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Business Of Art

Scarab Creative Arts is offering a professional business development workshop series for working artists offering valuable insights and resources for emerging through established artists, at no charge to participants. 

 

  • What: speakers, panels, and hands-on workshops

  • When: 4 times annually,

       the second Monday of the month:  February,  April, July, October

       5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Where: Fresno Arts Council, 1245 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno 

  • Why: training in aspects of starting, running, and managing a successful business as a creative

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Our vision is grounded in three core goals:
• Expanding access to arts programming for those historically excluded from creative opportunities.
• Uplifting working artists by supporting their growth, visibility, and financial sustainability.
• Contributing to the revitalization of Downtown Fresno through art-driven community engagement.

At the heart of everything we do is a belief in the power of the arts to transform lives and serve the greater good—with beauty, purpose, and compassion.

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Upcoming Workshops

The Business of Art 

Panel Discussion - Creative Themes

October 12, 2026​

Panel participants:​

 

 

 

 

Learn from established, prominent professionals in Fresno's arts community about how to establish themes for your art.

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In this free conversation, you'll learn how successful artists are inspired to develop thematic artwork that is engaging and meaningful.  ​

​Leslie Batty  

Rivka Schaffner

Ruth Soderlund

Jared Barbick

Lance Anderson

Robert Weibel

The Business of Art 

Photography Art

February 8, 2027

with Kerby Smith​

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Professional photojournalist Kerby Smith leads this creative workshop. Kerby's documentary photographs have been published in newspapers, on the wire services, and in magazines, including National Geographic.

 

In this free workshop, Kerby will share useful tips and tricks for photographing your art successfully - both two- and three-dimensional work. 

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The Business of Art 

 

To Be Determined

April 12, 2027 

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The Business of Art 

Engaging with a Gallery​

July 12, 2027

with Angel Lesnikowski

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Fresno art professor and accomplished artist Angel Lesnikowski has a wealth of experience to this session. Angel is an active member of Corridor Gallery, located on Fresno's Gallery Row. She has exhibited widely in other venues across the city and throughout the state.

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In this free presentation, Angel will share insights from her extensive experience - including how to find a gallery and how to engage effectively with gallery personnel.​

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