BLOOMINGTON – Anna Tragesser, from the Indiana Arts Commission, will present an information session about On-Ramp, an accelerator for early career creative entrepreneurs on Friday, February 23. Tragesser will speak to students enrolled in fine arts portfolio course ARTS 250 at 11 a.m. in room D201 at Ivy Tech, located at 200 Daniels Way on the west side of Bloomington. The information session is also open to the community.

On-Ramp is a free, 3-day training course for creatives who are looking to rev up their business thinking, whether they are starting something new, looking to deepen their business understanding or at a professional crossroads. On-Ramp will give creatives new connections, a plan, coaching, and access to special funds to make it happen. Training includes one-on-one coaching with an arts business professional. Those who complete the training will receive a certificate.

More information can be found online at www.in.gov/arts/onramp.htm

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.