You don’t need another vague resolution or a dozen sticky notes on your desk. You need a clear-headed plan, made by you, for you. One that reflects your season, your goals, and your energy.
If you’re tired of feeling like you “should” be doing everything and ready to trust yourself to do the right things for you right now … I’d love to invite you to this New Year workshop …
OWN YOUR YEAR 2026
January 13-15, 2026
A 3-day live workshop designed to help you reflect, reset, and map out a plan that only you could make and implement.
I know what it’s like to be deep in the weeds of a business and still trying to think about the future.
You’re juggling studio work, commissions, teaching, content, admin … and somehow supposed to map out a visionary plan on top of that?
What I’ve found again and again: the key isn’t a “perfect” planning system. It’s space on the calendar. Time to step back. Permission to work on the business instead of just in it.
That’s why I run seasonal retreats for myself and for artists three times a year.
Life moves too fast to plan most things a full year out. Seasonally feels right.
This rhythm of pausing, resetting, and planning with intention changes everything. This workshop brings that same structure to your new year so you can create a plan that’s clear, grounded, and doable.
You can absolutely do this on your own. Set aside a day or two, grab some sticky notes, open a blank doc. If you give yourself space, structure, and honesty, you can make a plan that works.
Just make sure you’re really working the process:
→ weighing all your options (not just the shiny ones)
→ spotting the tradeoffs
→ and ending up with a written plan and a course of action for implementing it
If that sounds doable, go for it!
If you’d rather follow a proven process that gets you there without the usual stress, I’ve already built that for you.
This workshop is where we walk through it together, and you leave with a plan that only you could make.
A plan doesn’t just appear.
You have to make time for it.
Your business needs focused space for reflection and decision-making.
And that space only exists if you block it off on purpose before the year sweeps you away.
This workshop gives you that intentional pause, right when the year is beginning to speed up.
So instead of reacting to what’s coming at you, you step into the year already grounded.
Are you ready to …
If so, this workshop is designed for you.
This is a live 3-day planning workshop to help you create a plan that supports your lifestyle, your energy, and your current chapter as an artist.
Across two 90-minute webinar sessions and one live Zoom coaching call, we’ll walk through a step-by-step process that leads you to a plan no template could ever give you.
You’ll leave with clarity, direction, and a realistic roadmap that you chose — not one that you (and so many other artists) downloaded.
DAY 1
CLARIFY YOUR VISION + PRIORITIES
Explore what’s possible in 2026 and learn how to choose goals that honor your time, energy, and current season.
We’ll introduce the Art Biz Circle framework and the 8 criteria for choosing what actually deserves your focus.
Homework: Identify your top 3 focus projects for the upcoming season.
DAY 2
MAP YOUR STRATEGY + STRUCTURE
This session is all about finding the system that fits you.
Break down your projects into action-ready steps and explore 4 different methods for mapping your plan.
Homework: Test-drive 2 mapping styles and begin defining the tasks necessary to complete your projects successfully.
DAY 3
ACTIVATE YOUR PLAN
This is the bridge between planning and doing. You’ll get coaching, troubleshoot roadblocks, and learn tools to stay steady through the season ahead.
You’ll leave knowing your exact first steps and be ready (and excited!) to begin.
Coworking on December 30 @ 2-3:30pm Eastern Time (New York)
The absolute best way to prepare for planning the future is to review what worked and what didn’t in the past. And to take your temperature about what was fun and energizing and what was a drain on your energy.
Join our 90-minute coworking session to make big progress on your 2025 reflection. *For those who sign up in time!
The Artist Organizer
Get my Notion planning system designed specifically for artists. Store ideas, track projects, and manage your business in one place. (Your free Notion account works perfectly.)
Choose your experience.
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP + PRIVATE CONSULTATION
$297 limited to 6 artists
MY GUARANTEE: I promise that if you do the work, you’ll walk away with an actionable plan — one you can adopt and adapt at any point in your art career. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, you can request a full refund by February 4, 2026.
Tuesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 14, and Thursday, January 15, 2026. All sessions begin at 2pm Eastern and last approximately 90 minutes.
There’s nothing I love more than digging deep into individual situations and helping you customize your plan and strategies. Private consultations must be scheduled by the first week of February and occur no later than March 13. You’ll be asked to submit an update at least 24 hours before we talk, which I’ll use to guide the consultation.
You’ll be able to record everything and I’ll send you AI notes and my suggested next steps and priorities for you.
Yes! If you sign up for the Private Coaching Track. I’d love to help!
I’ll also answer questions that come up during the sessions and, especially, on Day 3.
This is for any artist at any level who can use the structure and support to make an actionable plan.
Yes! If you’re an Essentials member, you’re already in.
Not a member and curious? Check it out.
Yes! You may request a full refund by February 4.
Totally valid.
And… nobody has time to add something new to their schedule.
We make time for what matters.
That’s exactly why this space exists. To help you carve out a focused window to make smart decisions and move forward with less mental clutter.
Kerri-Lynne Menard photo of her desk while planning with us.
I never thought planning was something I could do in a conscious way as an artist. But this workshop — the presentation, the handouts, the chat — made it click. I left feeling excited to plan.
I’d been feeling uncentered physically and mentally.
This workshop gave me tools to recenter myself, and your sensitivity and compassion were a big part of that.
ALEX SAX
Choose your experience.
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP + PRIVATE CONSULTATION
$297 limited to 6 artists
If you’ve read this far, thank you. Truly.
I created these planning workshops to help you pause. To take a breath and step away from the overwhelm, so you can work on your art business with clarity and intention.
My goal is always your fulfillment as an artist, whatever that looks like for you.
As the author of I’d Rather Be in the Studio, leader of Essentials for Artist Success, and host of The Art Biz podcast, I’ve spent years helping artists take action from a place that aligns their ambition with their values.
If you’re someone with a growth mindset, who’s reaching for meaningful goals, this workshop is for you. I’d love to help you plan for your future.
Start the New Year with Intention
Own Your Year includes:
Three 90-minute live sessions
Recordings of all sessions (video, audio, and detailed notes)
A digital workbook to support your planning process
A personalized, actionable plan with clear priorities and next steps
Bonus Coworking Session (December 30) when you register by then
The Artist’s Organizer starting templates in Notion
Access through our Learning Center as long as the course is active
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP + PRIVATE CONSULTATION
$297 limited to 6 artists
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