BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE V

The Arts in Community and Business

Save the Dates!
April 23 - 24, 2026

Locations:

Starting Block Madison, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI
Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston, suite 100, Madison, WI

About Business of Art V:

Attendees will learn about artists artist led projects and programs that build community, education programs with an arts focus, and essential business tools to successfully manage and promote their own work and offerings.  This year’s conference features three areas of focus: arts in community, arts in education, and arts in business.

Workshops include implementing the arts in community programs, the arts in education, and business strategies on marketing, budgeting, managing finances and much more! Hear from working artists and other creative professionals on how they have successfully sustained a small business and generate revenue through their craft. Also offered are workshops by artists with experience in educational settings, and how the arts are used to “educate” through community development programs for lifelong learning. 

Sponsorship opportunities to support the conference are available.

For more information, email fraire.mark@danecounty.gov

Business of Art 2025 Recap!

Thank you to Tim Cartland at Live Stream Madison for creating this year’s recap and Keynote Speaker recordings!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PARTNERS