Welcome to the 3rd Annual Business for Artists Conference!
Unleash your Creative Potential
Join Us at the 3rd Annual Business for Artists Conference!
Save the Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Canyon Country Community Center 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Calling all creatives in visual art, music, film and non-profits who are looking to level up? Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Business for Artists Conference, where creativity meets business!
What to Expect:
- Expert Insights: Learn from successful industry professionals
- Practical Workshops: Get hands-on experience with workshops covering marketing, branding, pricing, and more.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow artists, potential collaborators, and industry experts to expand your network and grow your business.
- Inspirational Talks: Gain inspiration and motivation from keynote speakers who’ve achieved remarkable success in the art world.
- Resources and Tools: Discover valuable resources, tools, and strategies to take your art business to the next level.
Who Should Attend:
- Creatives of all kinds at every stage in their career.
- Creative and arts non-profit professionals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your creative business! Reserve your spot now and take the next step towards building a successful and sustainable career as a creative or arts non-profit professional. Registration is free, Space is limited, Lunch is included. Click here to register.
Unlock the business side of your artistry at the 3rd Annual Business for Artists Conference!
Schedule at a Glance
- Welcome and Breakfast, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
- Session 1, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. (Four options to select from)
- Nicole Slater “The Creative Edge – ChatGPT”
- Shana Nys Dambrot “How to Talk to Arts Critics”
- Saga Elmohtaseb “Producing Content in an Ever-Changing Industry”
- Dr. Michael Millar “Who are you and why should I care?” Defining Yourself as a Professional
- Session 2, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. (Four options to select from)
- Phoebe Millerwhite “Advertising Yourself: How Great Writing Will Help Your Career”
- Tiffany Trenda “Navigating the Art Market from Galleries to Fairs”
- Jennifer M. Amaya “Music and Careers”
- Amber Hawkins “Hidden Gems Unlocked: Empowering Nonprofits for Success”
- Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop – This workshop will be held during Sessions 1 and 2, 10 – 11:45 p.m. The Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop, led by renowned artist Judith Modrak, invites participants to delve into the ancient world, drawing inspiration from marine life that flourished millions of years ago, such as trilobites, ammonites, and brachiopods.
- Keynote with Kryan Henisey Noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Session 3, 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. (Four options to select from)
- Jeffrey Thompson “Get it Together! A guide to running your creative activity like a business”
- Judith Modrak “From Studio Art to Public Art”
- Dr. Isrea Butler “Entrepreneurship Skills for the 21st Century Musician”
- California Lawyers for the Arts “Bridging Creative Conflicts: Mediation in Arts Disputes”
- Performances, 2:00 – 3:00 pm by Tiffany Trenda, Amy Kaps and Afton Coombs
- Social Hour, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
- ArtBoost – Marketing with Rachel Kilroy
- ArtBoost – Resumes and Artist Statement Reviews with Jen Hitchings
- ArtBoost – Pitch Perfect with Jeffrey Thompson
- Performance by Tiffany Trenda, Amy Kaps and Afton Coombs
Keynote Presentation
Meeting the Market: A statistical guide to pricing your artwork for today’s economy
This session is a deep dive into the statistics (local & national) on artwork that actually sells. How we price our artwork as artists determines our ability to be successful in today’s market. This session will review the data behind art sales in the United States as well as tips on how to produce artwork that meets the market where it is.
K Ryan Henisey is an award-winning artist, gallerist, and curator who regularly produces a variety of shows in art spaces across California.
Bar Hosted by:
- Dr. Isrea ButlerDr. Isrea Butler is the Director School of Music UNLV Before ...Learn more >
- Jennifer M. AmayaJennifer M. Amaya is an Associate Professor of Audio & ...Learn more >
- Alexandra BloedornAlexandra Bloedorn is a Program Coordinator for Arts Arbitration and ...Learn more >
- Aaron Larks-StanfordAaron Larks-Stanford is the Southern California Program Director and the ...Learn more >
- Amber HawkinsAs a sought-after nonprofit consultant, with over 15 years of ...Learn more >
- Nicole SlaterSince 2005, Nicole Slater has been focused on helping creative ...Learn more >
- Rachel KilroyArtist Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rachel is ...Learn more >
- Dr Michael MillarMichael Millar is a professional bass trombonist and is Faculty ...Learn more >
- Phoebe MillerwhitePhoebe Millerwhite is an artist, writer, and educator based in ...Learn more >
- Judith ModrakJudith Modrak is a Washington, D.C. born, New York City ...Learn more >
- Jeffrey ThompsonJeffrey Thompson, MA, MBA, EA, is a tax professional as ...Learn more >
- Saga ElmohtasebSaga Elmohtaseb has been working in the entertainment industry for ...Learn more >
- Tiffany TrendaTiffany Trenda is a performance artist born in 1979 in ...Learn more >
- Shana Nys DambrotShana Nys Dambrot is an art critic, curator, and ...Learn more >