Arts Business Education

Serving Arts Entrepreneurs and Creative Businesses

St. Petersburg Arts Alliance offers professional development for arts entrepreneurs and arts-industry professionals, such as visual artists, musicians, actors, writers, and non-profit arts administrators. Our educational programs promote stability and sustainability, and cultivate community connection that elevates the impact and success of artists and creative organizations in St Pete. Featured programs focus on topics like marketing strategies, diversifying income sources, leadership, clear planning, and strong management.

SPAA’s Arts Business Programs include:

Arts Business Academy (ABA): A 6-week program led by various experts with in-person and virtual weekly sessions. This takes place annually. Learn More!
Beyond Arts Business Academy (Beyond ABA): Virtual monthly gatherings that offer a mix of panel discussions and workshops with local experts, digging into hyper-specific topics and solutions for arts entrepreneurs. Free for SPAA Members & ABA Alumni. Learn More!
Arts Business Summit: A two-day in-person summit bringing together our arts community to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth. Join industry leaders and creative minds for inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn More!

For more information, suggestions and questions, contact Karalyn Sammetinger at [email protected]