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
Tuesday, April 21, 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:
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Strategic planning
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Marketing and promotion
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Financial literacy for artists
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Fundraising and grants
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Writing about your work
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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 21, 2026 at 5 PM.
To learn more about the program and how to apply visit the New York Foundation for the Arts website
To access the application form directly in Submittable, please click here
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.