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Project Budgeting Basics
w/ Danielle Iacovelli

March 22nd 2pm-3:30pm
The Spark of Hudson

A top level overview of budgeting for your creative project. Whether you need to submit a budget to a potential client or investor, or you are just looking to better wrap your head around your personal project costs, this workshop will go over the basics you need to get started. You'll leave with a foundational understanding of budget best practices, a template to work from, and a better grasp of how to accurately forecast costs in the planning stage.

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Danielle Iacovelli is a freelance line producer with over 15 years of professional experience in media production. Her credits this past year include The TIME100 Gala broadcast and NBC's Password. She is an established authority on the logistical side of media arts and an expert in the costs associated with not just film, TV, and digital media, but also large-scale performance and events, space rentals, labor, insurance, etc, for any project/creative endeavor.

ELEVATE YOUR WEBSITE
A creative entrepreneur’s guide to building
a smarter, more impactful online presence
w/ Nate Padavick

April 1st 5pm-6:30pm
The Spark of Hudson

Your website should be your most powerful marketing tool—but is it working for you? This workshop—led by Nate Padavick, a fellow creative with 20+ years of freelancing experience—will cover 10 key elements that make websites shine, from SEO and user-friendly design to building trust with an audience. This hands-on session includes practical exercises to help you make small website changes that will create a stronger reflection of your entrepreneurial practice. Whether you’re a designer, photographer, or performer, you’ll leave with actionable insights to refine your website, boost its effectiveness, and turn visitors into clients. Perfect for creatives ready to level up their online presence!