As a destination live wedding painter, Brittany Branson creates heirlooms—timeless works of art that capture a couple’s most cherished moments and endure for generations. That same philosophy guides her work as a speaker and educator. She believes truly valuable education isn’t fleeting; it should be an heirloom in itself—insightful, lasting, and transformative. Her goal is to equip attendees with ‘heirloom’ knowledge—timeless strategies and principles that will continue to shape and strengthen their businesses long after the talk ends.
Having lived a “past life” in arts administration and legislation, Brittany is passionate about blending her knowledge of creative strategy and arts entrepreneurship to help fellow creatives better their businesses and bottom lines. She will graduate with her Masters in Arts Management from George Mason University in May 2015.
Though people are her passion, dogs are her delight. Brittany donates a portion of the proceeds from every service to the local animal rescue from which she and her husband adopted their two dogs, Bolt and Ginger.
Speaking Topics
- Beyond the Ordinary: Successes and Strategies of Specialized Wedding Professionals
- Bridging the Gap: Navigating Generational Patronage
- Strategy > Style: A Formula for Standing Out and Selling Out
- Conceptual Canvases: Exploring Art-Inspired Trends in Weddings and Events
- Be On My Own Side: Key Lessons from Working in Arts Legislation and Advocacy
- The Power of Patronage: Transforming Wedding & Event Services with Timeless Arts-Inspired Sales Strategies.
- Finding Your Flourish: Unveiling Your Signature Genius As A Wedding and Events Professional
Getting to Know You
What topics do you enjoy speaking on the most?
I love speaking on topics that blend my background in arts legislation and advocacy with my current work as a professional visual artist in the wedding and events industry. I’m especially passionate about highlighting the business strategies of hyper-niche and highly professionalized event vendors—an incredibly talented yet often overlooked segment in industry education. In addition to advocacy, I love diving into creative strategy and sales psychology, helping artists and event professionals position their work in a way that attracts high-value clients while staying true to their creative vision. Whether it’s navigating policy changes, mastering client-centric sales, or building a sustainable, profitable business in a nontraditional career path, I enjoy sharing actionable insights that empower creatives to thrive both artistically and entrepreneurially.
What topic would you love to tackle next?
As I near the completion of my Master’s program in the DC area, I’m more passionate than ever about empowering independent artists to find success through non-traditional career paths—just as I did. The rapidly shifting landscape of arts and humanities funding makes this conversation more urgent than ever. Artists today need innovative strategies to thrive. I’m eager to spark discussions that not only inspire but also provide actionable roadmaps for creative entrepreneurs navigating this evolving space.
How would you describe your speaking style?
My speaking style is dynamic, engaging, and packed with personality. As a former theatre performer, I feel right at home on stage, bringing a natural energy and presence that keeps audiences captivated. Though I’m originally from Jersey, my delivery is more bubbly than brash—warm, infectious, and full of enthusiasm. I love blending right-brained creativity with left-brained strategy, turning complex concepts into relatable, actionable insights. My goal is to create those lightbulb ‘aha’ moments that leave attendees both inspired and equipped with practical tools to elevate their businesses and creative careers.
When heading to a wedding industry conference, I never leave home without my….
A sample of my robust collection of headbands. It’s my signature piece of style! I do my best to match every headband to not only my outfit, but theme of the event.
Where would you love to speak next?
Europe – Ireland, in particular! I’m in the process of obtaining my Irish passport and citizenship!