A Six Session Seminar on the Synectic Gaze 

Facilitated by Marc Boyson

August 20-October 2  |  Exhibiting Artist Seat $964

Dialogue: Optics

What to Expect

A six session, in-person seminar intensive for working artists of all levels, held in cohort with fellow practitioners. Each session unpacks global art theory through discussion and hands-on application, held on-site in local galleries so participants engage directly with artwork displayed in situ. Participants apply what they learn each week back into their own practice, building toward a final body of work. The program culminates in a public exhibition opening on Friday, October 2, 2026, showcasing work produced throughout the seminar.

❋Weekly Sessions

Built around a shared reading list spanning Sontag, Berger, hooks, Ahmed, Steyerl, and others shaping global art discourse today. Each pairs theory with studio-based critique of the work you're developing in response.

❋ Visiting Curator/Artist Sessions

With a presentation of the artist's work, a Q&A, and a work-in-progress group critique.

❋ One on One Studio Visit

A scheduled one-on-one during the seminar with Marc Boyson.

❋ Curatorial Session

A Curatorial Consultant facilitates the cohort through an in-depth discussion of curatorial practices and artist development, as well as in-gallery guidance while creating the capstone exhibition.

❋ Exhibition Capstone

A group exhibition of work from all participating artists, opening Friday, October 2, 2026 at Wavelength Space Chattanooga TN.


This seat is for working artists ready for sustained intellectual dialogue to push their practice toward its next stage. Expect rigorous critique, real preparation between sessions, and work that culminates in a public exhibition of your own making.

Price per seat: $964

Session Calendar

Thursday Aug. 20th 6:30-8:30pm

Session 1: Against Interpretation

Raquel Mullins - Director/Artist

Wavelength Space
Chattanooga, TN

Thursday Aug. 27th 6:30-8:30pm

Session 2: The Curatorial Eye

Lauren Nye - Curatorial Consultant

TBD
Chattanooga, TN

Thursday Sept 3rd 6:30-8:30pm

Session 3: The Gaze

Leah Dalton - Director/Artist

The 109 Gallery
Chickamauga, GA

Thursday Sept. 10th 6:30-8:30pm

Session 4: Attention

Josiah Golson - Curator/Artist/Author

TBD
Chattanooga, TN

Week of Sept. 14th-17th

One-on-one Studio Visits Preparing for Curatorial Session

Marc Boyson - Facilitator/Artist

Various Locations
Chattanooga, TN

Thursday Sept. 24th 6:30-8:30pm

Session 5: Curatorial Session

Lauren Nye - Curatorial Consultant

Wavelength Space
Chattanooga, TN

Friday Oct. 2nd 5:00-8:00pm

Exhibition Opening

Artist Cohort

Wavelength Space
Chattanooga, TN

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