IU and Pillar Arts plan Bloomington business workshop for artists
Indiana artists can apply for a three-day business workshop scheduled in Bloomington for April 19–21, 2027. Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement said Oct. 26 that it and Pillar Arts will host the southern Indiana session of the state Arts Commission’s On-Ramp program. Participants will work on building a sustainable creative practice and may later seek up to $2,000 to put a business plan into action. The application deadline is Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. An information webinar is set for Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The announced opportunity is training and eligibility to apply for funding; the release does not identify grant recipients.
Indiana artists can apply for a three-day business workshop scheduled in Bloomington for April 19–21, 2027. Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement said Oct. 26 that it and Pillar Arts will host the southern Indiana session of the state Arts Commission’s On-Ramp program. Participants will work on building a sustainable creative practice and may later seek up to $2,000 to put a business plan into action. The application deadline is Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. An information webinar is set for Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The announced opportunity is training and eligibility to apply for funding; the release does not identify grant recipients.
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