Level Up
Level Up
Level Up is a professional development series for the arts & culture sector.
Through interactive workshops and expert-led seminars, you will gain valuable skills and insights for growth. Whether you’re looking to improve your fundraising techniques, expand your art business, enhance your curatorial strategies, or foster stronger community engagement, Level Up offers the tools and knowledge to help you succeed.
Program Details
- Level Up registration fee is included with your membership
- Some sessions are exclusive to network Members, while others are open to the public
- Organizational Members are allowed to register multiple staff / board members
- Registration is required for each session
Work of Art: Recordkeeping for Creatives
- January 15, 2025
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Virtual
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. You'll find this workshop easy to follow and highly valuable.
Cost
- Network Members: Free
- Non-Members: $150 per individual
Facilitator: Springboard for the Arts
Springboard for the Arts' mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection.
Audience: Who is this for?
This session is designed for:
- Artists / Independent Creatives
Details
- Registration is required
Work of Art: Legal Considerations for Artists
- January 22, 2025
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Virtual
When it comes to the legal side of creativity, it is easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed. Where do I even start with copyrights, intellectual property, use contracts, moral rights? In this workshop, you will learn general information about your intellectual property, contract basics and structuring your artistic business.
Cost
- Network Members: Free
- Non-Members: $150 per individual
Facilitator: Springboard for the Arts
Springboard for the Arts' mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection.
Audience: Who is this for?
This session is designed for:
- Artists / Independent Creatives
Details
- Registration is required
Work of Art: Marketing
- January 29, 2025
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Virtual
Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business.
Cost
- Network Members: Free
- Non-Members: $150 per individual
Facilitator: Springboard for the Arts
Springboard for the Arts' mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection.
Audience: Who is this for?
This session is designed for:
- Artists / Independent Creatives
Details
- Registration is required
Upcoming Topics
In response to the topics our members have shared the greatest need for educational opportunities. These programs will be offered in different locations across NW Michigan.
- Next Level Fundraising
- Understanding Capacity
- Developing an Adaptive Social Media Strategy