Artist Conference | The Business of Art, 2026
The Guild of Artists and Artisans is excited to host its first-ever Artist Conference focused on the Business of Art — designed to inspire, empower, educate, create connections, and enhance artists careers!
Dates: Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday April 23
Time: Kick things off with an Artist Happy Hour at 5PM on Tuesday April 21st at the Gutman Gallery
Locations: Gutman Gallery (April 21), Venue 4M and MakerWorks (April 22), Weber’s (April 23) – Ann Arbor, MI- 🖥️ Register to attend: Registration is now closed
- 🏨 Accomodations: Discounted hotel rooms at Weber’s ($140/night) – Book Here!
- 2026 Conference Schedule
- Full list of Topics and brief overview of each – learn more about what you can expect to cover at this year’s event
For artists who have been selling their work for years and those brand new to the field; individuals who sell their work full time or dabble, all levels of artists will find interesting sessions to help support their art careers. With sessions for entrepreneurs dedicated to topics to support running your own business such as individual health care, retirement planning, tutorials and information on budgeting using quickbooks, making Square work for you, and more. Additional sessions to inspire your marketing efforts, explore different ways to sell your work such as galleries, traveling to out of state shows, or online sales, and more!
Pricing: Registration fees include 2 Happy Hours (with snacks and beverages), 2 breakfasts, lunch and snacks on Wednesday of the conference – in addition to access to all the wonderful sessions and learning opportunities available at the conference. Become a member and save!
- Member Rate $229; Non-Member Rate $289
- Deadline to Register: April 6th
For updates and more information RSVP on the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HnW456hTU/
Thank you to our sponsors and community partners who help make this event possible!
