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The Organized Artist: Productivity Strategies to Simplify and Scale Your Creative Life

Presented by Sergio Gomez, MFA - Artist, Curator & Career Coach

Feeling scattered or unsure of your next step in your art career? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.

In this practical and inspiring workshop, artist, curator, and creative coach Sergio Gomez will guide you through powerful productivity and organization strategies tailored for the creative mind. Learn how to stay focused, build momentum, and create more space for what matters most—your art or creative outlet.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • How to set clear, achievable goals that move your career forward without overwhelm.

  • Productivity tools and systems that work for artists (and don’t kill your creativity).

  • Organizational practices to reduce confusion and increase clarity in your day-to-day.

  • Scalable habits that support your long-term success while respecting your unique creative rhythm.

Whether you’re juggling multiple projects or just trying to find time for your art, this session will give you a clear roadmap to simplify your career and reclaim your time.

Make room for your creativity on your terms!

 

Marketing in the Now: Staying Relevant Without Burning Out

Presented by Sergio Gomez, MFA - Artist, Curator & Career Coach

In today’s fast-moving art world, staying relevant can feel overwhelming. But what if marketing could feel empowering instead of exhausting?

Join artist, curator, and creative business coach Sergio Gomez for an energizing and interactive workshop designed specifically for artists and creatives navigating the ever-changing landscape of self-promotion. Marketing in the Now is all about staying present, focused, and aligned with your goals—without burning out.

In this session, you’ll:

  • Discover the latest social media strategies that matter—so you can stop chasing trends and start building meaningful engagement regardless of your creative outlet.

  • Explore ways to find your people and stand out in a crowded, noisy digital world.

  • Brainstorm alternative exposure paths that give you control over your art career and open new doors to success.

  • Learn how to balance visibility and wellness, aligning your marketing efforts with your rhythm and values.

Whether you're just starting or looking to refresh your approach, this workshop will give you clarity, confidence, and tools to market smarter—not harder.

Let’s ditch burnout and embrace strategies that fuel your growth and your well-being. 

 

Turning the Page: An Art + Mindfulness Experience

Presented by Dr. Yanina Gomez, PhD – Psychologist and Author

What if the next level in your art isn’t about pushing harder—but about releasing what’s been quietly weighing you down?

Artists carry a lot: unfinished seasons, lingering self-doubt, creative pressure, comparison, exhaustion, and expectations that once served a purpose, but don’t belong in the present anymore. This experience is not about “fixing” you or forcing a breakthrough. It’s an intentional pause designed to help you process what you’ve been carrying, soften what’s complete, and reconnect with clarity, intention, and inner alignment, so you can return to your studio with a steadier mind and a more honest creative signal.

In this intimate Art + Mindfulness experience, Dr. Yanina Gomez guides you through a blend of mindfulness, reflective journaling, and intentional art-making on a single canvas board. You’ll begin by exploring what this season has revealed—patterns, emotions, habits, or narratives that may be ready to transform—then you’ll translate those insights into visual layers. With care and intention, you’ll paint over what’s complete, not erasing the past, but honoring it and making space for what’s ready to emerge in your art and your life.

Materials note: We will provide a small canvas board for each artist. Please bring your paint supplies of choice, along with your brushes, and any tools you love working with.

This is about presence, honesty, and meaningful transformation.

Dr. Yanina will guide participants to…

  • Identify what you’ve been carrying into your studio that no longer supports your creativity
  • Use mindfulness and journaling to name patterns, emotions, habits, or narratives ready to shift
  • Translate your insights into layered marks using your preferred medium
  • Practice “painting over” as a tool for integration—honoring what was while choosing what’s next
  • Reconnect with clarity, calm, and self-trust so your art-making feels grounded again

By the end of the experience, you’ll leave with a finished layered piece that represents your transition, what you’re releasing, and what you’re stepping into. Plus, a simple, repeatable process you can return to anytime your creativity feels heavy, stuck, or scattered.

