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.