Silk Road Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Arts Program
September 30 at 5:30 pm - November 18 at 7:00 pm
This training program is designed for young artists ages 18–24 who want to strengthen their leadership skills, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and learn how to turn their creative work into sustainable opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their artistic or business idea, compete for a prize, and be selected to showcase their art or performance at the 2027 Silk Road District Festival or Kinected Art Gallery. The program is open to artists working in or studying any creative discipline, including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and culinary arts.
Tuition – Free, Advance registration required.
What You’ll Gain:
Pitch your creative idea for a chance to win one of three cash prizes ($500, $300, or $200)
Showcase your work at the 2027 Silk Road District Festival and/or Kinected Art Gallery
Apply by September 8, 2026
Questions? [email protected]
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San Antonio, TX 78249
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