An Art Teacher’s Unique Business ABC Bodyart From college side gig to full-time job In college, Vonetta Berry, did face painting to earn extra money. After earning a degree in illustration and animation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago she moved back to Houston, Texas. She was pregnant with her first child and could not find a job, so she fell back on face painting. Today, her college side gig has transformed into a full-time occupation. Now, ...
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An Art Teacher’s Awe Inspiring Mobile Art Workshop Business in Libraries
How to Build a Mobile Business Teaching Art Workshops in Libraries Doris Benter, the owner of Library Arts, teaches over 150 workshops a year, all while teaching full time as an art specialist at a private school. Doris shared with me the three business boosters that had the greatest impact on the growth of her business and what she is doing to expand her business. Doris lives on Long Island in New York and noticed that teachers were offering programs at ...
Yes, You Can Make Extra Cash At Your Public Library
I recently spoke to someone from our Facebook group, Pop up Art School-How to Run a Mobile Art Business. She wanted to know how she should promote her classes to the libraries where she lives. The conversation brought me back to the early days of Pop up Art School. I had forgotten the questions I had at the start of our business and the points of discovery as we grew. Libraries offer our workshops to the public for free, so many people assume that we ...
Palaces for the People
I love podcasts. A new one I’ve been listening to is 99% Invisible. The host Roman Mars has a sultry voice that’s easy on the ears. I recently listened to his interview of sociologist Eric Klinenberg the author of the book Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life. ...