Credit: Erin Long Photography
NOTICE: DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19, ASSETS FOR ARTISTS HAS CANCELED ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS HAPPENING IN MARCH AND APRIL 2020. MAY 2020 WORKSHOPS MIGHT ALSO BE AFFECTED, AND WE WILL ASSESS THOSE WORKSHOPS CLOSER TO THE DATE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CONTACT US AT ASSETSFORARTISTS@MASSMOCA.ORG
Watch out, Connecticut and Rhode Island! Assets for Artists is back with FREE artist professional development workshops this Spring 2020. If you're serious about strengthening your practice, learning from art business and marketing experts, and connecting with fellow artists and makers, we hope you’ll apply! Priority will be given to artists from the local state, however, artists from anywhere are welcome to apply as room allows.
Although we call it an “application,” don’t be intimidated! It only takes a couple minutes, and most applicants receive a spot in the workshop. Participation is FREE! Workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2020
The A4A program promotes equal opportunity and seeks diversity in its workshop participants.
SPRING 2020 OFFERINGS - CONNECTICUT
|Click on the individual workshop for a full description|
“Artist in Business” with Dee Boyle-Clapp
April 17, 2020 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM | Torrington, CT
“Find Your Message: Branding & Marketing for Visual Artists” with Jessica Burko
May 7, 2020 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Hampton, CT
“Online Sales & Marketing for Artists & Creatives” with Jane Davila
May 19, 2020 | 1 PM - 5 PM | Norwich, CT
“Business Thinking for Performing Artists” with Amy Smith
May 28, 2020 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Torrington, CT
SPRING 2020 OFFERINGS - RHODE ISLAND
“Create Success: Selling Your Work at High-End Art Markets, Craft Shows, and Artisan Festivals” with Laura Baring-Gould
May 5, 2020 | 1 PM - 5 PM | North Kingstown, RI
“Business Thinking for Performing Artists” with Amy Smith
May 27, 2020 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Providence, RI
“The Art of Licensing” with Allison Cole
May 15, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Woonsocket, RI
Our work is possible because of our wonderful funders & partners, including the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business Development Program. Our Rhode Island workshops are in partnership with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Our Connecticut workshops are in partnership with the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council, Southeast Connecticut Arts Council, Windham Arts, and Connecticut Office of the Arts.