The Business of Art

Cleveland, with its Northeast Ohio neighbors, has an incredible community of creative professionals. From architects to dancers to music therapists, this region is home to individuals of outstanding quality paired with insurmountable heart. If you are interested in becoming more engaged with Northeast Ohio’s artist community you’ve come to the right place.

• Guide to Getting Involved

• Guide to Cleveland Artist Communities

• Collaborate with Other Artists

This section of the site is based on a business course intensive for artists that was developed years back. The course was designed as a cumulative learning process, guiding you through your business plan. We recommend walking yourself through this content in the same way. Each session is strengthened by those that precede it. The videos, without reading or activities, add up to about 8 1/2 hours.

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No matter the discipline, there are a few basic items that every artist should have ready in their tool box for use in applying for funding, marketing work, and developing professional networking skills:

• An effective artist statement
• Documentation of your art work to create high-quality work samples
• Opportunities to share your artistic process and artwork
• Professional development (trainings, workshops, etc.)
• Space