Art Workshops
Turn your creativity into a career! These sessions help you design, build, brand, and showcase your own products, art, fashion, and performance — blending artistic talent with real-world business skills.
Create & Showcase
Intellectual Property (IP) Overview
Facilitator: Tomeka Oubichon, United States Patent & Trademark Office
TOPIC: Intellectual Property Essentials for Designers & Artists
Description
You’ve got the style. You’ve got the vision. Now make sure no one can steal it! In this engaging workshop, experts from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office will guide you through the essentials of intellectual property (IP) protection for fashion and design.
Art of Fashion: Design Your Own Apparel
Facilitator: Youth Entrepreneur Institute Team
TOPIC: Art & Fashion
Description
Create and print your own custom-designed t-shirt!
Learn about graphic design basics, branding your fashion ideas, and walking away with a one-of-a-kind product.
Lights, Camera, Confidence!
Facilitator: Ms. Jackie Carter, Children’s Legacy Theater
TOPIC: Creative Arts & Leadership
Description
Take center stage and boost your confidence! In this interactive session, you’ll explore how acting and leadership go hand in hand. Learn to command a room, speak boldly, and work as a team—all while having fun with improv games and a leadership showcase!
The “WE WORK” Experience:Performing Arts and Creative Careers
Facilitator: Sheree Battle, Life Success Center
TOPIC: Arts & Entrepreneurship
Description
Step into the spotlight—and behind the scenes. In this high-energy creative challenge, you’ll work as a team to design, rehearse, and perform a mini production that blends music, acting, and dance. It’s time to turn your creativity into a full-stage experience!
From Polish to Profit
Facilitator: Akira York, Glam Amo Beauty
TOPIC: Creative Arts & Entrepreneurship
Description
Master the art of press-on nail design and turn your creativity into a business! You’ll explore the essentials of personal branding and get expert marketing tips. Then create your own nail designs and show them off during the Nail Runway Showcase with prizes for top designs!
Beat Builders & Brand Bosses
Facilitator: Xavier Baird aka Zaybans, Grammy Award–Winning Producer
TOPIC: Branding • Music Business • Creative Hustle
Description
Join Grammy Award–winning producer Zaybans (Doechii’s “BLOOM”) for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make beats, brand yourself, and break into the music business. Perfect for young artists ready to turn their creativity into a career.
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See what our past participants are saying
KidBizCON has inspired hundreds of young entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders.
Here’s what our past participants — and the families who supported them — had to say about their experience!
The Student Marketplace was my favorite! I got to actually sell my products — and people bought it! Now I want to keep going and open an Etsy store.
Zahanna
Youth Entrepreneur
KidBizCON made me realize that I could actually start my own business while I’m still a teen! The workshops were fun and easy to understand.
Jeremy
KidBizCON Participant
I never thought I would start a fashion business, but this experience gave me the inspiration and confidence to.- Damien
YEI is an exceptional organization that empowers young entrepreneurs .— Ariel Atkins, WNBA Player
KidbizCON taught me I could create my own opportunities- Tyler
Having our youth exposed to the creative economy is a beautiful thing. I am so honored that this is taking place in Ward 8.— Ms. Jackie
Seeing my daughter so excited about business inspired me. What YEI does is truly infectious! — Ms. Franklin Parent