Running a creative business takes more than great work. Between pitching projects, writing proposals, managing clients, and getting paid, there’s a whole business side to freelancing that most of us had to figure out along the way.
Ready to get your creative business in order for 2027?
Join AIGA Maine for All Systems Go: Getting Your Creative Business Ready for Launch in 2027, a free virtual webinar with renowned lettering artist, author, and serial entrepreneur Jessica Hische.
Drawing on her experience running her own design practice and founding Studioworks, a business management platform built for creatives, Jessica will share practical tips, tools, and insights to help you get organized and set yourself up for success in the new year. From pitching projects and writing proposals to invoicing and getting paid, she’ll tackle the essential business stuff that doesn’t always come comfortably to creative people.
Meet the Speaker
Jessica Hische is a lettering artist, illustrator, author, and entrepreneur known for her distinctive typographic work and collaborations with clients around the world. In addition to her creative practice, she’s the founder of Studioworks, a business management platform designed to make the administrative side of running a creative business easier, more organized, and less overwhelming.
What to Expect
- A presentation from Jessica sharing real-world insights on running a creative business
- Practical tips for pitching, proposals, invoicing, and getting paid
- Live demos of tools and workflows to help streamline your business
- A live Q&A with Jessica to ask your own burning business questions
Who Should Attend?
- Independent creatives and small business owners looking to get more organized and work smarter
- Designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals who want to strengthen their business skills
- Creative entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of running and growing a business
- Aspiring entrepreneurs and students thinking about turning their creative talents into a business
Whether you’re running an established studio, building a side hustle, or just starting to think about working for yourself, you’ll walk away with practical ideas to set yourself up for success in 2027.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
Virtual webinar — FREE to attend!
The webinar will feature a presentation and live demos by Jessica, followed by a live Q&A.
Registration is free, but required. Sign up to receive the webinar access details.
The Fine Print
Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.
Photography & Media Release: Please note that screenshots and/or video may be recorded at this event and shared on Jessica Hische’s, Studioworks’, and AIGA Maine’s respective websites, social media channels, or other communications.
