Collective Works brings together creative entrepreneurs and small business owners from every discipline across Massachusetts for one day of conversation, connection, and shared strategy. From solo artists to studio owners, fashion designers to brand founders, this summit gathers people building businesses rooted in creativity — and gives them a room full of others who actually get it. The specific challenges of running a creative business rarely show up in standard entrepreneurship advice, and there's no substitute for learning from people who've built something similar from the ground up.

Whether you're an artist, designer, musician, writer, shop owner, brand founder, freelancer, student, or running any kind of creative small business — if your creative work is your livelihood, or you're building toward that, this summit is for you. Come exchange ideas with fellow creators, pick up practical strategies from entrepreneurs who've done it, and connect with key support organizations at our resource fair.

The Arts Action Consortium is pleased to offer live consultations for individual artists during the Resource Fair! Our team of experts is equipped to cover a wide range of topics, including portfolio and website review, fundraising, touring, production, artistic visioning, and more. If you are early in your career and unsure of your questions, a consultant can help you build towards your first or next step. Each session will be about 20 minutes, with the option to sign up for free follow-up consultations! 

The Resource Fair portion of the event is free to attend, and artists wanting to attend the entire summit can use the code 'aac' for 50% off. If you do not have the means to pay for this opportunity, email eliza@bloomartsstrategy.com for a special 100% discount reserved for 10 artists in financial need.