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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Founded by the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and presented by COSE, the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) is an intensive business course designed for creative individuals and arts based business owners. This program covers topics that impact an artist’s daily operations, from creating a personal brand and marketing, to intellectual property, writing a business plan and accounting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Want to see how it works? View a brief <a href="http://www.cpacbiz.org/ftp_file/08-09/AEI_CourseSchematic.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#58595B'>overview chart</span></strong></a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AEI is a six part series, with 24 total hours of instruction/workshop time. Participants are provided with a comprehensive resource book that includes support materials on each of the topic areas covered throughout the course. Artists of any discipline will find great value in this detailed overview of business fundamentals while connecting with business professionals in the areas of art, law, marketing, research and accounting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Session formats are varied and include a mix of lectures, panels, group discussions and practical exercises. Please email <a href="mailto:mcharboneau@cose.org?subject=AEI">mcharboneau@cose.org</a> if you would like more information on the course. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>This is a six part series. Content on each day is different and registration includes all six sessions. The 2011 AEI dates are as follows: <br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, April 20</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm <br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, April 27</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm<br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, May 4</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm<br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, May 11</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm<br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, May 18</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm<br>- <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, May 25</span></strong>, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm<br><br>Cost: <br>- COSE Members: $100 <br>- Non-Members: $150 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Virginia Marti College of Art and Design, Lakewood<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.cose.org/Events/Listings/ARTS/4-20-11.aspx?search=1&category=%7b94F9BFB5-D431-4DA7-A867-AB0C9590F30A%7d&&axAuth=00000034">Register HERE</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>