Pricing Your Art and Creative Work (Art & Hustle series)

Pricing your creative work can often feel like one of the most daunting aspects of building a sustainable artistic or design practice. This workshop is designed for artists, designers, and creative freelance entrepreneurs who want to confidently value their talent and services. We'll explore key considerations, practical frameworks, and best practices for calculating your prices, alongside strategies for understanding customer price sensitivity and buyer behavior. Learn how to avoid the common traps of underpricing or working solely for "exposure," ensuring your efforts are properly compensated. This workshop aims to help you develop a robust pricing strategy that supports the growth and longevity of both your business and your creative practice.

Part of the Art & Hustle monthly series for artists, makers, and creatives navigating the business side of their work. Come to one or all—no commitment needed. Attend all five to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Includes light dinner and networking.

SCHEDULE

5:00 p.m. Nibble and network in the Ed Portal's Crossings Gallery

5:30-7:00p.m. Presentation

Co-presented by Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Harvard Ed Portal

This workshop is held in a large group format (approx. 85-100 participants) with activities and seating arranged to encourage conversation and connection.

About the Presenter

Sara Hartmann is a faculty member at Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a background in costume design and digital marketing. She specializes in arts entrepreneurship and professional development for creatives. Since 2019, her programs have served more than 2000 artists and creative entrepreneurs.

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Advance registration is preferred for all Ed Portal programs and events. Walk-in attendees may not be admitted.

If you require an accommodation for a disability, please call the Ed Portal ahead of time at 617-496-5022 or e-mail us at edportal@harvard.edu, and we will do our best to assist you. 
To help protect visitors and staff, members of the public are asked to stay home if they are unwell or have experienced signs of illness* in the past 24-hours.

* Signs of illness include: fever, chills or feeling feverish; a new cough (not related to chronic condition); new fatigue; muscle or body aches; sore throat; new nasal congestion or new runny nose (not related to seasonal allergies); nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.

Parking is limited around the Ed Portal so we recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:

We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.

Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Latecomer Policy: Late arrivals are welcome. Seating, materials, and refreshments are available while supplies last and are not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Supervision of Children: Childcare will not be available at this event. The Ed Portal does not allow child under the age 14 to be at the Ed Portal unsupervised by a parent or guardian unless childcare is available or a child is enrolled in an Ed Portal program.

Parking information: If you choose to drive to the Ed Portal please be prepared to utilize the two-hour on-street parking surrounding the Ed Portal or to park at Artesani Park and walk 10-12 minutes along Western Avenue to arrive at the Ed Portal. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the rear of the Ed Portal building on a first come, first serve basis. You may only use parking spaces in the rear of the Ed Portal building outlined in orange paint.