Put your heart into your art with city’s professional training program

The Economic Development Department has announced that applications will open on July 11 for Artist Career Training, a six-week business training program for creative professionals. “Throughout the program, Artist Career Training participants will develop a grant proposal for the city’s cultural funding program and other funding opportunities in the region. The program concludes with a proposal pitch in which three winners are selected to receive a seed grant to begin their projects,” according to a news release. Principles that will be taught include business planning, marketing and funding. There will be an information session from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 19 at the Economic Development Department (5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 400). Up to 24 people will be chosen for the program, and participants will be required to pay a $150 fee. Of note: University or community college students are not eligible. Applications close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 15. Apply online and find more info at austintexas.gov/artistcareertraining.