Volcano Art Center is hosting a workshop called “The Business of Art” by Volcano artist Ira Ono.
Volcano Art Center is hosting a workshop called “The Business of Art” by Volcano artist Ira Ono.
Ono will help participants navigate basic business principles in this one-day intensive workshop. From the initial pros and cons of being your own boss to copyright basics to branding your product, you’ll discover what’s right for you and your art.
The workshop is an opportunity for fine artists and crafts people to gain unique insights resulting in profitable solutions. Topics will include pricing your product for profit, focus on galleries and gift shops, trade show visual merchandising, affordable display techniques, foolproof presentations, internet marketing and getting free publicity.
Ono is an internationally known artist. His works are found in the Hawaii State Art Museum and private collections in the U.S., Europe and Japan. He is the owner/director of Volcano Garden Arts in Volcano Village. His website is www.iraono.com.
Sponsored by the Volcano Art Center, the workshop is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25. Cost for the full-day workshop is $50 or $40 for VAC members. Participants should bring samples of their own artwork for Ono to review.
To register, contact Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.