The Accelerator

Intersection for the Arts

A virtual 9-week arts business cohort program that teaches the business side of creative work.

PEDAGOGYLearn the business side of creative work through interactive seminars and deep-dive labs centered around the Center for Cultural Innovation publication: Business of Art: An Artist&#x27;s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment (3rd Edition). You will work in cohort sessions and small group coaching circles to develop your own Business Model Canvas. All of these approaches will help you to develop various aspects of business modeling for an arts practice, project, or venture.This is a live-virtual program so you can attend if you are anywhere with a computer and wifi.WHAT YOU GET<ul><li>Adaptable business model canvas for your art practice, project, or venture</li><li>A copy of <a href="https://centerforculturalinnovation.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/bookstore" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Business of Art: An Artist&#x27;s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment (3rd Edition)</a></li><li>Confidence and clarity on your vision, mission, values, and goals</li><li>A Certificate of Completion</li><li>Network of peers in your learning cohort</li></ul>FORMAT<ul><li>Wednesdays: May 4 – June 29, 2022 from 10am-1pm PT</li><li>1:1 coaching with an Accelerator graduate </li><li>All sessions take place virtually over Zoom</li><li>Nine 3-hour seminar &amp; lab sessions totaling 27 hours</li></ul>For full curriculum details, facilitators and coaches visit the <a href="https://theintersection.org/get-skills/the-accelerator/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Intersection for the Arts website</a>.INSTRUCTORS<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykweskin/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amy Kweskin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthemsalgado/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anthem Salgado</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-smith-47524159/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Krista Smith</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmcrane1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steven Crane</a></li></ul>Sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend every session, except Anthem&#x27;s sessions. FEE<ul><li>The fee covers an individual artist or up to 3 participants for any single organization/project. </li><li>TIP: Individual artists in California may be eligible to apply for <a href="https://www.cciarts.org/quick_grant.htm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CCI’s Quick Grant</a> to cover the cost of this course. Applications due on the 15th every month.</li><li>PAYMENT PLAN: Want to pay in installments? Email Amy Kweskin amy(at)theintersection.org about setting up a plan that works for you.</li></ul>ENDORSEMENTS<ul>“The Accelerator program was rigorous yet fun. It helped me redirect my creative spirit towards entrepreneurship. Not only was I able to be in the company of a cohort of talented artists—from curators, to dancers, to musicians—but all of the facilitators presented highly informative and engaging content. I’ve kept in touch with my cohort and have even collaborated on two shows.” - Maddy Clifford, <a href="https://www.madlinesinfo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MADlines</a></ul><ul>“The Accelerator gave me the courage I needed to embrace business knowledge as a vehicle that can elevate, strengthen and push my practice to the next level. I learned alongside other visionary and incredibly talented artists, many of whom I remain in contact with. Intersection offers a support setting that understands and focuses on artist’s needs.” - Astrid Kaemmerling, <a href="https://www.thewalkdiscourse.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Walk Discourse</a></ul><ul></ul>REFUND POLICY: You may request a full refund (excluding Eventbrite fees) before May 1, 2022 after which refunds will be processed on a case by case basis. No refund can be processed after the start of the program. Questions about The Accelerator? Contact Amy Kweskin amy(at)theintersection.orgPresented via Zoom.

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