Programs for Working Artists

Art-Business Fellowships
Art-Business Fellowships
The CHF Art-Business Accelerator is an intensive and interactive business-education program for working artists. Fellows plan pivotal business projects, produce an Investment-Grade Proposal, and acquire a business skill set that's designed to serve them throughout their careers.

Boots-on-the-Ground Education
Boots-on-the-Ground Education
CHF partners with art and business organizations that have a strong presence in a specific geographic area to bring face-to-face entrepreneurial learning to working artists where and when they need it most. The result is a growing network of partners and resources that ensures widespread reach for crucial labs, workshops, and training.

Self-Directed Digital Learning
Self-Directed Digital Learning
CHF's Digital Learning Portal provides education in formats that working artists already consume. Portable podcasts, expert columns, and how-to videos are here. More detailed and structured Accelerator learning modules are available by registration.

Learning Communities
Learning Communities
Like sticks in a bundle, artists are stronger together. The Artist Federation is a growing professional peer-network of visual artists that's managed by artists. Individual chapters engage in skill and referral exchanges, joint entrepreneurial learning, and organization to achieve and maintain centrality in their industry.