Business of Art Symposium

Artdose Magazine, The Art Garage, and NWTC Artisan and Business Center have partnered to host the second annual Business of Art Symposium (BOAS) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

BOAS 2024 is seeking innovative presenters to share their expertise on topics involving art, creative entrepreneurship, navigating the art world, marketing/self-promotion, and advancing an art career. 

Presenters qualified to participate in BOAS 2024 are defined as working in the visual arts with a minimum of 5 years of experience. 

This includes working in the field as an artist, curator, art educator, gallery owner, entrepreneur, art coach, or an art-centered small business owner. 

One presenter spot is dedicated to an emerging artist with a professional practice of 3 years or less. Please note in the application if you are an emerging artist!

RFP Deadline: 4/29/24

RFP Notification: 6/3/24

Event Date: 10/12/24

Compensation: Chosen presenters will be paid a $200 stipend (includes presentation fee and travel) and registration to attend the symposium will be waived. Presenters are encouraged to stay for the symposium. 

Vision

Our vision is to create a platform in which we can all empower one another and to amplify the visual arts through creative and engaging programming aimed to equip attendees with successful strategies, skills, and professional assessments beneficial for maintaining a sustainable art career. 

Symposium Goals

• Provide a platform for Wisconsin creative entrepreneurs to share such as but not limited to: effective strategies to increase online engagement, establishing a brand, effective time management strategies, and opportunities for networking. 
• To learn about the hosting organizations: Artdose Magazine, The Art Garage, and NWTC Artisan & Business Center
• Engage attendees of all creative and artistic backgrounds. 
• Represent a diverse roster of presenters. 

This opportunity is open to Wisconsin creative entrepreneurs over the age of 18. BOAS is committed to building an educational program that represents artists from a broad and diverse background including race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion, or affiliation, and mental or physical disability.

• All applicants are expected to be active participants in balancing creative and business of art practices that demonstrate effective business acumen, commercial awareness, time management skills, vision and strategy, interpersonal skills, ability to sell a product, and networking.
• All applicants are based in Wisconsin.
• All applicants are currently working in the field as an artist, curator, art educator, gallery owner, entrepreneur, or an art-centered small business owner with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Participate in the promotion of BOAS 2024 by sharing promotional announcements via social media, website, and word of mouth. The success of this event is based on teamwork. 
• Be punctual. Arrive at NWTC Artisan and Business Center 30 minutes prior to the presentation.
• Have a presentation in a PowerPoint or Keynote ready. Provide the organizers with the file 2-weeks prior to the event.
• Present in person. 
• Respond in a timely manner via email (within 24-hours).

From these applications, BOAS hosting organizations (Artdose Magazine, The Art Garage, and NWTC Artisan & Business Center) will select finalists for this opportunity that best fits the vision of this symposium.