NAPD TICC RISD

First Peoples Fund's two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.

At the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:

• Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.

• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.

• Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.

• Market your business using a variety of approaches and tools.

• Create your mission statement and present your artwork.

This program is being offered for FREE and IN PERSON on November 21-22, 2025 from 9:00am-4:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break (lunch provided).

Location: RISD Design Center, 3rd Fl, 30 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

This training is in collaboration with: Turtle Island Community Capital and Rhode Island School of Design

Trainers: Leslie Deer and David Fleming Sr.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Rachel Heberling, First Peoples Fund NAPD Program Manager at rachel.heberling@firstpeoplesfund.org or Alexander Sterling, Founder and CEO, Turtle Island Community Capital at a.sterling@turtleislandcommunitycapital.org for more information.

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