Category Archives: Tips

3 Arts Entrepreneurs on Business Plans

Posted on December 1, 2015 by James Hart

Filmmaker/Teacher Cameron Watson Q:   Did you have a business plan when you started your business? CW:   I started in the business as an actor and then later segued into writing/directing and producing. As an actor, starting out, I did not … Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Start a Movement

Posted on June 15, 2015 by James Hart

At Meadows School of the Arts, we encourage our students to “Start a Movement.” This is not just an inspirational slogan, but also a meaningful challenge. This post explores How to Start a Movement. Students are taught how to start a … Continue reading →

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TCG posts Arts Entrepreneurs’ Thoughts on Audience

Posted on March 27, 2015 by James Hart

Theatre Communications Group, producer of American Theatre Magazine is, arguably, America’s most important theatre organization. In this conversation, Jim Hart, Director of Arts Entrepreneurship at Meadows School of the Arts, SMU and Chad Leslie, international theatre director and Resident Artistic Director … Continue reading →

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Useful Advice for Arts Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 26, 2014 by James Hart

1. Never sacrifice quality in your artistic work. Quality must be priority for the sake of value. Keep your skills sharp; unused skills rust like farm tools in the rain. 2. You can profit and commit a social good concurrently. This … Continue reading →

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10 Pieces of Advice for Heroic Arts Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 27, 2014 by James Hart

1. Have passion or don’t do it. You must believe in your own idea before any other person does. That is the first step. You must believe to effectively communicate your vision. Be passionate about it. Passion is contagious and … Continue reading →

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Arts Entrepreneurship and Experiential Learning

Posted on May 14, 2014 by James Hart

Many schools are currently developing new arts entrepreneurship programs. This article serves to encourage those schools to develop curricula founded in experience-based learning. Entrepreneurship is best learned through the process of experience, as entrepreneurship, of whichever kind (corporate, arts, social), … Continue reading →

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Tips Before Launching an Arts Venture

Posted on December 17, 2013 by James Hart

The following are some tips to consider before launching an arts venture. If you could create anything, regardless of financial cost, what would you create? It can be as large as you can dream. It can be a stadium opening, starring … Continue reading →

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Useful Advice for Arts Entrepreneurs:

Posted on December 1, 2013 by James Hart

The following are fifteen pieces of advice for aspiring and current Arts Entrepreneurs. Never sacrifice quality in your artistic work and keep your skills sharp. Quality must be priority for the sake of value. Unused skills rust like farm tools in the … Continue reading →

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