Budgeting Your Projects

At Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, we recognize that financial literacy is a cornerstone of sustainable success for artists and creative professionals.

While an artist's creative skillset is critical, the ability to manage finances effectively is what empowers artists to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Our mission extends beyond just creating more job opportunities. We aim to close the knowledge gap left behind by traditional educational models, helping to ensure that artists can navigate the complexities of building a sustainable, successful career.

Budgeting Workforce Development

As part of our ongoing commitment to artist workforce development, we are excited to present our next educational event, focused entirely on the art of budgeting for your projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of creating a budget for your art projects, including how to estimate costs and allocate resources effectively.
• Gain insights into long-term financial planning strategies that can help secure your artistic future.
• Explore avenues for funding your art, including how to apply for grants and pitch your projects to potential sponsors.
• Discover practical tips for keeping your project expenses within budget without compromising your artistic vision.

This is the second of 3 classes we are hosting this season:

• Tuesday, Nov. 28 - Public Art
• Tuesday, Dec. 5th - Budgeting Your Projects
• Tuesday, Dec. 12th - Marketing Yourself

Follow us on social media so you can stay informed about these upcoming classes.

And stay tuned for more of these workforce development events in January!

What to Expect:

• Interactive Learning: You'll be actively participating in hands-on learning experiences and break-out group discussions.
• Actionable Insights: Walk away with practical guidance tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engage in dialogue, share experiences, and strategize solutions to common challenges in public art projects.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow artists, potential collaborators, and industry professionals.

We will be offering refreshments and light snacks, or you can bring your own food/drinks.

Who Should Attend:

• Emerging Artists: If you're starting out and looking to understand the work of Public Art, this is for you.
• Established Artists: Even if you have experience, the collaborative nature of these classes can offer new perspectives and solutions.
• Creative Professionals: No matter what type of creative work you specialize in, there will be opportunities here for you to gain helpful insights.
• Community Organizers and Advocates: Anyone invested in the development of public art projects in their community can benefit from this event.
• Local Businesses and Organizations: If you are looking to collaborate with artists for public art initiatives and want to understand the artists' perspective, this will be very helpful for you.

Attendance is free, but you must RSVP in order to attend. Limited spots are available.

If you RSVP but end up not being able to attend, please notify us so we can make accommodations for someone else. Failure to do so may limit the possibility of future attendance at other upcoming workforce development sessions.

If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to jarran@lionsandrabbits.com