Entrepreneur Artisans


Entrepreneur Artisans is an intensive studio program that aids young adults, 23 years old and older, with and without disabilities, with the transition to the next phase of work life, whether that be assisted or independent employment in a business or entrepreneurial setting. At this time all applicants should be a past participant in our youth Urban Artisans program

The Entrepreneur Artisans program offers an advanced tier of the youth-focused Urban Artisans program through an arts fellowship. We designed this tier of the Artisans Program knowing that the need to communicate through creativity and share in the wonder of collaborative learning does not end at 22 years old.   

Admission requirements:

  • 23 and older

  • Past participant in youth Urban Artisans program

  • Enjoys making art

  • Interested in developing vocational, creative and entrepreneurial skills in a collaborative studio environment

Under the leadership of our professional teaching artists, Artisans work as a creative team and as individuals to produce marketable and creatively meaningful artwork in a wide range of art media. These products are sold in the ArtMix Gallery and exhibited throughout the Central Indiana community.

The Entrepreneur Artisans program offers an advanced tier of the youth-focused Urban Artisans program through an arts fellowship. We designed this tier of the Artisans Program knowing that the need to communicate through creativity and share in the wonder of collaborative learning does not end at 22 years old.

Through this program, Artisans gain artistic, vocational, and social skills that help them in their future endeavors, whether that be in the arts or other fields, also acknowledging that it is a human right to discover and continue with enjoyable hobbies and pastimes as we age (such as art for art's sake, lifelong learning, lack of programming for those older than 22, the arts as an avocation or vocation, etc.)

For more information about this program and how to apply, please email Artisans Program Director Emily Compton at ecompton@artmixindiana.org