Free Arts Biz Workshop

So you want to be a Professional Artist?
Would you like to turn your hobby into a business?
Want to make a living from your art?

Free 2-day workshop for artists interested in developing a business in the creative sector.
Delivered by ArtsBizTM Ltd in conjunction with Waikato Enterprise Agency.
Arts.Biz™ Ltd offers workshops and one-on-one mentoring for artists interested in developing a career in the creative industries. We work with artists across all creative sectors, and at all stages in their career development.

ArtsBiz facilitators for this workshop are:
Lynne Wilkins, chartered accountant and professional musician.
Dr. Suzette Major, international speaker and author on arts marketing.
We are as passionate about the arts, as we are knowledgeable about business.
When & Where:
Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December, 2009
9.30am-4pm each day,

Tuesday 8 December
9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop 1: How to Survive and Thrive as an Artist in New Zealand
• The new realities of the New Zealand arts sector
• What it takes to develop an arts career
Lunch provided
1pm-4pm
Workshop 2: Getting Known and Getting Ahead
• Marketing yourself and your art
• How to build your name and reputation
Wednesday 9 December
9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop 3: What it Takes to Run an Arts Business
• Tax and legal obligations
• At what point are you in business?
Lunch provided
1pm-4pm
Workshop 4: Where to from here?
• Making some decisions about your artistic career
• Goal setting and planning ahead
Meet and network with other artists, have your questions answered,
and find out what it takes to build a successful arts career.
Workshops are designed for artists involved in all fields of the creative industries including:
• Visual arts • Performing Arts
• Music • Crafts
• Film & Television • Photography

Strictly Limited Places | Registration Essential
To Register contact Janie or Cathy at
Waikato Enterprise Agency
Phone 07 828 8623
Email cathy@waikatodistrict.co.nz

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