Unlocking Artistic Entrepreneurship: Discussion on the Business of Art

Written By Mark R

I moderated a panel discussion on the Business of Art with Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director of Vermont Arts Council; Sue Schlabach, Artist; Jessica Wilkinson, Executive Director of White River Craft Center; Chloe Powell, Executive Director of Chandler Center for the Arts; and Abbey Salomon, Program Manager of Cultivator. Check it out:

Highlights:

16:10 - Ways to help artists

21:20 - Making the shift to full-time artist; remaining firm in your commitment to yourself

32:00 - Social media

35:00 - Building an email list; making a newsletter; avoiding the spam folder

40:35 - Setting realistic expectations and building a network

54:00 - Sharing resources, sharing challenges

57:00 - Comprehensive directory for the creative economy - The Knowledge Center, VT Arts Council; Creative Grounds, NEFA

1:01:00 - Selling your art; cultivating your patrons; pricing art

1:10:00 - What an artist community can do to support the artist; the human connection

1:20:30 - Where to submit your work; building an online presence

1:25:00 - Randolph Arts Community

1:32:00 - Using AI to help with submissions

1:39:00 - The idea exchange; supporting the mental health of artists

1:48:00 - About the RanolphVibe - Randolph’s Office of Economic Development’s new marketing and tourism website

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