Co-owners Brittany Stodgell and Millie Schnebly chatted with us about how to have a killer marketing plan for your creative business—and why it matters.

Here are three tools—philosophies, really—about how to manifest productive workflows into your creative mojo.

"I owe my sweet community in Yakima all my thanks...there's a strong entrepreneurial spirit in this town; "local love" and support is a real thing."

Crafting a great resume is an art form. Most traditional resumes represent one job after the other, but when you’re a freelancer juggling the gig life, you’ve got a patchwork quilt of jobs of varying lengths and contexts to represent on just one sheet of paper. Not fair!

Ditching the security of a regular paycheck to enter the dicey and competitive world of freelancing takes guts—and planning!

Wanna know how a successful Patreon creator does it? Wheelhouse Executive Director Amy Lillard talks with top Patreon earner and visual artist Aramis Hamer on her tips and takeaways.

“History is complex and helps build complex characters. You gain more insight when you research historical people from a place of curiosity. If I am too set on who they are, I will miss things. My writing and speaking are enriched when I take a more open approach and let myself be surprised.” - Emily Washines

Yakima’s Reesha Cosby brings her 20 years of experience in radio broadcasting to help you ditch your public speaking fears.

It’s no secret that working in creative fields can be challenging in any city and at any point in time. And if you experience the world as a BIPOC creative, arts leader and Racial equity practitioner Leilani Lewis has some back-to- basics tips for taking care of yourself and protecting your work. Leilani sits down with Executive Director, Amy Lillard, to talk about it.

So, you have an awesome idea. It’s creative, it’s unique and best of all, you’re pretty sure people will want to pay for it. So what’s next?

“I consider myself successful, but not within the measurements that we ‘traditionally’ use. I’m successful in that the work I’ve done has created bridges, created new partnerships, new friendships, new relationships.”

As if running your own business wasn’t enough, oftentimes small businesses and freelancers find themselves having to be their own finance manager as well. Check out these four money-managing apps that are all easy to use, save time, and even money.

Meet Mariella Luz, self-taught ceramicist in Olympia, WA. They talk about balancing business with pleasure when creating and how to make a living selling your artwork.

All the parts of a solid business plan explained, with tips from Washington State creative business owners who have been there.

From viral TikTok dances to comment section trolls, we know social media can feel like the Wild Wild West. Have no fear—Wheelhouse is here to help you CRUSH IT and put social media to work for your kickass creative business. Talk about #winning!

Not sure where to start with social media? Wheelhouse has got you covered! We know it’s tempting to wing it, but taking the time to plan your social media strategy with this calendar will help you share your creative genius with intention.

Thought we were done with the gifts? No freakin’ way. Not when there’s talent brimming from every corner of the state. This guide comes straight from the brilliant minds of Washington state creatives.

Love it or hate it, the gift-giving season has arrived. If you’re stressing over what to buy, relax – Washington state is crawling with creative geniuses who make it nearly impossible not to find a killer gift.

Use this business plan canvas template to figure out value, marketing, and logistics and you'll be launching in no time!

The artist behind Nativeanthro.com mixes Yakama legends and popular culture into one-of-a-kind designs for art and accessories that look amazing—and help teach about history.