NEW!  Artist Entrepreneur Boot Camp  

7 Marketing Stratagies to Sell Your Art,
Generate More Clients and Free Publicity

A one-day business boot camp for artists of all media,
retailers and art business owners, art educators and creative entrepreneurs

WHAT:      Artist Entrepreneur Boot Camp
WHEN:     Saturday, July 26, 2008  10 am - 4 pm
WHERE:  Entrepreneurship Academy for Artists at Convergence, 1801 N Quaker Lane Alexandria VA 22302
COST:      $120.00/person before July 16
                  $140.00/person after July 16

The fee includes the seminar, artist entrepreneur workbook, handouts, and refreshments.

Package Deal:  Seminar Fee PLUS one hour of provate coaching with Marga Fripp
                             $180.00 before July 16
                             $200.00 after July 16

Bring your own lunch and get to know other artist entrepreneurs.
Limited Seating.  Enroll now to save on cost and reserve your seat!

Refer a Friend, and Get $10 Referral Bonus!
Even if you cannot attend the seminar, if the friend you referred participates, both you and your friend will receive a $10.00 cehck in the mail after the seminar.

About the Entrepreneur Boot Camp

Take a Saturday off this summer to refocus on your business and goals!

Just like any endeavor, your art business needs a new and fresh approach, one that distinguishes you and your art from the other great artists and their work.

As an artist you spend a lot of time in the studio, yet not enough studying your competition and their secrets to success.  You know you can get better at managing your time, meeting your goals and marketing your business, but you need a little help, motivation and perhaps a success-driven mentor and coach.

What Will You Gain From This One Day Seminar?

Join Marga Fripp, an art marketing coach, journalist and entrepreneur to learn:

1. The Best Marketing and Communication Strategies that Bring you More Customers and Art Sales
2. How to Develop a Well-Crafted Portfolio that Generate Shows and Biz Opportunities.
3. How to Speak with Confidence about Your Art at Networking Events and on Camera.
4. How to Increase Your Income with Effective Online and Offline Marketing Strategies.
5. Tips and Simple Steps to Live a Balanced Life and a Fulfilling Career

You can read more, enroll and pay for your seminar at our secure website, or by check.

Got questions?  Email Marga at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

More about art marketing at www.artbizacademy.com

We look forward to seeing you at this powerful art business camp on July 26!

 Art Biz Academy 101

Art Biz Academy 101– A three-day dynamic and transformational marketing
and art business education seminar for the emerging visual and performing artist and creative entrepreneur.

Three-Day Seminar Fee: $200
New Classes will be announed soon!
Minimum attendance: 10 students

Marga Fripp an art coach, journalist and art business entrepreneur is the creator and instructor of the ART BIZ ACADEMY 101. Through a facilitated and guided approach, she will work with artists to demystify the steps needed to develop a fulfilling art business and career.

The workshops are energizing and inspiring, and filled with practical
business knowledge and skills, personal learning experience, art business
resources and hand-outs, role-plays, and peer-review and portfolio review opportunities.

The artists complete the full training program with:
 
- Resources and practical advice to create a professional artist portfolio
- A marketing plan with specific and tangible goals
- Personalized marketing strategies
- Enhanced confidence
- Networking skills
- Referrals to break into the arts market
- Art Biz Academy 101 Certificates and Free Membership in the Entrepreneurship
Academy for Artists

Certificates will be offered upon completion of the full training and assignments in the program.

Workshop 1 - The Art of Telling Your Story to
Build a Successful Business - Artist Portfolio and Business Development

- Are you ready for the life as an artist?
- Articulate your mission, niche and/or services
- Goals Development
- Portfolio Development
- Business Identity and Branding

Workshop 2 - Strategies to Market and Sell Your Art

- Venues for the Emerging Artist
- Strategies to secure space in galleries and boutiques, and find/create your own venues
- Juried exhibitions and competitions. Artists in Residence Programs
- Grant Resources and other funding opportunities for artists and creative entrepreneurs
- Presentation and Art Display
- Develop, attract and retain a client base
- Media Pitch, Press Release and the Press Kit

Workshop 3 - Think Business! Create a Magnetic Marketing Plan

- Competition and target audience (patrons, clients)
- Pricing System
- Opportunities to make a living as an artist
- Budget Development
- Evaluate your assets, open a bank account, and manage your budget and revenue
- Combine all training pieces into your personal marketing plan for art biz success

Registration and payment at www.artbizacademy.com
For more info email Marga Fripp at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
10% from the class proceeds are donated to Convergence    
Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302