About
The Business of Art is Nevada County Arts Council’s professional development initiative for the creative sector.
Since 2020, this one-day symposium has brought together performers, designers, writers, artists and culture bearers across all disciplines, together with cultural leaders, to explore creative entrepreneurship, policy, and practice.
With each year, we deepen our commitment to meaningful dialogue, skill-sharing, and rural-urban exchange. The 2025 symposium will be our boldest yet—packed with visionary keynotes, practical workshops, and vibrant community.
Who Comes and Why It Matters
Our attendees include:
Visual artists
Performers, writers, and musicians
Filmmakers and media makers
Arts administrators and creative entrepreneurs
Policy leaders, funders, and venue managers
“The networking alone was worth the trip. The conversations? Next level.”
— 2024 Attendee
The Big Picture
The Business of Art builds upon year-round career development curriculum and culminates as an annual symposium of illuminating plenary and professional development sessions for our creative community led by thought leaders and influencers from the field. Marketing and media workshops, business planning, partnerships, legal advice, and mentoring are offered at this multi-partner event, with expert speakers, panelists, and workshop leaders selected both locally and from across California.
The Business of Art provides a platform for those working in our local and regional creative industries to engage in discussions around pressing current, cultural, artistic, and professional issues, with attendees participating in sessions exploring the top trends and challenges in our field.
“Artists are creative entrepreneurs—small businesses whose vitality sustains communities, fuels economies, and drives cultural innovation.”
GET INVOLVED!
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Are you a changemaker, visionary, or creative leader?
We invite speakers and facilitators who challenge assumptions, open hearts, move ideas into action and who are making it in their field. Our symposium is highly curated, audience-responsive, and presenter-supported.
You’ll engage with rural and urban creatives, connect across disciplines, and contribute to a rare kind of professional gathering—one that’s intimate, intelligent, and inspiring.
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Partner With Us: Build the Creative Future
The Business of Art is a cultural catalyst—and your sponsorship helps us create equity, access, and opportunity in the creative sector.
Join a community of partners committed to advancing the arts. Sponsorship benefits include:- Recognition across digital and printed materials
- Onstage or session-based engagement
- Complimentary passes and hospitality
- Customized visibility and alignmentEmail: office@nevadacountyarts.org