Annual Art Symposium: The Business of Art

Fri Mar 13 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Delaplaine Arts Center | Frederick

Delaplaine Arts Center
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Annual Art Symposium: The Business of Art
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Building an artmaking business can be quite a challenge. How do you promote your artwork? Where can you find sources of funding? How do you protect your intellectual property? And how can you work efficiently both on creating artwork and managing a business? This year’s Annual Art Symposium explores where the creative and business worlds overlap and provides artists with answers to these questions. Resources in moving your creative work forward, including photographing and printing your artwork, also will be discussed. Both emerging and established artists, as well as instructors and art lovers, are invited to join us as we dive deep into the business of artmaking.
Symposium presenters:
John Kachik has been making American images as a freelance illustrator, artist, graphic designer, and educator since 1984. John will discuss his career as an artist and illustrator during a discussion with Delaplaine Exhibitions Manager Corey Frey.
Chad Buterbaugh is the Deputy Director at the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), where he oversees the Arts in Education and Maryland Traditions programs, and all communications activities. Chad will explore funding and grant opportunities available through a variety of programs, including MSAC.
Christia Ravenell is the Staff Attorney at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Maryland artists’ legal rights. At MdVLA, she provides legal assistance, develops guides and workshops, and participates in advocacy initiatives. Christia will discuss copyright and intellectual property, as well as general legal concerns for artists.
Jennifer Kahn Barlow’s experience in finance and economics and her work as a practicing artist are a rare mix of artistic insight and business expertise. Jennifer will talk through business logistics for artists such as building a digital presence, inventory and financial tracking, and communication with galleries, audiences, and clients.
Chris Spangler is Graphic Design and Art Specialist with The Imagination Center in Frederick. Chris specializes in giclee printmaking and will explain the process, benefits, and products available to make saleable prints of artwork through the Imagination Center.
Jillian MacMaster is Delaplaine Community Engagement Manager, as well as a nationally exhibiting artist and photographer. Jillian will demonstrate and discuss photographing artwork for submission and digital content.
Friday, Mar 13
8 am–3 pm
Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration. More information and registration are available at delaplaine.org.
COST $75 ($50 members)
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Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD 21701-5607, United States

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