For artists, creativity is at the heart of everything they do—but turning that creativity into a sustainable career takes strategy, business savvy, and the right connections. That’s where Mind Your Business: Create Freely, Profit Strategically comes in.
This free professional development series is designed to equip artists with the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s art world. Whether it’s navigating legal and financial matters, building relationships with collectors and galleries, securing funding, or mastering social media, each workshop is led by experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges artists face.
With limited spots available (50 participants per session), this is a must-attend opportunity for any Pinellas County artist looking to level up their career. Light refreshments and snacks are provided.
Upcoming Workshops:
May 21 | 6-8 PM
Location: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
Guest Speaker: Erica Sutherlin
Mind Your Business: Business-Adulting for Artists
Guest speaker Erica Sutherlin breaks down LLCs, COIs, and quarterly filings to help you to separate you as a person from your brand and build a strong business foundation…. Read More
June 23 | 6-8 PM
Location: FloridaRAMA
Guest Speaker: Liz Dimmit
Mind Your Business: Building Relationships with Collectors
Guest speaker Liz Dimmit shares what collectors and galleries are really looking for—and how building authentic relationships can open doors to new opportunities…. Read More
July 16 | 6-8 PM
Location: Central Park Performing Arts Center
Guest Speaker: Todd Wellman
Mind Your Business: Artists Excelling at Grant Applications
Artists often wonder why their great ideas aren’t funded. Hint: It’s usually not about the art itself. Join us to learn what makes a strong proposal with tips from the Creative Pinellas Director of Grants Todd Wellman…. Read More
August 13 | 6-7:30 PM
Location: Online
Guest Speaker: Ketsy Ruiz
Mind Your Business: Social Media for Artists: Strategies for Growth & Engagement
Re-envision how you use social media to promote your work and grow your audience. Join Visual Artist, Muralist, and Creative Pinellas Marketing Associate Ketsy Ruiz to learn practical strategies for building a strong, authentic online presence…. Read More
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With limited availability, these workshops are expected to fill up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable insights and take your artistic career to the next level.
