Jun 28 2018
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Oct 11 2018
Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute

Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute

Presented by Summit Artspace at Summit Artspace

AEI is open to individuals who are interested in or are already becoming entrepreneurs. Participants will 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.

 
AEI is presented through the support of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.

Registration is open now through Thursday, June 28th.
Classes will meet weekly on Thursdays beginning on June 28th from 6:30-9:30pm at Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St, Akron, OH 44308, until Oct. 11.

Please email carolyn@summitartspace.org with any questions.

SCHEDULE
JUNE 28
Understanding Your Current State
JULY 5
Open Workshop
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
OCTOBER 11
Presentation of Business Plans

 

Admission Info

The cost is $125 for the 16-week session, and includes all materials and off-site events.

Email: carolyn@summitartspace.org

Dates & Times

2018/06/28 - 2018/10/11

Additional time info:

AEI meetings will take place from 6:30-9:30 on Thursday evenings from June 28 – October 11. 

Location Info

Summit Artspace

140 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44308

Parking Info

Free parking behind building.