Workshop Summary

“Your Art, Your Business” will guide artists through the practical steps of turning their creative work into a sustainable business. The session explores why artists may want to formalize their practice, the many ways art and creative skills can generate income, and where artists can sell or present their work—from festivals and galleries to online platforms and freelance opportunities.

Attendees will learn key steps for starting a business, including legal considerations, recordkeeping, taxes, pricing artwork, copyright basics, and methods for accepting payment and delivering products. The workshop will also cover marketing strategies, networking, and building an audience for creative work. By the end of the session, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to structure their art practice as a business, along with practical resources and tools to help them move forward with confidence.

Meet the Educator:

Andrea Ondish is an experienced artist, educator, and Curator of Education at SVSU’s Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, with decades of experience teaching, exhibiting artwork internationally, and guiding artists in developing their professional practice.