Join Ruby Lerner (Founder, Creative Capital) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation between a legendary innovator for artists and the arts and the head of a technology consulting firm.

​Ruby was the founding President and Executive Director of Creative Capital, a groundbreaking foundation that adapted the venture capital model to the arts. Under her leadership, Creative Capital deployed over $40 million in direct funding and advisory services, completely changing the paradigm of how artists are supported. Huge amounts of money pass through the arts and are invested in creative and innovative work, and the lines between product and design and commerce and investment are all intertwined and mutually impactful. She is known for her radical reimagining of arts philanthropy, moving beyond simple grants to build robust, sustainable careers for creators. She’ll draw on her decades of experience to offer a clear-eyed, real-world perspective on what is needed for art to thrive in the 21st century.

​Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for an exploratory conversation that will dismantle the "starving artist" myth. We will move from the fundamentals of project funding and financial management to the innovative business structures and community-building strategies that empower creative practice. This discussion will highlight how a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset is not a compromise of artistic integrity, but a crucial component of it.

Tickets available here.

Legacy Lab New Mexico is a two-day event
that supports legacy building and planning for the local arts community through practical education, accessible resources, and inspirational models.

You can find more information here.