Here’s Lilla! She’s got 30 years’ experience as a top art agent and decades more in the creative industry. Let her nurture and mentor you like she did for the dozens of artists she represented.
It’s official: Lilla’s transformative, intimate small-group mentoring intensive, Inner Circle, is BACK for 2026, from October 12th to November 20th! It will only be running once, so whether you want to get that picture book deal, a fabric collection or the editorial illustration commission that you’ve been dreaming off, this is your chance to pursue it with the guidance and wisdom of an industry expert.
And to make it as accessible as possible to as many people as possible, we’ve added in the option to pay in six installments so you can spread the cost over time.
The first two rounds of Inner Circle sold out completely, so we’re thrilled that it will be running again for just 12 artists who are ready to grow, blossom and bloom in their creative careers and make real money from making art.
Inner Circle was born from a simple idea: what if a small group of artists could receive the kind of thoughtful, personalized guidance Lilla offered for decades as a top art agent, in a warm, supportive, real‑time mentoring environment?
For 30 years, Lilla nurtured and championed the artists she represented at every stage of their careers, helping them find their voice, strengthen their work, and understand where they fit in the marketplace. Now that Lilla Rogers Studio has closed its doors, she’s pouring that same care, insight, and enthusiasm into the artists she mentors in Inner Circle.
What is Inner Circle? From October 12th, you’ll thrive with six weeks of warm, nurturing supportive mentoring from an industry expert with decades of experience, designed to help you move your creative career forward in huge bounds with clarity, confidence, and momentum. It’s definitely not one‑size‑fits‑all: each round of Inner Circle is tailored to meet the requirements of the specific group, with personalized assignments from art agent Lilla.
What makes Inner Circle different?
- Twice‑weekly live Zoom group sessions with Lilla: Each week includes a Monday check‑in and a deeper mid‑week session, meaning you get accountability and room to ask questions while you’re actually working, not after you’re stuck.
- Highly personalized assignments: Lilla customizes assignments based on your own personal goals, style, and interests – and if something isn’t working, it gets adjusted.
- A small, supportive group: With just 12 participants, everyone is seen, heard, and encouraged. Artists consistently say the group becomes an unexpected highlight — a community they didn’t realize they needed.
- A private one‑to‑one with Lilla: After the six weeks end, every participant receives a warm, hour‑long private session with Lilla to talk next steps, career direction, portfolio strategy, or anything else on your mind.
Screenshot from a group meeting from the first round of Inner Circle. As well as giving you unprecedented access to Lilla’s wisdom and knowledge, you’ll also get to know a fabulous group of creatives.
The results speak for themselves. Artists from previous rounds have shared how Inner Circle helped them:
- Clarify their style and stop second‑guessing
- Create portfolio‑ready work with confidence
- Understand where their art fits in the market and work on pieces for that market
- Break through creative blocks and overthinking
- Feel genuinely supported
Many participants describe Inner Circle as one of the most meaningful investments they’ve ever made in their art – but don’t take our word for it: read about what participants really thought about their time in Inner Circle here.
Plus Inner Circle continues to evolve. Lilla listens closely to what students need, and the structure has grown more supportive with each iteration. The twice‑weekly meeting rhythm came directly from her desire to be there for artists in real time – to guide, encourage, and help them succeed, not struggle alone.
Grab your spot now! If you’re craving direction, if you want thoughtful, honest feedback from someone who truly understands the creative industry, and if you’re ready to stop circling and start moving forward, then Inner Circle may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
As always, spaces are strictly limited. This will sell out, and once the 12 places are filled, registration will close – so don’t miss out!
Pay by installments: Great news! We’ve extended our payment plan this year. You can now pay over six installments, making Inner Circle accessible to as many people as possible. Find out more here.
Lilla says it best: “I would be honored to help you refine your style, gain clarity and direction, and tune into who you are — so I can offer tailored advice drawn from my decades as a former art agent. All while you enjoy the camaraderie of a close‑knit group of creatives.”
We would love to welcome you into this next Inner Circle, from October 12th to November 20th. Sign up here.
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
P.S. We’re not sure when Inner Circle will run again. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this may be it.
