Career Tools For Modern Artists
DAC is built by Artists, for Artists. Our mission is to empower creatives of all kinds with the tools, opportunities, education & connection they need to thrive.
Emerge is the next evolution of that Mission.
Are you ready to turn your creative side hustle into a full time, sustainable career?
Emerge Collections & Mentorship
Access our most popular lesson combinations with dedicated one to one support for targeted career growth. Collections include 2 video lessons, 2 in-depth workbooks & 3 private mentorship sessions.
In this package we identify your creative assets, authentic voice & forge a path toward artistic clarity. Because if you can’t make sense of your work- neither can your customers!
This package will help deconstruct your hangups around planning, find a path toward organization that works for YOU & maximize your resources (time & space) even if you only have a few stolen hours a week or a kitchen table instead of a luxury flat.
It’s time to get real about pricing your work sustainably. Delulu is not the solulu- and your work deserves to be taken seriously. This package helps get you right with pricing & inventory systems you’ll actually use- minus the stress.
You don't need to do it alone.
Artists notoriously work in isolation. We are incredibly diverse, yet (somehow) we all seem to struggle with the same problems.
Working with a Mentor helps identify blind spots, cut through the noise, drill down into exactly what you need. Beyond the practical value of working together- you will be recognized and taken seriously as an Artist. You will be held accountable to your talent, drive & ambition because they are not mere accidents.
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Emerge Courses
Work at your own pace with insights, tips, and exercises designed to tackle specific issues Artists face in growing their Creative Careers.
Built by Artists, for Artists.
Gain access to an evolving collection of online lessons that address the key challenges creatives face as they grow their careers.
Through engaging videos, robust worksheets, premade templates, and connection with hundreds of likeminded creatives, Emerge goes beyond the typical online education platform.
Feel confident in tracking the details that often go overlooked–your event sales numbers, costs of materials, the status of your products, and more!
Learn to ask powerful questions of yourself and your work- then take your process to the next level.
Learn why (and HOW) creating Art in a series will help you become more collectable & prolific.
Learn how to take control of the narrative & build a business people easily connect with.
Learn to strike a balance between your passion, career, talents & customer needs in a way that feels authentic & totally natural.
Artists need & deserve financial stability- this lesson brings you (The Artist) into the equation and puts your needs front and center.
Learn how to ruthlessly purge, donate, store inventory, set up workflow stations & care for supplies the right way.
Learn how to utilize simple techniques that amplify your productivity AND unlock more free time in your schedule.
Did you know we have several FREE Emerge Lessons? Check them out.
One On One Mentorship
Sometimes, Artists require specialized attention to overcome struggles and set goals. Work with Ryan in Hour Long Sessions to identify solutions, gain clarity, and set up a strategic plan you'll be able to stick to.
Most of my peers (with & without degrees) find themselves in the exact same situation, the only difference being who went into more debt figuring that out. Despite being a wildly diverse community- we all seem to be grappling with the same challenges. What started as a personal quest to get right with my own career, became a mission to share practical tools & strategies that support modern Artists. We do not exist in a vacuum & talent deserves to be valued.
I’ve been working with artists of all persuasions and experience levels for the past 5 years through DAC.
A Note From Ryan.
"As a classically trained oil painter with an academic background, it came as a shock to realize Art School failed me. Yes, I received a lot of great technical training and historic context, but I quickly discovered my complete lack of preparation for the real world. I had stacks of finished work that few people saw, and even less bought. My sense of utter failure gave rise to a whole host of excuses, stories & paralyzing fears that only served to keep me stuck.
The issues we face fall into three essential categories: mindset, business & marketing. Emerge is designed to address each area with simple, stress-free lessons, workbooks & optional consulting sessions if you want to work directly with me. You don’t have to go it alone, spend thousands of dollars or immerse yourself in fruitless research rabbit holes.
Get what you need, get out, and level up."
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Ryan Vai
is an independent professional artist and the artist development director with DAC. Her creative work includes original oil paintings and luxury dried floral design. Working with DAC for the past five years, her skills as a mentor to fellow artists has evolved into the Emerge Program. Ryan’s specialty is penetrating to the root cause of creative struggle, demystifying self employment & providing practical support to artists in their pursuit of full time careers.