Early Career Artist Grant: Professional Development
With generous support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, ACC has established three grant opportunities, available exclusively to members of our Early Career Artist Program. The American Craft Council provides innovative programs that support craft-centered livelihoods, including initiatives designed to meet the needs of artists as they build their careers.
Meet the awardees.
The Professional Development Grant provides up to $2,500 in funding for participation in professional development opportunities and activities that build skills for creative entrepreneurs. Examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to: conferences, professional development workshops, professional or business coaching, membership to organizations that offer professional development opportunities, and other activities that enhance professional knowledge.
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Deb Reutter
Deb received a Professional Development grant to continue her work with Larissa Loden, a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC, and local entrepreneur. Larissa has been Deb’s business coach since June 2024. Deb says “She has been a driving force of my business savvy and growth, and I intend to continue learning and growing with her.”
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Niki Leist
Niki received a Professional Development Grant to attend the New Approach School for Jewelers’ Stone Setting Comprehensive. The comprehensive workshop is an intensive, eight-hour-a-day, five-day program that will teach Niki a wide variety of technical skills. The Comprehensive will allow her to advance the efficiency of her business and the quality of her work by enabling her to diversify her fine jewelry line and pursue new business opportunities.
