The Art of Doing Business as a Creative
February 12, 2026 8:30 - 3:30
Join the Community Development Partnership and Harwich Culture for The Art of Doing Business as a Creative a one-day workshop to jump start your New Year.
Explore a variety of ways to grow and pivot as an Artist, Creative or Maker. Be part of the community conversation to learn how to find your customers, stay true to your brand and expanding your audience.
Panels for the day include:
- Finding a place in a crowded Market; Strategies and tips for your brand to stand out.
- Navigating Trends vs. Classic Design
- Collaboration: Working Together: Building Community Together
- Art and Food: How food and design are connected
- Reflections on growth
- Contingency Planning
Come together with fellow artists, creatives, and makers to hear from expert panelists, grow community, and get inspired!
Panelists include:
Pam Andersen Community Development Partnership
Erika Nickerson Beach Cottage Living
Jodi French, Artist
Kristin Donaldson Thatcher Ellery
Mariah Fidalgo Wild Water Collective
Salmone Leontie, Cottage Cape Cod
Kristin Stewart, Cape Cod Macarons
Maddy Maher, Cape Cod Charcuterie
Jessica Gomes, Beaded Wire
Jamie Stiely, Cookie Caper
Emily Foley, ES Foley Designs
Registration includes coffee and lunch, along with educational handouts.
Scholarships are available. Please contact Pam at Community Development Partnership for more information.
Thank you to our corporate and foundation partners for their incredible support of our programs.