This workshop by artist Anna Warfield offers an overview of the various ways in which artists can generate income and delves deeply into the topic of crowdfunding. She will cover what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign and offer insight into the strengths and weaknesses of various crowdfunding platforms. Come with an open mind, and a readiness to think creatively about fundraising for your own creative practice.

Anna Warfield is a visual artist based in Binghamton, New York. Warfield is experienced in crowdfunding through her work as an executive team member with LUMA Projection Arts Festival in Binghamton, New York and her own donor sponsored creative endeavors. Warfield has contributed as a guest speaker with NYFA, Cornell University, Binghamton University, and SUNY Oneonta. She has worked on projects with and for a number of artists and institutions including; Na Chainkua Reindorf (Venice Biennale, Ghana Pavillon, 2022), Carrie Mae Weems (The Shape of Things, Park Avenue Armory, 2021), and LUMA Projection Arts Festival (Production Director, 2020 – 2022; Consultant, 2023; Small Works Curator, 2024).