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Whether you work full time as a visual artist, or supplement your artistic career with other work, you can improve your knowledge and skills at this free workshop. Left: want to know how to get your work into the media? Find out at the Artist Business workshop! |
Artist Business will strengthen your business skills and help you build a sustainable art practice.
This practical workshop includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers.
Topics covered:
- business basics – an introduction to tax, business structures and risk management
- copyright
- an artworld overview - artist run initiatives, public galleries and commercial galleries
- going to market – documenting artwork and building a client base
- marketing and media relations
Who can participate?
Any visual artist wanting a professional practice is eligible even if they don’t derive much income from their art practice. If you are not sure whether you qualify, talk to Melinda Martin on 03 9616 0306 or at melinda.martin@abaf.org.au.
Cost:
It’s free!
The development and delivery of the Artist Business program has been made possible by the support of the Australian Government.
Previous workshop participant, Northern Territory based artist Jasmine Jan said:
"It really helped me to focus and get my art business into order... I have achieved several milestones in my art career within the last 5 months, including a solo exhibition which achieved 90 per cent sales, and being invited to exhibit at the Guangzhou International Art Fair where I will be the only Territory artist represented."
Workshop dates:
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Places are limited! Register now by clicking on the workshop date and using the "book now" button or by downloading a PDF registration form
