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SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20230920T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
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UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20230927T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231004T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231011T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231018T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231025T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231101T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231108T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231115T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
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SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20230920T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20230927T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231004T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231011T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231018T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231025T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231101T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231108T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1023-@cciarts.org
DTSTAMP:20260418T000219
DTSTART:20231115T100000
SUMMARY:CCI - The Business of Art: Entrepreneurial Training for Artists
DESCRIPTION:-- --\n\nÂ Â \n\n--------------------------------------------
 ----------------------------\n\nThe Business of Art is aÂ QUICK GRANT el
 igible activity for California artists who apply by JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â \nB
 e sure to register for the workshop in addition toÂ applying for the gra
 nt.Â More info below!\n\n-----------------------------------------------
 -------------------------\n\nÂ \n\nIf you are an artist, you have an art
 s business. Get the entrepreneurial tools and resources you need to sust
 ain and thrive as an artist.\n\nLearn key concepts and strategies for ma
 rketing and self-promotion, money management, planning and project finan
 cing. Get clear on your core values and who values your work. Assess you
 r strengths and available opportunities. Create structures to meet your 
 goals. Meet peers from across the creative disciplines; share knowledge 
 and build relationships to support you as you grow.Â \n\nThe Center for 
 Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, ne
 tworking and financial independence for individuals in the arts. Our sig
 nature program, the Business of Art, is designed to enhance the business
  skills of artists and entrepreneurs working across the creative discipl
 ines. Taught by arts business leaders with both commercial and nonprofit
  experience, the Business of Art curriculum is rooted in the idea that y
 our art business is driven by two elements: your core values and the peo
 ple who value what you do. Participants learn key concepts involved in g
 oal-setting, business models, marketing and self-promotion, money manage
 ment, legal issues, strategic planning, and project financing.Â \n\nFrom
  September 13 to November 15, 2023, two dozen artists from a variety dis
 ciplines will meet online weekly for online presentations by arts and bu
 siness leaders who will share innovative ideas and inspiration for susta
 ining your art business. CCIâ€™s publicationÂ Business of Art: An Artist
 â€™s Guide to Profitable Self-EmploymentÂ (3rd Edition) and an online Bu
 siness of Art Toolkit will supplement the webinars with readings, worksh
 eets, and resources to support you in your career.\n\nIn weekly virtualÂ
  seminars you will hear fromÂ experts in the field (many of whom are als
 o practicing artists), exchange ideas and resources with your peers, and
  apply what you learn to growing your own arts business. In the final se
 ssion, each artist will present their art business model and celebrate t
 heir accomplishment as a cohort.\n\nThis 10-week workshop will be conduc
 ted online via Zoom Meetings. Presenters will lead live, interactive wor
 kshops, and additionalÂ peerÂ learning will take place inÂ breakout grou
 ps.Â Most of the sessions will be recorded, however liveÂ participation 
 is strongly encouraged. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.\n\nRegister
  early; enrollment is limited and this program will sell out!\n\nÂ \n\n-
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------\
 n\nÂ \n\n-- Schedule: Â  --\n\nThis 10-week class meets via Zoom on Wedn
 esdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMÂ (Pacific) / 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Eastern).\n\
 nSession 1: September 13\nPresenting Yourself as an ArtistÂ \n\nSession 
 2: September 20\nIdentifying Your Values & Setting Goals / JEREMIAH OLAY
 INKA OJO\n\nSession 3: September 27\nDesigning Your Business Model & Bui
 ldingÂ a Business Plan / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 4: October 4\nPromoting 
 Yourself & Your Work / KATRINA FRYE\n\nSession 5: October 11\nLegal Issu
 es for Artists / JONATHAN TOBIN\n\nSession 6: October 18\nManaging Your 
 Money / AMY SMITH\n\nSession 7: October 25\nFunding Your Art Project or 
 Business / ELAINE GROGAN-LUTTRULL\n\nSession 8: November 1\nMoving Forwa
 rd with Strategic Planning / AMY KWESKIN\n\nSession 9: November 8\nClust
 er Counseling / ALL PRESENTERS\n\nSession 10: November 15\nFinal Present
