Creative Entrepreneurship and Professional Development for Artists
Business of Art workshops at Tri Arts Project offer clear guidance for artists, including writers, painters, and photographers. These classes are for those who want to strengthen the professional side of their creative work. These supportive sessions help you move from hobby to sustainable practice, sharing your work confidently and ethically.
Author Development: From First Draft to Publication
For writers, our classes break down the complex path of getting a book published. We cover the necessary author milestones for success, helping you:
- Plan and structure a successful project before writing
- Develop a clear process from the First Draft to a Final Draft
- Prepare for Beta Readers and developmental feedback
- Understand the path and milestones to book publication
These workshops transform a great idea into a tangible, marketable book project.
Selling Your Artwork and Creative Visibility
Learn the essential business skills needed to manage and market your creative output. Workshops cover practical topics such as:
- Portfolio building and professional presentation
- Setting prices for artwork, commissions, and handmade goods
- Creating strategies for social media and author websites
- Learning to talk about your work in public and to potential clients
Students often pair these workshops with Creative Writing or Photography & Film classes to strengthen their ability to document and present their creative work.
Professional Practices for Artists
These sessions offer insight into what it means to earn income from creative work while staying grounded in your artistic values. Topics include:
- Working with galleries, clients, and collaborators
- Planning sustainable projects that balance art and income
- Making informed decisions about the future of your creative career
These community-centered classes help artists in Castle Rock grow skills, make professional decisions, and feel less alone in the business side of art.
Frequently Asked Questions
These classes support emerging and working artists of all mediums, including painters, writers, and photographers. These are for all who want guidance on the professional side of their creative practice.
Yes. Our workshops focus heavily on the milestones needed to move a book from idea to first draft, through revision, and onto the path of publication.
Absolutely. We teach practical skills in pricing, portfolio building, writing artist statements, and basic marketing strategies for selling creative work.
No. Many students come with a business idea, a half-finished manuscript, or a collection of work that they want to organize and prepare for presentation or sale.