The San Diego Artist Incubator (SDAI), launched by the City of San Diego, supports up to 30 San Diego County artists, 18 years of age or older, in developing essential business and communication skills to strengthen the sustainability and impact of their work. Artists will be selected to participate in a structured hybrid learning experience, with partner You Belong Here, focused on branding and storytelling, marketing and communications, and financial planning. Participants who complete this eight-week program may receive a $1,200 micro-investment to support early-stage marketing and communications efforts. This iteration of SDAI is funded, in part, by the California Arts Council.

Program Benefits:

• Hybrid Experience: Engage in face-to-face and digital learning experiences that fosters deeper understanding of these artist business marketing and communications development areas Financial Planning, Branding & Storytelling, and Communication & Marketing.
• Business Growth: Acquire actionable strategies for marketing and communications, relationship building and engagement to grow and expand your artistic practice.
• Peer Networking: Work alongside fellow artists, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives to support professional development and opportunities for network building.

Participants

Ale Uzarraga, Alexia Markopoulos, Alissa Tu, Alyx Shepherd, Ana Maria Herrera, Arielle Theobald, Charlie Amon, Cathy Carey, Cat Chiu, Christopher Carson, Delana Delgado, Hailee Perrett, Haley French, Jessamyn Kaback, Jess Cross , Katerina Vo, Kyle Garrity, Lindsay White, Megan Toth, Bgirl MEL, Michelle  Guerrero , Qolaj, Okwae Miller, Reni, Rodrigues Soares, Swil Arts, Stefan Frutiger, Tanner Blackwell, Terrell Sledge, Tato, and Zoë Marinello-Kohn

Activity Period

Kickoff: 

• July 30 (Wed) – Orientation & Community Introductions (Virtual), 5:30–8:00 PM

Virtual Sessions (Wednesdays, 5:30–8:00 PM): 

• August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 10  

In-Person Workshops (Saturdays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM): 

• August 16, 30 and September 20. Workshops will take place in central San Diego locations.