Working Artist LLC is a niche marketing consultancy for artists and other creative people.
Working with very few clients at a time, I offer deep support in:
Market research (qual), audience development, branding, professional writing and storytelling services inclusive of content, and minor web work.
My goal is to help you understand your audience, reach new markets, grow your business, and thrive.
If you are curious about working together now or in the future, please reach out so that we can have a conversation. Work samples, testimonials and references are available upon request.
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MY CV
In addition to being a working artist herself, Chelsea Lake Roberts is a professional copywriter and marketing consultant. Through her work for Michigan’s leading advertising agencies and media organizations, Chelsea has helped craft and drive major stories in our state. Her approach can be best understood by her most treasured workplace award, which was given for “Making Ideas Real.” She now consults privately and leads professional development workshops for artists.
Education
- Professional Writing Certificate, UC Berkeley Extension, 2023
- MA, Theatre, Central Washington University, 2015
- BA, Theatre, Michigan State University, 2012
- AA, Liberal Arts, Lansing Community College, 2010
Chelsea has published peer-reviewed research, arts features, and long-form essay since 2020. Originally attending graduate school for theatre history before switching to a career in marketing, Chelsea is a story-driven, audience obsessed professional who isn’t afraid to bend or entirely break convention. Her bold spirit has earned her merit awards, scholarships, and grants.
Selected Exhibitions, Workshops, and Performances
- What I’ve Learn While Running a Wildly Successful Art Club (Break it Down, Make it Better 2026)
- Exploring Collage Workshop (Arts Council of White Lake Nuveen Center, May 2025)
- COLLAGE: THE GAME! Workshop Facilitator (Break It Down, Make It Better 2025)
- Music: Op. 1 No.4 – Juried Group Show, Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, Whitehall, MI, Jun–Jul 2024
- Ode to Mother Earth – Juried Group Show, Grosse Pointe Artists Association, Grosse Pointe, MI, Jun–Jul 2024
- The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan – Juried Group Show, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI May–Jun 2024
- The Masters – 10-minute play, Writer & Performer, Fringe Month at The Pocket Theatre, Seattle, WA, Oct 2016
- Put On: Wearing Gender – Full-length solo performance art, Scene Metrospace, East Lansing, MI, Apr 2012
Publications, Conferences and Awards
- “A Love Supreme,” Belt Magazine, June 2023
- North American Labor History Conference, Presenter & Panel Organizer (2017, 2018)
- Dr. Milo Smith Theatre History Scholarship (2015)
- American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR): “Collective Theatre in Special Collections” Conference Paper (2014)
- Summer Research Grant, Central Washington University (2014)
- Full-Waiver Teaching Assistantship, Central Washington University (2013–2015)
- Full-Waiver Honors Scholarship, Lansing Community College (2008–2010)
As a creative leader and facilitator, Chelsea creates a container where fellow creatives can uncover their unique talents. She runs the Lansing Collage Club every month where she builds creative talent and community in a low-key way.
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