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Business for Artists Conference 2025

Business for Artists Conference 20252025-07-14T11:25:46-07:00
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Unleash your Creative Potential

Join Us at the 4th Annual Business for Artists Conference! The Business of Creativity: Mastering the Fundamentals.

Save the Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Canyon Country Community Center 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351

Calling all creatives in visual art, music, film, and more who want to level up? Don’t miss the 4th 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.

Unlock the business side of your artistry at the 4th Annual Business for Artists Conference!

Look back at the 2024 Conference

  • Welcome and Breakfast, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
  • Session 1, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. (Four options to select from)
    1. Nicole Slater “The Creative Edge – ChatGPT”
    2. Shana Nys Dambrot “How to Talk to Arts Critics”
    3. Saga Elmohtaseb “Producing Content in an Ever-Changing Industry”
    4. 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)
    1. Phoebe Millerwhite “Advertising Yourself: How Great Writing Will Help Your Career”
    2. Tiffany Trenda  “Navigating the Art Market from Galleries to Fairs”
    3. Jennifer M. Amaya “Music and Careers”
    4. 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)
    1. Jeffrey Thompson “Get it Together! A guide to running your creative activity like a business”
    2. Judith Modrak “From Studio Art to Public Art”
    3. Dr. Isrea Butler “Entrepreneurship Skills for the 21st Century Musician”
    4. 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
    1. ArtBoost – Marketing with Rachel Kilroy
    2. ArtBoost – Resumes and Artist Statement Reviews with Jen Hitchings
    3. ArtBoost – Pitch Perfect with Jeffrey Thompson
    4. 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

K Ryan Henisey

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:

Santa Clarita Arts & Events Division
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 250-3787   ·   aeo@santa-clarita.com