Professional Development

At Erie Arts and Culture, we believe in the power of community and the importance of bringing creative minds together. Our Networking Meetups are designed to foster connections, inspire collaboration, and provide valuable resources to artists, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural professionals throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Working Artist 101

Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs

Working Artist 101 is a workshop series designed for creative entrepreneurs aiming to build sustainable businesses. Whether you're starting out or refining existing practices, these hands-on sessions provide essential skills for professional growth, led by industry experts to equip artists with practical tools for long-term success.

Fall 2024 Schedule:

  • Sep 11: Designing a Business Model for Creative Success: Facilitated by Brad Gleason, this workshop will help you define a business model, analyze competitors, and plan next steps for your creative business. REGISTER HERE.

  • Oct 2: Essential Legal Knowledge for Protecting and Profiting from Your Creative Work: Led by Lauren A. Holler, Esq., this session covers essential legal topics such as copyright, contracts, and intellectual property to protect your creative work. REGISTER HERE.

  • Nov 20: Financial Management Skills for the Working Artist: Gary Svetz will guide you through financial management essentials, focusing on understanding financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting for creative success. REGISTER HERE.

Join us either in-person at the Erie Arts and Culture office or virtually through our regional streaming partners, and take the next step in your creative career.

Questions? If you have any questions or need more detailed information, please contact our team at info@erieartsandculture.org.

Regional Community In-service

Empowering Educators in the Arts

The Regional Community Inservice is an annual event each October designed to bring together visual art and music educators from the region for a day of enriching professional development. This event is a collaboration between Erie Arts and Culture, the Erie Philharmonic, and the Erie Art Museum.

What to Expect:

  • Partnerships with Arts Organizations: Our in-service day is hosted in collaboration with the Erie Philharmonic and the Erie Art Museum. We work together to place teaching artists at two locations, providing a diverse and immersive experience for educators.

  • Professional Development: Attendees will have the opportunity to earn Act 48 credits, enhancing their professional credentials while gaining valuable insights and skills.

  • Engaging Sessions: The in-service includes a variety of learning opportunities throughout the day, with speakers and artists leading talks and projects. Each year, the schedule is crafted to provide fresh and relevant content tailored to the needs of art and music educators.

Join us for a day dedicated to the advancement and support of arts education, where educators can connect, learn, and grow together.

For more detailed information about the upcoming Regional Community In-service, please contact Arts Education Program Officer Jim Hain at james@erieartsandculture.org or 814-452-3427 x 108.

Looking to broaden your network and engage with the arts community even further?

Visit our Networking Meetups page to learn about upcoming Creative Crowd events and Coffee Talks. For additional resources and event recommendations, check out our Staff Recommendations page.

There’s always something exciting happening at Erie Arts and Culture!