Hey there!
- ABOUT ME -
I'm Cynthia
A creative business consultant, travel junkie and dog lover.
When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them: “I help the arts sector thrive by empowering artists and creative businesses to succeed and prosper”.
BUT WHAT is my GOAL?…
“To show creatives how to make running a business feel like a trip to their favorite art supply store.”
AND WHAT Do I Like to do?…
Connect with creative people and places to help them shine, be profitable and stay motivated… and that is a large endeavor!
I believe that artists and art businesses have a shared mission regardless of genre, medium or cultural niche; to inspire and educate the world. The more I can help them accomplish this mission, the more fulfilled and successful I feel.
A win for everybody!


- ABOUT MY JOURNEY -
I’m Cynthia Hill— and as you’ve probably guessed, teaching creative entrepreneurs how to grow their art business (in a stress-free and empowering way) is my obsession and happy place.
Creative clients seek me out when they need to start or revamp an art business or community based art project with insight born from my experiences, including board meetings and blisters, large community projects and lots of paint stains.
Together, we create new strategies that feel natural, achievable and motivating. Strategies that lead to confidence, solid goals and business practices, and successful projects—with happy patrons.
I have a 20+ year background serving the arts sector as a consultant, college instructor, nonprofit arts administrator, curator and arts business owner. I’ve worked with Ivy league institutions, artists of all disciplines, small nonprofits, municipalities and everything in between. I have a unique perspective on what it takes to build sustainable business practices, without jeopardizing enthusiasm for your creative work and unique services.
I’m not a newbie creative mentor who just popped up yesterday. I have been exclusively employed in the arts – successfully running my own business, teaching and nonprofit work – for over two decades. I’ve been around the block, many times.
Chances are whatever your hurdle is... I’ve been there and done that. Best part is, I’m excited to help you do it too!
- 5 FAST FACTS ABOUT ME -
What lights me up
01/ I love to travel because meeting new people and experiencing different arts and cultures inspires me.
02/ I usually have dirt under my nails because I love to help things grow- especially artists!
03/ Coffee is my drug of choice. I can't start my day, or write a blog post without it.
04/ I love to walk my dog, Harper- he's a Golden Retriever and a very good boy!
05/ One day I aspire to write a book.


- ON MY BOOK SHELF -
My favs are...
01/ The Alchemist, by Paolo Cohelo
02/ Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert
03/ A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink
04/ Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown
05/ Art Law in a Nutshell, Leonard DuBoff