Developing a Business Plan

For visual artists who want to create a business plan that will support their artistic goals, experienced corporate banker, business management consultant (and folklorist!), Janet Hoshour will present the basic elements of a business plan and explore the unique challenges and options for the visual artist. The foundation of developing any arts business, a business plan is the basis for grant, investment, and financing proposals.
Wednesday, November 5, 7-9 pm
Janet Hoshour, instructor
$35
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Grant Writing for Individual Artists

Many funders now regard the grants they make as “investments” in a community or in the solution to a problem. Grant applications must propose a clear and compelling case for not only the artistic quality of the project, but its effective management and evaluation. This two hour workshop with experienced grant writer and project manager, Faye Stanley, will give you the tools to craft a “stand out” application.
Wednesday, November 12, 7-9 pm
Faye Stanley, instructor, www.clappingdog.com
$35
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Strategies for Marketing Your Work

Can you describe your artistic mission and product? Do you have the visuals and words to describe your unique offering? Are you getting the most out of networking, public speaking, your website, your brochure? Share actor, director, producer Mike Wiley’s experience in this two hour workshop for artists who want to develop or refresh their marketing strategies.
Wednesday, November 19, 7-9 pm
Mike Wiley, instructor, www.mikewileyproductions.com
$35
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