Group Workshop — Material Memory Studio
Artist Practice Workshop for the AI Era
Group Workshop · Online & In-Person
In 3 hours, you'll walk out with a refined artist statement, an audited website, Instagram, and portfolio — and a concrete open call workflow. All built with AI as your working partner.
Participant Reviews · 2026
10 participants. 7 reviews, average 9.6 / 10.
“Shock and revelation. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. AI can organize folders, build websites, create mockups for exhibition proposals — I had no idea any of this was possible.”
— Ajin Lim · Recommendation 10/10
“It was a fun workshop — I learned just how far you can go when you use AI well. I've already installed VS Code and started building my own website with Claude.”
— Kim Hanbyul · Recommendation 10/10
“I already had some experience with AI tools, but through this workshop I felt like I relearned how to approach open calls and opportunities as an artist from the ground up.”
— Workshop participant · Recommendation 9/10
“I was amazed the entire session — the way you broke down exactly which parts of an artist’s work AI can assist with. Grateful for the passionate teaching at just the right time.”
— Workshop participant · Recommendation 10/10
“I had no idea about AI tools at all before this — it helped so much. Thank you.”
— Workshop participant · Recommendation 10/10
“I was surprised the whole session — I’m convinced this will help both my work and my life.”
— Jaewon Ahn · Recommendation 10/10
“I was nervous — it had been a while since my last in-person class. But the mood was so warm and easy.”
— genie · Recommendation 8/10
April 4, 2026 · First session at Material Memory Studio, Seoul
July 4, 2026 · In-person session at Material Memory Studio, Seoul
This is a 3-hour group workshop for artists who feel that their work and their website, Instagram, portfolio, or artist statement haven't kept up — or who haven't yet built the systems to support their practice in the current digital landscape. The session moves through four structured phases: from brand clarity to channel audit, to practical content work, to open call research.
Digital tools — including GPT, Gemini, Claude, and others — are used throughout as practical aids. Not as the subject of the session, but as a means of getting real work done: a clearer sense of your brand language, an updated artist statement, and a concrete starting point for open call applications.
Well-suited for artists who have a body of work but feel their professional presence doesn't reflect it; who are curious about digital tools but haven't made them part of their workflow; or who want a structured, supported environment for the kind of practical work that tends to get postponed.
Upcoming Sessions
Online
4 days until session · Live only, no recording
July 18, 2026 (Sat)
2:00–5:00 PM KST · Google Meet · Max 15
RegisterAll sessions: 3 hours · 150,000 KRW / $100 USD · Same content, same materials
Korean (English support available)
Need a different date? If 4 or more people are interested, I'll arrange a custom session.
Or email: hello@materialmemorystudio.com
In One Session
What artists discovered.
— 임아진 Azin Lim · Artist · April 2026 workshop
Recommended For
You don't need a polished portfolio or finished artist statement. That's exactly what we'll work on together.
About the Facilitator
Jay Lee
Leadership and career coach, nomadic artist, and solopreneur. Has exhibited and worked across 12 countries with 15 residencies. Prior tech/startup roles include Product Operations Group Lead at Blind (San Francisco, US) and CMO at Soomgo (Seoul, South Korea). Based in Seoul, Jay runs Material Memory Studio — offering workshops, coaching, and research-based projects for artists. As a global nomad, he also runs Reviewed by Artists, a platform helping international artists navigate residency opportunities. Over the past five years, Jay has also advised 23 organizations as a CMO development consultant. All workshop slides, worksheets, and this website were built directly with Claude Code.
The workshop addresses the intersection of artistic practice, strategic articulation, and digital tools — connecting artists' work with opportunity.
What to Bring
Registration
Workshop Session
A focused group workshop session for artists who want a clear framework and practical tools for their practice.
$100 USD
3-hour group workshop session · Online (Google Meet) or In-Person (Seoul)
Want personalized follow-up after the session? An Artist Private Session (3-hour 1:1, $600 / 90만원) is available separately — see below.
Payment on Luma via bank transfer (KRW) or Stripe card (USD). See our Cancellation & Refund Policy in the Terms of Service.
April 4, 2026 · Material Memory Studio, Mullae-dong, Seoul
Workshop Details
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with AI tools?
No. You don't need any prior experience. This workshop isn't about learning AI — it's about connecting AI to your actual practice. We'll choose and use the right tools together during the session.
Will I walk away with real outputs in 3 hours?
Yes. Improving your artist statement, building an open call research system, auditing your channels — these happen during the session itself. Your output level depends on what you bring in, but you won't leave empty-handed.
What's the difference between in-person and online?
The content and materials are identical. In-person is capped at 10 in the studio in Mullae-dong, Seoul. Online is up to 15 via Google Meet. Different spaces, same workshop.
What if I don't have a portfolio or website yet?
That's fine — and it's exactly the kind of starting point this workshop is built for. Bring what you have: work images, a social account, or even just your thoughts.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund if you cancel 7+ days before the session, 50% refund or reschedule for 3–6 days before. Inside 3 days or no-shows aren't eligible for a refund, but reach out via KakaoTalk or email and we can discuss moving your spot to a future session.
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