When Your Hobby Becomes More

This program provides LTAC grant recipients with tailored business support to ensure they maximize their grant funding while building a sustainable creative enterprise. Through peer networking, and one-on-one consulting, we will empower participants with their skills and knowledge to thrive as creative entrepreneurs.

It is a requirement for each LTAC grant recipient to attend on or more of these offered sessions to receive the final $500 of their grant.

This program was made possible thanks to the funding from the City of Durango’s Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture funds.

Kickoff meeting

Cohort Gathering

This interactive session will provide practical insights into the art of networking, enabling you to cultivate meaningful relationships that can enhance your artistic journey.
Wednesday, July 30
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Durango Public Library 

1900 E Third Ave.
Durango, CO 81301

Peer Group Meetings

Peer Group Meeting 1: Using AI without Fear for your creative endeavers

Art and AI don't always go together, so we'll explore how you can use AI to your advantage instead of feeling like AI is using you!
Wednesday, August 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Peer Group Meeting 2: Fostering Partnerships

This interactive session will provide practical insights into the art of networking, enabling you to cultivate meaningful relationships that can enhance your artistic journey.
Tuesday, September 16
9:00am - 10:00am
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One-on-One Consulting

This consulting session offers tailored guidance and mentorship to address individual artistic and business challenges and are designed to foster personal development, enhance problem-solving skills, and provide strategic insights to support each artist's unique journey.

Laurie Sigillito, CEO

After a successful career in technology and management, Laurie opened the Durango FASTSIGNS® in 2009. In 2013, she purchased Inside Durango TV, which has grown into Local NEWS Network now reaching 5 communities. She was the Colorado State Competition winner in 2018 for her business plan to launch a visual communications company. Laurie was also recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Durango Chamber of Commerce in 2020 and awarded FASTSIGNS Franchisee of the Year in 2015.
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Nathan Morris, CTO

After working in Austin and Silicon Valley, Nathan co-founded Web Services Management in Durango in 2010, a boutique company specializing in website support, SEO strategy, and digital marketing solutions for small businesses. With a strong entrepreneurial background, he has developed content management systems (CMS) and scalable, cloud-based tools to help businesses optimize their online presence. Nathan’s expertise in web technologies and marketing strategies ensures businesses have the digital infrastructure needed to grow and thrive.
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