IT'S YOUR TURN.
You’ve got the talent. Lets build the business.
ou know how to make art. But figuring out how to price your work, land clients, handle contracts, market yourself, and get paid fairly? That’s a whole different skill set.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
BRICK by BRICK is San Antonio Street Art Initiative’s art-business education program, built to help artists turn their creative skills into real professional opportunities.
We’re here to share what we’ve learned, help you avoid common business mistakes, and give you practical tools you can use to build your career with confidence.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you walk through the door. That’s what learning is for.
WHY IT WORKS.
“We’ve learned a lot about the business of public art. We want to help you learn it, too.”
The curriculum progresses through 12 consecutive sessions, each lesson building off the back of the next. This system has time and time again proven to help artists up their professional game and pursue big money opportunities. By the time you finish this cohort, you will be a completely different artist.
If you are in need of organization. If you are in need of questions answered. If you are in need of accountability. If you just feel overwhelmed by the idea of trying to become a true business on your own, this is for you.
WHAT YOU LEARN
WHAT YOU'LL GET.
12 consecutive sessions focused on the business of being an artist
Practical knowledge you can apply to your own creative career
A supportive learning environment with a small cohort of artists
Tools to help you approach clients, price your work, protect your rights, and pursue paid opportunities
Professional knowledge. Real talk. Artists first.
We believe artists deserve to understand the business behind their talent. Our goal isn’t to gatekeep information or make the process more intimidating. It’s to help you build the knowledge and confidence to advocate for yourself and your work.
Only 10 seats are available per cycle,
so every artist has room to learn and participate.
Ready to build your art business?
Let’s get to work. One brick at a time.
What the investment pays for: a complete, instructor-led business education experience,
How to pay: offer the three-payment plan prominently alongside the full tuition.
What financial assistance exists: explain that scholarships are limited and depend on available funding, without promising a seat that isn’t guaranteed.
“You don’t have to know it all to get started.”
“Learn the business side of your art.”
“Practical knowledge. No gatekeeping.”
“We’re artists, too. We know the business can be confusing.”
“Build your career one brick at a time.”
SCHOLARSHIP
Application RequiredTuition covered by SASA
Limited scholarships available each cycle, based on funding
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10 Artists Per Cycle
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2 Cycles a Year
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12 Consecutive Tuesdays
MEMBERS
Discounted TuitionPayment plans available
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Discounted Education
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Use when you need it
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Member workshops starting at $35.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Full TuitionPayment plans available
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Drop-in professional development for artists who need help with a specific part of their career.
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2-hour classes
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No membership required.
MAKE IT REAL
Are you a true business or just a hobbiest?
THE STATEMENTS
YOU NEED THE 5 BASIC STATEMENTS
MAKE IT REAL
Are you a true business or just a hobbiest?
THE PRESS KIT
ARE YOU READY FOR MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES?
HOW'S THAT CV LOOKIN'?
Need help with your bio or cv?
BUDGETING & MONEY
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRICE YOUR WORK?
marketing & advertising
WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE ONLINE?
LEGAL 1
YOU'VE GOT RIGHTS. LEARN THEM!
*LEGAL 2
GOT A UNIQUE LEGAL SITUATION?
LEGAL 3
Copyright
*lift certification
CAN YOU OPERATE A LIFT?
*likeness permissions
DO YOU PAINT REAL PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
contracts
"but was there a contract?"
taxes
HEY, IT'S UNCLE SAM!
*proposals
"Present your ideas like a pro"
insurance
are you protected?
NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING ELSE?
No worries! These 14 areas are just our most frequently requested types of mentorship.
If you have a unique situation, set up a consultation with SASA here. Want more general info?
Give us a call at 210-935-8213.
OPPORTUNITIES
Choose a path that fits where you are.
SCHOLARSHIP
Application RequiredTuition covered by SASA
-
10 Artists Per Cycle
-
2 Cycles a Year
-
12 Consecutive Tuesdays
MEMBERS
Discounted Tuition-
Discounted Education
-
Use when you need it
-
Member workshops starting at $35.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Full Tuition-
Drop-in professional development for artists who need help with a specific part of their career.
-
2-hour classes
-
No membership required.
INTENSIVES
No Membership Required-
3 Hours
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hands on session
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Designed to help you actually build something for your art business.
PRIVATES
Business Consultation-
One-on-One
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Professional guidance
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Real help for a specific business challenge.
STRATEGY
Artist Business Plan-
90 Minutes
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Pre session review
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Personalized Action Plan
12
Artist Business Accelerator-
12 consecutive sessions weekly
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Designed to help you actually build something for your art business.
PRIVATES
Business Consultation-
One-on-One
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Professional guidance
-
Real help for a specific business challenge.
STRATEGY
Artist Business Plan-
90 Minutes
-
Pre session review
-
Personalized Action Plan
ABOUT
Since 2018, our BRICK by BRICK Program has provided art-business mentorship so artists can build sustainable careers, not just create great work.
Through hands-on guidance, and group classes, artists gain the tools professionals need to thrive: bios and CVs, accounting and taxes, marketing, contracts, licensing, copyright registration, insurance, equipment certifications, and more.
By pairing public mural opportunities with real business education, BRICK by BRICK ensures that every project leaves artists stronger, more independent, and equipped to grow long-term careers right here in San Antonio.
OUR PROCESS
JOB PLACEMENT.
With over a decade of creating San Antonio landmarks, our team manages the entire process, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
We work closely with your business, connecting you with our talented artists, finalizing a design with you, then producing high quality public murals that adds lasting cultural and visual value to your space.
But the impact goes further.
Every mural you produce provides fair-pay jobs for artists while also supporting our BRICK by BRICK Program, which delivers free business education and mentorship to the working artists behind the scenes.
OUR CLASSES
MAKE IT REAL
Are you a true business or just a hobbiest?
THE PRESS KIT
ARE YOU READY FOR MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES?
HOW'S THAT CV LOOKIN'?
Need help with your bio or cv?
BUDGETING & MONEY
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRICE YOUR WORK?
marketing & advertising
WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE ONLINE?
LEGAL 1
YOU'VE GOT RIGHTS. LEARN THEM!
*LEGAL 2
GOT A UNIQUE LEGAL SITUATION?
LEGAL 3
Copyright
*lift certification
CAN YOU OPERATE A LIFT?
*likeness permissions
DO YOU PAINT REAL PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
contracts
"but was there a contract?"
taxes
HEY, IT'S UNCLE SAM!
*proposals
"Present your ideas like a pro"
insurance
are you protected?
NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING ELSE?
No worries! These 14 areas are just our most frequently requested types of mentorship. If you have a unique situation, set up a consultation with SASA here. Want more general info? Give us a call at 210-935-8213.
IT'S YOUR TURN.
Take the journey of professional-level education delivered by people who genuinely want to see you succeed.
Our high-impact professional artist development program that has proven results of artists making more money!
Since 2018, our BRICK by BRICK Career Development Program has pioneered the way throughout the nation as one of the best art-business programs helping artists build sustainable careers, not just great work.
IT’S TIME. TURN YOUR ART INTO A REAL CAREER.