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August 9, 2025

12th Annual Biz Savvy Artist Academy | Atlanta, GA

August 9, 2025

Biz Savvy Artist Academy

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Biz Savvy Artist Academy

Date

August 21, 2021

Location

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

A premier 1-day ONLINE event empowering emerging artists and creative professionals to become Biz Savvy Artists & Entertainment Entrepreneurs.

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ABOUT THE EVENT / Learn to navigate the entertainment industry

This 1-day ONLINE summit will give you the roadmap on how to Master the synergy of entrepreneurship and entertainment at the 8th annual Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy presented by Biz Savvy Artist™ and the Atlanta Black Chambers Arts & Entertainment Committee. Taking place August 21, 2021, Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy, helps emerging artists and creative professionals, like you, program and follow their G.P.S. to make money doing what they love! It features fun and interactive entrepreneurship and entertainment business workshops, a dynamic networking mixer, a compelling keynote presentation, and an exciting experiential expo. You’ll connect with successful entertainment and business experts, collaborate with fellow emerging artists, and create a strategy to navigate the industry and grow your business.

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Meet our 2021 Instructors

Jasmine Guy

Actress, Writer, Director

Actress, Writer, Director   Jasmine Guy continues to enjoy a diverse career in

Brittnee Buley

Program Manager for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs

Program Manager for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural

Harold Alexander

CEO & Founder, Alexander Software

CEO & Founder, Alexander Software Inc.

Jammond Hayes-Ruffin

Data & Machine Learning Consultant, Ruffin Galactic

Data & Machine Learning Consultant/Founder of Ruffin Galactic   Jammond is a data

Zane

Chief Executive Officer at Moolah Makin Muzik LLC

Charles McGill

CEO of PandaCommission

Founder and CEO of PandaCommission   Charles McGill is the visionary Founder and

Dawn Montgomery

Media Correspondent, Press Strategist

Media/Press Strategist & National Spokesperson for Black Press USA   Dawn Montgomery is

DJ OneNate

DJ Conductor/Founder of Tové Inc

Founder of Tové Inc   Corporate events. festivals conferences and everything

Athenia Rodney

Founder and CEO of Juneteenth NYC

Athenia Rodney, Founder and CEO of Juneteenth NYC Athenia Rodney, Founder and

Dionna Collins

CEO of ComfiArt

CEO of ComfiArt  

Jameelah Haadee Esq.

Intellectual Property Attorney, The JH Brand Firm

Intellectual Property Attorney, The JH Brand Firm   Jameelah Haadee is an attorney, author,

James Bing

Founder of SoulCoolJay, LLC

James Bing, Founder, SoulCoolJay LLC   James Bing is a multitalented,

Alana Sanders

Artist/Business & Marketing Consultant

Newton County Commissioner Elect District 3 (more...) Google Alana Sanders to
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KEYNOTE: THE NEW MARKETPLACE YOUR INDEPENDENCE IS CURRENCY

FROM STARVING ARTIST TO 5 STAR FEASTS: THE FORMULA TO INCREASE YOUR CREATIVE REVENUE STREAMS

PR TIPS FOR GREATER VISIBILITY WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TODAY TO SHIFT FROM BACKGROUND NOISE TO A HOUSEHOLD NAME

THE UNSPOKEN RULES WITH INDUSTRY NETWORKING

BUILDING A WEBSITE WITH SQUARE

SECURING YOUR BUSINESS FINANCES

THE VIDEO WAVE & CREATING SHAREABLE CONTENT

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2021 Conference Agenda

2021 Agenda
      Biz Savvy Artist Marketplace
      12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

      Expo/Marketplace

        
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      12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

      Networking

        
      09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

      Mastering RFPs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Winning Local & Government Contracts

      Join us for a comprehensive 2-hour bootcamp designed to demystify the process of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for local and government contracts. This workshop will equip participants
      Dionna Collins / Founder & CEO, ComfiArt    
      09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

      Branding & Content Strategy MasterClass

      Dawn Montgomery / National Correspondent, Black Press USA & Media/Press Strategist    
      12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

      Support Teams Matter

      James Bing / Founder, SoulCoolJay, LLC    
      01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

      More Than An Artist

      Zane / Artist/Entrepreneur, Owner of Unwine/Moolah Making Music    
      01:45 - 2:30 PM

