Marga believes that every creator has the gene of an entrepreneur, and with appropriate guidance and business skills, the creator finds means to pursue the journey.

COACHING - Marga coaches artists and creative entrepreneurs to:

- Find their voice as artists and creators
- Unleash their creative spirit
- Model ideas into sustainable ventures
- Find new markets and clients
- Adapt products to market & meet client needs
- Maintain focus and direction
- Maximize income through planning and time management
- Set clear goals and priorities
- Develop a marketing plan to guide their business and meet their goals
- Negotiate deals and make the most of each opportunity

- Manage time properly to accomplish more every day

- Overcome roadblocks to help you meet your creative and business goals

- Create a winning artist portfolio: artist statement, bio and resume

- Brainstorm and create exhibitions and art events that generates publicity and $$$

- Write a powerful press release that gets media’s attention

- Create a company presentation or media kit

- Develop content and appropriate presentation for their website

- Brand their business

- Price their art

- Write grant proposals, cover letters or approach high $$$ customers and/or donors

CONSULTING - Many artists and professionals simply need a hand in their business.

Marga works as a consultant and provides direct help to artists, arts organizations, arts executives and creative businesses.

Her consulting services include:

- Portfolio Development - Writing for biography, resume and artist statement
- Marketing Plan and Communication Strategies
- Company and Artists Presentations
- Writing and Editing for Website
- E-newsletter Development and Management
- Writing a Press Release, and Media Relations
- Artist and Company Press Kit Development
- Customized Funding Research
- Proposal Writing for Artists and Arts Projects

TRAINING            

Marga leads and facilitates training programs, seminars, networking events and support groups for arts communities, artists, businesses and creative entrepreneurs. She works one-on-one with clients to assess their needs and then develops programs customized to meet clients' goals.

SPEAKING

Marga speaks regularly on (1) the business of art, marketing, media and communication strategies for success, and (2) empowerment and entrepreneurial development for women, youth and underserved communities in the United States and internationally. Email Marga to invite her to speak, train your community or facilitate a meeting or seminar.
 

Speaking Engagements

·         Montgomery College, School Of Fine Art and Design, 2008

·         Emergence Community Arts Collective, 2008

·         Whole Foods Market, 2008

·         George Mason University, 2007

·         Executive Women’s Roundtable, 2006

·         United States Peace Corps, 2006

·         The American Association Of University Women (AAUW), 2005-2006

·         Meridian International, Delphi International, Soroptimist International, 2005-2006

·         McDaniel College, Montgomery College, 2005-2006

·         Alexandria Office on Women, Whole Foods Market, 2005-2006

·         Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library of Alexandria, 2005

·         University of Maryland, Marymount University, George Mason University, 2004-2006

·         Break the Cycle Campaign, 2003-2004

·         Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 2004

·         Montgomery County Women’s Fair, 2002

Call Marga at 301-693-1346, or email her at cfripp@aol.com to schedule a FREE 20 minutes consultation to assess your needs and business goals.