FUSE Art Business Initiative

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

Two upcoming six day courses have a couple of places left. Enrole now if you hope to attend at a discount. Payment arrangements can be made to suit your circumstances. These Courses called "Art's Your Business" will be held on six consecutive days to suit people coming from out of town.

For the price of a vacation you can return refreshed and inspired, with the tools you will need to progress as a total package.

Christchurch, NZ
2-7 August 2010

Wellington, NZ
25-30 October

Enquire about uncoming course dates via email or phone (number below).

An artist attending commented that the consultation "allowed a mutual exchange of information and set a tone of friendly professionalism."

On completion of the seminars many express, what one described, that they "feel confident to develop an art business without compromising artistic integrity."

"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


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For any artists seeking to expand their professional practices, FUSE courses install a person understanding of the entrepreneurial skills required. A range of seminars are designed to train artists of any dicipline about their options, to make informed decisions in relation to their unique circumstances.

Business techniques are useful to apply to an Arts career at any level. The selection of how to use them can quickly make or break an artist. Understanding the context and consequences of the application of information is essential. In fact business skills will have a bigger impact on an artist's career then the measure of artistic talent possessed. You are welcome to enquire about customizing a course to a specific group or region. Upcoming courses are available in retreat format, six consecutive days of seminar material with individual consultations included. Enquire about uncoming course dates via email or phone (number below).

Coaching Sessions

Sets of one-on-one consultations are now affordable as a course delivered in association with CPIT. Phone (+643) 374 6121 to find out more.

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 career componants such as:


Guidelines for proceeding with a plan

Marketing tools and techniques

Making an Arts practice profitable

Funding and sponsorship strategies

Essential ingredients for a variety of ways to conduct business in Arts.

Details about taxation, copyright, contracts and standard practices as they pertain to the Arts

Recommendations for growth

Short courses
These are available at the Christchurch Polytechnic (CPIT) and Canterbury University (UC). These courses will broaden your perspective on what is possible in relation to making money from your art. Attending will inform you about the things that have been holding you back.

FUSE Art Business Initiative Retreats
Courses can be booked as a retreat at the Lochmara Lodge in the Marlboro Sounds, email kate@artists.co.nz to express interest in an upcoming seminar course 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. Contact Lochmara Lodge to get more details or to book a place on the next course in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand, phone (+643) 573 4554, or email: enquires@lochmaralodge.co.nz

Upcoming dates and course cost
Courses vary slightly in price according to location. Enquire about details by phone: (0064+3) 374 6121 or email: kate@artists.co.nz


Success in the arts through creativity business skills.

FUSE is an independent arts initiative conceived and launched in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1998. It is still the only service of its kind. The experiences of hundreds of Arts professionals are combined to provide a comprehensive, realistic and frank approach to the intricacies of conducting business as 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, all those in creative industries who seek advice and support for expanding their 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

tax and legal obligations

professional practices for the Arts industry






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


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