Class Details:

This is a FREE class with limited space available.

On-line classes will take place Wednesday evenings on April 24, May 1,8,15,22 from 6 - 8pm.

Applications close on April 3rd. Selected participants will be notified no later than April 12th.

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing the future of your artistic legacy and ensuring that your creative work continues to be appreciated and protected after you're gone. This workshop is designed specifically for visual artists to provide comprehensive guidance on how to effectively plan for the future of their artistic estate. From preserving your artwork to understanding legal and financial considerations, this workshop covers essential topics that every visual artist in every economic and family situation needs to understand. Partners, children, and assistants are encouraged to join. 

Presented by attorney and estate planning specialist, Katherine de Vos Devine, this course is designed to be death positive and proactive. Taught over five consecutive Wednesdays, this zoom class is open to all NC-resident artists in all visual art disciplines. 

Workshop Benefits:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of estate planning for visual artists.

• Learn how to protect your artwork and creative legacy effectively.

• Get practical guidance on documenting your artwork, managing finances, and planning for succession.

• Get specialized templates, resources, and one-on-one advice for your estate planning journey.

• Get one-on-one guidance from an experienced estate lawyer.

Note: This educational workshop is designed to provide general information and guidance related to estate planning for visual artists. Participants are encouraged to seek individualized advice from legal, financial, and art professionals based on their specific circumstances. This workshop is open only to NC residents.

Why is there an application? We have worked hard to bring this course to the community and are glad to be able to offer it for free. Interested participants should fill out this application. Space in this program is limited. We may not be able to accommodate all applicants in this program. Applications close on April 3rd and all applicants will be notified of their status by April 12th.

To learn more about Katherine de Vos Devine, visit her website here.

Triangle ArtWorks Happy Hours are spreading out across the Triangle. This month, we are headed to Clayton!

Get out of the studio, office or stage and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle. Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle - artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!

For our April Happy Hour, we will be hosted by Deep River Brewing Company.

Who is this event for?

• Artists, arts administrators and arts businesses of all types and disciplines!

• Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.

• Discipline groups - Want to gather your people at this event, so they can cross-connect with other artists? Reach out to us to talk about cross-promotion.

• Arts Groups/Businesses - Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.

Registration is FREE, but donations are accepted. Your donation helps support the work of Triangle ArtWorks.

Are you an artist who is concerned about cybersecurity? Are you an arts administrator who is concerned about your art or community data?

About this event

Join us for a discussion to learn about cybersecurity and what you should know as an artist or arts administrator about cybersecurity concerns.

Many artists and arts organizations could benefit from learning more about cybersecurity.  Most don’t think about it until they experience a breach.  Do you share information and images via emails?  How about any client data?  Do you know if your email is vulnerable?  Do you regularly change your passwords?  Now is the time to learn about things that can put you or your organization at risk and some practical ways to protect yourself, your work and your business. 

Torrence Reed of Cybershield Security will join us to present the importance of cybersecurity measures and what actions you can take right now to protect your data. Bring your questions and learn how you can be better prepared to navigate Hosted by podcasters Jackie Sanders and Adriana Ameigh, of the podcast Art Studio Insights, this event will be taped for a later episode.

This free discussion is for you if you are an artist or creative entrepreneur who wants to learn about cybersecurity concerns in the art world. Whether you are currently thinking of potential risks or have not really considered it at all, you’ll have an opportunity to ask Torrence questions (as time allows.)

Registration is required.

About The Presenter:

Torrence Reed, is a solutions architect, consultant, and cybersecurity professional who has guided many clients on methods to protect their data and privacy, mitigate risks and prevent cyber threats.  He has over 20 years experience working with startups, small businesses, governments and nonprofits in IT security auditing, infrastructure deployment, threat detection to identify and secure vulnerabilities, and prevention of cyber threats using monitoring and security engineering measures.  Learn more about Torrence here.

SMASH! 2024 Art Networking Party

SMASH! is our annual art networking event and you don’t want to miss it! Join us and mingle with all the area’s art superheroes, visit and post at our HAVE/NEED wall, get your questions answered at a QUICK•CONNECT session, meet others who work in your field at one of our DISCIPLINE TABLES or just kick back and celebrate the year you’ve had and the year that is to come!

