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Business side of art topic of seminar [The Jamestown Sun, N.D. :: ]
[April 19, 2014]

Business side of art topic of seminar [The Jamestown Sun, N.D. :: ]


(Jamestown Sun, The (ND) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) April 19--Wendy Klug, director of Art UP, will hold a hands-on seminar, "Helping Artists with The Business of Art," from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Center for Economic Development in James-town. The Center for Economic Development is located at 120 2nd St. SE.



The hands-on seminar is aimed at emerging and established artists who are looking for additional business help. This seminar is for visual artists of all mediums.

Seminar topics will include: What Is Art UP?," "Working To Get What You Want," "Website Development," "Marketing That Works For You" and "Online Advertising." These seminars will be taught with a hands-on method, which will allow people to start their business ventures while receiving one-on-one attention.


"We are excited and eager to help artists with professional business services designed for art-based businesses," said Klug, a business consultant for the North Dakota Small Business Development Center. "We are here to offer seminars that will help beginning artisans as well as those established artists looking to fine tune their business strategies." Each seminar is followed by one-on-one consultations, free of charge, where each artist can receive training tailored to his or her wants and needs to become a successful artist in his or her business adventure.

"North Dakota has very talented artists who deserve a wider customer base and assistance specialized to their industry," Klug said. "As a business consultant and an artist myself, I understand the importance of tailoring each artist's needs to their specific goals. I want to be able to provide artists, whether they are emerging or established, access to new venues and web-based outlets, which can help them see greater sales." Art UP will offer additional seminar events throughout the year.

Anyone interested in attending upcoming seminars, receiving one-on-one consultations or for more information, email Klug at [email protected] or call (701) 213-8482 to reserve a spot.

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