There’s a frequent narrative that business and the arts aren’t compatible. Whether it’s the “starving artist” who can’t balance a checkbook, or the “sellout” who abandons their craft for a steady paycheck; business and the arts are not often paired together.

But artists are made to be creative entrepreneurs.

Successful entrepreneurs and great artists are both people who create, build, and innovate. They are passionate, ambitious, and vivid learners who perceive the world in new ways, make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and generate solutions. In short, they create value in our world by making or giving life to something new. They are artspreneurs.

Today’s world is rapidly changing and there is tough competition. Therefore, becoming a successful artspreneur is not just about having a passion for your work and strong skills in creative industries; you also need the skills and mindset of an entrepreneur. While artists spend years learning to master the creative process, very few take the time to master the business of art. Through practical skill building, self-directed learning, online group learning, and one-on-one support we help you learn the craft of business.