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basic business priciples for artists

Dollars and Sense

Basic Business Principles for Artists with Jefferson Mack

Total Class Duration: 3 Hours

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SKU: G-CE-W Categories: General, Meetup Tag: 16+
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Dollars & Sense –  Are you Running a Business or a Hobby?
Master blacksmith Jefferson Mack will hold a round table discussion on basic business practices for artists.  Jeffereson will give an overview on types of businesses, different venues for sales, developing proposals, and how to calculate overhead so you can accurately price your work, etc.
  • How do you determine your hard costs and profit margin?
  • How do you market your artwork to stores, catalogs, etc?
  • Basic cold calling techniques: Writing a cold call script; Best times to call.

This will be an ongoing monthly round table discussion where you can develop marketing strategies and check back in to see how you’re doing and what you can do more effectively or differently.

Participants should bring their personal business concerns and questions.  Jefferson will guide the discussion to address those issues. 

Prior participants are encouraged to join this session and continue the conversation and learning process.

Jefferson Mack’s Bio:  Jefferson has been a master blacksmith for over 25 years. Jefferson Mack shares his experience becoming a working artist. Jefferson has sold his work through Restoration Hardware and his work can be found in hundreds of homes and corporate interiors all over the US and even in Hong Kong.   Visit his website, MetalMack.com. 

4 minimum/ no maximum

Tuition:  $45

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