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Creative Entrepreneurship: Q&A for Artists, by Artists
Thursday, July 8, 2021 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Are you an Artist yearning to Create Full Time? Are you trying to manage your creative business and have questions about applying for grants, paying taxes, or getting licensed to sell your work? Experienced Artists and Art Professionals are here to help. Join SC Arts Commission Director of Artist Services Ce Scott-Fitts and other ART-trepenuers in a panel-style discussion about getting you on your way to being a successful full-time artist.
Panelists include:
Ce Scott-Fitts
Detroit Native Ce Scott-Fitts is an Artist, Educator, Curator and Arts Administrator and is the Director of the Artist Services Program at the South Carolina Arts Commission. Ce was formerly Creative Director and founding staff of McColl Center for Art + Innovation in Charlotte, NC. During her tenure, she established an International Residency Program for North Carolina Artists (South Africa and Ireland), Curated Exhibitions and developed the Artist-in-Residence Program. Ce built the Education/Outreach and Artist Services programs which fostered support for local artists as well as connected artists with the local community.
Diko Pekdemir
Anton & Maxine is a contemporary womenswear label for Handmade Designer Clothing in a minimalistic, clean, and edgy aesthetic with a focus on modern comfortable designs. Launched 2014 in Germany by owner and fashion designer Diko Pekdemir- Lewis and since Fall 2016 based in Columbia, SC. Anton & Maxine studio is located in the heart of Columbia’s 5 Points at the Tapp’s Outpost Arts Space and is the place where all garments are designed, cut, and sewn, one at a time.
Sonny Sisan
Sonny Sisan is a functional ceramic artist based out of Charleston, South Carolina. He is a Product Designer, an Interior Designer, a Floral Designer, a Ceramic Artist, a Teacher, and a small business owner. His practice began shortly after the completion of his undergraduate studies in Urban Design, & Historic Preservation at the College of Charleston.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92209326541?pwd=UFlIeXNQeVQ4QzRvL3grZEpSNnoxdz09
Meeting ID: 922 0932 6541
Passcode: 089060
Have specific questions? Email them to artful@richlandlibrary.com beforehand and we'll make sure to address them during the event.