An entrepreneurship program for local artists

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Selling your artistic geniusThis all-ages program is designed for artists by creatives to accelerate their artistic genius and manifest it into a compelling story, brand & platform(s) that sells.

A Collaboration between:

Artists do things differently. This program respects the journey of the artist, and helps them make smart business decisions and sell more

What we know.Research shows that “effectual logic” is used by many expert entrepreneurs and successful artists

Why now?Nanaimo Bar PopUP Shop = 1) market & product testing2) sales platform experience3) expand connections!

Artist-2-entrepreneur = 1) structure2) building blocks3) support...to thrive!

Meet Laura. Laura incorporates stunning botanicals - many straight from her Vancouver Island garden, in her range of luxurious bath products.

She is a member of the Nanaimo Bar PopUP shop, and is set to unleash her artistic genius and thrive!

Meet Fiona.Her local artistic claim to fame is upcycling three Boeing 737s worth of plane-seat leather into Aviator Dopp Kits.

She generated over $5,000 in her Etsy store in three months under her MODO marketplace brand.

Arts & Culture ...is one of the fastest growing employment sectors, ranking 4th of 17 Vancouver Island economic sectors;

...workforce is distinctive having significant employment in both 55+ and >25 age groups; ...workforce is well educated, ranking 3rd of 17 sectors in degree holding; and self-employment is common;

...incomes rank solidly in bottom half of all sectors.

FACTBy increasing incomes for people self-employed in the Art & Culture sector, we will achieve:- Economic impact- Local brand acceleration- Local & visitor experiences

Source: www.viea.ca, Regional Economic Analysis

From artist to entrepreneur12+ hours.4 weeks.4 Group Workshops.1-1 Sessions with influential stakeholders.

Artist Investment Commit to investing in yourself. Show up! Be open, deserve support, allow success. Tell your story, and allow others to share it.

What we need from business

COMMISSIONS.Support an artist to take the program and they will create you a custom commission after completing the program.

SPONSORS.For Youth Participants

ACCESS TO CAPITAL.Finance partners sought for 1) micro-loans and 2) social financing platform.

What we need from artists

Invest in progressing from artist to entrepreneur

What people are sayingSmall business is big business. Let’s accelerate local artists! Angie Barnard, Small Business Round Table

I want to create my future as an artist. I’m in.Laura Smith. Port Alberni

This is an impactful way for community to support Artists.AJ Hustins, Nanaimo

Let’s get going!Next Program Dates: 25 March - 17 April 2016 (day/times TBC)

Our research and experience shows that the magic number of ten (10) Artist-2-Entrepeneurs achieves the most productive outcomes.

Step #1 - Apply in person or online (5 spots left for March)

Step #2 - Once approved to participate, register on Glue’s website: www.gluehq.com/products/artist-2-entrepreneur