The Art of Business: Workshop Series
Empowering Artists with Essential Business Skills
Greenville Center for Creative Arts is excited to offer a new Art of Business Workshop series beginning in Fall 2025, designed to help artists develop the foundational business skills necessary to thrive in today’s creative economy.
This workshop series will provide critical “how-to” knowledge for artists looking to strengthen their small business management, marketing, and financial planning skills. By gaining a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship, branding, social media, and financial literacy, artists will be better equipped to connect with gallery owners, buyers, and arts patrons, while also managing the financial tasks essential to sustaining a successful business.
Workshop Topics & Instructors
Each workshop is led by experienced professionals who will provide practical, real-world insights and hands-on guidance. Additional topics and instructor details will be announced soon! Topics include:
Grant Writing for Artists Virtual Workshop
Entrepreneurship 101: Building a sustainable creative business
Diverse Skills for a Creative Career
November 17, 2025
6pm-7:30pm
Presenter: Stephanie Freeman, Upstate theatre artist, event manager, and journalist
Branding and Marketing Workshop
How One Community Project Created My Mural Business
Financial Literacy for Artists
Financial Planning Workshop
Why It Matters: Impact & Reach
The Art of Business workshop series is more than just an educational opportunity—it’s an investment in the success of artists. By providing accessible and practical business resources, we aim to:
Empower artists to build sustainable careers
Equip emerging and diverse artists with essential business knowledge
Support artists in creating consistent portfolios and broad exposure
Provide professional guidance on key business and financial strategies
With 300 projected participants, this program will make a lasting impact on our creative community, helping artists turn their passion into a profession.
How to Participate
Whether you’re an emerging artist looking for foundational business skills or a seasoned creative professional looking to refine your approach, The Art of Business workshop series is designed to support you at every stage of your career.