BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE IV
ARTISTS AT WORK
Minding Your Own Business
April 24 - 26, 2025
LEARN. NETWORK. COLLABORATE
Locations:
Starting Block Madison, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI
Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston, suite 100, Madison, WI
Business of Art 2025 Recap!
Thank you to Tim Cartland at Live Stream Madison for creating this year’s recap and Keynote Speaker recordings!
2025 Conference Schedule
Events, Locations, Times and Speakers subject to change
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Madison, WI - Dane Arts, a primary arts funding arm for Dane County, Wisconsin, invites all artists and budding entrepreneurs alike to participate in the annual Business of Art Conference. This year’s theme is, “Artists at Work- minding your own business” celebrating all of the incredible artists who work so hard to make Dane County a thriving economic community. The conference is expanding due to popular demand and will take place on April 24-26, 2025.
“This conference highlights the immense value that artists bring to our community—not just through their creativity but also their contributions to our local economy and well-being,” said Dane County Executive Melissa Agard. “By equipping artists with tools to grow their businesses and nurture their talents, we’re fostering a more connected, and thriving Dane County for all.”
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Lodging
Dane Arts has secured a block of rooms at Hotel Indigo at a reduced rate of $94 (single | double occupancy, per night).
Click here to reserve your room online, or call
608-256-0061 and ask to book in the Business of Art Conference block.
Hotel Indigo
901 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
Volunteer Scholarships
A limited number of volunteer scholarships are available for Business of Art IV.
Volunteer duties at the conference will vary on our needs but we are asking for at least 5 hours of your time Thursday through Saturday which we will schedule with you in exchange for no-cost admittance to the conference.
You will also be required to attend an additional volunteer meeting and lunch, Wednesday, April 22nd at Arts & Lit Lab.
Contact Mark Fraire with inquiries: fraire.mark@danecounty.gov
Please note: scholarships are not guaranteed.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
CURATORS
CREATORS
DESIGNERS
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