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Mar292011

Art Licensing: Classes to Get the Knowledge You Need

J'Net Smith

J'Net Smith

 

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CLASSES NOW CLOSED, IF YOU MISSED THEM PLEASE CHECK J'NET'S WEBSITE FOR MORE CLASSES AND INFO.

 

There's a lot to learn about licensing your art. Now you can get access to J'Net Smith, the person who made Dilbert a household name:

 


TelephoneThe Manufacturing Mindset - Creating Artistic Collections Manufacturers Will Want to License!

Date:   Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th

Time:  10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price:  $60/USD (Can't make the live class? Pre-purchase the audio by April 5th for $60 and save $25.00)

(Intermediate level. Scroll down for Beginner art licensing courses and one-to-one coaching)

 

Art Licensing Insiders:  J'net Smith, All Art Licensing founder/owner, with Dana Grignano, former Art Acquisition and Licensing Manager from Current.

 

Sound principles, proven techniques and current real life examples from the art licensing trenches that artists who are already make a living know. Learn from both the licensor (agent/property manager) and licensee (manufacturer/retailer) perspectives and MAKE THE SALE!

 

Dive into the 'Manufacturer Mindset' like never before and step by step, learn to turn your art into the collections that manufacturers will look twice at and then license without compromising your integrity!

 

The Manufacturer Mindset Topics will include:

  • How and why they work the way they do
  • Who and how manufacturers make art licensing decisions
  • The BEST way to pitch presentations and portfolios
  • The creative process and developing product Lines for manufacturers
  • How to not let 'work for hire' agreements kill your art licensing career
  • How to work with manufacturer's after the deal

This course will also feature checklists and tips and will include time for your questions.

 

NewButtonEntire Beginner Professional Creators' Licensing Class (PCLS) Series - Best Value!

If you plan on taking all four PCLS classes below, get the best value by purchasing them all together! To learn what each class covers, please read description below)

Date: Tuesday, May 17th, Wednesday May 18th and Thursday, May 19th

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price: $100/USD

 

(Beginner level. Scroll down for one-to-one art licensing coaching)

 

TelephoneNewButtonPCLS-1 and 2: Introduction to Art Licensing and Creating Collections, Presentations and Websites (Beginner Level)

Date: Tuesday, May 17th

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price: $60/USD

 

(Beginner level. Scroll down for one-to-one art licensing coaching)

 

J'net has updated the popular PCLS (Professional Creators' Licensing Series) courses!

 

In PCLS-1, you'll learn about the art licensing industry and how it works. This introductory course covers the fundamentals and provides insights to help you determine where you fit into this business. J'net covers the art licensing process, timelines, today's artist requirements and challenges that are to be expected, as well as valuable information on retailers, the agent/artist relationship, and much more.

 

In PCLS-2, you'll learn how to create collections and presentations that get your art noticed by manufacturers and retailers. This course covers how to develop your marketing strategy, define your target audience, research manufacturers, as well as the essentials for creating professional collections presentations, websites and much more.

 

 

TelephoneNewButtonPCLS-3: Art Licensing Sales

Date: Wednesday, May 18th

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price: $40/USD

(Beginner level. Scroll down for one-to-one art licensing coaching)

 

In the third class of this newly updated series, you'll learn successful sales strategies for approaching manufacturers and retailers with your artwork. This course covers everything from the sales process, finding your retail fit, and finalizing sales leads, to creating sales letters, communicating with manufacturers, selling yourself to a prospective agent and much more.

 

 

TelephoneNewButtonPCLS-4: Art Licensing Contracts and Negotiations

Date: Thursday, May 19th

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price: $40/USD

(Beginner level. Scroll down for one-to-one art licensing coaching)

 

In this final class of the four-course Professional Creators' Licensing Series, you'll learn how to negotiate and navigate the elusive licensing contract with confidence. Utilizing real life examples, J'net teaches the essential contract elements, average royalty rates and compensation issues, as well as negotiation technique, how to evaluate an offer and much more.

 

 

NewButtonEntire PCLS Class Series - Best Value!

If you plan on taking all four PCLS classes on art licensing, get the best value by purchasing them all together!

Date: Tuesday, May 17th, Wednesday May 18th and Thursday, May 19th

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Price: $100/USD

 

Want more personal attention?

J'Net Smith

J'Net Smith

 

 Coaching with A.C.T.'s Art Licensing Mentor, Jeanette Smith

 

Jeanette Smith is the consummate art licensing coach-she is passionate about helping you achieve a level of success beyond imagining...she definitely knows how to do it! In just six short years, J'net turned Dilbert™ from a relatively unknown syndication-based comic strip into a 200 million dollar a year global brand. Then in 2000, J'net translated and expanded on her extensive experience to train, advise and license all types of creators. She has helped hundreds of artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, authors, illustrators, design firms, fine artists, creative companies, non-profits and agents to maximize the power of their brands and talents.

 

Register now 

 

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COMING SOON! Ask J'net: Art Licensing for Fine Artists Q&A

If you want your questions answered first in this upcoming call, send an e-mail to Aletta@ArtistCareerTraining.com 

 

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