A Chicago-based program called the Institute for Arts Entrepreneurship will seek to eliminate the "starving artist" stereotype by teaching artists how to become successful entrepreneurs. The program, which is set to launch in September 2010, contains a two-year curriculum combining experimental learning, mentorship and a personalized classroom environment. Another feature, which seems to be especially useful, is the curriculum's inclusion of vital one-on-one time with faculty (who are successful artist-entrepreneurs). 
Lisa Canning, a 25-year business veteran and artistic entrepreneur, founded the Institute and states,"There is simply no reason whatsoever that artists cannot be relevant and earn a living. And now, more than ever, society is not only willing but must innovate ... The arts hold many key ingredients that can help fuel economic growth. The time has come for artists to financially benefit from what the world now most needs--their creativity."
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