BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE IV: Artists at Work

• Thursday, 04/24/2025
  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Grantwriting Workshop | Arts + Literature Laboratory - SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED, $50 fee. Click HERE to learn more.
  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Professional Headshots | Aubergine Gallery
  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Reception and Live Music | Café Coda/Aubergine
• Friday, 04/25/2025 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Arts + Lit Lab / StartingBlock
• Saturday, 04/26/2025 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Arts + Lit Lab / StartingBlock

Dane Arts, a primary arts funding arm for Dane County, Wisconsin, invites all artists and budding entrepreneurs alike to participate in the annual Business of Art Conference. This year’s theme is, “Artists at Work- minding your own business” celebrating all of the incredible artists who work so hard to make Dane County a thriving economic community. The conference is expanding due to popular demand and will take place on April 24-26, 2025.

“This conference highlights the immense value that artists bring to our community—not just through their creativity but also their contributions to our local economy and well-being,” said Dane County Executive Melissa Agard. “By equipping artists with tools to grow their businesses and nurture their talents, we’re fostering a more connected, and thriving Dane County for all.”  

Learn more: dablmarket.com/dabl-2025

Early Bird Registration: $50 discount, now - Feb 28th!

Fee includes admission to all three days of the conference (April 24, 25, 26).

Registration increases to $150 after 2/28/25

Click HERE to register for the pre conference Grant Writing Workshop, Thursday, April 24, 8 am - 12 pm ($50 fee). 

Registration Note: If you would like your pronouns listed on your name tag at the conference, please include your preferred pronouns in parentheses after your first name when registering. 

Ex: 

First Name: Augusta (she/her)
Last Name: Brulla