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
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What: monthly speakers, panels, and hands-on workshops
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When: 5 times annually,
the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Where: Fresno Arts Council, 1245 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno
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Why: training in aspects of starting, running, and managing a successful business as a creative
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
A series of professional business development workshops for emerging through established artists in all creative disciplines.
June 8, 2026 - Workshop
Join Maggie Courtis - successful business owner, working artist, and former English teacher - for Launch into a Successful Measure P Application.
In this free workshop, you will learn practical strategies for organizing and strengthening your proposal to develop a persuasive request for Measure P funding.
The Business of Art
A series of professional business development workshops for emerging through established artists in all creative disciplines.
August 10, 2026 - Workshop
Join Maggie Courtis - successful business owner, working artist, and former English teacher - for Fine-Tuning Your Measure P Application.
In this free workshop, participants will review and refine their existing applications. You will learn practical strategies for strengthening your proposal. The workshop will also cover how to use AI as an editing tool, not as a substitute for your original voice and ideas.