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Welcome to the Center for the Creative Economy

Your hub for entrepreneurship, industry experience, and professional practices as a Ringling College student. The creative economy doesn’t follow a single path, and your career probably won’t either. That’s why we’re here.

Whether you want to freelance, launch a studio, or just navigate the business side of your career with confidence, the CCE connects you to the programs, resources, and experiences to make it happen.

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Programs

Creatives Minding Their Business Speaker Series

Lunchtime talks from founders, cultural leaders, and working creatives who’ve built careers worth talking about. 

Workshops and Events

Each semester brings a new set of short-form events designed to help you explore topics and skills at your own pace. 

INDEX: Industry Experience

Work directly with real businesses, industry clients, and non-profit organizations on real creative work before you graduate. 

Minor in Business of Art and Design

Understand the business behind the creative industries and gain a competitive edge in the job market with a minor in business. 

Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship

Build the entrepreneurial thinking and business fundamentals you need to start a creative venture with a certificate in creative entrepreneurship.

Certificate in AI

Stay ahead of the curve with hands-on experience with AI tools and gain a clear understanding of how AI is reshaping art, design, and the broader creative economy.

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Resources for Students

How-to guides, templates, articles, and tools covering everything from freelancing and client management to launching a new venture and managing your finances.

Curated for artists, designers, and content creators, and updated throughout the year.

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Student Ventures

Explore a diverse array of projects and ventures by Ringling College students and alum.

From original prints and handmade goods to creative studios, independent games, and artist-run shops, this page showcases the products and businesses Ringling students and alumni are bringing to market.

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Upcoming Events

Workshops + Events

Each semester, the CCE hosts a new set of workshops, events, and hands-on experiences designed to help you explore topics and build skills in bite-sized formats outside of classes.

Sep 25
Info Session

Lunchtime Info Session: Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate and Business Minor

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CCE News and Features

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