CALLING ALL STUDENT CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS

For The HORIZON Town Hall at the Women’s Art Association of Canada that will explore the needs of student creative entrepreneurs in a facilitated discussion.

You will have the opportunity to discuss shifts in the creative sector, learn about the WAAC’s history, ask questions, and network with contemporary artists and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

3:00 PM -5:00 PM

Women’s Art Association of Canada
23 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto

REGISTER HERE

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PANELISTS & ARTISTS

  • Adriana Lee, OCAD U BFA Grad, Surrealist Painter
  • Freda Tan, Current OCAD U BFA student Artist and Entrepreneur
  • Sumamah Javad, Current OCAD U student in Interior Design/Environmental Design
  • Noor Razvi, Current OCAD U student in Industrial Design
  • Michael Angelo, Current OCAD U student, Fashion Designer, label ‘AMATUS | GRAY’
  • Khadijah Morley, OCAD U BFA grad in Drawing and Painting, Artist and Educator
  • Barbara Mitchell, Independent Fine Art Appraiser
  • Christopher Wilson, Masters Student (SFI) / Facilitator
  • Maurice Gordon, Jazz guitarist

TOPICS & THEMES

  • Marketing and sales for the creative sector
  • Navigating intellectual property (IP) and contracts
  • Business model, business planning, and creativity asset
  • Funding and financing (e.g. alternative social financing)
  • Accessing practical skills development and training
  • Accessing affordable space and equipment

Horizon Creative Entrepreneur Initiative
Horizoncreativeentrepreneur@gmail.com


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