CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists - LA

September 17 - October 15, 2014

The Business of Art™ - Entrepreneurial Training for Artists

CCI’s signature program, the Business of Art™, is specifically designed to enhance the business skills of artists and creative entrepreneurs. As a Business of Art™ student, you will learn key skills that will provide you with the knowledge and resources to help advance your art career, develop your ideas, and increase your financial independence. Business of Art™ workshop sessions are taught by arts and business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit experience. Over five weeks, you will learn key concepts involved in goal-setting, marketing and self-promotion, money management, legal issues, strategic planning and project financing. In the final session, all students will have the opportunity to receive feedback and insights in small group Cluster Counseling sessions with leading arts and business professionals. To supplement the program, you will also receive a copy of The Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment, a CCI publication now in its second edition.

Workshops begin Wednesday, September 17, 2014. This 5-week intensive session will alternate between Wednesday evening workshops and Saturday full-day workshop sessions following this schedule:

Session 1: Wednesday, September 17, 6:30-9:30 pm

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

Session 2: Saturday, September 27, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

• Morning Session: 
  Where Do I Begin? Setting Your Personal Goals - Nancy Walch
  
  
• Lunch Break*
  
  
• Afternoon Sessions:
  Financial Literacy and Money Consciousness for Artists - Mari Riddle
  Legal Issues for Artists - Greg Victoroff

 Session 3: Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-9:30 pm

• Marketing and Promoting Yourself, Your Art, or Your Arts Business - Nancy Hytone Leb

Session 4: Saturday, October 11, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 

• Morning Session: 
  Financing Your Arts Project or Business - Corbett Barklie 
  
  
• Lunch Break*
  
  
• Afternoon Session:
  Where Do I Go From Here? Strategic Planning - Judith Teitelman

Session 5: Wednesday, October 15, 6:00-9:30 pm 

• Cluster Counseling and Final Wrap-Up
  
  

*Lunch is NOT provided. 
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!"

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

“I found the course to be excellent. The CCI staff was excellent as were the instructors. I left with many tools, knowledge and a network of supportive artists. I feel empowered to succeed!”

Dates: Beginning Wednesday, September 17, 2014, alternating Saturdays and Wednesdays through October 15. (Please refer to specific date schedule below).
Times: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Cost: $225

 *To enroll in a workshop, you must first become a member of CCI and create a user name and password. CCI membership is free of charge and open to the public.

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

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