She had just relocated to the city from Washington, D.C. and didn’t know anyone but her family. That made the transition difficult. But she learned about an entrepreneurial training program for artists and attended the information session at Rebuild Foundation.
Rebuild, which was founded by artist Theaster Gates, focuses on art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation. Equipping artists with the tools they need to thrive is key to this mission.
“We had a really good mix of in-business art entrepreneurs and startups,” Lane says about the first two groups the program has had so far. “And they learn as much from the instructors as they do from each other.”
The curriculum, which is designed for the adult learner, also takes into account the lives and financial situations of participants.
