Cofounder + Ceo
CurrentAs a profit-for-purpose social enterprise, ArtSHINE.com works globally with commercially minded artists, designers, and creative industries professionals; Creatives. (And the Impact Investors & communities who support them.)ArtSHINE inspires and empowers commercially minded Creatives to build sustainable enterprises and generate viable incomes through our flexible, practical, and real-world approach to creative practice, commercialisation, art licensing, and entrepreneurial educationArtSHINE delivers coaching, education, and ongoing support using ‘action learning’ principles (learn by doing) and providing business templates, tools, and resources, along with our proprietary OPIC™ action planning systemsArtSHINE’s programs are generally twelve months in duration. And for successful graduates these programs culminate in representation at an international art licensing trade show; Surtex New York, or Licensing Expo China, or Brand Licensing EuropeHelping selected Artists connect with, and expand their audiences:🟢 ArtSHINEacademy Launch Pad + Accelerator - For Creatives ready to move to the next level and gain the skills to license and commercialise their works🟢 ArtSHINEgallery.com - For art enthusiasts seeking to discover new Artists and original worksHelping ArtSHINE Artists explore commercialisation and see which of their new products resonate best with audiences:🟢 ArtSHINElicensing.com - For manufacturers and art directors seeking exciting new designs to license and wholesale🟢 ArtSHINEplayground.com - For stylish art lovers seeking the latest excusive and unique products, fashion items, and home & giftwareConnecting ArtSHINE Bright Stars and fast tracked ArtSHINE program graduates with global retail audiences:🟢 ArtSHINEagency.com - For established ArtSHINE Artists requiring representation🟢 ArtSHINEshowcase.com - For established retailers seeking exclusive new ranges to feature in store