THE ARTREPRENEUR : TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS

How do you transform a deep, cultural passion into a sustainable and impactful business? Join Gallery Reimagined for our next Artrepreneur talk featuring Kibibi Ajanku—a multidisciplinary artist, esteemed educator, and visionary curator. With an MFA in Curatorial Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a background from Morgan State University, Ajanku possesses a unique scholarly framework for understanding how art is presented and valued. She currently educates future creators in the Fine Arts departments at both Coppin State University and MICA, where she merges theory with practice. In this session, Ajanku will leverage her experience as both a maker and a curator to guide you on how to:· Curate your own brand, applying curatorial principles to build a cohesive and compelling business identity rooted in research and personal history.· Frame your narrative to move audiences, using intercultural awareness as a powerful tool for connection and engagement.· Navigate the space between "ancient" tradition and "new-world" innovation to develop a distinctive and marketable artistic practice.· Transform creative passion into a enterprise, learning how to present your work in a way that is both authentically rooted and entrepreneurially sound.This is an essential conversation for any creator ready to build a business that doesn't just sell products, but tells stories, honors heritage, and forges new paths. Learn how to curate the gallery of your own career.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary who seamlessly weaves together the threads of curation, education, and entrepreneurship.

https://www.kibibiajanku.com/artist

What to Expect

• A personal conversation guided by your most pressing questions
• Insights on how to Curate your own brand, applying curatorial principles to build a cohesive and compelling business
• Strategies for building and maintaining a creative network
• Honest reflections on challenges and turning points in Kibibi's career
• Ample time for open Q&A—bring whatever’s on your mind

https://www.kibibiajanku.com/artist

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