The Ignition Space

Are you an artist looking to get your finances in order? Join Dana Barnes, a seasoned artist and financial director, for an essential workshop on bookkeeping tailored specifically for creatives. This 1.5-hour in-person session will cover everything you need to know to keep your books accurate, organized, and compliant with Massachusetts regulations. What You'll Learn - Setting up a simple but effective bookkeeping system. - Navigating the requirements for selling art in Massachusetts, including sales tax and business registration. - Distinguishing between personal and business finances, with tips on setting up a Schedule C Corporation. - Tracking expenses for materials, travel, and other costs associated with your art. - Pricing your artwork and writing off expenses on your taxes. This workshop is perfect for emerging artists ready to take control of their financial future! While we won’t prepare your taxes (we’re not licensed tax preparers), we’ll guide you through the essentials every artist should know. Additional Resources + Coaching Handouts on setting up your finances, pricing your art, and understanding your art practice's profitability will be provided. Plus, we'll cover when to consult with licensed tax preparer. 1:1 coaching with Dana is available upon request for further guidance. Spaces are […]

Join us Friday November 8th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 for an evening of community as we celebrate the opening reception of "Turbulence: Can the Center Hold?" a solo exhibition by Stacy Latt Savage Savage, a Professor of Art and Design in Sculpture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Savage’s sculptures are reflections of our turbulent times and a sense of global unrest. We live in a time when the delicate balance of life seems threatened by forces beyond our control. Her recent work in this exhibition is a response to the pandemic and our life post this global event. While each of Savage’s sculptures embody a visceral tension and spiraling momentum, Savage aims to find the sublime within fear and chaos. She forms and shapes raw material until her sculpture harnesses an energy that mirrors the unpredictability of life. Savage received her MFA from Cornell University and her BA from Wells College. She exhibits her work nationally and regionally in a variety of venues including museums, galleries, and public outdoor settings. Savage maintains a commitment to collaboration and her community which have led to numerous public commissions as well as curatorial and community-engaged projects. This project is supported in part […]