Professional Development Services for Grantees
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Initial Consultation
Complimentarty One-on-One Sessions
with Heather Bhandari, Paddy Johnson, or Dexter Wimberly
Each artist receives one complimentary session to be used when it would be most helpful to them. This is a one-on-one discussion to develop a plan and determine priorities in terms of professional development/well-being. Virtual sessions will be with Heather, Paddy, or Dexter.
Membership
Professional Development
NETVVRK | 2-Year Membership
The Netvvrk membership (pronounced Netverk) for mid-career artists offers curriculum and business networking for artists through an exclusive membership portal. By using group coaching, studio critiques, and resource sharing, we help artists gain visibility and payment for the valuable work they do.
Creative Study | 2-Year Membership
Creative Study is an online resource designed to help you navigate the business that’s crucial to successful creative careers. Our speakers explain the ecosystem of funding, finance, law, and more in a way that’s approachable, non-judgmental, and applicable to creatives and freelancers who often find themselves torn between producing their work and managing the business side of their careers. We believe financial health and sustainability for cultural producers is a social justice issue and enables long-term creative goals.
Finance & Money Management
A self-study course package and spreadsheet bookkeeping system to get you on top of your money.
Coaching
Dexter Wimberly is an American entrepreneur and curator based in Hayama, Japan. He has organized exhibitions in venues including the Museum of Arts and Design, NYC; The Green Family Art Foundation, Dallas; BODE, Berlin; The Harvey B. Gantt Center, Charlotte; The MoAD, San Francisco; KOKI Arts, Tokyo; and The Third Line, Dubai. His exhibitions have been reviewed in The New York Times and Artforum, and have received support from The Andy Warhol Foundation and The Kinkade Family Foundation. Dexter is a Senior Critic at New York Academy of Art, the co-founder of CreativeStudy, and the founder and director of the Hayama Artist Residency.
Charlene Birk is a seasoned executive and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries. Her deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, combined with rigorous academic training, equips her to provide exceptional coaching to leaders at all levels. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach’s responsibility is to: Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve; Encourage client self-discovery; Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies; Hold the client responsible and accountable. This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.
Kate Schutt | Incandescent Coaching
"Every coaching partnership I create is different. I do not coach from a book, a course, a script, a template, a coaching certificate program or method. I coach YOU. If you only want one conversation — that’s what we’ll have. If you want more support and more transformation, we could work together for a month, or twelve. My coaching is grounded in diverse, real-life experiences. It comes from decades of self-study and self-exploration, and from being coached by some of the greatest life coaches, teachers, musicians, therapists, and mentors on the planet."
Inspired Life/ Career Coaching for Achievers: Brilliance is your birthright. I know you have an inspired way to succeed, and I don’t work from a formulaic approach. I listen to you deeply and together we create strategies, healing, breakthroughs and inspired action. I support you fully as you unleash and trust your own direction and success strategy in any aspect of your life. "Tama is like a surgeon in her precise way of listening and getting to exactly the right thing. I am so excited, and I can’t explain how much confidence and purpose she gave me." – C. PURCELL
Consultants
Marketing & Communication
with Paddy Johnson
Paddy Johnson is the founder of VVrkshop, a company that helps artists get the shows, grants, and residencies of their dreams. Netvvrk, the company’s flagship membership, connects artists across the United States and abroad to broaden their professional networks and opportunities. Over the course of the last two years, members have received over a million dollars in grants.
Marketing & Communication
with Allison Wyper of Rhizomic Arts
Together, we cultivate sustainable creative lives. Rhizomatic Arts’ customized design services, professional coaching, workshops, and peer network help creative people work independently, not alone. Artistic projects premised on collaboration and exchange nourish us as a community. We believe that it is our responsibility to care for one another and empower every artist to thrive. Services include: Websites, Artist Statements, Bios, Project Descriptions, Entrepreneurial Coaching.
