ArtBizJam 2020 Virtual Creative Conference

The 8th annual ArtBizJam kicks off Wednesday evening (September 23rd)  with the opening reception and our famous name badge contest. Learn what gift industry executives are recommending for artists to do in this shifting marketplace. Plus online shopping is at an all-time high. Learn how to optimize your art business for this environment and turn the corner. 

The format is a combination of live presentations September 24 - 26 from gift, home decor and stationery product developers from leading manufacturers. These speakers will be followed by dozens of recorded sessions to watch at your convenience from experts on a variety of topics focused for art and creative businesses. Throughout we will have weekly live meetings to discuss additional topics, network and meet with some of the speakers for Q&A.

Each live session next week that is presented by a product developer includes an assignment. The product developers are asking for our ideas for merchandise that they actually produce and sell - from greeting cards to home decor. Those who prepare the assignment will share with the group during the live session and receive immediate feedback from the product developer. It typically takes ages and multiple attempts to schedule an appointment like this. There are five opportunities to connect with product developers in the live sessions and show your work.

Ask anyone who has attended conferences in the past and they will tell you the benefits of attending ArtBizJam continue well past the scheduled dates. The community of artists that you meet is so willing to help each other learn about opportunities, give advice on working in the industry, and share best practices and tools that they discover. In short, it's the best investment you can make for your art business if you really want to take it to the next level. And since the conference will return to being in person next year, this is a one-time chance to join the tribe at this reduced price point.

If you are unable to watch the live speakers, they will be recorded to watch (or rewatch) later. Three tiers as shown below are available to meet your needs.

Go to ArtBizJam to review all of the speakers, topics and schedules. There is nothing else that offers all that you will find at ArtBizJam and since its virtual this year, it can't be replicated in an in-person conference. Plus there are always additional perks and surprises!

Invest in yourself by investing in your business!