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One Year In, We’re as AmbitioUS as Ever.

As 2019 comes to a close, Angie Kim reflects on Year 1 of AmbitioUS. Read this story on Medium.

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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Upcoming Workshops

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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Know Your Numbers: Price, Profit & Positioning (LA)

Led by art business consultant Jeremiah Olayinka Ojo, this workshop is designed to demystify common misnomers on pricing artwork. Presented in collaboration with ZEAL as part of their LA Mastermind Salon series, and co-hosted by Center for Business and Management of the Arts @ Claremont Graduate University.

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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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Publications

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

One Year In, We’re as AmbitioUS as Ever.

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

The Business of Art 8-week Series (LA)

Know Your Numbers: Price, Profit & Positioning (LA)

Quick Grant Program

California Art Leaders Investment (CALI) Accelerator Program

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