An innovative collaboration has been formed to assist artists in Santa Cruz County. Cabrillo College’s Division of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Cabrillo Extension, the Small Business Development Center and the Business & Entrepreneurship Center have partnered with the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County to offer a series of seminars to help artists start, manage, and grow their businesses.
If you would like to establish a true business selling your art, this seminar will cover the basics business start-up: Required licenses, fictitious business name, legal structure, basic tax deadlines and reports, and the importance of a solid business plan This seminar will bring your art from a hobby to a profitable business. Led by SBDC Certified Business Advisor Keith Holtaway.<