This August, the St. Tammany Art Association, in cooperation with Springboard for Artists, presents Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists (WOA). WOA is a curriculum developed by the Minnesota based nonprofit, Springboard for Artists, in an effort to better equip artists and arts organizations with the necessary skills to support their careers and organizations. The workshop was developed to supply creatives and creative supporters with basic business skills that help catapult careers and organizational development. Jennifer Dewey, STAA Executive Director, will lead the classes alongside guest speakers with extensive experience in each field.
Beginning August 21, STAA will present session 1 of a 2 part series. Session 1 is a series of six classes covering:
Business Plan Essentials
Crafting a Portfolio
Composing Artist Statements
Website Development
Marketing & Promotions
Social Media Marketing