Tickets are on sale now. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t delay!

Ticket prices:

Early Bird - $15 Until midnight Jan. 19 (Discount automatically taken off at check-out)
Regular admission - $20 - Tickets purchased after midnight Jan. 19

SMASH! is coming, you can be part of the party!

Volunteer 
Want to meet some great folks and help us put on SMASH!? Do a volunteer shift! It means FREE admission to SMASH! (up to a limited number). Volunteer form.

Sponsor
SMASH! Sponsors get free tickets, as well as name recognition and lots of other fancy things. Sponsor form.

SMASH! 2024 will be held at

Apella by Alexandria
12 Davis Drive
Durham, NC 27709

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 of your artistic legacy and ensuring that your creative work continues to be appreciated and protected after you're gone. This workshop is designed specifically for visual artists to provide comprehensive guidance on how to effectively plan for the future of their artistic estate. From preserving your artwork to understanding legal and financial considerations, this workshop covers essential topics that every visual artist in every economic and family situation needs to understand. Partners, children, and assistants are encouraged to join. 

Presented by attorney and estate planning specialist, Katherine de Vos Devine, this course is designed to be death positive and proactive. Taught over four consecutive Saturdays, this zoom class is open to all NC-resident artists in all visual art disciplines. 

Workshop Benefits:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of estate planning for visual artists.

• Learn how to protect your artwork and creative legacy effectively.

• Get practical guidance on documenting your artwork, managing finances, and planning for succession.

• Get specialized templates, resources, and one-on-one advice for your estate planning journey.

• Finish a basic estate plan with an art lawyer.

Note: This workshop is designed to provide general information and guidance related to estate planning for visual artists. Participants are encouraged to seek individualized advice from legal, financial, and art professionals based on their specific circumstances. This workshop is open only to NC residents. 

Why is there an application? We have worked hard to bring this course to the community and are glad to be able to offer it for free. However, as you can see, it is an intensive program and the registration is limited to 12. Before you ask, yes, we do hope to be able to offer this opportunity again. The class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure that questions can be handled in detail. We anticipate great demand for this class, so we are asking participants to apply to ensure that all:

1. are NC residents.

2. are ready and willing to discuss death and disability.

3. are prepared to do the work required to benefit from the class.

4. have substantial bodies of work, digital work assets, licensing agreements or other artistic legacies of concern.

The applicants who are most poised to benefit from this program will be selected. Applications close on Oct. 2, all applicants will be notified of their status by Oct. 5th.

To learn more about Katherine de Vos Devine, visit her website here.

Email marketing is inexpensive and one of the best ways to engage with a client or customer base. Emails cansell current work, direct customers to event registration, show off new work and sell tickets. Email newsletters work to share information and keep clients engaged every day.

So, why don’t you have a newsletter? Put all your worries away and take this three-hour IN PERSON course to begin sending regular emails to your customer base. You'll recieve hands-on instruction and create your first newsletter in the class. If you are 'technology challenged' this course is even for you. Many participants send their first newsletter before the class is over!

This course is for you if you are a visual artist, fine craft artist, musician, performer or photographer. You’ll learn about newsletter templates that will help you to create regular communication with your customers, free services you can use to send an email and what to talk about when you don't think you have anything to talk about. Whether you want to improve increase sales, communicate a show or exhibit schedule or other information, a professional email newsletter is not as intimidating as you may have thought.

Each participant will need to come to the class with a wifi-enabled laptop and be ready to create their first newsletter during the workshop. We’ll discuss various free platforms, how often to send a newsletter and how to convert your newsletter to a blog post or site update. Don’t have a mailing list? Don’t worry, we’ll talk about that as well.

Each participant should bring:

• a wifi enabled laptop

• digital files of 4-6 images of either current work, you performing, you teaching, etc.

• logins to all your social media accounts

• your client/fan email list (If you have one!)

Workshop pricing-

• EARLYBIRD (through Sept. 14) $28

• REGULAR PRICE(through Sept 18) $38

• DAY OF EVENT PRICE (after Sept 18) $43

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Join artist and digital marketer Jackie Sanders as she guides you through a strategy to create content for multiple digital platforms while allowing you the freedom to make your art.

