SMASH! 2026 Tickets available

Written By Cynthia Deis

If you are one of the many artists and arts administrators who message us in the week or so before SMASH! to ask if there is any way you can get a ticket, even though the website says they are sold out, then this blog post is for YOU! Tickets just went on sale. You can grab a ticket right here and then you can be excited about networking instead of sad that you are not going to be at the party.

Our roster of SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) for SMASH! is filling up nicely. Remember, you can only book a time to meet with an SME at the event, and the consultations are included in your ticket price. See the full roster (so far!) here. We are excited to welcome some new Experts to the group this year, a few of them are highlighted below. Watch our blog or our social media posts to get full SME profiles and don’t forget to get to SMASH! early so you can register and get your questions answered!

Chisa D. Pennix, Marketing

Bring your biggest marketing questions to Chisa, she is ready to help you with creative ways to gain promotion for your business. Her background includes years of working with small businesses nationwide through signature events like the BLK BIZ Summit and CapacityCon, as well as innovative programs such as the Give It, Get It Business Membership. These initiatives amplify impact by enhancing marketing strategies, accessing funding, and fostering meaningful collaborations. Known for her bespoke events, dynamic keynote speaking, and ecosystem engagement under the unifying #BeInTheEcosystem theme, Chisa is dedicated to building thriving entrepreneurial communities.Learn more about her work here.

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Katie Magee Bouterse, Circus Arts and Performing Arts Booking, Marketing and Promotion

Ask Katie about becoming a go-to performer, nailing gig prep, sharpening your professional edge, leveling up your acts, and handling contracts and deposits like a pro. She is the founder of Imagine Circus and brings a wealth of experience as a working performer and booking agent. Learn more about Katie’s work here.

Cynthia Deis

Cynthia Deis is a business consultant, author and educator based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. She works with local retailers, artists and arts organizations to create better businesses and better communities.

https://cynthiadeis.com
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