A six-week program to advance your creative business and expand your professional network.
Get access to resources available to enhance your business, including:
- Professional Skills Development
- Mentoring Opportunites
- Funding
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Program Details
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
- Creative professionals from all disciplines who have at least 2 years of work to show.
- Individuals 18 years of age and older on the date of the application.
- Individuals must reside in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
Ineligible Applicants:
- Individuals under 18 years old on the date of the application.
- University or community college students.
- Individuals who reside outside of the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Training
This six-week program begins in the fall. Training will be in-person on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at the City of Austin Economic Development Department offices at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. A light meal will be provided. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
Attending all classes and completing the homework is vital to ensuring participants gain the maximum benefit of the program. Participants will receive a training workbook and The Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment book.
Topics include:
- Week 1: Goal Setting and Business Canvas
- Week 2: Marketing and Social Media Strategies
- Week 3: Copyright and Business Structure
- Week 4: Budget and Finance
- Week 5: Grants and Fundraising
- Week 6: Pitch Night
Application Details
Application Review Process
Up to 24 creatives will be selected for the program through a competitive application process by a panel of community arts leaders and practitioners representing a range of artistic disciplines. We strive to balance many factors in each selection process to create a diverse and equitable cohort.
Criteria for acceptance include:
- Quality of Artistic Work
- Applicants' Career Goals
- Overall Readiness for the Program
Testimonial
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