The Creative Entrepreneur Launchpad(CEL)
The Creative Entrepreneur Launchpad (CEL) by the NoDa Art House is a free, eight-week program aimed at empowering up to 20 underprivileged creatives to transform their artistic pursuits into viable businesses. By using the Guiding Through Experience model, CEL provides practical business skills training, promoting individual success and bolstering a diverse, arts-driven local economy.
The Team
The NoDa Art House project team comprises five creative professionals with diverse entrepreneurial backgrounds, led by founders Mathew Epp and Juan De La Torre, who bring extensive expertise in photography, filmmaking, and creative marketing. The team, including event specialist Haley Henry, marketing expert Matthew Wallace, and project manager Francisco De La Torre, leverages a unique blend of artistic and business skills to effectively implement the Creative Entrepreneur Launchpad, enhancing the local arts economy and fostering entrepreneurial success.
Get to Know Us
At NoDa Art House, we fuse creativity and technology to provide photographers and videographers a dynamic space to explore, create, and collaborate. Our commitment is to nurture talents and ideas, fostering a vibrant community where visual stories come to life. Join us to innovate, inspire, and illuminate the world through your lens