Design a career that actually fits who you are
A 5-month mentorship for artists, curators, and cultural practitioners seeking clarity, direction, and strategy.
This is a structured 1:1 process to help you understand yourself, align your practice with who you are, and build a career path that feels intentional, sustainable, and true.
XAV's Mentorship
Understand what makes sense for you.
Many creative people are full of ideas, but still feel unclear about where to go next.
You may be creating, applying, posting, networking, producing, or planning — but still feel like something is missing.
This mentorship helps you slow down, look clearly, and build from a place of deeper alignment.
This mentorship is for you if you…
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feel unclear about your direction
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have ideas but don’t know how to structure them
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want to build a more sustainable creative career
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feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or scattered
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are navigating a transition, opportunity, or decision
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want your career choices to feel more honest and intentional
"Before working with Xav I was struggling to bring my ideas into reality, and now, thanks to them, I’ve managed to have a clear picture of who I am as an artist and how I want to be perceived. Xav has a really effective workflow, always thinking outside the box and pushing me to be more precise and to dig deeper. I’m truly thankful for Xav and I'd totally recommend anyone to go into this journey with them."
Mateo Ibarra, DJ & Actor
One method, three phases
Understand Yourself
A moment of orientation, where we explore your values, rhythms, motivations, energy, and internal drivers.
This is where we build the foundation.
Connect self to practice
We look at how who you are reflects in your work, career choices, communication, and direction.
This is where clarity becomes direction.
Design your path
We map your ecosystem, identify opportunities, and craft strategies that support your next steps.
This is where direction becomes action.
Blake's Consultancy
Professional art world insight to help you show up ready.
From managing artwork logistics to gallery strategy, Blake offers artists insider knowledge to navigate the commercial art world confidently.
Perfect for artists who want to:
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Break into galleries or fairs
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Professionalise their systems
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Build long-term collector networks
Blake helps artists and gallerists with:
Logistics such as shipping, packing, & documentation
Portfolio prep
& inventory management
Gallery strategy
& exhibition readiness
Client relationship & email marketing guidance
Don’t navigate the art world alone.
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