Dr. Amy Kweskin shares insights into the business of art through her consulting and coaching practice Artsightful. She teaches arts entrepreneurship, leadership and management at numerous universities across the United States. Her strategic management tools are shared in the publication Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment. Amy earned her Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Arts Administration from Golden Gate University. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Cinema/Photography and English from Ithaca College. To bring a balance of Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness into her work Amy earned a diploma in Neurolinguistic Programming, is a Certified Leadership and Career Coach, and is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.

Our Goal is to Provide Artists with Tools

Our goal in writing this book is to provide artists with the tools and insights needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re a new artist trying to build your career or a seasoned professional looking to broaden your horizons, this book is full of information and inspiration. Together, we will explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship in the arts and celebrate a future where creativity and commerce exist in harmony, where artists can not only survive but thrive to inspire the world.

Join us on this journey; as you discover the secrets to succeeding as an enterprising artist. Let’s together embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead, let’s create a future where art and entrepreneurship coexist in harmony, empowering artists to inspire and thrive.

– Tufan Karaca & Dr. Amy Kweskin

[email protected]

This collaboration is the result of a serendipitous connection that spans the planet. We met, virtually, in the summer of 2024 through an introduction by Dr. Timothy Clark the author of Business Model You. Both of us are certified as trainers in Tim’s Business Model You® work reinvention methodology. In just a few short months the two of us were able to create a cadence of collaboration that has resulted in this book.

Tufan Karaca is a corporate entrepreneurship expert with over 20 years of experience leading startup ventures and innovation projects across nine countries. He is the author of Business Plan for Entrepreneurs (Girişimciler İçin Kolay ve Hızlı İş Planı) and co-author of Career Management in a Disrupted World (Yeni Dünya Düzeninde Kariyer Yönetimi) with Stephen Moroz. Tufan’s work focuses on practical strategies for business leaders and entrepreneurs, offering insights into career management, corporate innovation, and startup success. His global perspective and hands-on experience make him a sought-after consultant and speaker in the entrepreneurship field. Learn more about Tufan’s work on his website.

Dr. Amy Kweskin shares insights into the business of art through her consulting and coaching practice Artsightful. She teaches arts entrepreneurship, leadership and management at numerous universities across the United States. Her strategic management tools are shared in the publication Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment. Amy earned her Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Arts Administration from Golden Gate University. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Cinema/Photography and English from Ithaca College. To bring a balance of Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness into her work Amy earned a diploma in Neurolinguistic Programming, is a Certified Leadership and Career Coach, and is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.

Our Goal is to Provide Artists with Tools

Our goal in writing this book is to provide artists with the tools and insights needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re a new artist trying to build your career or a seasoned professional looking to broaden your horizons, this book is full of information and inspiration. Together, we will explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship in the arts and celebrate a future where creativity and commerce exist in harmony, where artists can not only survive but thrive to inspire the world.

Join us on this journey; as you discover the secrets to succeeding as an enterprising artist. Let’s together embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead, let’s create a future where art and entrepreneurship coexist in harmony, empowering artists to inspire and thrive.

– Tufan Karaca & Dr. Amy Kweskin

[email protected]

Our Collaboration Spans the Planet

This collaboration is the result of a serendipitous connection that spans the planet. We met, virtually, in the summer of 2024 through an introduction by Dr. Timothy Clark the author of Business Model You. Both of us are certified as trainers in Tim’s Business Model You® work reinvention methodology. In just a few short months the two of us were able to create a cadence of collaboration that has resulted in this book.

Tufan Karaca is a corporate entrepreneurship expert with over 20 years of experience leading startup ventures and innovation projects across nine countries. He is the author of Business Plan for Entrepreneurs (Girişimciler İçin Kolay ve Hızlı İş Planı) and co-author of Career Management in a Disrupted World (Yeni Dünya Düzeninde Kariyer Yönetimi) with Stephen Moroz. Tufan’s work focuses on practical strategies for business leaders and entrepreneurs, offering insights into career management, corporate innovation, and startup success. His global perspective and hands-on experience make him a sought-after consultant and speaker in the entrepreneurship field. Learn more about Tufan’s work on his website.

Dr. Amy Kweskin shares insights into the business of art through her consulting and coaching practice Artsightful. She teaches arts entrepreneurship, leadership and management at numerous universities across the United States. Her strategic management tools are shared in the publication Business of Art: An Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment. Amy earned her Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Arts Administration from Golden Gate University. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Cinema/Photography and English from Ithaca College. To bring a balance of Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness into her work Amy earned a diploma in Neurolinguistic Programming, is a Certified Leadership and Career Coach, and is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.

Our Goal is to Provide Artists with Tools

Our goal in writing this book is to provide artists with the tools and insights needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re a new artist trying to build your career or a seasoned professional looking to broaden your horizons, this book is full of information and inspiration. Together, we will explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship in the arts and celebrate a future where creativity and commerce exist in harmony, where artists can not only survive but thrive to inspire the world.

Join us on this journey; as you discover the secrets to succeeding as an enterprising artist. Let’s together embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead, let’s create a future where art and entrepreneurship coexist in harmony, empowering artists to inspire and thrive.

– Tufan Karaca & Dr. Amy Kweskin

[email protected]