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Weekend Scene: Art Business Summit….

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August 19 / 17 Hello, guys! Just a few posts to share with you. I know I posted this before, but this is just a reminder courtesy of Arts Business Institute. Take a look….. Credit source: Art Business Institute     The Creative Arts Society and Arts Business Institute present a professional development event for artists and makers October 21-22, 2017  Taking place at Soma Vida 2324 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas 78702 Join us in the fabulous arts destination city of Austin, Texas for an intensive weekend summit focused on growing your creative small business. This program teaches practical, step-by-step, actionable strategies. Schedule at a Glance Friday, October 20th – Reception/Networking at Soma Vida 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Keynote “Welcome to Austin” Guest speaker: Michael Abedin, Editor of Austin All Natural Magazine    Saturday, October 21st 9:00 a.m.  Registration  9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Creative Marketing Strategies – Carolyn Edlund 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Pricing for Profit – Rosen/Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch – special presentation “What You Need to Know About Fine Art Printing” with guest speaker Neil Ganucheau, CEO of Skyline Printing 12:45 p.m. – …

Wednz Scene: ABI Workshop in August

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May 10 / 17 Arts Business Institute has another workshop coming in August and Shadowboxerinc is here to pass the information along…. cred: arts business institute Please join us for the Thriving Artists Workshop WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA Artists & Makers Studios 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland August 12-13, 2017   Want to launch and grow your own business as an artist? Interested in moving from part-time to full-time, struggling to sustainable? This two-day workshop program is designed to guide you into a successful business model. Learn best practices firsthand with some of the top experts in the industry.  Schedule at a Glance – Saturday, August 12 9:00 a.m  Registration 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.   The New Marketplace – Wendy Rosen 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Creative Marketing – Carolyn Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Lunch (meal provided) – Expert Panel Discussion 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.    Pricing for Profit – Wendy Rosen/Carolyn Edlund 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.      Sales Strategies for Artists – Carolyn Edlund 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.      Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled)   Schedule at a Glance …

Weekend Scene: ABI Reminder…..Artist & Maker Business Bootcamp

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Feb. 4 / 17 First weekend for February. Not a lot to cover, but I do have a reminder, courtesy of the Arts Business Institute (ABI). I’ve posted this a few months ago, but again this is a reminder…. cred: arts business institute February 18-19, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA Learn How to Price, Market and Sell Your Art or Craft   Are you passionate about growing your creative business? This event is designed specifically for fine artists and craft artists who want to succeed on a professional level.   Schedule at a Glance Saturday, February 18th 9:00 a.m.  Registration opens 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    The New Marketplace – Wendy Rosen 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Creative Marketing Strategies – Carolyn Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch break 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.     Wholesale 101 – Wendy Rosen 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Creative Sales Strategies  – Carolyn Edlund 3:00 p.m.     Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled)   Sunday, February 19th 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.     Pricing for Profit – Rosen/Edlund 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. …

Wednesday Scene: ABI Business Summit

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Feb. 1 / 17 cred: arts business institute Bridges to Santa Fe and The Arts Business Institute present a professional development event for artists and art educators This event is designed specifically for artists who want to succeed on a professional level. Presentations focus on practical business strategies that build a solid foundation for entrepreneurs and help grow the local economy with a skilled talent base.   Schedule at a Glance Friday, March 31st – Gallery Reception and Welcome 7:00 p.m. Blue Rain Gallery Downtown, 130 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe “Artists as Business People” Speaker: Elizabeth Hulings, Director of the Clark Hulings Fund Saturday, April 1st 9:00 a.m.  Registration – Form & Concept, Second Floor 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    The New Marketplace – Wendy Rosen 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Creative Marketing Strategies – Carolyn Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch topic: The Corporate Art Market – Carolyn Edlund (meal provided) 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.     Pricing for Profit – Rosen/Edlund 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Copyright Protection for Artists – Talia Kosh 3:00 p.m.  – 5:00 p.m.      Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled) 7:00 …

Creative Close-Up: Helpful Articles In the Arts

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Jan. 31. /17 Hello! Having a hard time with the wi-fi connection, but I’m pulling through it. You have seen past posts about the Arts Business Institute or ABI. Well for today’s Creative Close-Up, I’ve decided to put the some helpful articles. I hope they are beneficial to you. Here, take a look at these recent three…… cred: arts business institute How to Deal With Difficult Customers   Artist & Maker Pricing Strategies    What Sets Your Work Apart?   These are the recent articles that ABI has and if you want the latest post, just enter your email address.               featured image: unknown  

Wednesday Scene: Arts Business Institute Workshop

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Jan. 11 / 17 Morning! Arts Business Institute has a boot camp coming. It’s one of the first events for ABI….. cred: arts business institute   February 18-19, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA Are you passionate about growing your creative business? This event is designed specifically for fine artists and craft artists who want to succeed on a professional level. Schedule at a Glance Saturday, February 18th 9:00 a.m.  Registration opens 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    The New Marketplace – Wendy Rosen 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Creative Marketing Strategies – Carolyn Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch break 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.     Wholesale 101 – Wendy Rosen 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Creative Sales Strategies  – Carolyn Edlund 3:00 p.m.     Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled) Sunday, February 19th 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.     Pricing for Profit – Rosen/Edlund 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Building Gallery Relationships – Carolyn Edlund 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Artist & Expert Panel Discussion 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.    Lunch Break 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.      Making Work That …

Wednesday Scene: ABI Workshop

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August 31 / 16 Morning…..Arts Business Institute has a workshop coming. No time to fiddle daddle, let’s get to the details. cred: arts business institute Cuyahoga Valley Art Center and The Arts Business Institute Present THE THRIVING ARTIST: Business Strategies to Market and Sell Your Artwork October 29-30 2016 2131 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio   SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Saturday, October 29th 9:00 a.m.  Registration opens 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Making Work That Sells – Wendy Rosen 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Creative Marketing for Artists – Carolyn Edlund 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Lunch break 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Pricing for Profit – Wendy Rosen 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Create an Effective Art Website – Carolyn Edlund 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled)   Sunday, October 30th 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Licensing Your Art – Carolyn Edlund 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Who is Your Customer? – Wendy Rosen 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Lunch break 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Selling Art Online – Carolyn Edlund 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Building Gallery Relationships – Carolyn Edlund 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Individual Artist Consultations (pre-scheduled)   Individual Course Details (all …

Shadow Spotlight: Arts Business Institute

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August 8 / 16 Hello and good morning! The second week of August is here, have a few posts to put this week. First, Arts Business Institute or ABI is this month’s Creative Close-Up. (cred: arts business institute) The Arts Business Institute was founded as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2002 to serve a crucial, common need in the art- and craft-making communities – practical business education for creative entrepreneurs. The Arts Business Institute partners with art nonprofits, business development centers and art education organizations across the nation to provide specialized technical assistance and business education for studio artists, craft professionals and creative entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to a national audience of collectors and galleries. Curriculum:  The Arts Business Institute offers a structured curriculum developed by industry experts over the past 15 years. Courses include product development, production schedules, booth design, display and lighting, gallery negotiations, event marketing, wholesaling, retailing, gallery start-up, credit, collection and sales terms, licensing, intellectual property, pricing, contracts and many other topics. Our Unique Strategy:  Many artists struggle with the day-to-day …