There are many ways to make a living as a working writer! This virtual workshop explores some of the niche markets that writers can break into, including children’s literature, comics, work-for-hire IP projects, and general interest nonfiction books. Participants will gain an overview of how these sectors operate, where opportunities exist, and how to position […]
Artists everywhere are finding creative ways to respond to the needs, ideas, and opportunities within their communities—from zines and fashion shows to winter play and beyond. Join Sarah Johnson (Winona) and Sophie Wang (Twin Cities) for a conversation about their community-based artistic practices. They’ll share how they balance their own creative vision with the needs […]
Get a big picture view of the components of your artist website, find clarity on whether you need a website for your artistic practice and learn the basics of creating a website. This workshop is a part of Work of Art+, a series of workshops that complement the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, […]
Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples. 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 […]
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals. 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 […]
This three-hour session combines a one-hour instructional workshop with a two-hour guided work session to help artists learn the basics of working with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Logic Pro. The workshop portion will introduce core concepts of recording and editing audio, including navigating the DAW interface, setting up tracks, recording audio or MIDI, […]
Get a hands-on, step-by-step approach to writing a range of statements that best represent your work as an artist. This workshop is a part of Work of Art+, a series of workshops that complement the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all […]
This in-person program introduces artists to the fundamentals of reading, understanding, and negotiating contracts they may encounter throughout their creative careers. Designed for artists across disciplines, this session focuses on practical, real-world agreements, helping participants build confidence navigating common terms and provisions. We’ll review key contract components and how they impact ownership rights and creative […]
Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples. 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 […]
This two-hour, drop-in study hall is designed for artists and creatives who want focused, hands-on support in a small group setting with preparing their taxes, with guidance from the team at Prepare+Prosper. Participants can choose between two tracks based on where they are in the tax-filing process. If you’re ready to file: DIY Tax Filing […]
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