Tag Archives: entrepreneurship in the arts

Meadows Students’ Endeavors

This is a list of currently identified Meadows and/or Arts Entrepreneurship students and recent alumni who are offering services in the market. There are more, which I plan to add to this list over time. This list includes independent contractors/sole proprietors, LLC’s, … Continue reading

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Jett Monroe & 3 Entrepreneurs: Plans and Planning

The following interviews were conducted by Jett Monroe, arts entrepreneurship student at SMU. Monroe was attempting to identify if the creative entrepreneurs he interviewed believe business plans are necessary and to assess if they had one when they started.  Meredith … Continue reading

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Rosie Roberson Interviews Creative Entrepreneurs

Gavin Mulloy  Creative Director of Bomb Factory & Trees Live Music Venues Did you have a business plan when you started your business? 
 Yes. Do you think business plans are necessary for entrepreneurship? 
 I don’t think anything’s necessary … Continue reading

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Observations from the Cottonwood Art Festival:

This post is written in two sections: Observations and Thoughts. Observations: This weekend, I spent time with some remarkable artists, speaking with twenty-six—representing an array of mediums, but primarily painters. Most of the artists make the bulk of their money … Continue reading

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Tyler Kowalske Explores Business Plan Necessity

In the following interviews, SMU student Tyler Kowalske explores whether business plans are necessary for creative endeavors and whether the creatives began with one when they started.    Javier Mejia  Javier Mejia is a photographer and creative entrepreneur and was … Continue reading

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Introducing the Meadows Artist Bridge

Introducing the Meadows Artist Bridge!  The Meadows Artist Bridge serves as a bridge between those who want to hire Meadows student artists/creatives and those student artists/creatives who want to work. Check out our student artists/creatives who have chosen to present … Continue reading

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FAQ for the Meadows Artist Bridge

The following post outlines Frequently Asked Questions about the Meadows Artist Bridge Do I have to be an “artist” to participate? No. Meadows School of the Arts is developing this project and platform. As a result, the name chosen for … Continue reading

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Tips on How to Start a Movement

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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Arts Entrepreneur Burgess Hears Echo of Profit

The music industry’s model is broken because, with streaming websites and illegal downloads, artists can’t make enough money to keep making the music we love. The streaming model is great for listeners because it allows them to listen to music for free, but it’s awful for musicians because… Continue reading

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Student Arts Entrepreneur: Sterling Gavinski & The Happy Alright

This summer, the band will be writing new music and continue to hit up their new nationwide fan base alongside other prominent touring acts (announcements coming soon). Sterling says, “I’m very aware that good things come as a result of hard work and discipline, and The Happy Alright is… Continue reading

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