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Artist Lab

Access online courses and resources designed to help artists build thriving practices at any career stage and in any discipline.

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Self-Paced Courses, Live and On-Demand Video Sessions

Creative Capital Artist Lab delivers expert-led online learning for artists, blending lectures and discussions, video, and text-based materials, alongside practical exercises, best practices, and case studies—all available to explore at your own pace.

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Tax Preparation for Artists

Tax Preparation for Artists

February 10, 2026
How to Speak with a Lawyer

How to Speak with a Lawyer

January 27, 2026

Marketing Fundamentals for Artists, Part 2

Marketing Fundamentals for Artists, Part 2

November 12, 2025
Marketing Fundamentals for Artists, Part 1

Marketing Fundamentals for Artists, Part 1

November 5, 2025

Strategic Approaches to Touring Performance Works

Strategic Approaches to Touring Performance Works

October 22, 2025
Archiving Your Work: Cannupa Hanska Luger and Josh T Franco

Archiving Your Work: Cannupa Hanska Luger and Josh T Franco

October 1, 2025

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6 Course Modules

Legal Basics for Artists

Legal Basics for Artists

Learn the basics of contracting, copyright, exhibition rights, legal entity formation, and how to prepare for your first meeting with a lawyer.

7 Course Modules

Communications for Artists

Communications for Artists

The course focuses on how to articulate your artistic identity clearly so the right people connect with your work, including how to effectively describe your work to new audiences, from portfolio websites to social media, public speaking and PR. Course will also cover how to network, how to pitch events to press outlets, and how to keep your digital identity secure.

10 Course Modules

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.

7 Course Modules

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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Tony, Nashville, TN

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About Artist Lab

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.

Artist Lab is free for individual, personal use. Read the terms of use.

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