Dates: April 29 - May 1, 2025
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Workshops are free and open to the public, but tickets are limited, and registration is required for each workshop. To ensure a valuable experience for everyone, we kindly ask all registered participants to honor their commitment by attending. If your plans change, please update your registration status on Eventbrite so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Now in its third year, the Salt Lake City Arts Council and Springboard for the Arts are proud to present the 2025 “Work of Art: Business Skills for Thriving Artists” workshop series. This in-person, hands-on opportunity is designed to support early-career artists in building strong, sustainable creative practices. Held over three evenings at Finch Lane Gallery, the series offers practical tools, professional guidance, and a supportive environment to help artists confidently navigate the business side of their careers. Each workshop focuses on a key skill area—career planning, professional presentation, and connecting with customers—to help artists grow both creatively and professionally.
2025 Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Where do you want to go artistically and professionally? This workshop will guide participants in defining their values, identifying key choices, and developing a roadmap to reach their career goals.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Your portfolio is the heart of your professional presence. This session helps sharpen your artist statement, tailor your resume, and curate strong work samples that highlight your unique practice.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Learn how to connect with your audience and increase sales without compromising your values. Explore strategies for pricing, marketing, and selling your work in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Workshops facilitated by Springboard for the Arts' Career Consultant, Dana Sikkila, a Minnesota-based Arts Administrator, Educator, Visual Artist, and Public Speaker. Her self-defining administration style has bridged the gap between administration and arts creation. Dana’s practice combines printmaking, sculpture, and site-specific installations that push new ideas of contemporary art. As the Executive Director of the 410 Project Community Art Space, Dana has introduced numerous art programs and special events for both children and adults to help strike creativity, positive self-esteem, and art awareness in all Southern Minnesota.
Springboard for the Arts’ Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series has been taught at arts organizations, arts councils, libraries, and colleges across the United States.
Questions? Contact Todd Oberndorfer, Salt Lake City Arts Council Visual Arts Coordinator & Finch Lane Gallery Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
