Artist Lab

Creative Capital Artist Lab is a suite of online courses and resources designed to help artists build thriving practices at any career stage and in any discipline.

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Skills, Strategies & Support for Your Creative Path

Creative Capital Artist Lab online courses are created by art professionals, industry experts, and fellow artists who share vital concepts, skills, and tools to help grow artists’ careers. Courses are delivered through online lectures and discussions, videos, and text-based learning formats—and include exercises, best practices, and case studies that can be explored at your own pace.

Courses are available in English and Spanish. Videos include ASL and Spanish interpretation, as well as CART services. Interested in integrating Artist Lab into your institution? Learn about Artist Lab Institutional Membership.

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Upcoming Live Session

Archiving Your Work

How does archiving shape the story of an artist’s practice? Join collector at large at the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, Josh T Franco, and 2020 Creative Capital Awardee Cannupa Hanska Luger as they discuss practical strategies and create space for reflection on the meaning and purpose of archiving creative practices. 

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Promoting Projects and Events

March 26, 2025
Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

January 29, 2025

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Grant Writing & Promoting Your Practice

Grant Writing & Promoting Your Practice

This course focuses on how to write artist bios, artist statements, CVs, and project proposals. It also guides artists in creating project budgets, submitting grant applications, and documenting and archiving their practice. Tips on how to promote work on social media and low-stress networking are also covered in order to help artists build the fundamental frameworks for their careers.

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Building Your Financial Future

Building Your Financial Future

This course focuses on managing money with the particular financial needs and circumstances of artists in mind. From taxes and retirement, to managing self-employment and multiple income sources, it offers practical and accessible tips and resources to help you organize your finances and bolster your financial confidence.

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Tax Preparation for Artists

Tax Preparation for Artists

Watch an Artist Lab by a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist, and accredited financial counselor on filing taxes as an artist. Topics include: federal income tax basics, common deductions, record keeping, and saving for retirement.

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Audience Engagement

Audience Engagement

Watch an Artist Lab on working with audiences within and beyond traditional spaces. Topics include: Ethics of working in community, reaching an expanded audience, and models for engaging audiences.

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