Whether you’re a new art school grad or a seasoned veteran, managing the business of your creative practice can be overwhelming, and maybe even a little scary. In this workshop, we aim to take some of the mystery out of being a small business owner by introducing you to basic, common legal entities. We’ll discuss traditional business structures—sole proprietorships, corporations (including benefit corps and co-ops), and limited liability companies (LLCs)—the advantages and disadvantages of each, and general formation and maintenance requirements. Artists and creatives of all experience levels and creative disciplines are welcome!

You are more than social media. While socials are the place for dialogue and networking, having a dedicated website for your work is essential for comprehensively presenting your art and your story. Whether you have an existing site or you’re developing one for the first time, this workshop covers essential principles of design, organization, and usability for boldly sharing your work with the world. With planning and preparation, you can make a powerful home to showcase your work, and yourself, in a way that engages viewers and increases opportunity. A vibrant, user-friendly, and visually dynamic website is what makes you stand out from all the rest and increases cross-platform engagement.

Assets for Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

This workshop introduces movement ecology, social change roles, and civic engagement, empowering you to make a difference as both an artist and a citizen.

You are more than social media. While socials are the place for dialogue and networking, having a dedicated website for your work is essential for comprehensively presenting your art and your story. Whether you have an existing site or you’re developing one for the first time, this workshop covers essential principles of design, organization, and usability for boldly sharing your work with the world. With planning and preparation, you can make a powerful home to showcase your work, and yourself, in a way that engages viewers and increases opportunity. A vibrant, user-friendly, and visually dynamic website is what makes you stand out from all the rest and increases cross-platform engagement.

Assets for Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

Working on an artistic endeavor, event, or production and not sure where to start? Get an introduction into the basic building blocks of planning, executing, and monitoring a project, no matter the size. Ana Tinajero is an award-winning Afro-Latin dance artist, entrepreneur, and performing arts curator who loves engineering spaces for community connection through the arts. In this workshop, she will cover the fundamentals of crafting a blueprint for success.

Assets For Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

Working on an artistic endeavor, event, or production and not sure where to start? Get an introduction into the basic building blocks of planning, executing, and monitoring a project, no matter the size. Ana Tinajero is an award-winning Afro-Latin dance artist, entrepreneur, and performing arts curator who loves engineering spaces for community connection through the arts. In this workshop, she will cover the fundamentals of crafting a blueprint for success.

Assets For Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

Imagine a future where you never owe end-of-year taxes again! Estimated taxes – much maligned, often denigrated, and rarely understood – are the bridge to that paradise! The simple truth is that artists are entrepreneurs, and the most successful entrepreneurs have precise tax strategies that include the practice of making estimated tax payments. This workshop will clarify what estimated taxes actually are (and why people falsely call them “quarterly taxes”), as well as simplify how to approach and master them. Led by actor and tax preparer Akeem Davis, ”Quarterly Taxes Don’t Exist!” will engage you with anecdotes, Q&A, group exercises, and demonstrations of how to pay estimated taxes at both the federal and state levels. Participants will be guided through the steps needed to understand, calculate, and pay estimated taxes, and will come away with a working knowledge of how estimated tax payments present on and impact a Schedule C and 1040 tax form. This comprehensive workshop aims to spread the confidence and agency that comes from a clear grasp of the many benefits estimated taxes can unlock for your personal finances.

Assets For Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

This workshop with Stephanie Houten, Boston-based video director and producer, will outline approaches for artists on using both self-made and professional video content strategically. The workshop will cover artist identity and aesthetic, video within an overall marketing strategy, and prioritizing and planning for video strategy. 

Our portfolios represent our vision and mosut compelling work. The quality and effectiveness of a professional portfolio is crucial, whether you are seeking an art related job, applying for a grant, trying to get a show at a gallery or seeking gallery representation. In this workshop participants will learn best practices for creating and presenting a portfolio that has a lasting impression while being accessible. Taking away guidelines and industry tips, participants will leave inspired with practical solutions on how to present their work with impact.

Assets For Artists workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. As part of the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists receive priority access to all A4A workshops.

For emerging musicians it can feel daunting to tackle everything that goes into getting your work in front of a live audience. In this 2-part introductory workshop (Workshop continues on June 9 from 5-7 pm), participants will learn the ins and outs of booking, promotion and production, from vision through execution. Drawing from fundamental concepts employed by top independent artists and companies, the workshop will encourage artists to find their creative niche and uphold their artistic vision. The workshop will cover additional industry specifics such as press kits, venue contracts, riders, and advance sheets, as well as DIY approaches to planning your own show. This part lecture/part interactive workshop will help give artists the autonomy to book their own shows and the confidence to reach out to their local venues.

Assets For Artists Workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. Through the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists have priority access to all workshops.

This panel brings together artists, cultural workers, and organization leaders to explore the evolving role of the arts in today’s ever changing climate. Through questions that examine the artist’s responsibility to truth and change, the difference between public and gallery art, the dynamics between institutional and community-based practices, and the role of creativity in times of crisis, this conversation will center the power of art as both a personal and collective force.

For emerging musicians it can feel daunting to tackle everything that goes into getting your work in front of a live audience. In this 2-part introductory workshop (Workshop continues on June 9 from 5-7 pm), participants will learn the ins and outs of booking, promotion and production, from vision through execution. Drawing from fundamental concepts employed by top independent artists and companies, the workshop will encourage artists to find their creative niche and uphold their artistic vision. The workshop will cover additional industry specifics such as press kits, venue contracts, riders, and advance sheets, as well as DIY approaches to planning your own show. This part lecture/part interactive workshop will help give artists the autonomy to book their own shows and the confidence to reach out to their local venues.

Assets For Artists Workshops are open to artists in MA, CT, RI, and ME. Through the Arts Action Consortium Boston artists have priority access to all workshops.

Join us at the official launch party for the Arts Action Consortium, a transformative collaboration for Boston artists supported by the City of Boston in partnership with six leading cultural organizations to offer free consultations, workshops, cohort opportunities, performance space, and more for Boston Artists.

Admission: Free— Space is limited, RSVP here to reserve your spot!

This event will include:

• Live performances

• Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks

• Cash bar serving wine and beer

• Speakers from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and AAC

• Networking with artists and arts leaders

• Opportunities to learn more about the Artist Pathways Project

This event is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the vibrant artistic community that makes Boston thrive. Whether you're an emerging artist, and established artist, or a passionate supporter of the arts, this is a night you won't want to miss.