Date
August 17, 2024Location
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313A premier 1-day event empowering emerging artists and creative professionals to become Biz Savvy Artists & Entertainment Entrepreneurs.
ABOUT THE EVENT / Learn to navigate the entertainment industry
Master the synergy of entrepreneurship and entertainment at the 10th annual Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy presented by Biz Savvy Artist™ at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. Taking place August 17, 2024, Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy, helps emerging artists and creative professionals, like you, program and follow their G.P.S. to make money doing what they love! It features fun and interactive entrepreneurship and entertainment business workshops, a dynamic networking mixer, a compelling keynote presentation, and an exciting experiential expo. You’ll connect with successful entertainment and business experts, collaborate with fellow emerging artists, and create a strategy to navigate the industry and grow your business.
Our 2023 Instructors 2024 Instructors To Be Announced Soon (Stay Tuned)
Courtney Brooks
Founder of Journey of a Black Girl, Curator, Visual Artist, Artist Advocate
Founder of Journey of a Black Girl, Curator, Visual Artist, Artist
Derek Ford
Founder of DF Consulting Services
Founder of DF Consulting Services
I also have a passion for helping
Evonya Easley
Head Stylist & Owner of Love E Fashion, Founder & CEO of Styled by Love E
Head Stylist & Owner of Love E Fashion, Founder & CEO
Ashley Bella
CEO at ArtzyBella, Co-chair Cultural Arts at Aerotropolis ATL, Visual Artist
CEO at ArtzyBella, Co-chair Cultural Arts at Aerotropolis ATL, Visual Artist
Ashley
Aaron Faulkner
CEO of 5 Points Media, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
CEO of 5 Points Media, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Aaron Faulkner is the
Chris Woods
Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Multibusiness Owner, Writer, Author, Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Business & Life Coach
Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Multibusiness Owner, Writer, Author, Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Business
Darryl Bordenave
Founder & CEO of Ruckage Design Co., Fashion Designer
Founder & CEO of Ruckage Design Co., Fashion Designer
Darryl Bordenave, founder
Konata “DJ Knotts” Nicholson
DJ, Host, Co-founder of Hip Hop Gives Back
DJ, Host, Co-founder of Hip Hop Gives Back
Every so often a
Jessica “Jynxx” Johnson
Brand Strategist, Graphic Designer, Web Designer
Brand Strategist, Graphic Designer, Web Designer
Jynxx, as she is affectionately called
Anthony “Kid Class” Wyley
CEO & Founder of MADAR Entertainment, Producer, Songwriter, Record Executive
CEO & Founder of MADAR Entertainment, Producer, Songwriter, Record Executive
Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright
Visionary Artist
Visionary Artist
North Carolina native and Atlanta-based visionary artist Dwayne "Dubelyoo'' Wright
Phoenix Sohl
Recording Artist, Media Host
Recording Artist, Media Host
Phoenix Sohl is a soulful recording artist whose
Ray Daniels
CEO of LYI AGENCY and RAYDAR LLC, A&R, Music Consultant, Broker
CEO of LYI AGENCY and RAYDAR LLC, A&R, Music Consultant, Broker
Ray
Fabian “Occasional Superstar” Williams
Visual Artist, Activist
Visual Artist, Activist
Fabian Williams is a future-minded visual and performance artist
Cindy Wilson
Atlanta Chapter President, Author
Atlanta Chapter President, Author
Cindy Wilson is from Jackson, MS where she
Cameron Kirkland
Photographer, Videographer, Entrepreneur
Photographer, Videographer, Entrepreneur
Cameron Kirkland—infamously known as Cam Kirk is a notable
Drea Nicole
Creator & Owner of Rebel Home, Photographer, Videographer
Creator & Owner of Rebel Home, Photographer, Videographer
Drea Nicole is a
NaJuan Davis
Founder & CEO of Strivers Life
Founder & CEO of Strivers Life
Born into a sanctified military family
Ronnel Blackmon
Founder & CEO of More than Me LLC
Founder & CEO of More than Me LLC
With over 15 years
Dawn Montgomery
Media Correspondent, Press Strategist
Media Correspondent, Press Strategist
Dawn Montgomery is a graduate of South Jones
2023 Conference Agenda
testimonials / See What People Say About Us
I’ve been a part of panels for years. I’ve been an attendee listening to panels. I know BS when I see it and when I hear it.
There was no BS on this panel.
Kimberly, you did a fine, fine job of attracting people who could speak intelligently and clearly on their subject area; I was honored to be a part of it. I believe you covered the full scope of what topics creatives need to think about in their businesses.
Angela Durden
Boy, was it a great decision to attend Biz Savvy Artist Academy!
The information in the workshops were crucial to everything I’m doing right now career-wise.
I learned a lot about copyright and trademark law from attorney Matthew Goings from Goings Legal. And, the accounting workshop by LaVeda Lewis hit home for me – she had so much poignant advice that I couldn’t stop taking notes!!!
I also loved the graphic recording (an illustrated overview of the workshop) sketched by Ross Boone. Much props to Kim Fennell for orchestrating this phenomenal afternoon!
Cherrie Garden
Registration Price List /Affordable Rates
STUDENT
$50
All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
Access to the workshop recordings. Watch them again whenever you need to.
An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.
REGULAR
$150
All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
Access to the workshop recordings. Watch them again whenever you need to.
An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.
VENDOR
$250
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Event FAQS / find your answers
- Is it accessible by public transit (MARTA)?
- Is parking available?
- Where will Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy take place?
- Why this training? Why Now?
- What’s the investment?
- Are there student, government, group, nonprofit or military discounts?
- Will there be internet access?
- What is the refund/transfer policy?
- Have other questions?
Yes! Use this link to plan your trip: https://www.itsmarta.com/planatrip.aspx
Yes, limited parking is available and it's free! There is a parking lot adjacent to the building.
Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy 2021 will be a hybrid event.
The live event will take place at Russell Innovation Center Entrepreneurs located at 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Whether, it’s music, film, gaming, sports or another entertainment related field, you’re in an industry that generates billions of dollars in revenues annually. Now is the time to create your plan and learn proven ways to run your creative business. Position yourself and your business to succeed and begin the transformation to successful entrepreneur.
Workshops like this could easily cost you thousands of dollars... but we’re offering registration beginning at $150 ($50 for students) to make it affordable and help more artists who want to become successful entrepreneurs.
We offer discounts for students . Students with valid student ID may register for $50.
Yes, internet access is available.
Registrants canceling their registration before August 2, 2021 will receive a refund of the conference registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee.
On or after August 2, 2021, Biz Savvy Artist will offer a credit of equal value to attend a future Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy event, but no refunds allowed.
No-shows will not be refunded registration fees.
If you want to transfer your registration, your request must be made in writing by August 13, 2021. Email your request to bsaacademy@bizsavvyartist.com.
Email bsaacademy@bizsavvyartist.com for assistance.
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504 Fair St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
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