Make More of a Business of Your Art
key, doable steps to making more of your art business, whether part- or full-time; for all visual artists
Make More of a Business of Your Art
key, doable steps to making more of your art business, whether part- or full-time; for all visual artists
A. MAKE MORE OF A BUSINESS OF YOUR ART - The SERIES, October 19-November 16, Wednesdays (5x), 6-9pm
Whether part- or full-time, explore the best ways to take your art to the next level - and beyond. For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $180
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Take one, a few, or all of the 5 sessions in the series (see #1-5 below):
1. 20 KEY STEPS TO MAKE MORE OF A BUSINESS OF YOUR ART, October 19, Wednesday, 6-9pm
Explore 20 very doable steps to do more with your art, from using copyright to pricing, simple promotion to finding selling partners.
For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $45
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2. EXHIBIT YOUR ART, October 26, Wednesday, 6-9pm
Learn the various pieces of having a show of your work: selecting the art, finding a venue, commissions and other terms, framing, hanging and promoting. For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $45
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3. TURN YOUR ART INTO GREETING CARDS, November 2, Wednesday, 6-9pm
Greeting cards are one of the best things you can make with your art. They are excellent promotional tools and a source of income, too. Explore how to make cards; focus on how to sell them, from pricing to selling partners and ultimately licensing. For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $45
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4. SO WHAT DO I CHARGE FOR MY ART? November 9, 6-9pm
Explore one of the biggest mysteries of art - what to charge. Discuss strategies for pricing fine art and other retail products as well as licensing the usage of your work by third parties. Also learn about how to negotiate usage fees. For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $45
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5. ARTISTS + NON-PROFITS = OPPORTUNITIES (FOR BOTH!), November 16, Wednesday, 6-9pm
Every community has them - non-profits. And every non-profit needs art. Pick one you believe in and advance their cause while advancing your career. Explore the pitfalls and how to avoid them. Learn about pricing and barters of real value to you when and if there really is no budget. For all visual artists, from painters and print makers to ceramicists and photographers.
SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, $45
Photographs and other content © Ray Pfortner. All rights reserved 2011.
Individual tutorials & consultations plus custom classes for small groups available on this topic and more. Inquire at raypfortner@gmail.com