The Network Factory XII: Art & Entrepreneurship

Join The Warhol Academy for an insightful discussion on becoming an entrepreneur in the arts! Explore the struggles and hacks of working for yourself in a lane of one’s own choosing. Learn how these professionals have built their own company, brand, following, and/or loyal customer base. Our panelists will discuss their POV on establishing a business, marketing, and the lesser seen labor of accounting, finance and creating a digital presence. Artists, entrepreneurs and anyone who leans towards a creative persuasion will benefit from the topics and tasks covered with Pittsburgh’s own creative business owners. You’ll leave with actionable steps to funnel your ideas into a sustainable career. 

Special guest panelists:

• Morgan Overton, artist, founder & owner of Morgan Overton Art Gallery
• Candace Jane Opper, finance & operations director of Casey Droege Cultural Productions and owner of Fringe Benefits Bookkeeping
• Elisa Cevallos, photographer & owner of South Breeze Photography
• Ryan McLennan, owner of Bottom Feeder Books
• Rich Cefalo, Clearview AVP of business lending & services
• Rian-Louis (moderator), host of Rian Out Loud podcast

A Q&A will follow the panel discussion along with an hour of mingling with the audience.

The Warhol Academy operates education and opportunity programming with a focus on creative workforce growth and expansion guided by a collaborative, Warholian perspective.

Space is limited and registration is required.

• Doors open at 5 p.m.