A Six Session Seminar on the Synectic Gaze
Facilitated by Marc Boyson
August 20-October 2 | Exhibiting Artist Seat $964Dialogue: Optics
What to ExpectA 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 SessionsBuilt 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 SessionsWith a presentation of the artist's work, a Q&A, and a work-in-progress group critique.
❋ One on One Studio VisitA scheduled one-on-one during the seminar with Marc Boyson.
❋ Curatorial SessionA 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 CapstoneA 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

