Market-Ready: Conventions & Freelance for Emerging Artists is a five-evening workshop designed to help young creatives turn their artwork into a professional presence at artist markets and conventions. Aimed at emerging artists aged 17 and up, the course focuses on product development, branding, merchandising, and customer engagement. Students will learn how to plan and price a product line, create print-ready stickers and art prints, and develop a personal market strategy. The program also covers social media marketing, booth design, and effective sales techniques. Each participant will practice setting up a mock booth and receive personalized instructor and guest artist feedback. By the end of the course, students will walk away with a market prep kit and the confidence to launch their first vendor experience.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings starting July 9, 2025.
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: $425.00
Hours: 15
Ages: 17+

It is essential for students taking this class to know what product they want to sell, have the skills to produce that product which often requires skills in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop or the ability to draw.