Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute
Thursdays, June 28 – October 4, 2018
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Summit Artspace on East Market
140 E. Market St., Akron
Summit Artspace, in partnership with the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, is once again presenting the popular Artist as Entrepreneur Institute (AEI). AEI is open to individuals who are interested in or are already becoming entrepreneurs in the creative arts, including but not limited to visual art, music, theater, dance, and writing.
Get a good Foundation at the Akron Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute
Participants receive foundational business knowledge and hands-on training as part of the curriculum. Individuals will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn from successful creative entrepreneurs in Akron and the surrounding area. In addition to the class curriculum, participants will enjoy the benefits of a supportive peer group and the exchange of unique perspectives on artists’ entrepreneurship. The cost is $125 for the 16-week session, and includes all materials and off-site events.
Classes for 2018 have started. To be notified of future dates, please email carolyn@summitartspace.org.
2018 ARTIST AS AN ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE SCHEDULE
| JUNE 28 | Understanding Your Current State |
| JULY 12 | Writing a Business Plan |
| JULY 19 | Writing a Business Plan: Executive Summary, Business Description |
| JULY 26 | Open Workshop |
| AUGUST 2 | Writing a Business Plan: Business Description, Design & Development |
| AUGUST 9 | Writing a Business Plan: Market Strategies |
| AUGUST 16 | Open Workshop |
| AUGUST 23 | Writing a Business Plan: Market Strategies |
| AUGUST 30 | Writing a Business Plan: Financial Factors |
| SEPTEMBER 6 | Open Workshop |
| SEPTEMBER 13 | Writing a Business Plan: Financial Factors & Protecting Yourself |
| SEPTEMBER 20 | Writing a Business Plan: Putting it All Together |
| SEPTEMBER 27 | Open Workshop |
| OCTOBER 4 | Final Work Session Presentation of Business Plans |
