Outline of the Day


8:30

Doors Open, Registration, Coffee and Networking in the Lobby

The doors to the lobby open at this time, and attendees are welcome to explore the space and take advantage of the services below.

 

Registration 

The Business of Art Café

The Business of Art Symposium MAP

Become a member

Calls to Artists – add yours

Artist Directories: Submit your FREE Profiles ALL DAY

Q&A with Staff

Ideas Box

Calendar of Events – add yours

 

9:00

Welcome

With Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of the Nevada County Arts Council.


9:10

Advocacy with California for the Arts

With Julie Baker, CEO of California for the Arts.


9:30

Free Resources All Artists Should Know About

With Nevada County Arts Council staff members Kellie Cutler, Diana Arbex, and Kyle Winters.


10:00

5-Minute Break


10:05

Keynote: From Uncertainty to Agency: The Artist’s Call to Action

With Danielle Brazell, Executive Director at California Arts Council.


11:05

15-Minute Break


11:20

BREAKOUT SESSIONS


Income Strategies for Artists

With Allison Wyper, founder of Rhizomatic Arts, performance artist, consultant, and arts entrepreneur.

Digital Artistry Unleashed: Elevating Your Instagram Presence and Media Connections

With Patrick Storm, creative strategist, communications professional, and CEO of Lemon Tree Agency.

Grantwriting for Artists & Arts Organizations: Part 1

With Jenny Darlington-Person, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Placer County, and Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of the Nevada County Arts Council.


12:20 - 1:20 - Lunch Break

The 2-minute Lunchtime Spotlight—your Open Mic!

Facilitated by Meghan Joy "MOJO" O'Keefe

During lunch we invite you to take to the mic to share news, information, needs, shoutouts, successes, partnership opportunities, and more. Limited to two minutes per person (this will be timed!).


1:25

Breakout Sessions

How to Price Your Artwork

With Kevin Byrd, artist and design consultant.

Yes, AND… How to Become the Creative Everyone Wants to Work With

With Judy Merrick, actress and improv teacher.

Grantwriting for Artists & Arts Organizations: Part 2

With Jenny Darlington-Person, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Placer County, and Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of the Nevada County Arts Council.


2:25

15-Minute Break


2:40

Breakout Sessions


Relax with Tax for Artists and Creative Freelancers

With tax accountant and musician, Kiersten Taylor Duerr.

Literary Arts Panel: Writing, Sustainability, and Creative Practice

With Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey, award-winning poet Dean Rader, and novelist Mary Volmer .

Collaborating with AI in Your Creative Practice

With technologist, Yvonne Fang.

Creative Futures in a Circular Economy: What EPR Laws Mean for Artists

With Shira Lane, founder and CEO of Atrium 916, Sacramento’s Creative Innovation Center for Sustainability.


3:40

5-Minute Break


3:45

Fuel for the Future

With musician, DJ, dancer, and community builder, Brandon "GR8" Greathouse.


4:15

Goodbyes