LEAP is a four-month mentorship running from November 12, 2026, to March 11, 2027. It includes 13 weekly recorded lessons and eight live group Zoom calls, with a holiday break from December 17 to January 6.

Live calls take place on scheduled Thursdays at 1 p.m. Eastern Time every other week CONVERT TO YOUR TIME ZONE HERE. All calls are recorded so you can catch up if you can’t attend live.

Download the LEAP Program Overview for the full lesson schedule and Zoom call topics HERE.

You don't need to have experience yet in working with galleries but you do need to have experience in creating excellent art. Also even people who do have experience in showing in galleries but want to establish connections with better galleries will find this is a great fit.

The process for getting a gallery is the same in all countries so the information will apply where ever you live!

You’ll need to be comfortable watching online videos, joining Zoom calls, and sharing artwork images, documents, or website links. You don’t need advanced technical skills.

We’ll work on your website and Instagram presentation, but you can use the platforms you already have.

To join this program email kristy@kristygordon.com three images of your art as well as a brief overview of your artistic background, practice and current goals. If we think this program is a good fit for you we will contact you to schedule a 15 minute Zoom call to discuss.

Yes! The person receiving the gift should apply so we can make sure LEAP is a good fit for their work and goals. If they’re accepted, we can arrange tuition payment with you.

Developing your skills is an ongoing part of being an artist. You don’t need to feel that your work is perfect before exploring exhibition opportunities. It can be difficult to decide when is the right time to start submitting to galleries and often a second opinion can be helpful. If you're not sure whether you should apply, go ahead and apply and we will help you decide if you are ready!

This program will work for absolutely all artists in all mediums and disciplines.  We've proven that it's never to late to pursue your art and our alumni includes seniors who have found their voice later in life and gotten into galleries!

I bring firsthand experience developing an international exhibition career, alongside my work as an educator. My paintings have been exhibited at venues including the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, and the National Academy Museum in New York.

I earned my MFA from the New York Academy of Art, where I now teach as an adjunct professor. Through LEAP, I share practical lessons from my own experience and offer personalized feedback to help you navigate your next steps.

Tuition is offered on a self-selected sliding scale of $350–$500 USD per month for the four-month program. Choose the rate within that range that fits your financial circumstances.

You can pay by debit or credit card.

Payments are processed in USD, with automatic currency conversion if you’re paying in another currency.