Native Artist Professional Development at Oglala Lakota Artspace
Native Artist Professional Development Training+ JUNE 28-29, 2025 + 9AM-4:30PM +
This training offers emerging and seasoned performing artists real-world tools to succeed in the arts industry as entrepreneurs. Participants will explore their vision and values, assess business, marketing, and financial skills, and learn to create budgets and pricing structures. The training also covers effective marketing strategies and guides artists in developing a mission statement and performance pitch to support and grow their careers.
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7904 Lakota Prairie Dr, Kyle, SD 57752
Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) - Kyle, South Dakota First Peoples Fund's Performing Arts Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) trainings give performing artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. This two day training is intended for emerging and seasoned performing artists.During the training, our trainers will work with you to help you grow your performing arts business/career. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:• Express your personal vision and values that will become the principal foundation of your business.• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.• Learn how to create budgets and various pricing structures.• Identify how to market your business using a variety of approaches and tools.• Create your mission statement and a brief pitch about your performance work.
This program is being offered for free and in person on June 28 & June 29 at 9:00am-4:30pm.