Many artists struggle with practical approaches for consistent and meaningful content on social and marketing platforms. Are you an artist who stresses a bit about what content you will publish? Do you often find that you don’t have the resources to plan content for each digital platform?

In this class you will learn the content creation strategy that has worked for hundreds of small business owners. Jackie will walk you through a plan that will help turn strangers into followers, followers into fans, and fans into your newest art collectors or clients, while using a content strategy that feels right for you and your creative business. You will gain confidence, clarity and resources to plan out a month’s worth of digital content in one sitting that you can start sharing right away.

In this class, you will create a STRATEGY, a PLAN for creating content on your digital platforms, think: effective ways to plan my Instagram content, Threads content, etc. However, this workshop does not walk you through how to edit images for use in your strategy.

At the conclusion of this workshop, you will walk away with a strategy for your creative business as well as a handout to track a month’s progress.

Workshop pricing-

EARLYBIRD (through Sept. 10) $28

REGULAR PRICE(through Sept 11) $38

DAY OF EVENT PRICE (Sept 12) $43

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

TEAL TALK - TEAL AUGUST GATHERING

In August, join TEAL for an informal happy hour gatheringto:

• Continue the discussion on Board Development from June's Lunch & Learn. If you attended the June event, lets talk about your takeaways, questions and share lessons learned on Board Development. If you didn't make it in June, join us to discuss this important topic.

• Share a free beer or glass of wine with your colleagues at this gathering during Frontier's Out of Office event

• Gather with other arts administrators to ask new questions, share resources or simply commiserate about running an arts non-profit.

• And learn about other events TEAL is planning for the months ahead!

This event is free to attend, but please register so we know who to expect. We will be gathering as part of Frontier RTP's Out of Office Happy Hour event. Grab a beer or glass of wine and look for our table for the TEAL logo sign!

Learn more about TEAL.

Get out of the office or studio and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle.

Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle - artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!

For our August Happy Hour, we are being hosted by Mettlesome Theater, located in the Golden Belt complex in Durham. Mettlesome has opened this performance space in November of 2022 and is available for performance rental! Join us as we gather inside the inspirational Mettlesome space for drinks and networking.

• Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.

• Discipline groups - Want to gather your people at this event, so they can cross-connect with other artists? Reach out to us to talk about cross-promotion.

• Arts Groups/Businesses - Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.

• Looking for performance space to rent? Here is your chance to see Mettlesome’s space and talk to their staff!

Registration is FREE, but donations are accepted. Your donation helps support the work of Triangle ArtWorks.

Accessibility info:

Mettlesome is located at the Golden Belt complex. Handicap parking is available near the door in the Golden Belt parking lot. A ramp is located on one end of the entrance porch. The theater itself has floor and raised seating and the stage area is on the ground. Mettlesome has two gender-inclusive bathrooms that are both handicap accessible.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

Do you enjoy teaching your visual art?

Adding video lessons to your offerings might be easier than you think.

Video is by far the most effective marketing tool for your brand and can lead directly to increased art sales. Online virtual workshops can be a reliable passive income stream.

This virtual class will give you an overview of what it takes to create educational video content that can be used everywhere from live social media events, to Youtube tutorials, to stand-alone On-Demand workshops that generate passive income. We’ll focus on leveraging what you are currently doing as efficiently as possible to create online educational offerings.

The needed technical skills for creating videos might seem overwhelming but in reality, your smartphone make filming and editing video content much easier than you think.This class will help you become a proficient, profitable, online educator, sharing what you love to create with a global audience.

This 2-hour virtual class with North Carolina fiber artist, and experienced online educator, Lyric Kinard is being offered free, but space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell Education Director Cynthia Deis via email. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Do you work as an arts administrator or with a small arts  non-profit?

Don’t do it all alone!

Join the Triangle Emerging Arts Leaders (TEAL) as we learn about non-profit board development. Guest speaker, Karen Kalafatas, Interim Executive Director of SKJAJA Fund, will share tips and strategies for developing and maintaining a strong Board of Directors.

The group will then break-out into discussions with with local arts non-profit leaders to address common challenges, and brainstorm solutions!

Lunch provided. Suggested donation of $10.