 

From Self-Doubt to Trusting Again: Rewiring the Inner Narrative That Shapes Your Art & Life

Presented by Dr. Yanina Gomez, PhD – Psychologist and Author

What if the voice that’s been second-guessing you… Isn’t telling the truth?

Self-doubt rarely shows up as one loud thought. It’s usually a steady drip of “mind traps” that quietly distort what you see, what you believe, and what you choose. In this insightful, practical workshop, Dr. Yanina Gomez demystifies the negative thinking patterns that erode confidence, creativity, and decision-making—especially for artists and creators navigating visibility, criticism, and uncertainty. You’ll learn to spot the patterns in real time and interrupt them with simple, effective “reality checks,” so you can move forward with clarity, resilience, and momentum.

Dr. Yanina will guide participants to…

  • Identify the most common “mind traps” (like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking) that sabotage confidence

  • Recognize how these patterns impact creativity, decision-making, and emotional energy

  • Learn fast “thought checks” to challenge distorted thinking in the moment

  • Replace harsh, unhelpful narratives with realistic, optimistic alternatives

  • Build an actionable toolkit to create more clarity, resilience, and forward motion

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of why negative thoughts feel so convincing (and exactly how to reframe them) along with a practical set of strategies you can use immediately (before a post, a studio session, a conversation, or a big decision). Most importantly, you’ll walk away with more self-trust, emotional steadiness, and momentum to create and lead from a grounded place.

 

Healthy Artist: Protecting the Body, Nurturing Creativity (A Two-Day Workshop) 

Presented by Dr. Kevin Bethel, MD, CM, MFA - Physician, Artist, Entrepreneur, Family Wellness Centre (Freeport, Grand Bahama)

In this practical and eye-opening workshop, creatives will explore the often-overlooked connection between their artistic lifestyle and their physical well-being. Whether you're a full-time artist, designer, performer, or creative entrepreneur, maintaining health can be challenging in a world of deadlines, unconventional hours, and exposure to environmental toxins.

Dr. Kevin will introduce participants to:

  • The unique health challenges that creatives commonly face
  • Barriers that may prevent creatives from receiving proper medical care
  • Actionable strategies to enhance daily wellness and build resilience
  • Essential nutrients that support mental clarity, physical vitality, and longevity
  • Common toxins found in creative work environments—and how to safely detoxify from them

By the end of the session, you'll walk away with a personalized physical wellness toolkit designed to help you sustain your creative energy while taking care of your most valuable asset: your health.

 

Connecting with the Mind and Heart of Art Collectors

Presented by Dr. Kevin, Bethel - MD, CM, MFA and Sergio Gomez, MFA

Art is more than visual pleasure—it’s a scientifically supported pathway to emotional balance, stress relief, and overall well-being. In this insightful and research-informed workshop, Dr. Kevin Bethel will guide participants through the powerful ways art contributes to a healthier life.

Dr. Kevin will introduce participants to:

  • How to view and engage with art through the lens of a healthy lifestyle
  • The evidence-based benefits of art in everyday environments, from home to workplace settings, and how it enhances mental and emotional wellness
  • A deeper look at how collectors, art advisors, curators, and gallerists approach art selection for well-being purposes*.
  • This workshop is not only eye-opening from a personal wellness standpoint—it’s also invaluable for artists and creatives who want to position their work more effectively. You'll gain insights to help educate your collectors and strengthen your marketing by highlighting the health-related value of your art.

The session will also feature a dynamic panel discussion led by Dr. Kevin (Collector's view) and Sergio Gomez (Gallery Curator's view), offering real-world perspectives on how and why art is collected.

 

Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: From Journaling to Vision Board (A Two-Day Workshop) 

Presented by Francine Sweet, Certified Life Coach

This two-part experiential workshop invites creatives to explore the power of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, clarity, and creative visioning. Grounded in both neuroscience and practical application, this workshop blends mindful reflection with expressive writing and visual exploration to help participants build a sustainable journaling practice that fuels their creativity.

In Session One, participants will uncover the why behind journaling, learn about its brain-boosting and emotional wellness benefits, and begin shaping a mindset that supports consistency without pressure.

