Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
What rights do you have to your music? What rights do you need to perform the work of others? Did you know there are separate rights attached to the words, the music, the performance itself…and more? Join Shawn Nolan and Amanda Whorton for a frank discussion of “The Big Three - Copyright, Trademark, and the... Read More →
Are you getting ready to prepare your 2021 taxes? Confused about write-offs and deductions? Artist and tax preparer Janet Ecklebarger will answer questions about the IRS Schedule C, the tax form that you need to understand as you prepare your taxes for 2021. During this workshop, Janet will guide us through the process of identifying... Read More →
Blair Clark, CEO + Director of Marketing & Strategy at Brooklyn Basement Records, manager of Ron Pope & Miko Marks Do you even need a manager when streaming is king? How can you market to all the streaming platforms? Rissi and Blair talk about their experiences on both sides of the streaming issue. Listen to... Read More →
Wondering how artists + small creative businesses are “blowing up” and making sales on TikTok? Join artist + small business owner, Nicole Drake (they/them) for a short series of conversations on how they use TikTok to market their artwork and make sales. Nicole organically grows a consumer-based following via TikTok and uses the platform and... Read More →
To move your music forward, you need help. But who do you need? How do you find them? And what agreements do you need to manage these relationships? From band members to studio musicians, to agents and managers, this workshop will guide you through how to build a team to help build your career. Workshop... Read More →
What does it take to get a booker to pay attention to your work? Rissi and CEO/Founder of Sonic Pie Productions and Programming Manager at Durham Central Park, Tess Mangum discuss what a booker is looking for and how artists can make the best impression while sharing stories and experiences. Get answers to your questions... Read More →
Are you curious about selling your work on Instagram? Stop marketing to other artists/makers and start selling to buyers + consumers! Join artist + small business owner, Nicole Drake (they/them) for a short series of conversations on how you can interact with followers to take custom orders and sell work from your catalog. Nicole organically... Read More →
What is SMASH! anyway? Once upon a time, the Triangle's artists rarely had a chance to celebrate their work. While the area was a whirl of gallery openings, live performances and open mic nights, the artists didn't have a chance to gather, to connect, to network. Our brave art superheroes Networking Girl, Media Man and... Read More →
Class Details: This is a FREE class with limited space available. On-line classes will take place Saturday mornings on October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10 am - 11:30am. Applications close on October 2nd. Selected participants will be notified no later than October 5th. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing the future... Read More →
Your arts business/nonprofit does great work! What could possibly go wrong? Your company dancers/actors are injured? Building floods or has a fire? A visitor gets injured at your space or event? A craft/product you make causes an injury? Someone breaks in and steals or damages your work or equipment? How do you prepare for this... Read More →
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