Who We Are

The Illini Art & Business Collective (IABC) bridges creativity and entrepreneurship. We help artists think like founders — learning how to turn ideas into ventures, art into opportunity, and creativity into real-world impact. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaborations with campus innovators, IABC builds a community where artists and business minds grow together, mastering both the creative process and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to shape the future of art, business, and culture.

Join the IABC Discord Server to connect with others in IABC!

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Also, be sure to head to our Website to see what we have planned! Our events next semester will aim to:

  • Connect artists with business minded individuals to create and market artwork

  • Help artists develop their entrepreneurial skills through promoting, pricing, and selling their works 

  • Allow artists to share their ideas and artworks with the public through hands on experience such as local fairs, interactive booths, and displays

  • Host workshops and guest speaker events with people in the art industry to provide educational opportunities for club members and the community

  • Create networking opportunities that connects artists with businesses, non-profits, and conservation groups

  • Inspire future artists to advocate for causes they care about through their artwork

  • Organize art contests that engage artists, showcase their work, and foster creative competition

Logo of Illini Art & Business Collective, featuring a briefcase and art supplies with text "University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign."