Artists build their creative practices in many different ways, but often run up against the same sets of practical career questions – What steps do I take next? How do I price my work? How do I market what I do? Where do I start?
Springboard offers the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists curriculum to address these fundamental questions in a practical and accessible format. This curriculum has helped thousands of artists meet their career goals and make a living and a life.
Developed by artists, for artists, and based on decades of Springboard’s work and partnerships, the Work of Art series has been taught at arts organizations, libraries, and colleges in over 80 communities in the Upper Midwest and replicated across the country by artists, organizations, and educational institutions. The curriculum is applicable across disciplines, and features insights from visual artists, writers and playwrights, performers, filmmakers, and multimedia artists.
Our professional development curriculum is designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines, including visual, performing, and literary arts. Partners can present the whole series or individual workshops that best suit their needs.
The curriculum starts with big-picture career planning, and covers critical topics such as marketing, promotions, legal considerations, and business development. Sections can be used individually, or as a series.
This training is designed by artists for artists to develop your creative business. Available as a free digital PDF and a physical workbook for purchase.
A 4-week intensive designed for artists’ organizations, arts leaders, and arts educators who want to lead the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists curriculum in their community.
Work of Art workshops are regularly offered virtually, hybrid, and in-person. They are led by practicing artists and are opportunities to learn from working professionals and peers. The Work of Art curriculum is available as a free download or for purchase as a workbook, and can be used for individual settings, group learning, or in a classroom setting. Work of Art is a continually relevant resource, perfect for establishing early career fundamentals, or re-imagining and re-evaluating as a creative career progresses.
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