Volcano Art Center is offering “The Business of Art” workshop by Volcano artist Ira Ono.
Volcano Art Center is offering “The Business of Art” workshop by Volcano artist Ira Ono.
Ono will help participants navigate basic business principles in this one-day intensive workshop. From the initial pros and cons of being your own boss to copyright basics to branding your product, attendees will discover what’s right for you and your art.
Topics include: Pricing your product for profit, trade show visual merchandising, affordable display techniques, fool proof presentations, and internet marketing, among others.
Ono is an internationally known artist. His works are found in the Hawaii State Art Museum and private collections in the U.S., Europe and Japan. He is the owner/director of Volcano Garden Arts in Volcano Village and the founder of the Trash Art Shows throughout the state. He is well versed in every aspect of marketing fine arts and crafts in Hawaii and beyond.
Sponsored by the nonprofit Volcano Art Center, the workshop will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at the center in Volcano Village. Cost is $40 for VAC members and $50 for nonmembers. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own art work for Ono to review.
Info: 967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org, www.iraono.com.