Artist at Work Forums 2008
Event Type:
Panel discussionThursday, September 18, 2008 - 6:00pm - Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:30pm
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 6:00pm - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 7:30pm
Artist at Work Forums
6:00 - 7:30 PM, Chicago Cultural Center
AUGUST 21, 2008
The Politics of Corporate Commissions
Co-presented with the Chicago Artists Coalition
A discussion about how to land
corporate commissions, what to expect from the process of working with a
corporation, what goes into decision making, what's at stake artistically, and
why do corporations collect art.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Co-presented with Columbia College E-Center
Artists who have become business owners will discuss their challenges in
starting businesses, how they managed their business finances, and how they
obtained financing for raw materials, art supplies, art studio rental, and
other expenses. Nicole Orendain of Columbia College Chicago's Ecenter
will present financing options for small and start up arts businesses.