You can find us on SkillShare
You can also find us on Skillshare—so it doesn’t cost any more than a membership (and if you join here, you’ll get a month free 😉). Why Skillshare? Well, we realized charging top dollar for the information we have would make the class inaccessible for those who can’t afford it. And, well, that isn’t our style at JNA!
Learn more about our first classes below!
All smiles from Cathy and Jennifer in our first class, Getting Paid For Your Work: The Debate Over Working For Free
Episode 2- Making Money As An Artist: The Nuts and Bolts of Art Licensing
Are you looking to boost your income as a professional artist? Have you heard about art licensing but aren't sure what the heck it is? Or, have you already started licensing and want to learn more about the industry terms and processes? This class is [drumroll ] for you!
In this fabulous and fun course, we share our insider knowledge to teach you:
What art licensing is
Art licensing terms
Deciding whether or not to sell work outright
Beginner tips on negotiating for more money
The typical flow of working with a client
Tips and tricks on client communication
Art licensing can be an amazing tool for getting more money for one piece of art. Instead of selling your work outright, licensing allows you to keep the rights to your work and "rent" it to individual clients for their individual needs. In our course, not only do we teach you the basics of licensing but we also dive deep into the terms, payment structures, ways to communicate with clients and pricing in the industry.
Taking this class will increase your money-making power as an artist, give you confidence to work with clients and ask for the payment you deserve for your work.
Sign up for SkillShare and get one month free!
Are you struggling with DMs and emails asking for you to give away your art? Want to be prepared for those requests when they come in? One of the toughest hurdles to being an artist today is the amount of people who love your art and don't want to pay for it.
This class, packed with information for new and seasoned artists alike, will get you feeling comfortable about fielding these requests. Along the way, you'll get insights and business tips from one of the top art agencies in the industry.
At Jennifer Nelson Artists, we field requests like this nearly everyday. Through our experiences declining projects and helping our artists decide what to do, we have turned fielding requests for free art into a science--dare we say an art [cue wah wah wah horn]. Join us as we cover:
The top 3 seductions clients use to entice you into giving away your work
An art agency's perspective and experience with pro bono work
Determining your boundaries when it comes fielding requests
Things to look out for if you decide to move forward; even if it's a "yes", you don't want to just say "yes!"
A simple and effective tool to turn down requests politely and firmly
Hear what our A4A SkillShare students have to say about our first class!
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class! It has given me the confidence I needed to be able to confidently handle some tricky client requests. The lessons were easy to follow and the presenters very engaging.” -Daniela
“This class was so engaging, informative, and FUNNY! Thank you for covering this over-looked, yet important lesson in boundary setting for artists.” -Tiffany
“Great class with actionable steps to take. It helps you prepare in advance for when the next request for free art comes in. Loved the entertaining presentation and included downloadable resource sheets.” -Asta
“This was such a practical & important class! I definitely need to hear the part about giving away work to friends & family...” -Rosalie
“I knew this would be a great class to take, but I was so impressed with the helpful resources. It was a light hearted look at what can be major holdbacks for a lot of artists. So smart! Thank you ladies!!” -Bridget
“Yes!! What a great gift this class is for artists, both individually and as a collective! New and seasoned artists alike will benefit from this class: The new will set out on the right path from the start. Seasoned professionals will be inspired to commit to commanding their worth in changing times. All will be equipped with an empowering asset for the life of their business after doing the simple, straightforward class project. Extra Bonus: the class is a blast to watch ~ SO fun and creative that the lessons will easily stick in a memorable, uplifting way :) Thank You, Jennifer, Cathy and Haley!” -Lilith
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