The first Doing Business as Artist Entrepreneurs (DBA) exhibition came about as the brainchild of founding artists Virginia Fifield, LeeAnna Yater and myself. We were motivated to put into practice the skills we learned after completing the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) workshops.

Our mission for DBA is to assist with AEI participating artists in launching their careers by providing exposure for their artwork in the form of an exhibition, catalog and website. Producing the annual show provides an opportunity to put into practice all the skills we gained from the AEI program. It is a chance to offer new and emerging artists a springboard into a prosperous career in art.
A successful artist requires more than just talent, it is important to have a strong work ethic, as well as passion for the creative process. We need to understand how the art marketplace works and developing the right opportunities to present our work to art buyers in a significant and sustainable manner. AEI Artist Entrepreneur Institute Broward County provides the perfect opportunity to learn these skills and DBA puts it all into practice.

DBA exhibits only feature alumni artists from AEI, building a unique collective of artistic talent that encompasses both visual and performing arts. More than 125 artists have taken part in DBA exhibitions since 2009, joining this unique collective. Each year, a past exhibiting artist takes over the mantel of curator. This year, the exhibit will be managed by a curator and curator-in-training. We wish all the artists in past and present exhibitions every success. We are looking forward to continuing the exhibitions in future. For more information visit artists-doing-business-as.com