Learn the essentials of grant writing along with resources for searching and structuring your grants. This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum is always available for free download, or you can buy […]
Budgeting puts you in the driver’s seat towards reaching your financial goals. You wouldn’t take a trip without planning out your path; a budget is your map to reach your financial destination. Whatever that may be for you. This workshop is presented in partnership with LSS Financial Counseling. In this workshop you will: Part of […]
Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business. This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum […]
An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover business models from LLC’s to 501(c)3’s, including information on how to evaluate benefits and risks. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Meet the Instructor Instructor: Andrea Pelloquin (she/her)Bio: Andrea Pelloquin has worked […]
Tonight’s program has been cancelled, and postponed for a later date to be determined. Apologies for the inconvenience. Artist residencies and fellowship programs are opportunities to access dedicated time, space, and funding to creative growth, develop your creative practice in a focused setting, and build relationships with new communities and collaborators. Hear from experienced panelists […]
Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. This workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business […]
For artists who have chosen a platform, this workshop covers the ins and outs of running your online store. Learn how to choose a domain name, accept payments, pack and ship your work, sales tax, product photography and more. Some experience is required. e-Commerce 1 is not required but highly recommended. is geared towards beginners […]
Learn how to maximize your online sales with Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Etsy and other platforms. This workshop is geared towards beginners with little or no experience in e-Commerce. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Meet the Instructor Instructor: Kandace Creel Falcón (they/them)Bio: Kandace Creel Falcón, […]
Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to manage your time. These tools will help you tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility, and structure to help you reach your artistic goals. This workshop is for artists in the region served by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and […]
For artists with an active online store, learn about email and social media marketing, advertising, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and other marketing techniques. Some experience is required. e-Commerce 1 and 2 are not required but highly recommended. This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Meet the […]
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