• VLAA Roadshow: COMO

    September 24-25, 2026 - St Louis VLAA brings three of our signature programs to Columbia, Missouri for in person connection, learning, and creating. The programming kicks off Thursday September 24 from 1pm-5pm with Accidental Arts Administrator, a crash course hands-on workshop for new and seasoned arts and cultural nonprofit leaders to level up their org ($25/person). Next, we head to Orr Street Studios for a free VLAA ReMixer Artist Showcase from 6pm-9pm featuring music, poetry, visual art, community discussion, light refreshments, and new VLAA swag for sale. Friday morning, we'll host our LLC Clinic for Creatives from 9am-12pm ($25/person) before packing up and heading back to STL. Click here to learn more and register! Call for Artists: Interested in showcasing at the ReMixer event? Email nathaniel@vlaa.org for more details.
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  • VLAA Roadshow COMO: September 24-25, 2026*

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          Accidental Arts Administrator

          Thursday, September 24, 2026 1pm-5pm

          @ Office of Cultural Affairs, 701 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201


          For current and future nonprofit leaders, founders, directors, board members, or the intellectually curious, this crash course equips attendees with the tools and concepts needed to operate any arts and cultural nonprofit. The first two hours cover formation, fundraising, marketing, budgeting, and board governance. The second half of the workshop is a hands-on session to help tune up or create your nonprofit's mission statement, strategic roadmap, and action items to keep your org moving forward.




          Participants receive a binder with the program curriculum, as well as other digital resources including sample financial documents, strategy screen, bylaws, and more.

          $25.00$25.00
            
          VLAA ReMixer Artist Showcase

          Thursday, September 24, 2026 6pm-9pm

          @ Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St, Columbia, MO 65201


          Free to attend, but please select a ticket to confirm your spot! VLAA proudly presents the VLAA ReMixer Artist Showcase, a relaxed mixer and community-building event featuring performances by musicians and poets, as well as live art demonstrations. Refreshments will be served, and opportunities for community discussion and intention-setting will round out the evening.

          Free$ Free
            
          LLC Clinic for Creatives

          Friday, September 25, 2026 9am-12pm

          @ Office of Cultural Affairs, 701 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201


          Ready to take your creative side-hustle to the next level? Or maybe you're not sure yet and have lots of questions? Wherever your journey has taken you thus far, sign up for this clinic style event to get answers and learn what it takes to start your own LLC.


          If attendees still have legal or accounting needs after their consult, we will be on site to complete free referral applications for pro bono legal and accounting help.

          $25.00$25.00
            
          VLAA Swag Bundle. Purchase this stylish and helpful VLAA Swag Bundle to commemorate the fun times we had at the VLAA Roadshow! Includes: - VLAA T-Shirt (Heather purple, unisex, soft cotton/polyester blend) (select size below) - VLAA Guitar Picks (medium weight, set of 5) - VLAA Upstart Essentials Guide (20-page illustrated book packed with essential information for individual artists about copyright, trademark, income tax, contracts, negotiations, and more) - Referral Application Voucher (Redeem anytime to waive the standard $15-25 application fee when you apply for legal and accounting help) Swag Bundles purchased in advance of the event can be collected at any of the September 24-25 events. Uncollected Swag Bundle purchases will be mailed the following week.
          VLAA Swag Bundle

          Purchase this stylish and helpful VLAA Swag Bundle to commemorate the fun times we had at the VLAA Roadshow!


          Includes:


          - VLAA T-Shirt (Heather purple, unisex, soft cotton/polyester blend) (select size below)


          - VLAA Guitar Picks (medium weight, set of 5)


          - VLAA Upstart Essentials Guide (20-page illustrated book packed with essential information for individual artists about copyright, trademark, income tax, contracts, negotiations, and more)


          - Referral Application Voucher (Redeem anytime to waive the standard $15-25 application fee when you apply for legal and accounting help)


          Swag Bundles purchased in advance of the event can be collected at any of the September 24-25 events. Uncollected Swag Bundle purchases will be mailed the following week.

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