Uc Cid Daap Hold Innovative Creative Entrepreneurialism Lecture Series

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If you're an artist trying to make your mark in the world, the University of Cincinnati may have just the thing for you.

The school's School of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning is launching a new series of lectures focused on "creative entrepreneurialism," the New York Times reports.

The first in the series was held in July and featured four women who've used their creative education and careers to launch their own businesses.

"Failure, far from being a stumbling block, is a vital tool towards building a more innovative path when you learn what works and what doesn't," Sheryl Woodhouse, chief operating officer of Woodhouse & Co., says in a press release.

"And don't be afraid to seek financial support and mentorship during your initial stages."

Other tips from the panel, which included Amy Tuttle, executive director at WordPlay Cincy; Jessica Hemmer, P&G Baby Care global design manager; and Stevi Carr, founder and CEO of WISe Wellness Guild: Don't be afraid to ask for help: "I realize that 95% of my success has been navigating relationship building and valuing creativity, which we, as a society, are moving more toward as a counterbalance to the tech boom," Woodhouse says.

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