Open calls
I provide practical advice, writing support, proofreading and translation services to artists and art professionals to help you to submit strong applications in English to calls for proposals and projects, residency or exhibition opportunities. This includes guidance throughout the process and assistance with administrative and communication procedures.
Writing assistance in English
Experienced writing and editing assistance in English for your artistic practice or career in the visual arts:
- Presentation documents for artists and visual arts workers (artist or professional statements, biographies, CV etc.).
- Project summaries or descriptive texts
- Portfolio and website content
- Publications and artist editions
- Communication materials
Proofreading & correction
Proofreading and correction of your writing and texts in English prior to publication or distribution.
English translation
Affordable, quality English translations of French documents and content that utilise specific terminology, writing methods and styles used in the art world.
Assistance with English oral communication
Recommendations and assistance for professional oral communication in English: how to present yourself and clearly talk about your artistic practice or visual arts profession; support with preparing for oral presentations, and any other aspect of spoken English that you need help with for your career.
Support and advice for your international projects and collaborations
Specific support in English and advice adapted to your international projects:
- Acting as a representative or point of contact for you or your project including email correspondence, phone calls and web meetings.
- Help with professional communication and social media in English
- English administrative documents and art administration procedures
Personalised individual English coaching
Would you like help with English but prefer a more one-on-one approach? I can support you to build your confidence and improve your speaking and writing skills in English; develop vocabulary for your visual arts practice or career; work on professional oral presentations or focus on specific English goals relevant to you.
Additional information
- Suitable for artists or visual arts and cultural professionals
- Face-to-face training and/or by video meeting
- Prices on request – tailored to each coaching programme and each persons budget
Please also see the section Career consultations & support for visual artists on the Artist career consultations and advice page for additional help.
English for your visual arts career: training for groups
Group workshops tailored to develop the participants’ language skills and confidence in English, specifically for their career in the visual arts. The training is suited to visual artists and collectives; gallery, art centre and museum staff; curators and critics, alongside a diversity of other professions in the visual arts sector.
These professional English workshops cover a wide range of key spoken and written elements and topical vocabulary essential for working within an anglophone visual arts context. Each training programme is adapted to the specific needs and aims in English of the group, and their schedule. The content can include topics such as English networking conversation; formal oral presentations; English specific to particular roles; in-situ exhibition and workplace discussions; arts administration and submissions in English; emails and written communication; texts for visual arts careers such as artist statements, biographies and CVs. This is supported by hands-on advice and a range of relevant resources and materials taken from the international art world.
The training is participatory and collaborative, and takes place entirely in English in order to maximise the benefits and create an immersive and supportive language learning environment.
To discuss training options and for more details, please contact me at: altairroelants@gmail.com
Additional information
- Group workshops: minimum 4 people / max 15
- A2+ level of English required to participate
- Schedule developed with the client: one off workshop or a training programme
- In person training for group workshops
- Price on request – adapted to each training programme and budget
English training at the BBB centre d’art, Toulouse
Since 2016 I have been leading the English communication training programme for artists and visual arts professionals at the BBB centre d’art in Toulouse. Financial aid can be applied for to participate in the English courses and the BBB team can assist you in applying for the funding.
For more information about the English training at the BBB and how to register, please visit: https://www.lebbb.org