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Work of Art: Time Management for Creative People
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, June 25, 5:30–8 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6700.
Are you a right-brained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Your Promotional Toolkit
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 2, 5:30–8 p.m.
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What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Marketing for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–8 p.m.
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Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Legal Considerations for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 16, 5:30–8 p.m.
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From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Recordkeeping and Financial Management for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Simple Business Plans for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, aka your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Pricing Your Work
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
How can you ensure that you are compensated fairly for the art you create? Learn what to consider when setting a price for your work or the services you provide. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Funding Your Work
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 16. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Learn how to generate income. Topics discussed: the value of multiple income streams; research and application preparation techniques for grants, fellowships and scholarships; residency programs available to individual artists; and the importance of community partners as a strategy for expanding your audience and appealing to potential funders. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Work of Art: Social Media for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 23. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Social media is everywhere these days. How and which online tools are worth your time and energy, and can help you market your work, stay abreast of your field, and connect with your clients and colleagues? Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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