing, the thinking through how your work functions in a public space - that's where real development happens.

Who This Is For

Artists who are:

Ready to take their practice seriously
Making work consistently (or want accountability to do so)
Willing to engage with community (we're not here to compete, we're here to support)
Interested in the business side of being an artist (or at least willing to learn it)
Looking for their next step, whatever that is

You don't need to be "established." You don't need thousands of Instagram followers. You don't need an MFA or any particular credentials.

You just need to be making work and ready to do the work of being a professional artist.

What People Say

"Kristine helped me get much further in my art career than I would have alone, including a solo show at Shoebox Projects." - Debbie K.

"The community is incredible. I've made real connections and actual friendships." - Monica

"Finally, someone who tells you how this actually works instead of keeping everything secret." - Adeola

The Actual Details

12-month membership: $897/year

What you get:

Guaranteed solo exhibition at Shoebox Projects in 2027
Weekly programming and monthly critique
Business education and community support
Solo Show Cohort membership (starting January 7th)
A year of focused career development

Solo Show Cohort only: $200/year (If you already have a show scheduled elsewhere)

Biweekly meetings with other artists preparing for shows
30+ page comprehensive guide
Private Signal group chat
Problem-solving community
All the resources without the full membership

Timeline:

Sign up TODAY to secure your 2027 solo show
Shows scheduling Spring/Summer 2027
Solo Show Cohort starts January 7th, 2025
We'll work with you on timing that makes sense for your work and life

Location: Shoebox Projects at the Brewery Arts Complex, Los Angeles

The Stuff Nobody Tells You

Solo shows are weird. You'll doubt everything. You'll question if your work is good enough. You'll probably want to change things three days before install.

This is all normal.

Having a community of people who've been through it (or are going through it with you) makes everything more manageable.

The Solo Show Cohort exists specifically for this. Biweekly check-ins with other artists navigating the same challenges. Sharing what's working, problem-solving together, not having to figure out every detail alone.

Plus you get our comprehensive guide that covers everything from finding funding to dealing with post-show blues (yes, that's real and yes, we talk about it).

Sometimes The Solution Is Simple

Artist makes work → Artist shows work → People see work → Conversations happen → Connections form → Career develops

We're just removing the barriers between you and that process.

No jury. No waiting list. No "we'll let you know."

Just: show up, do the work, get the show.

Today's The Day

Last day to sign up for a 12-month membership and secure your 2027 solo show at Shoebox Projects.

If you've been waiting for someone to give you permission to take your art career seriously, this is it.

If you're tired of making work that nobody sees, here's your chance to change that.

If you want community and support while you figure out this whole professional artist thing, we're here.

Your solo show is waiting.

Sign up today: shoeboxarts.com/membershippricing

Questions? Email me: shoeboxartsla@gmail.com

I read everything and I respond to everyone.

P.S. - We also have a VIP package that includes monthly 1-on-1 consultations along with everything mentioned above. If you want more intensive support, that's an option too. Details on the website. Space is limited.

P.P.S. - The Solo Show Cohort starts January 7th regardless of when your show is scheduled. Even if your exhibition is in late 2027, you'll benefit from being part of the cohort from the beginning - watching other artists go through the process, learning from their questions, building the community.

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