POST-CONFERENCE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Creative Writing for Creative People,
How to be Online (AND Not Overwhelmed),
Morgan Hobbs, Project Manager & Founder of Structure and Form Artist Services Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Open opportunities are available for artists and makers year-round, but fall and winter have a host of deadlines for residencies, festivals, and major opportunities the following year. Get your packet ready with the same care, consideration, and enthusiasm you bring to your studio practice, and you'll set yourself up for success.
Join Morgan Hobbs, owner of Structure and Form Artist Services, to discuss writing about your work. Hobbs' experience working with artists gives her unique insight into common pitfalls in the writing process and how even an anxious artist can overcome them.
1. Reviewing loose standards for commonly requested documents: CV, Resume, Bio, Artist Statement, Proposal + website and social media copy
2. Writing genuine and compelling text + adaptation for calls
3. Getting started and the steps for success
4. Overcoming Anxiety, Procrastination, and Cliche
Kate Gilbert, Small Business Consultant of Kate Gilbert Business Coaching
Thursday, May 21st, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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TBD
Business 201: Sticking Points
Josué Figueroa, Senior Business Consultant, JP Morgan Chase: Coaching for Impact Thursday, June 18th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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You've done the work to get your business off the ground. So why does growth still feel just out of reach?
In this session, seasoned business consultant and executive coach Josué Figueroa helps small business owners identify and work through the sticking points that keep them at a growth plateau. With over 30 years of experience across nonprofits, government, and financial institutions, Josué brings a grounded, community-centered perspective to the real challenges creative entrepreneurs face as they try to scale and sustain their work.
This session will help you:
Pinpoint the financial, operational, or leadership gaps that may be limiting your growth
Build confidence around financial literacy and making informed decisions for your business
Develop a clearer strategy for accessing capital and the resources available to you
Strengthen your leadership skills so you can show up more effectively for your business and your community
By the end of this session, you'll leave with a sharper understanding of where your business needs attention and concrete next steps to move forward with confidence.
Christmas in July: Prep for a Successful Holiday Season
Kim Robinson, Founder of 3pts ("three points")
Thursday, July 16th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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For artists and makers, the holiday season is the biggest sales opportunity of the year, but unfortunately, most businesses wait until October (or later) to get ready. By then, it’s too late to make the strategic decisions that actually move the needle: product planning, inventory forecasting, booth prep, messaging, and customer nurturing.
Christmas in July is a virtual workshop designed to help makers get ahead now, so you can enter the holiday season confident, prepared, and ready to hit your revenue goals without the last-minute scramble.
Led by creative business strategist Kim Robinson (Made in NYC, 3pts), this session will walk you through the same framework he teaches to hundreds of artists and makers: how to plan your products, optimize your booth or online shop, streamline your marketing, and turn casual browsers into repeat customers.
Whether you sell at holiday markets, run an online shop, or do a mix of both, you’ll learn exactly what to focus on in July so you can save time, reduce stress, and dramatically increase your holiday sales.
More Practical AI Tools for Creatives
TBD Thursday, August 20th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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TBD