• Structured Feedback: Each presenting participant gets a dedicated 15-minute block to present their work and receive constructive criticism. Presenters are strongly encouraged to show images that relate to each other allowing a more insightful conversation.

• Supportive Environment: Our sessions are designed to be encouraging and insightful, fostering growth and creativity.

• Diverse Perspectives: Gain fresh insights from fellow artists with varied experiences and artistic approaches.

Critiques are an essential tool for artists and imagemakers. They offer numerous benefits:

1. Self-Understanding: Gain deeper insights into your own work and artistic process.

2. External Perspectives: Learn how others perceive and interpret your images.

3. Goal-Oriented Feedback: Receive ideas and suggestions to help you achieve your artistic goals.

4. Skill Development: Participating in critiques, both as a presenter and observer, helps develop critical thinking and analysis skills crucial for artistic growth.

5. Community Building: Engage with like-minded individuals, fostering a strong and supportive artistic community.

HMPC is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for its members. Behavior that disrespects a person’s rights, dignity, or self-worth will not be tolerated. When participating in critique, please be mindful to:

• Allow everyone space to share their thoughts

• Not dominate the conversation

• Be constructive with your feedback – it’s an opportunity for growth!

• Follow the instructor’s directions and time constraints

HMPC reserves the right to remove anyone not following these guidelines from a session in progress and/or any future critiques.