BUSINESS OF THE ARTS
Our Mission is to foster collaboration and exchange between the creative and business communities for the social and economic benefit of America
Our global portfolio of business of the arts courses are designed to provide an exceptional business learning experience. We take a practical and hands-on learning approach to all of our courses which combine theory and applied learning in context with leading art world experts and entrepreneurs.
Business of the Arts is a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines — visual, performing and literary arts. Artists can take the whole series,customized combinations, or individual workshops that best suit their needs. The business of the Arts series will be taught at arts organizations, arts councils, libraries and colleges across the United States
Career Planning
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values, identify
key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.
Time Management
Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility and
your work-life balance.
Portfolio Kit
Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening
your artist statement, tailoring your artistic résumés, and selecting and formatting your work samples.
BUSINESS FOR THE ARTS
The American Arts Academy develops business leaders committed to fostering the arts. Business for the Arts fellows serve on more than 100 Arts boards throughout South Africa and across the African continent
P a r t i c i p a n t
B e n e f i t s
- Strengthen leadership skills
- Learn best practices in nonprofit board leadership
- Meet prominent business and arts leaders who advocate for the South African creative community
- Access resources that promote thought leadership, creativity and innovation
- Network with colleagues from a cross-section of businesses
- Discover regional arts and cultural venues.
- Hear from their leaders first-hand
- Strengthen the future of the creative economy in South Africa and beyond
C o m p a n y
B e n e f i t s :
- Build leadership capabilities in high-potential team members
- Promote equity, inclusion and diversity on nonprofit arts and culture boards
- Participate in the network of South African business leaders who support the arts