Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This four-part workshop series is all about helping Art students take their creativity beyond the studio. Each session is hands-on and practical, you’ll learn how to grow your brand, share your story with confidence, explore new ways to get your work out into the world, and even pitch your ideas for real prizes.

📍 Location: Career Services, LBJ 505

Oct 15 – The Artist’s Blueprint | 3:00–4:30 PM
Map out your creative future. Learn how to turn your passion into a thriving art career with strategies for branding, pricing, and finding your audience.

Oct 22 – Perfecting the Pitch for Creatives | 3:00–4:30 PM
Master the art of storytelling. Discover how to present your work in a way that captivates audiences, from potential clients to gallery curators.

Oct 29 – Beyond the Canvas | 3:00–4:30 PM
Explore how to bring your creations into new markets. Learn how to transform your art into products, collaborations, and opportunities beyond traditional spaces.

Nov 12 – Creative Spotlight Challenge | 3:00–5:00 PM
Step into the spotlight and pitch your idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win $500 from CIE. Select artwork will also be purchased and displayed in our office hall. Winners announced the same day!

Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is a noted expert in pitching, crafting many funded pitches for entrepreneurs and innovators. Quinn runs this dynamic workshop focused on delivering a powerful pitch that communicates your vision with clarity and confidence.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Structure a compelling elevator or investor pitch
  
• Highlight the problem you're solving and your unique solution
  
• Communicate your value proposition and market opportunity
  
• Deliver your pitch with confidence and authenticity
  

This workshop is perfect for entrepreneurs preparing to pitch to investors, in competitions, or even in casual networking conversations, and students looking to be better public speakers. 

You’ll leave with a clear pitch framework and the confidence to make your message resonate.

Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Or, do you want to support fellow Bobcat student businesses?  

Look no further, we host events to promote Bobcat small businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs. 

Whether you're selling or shopping,  come support the TXST small business community, 

Reserve your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.

Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!

Join the Wix University team to discover how to build a stunning, responsive website using Wix Studio—our advanced creation platform for modern web design—and get an exclusive look at Base44, Wix’s newly acquired AI technology that’s reshaping the future of web creation.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Design, customize, and launch a professional site with Studio’s flexible layout tools, responsive breakpoints, and design features
  
  
  
• Explore how Base44 accelerates AI development through a robust model library and intuitive infrastructure
  
  
  
• Unlock new possibilities for automation, intelligent design, and smarter digital experiences
  
  
  

Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or creative project, this session will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your vision to life.

All attendees will receive a free one-year Wix Premium plan to support their projects. Students are also eligible for the #WixStudio Certification—an industry-recognized credential in responsive web design.

Note: Registration requires a valid .edu or school email address.

Build Your Business with AI - Using Studio & Base44, receive one year free website from Wix.com $350 value. Register to join.

 Tuesday, October 28 | Register | Time: 1:00pm  

Join the Wix University team to discover how to build a stunning, responsive website using Wix Studio—our advanced creation platform for modern web design—and get an exclusive look at Base44, Wix’s newly acquired AI technology that’s reshaping the future of web creation.

In this session, you’ll learn how to design, customize, and launch a professional site with Studio’s flexible layout tools, responsive breakpoints, and powerful design features. Then, see how Base44 accelerates AI development through a robust model library and intuitive infrastructure—opening new possibilities for automation, intelligent design, and smarter digital experiences.

Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or creative project, this session will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your vision to life.

All attendees will receive a FREE one-year Wix Premium plan to support their project. Students are also eligible for the #WixStudio Certification—an industry-recognized credential in responsive web design.

Note: Please register with a valid .edu or school email address to attend.

This four-part workshop series is all about helping Art students take their creativity beyond the studio. Each session is hands-on and practical, you’ll learn how to grow your brand, share your story with confidence, explore new ways to get your work out into the world, and even pitch your ideas for real prizes.

📍 Location: Career Services, LBJ 505

Oct 15 – The Artist’s Blueprint | 3:00–4:30 PM
Map out your creative future. Learn how to turn your passion into a thriving art career with strategies for branding, pricing, and finding your audience.

Oct 22 – Perfecting the Pitch for Creatives | 3:00–4:30 PM
Master the art of storytelling. Discover how to present your work in a way that captivates audiences, from potential clients to gallery curators.

Oct 29 – Beyond the Canvas | 3:00–4:30 PM
Explore how to bring your creations into new markets. Learn how to transform your art into products, collaborations, and opportunities beyond traditional spaces.

Nov 12 – Creative Spotlight Challenge | 3:00–5:00 PM
Step into the spotlight and pitch your idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win $500 from CIE. Select artwork will also be purchased and displayed in our office hall. Winners announced the same day!

Are you wondering how to grow your leadership team, develop a strategic vision, or foster a culture of accountability and transparency?

Join us for a dynamic workshop from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Texas State University, featuring Randy Haran, former CEO of aerospace leader Texas Air Composites and current President of The Business Crusader.

Randy brings real-world experience and a passion for Open Book Management to help entrepreneurs build businesses that are not only profitable, but people-centered.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify and structure your core leadership team for growth
  
• Apply principles of Open Book Management to build trust and transparency
  
• Use “The Great Game of Business” framework to align your team around shared goals
  
• Develop a culture that drives performance and long-term success
  

Whether you're in the early stages or scaling up, you'll walk away with actionable insights to lead your business with clarity and confidence.

Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Or, do you want to support fellow Bobcat student businesses?  

Look no further, we host events to promote Bobcat small businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs. 

Whether you're selling or shopping,  come support the TXST small business community, 

Reserve your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.

Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!