In Session Two, participants will bring their insights to life through prompts, peer sharing, and the creation of a personalized vision board rooted in their reflections.

Francine will guide participants to:

  • Understand the science behind journaling and its impact on emotional regulation, creativity, and cognitive clarity
  • Identify and shift mindset blocks around journaling—like perfectionism or pressure—to establish a more sustainable and joyful habit
  • Experiment with various journaling formats, from expressive writing to visual prompts
  • Engage in a deep-dive writing session that leads to insight, connection, and creative inspiration
  • Learn how to translate written reflections into a personalized Vision Board using imagery, words, and sketches
  • Discover how journaling can be used as a foundation for creative goal-setting and intentional living
  • Leave with a personalized journaling roadmap, a collection of prompts, and a newfound clarity to carry forward in both life and art

This workshop is perfect for creatives of all kinds—writers, visual artists, artrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a deeper connection to their inner landscape and vision. Whether you’re brand new to journaling or returning to it with fresh eyes, you’ll find tools, encouragement, and inspiration to make journaling a meaningful part of your creative journey.

 

Creative Flow by the Sea
A Self-Paced, Self-Led Experience

This immersive and flexible creative experience invites you to reconnect with your artistic voice at your own rhythm—no deadlines, no pressure, just space to explore and create. Whether you’re a visual artist, writer, musician, or creative of any kind, this time is for you. 

You will be invited to:

  • Dedicate uninterrupted free time to making art, or engaging in your preferred creative form
  • Dive into what you’ve learned in the workshops through self-guided reflection, integration, and application
  • Explore new ideas, revisit past inspirations, or start fresh as you follow your curiosity
  • Expand your creativity while being inspired by the ever-changing beauty and calm of the surrounding sea

This is your open invitation to create with intention, reflect deeply, and reignite your passion—on your own, at your own pace, in a setting that feeds the soul.

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Retreat Itinerary  

Saturday, April 11

  •  5:30 PM: Welcome Aboard Meet-Up
    Location: Razzle Dazzle Restaurant - Deck 5

Sunday, April 12

  •  9:00 - 10:30 AM: From Self-Doubt to Trusting Again: Rewiring the Inner Narrative That Shapes Your Art & Life
  •  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: The Organized Artist: Productivity Strategies to Simplify and Scale Your Creative Life
  •  12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break (Optional: Pick up food at The Galley on Deck 15 and return to the room)
  •  1:00 - 2:30 PM: Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: From Journaling to Vision Board, Part I 
  •  2:30 - 3:30 PM: Connecting with the Mind and Heart of Art Collectors

Monday, April 13

  •  Excursions in Ocho Rios

Tuesday, April 14

  •  9:00 - 10:30 AM: Turning the Page: An Art + Mindfulness Experience
  •  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Marketing in the Now: Staying Relevant Without Burning Out
  •  12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break (Optional: Pick up food at The Galley on Deck 15 and return to the room)
  •  1:00 - 2:30 PM: Healthy Artist: Protecting the Body, Nurturing Creativity, Part I 
  •  2:30 - 3:30 PM: Q&A Panel (Business, Mindset/Emotional and Physical Wellness)

Wednesday, April 15

  •  Excursions in the Grand Cayman Islands

Thursday, April 16

  •  9:00 - 10:30 AM: Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: From Journaling to Vision Board, Part II
  •  10:30 - 12:00 PM: Healthy Artist: Protecting the Body, Nurturing Creativity, Part II
  •  12:00 PM -1:00 PM: Lunch Break (Optional: pick up food at The Galley on Deck 15 and return to the room)
  •  1:00 - 2:30 PM: “What Did You Make?!” Show & Tell Lineup
  •  2:30 - 3:30 PM: Art Business Brainstorming Session
  •  3:30 PM: Group Photo (wear your cruise t-shirt)

Friday, April 17

  •  Bimini Beach Club: Optional Group En Plein Air Art Making/Writing at the beach 
  •  TBD: Optional Oceanside Chat (artists + partners) 

*All presentations will be held at Extra Virgin Restaurant, located on Deck 6.

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