CCI - The Business of Art - Entrepreneurial Training for Artists

March 29 - May 14, 2014

The Business of Art™ - Entrepreneurial Training for Artists

Artists and creative entrepreneurs who take CCI's signature 8-week program, Business of Art™, learn key business skills that provide them with the knowledge and resources to help advance their art, develop their ideas, and increase their financial independence. Business of Art™ classes are taught by a variety of business leaders with experience in both corporate and nonprofit entities. Students learn key concept involved in goal-setting, strategic planning, marketing and self-promotion, money management, legal issues, and project financing. In addition to classroom training, all Business of Art™ students participate in cluster counseling sessions with leading arts and business professionals.

Workshops begin Saturday, March 29, 2014, and continue with 7 Wednesday sessions to include:

Session 1: The Business of Art: Presenting Yourself as an Artist - Nancy Walch

Session 2: Where Do I Begin? Setting Your Personal Goals - Nancy Walch

Session 3: Marketing and Promoting Yourself, Your Art, or Your Arts Business - Nancy Hytone Leb

Session 4: Legal Issues for Artists - Greg Victoroff

Session 5: Financial Literacy and Money Consciousness for Artists - Mari Riddle

Session 6: Financing Your Arts Project or Business - Corbett Barklie

Session 7: Where Do I Go From Here? Strategic Planning - Judith Teitelman

Session 8: Cluster Counseling and Final Wrap-Up - trainers to be announced

Enrollment is limited to 24 students.

What former attendees are saying:

"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experiences I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspired, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to keep mining my depths!"

"It was so valuable to discuss my personal experiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself and other artists in the workshop!"

"I learned tangible concepts and overarching ideas that are crucial to my moving forward!"

"Business of Art is one of the most vital resources for artists in Los Angeles. I'm so grateful for the experience!"

Dates: Saturday, March 29, 2014 plus 7 consecutive Wednesdays, April 2 - May 14, 2014

Time: Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm, Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cost: $225

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up to 48 hours prior to workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that date.

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