Commission a Sculpture
With over 80 life-sized bronze figures and close to 200 sculptures created to date, Dave now works almost exclusively by commission. Each sculpture is unique and one-of-a-kind.
Everyone knows that a bronze sculpture is a wonderful focal point in a public space. But in the private space, it can become a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. Why not commission a bronze to commemorate your child, grandchild, teen, parent, grandparent
Portrait or bust
INCREDIBLY REASONABLE! Most sculptors send their work out to a fine art foundry to be cast into bronze. But because Dave does the whole process himself -- from clay to wax to bronze -- he can create your unique sculpture for a fraction of the cost other artists would have to charge. Only a handful of other artists in the country can make this claim.
Price is determined by the complexity of the sculpture. A commissioned, one-of-a-kind bronze starts at about $15,000 for a child or $30,000 for an adult.
*A new car starts at around $20,000 -- and what is it worth 10 years later??*
Contact Dave for more information!
Artist Residencies 
Bring "Artist Dave" to your child's school!
An art educator with over 25 years of experience, Dave has completed scores of residencies at schools all over the Northeast. He will travel anywhere in the US to do a residency. Residencies typically last three weeks (15 school days) and are primarily geared towards the elementary school level.
A collaborative effort between the students and "Artist Dave," Dave will create a custom sculpture on-site, based upon your school's specifications. He will then take it back to his studio to cast into bronze at the end of the residency.
Each child becomes an active, hands-on participant in the process by adding clay to the sculpture.
Residency prices start at $12,000* plus travel expenses, room and board (if necessary).
*Price includes the costof the bronze sculpture created during the residency.
What are teachers saying?
"Students responded well to Dave. He was patient, yet challenging to the students throughout the process" -KarenGrill, Sugercreek Intermediate School
"This program exceeded my expectations. Not only did Dave create a sculpture, he actively involved the students at each step of the process and he related it to other areas of their lives. Students were interested, attentive and motivated. They put forth effort to meet Dave's expectations" - Diane DeVallance, Ridgeway Elementary
"Mr. Poulin's methods are outstanding! I can certainly see now how one could apply this method of teaching in many subject areas." - Julie Dennis, Smethport Elementary School
"Dave did an excellent job with the kids! It is a program that I would recomend to any school district." - Natalie Lundgren, Smethport Elementary
Contact Dave for more information!
Lectures & Motivational Speaking
As a lifelong educator and college professor, Dave has lectured all over the United States and the world.
Topics may include:
The role of the arts in society
The significance of art in public education
The future of the arts in contemporary culture
Funding art in your community
The Artrepreneur: Art and the Business of Art
Contact Dave to discuss a speaking engagement in these or other topics
Consulting
Dave has a unique vision and is able to provide outstanding consulting services to private, public and art organizations alike. Whether you need help with programming, operations, locating funding or creative problem solving, Dave can help your organization find new directions. If you're just starting out, he can offer unparalleled insight into building your arts business.
Likewise, based upon his 25+ years of casting experience, Dave has built several foundries here and abroad. His consulting services are an exceptional resource for anyone seeking to build a fine art foundry.
Contact Dave to discuss consulting services!
Workshops
LIFE OF AN ARTIST: A Workshop on how to Realize Your Dreams
Dave has been developing his Life of an Artist workshop for several years. This is a one-day program that addresses issues such as starting your journey, establishing realistic goals, overcoming obstacles, merging your creative self with your business self, making major and small decisions, marketing and more.
Here's what people are saying about Dave's LIFE OF AN ARTIST workshop:
"We have many of these workshops and this one has definately been the best!" Jerry Marker, stained glass artist
"Informative, well taught. Dave is a natural teacher/story teller. It is good to talk to a successful artist" George Cless, visual artist
"Very informative workshop, more areas covered than I was wxpecting." Carl and Sallie Sandstrom, porcelain painters
"Incredible enthusiasm and spirit, inspiration and hope!" Valerie Stoeltzing, protrait painter
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: A Workshop on Selling Art from your Home and Studio
This is a one-day workshop covering topics that include first impressions, marketing tools, displaying your artwork, how to sell and expand your sales.
Teach yourself to see you and your world through the eyes of a total stranger!
Contact Dave to discuss workshop opportunities!