      A.I. & Music

      Harold Alexander / Founder, Alexander Software   
      02:00 PM - 02:45 PM

      No More Ugly Branding

      Charles McGill / Founder & CEO, PandaCommission   
      03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

      Keynote Presentation Jasmine Guy

      Jasmine Guy / Actress, Writer, Director    
      03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

      Tové Demonstration

      DJ OneNate / DJ Conductor & Founder of Tové    
      04:00 PM - 04:45 PM

      Social Sparks: Igniting Your Creative Business Growth

      Athenia Rodney / CEO of Juneteenth NYC & Tech Owner of AR Business Simplification System    
      3:45 - 4:30

      Recommendation Engines – How They Work

      Explore the inner workings of recommendation engines used by platforms like Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube, and understand the algorithms that personalize your music experience.
      Jammond Hayes-Ruffin / Data Scientist and Founder of Ruffin Galactic   
      05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

      Accessing Artistic Grants: Navigating Funding Opportunities

      Brittnee Buley / Program Manager for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs    

        Event Sponsors / Support our sponsors

        Atlanta Black Chambers
        GAMFace Media
        Top 5 Media Group
        The Social Networkking
        Atlanta Professional Photographers
        Yvonne E. Gamble, Patron of the Arts
        Square
        Underground App
        E. O'Kelley Sports, Entertainment & Business Law Firm
        Raquel Hill + Co
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        testimonials / See What People Say About Us

        Angela's Testimonial

        I’ve been a part of panels for years. I’ve been an attendee listening to panels. I know BS when I see it and when I hear it.

        There was no BS on this panel.

        Kimberly, you did a fine, fine job of attracting people who could speak intelligently and clearly on their subject area; I was honored to be a part of it. I believe you covered the full scope of what topics creatives need to think about in their businesses.

        Angela Durden

        Cherrie's Testimonial

        Boy, was it a great decision to attend Biz Savvy Artist Academy!
        The information in the workshops were crucial to everything I’m doing right now career-wise.

        I learned a lot about copyright and trademark law from attorney Matthew Goings from Goings Legal. And, the accounting workshop by LaVeda Lewis hit home for me – she had so much poignant advice that I couldn’t stop taking notes!!!

        I also loved the graphic recording (an illustrated overview of the workshop) sketched by Ross Boone. Much props to Kim Fennell for orchestrating this phenomenal afternoon!

        Cherrie Garden

        Registration Price List /Affordable Rates

        STUDENT

        $25

        All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
        Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
        Access to the workshop recordings.  Watch them again whenever you need to.
        An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.

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        REGULAR

        $50

        All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
        Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
        Access to the workshop recordings.  Watch them again whenever you need to.
        An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.

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        VENDOR

        $75

        Virtual Vendor booth (In Person is $100)
        Inclusion in social media marketing and event press release
        Feature in email marketing campaigns
        Listing on Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy website

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        Event FAQS / find your answers

        • Is it accessible by public transit (MARTA)?
        • Is parking available?
        • Where will Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy take place?
        • Why this training? Why Now?
        • What’s the investment?
        • Are there student, government, group, nonprofit or military discounts?
        • Will there be internet access?
        • What is the refund/transfer policy?
        • Have other questions?
        Yes! Use this link to plan your trip: https://www.itsmarta.com/planatrip.aspx
        Yes, limited parking is available and it's free! There is a parking lot adjacent to the building.
        Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy will take place at Russell Innovation Center Entrepreneurs located at 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
        Whether, it’s music, film, gaming, sports or another entertainment related field, you’re in an industry that generates billions of dollars in revenues annually.  Now is the time to create your plan and learn proven ways to run your creative business. Position yourself and your business to succeed and begin the transformation to successful entrepreneur.
        Workshops like this could easily cost you thousands of dollars... but we’re offering registration beginning at $150 ($50 for students) to make it affordable and help more artists who want to become successful entrepreneurs.
        We offer discounts for students .  Students with valid student ID may register for $50.
        Yes, internet access is available.
        Biz Savvy Artist will offer a credit of equal value to attend a future Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy event, but no refunds allowed. No-shows will not be refunded registration fees. If you want to transfer your registration, your request must be made in writing by August 9, 2024. Email your request to bsaacademy@bizsavvyartist.com.
        Email bsaacademy@bizsavvyartist.com for assistance.

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        504 Fair St. SW
        Atlanta, GA 30313

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