Artist as Entrepreneur Program

Key Details

Dates

Thursday, June 4 –

Sunday, June 7

Location

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake

Application Deadline

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5 PM

About the Program

The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program is a three-and-a-half-day professional development experience designed to help artists build sustainable creative practices.

Presented by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, the program brings together artists from across the Adirondack North Country region to explore practical tools for managing, promoting, and sustaining their artistic work.

Participants will explore topics such as:

Strategic planning
Marketing and promotion
Financial literacy for artists
Fundraising and grants
Writing about your work
Legal considerations for creative professionals

Through workshops, discussions, and peer collaboration, artists develop a personalized Artist Action Plan to help guide the next stage of their creative practice.

Program Highlights

Build Your Creative Business

Learn practical strategies for managing and sustaining your artistic career.

Join a Cohort of Artists

Connect with artists from across disciplines and build lasting creative relationships.

Develop an Artist Action Plan

Leave with a clear roadmap for your creative goals and projects.

Receive Professional Feedback

Participate in work-sample reviews with curators, presenters, and arts professionals.

Learn From Industry Experts

Work with facilitators from NYFA and experienced leaders from the arts community.

Apply

Applications are open through April 16, 2026 at 5 PM.

To learn more about the program and how to apply visit the New York Foundation for the Arts website

Learn More

For assistance or additional information:

Fred Balzac
SCR Coordinator
fred@adirondackarts.org

Who Should Apply

Artists of all disciplines based in the Adirondack North Country region of New York State are encouraged to apply. This includes: • Visual artists • Writers • Musicians • Performers • Interdisciplinary artists • Emerging and mid-career creatives The program is designed for artists who want to strengthen the sustainability of their creative practice and connect with a supportive community of peers.

Participant Testimonials

"I came away from the long weekend of workshops feeling empowered to chart the path forward for myself as an artist."

Rianna Pauline Starheim, 2025 participant

A free professional development intensive for artists in the Adirondack North Country.
This program encourages artists across disciplines in the Adirondack region to develop sustainable creative careers.
This program is made possible through New York State Council on the Arts State & Local Partnerships with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.