Welcome to the Small Business Arts Mentorship Program (SBAM). SBAM is the latest addition to our membership program. It is a pilot incubator that gives graduating or emerging arts creatives and entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn hands-on best practices on how to operate a sustainable arts business in our creative Studio environment.
Mentorship can become an important part of an artist’s creative growth. Receive the support you need to enhance your skill set so that you can thrive in your chosen practice. While we are an art glass team, our knowledge and experience can be applied to all sectors of the arts. Is your artistic practice or arts career ready for the next stage?
For more information on our current mentees and their SBAM goals, see their profiles:
SBAM accepts mentee applicants on a semi-annual basis. We are currently accepting applications for SBAM's fall entry.
For more information, view the SBAM Information sheet.
If you are considering participating in SBAM, schedule a meeting with the program leaders.
To help with our discussion, please complete and send us your Application and resume and be prepared to show us your portfolio of finished work.
You can email the completed form to info@glasstronomystudios.ca, or mail it to:
Glasstronomy Studios
2600 John St., Unit 108
Markham ON
L3R 3W3
Receive up to six hours of in Studio access per month (72 hours/year) to teach your craft, showcase your work, or host other events. These hours are non-accruable. Capacity is limited to 18 people.
Benefits include:
Conditions
Small Business Arts Mentee is responsible for:
These privileges are subject to the Studio’s non-competition agreement.
Value: $3,600/year
Receive eight hours per month (96 hours/year) of practical experience, including:
Arts and business consulting:
Training and orientation:
Work experience:
Value: $2,400/training
Includes consultation and collateral design and promotion on Studio web site and social media.
In Studio activities, whether shows, teaching, or other events will feature Studio branding.
Value: $2,000/year
Up to $1,000/year of combined:
These credits are non-accruable and non-transferrable.
Not included:
Value: $1,000/year
Total value: $9,000/year
Annual fee: $5,000 + HST + refundable security deposit
SBAM is a 12-month long program. Initially, semesters will begin in January, but we plan to offer semi-annual registration with a summer start.
SBAM is a flexible program that is tailored to the individual's needs. We are respectful of your obligations elsewhere and will collaborate with you to create a plan that will allow you to balance work, life, and personal growth.
Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of SBAM. The year-long experience will have enhanced your skills in so many areas of your discipline.
Qualifying participants have either completed an arts program, have recently embarked on an arts career, or are artists who want to expand their skill-set. The interview process will determine whether or not this is the right program for you.
