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

September 16 - November 4, 2015

The Business of Art™ - Entrepreneurial Training for Artists

CCI’s signature program, the Business of Art, is 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 eight workshops, 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 16th.  The sessions are as follows:

Session 1: Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30-9:30pm
The Business of Art: Presenting Yourself as an Artist  - Lauren Bailey

Session 2: Wednesday, September 23rd, 6:30-9:30pm
Where Do I Begin? Setting Your Personal Goals - Terry Wolverton

Session 3: Wednesday, September 30th, 6:30-9:30pm 
Marketing & Promoting Yourself, Your Art, or Your Arts Business - Marlon Fuentes 

Session 4: Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30-9:30pm
Legal Issues for Artists - Greg Victoroff 

Session 5: Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30-9:30pm
Financial Literacy & Money Consciousness for Artists - Susan Braig

Session 6: Wednesday, October 21st, 6:30-9:30pm
Financing Your Arts Project or Business - Mari Riddle 

Session 7: Wednesday, October 28th, 6:30- 9:30pm 
Where Do I Go From Here? Strategic Planning - Judith Teitelman

Session 8: Wednesday, November 4th, 6:00-9:30pm
Cluster Counseling and Final Wrap-Up - Susan Braig, Marlon Fuentes, Mari Riddle, Judith Teitelman

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 leave with many tools, knowledge and a network of supportive artists. I feel empowered to succeed!”
 

Dates & Times: Wednesdays, September 16th - November 4th, 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm

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

Enrollment is limited to 24 students.

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

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