The three directors of Arts.Biz™ Ltd - Lynne Wilkins, Suzette Major, and Anna Connell - are as passionate about the arts, as they are knowledgeable about business. We understand that the business of being an artist is unique, but believe there are ways to apply business thinking to the arts without compromising artistic integrity.
Arts.Biz™ Ltd's Mission Statement is:
to provide quality, innovative and useful workshop facilitation and consultancy services for artists, in order to assist them establish successful careers in the creative industries.
Arts.Biz™ Ltd values the environment, and applies sustainable principles to our business. This includes using public transport whenever possible, supporting local suppliers that abide by sustainable policies, advocating sustainable practice to our clients, supporting local industry, and using sustainable products. Our publicity material is printed on card that contains 40% pre consumer and 35% post consumer recycled fibre with the remaining pulp derived from well-managed forests.
A selection of testimonials from Arts.Biz Ltd clients.
David McLaughlin
"Although within the last five years there has been a dramatic increase in the range of opportunities available to those practising in the creative industries, the infrastructure and associated support necessary to help people make the most of these opportunities hasn't always kept pace. Businesses like Arts.Biz provide a vital link between the creative world and the commercial world that is essential for any practitioner in the creative industries who wants to give themselves and their work the best chance of success over the long term." David McLaughlin, Principal - McLaughlin Law www.mclaughlinlaw.co.nz
Polly Green
"The team at Arts.Biz have been a godsend to me as a filmmaker. They have provided me with amazing support and advice. I have left each workshop and coaching session feeling positive, motivated, and with concrete actions and goals to take my business to the next level. Lynne, Suzette, and Anna's mentoring have been invaluable! Cheers!" Polly Green, Filmmaker, Gisborne www.flairfilms.com
"The team at ArtBiz are truly inspiring.Their enthusiasm and passion is infectious. I always look forward to and leave their workshops buzzing! Their workshops reboot me with renewed energy and give me clear scope with concrete goals. The information and guidance is invaluable. Moreover, they have been an instrument in bringing together a special group of creative individuals to explore and learn together and its thanks to ArtsBiz that I am making strides in my creative endeavours. Thank you ladies!"
"I'll always credit Arts.Biz for the success I am having as an Artist and successful business woman. The team helped me understand the ins and outs of the business world from an arts perspective and I haven't looked back since. My art is now International and I have a brand that is creating waves around NZ with a merchandise range to supplement my art income - something I wouldn't have known how to develop, let alone market, before I did my course with them."
Collette Fergus, Artist, Hamilton www.collette.co.nz
Arts.Biz Image Bank
To download the full resolution version of an image, first click on the thumbnail, then click the "Original" link under the photo that appears.
Brooks, Emma (September 2009), Raglan Chronicle, p5.
ARTS.BIZ LTD offers workshops, coaching and consulting services for artists interested in developing a career or small business in the creative industries
"The team at ArtBiz are truly inspiring.Their enthusiasm and passion is infectious. I always look forward to and leave their workshops buzzing! Their workshops reboot me with renewed energy and give me clear scope with concrete goals. The information and guidance is invaluable. Moreover, they have been an instrument in bringing together a special group of creative individuals to explore and learn together and its thanks to ArtsBiz that I am making strides in my creative endeavours. Thank you ladies!"