Marketing, Communication & Gallery / Museum Relations
with Kristen Becker of KB Art Strategies
KB Art Strategies collaborates with artists, galleries, corporate arts sponsors, and arts organizations to: clarify their message, cultivate new communities, and build lasting relationships. Since 2020, Becker has worked with over 100 individual artists on strategy and messaging and counseled numerous commercial galleries on museum outreach and development.
Communication, Grant Writing, Time & Project Management
with Mia Pearlman
"I help creative entrepreneurs, businesses, non-profits, and individuals clarify their near- and long-term goals and identify any hurdles, from the current business climate to internal organizational challenges.
As a concise and efficient writer, I help clients put their ideas and voices into words, from grant and art proposals to website copy, newsletters and policy outlines. Strengths also include public art/private commissions and organization (time, info, files, etc.)."
Marketing, Communication & Grant Writing
with Casey Curry of Casey Can Help
As a Casey Can Retainer Client, you'll have an administrative powerhouse with a deep understanding of your practice focused on positioning your work with clarity and intention. You'll benefit from a suite of done-for-you administrative support and high-level, 1-on-1 consulting designed to help you reclaim the time and space you need to focus on the work only you can do so that together we can ensure your art has a meaningful cultural impact. Services include proposal writing, website management, and social media.
Financial Management & Taxes
Financial Planning & Advice
with Pam Capalad & Dyalekt of Get Shameless
Provides cohort-based financial planning and advice as well as one-on-one consultations. One-on-ones are most effective over a series of meetings. BIPOC focused. They work with ArtBuilt on Creatives Thrive NYC and United States Artists on financial planning for their artists.
Contact Pam Capalad | Contact Dyalekt
Taxes & Managing Money
with Akeem Davis & Amy Elaine Smith of Philly Tax Prep for Artists
Philadelphia Tax Prep for Artists is a collective of artists and art lovers who also have a knack for numbers and a desire to help other artists.
We work with artists and freelancers across the country, but our base of operation is the culturally-rich city of sisterly love, Philadelphia. Although we work primarily with individual tax returns, some of us also prepare business returns for LLCs, S corps, and non-profits. We can prepare tax returns for every state in the country, and for the City of Philadelphia.
* PTP also accepts "Consultation" appointments. If you do not need tax preparation assistance but have other general questions, such as consultations on entity types, setting up a good record keeping system, or the potential tax impacts of future life/work/artistic changes, this may be for you.
Contact Akeem Davis | Contact Amy Elaine Smith
Taxes
with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax
Empowering self-employed people with accessible tax and business setup skills.
Got money questions?
Have a burning tax question but feel like no accountant gets your situation?
Wondering if you should form an LLC or an S Corp but you need guidance on what that even means?
Want a second opinion (or a judgement-free explanation) on something your accountant said?
Taxes & Bookkeeping
with Jesse Kui of SJ Associates
Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized quality service that is beyond comparison.
* Services include:
Bookkeeping/Write-Up, Business Entity Selection, Business Succession Planning, Estate & Trust Tax Preparation, IRS Representation, Payroll Services, Sales Tax Services, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
Taxes & Bookkeeping
with Marci Blackman & Diana Y Greiner of Treehouse Taxes
Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping for Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, S-Corps, Artists, Consultants, Independent Contractors, Writers, Hosts, Instructors, Coders, Performers, Healers, and any Makers or Shakers.
Contact Marci Blackman | Contact Diana Y Greiner
Business Advice for Artists
Finance & Business Advice
with James Walters of Walters & Skylar (LA-based)
Walters & Sklyar is here to help you and your business. From any accounting needs you might have to tax planning for your upcoming goals and dreams, we're here to help you achieve your dreams.
