The Art of Business

Driving creativity and inspiration through street artWelcome to the BLKOUT Walls Festival, an annual, family-friendly event celebrating art and community. Spanning over ten days, the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival brings together twenty talented artists who will passionately create captivating murals across private and commercial structures in the vibrant city of Detroit. Embrace the power of art as it breathes new life into the urban landscape during this immersive ten-day event.

BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival

Join our first BLKOUT Walls artist talk as we discuss technology and its role in shaping the future of street art in Detroit.

Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design

Parking: Drive up to black gate buzz intercom security will let your vehicle in. Free secured parking The Business of ArtStreet art has always pushed boundaries — turning walls into canvases and neighborhoods into galleries. In Detroit, this creative force has grown beyond self-expression into an engine of cultural identity, economic opportunity, and entrepreneurship. But behind the paint and passion lies the business of sustaining a career as an artist.This panel will explore the practical realities of building a livelihood through art: navigating contracts, setting pricing, securing commissions, and cultivating partnerships. We’ll ask:<ul><li>How can artists balance creativity with the demands of entrepreneurship?</li><li>What strategies help artists turn passion into a sustainable income?</li><li>How do branding, social media, and networking open doors to new audiences and opportunities?</li><li>What does the future hold for working artists in cities where art fuels tourism, community pride, and local business growth?</li></ul>Join us for a conversation at the intersection of creativity and commerce — where making art meets making a living. Panelist:Mike NoriceSheefy McFlyElton Monroy

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