Business of Art with Jason 'Swat' Talbot
The Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center presents Jason “Swat” Talbot in the ongoing Business of Art series. Talbot will discuss creative career pathways, youth art enterprise, public art, and how to build lasting connections within the creative community.
Talbot is the Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Artists for Humanity, where he helps create opportunities for teen artists and their mentors across the organization’s seven studios. He has spent more than 30 years advancing Artists for Humanity’s programs and developing long-term creative partnerships. A multimedia artist, he has also created installations throughout Boston.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Showtimes: 6:00pm–7:30pm
Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Venue: Central Library in Copley Square
Location: Exchange classroom, Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, lower level, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Tickets: Price not available
Registration: Registration is required.
Speaker: Jason “Swat” Talbot, Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Artists for Humanity
Discussion topics: Creative career pathways, youth art enterprise, public art, and building long-term creative connections
Speaker background: Talbot was certified through the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s Class of 2024 and attended Harvard Business School’s Arts & Cultural Organization Management Program in 2021. His honors and leadership experience include Boston Business Journal’s 2014 Top 40 Under 40, Youth Design’s 2013 Mentor of the Year Award, Bank of America’s 2012 Neighborhood Builders Emerging Leader program, the University of Massachusetts Emerging Leaders Program in 2009, and service on WGBH’s Community Advisory Board.
Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services are available by request. Contact the listed department at least two weeks before the event to allow time for arrangements.
Contact: Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center at kblic@bpl.org or 617-536-5400.
Library hours: The library is open from 9:00am to 8:00pm on the day of the event.