* Services Include:
QuickBooks Online; Excel Spreadsheet Development; Filing Systems for Accounting Documentation; Inventory Methods & Systems for Art Management; Business License & Audit Defense; Resale License & Sales Tax Return Preparation; Analysis of Deductible Expenses; In-House Bookkeeping versus Bookkeeping Services; Payroll Services, W-2, 1099; Analysis of 1099 versus W-2; Analysis of Deductible Expenses; Bank Financing, Real Estate Purchases; Strategic Gallery Planning; Pricing of Art; Tracking Sales by Region & Country; Public Art Works & Tax Benefits; Proper Choice of Entities - C Corp, S Corp, LLC; Detailed Pension Plan & Analysis - 401(k), SEP IRA
* Services for Established Artists:
Studio Management & Employee Structure; Employee Compensation Plans; Art Gifts to Non-Profits & Employees; Foreign Sales & Tax Benefits; Proper Analysis of Gallery Advances; Controlling Excessive Travel & Entertainment; Trusts, Foundations, Estate Planning; Proper insurance of Artwork; Captive insurance Strategies; Life Insurance; Same Sex Tax Laws in Common Law States
Employment & Business Advice
with Creative Business Services (NY-based)
At Creative Business, we’re passionate about supporting the creative process as it comes to life. Our clients range from early-stage to mature companies that work across a number of creative verticals, including art, design, retail, light manufacturing and more. With our financial guidance, operational support and strategic advisory, Creative Business gives companies the creative space they need to grow and thrive. Services include: Financial Planning, Operational Support, Technology Consulting, Strategic HR, and Back Office Support including bookkeeping, reconciliations, expenses, accounts payable and receivable and more.
Contact Jeanne Hardy of Creative Business
Business Consulting
with Jennifer Cohen of Artray
Artray is a consulting agency dedicated to artists and the creative community, offering comprehensive administrative, financial, and foundational services. Her expertise is in strategy, which begins with financial strategy to then address practice management, HR, and time management.
Clients include Camille Henrot, Pierre Huyghe, Richard Mosse, Arash Nassiri, Christine Rebet, and Anicka Yi among others as well as non-profit organizations such as Storefront for Art and Architecture and Studio Bizet.
Business Advice & Coaching
with Corrina Pepion of Continuous Project
At the heart of Continuous Project is Private Consulting. In 1- or 2-hour meetings, we assess your current circumstances, explore your professional history (as well as relevant intersections with your personal life), and dream about your future. You will receive feedback, insight, and advice drawn from Corrina’s 25-year career working as an artist, writer, curator, gallery director, educator, and community organizer. Conversations are grounded in empathy and nonjudgment so that we can find your unique way to fulfillment and sustainability for your work and your life. The conversation varies, depending on each client’s questions, circumstances, and learning style. We may outline practical tools to help build and maintain an infrastructure for your work; we might discuss how to find new opportunities for your work or strategic approaches to working with professional partners; or we could investigate your mindset around your work and its public-facing aspects—or all of the above.
Legal
Copyright & Licensing
with Luke Blackadar of Arts & Business Council
Luke Blackadar manages the Arts & Business Council’s legal programs. An artist himself, he helps artists, creative start-ups, and arts nonprofits manage legal issues involving copyright, trademark, contract, entity formation, and corporate governance.
Copyright & Licensing
"I advise and represent a select group of contemporary artists, artist estates, art galleries, public charities and private foundations on matters involving copyright (infringement, appropriation, fair use), trademark, rights of publicity, moral rights, complex contractual agreements and negotiations, and freedom of expression. I’m particularly interested in artists with complex practices and cases of first impression, that is to say, matters with new legal issues or controversies."
Contact Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento
Legacy Planning
Legacy Planning & Archiving
Small Data is an art conservation lab and consultancy specializing in digital and analog time-based media art, and archives. We are the trusted partner of world-class public and private collections all over the globe.
Legacy Planning & Archiving
Conceived from a mutual desire to support artists' independence and empowerment, we work towards the development and growth of the foundational pillars of an artist’s legacy: scholarly recognition, institutional visibility, and strength in commercial markets. Services include: legacy planning and stewardship; curatorial and institutional engagement; studio management and artistic strategy.
Legacy Planning & Archiving
with Carolyn Padwa
Registrar and project management work with a background as a registrar in major museums.
Legacy Planning & Archiving
with Julie McKim
Independent curator, private collection manager, and a project manager for artist initiatives.
Wellness Professionals
Therapist
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Personal Trainer
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Gym Membership
Personal Choice
Well-being Membership
Personal Choice
Dependent Care
Personal Choice