There’s a rebellion underway and Aris Creates is leading the charge. The arts and creative industries have long needed change and it’s finally here. Aris is on a mission to improve the lives of 1 million creatives using “Artapreneurship” and to future-proof the arts through technology and innovation. 

As a lifelong creative and independent creative entrepreneur herself, she recognizes the shift the world has made towards a Digital Renaissance and excitedly studies it. She hopes to bring freedom of choice to all creatives around the world and a new era in the arts and creative industries through her work.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment

• I introduce today’s guest, Aris Creates
• No pressure for being a young creative 
• A multi-passionate creative 
• There’s so much more in the visual arts
• ...and also in the performing arts 
• Aris’ “Aha!” moment

[05:54- 11:09] Monetizing Your Artistic Skills 

• The unique starting point of Aris in the creatives industry 
• Art school was out of the question and she tells why
• Getting paid to learn new skills 
• The importance of mentors 
• Aris’ journey in growing her business
• Different forms of mentorship
• A life-changing “Hackathon”
• Systems and processes 

[11:10 - 17:15] Champion for Artists 

• Stepping up as a champion for artists 
• Stepping back and creating the right platform 
• The answer to the “Starving Artist Problem”
• A much-needed mindset shift 
• Practical skills that generate outcomes 
• Business models for artists that create income
• Different paths to success
• Find paths with long-lasting success

[17:16 - 22:16] The Artapreneurs™ Summit

• Erasing fears from people
• There’s no need to give up a piece of yourself to be successful 
• Willingness to share your story 
• All our stories are amazing and worth telling 
• All types of creatives are well represented 
• Creating her own dreamland 

[22:17 - 24:38] Closing Segment

• How to find more of Aris 
• Links below 
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If you just choose the right piece of your creative outlet, there are ways to actually monetize it .” - Aris Creates

“We need to see the stories of people who have made it. We need those stories because they make it real to us.” - Aris Creates

“I believe that everyone has a story, and every story is amazing.” - Aris Creates

Resource Mentioned

• GRAB your free ticket at https://summit2021.artapreneurs.com/ to learn, connect, and grow with other like-minded people and take your art business to the next level! See you 24-27 June online! 

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