Artist INC
Artist INC is an eight-week seminar that helps artists develop business and entrepreneurial skills through peer-led workshops, coaching, and collaborative learning.
Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (Application open) | July 8, 2026 (Application deadline for Fall 2026 Artist INC seminars in Houston and St. Louis)
Funding Amounts: Covers full participation in an eight-week professional development seminar; no direct monetary award.
Summary: An eight-week training program designed to equip artists of all disciplines with entrepreneurial and business skills to advance their careers.
Description
Artist INC is a professional development program that empowers artists from all disciplines—including visual, performing, literary, and multidisciplinary arts—by providing essential business and entrepreneurial skills. Delivered over eight weeks, the seminar features weekly sessions that include strategic planning, branding, financial management, funding strategies, public speaking, and networking. The curriculum is designed to foster peer collaboration and mentorship, equipping artists to navigate the challenges of sustaining a creative practice and to build supportive artist communities. The program is facilitated by trained artist peers and includes one-on-one coaching, group discussions, and practical exercises tailored to the needs of working artists.