 ations & Graduation!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPresenter Bios\n\nÂ \n\n----------------
 --------------------------------------------------------\n\nWATCH NOW:Â 
 BUSINESS OF ART: PRICING EXCERPT\n\n------------------------------------
 ------------------------------------\n\n-- Â  --\n\n-- Tech Requirements
 :Â  --\n\nWe will use Zoom meetings to meet online. Please plan to call 
 in from a location with a strong internet connection, where you are able
  to share and listen comfortably. Youâ€™ll need a laptop or desktop comp
 uter with video and headphones. Workshop materials will be shared electr
 onically via Google Drive, however you do not need a Gmail account to vi
 ew those files.\n\nÂ \n\n-- Time Requirements: --\n\nWeekly homework ass
 ignments will be given, including reading chapters from the workbook and
  completing worksheets. We recommend allocating at leastÂ 1-2 hoursÂ eac
 h week for homework (depending on your reading speed). Homework will not
  be graded, but we have found that artists who commit time to working on
 Â their art businesses tend to benefit most from the workshop experience
 .\n\nWe highly encourage artists to meet up (virtually or in-person) to 
 work on exercises together between classes. Given how isolated many arti
 sts are in their daily practice, we find that using the "buddy system" c
 an help with confidence, motivation, and accountability.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 \n\n-- Cost:Â  --\n\n$250 early bird registration (ends Sept 1); then $3
 00 thereafter.\n\nPayment plans can be arranged.Â Please email jennelyn@
 cciarts.orgÂ with any questions.\n\n-- Register --\n\nPlease Note: This 
 program is now sold out.\n\n-- Â  --\n\n--------------------------------
 ----------------------------------------\n\nQuick Grants & Business of A
 rt: What to KnowÂ \n\n(UPDATED JUNE 20, 2023)\n\nCalifornia-based artist
 s may be eligible for aÂ Quick Grant to cover Business of Art tuition.Â 
 \n\n* The Quick Grant program awards funds up to $600 forÂ professional 
 development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business
  skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the granteeâ€™s 
 practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization.Â See Quick 
 Grant guidelines, FAQ, and application portal here.\n\n* Quick Grant app
 lications are processed on a monthly cycle and are due on the 15th of ev
 ery month with a one-month turnaround. In order to qualify for this Busi
 ness of Art workshop,Â you mustÂ apply for the Quick Grant no later than
  JulyÂ 15, 2023.Â You will be notified of your award status by AugustÂ 1
 5, 2023.\n\n* If awarded funding, it is your responsibility to register 
 for the Business of Art. CCI is unable to register grantees for their ap
 proved activity/ies.\n\nIF YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS OF ART AND 
 ARE NOT AWARDED A GRANT: You have until September 11, 2023, to cancel an
 d request a tuition refund.\n\nIF YOU ARE AWARDED A GRANT BUT DO NOT REG
 ISTER BEFORE THE WORKSHOP SELLS OUT: You may request to have your awarde
 d funds transferred to another eligible professional development activit
 y.\n\nQuestions about Quick Grants? EmailÂ quickgrant@cciarts.org.\n\nÂ 
 \n\nÂ \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------
 ----------\n\nCancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up t
 o 48 hours prior to first workshop date. Fees nonrefundable after that d
 ate.\n\nPhotography Policy: Center for Cultural Innovation takes photos 
 and videos at our activities for non-commercial, archival, and promotion
 al purposes. By attending this workshop series, you are acknowledging th
 at your likeness may appear on our website, social media platforms, ephe
 mera and publications, and/or archives. If you have any objections, plea
 se let us know, and thank you.\n\n--------------------------------------
 ----------------------------------\n\nThis workshop is made possible wit
 h support from:\n\nÂ \n\nÂ  Â Â Â  Â Â \n\nÂ \n\n-----------------------
 -------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Participant Test
 imonials --\n\n"Business of Art has been one of the most crucial experie
 nces I've encountered in my career as an emerging artist. I feel inspire
 d, with renewed vigor, a deeper well of confidence, and an excitement to
  keep mining my depths!"\n\n"It was so valuable to discuss my personal e
 xperiences in my art business and discover commonalities between myself 
 and other artists in the workshop!"\n\n"I learned to narrow my focus tow
 ard tangible goals that will support a more sustainable practice. Throug
 hout the program, I felt uplifted and supported by Allison, the fellow p
 articipants, and the guest teachers. It was validating to work with peer
 s on problems and issues that resonated with all of us, knowing that we 
 are not alone on this adventure toward creating our artistic dreams, eve
 n in the midst of the pandemic. While the experience was virtual and par
 ticipants from many different areas in California, there was a true sens
 e of community and solidarity. I needed that."\n\n"I no longer feel like
  my career is a thing thatâ€™s just going to happen to me. \nMy career i
 s a thing that I control."Â \n\nÂ \n\n----------------------------------
 --------------------------------------\n\nÂ \n\n-- Unable to takeÂ this 
 workshop? --\n\nBuild your entrepreneurial skills with the Business of A
 rt workbook!Â \n\nÂ \n\nPURCHASE THE BOOK\n\nÂ 
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