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Paint Cans

Art Lessons and Schools

Steps to Start

While most people follow the same set of guidelines to start their business, there are a few unique steps involved in the creation of an art education establishment. 

          1. Determine what type of art medium you will teach.

          2. Determine your lesson or class rates.

          3. Create written documentation of all lesson or class guidelines and expectations.

          4. Obtain all necessary materials such as art supplies, equipment and studio       

              space. ​

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations are a great way to learn more about an industry and receive advice from those individuals who have achieved success. Such organizations can exist on the local, state, national and international level. Professional organizations also offer networking and specialized tools relevant to your industry. Membership fees vary by organization. Listed below are just a few of these organizations. 

National Art Education Association​

Illinois Art Education Association

American Alliance for Theater and Education

Additional Information by Business Stage

Starting a 
Business

For many, owning their own business is a dream, but many do not know where to start. For 

information on how to start a business, select the

button below. 

Managing a 
Business

Once a business has been established, new challenges emerge. For information on how to manage a business, select the button below. 

Expanding a 
Business

As a business prospers, it may begin to outgrow its current setup. For information on how to expand a business, select the button below.

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