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X-WR-CALNAME:Art & Hustle Series: Effectively Balancing Business and Art
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DESCRIPTION:Art & Ambition: Effectively Balancing Business and Art is desig
 ned for creative\nentrepreneurs who are building something bigger than the
 mselves\, yet often struggle\nwith the tension between passion and profita
 bility\, creativity and commerce\, vision and\nburnout.\nIn this workshop\
 , Queen guides fellow creatives through the essential strategies to\nbalan
 ce the demands of running a business with nurturing a thriving art practic
 e—and\ndoing so without sacrificing personal well-being. Through Queen
 ’s empowering and\npractical “BART” framework\, participants will le
 arn how to assess their ventures\,\nstructure for growth\, and build habit
 s that support both economic sustainability and\ncreative excellence.\n\n\
 nKey Takeaways:\n A clear framework to assess and align your creative v
 enture\n Business basics essential for artistic growth and resilience\n
  Systems and behaviors to protect your art practice and productivity\n
  Tools for self-assessment\, strategic planning\, and sustainable goal 
 setting\n\n Mindset and rituals that support both business success and 
 well-being\nQueen's approach is grounded\, inspiring\, and deeply affirmin
 g—reminding participants\nthat you don’t have to choose between being 
 an artist and an entrepreneur. You\ncan honor both.\n\n\nFree registration
  includes light dinner and networking.\nThis workshop is part of the Art &
  Hustle monthly series for artists\, makers\, and creatives navigating the
  business side of their work. Come to one or all—no commitment needed. A
 ttend all fiveto receive a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\nSchedule:\n5:00
  p.m. Nibble and network in the Crossings Gallery\n5:30-7:00p.m. Presentat
 ion\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nQueen Allotey-Pappoe is the founder and crea
 tive director of Queen Adeline\, a\nsustainable fashion brand\, who has ta
 ught about the intersection of sustainability\,\ndesign\, entrepreneurship
  and empowerment at Massachusetts College of Art and\nDesign\, Rhode Islan
 d School of Design\, Boston University\, and Suffolk University\,\nserves 
 on the Board of Trustees of the Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston\, and
  was a\nfeatured exhibitor at the Smithsonian’s Craft Optimism. Her coll
 ection is featured at the\nPeabody Essex Museum store.\n\n\nCo-presented b
 y Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Harvard Ed Portal
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SUMMARY:Art & Hustle Series: Effectively Balancing Business and Art
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 ely-balancing-business-and-art
CATEGORIES:Creative Economy
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