Creative Business Development: Professional Practice for Artists | Starting Friday 7 August 2026

A practical 4-week course designed to help artists develop the professional skills needed to support a sustainable creative practice. Through portfolio development, artist statements, grant writing and social media strategy, participants will gain the tools and confidence to present their work professionally and access new opportunities.

4 Weeks | 2 Hours Per Week | Fridays 1:30pm–3:30pm
Dates: 7, 14, 21, 28 AUGUST 2026
Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space | Max 12 participants

Week 1: Artist Portfolio Development — Friday 7 August

• Selecting and presenting work
• Photographing and documenting artwork
• Digital and PDF portfolios
• Tailoring portfolios for exhibitions, funding and opportunities

Week 2: Artist Statements & Professional Writing — Friday 14 August

• Writing about your work with confidence
• Artist statements and biographies
• Exhibition proposals
• Artist CVs and supporting materials

Week 3: Grant Writing for Creatives — Friday 21 August

• Understanding funding opportunities
• Developing project ideas
• Writing stronger applications
• Budgets, outcomes and impact

Week 4: Social Media for Artists — Friday 27 August

• Building visibility online
• Creating engaging content
• Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Marketing exhibitions, workshops and opportunities

Participants Will Leave With:

• ✓ A stronger artist portfolio
• ✓ A professional artist statement and biography
• ✓ Greater confidence applying for grants and opportunities
• ✓ A practical social media plan
• ✓ Clear next steps for developing their creative practice