Arts and business go hand in hand. The Crisp Small Business Resource Center, Pitt Community College’s Small Business Center, and ECU’s Small Business and Technology Development Center are proud to partner with Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Home of the Pitt County Arts Council, to bring local artists a series of free workshops about business in the world of art.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu.
Photographing Your Artwork: Theory + Practice
This hands-on two hour workshop teaches artists how to professionally document their artwork through both instruction and live practice sessions. Participants will learn lighting fundamentals, camera settings, and composition techniques while actually photographing their own pieces in small rotating groups with real-time instructor feedback. Perfect for artists of all disciplines who need quality images for portfolios, social media, grant applications, and sales. Attendees should bring 1-2 small-to-medium artworks to photograph during the session.
Date: October 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Emerge Gallery & Art Center; 404 Evans St. Greenville
Speaker: Josh Potter with 1314 Visuals
Taxes for Creatives: A Practical Guide
This practical two-hour workshop demystifies the unique tax challenges facing creative professionals, covering everything from business structure basics and income tracking to maximizing deductions for art supplies, home studios, and professional development. Participants will learn simple record-keeping systems, understand when quarterly payments are required, and discover often-overlooked deductions specific to artists, writers, musicians, and other creatives. Perfect for both new and established artists who want to stay compliant, save money, and spend less time worrying about taxes.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Emerge Gallery & Art Center; 404 Evans St. Greenville
Speaker: John Broadfoot and Zhan Turner
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