Work of Art Retreat – Ely Folk School
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm CST
Location: Ely, MN
Price: $100
Category: Work of Art
These workshops will be held in-person in Ely, MN, presented by Ely Folk School in partnership with Springboard for the Arts. The “Work of Art” retreat will be held over two dates, Sat-Sun, Oct 26-27, 2024.
These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.
“Work of Art” Retreat
Join us for the Springboard for the Arts “Work of Art” Retreat! This retreat is all about bringing together local working artists and providing them with business skills and resources to support their practice. Here at the Ely Folk School we are fortunate to have the expertise of several working artists who share their passion for their craft through teaching, while also earning on consignment from the handmade goods sold in our mercantile.
The “Work of Art” retreat is a free opportunity for instructors who teach at the Ely Folk School. For artists in the Ely area who do not (yet!) teach with the Folk School, workshop attendance will cost a fee (per workshop or at a discount for the entire weekend.) The workshops will include training focused on pricing, funding, engaging customers and selling work, and business plan essentials, and the weekend will also offer opportunities for connection and conversation with other creators. Join us Saturday after the first day of workshops for a potluck and social time.
Date: Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, October 27, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Presenter: Workshop Facilitator, Springboard for the Arts
Location: Ely Folk School, 209 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731
Tuition: $100 for the entire weekend or $30 per workshop (Ely Folk School Instructors may attend free of charge)
Register: Register by clicking the “Register” button above. You will be redirected to the Ely Folk School Website.
Workshops in this Series
Sat, Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Funding
Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue.
Sat, Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 – 4:30 pm: Pricing
This analytical approach isn’t intended to be the only way to price your work. It’s intended to show you the factors of product production that apply to everything in the marketplace. Once you understand what each of the variables are you’ll be able to customize a formula that fits your business model.
Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Business Plan Essentials
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.
Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 2:00 – 4:30 pm: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work
Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.
This event is made possible in part by funding to the Ely Folk School by the McKnight Foundation.