FUSE Art Business Initiative

Make a career in the arts a reality by developing your unique potential.

On completion of the seminars many express, what one artist described as feeling " confident to develop an art business without compromising artistic integrity."

Another artist expressed course conscensus that the consultation "allowed a mutual exchange of information and set a tone of friendly professionalism."

"Tino mihinui kia korua. It was the most informative, well structured, relevant, well informed course that I've been on, and there have been a few!"

Michelle Harrison

tihei productions limited


more feedback

seminar topics

Skills necessary to succeed in the arts are outlined in concise comprehensive sessions. Together the seminars provide the wholistic approach broken down into key areas of focus. Vital information is shared about key career componants such as:


Guidelines for doing business in the Arts

Marketing tools and techniques

What makes an Arts practice profitable?

Recommendations for growth

Funding and sponsorship strategies

Essential ingredients and the variety of ways to concoct a career in the Arts

FUSE Art Business Initiative Retreats
Seminar courses are booked as retreats where participants attend for six days in a row. Are you prepared to devote the time and money to get your artistic carreer up and running? Email info@artsyourbusiness.com to express interest in one of the upcoming seminar courses as described below.

This is an intensive six day series where artists will be exposed to information about elements of success and failure in the Arts industry based on the actual experiences of artists across the disciplines. This powerful course includes resources, and one-on-one consultations incorporated into the course structure. This process has historically produced amazing before/after results achieved by participating artists. Click on Art's Your Business to get more details about upcoming retreat courses, or to book a place.

New dates will be posted as they are confirmed on the Art's Your Business webpage.
To find out what is being planned now, feel free to phone:(+643)374 6121, or email: info@artsyourbusiness.com


Success in the arts requires creativity business skills.

FUSE is an independent arts initiative conceived and launched in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1999. It is still the only service of its kind to be offered in New Zealand. Sarah Amazinnia and Kate Spencer, the creators of FUSE both run their own art businesses and have managed a large variety of arts projects. As each offer their divergent perspectives, these fuse to provide a comprehensive, realistic and frank approach to the intricacies of the business of being an artist.

Art Business Consultancy

A service for visual artists, writers and performers including photographers, buskers, installation artists, dancers, actors, musicians, designers and fine craftspeople. Those in creative industries who seek advice and support with combining art and business.

Personal assistance with:

developing art focused business plans

promotional development

fine tuning business skills in the arts

arts networking opportunities

commissioned work and intellectual property

professional practices for the Arts industry

Resource material available only in conjunction with course attendance, prices may vary according to circumstance.

For further information or to register contact:
KATE SPENCER
Ph.(0064+3) 374 6121
info@artists.co.nz
click to view more about Kate
born Katharine Tyler Faison www.artists.co.nz/faison.html


HOME PAGE        FUSE SEMINARS        SHORT TALKS        FEEDBACK