Topics will include:

• Board Development 101

• Finding Board Members

• Term Limits and Member Turnover

• Must-have Board Roles

• Diversifying your Board

• Member Retention

Thanks to CIty Barbecue for providing lunch! (Attendees with dietary restrictions may want to bring their lunch)

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Do you want to connect with clients and customers? Do you worry that your message gets lost in the stream of social media?

Join artist and creative business mentor Adriana Ameigh as she guides you through the steps needed to start (or re-start) using your email as a marketing tool for your art business. 

This in-person, interactive, 2-hour workshop is for artists and performers who want to learn how to send emails that communicate their own unique story and art, without feeling like pushy salespersons. Adriana will discuss the role of email marketing and share a curated list of easy-to-use mailing list providers, along with a quick demo. You will learn about time-saving strategies and practical considerations to help you demystify the process and overcome resistance. After class, you will receive a handout with resources and actionable items. 

Discussions will include: 

● Why do you still need an email list, even if you have social media 

● Brief overview of mailing list providers 

● Ideas on what to write and share on your emails 

● Saving time with templates, prompts, and segmentation 

● How/where to get subscribers 

REGISTER EARLY-Registration will be limited to encourage focused conversations and interactions. 

• $45 earlybird pricing through May 18

• $55 regular price through May 23

• $60 day of event ticket

Adriana Ameigh is a Puerto Rican abstract artist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. After 12+ years in the investments industry, she traded in the suits and left corporate life to build her own art career. Adriana creates dynamic paintings and sculptures that balance movement, tactile textures and uplifting colors, while inviting the viewer to explore the optimistic stories embedded within. She also works with clients to create site-specific art installations and projects. 

Adriana also enjoys sharing her art passion and business knowledge through in-person workshops, participatory community projects, mentoring sessions, YouTube episodes, the Level Up Artists podcast she co-hosts, and the Level Up Artists art business community she co-founded. 

You can visit and connect with Adriana in person by visiting her studio at Artspace, in downtown Raleigh, NC. or by visiting her website.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org or call 919-244-4358. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Are you a visual artist who is interested in gallery representation?

About this event

Join us for a panel discussion with gallery owners, curators and artists as they provide practical advice on what galleries look for when deciding to represent an artist.

When artists seek gallery representation, it can be a daunting process. How much work should you have?  How do I approach the gallery?  How do galleries find artists? Join these gallery representatives who will discuss these questions and more as they share their experiences and expertise on what galleries want from artists..

This free panel discussion will be held over Zoom and you will receive login information after registration. Participants will also have a chance to ask our panel your questions (as time allows).

About The Panelists:

Dara Baldwin is a Durham native and graduated from Durham School of the Arts in 2012. Dara has been working with DAG since 2017 as a volunteer, then was hired by DAG as Gallery Assistant in 2019, after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Art History. Currently Dara is pursuing a M.A.T. in Special Education from North Carolina Central University and hopes to combine the two subjects improving accessibility at DAG and beyond. In her current role as the Durham Art Guild’s Gallery Coordinator, Dara is the main contact for all exhibition scheduling, artwork purchases and installation at DAG galleries and Art@Work locations. https://durhamartguild.org/

Caitlin Cary is a Raleigh-based fiber artist, musician and gallery owner. Her unique fabric collages have been collected and exhibited nationally. Cary is the owner and curator of The Pocket Gallery, where she shows her own work as well as representing and promoting the work of numerous Triangle area Artists. Cary was an artist in residency at Artspace from 2015 - 2020, and served on its board from 2016-2020. She currently serves on the board of the Longleaf School of the Arts. https://www.thepocketraleigh.com/

Wendy Kesterson is partner at the Centerpiece Gallery, Raleigh, NC, along with her brother Ken Kesterson.  Wendy majored in Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on Healthcare Studies and also holds an MBA.  Wendy’s experience in the art industry spans over 20 years; she began her career in the arts in 1996.  Her focus includes gallery operations, managing sales; including corporate sales, collaborating on gallery shows and curation as well as the delivery and installation of artwork.  Wendy also serves as a consultant for a number of healthcare systems. Wendy purchased The Centerpiece in 2017; the gallery is 2nd generation, family-owned and operated art gallery originally established in 1988. The Centerpiece Gallery showcases local as well as renowned artists.   The gallery focuses on residential and corporate collections, as well as custom, conservation-grade framing.  https://www.thecenterpiece.com/

Is your studio a bit lonely? Want to meet others who work in art businesses? Come network and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle.

