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About Creative Business Studio:
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Creative Business Studio is a flagship program developed by Unpublished Africa, specifically designed to empower African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs. It's a capacity-building initiative aimed at bridging the gap between artistic talent and essential business acumen, enabling creatives to build sustainable and profitable careers. The program has successfully run 3 cohorts, impacting creatives from 15+ African countries.
Alumni Have Since
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Exhibited their work internationally in galleries, and festivals
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Had their first solo exhibitions
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Won grants
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Had their work featured by various platforms and publications
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Participated in global mentorship programs
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Been selected for prestigious programs with travel
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Led community initiatives and been recognized as leaders in their local creative industry
View the last Cohort Publication:
Africa Published Volume 3
This is a publication exclusive to Creative Bsuiness Studio. Participants of the program will be invited to contribute their work to Africa Published.
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Guidance from seasoned business and creative industry professionals.
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Hands-on learning in critical areas like brand strategy, digital marketing, finance, and legal aspects relevant to creative ventures.
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A platform to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with a pan-African community of peers and industry leaders.
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Opportunities to publish their work with Unpublished Africa and gain exposure for their creative practice.
Learn about past cohorts
The Creative Business Studio directly addresses the challenges faced by many African creatives in monetizing their craft, providing the tools and knowledge needed to professionalize their services, navigate freelancing and subcontracting, and access further opportunities. It fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, equipping participants to transform their passion into viable businesses and contribute significantly to the African creative economy. The program has successfully run 3 cohorts, impacting creatives from 15+ African countries.