The Art of Doing Business as a Creative
Working on creative tasks may be easier and more appealing than working on business tasks, but ignoring the business side won’t benefit your creative business in the long run. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned pro, this workshop is for you. The Art of Doing Business as a Creative is tailored to provide the foundation you need to start, stabilize and grow your creative business. Expert panelists will provide information on business basics, including for seasonal operations, branding, social media, selling your work, and much more. Invest in yourself as a creative business and sign up today.
Agenda for The Art of Doing Business as a Creative
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Presenters |
3/14 |
9:30-10:00 |
Registration and coffee |
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10:00- 11:45 |
Business Basics for Creatives |
Pam Andersen CDP Director of Business & Credit Programs, Kara Mewhinney Director of Cultural Affairs, Erika Nickerson artist in residence at The 204 and owner of Beach Cottage Living Cape Cod |
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11:45-12:45 |
Lunch and Networking Activity |
Lunch provided |
|
12:45-2:30 |
The Art of Branding |
Amanda Converse, Love.Live.Local., Molly Demeulenaere, Cultural Center Cape Cod and Christian Sparrow, Graphic Designer and Owner of Sunbird |
|
2:30-3:00 |
Question & Answer Closing Remarks |
Panelists |
3/21 |
9:30-10:00 |
Registration and coffee |
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|
10:00- 11:45 |
The Art of Social Media |
Shayna Ferullo, owner of Tidal Marketing and Snowy Owl Coffee and Erika Nickerson artist in residence at The 204 and owner of Beach Cottage Living Cape Cod |
|
11:45-12:45 |
Lunch and Small Group Project |
Lunch Provided |
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12:45-2:30 |
Bringing it all together: The Art of the Sale |
Amy Mason, artist and owner of Amy Mason Design, Janice Otis, manager of Artist Cottages of Orleans, and Odin Smith, artist, gallery owner and former artist in residence at The 204 |
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2:30-3:00 |
Question & Answer
Closing Remarks |
Panelists |
** Educational Assistance is available. Please email Tricia Murray, Manager of Business & Credit Programs with the CDP, tricia@capecdp.org. **