This event is free, but please pre-register so you’ll get updates.

Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle - artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!

Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.

We will be set up on the second floor of Boxyard. Look out for the orange capes!

Discipline groups - Want to gather your people at this event, so they can cross-connect with other artists? Reach out to us to talk about cross-promotion.

Arts Groups/Businesses - Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.

Accessibility info:

The main level of Boxyard RTP, the pavilion, restrooms, and vendor spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Their elevator is ADA-compliant, so all visitors can experience our second-floor vendors or enjoy their meals on the upstairs deck. Boxyard RTP is located on the Frontier RTP campus, which means there are plenty of parking and disabled parking spaces available.

Learn how to sell your work online!

Have you wanted to sell reproductions of your work online? Join artist and photographer Ryan Fox for a workshop on ways to sell your work beyond in-person markets and shows. This workshop is for artists who want to sell originals/reproductions via online marketplaces, print-on-demand sites, & stock image companies.

Discussions will include:

• The pros and cons of various print-on-demand companies and what to look for when choosing one.

• How to compare online marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon Handmade, and others.

• How to properly describe and keyword your images so your artwork will be found by interested buyers.

• How to funnel traffic to your online shops using social media.

We will not have time to cover the details of how to digitize your artwork, but we will cover the details of how to sell your work once it is digitized.

This class is for photographers and artists who want to sell their work online.

Much of this class material is covered in the discussions and participant experience will drive the material. For this reason, recordings of this event will not be sent out after the event. In-person attendance will benefit you the most. 

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Ryan Fox is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society as well as 6 state and regional societies- Northeast, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and North Carolina (NEWS, GWS, IWS, PWS, MOWS, WSNC). Ryan has won awards in The American Watercolor Society (AWS), Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, Missouri Watercolor Society, Georgia Watercolor Society (GWS), and Watercolor Society of North Carolina juried shows. His work has been featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine, Art of Watercolour, and Splash 15, 16, 19 & 20 hardcover books published by F+W Media. His instructional DVDs are marketed by Creative Catalyst Productions. You can view more of his work on his site here: https://rfoxphoto.com/

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact our General Manager, Corey Blaustein, via email or at 818-804-1407. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Learn how to improve photographs of Your work!

Join photographer Cheryl Gotschall as she walks you through tips to photograph your work, including specific types of photos such as “behind the scenes,” work in progress, and more!  

Many artists often look for ways to capture images of their artwork to share with their audience. Have you tried your hand at photography but still are not pleased with your photographs? Do you struggle to share more work on your social media channel simply because you just don’t like the images you’ve taken of your work?  Are you an artist who stresses about the images of your work accurately portraying the work itself?  

This 2-hour in-person workshop is for artists who want to learn tips and techniques to document their work and organize their files. Cheryl will guide you through the steps and process to create better images for your website, social media, and marketing. Photography doesn’t stop with taking photographs of your art. You will also learn the best practices for documenting your process (telling the story), organizing and storing your images, and preparing your photos for use. The class will also include a hands-on demo and feedback on any images you have already taken.

Participants should plan to bring the following to the workshop:

• The camera you will use for photographing your artwork (a professional digital camera, a point-and-shoot, or a cell phone.

• Samples/images of your photography that you may have questions about or need help with

• any specific questions about your subject or images

Location:  The Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Classroom A

Cheryl Gotschall of Gottschall Photograph is a commercial photographer in Raleigh. She specializes in creating high-quality digital images of art. Cheryl’s work has resulted in clients’ acceptance to the following art shows Smithsonian Craft Show, Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, St. Louis Art Festival, Cherry Creek art Festival, Sausalito Art Festival, Coconut Grove Art Festival, Winter Park Art Festival, Reston Festival of the Arts. You can find more of Cheryl’s work here: https://www.gottschallphoto.com/photography-of-art

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact our General Manager, Corey Blaustein, via email or at 818-804-1407. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses, such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Are you confused about how copyright law applies to your art or craftwork?

