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Watch CCI's Webinar on Technology and Art Business: From Blockchain to Smart Contracts

Watch a recording of the 12/5/19 webinar led by Sarah Conley Odenkirk of Art Converge. This 1 hour workshop provides an overview and discussion about emerging models including cryptocurrency, blockchain, fractionalized interests, and smart contracts in an art business context.

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Watch Video from the 2019 AmbitioUS Convening

Watch footage of sessions from the inaugural 2019 AmbitioUS convening that took place in Oakland, California on October 23. Video recordings are available on various topics, such as "The Role of Culture in Societal Transformation" and "Innovations in Capital Support."

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EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

As many in our community are working to recover from wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters, CCI has compiled a list of financial resources available to artists and their families.

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Investing in Artists Grantees Announced

With support from The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) announces the six new grantees of the Investing in Artists program.

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How Artists are leading Inclusive Economy efforts

Read "I Went Looking for Artists in the Inclusive Economy, and They Were Already There" by Angie Kim, President & CEO of CCI, in the second in a series of essays on what we're learning through the AmbitioUS initiative, now on Medium.

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Upcoming Workshops

Tax Tips for Artists (LA)

When it comes to taxes, artists have unique needs and benefits. As both a tax preparer and a working actor, Emily Churchill, EA, specializes in the concerns that are unique to creative workers. Artists and creatives of all backgrounds will learn best practices and important take-aways about the current tax code in a friendly and confidential setting.

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The Business of Art 8-week Series (LA)

CCI's signature workshop series, The Business of Art™ - Entrepreneurial Training for Artists, returns to Los Angeles starting March 28, 2020. Need help with tuition? Apply early for a Quick Grant (no later than Feb 15, 2020).

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Quick Grant Program

The Quick Grant Program provides reimbursement funds to San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations and individual artists in the State of California for professional development activities.

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California Art Leaders Investment (CALI) Accelerator Program

CALI Accelerator (formerly Next Gen Arts) grants provide scholarships up to $1,000 to nonprofit arts administrators, with a priority for those whose perspectives are not well represented by the conventional arts and culture field, to practice their leadership vision and voice.

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SALE EXTENDED: The 2nd edition of Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment provides you with key knowledge, tools and resources to help you advance your art practice. Save $5 and get free shipping with discount code HOLIDAY19!

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News + Views

Watch CCI's Webinar on Technology and Art Business: From Blockchain to Smart Contracts

Watch Video from the 2019 AmbitioUS Convening

EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

Investing in Artists Grantees Announced

How Artists are leading Inclusive Economy efforts

Tax Tips for Artists (LA)

The Business of Art 8-week Series (LA)

Quick Grant Program

California Art Leaders Investment (CALI) Accelerator Program

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