Tag: Hustle

Hustle: It’s a Maker’s World

The term “maker” refers to anyone who creates small-batch products, according to Little Bird Innovation, the group behind the Made By Project. They’ll fill us in on how their project seeks to understand the aspirations and needs of those handcrafting and selling physical products in Shelby County.

Whether you’re an artisan, potter, baker, chef, craftsperson, fabricator, blacksmith, sculptor, soaper, or any other type of maker, you’re sure to learn some valuable advice on marketing your craft.

Panelists include Terry Lynn (fine artist), Micah Dempsey (Belltower Artisans), Tootsie Bell (silversmith), and Darin Throndson (Innovative Dental Technologies). Moderated by Nicole Heckman of Little Bird Innovation/Made By.

Presentation with Q&A to follow.
Program begins at 6 pm
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

Hustle : eltsuH

Traditional success in the art world can be elusive. But what does less traditional success look like? Hustle often examines professionalism through a strongly business-oriented lens. Artist/Professor/Activist Joel Parsons will help us change that out for a pair of rose-colored glasses.

Presentation with Q&A to follow.

Program begins at 6 pm
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

Hustle: Art & Social Justice

Where do art and social justice intersect? Who works in this realm and how is it done? Join us for a discussion on this topic with Carrie Christensen and Mankwe Ndosi from Minneapolis, Minnesota and local hip-hop artist and activist Marco Pave. Carrie is the Program Manager at Creative CityMaking at Intermedia Arts, and Mankwe is an artist/performer and activist working with Creative CityMaking. We will explore the practical aspects of this type of work including formulating ideas, how to manage projects, and how to get funding.

Presentation with Q&A to follow.
Program begins at 6 p.m.
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

Hustle: Debbie Does Taxes

CPA Debbie Dye is back! And ready to help you with your tax issues. Artists and creative types often have complicated tax situations. Debbie will walk us through the basics and talk about how to be organized and make the tax laws work for us.
Presentation with Q&A to follow.

Program begins at 6 pm
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

Hustle: Successful Studio Visits

Studio visits are great networking opportunities, and they can be fun. But they can also be stress-inducing. What exactly is a studio visit and who do we invite? Should we provide snacks? What if my studio is in my home? Are sales my goal? Or is there a better way to judge success?

Memphis artist Maysey Craddock shows with David Lusk Gallery and in places as far flung as New York, Dallas, New Orleans, and Germany. She will share her broad range of experiences hosting folks in her space at the Medicine Factory.

Presentation with Q&A to follow.

Program begins at 6 pm
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

Hustle: Legal Issues for Artists

Confused about how copyrights, contracts, and licensing relate to your arts practice? Shea Oliver, an Intellectual Property Attorney with Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, will walk us through the Fair Use Doctrine and how to use a “take down notice.” She’ll answer questions like: Why should artists bother with contracts? How do we protect ourselves when we license our artwork or when working collaboratively? Bring your questions.
Presentation with Q&A to follow.

Program begins at 6 pm
Complimentary food and drinks

Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.

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