Arts.Biz™ Ltd, established in 2003, offers workshop facilitation, mentoring and one-on-one coaching services to artists interested in developing a career or small business in the creative industries.
Since our incorporation, Arts.Biz™ Ltd has been invited to offer workshops and/or coaching sessions in Hamilton, Rotorua, Huntly, Raglan, Gisborne and Wairoa, as well as throughout Auckland. We are contracted to a variety of arts organisation including Arts Waikato, Hamilton Community Arts Council, Artstation, Uxbridge , Creative Tairawhiti, and Turanga Ararau.
ArtsBiz™ Ltd is also contracted to Work and Income to assist Waikato artists on the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE) scheme.
Who are we?
Arts.Biz™ Ltd recognise that the business of being an artist is unique, and all staff are active participants in the creative industries themselves. We each are as passionate about the arts as we are knowledgeable about business.
The three directors of Arts.Biz™ Ltd are:
Lynne Wilkins BCom - CA - ACCM
Lynne is a Chartered Accountant with a practice operating in Raglan and Auckland. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1982, Lynne provides course participants with information on key business areas such as tax, costing, pricing, and financial management. Lynne actively participates in the creative industries, not only through her work with Arts.Biz Ltd, and her arts clients, but also as a musician, songwriter, and writer. Lynne has just released her solo CD Bead of Glass.
Dr. Suzette Major BMS(Hons) MMS PhD
Suzette is an international speaker, researcher and author in arts marketing. She has held a range of academic appointments including a senior lectureship at Waikato University, as well as teaching fellowships with Deakin University, Melbourne and Victoria University, Wellington. Suzette sits on a number of community arts committees and is often invited to speak publicly on the New Zealand arts industry. She holds a PhD in arts marketing, and has published work in this field, including papers at the International Conference on Arts & Cultural Management.
Anna Connell BA (Hons), A.T.C.L. Speech and Drama
Anna is currently the Partnerships Manager at Auckland Theatre Company. Prior to this, Anna worked as the Marketing Coordinator for Hamilton City Council’s Arts and Culture Unit. Anna co-lectured ‘Marketing the Arts’ at Waikato University in 2004 and continues to guest lecture at Waikato University, WINTEC, Whitecliff College of Arts and Design and AUT. While Anna is currently working in the world of professional theatre, past experience and study give her an appreciation and knowledge across a broad range of creative practice.
For information on the latest workshops avaialbe to artists throughout the Waikato region and beyond, visit our website: www.artsbiz.co.nz or email us at info@artsbiz.co.nz