The South Bay Artist Summit

Fri Mar 14 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-07:00

Rotunda at San Jose City Hall | San Jose

SVCreates
Publisher/HostSVCreates
The South Bay Artist Summit
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Empowering Creatives at the Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
About this Event

SVCREATES and , in partnership with the San José Office of Culture Affairs, bring you an inspiring afternoon featuring conversations with artists about building sustainable careers, informative workshops on business skills for creatives, an artist resource fair, dinner, and networking. The afternoon will culminate in the Content Pick-Up Party for issue 17.2 "Connect.”

SCHEDULE

1:00 Check-in: San Jose City Hall Rotunda

1:15 Welcome and Keynote Presentation: Anthem Salgado

Drawing from his extensive experience empowering artists with entrepreneurial skills, Anthem Salgado will deliver a keynote address exploring how creatives can build sustainable careers. Salgado is a multidisciplinary artist turned business consultant and leadership coach. He will bring unique insight into navigating the portfolio life. His presentation will combine personal stories with practical frameworks, inspiring attendees to embrace both their artistic vision and entrepreneurial potential while addressing the specific challenges and opportunities each faces in their respective practices.

1:45 Artist Panel

Join us for an illuminating opening panel discussion moderated by arts entrepreneurship expert Anthem Salgado, featuring three distinctive Bay Area artists who have successfully crafted multifaceted creative careers. Emmy Award-winning composer and virtuoso Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ, Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell, and acclaimed illustrator Kristina Micotti will share their journeys navigating the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley's unique landscape.

2:45 - 4:`15 Workshops: Business Skills for Creatives

  • Contracts and Insurance
  • Taxes for Artists
  • Valuing your Work as an Artist

3:30 - 5:15 Resource Fair

5:15 Cultural Exchange Presentation: Demone Carter

Includes light buffet dinner, networking and conversation!

The afternoon will culminate in the Content Pick-Up Party for issue 17.2 "Connect.”


The event is FREE, made possible by the generous support of our funders.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rotunda at San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, United States

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