This workshop will answer your legal questions about copyright, trademark, the public domain, and how to protect your work. You’ll hear the answers to questions like:

• Do I have to do anything to copyright my work?

• What’s the difference between copyright and trademark?

• Can I use an image/song/article in my work, or do I have to ask permission?

• What is in the public domain?

• What can I do to protect my work from others using it?

• What goes into creating a great trademark?

• How can choosing the right trademark help me?

Join lawyers Pamela Chestek of Chestek Legal and Brandon Huffman of Odin Law for a discussion of the legal issues affecting creative work. The lawyers will lead an open discussion on the most recent state of the law, so bring your questions and experiences and gain some insight into how the law might apply in your field.

Who is this workshop for: This workshop is good for visual artists, musicians, digital artists, writers, and anyone who produces creative work.

Anyone who does creative work or who works with the creative works of others will, at some point, run into a situation that will require some knowledge of what intellectual property is and isn’t. This will be a great opportunity to become familiar with the general principles and learn from others’ experiences.

Please note our speakers will not be able to provide direct legal advice on specific situations. All questions answered and information provided will be of a general nature and does not create an attorney-client relationship with attendees. This session will not be recorded.

• EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MAR 11: $8

• REGULAR PRICING THROUGH MAR 16: $18

• DAY-OF-CLASS PRICING: $23

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact our General Manager, Corey Blaustein at via email or at 818-804-1407. We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

The cost to attend this event helps cover important programming expenses such as compensating our workshop leaders and the administrative work that allows us to present these events. While we always strive to keep our fees low, we understand that they might be a barrier to some. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford the cost of an event, please let us know by filling out a reduced fee request.

Application Closes February 7

Are you a mid-career artist struggling to leave your day job or a new-to-the-biz creative with dollar signs in your eyes?

Join other area artists and our experienced instructors in a 6-week intensive business school-style experience aimed at you. From business structures to support systems, from credit cards to cash flow, this course will walk you through the process of creating an art business that makes money. Each week you’ll work on activities and projects that lead you to a clear vision of your business and a business plan. You’ll leave the class with a binder full of worksheets, ideas, contacts, and checklists and be energized to make your business succeed.

This course is based on the REAL Entrepreneurship courses program and is a  hands-on, activity-based experience. If you've tried to understand business principles before and have been bored or frustrated, this is for you. If you want tools to understand your own art business better, this is for you. Course topics will include cash flow, production, costs and pricing, inventory, local resources, sales and promotions, and more. These arts business-specific skills are not currently part of most university fine craft and fine art programs but are essential for artists to function as businesses.

Taught by experienced artists, this course will be filled with relevant, valuable skills for your art business. 

Both beginners and more experienced artisans can benefit from this course!

Course Details:

• The course consists of 6 class dates: March 15, 22, 29, and April 12, 19, and 26.

• Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be additional question and answer sessions from 8:00-8:30 each class night.

• This is a virtual course that will take place on Zoom; participants will need an internet connection and a device such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to access the sessions. A laptop is best. 

• This course is open to all artists. Applicants who live or work in Durham County, NC, will be given priority for selection.

• Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.

• All participants will be invited to a private Facebook group where they can use weekly live video sessions to ask instructors questions outside of the meeting times.

• Coursework (outside of class) may be as much as one hour per week and, while not mandatory, will help participants to get the most out of the course.

The application will close on February 7.

You will be notified of your application status by February 15.

This program is funded by Durham Business 360, a program of the City of Durham’s  Office of Economic and Workforce Development, your source for the tools you need to innovatively start and grow your business.

Come share your work and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle.

Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle - artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!

Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.

We will be set up on the second floor of Boxyard. Look out for the orange capes!

Discipline groups - Want to gather your people at this event, so they can cross-connect with other artists? Reach out to us to talk about cross-promotion.

Arts Groups/Businesses - Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.

Accessibility info:

The main level of Boxyard RTP, the pavilion, restrooms, and vendor spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Their elevator is ADA-compliant, so all visitors can experience our second-floor vendors or enjoy their meals on the upstairs deck. Boxyard RTP is located on the Frontier RTP campus, which means there are plenty of parking and disabled parking spaces available.

Learn more about Boxyard RTP here.