Business Essentials for Creatives
Learn how to navigate the business side—without losing your artistic spark! Free workshop, lunch and networking.
Date and time
Location
Fourth Plain Community Commons
3101 East 4th Plain Boulevard #Ste.101 Vancouver, WA 98661About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes
Turn Your Creativity into a Thriving Business! 🎶🎨📈
Musicians, artists, and creative entrepreneurs—are you ready to take your passion to the next level? "Business Essentials for Creatives" is a dynamic, one-day workshop designed specifically for creatives like you. Whether you're selling your art, booking gigs, or launching a creative brand, this event will give you the tools to succeed in today’s creative economy.
Through engaging presentations, interactive exercises, and real-world guidance, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies tailored just for creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and set your creative business up for success!
Lunch is provided.
👉 Spots are limited—RSVP now to secure yours!
AGENDA
- 10:30-11am Registration & Light Refreshments
- 11am-12:30pm Morning session
- 12:30-1:30pm Lunch (provided)
- 1:30-3:30pm Afternoon session
- 3:30-4pm Closing Sharing & Final Networking
Your facilitator for the day is Cheri Jamison, Executive Director and arts consultant with over 14 years of experience.
We have an incredible lineup of local arts leaders, including:
Meara McLaughlin (Executive Director, MusicPortland & MusicOregon)
Jeremy Wilson (Founder, The Jeremy Wilson Foundation)
Kyleen King (Professional Musician & Social Work Grad Student)
Paul Burgess (Executive Director, Fourth Plain Forward)
Shannon Roach Halberstadt (WA State Dept of Commerce Creative Economy Sector Lead)
Offered in partnership by Cheri Jamison Consulting, Fourth Plain Forward, and made possible in part by assistance from the City of Vancouver, Washington Culture, Arts and Heritage Grant Program.
👉 BONUS: Integrate your learnings after the workshop with 3 additional group sessions via Zoom led by Cheri Jamison provide further coaching and support.
💸 BONUS: The first 20 people in attendance who fill out a survey are eligible for a $50 stipend. These gift cards will be given out at the end of the day.
🎭 BONUS: Attendees will be part of a raffle to win a 2 hours of event space/time at the Vancouver Arts Hub c/o theARTScentered.
Join us and RSVP now!
Frequently asked questions
Parking is VERY LIMITED at the venue. Please use the following pre-approved lots: 1. Jim Tangeman Center Parking Lot (3200 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98661). 2. Domino's (2903 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661) 3. Umpqua Bank (3301 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661).