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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Artspace & Open Studios presents a series of 11 informational seminars to help the art entrepreneur succeed in business. The series focuses on building management skills art entrepreneurs need to increase their marketing, build loyal patronage, create promotions and other strategic topics.
These sessions address participants' questions and concerns in handling common business problems by addressing the “how-to's” of sales, media relations, professional writing, portfolio development, social media, negotiations and pricing. By receiving valuable resources, tips, and handouts, entrepreneurs save time, money, and the support they need to advance their creative businesses.
The series takes place at Alpine Bank, 225 N. Fifth St., Room 205, in Grand Junction. Sessions run weekdays 5:30-7 p.m. and weekends 9:45-11 a.m. Artspace members have a choice of seminars for free. If a fee applies, it will range from $10-$20/person.
The arts community is invited to a free seminar Saturday, Jan 28, titled “Pricing Your Artwork.” Other sessions for nonmembers have a fee. If community and members attend all session, there is a scholarship to underwrite the whole series. Contact Linda at artspaceopenstudios@gmail.com for information.
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Jan. 28: “Pricing Your Artwork” — Learn how to gauge your sales price points based on markets and competition.
Feb. 4: “Negotiating Deals & Sales” — Overcome objections and define a sales process to reach your optimal sales goals.
Feb. 11: TBA
March 3: “Commissions & Public Art Programs” — Find resources and expertise from a panel of successful artists.
March 10: “Leveraging Social Media” — Hear how to use social media to your advantage and connect for business.
March 31: “Resumes, Artist Statements & Goal Statements” — Build professional presentations for galleries and online exhibit applications with solid career advice and examples.
April 21: “Business Space” — Discover the regulations, permits, and considerations that turn your home into a viable business operation.
April 28: “Writing Your Story For More Media Coverage” — Create a compelling storyline to share with more audiences.
April 30: “Expand Your Influence - Build Patronage” — Turn customers into patrons of your work and build security into your creative life.
Artists may attend as many seminars as they like. Call Linda at 970-640-8177 or email artspaceopenstudios@gmail.com to reserve your spot and register at the door. Walk-ins are welcome. Parking around the bank is free and the facility is handicap-accessible. All handouts and resources are included with each session. Save on every session by taking the whole series.
The educational business seminar series is funded in part by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a state agency; the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a federal agency; and Simplicity Solar.
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Linda Brotman-Evans is executive director of Artspace. Reach her at 970-640-8177.
These sessions address participants' questions and concerns in handling common business problems by addressing the “how-to's” of sales, media relations, professional writing, portfolio development, social media, negotiations and pricing. By receiving valuable resources, tips, and handouts, entrepreneurs save time, money, and the support they need to advance their creative businesses.
The series takes place at Alpine Bank, 225 N. Fifth St., Room 205, in Grand Junction. Sessions run weekdays 5:30-7 p.m. and weekends 9:45-11 a.m. Artspace members have a choice of seminars for free. If a fee applies, it will range from $10-$20/person.
The arts community is invited to a free seminar Saturday, Jan 28, titled “Pricing Your Artwork.” Other sessions for nonmembers have a fee. If community and members attend all session, there is a scholarship to underwrite the whole series. Contact Linda at artspaceopenstudios@gmail.com for information.
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Jan. 28: “Pricing Your Artwork” — Learn how to gauge your sales price points based on markets and competition.
Feb. 4: “Negotiating Deals & Sales” — Overcome objections and define a sales process to reach your optimal sales goals.
Feb. 11: TBA
March 3: “Commissions & Public Art Programs” — Find resources and expertise from a panel of successful artists.
March 10: “Leveraging Social Media” — Hear how to use social media to your advantage and connect for business.
March 31: “Resumes, Artist Statements & Goal Statements” — Build professional presentations for galleries and online exhibit applications with solid career advice and examples.
April 21: “Business Space” — Discover the regulations, permits, and considerations that turn your home into a viable business operation.
April 28: “Writing Your Story For More Media Coverage” — Create a compelling storyline to share with more audiences.
April 30: “Expand Your Influence - Build Patronage” — Turn customers into patrons of your work and build security into your creative life.
Artists may attend as many seminars as they like. Call Linda at 970-640-8177 or email artspaceopenstudios@gmail.com to reserve your spot and register at the door. Walk-ins are welcome. Parking around the bank is free and the facility is handicap-accessible. All handouts and resources are included with each session. Save on every session by taking the whole series.
The educational business seminar series is funded in part by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a state agency; the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a federal agency; and Simplicity Solar.
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Linda Brotman-Evans is executive director of Artspace. Reach her at 970-640-8177.
