The Art of Doing Business as a Creative Workshop

The Art of Doing Business as a Creative

February 12, 2026 8:30 - 3:30

Join the Community Development Partnership and Harwich Culture for The Art of Doing Business as a Creative a one-day workshop to jump start your New Year.

Explore a variety of ways to grow and pivot as an Artist, Creative or Maker. Be part of the community conversation to learn how to find your customers, stay true to your brand and expanding your audience.

Panels for the day include:

• Finding a place in a crowded Market; Strategies and tips for your brand to stand out.
• Navigating Trends vs. Classic Design
• Collaboration: Working Together: Building Community Together
• Art and Food: How food and design are connected
• Reflections on growth
• Contingency Planning

Come together with fellow artists, creatives, and makers to hear from expert panelists, grow community, and get inspired!

Panelists include:

Pam Andersen Community Development Partnership

Erika Nickerson Beach Cottage Living

Jodi French, Artist

Kristin Donaldson Thatcher Ellery

Mariah Fidalgo Wild Water Collective

Salmone Leontie, Cottage Cape Cod

Kristin Stewart, Cape Cod Macarons

Maddy Maher, Cape Cod Charcuterie 

Jessica Gomes, Beaded Wire

Jamie Stiely, Cookie Caper

Emily Foley, ES Foley Designs

Registration includes coffee and lunch, along with educational handouts.

Scholarships are available. Please contact Pam at Community Development Partnership for more information.