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October 14th - 16th, 2011
Island Mountain Arts Gallery & Wells Community Hall Conference Room, Wells, BC
From October 14th – 16th Island Mountains Arts, in partnership with Quesnel Community Futures, is hosting Art Is Your Business, a conference designed for artists. Drawing workshop leaders from throughout the province, these action packed days, filled with interactive workshops, round table discussions and networking opportunities will provide tools to help artists grow their businesses.
Early Bird Fee: $75 if paid in full before October 1st, 2011
Regular Fee: $100 paid in full before October 14th, 2011
Bursary Information
Through the support of local and regional businesses we are able to offer bursaries to help offset the cost of this conference. To apply for a bursary to put against the $100 registration fee please write a few sentences about why you want to attend this conference and why you would like a bursary. Remember to include full contact information. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel and awarded accordingly.
Bursary Application Deadline: October 1st, 2011
Send Bursary Applications to coordinator@imarts.com
Art Is Your Business Conference, October 14th – 16th, 2011
Wells, BC
Wells, BC
Conference Outline and Time Table
Friday October 14th
7:00 Pm – Welcome Reception and Live Music at the Wells Hotel Pub located at 2341 Pooley Street.
7:00 Pm – Welcome Reception and Live Music at the Wells Hotel Pub located at 2341 Pooley Street.
Saturday October 15th
9:00 – 11:00 Good Morning Coffee, Snacks and Setting the Tone with Judi Piggott
10:00 – 11:00 Marketing and Branding with Donna Dixson
11:00 – 12:00 Bios and Presentation – part one with Harold Rhenisch
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Public and Private Galleries
o Station House Gallery, Williams Lake (Diane Toop)
o Amazing Space Gallery, Wells (Bill Horne & Claire Kujundzic)
o Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery, Wells (Julie Fowler)
o Penticton Art Gallery, Penticton (Paul Crawford)
o Parkside Gallery, 100 Mile House (Barb Brown)
o Groop Gallery, Prince George (Melanie Desjardines)
o Studio 2880, Prince George (Chrystie Tarr)
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Music Venues, Festivals & Touring
o Yael Wand
o Bob Campbell
o Karyn Ellis
o Joey Only
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – The Many Avenues of Writing
o Harold Rhenisch
o Juli Harland
o Todd Sullivan
o Annie Gallant
2:00 – 3:30 The Creative Entrepeuer
o With Marilyn Rummel – Musician, Teacher & Small Business Owner
o Judi Piggott – Arts & Cultural Worker
o Juli Harland and Todd Sullivan – Writers & Creators of the Stew Publication
o Paula Scott – Painter, Set Designer & Teacher
o Harold Rhenisch – writer & teacher
3:30 – 4:30 Bios and Presentation – part two with Harold Rhenisch
4:30 – 5:50 Rounding Off The Day with Judi Piggott
5:30 – 7:30 Break For Dinner
o Restaurant options are slim at this time of year so we have arranged Organic Clay Oven Pizzas by Kate Sulis.
7:30 – 9:00 Murder Mystery
o A evening of free entertainment arranged by CIRAC board member James Douglas
9:00 – 11:00 Good Morning Coffee, Snacks and Setting the Tone with Judi Piggott
10:00 – 11:00 Marketing and Branding with Donna Dixson
11:00 – 12:00 Bios and Presentation – part one with Harold Rhenisch
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Public and Private Galleries
o Station House Gallery, Williams Lake (Diane Toop)
o Amazing Space Gallery, Wells (Bill Horne & Claire Kujundzic)
o Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery, Wells (Julie Fowler)
o Penticton Art Gallery, Penticton (Paul Crawford)
o Parkside Gallery, 100 Mile House (Barb Brown)
o Groop Gallery, Prince George (Melanie Desjardines)
o Studio 2880, Prince George (Chrystie Tarr)
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Music Venues, Festivals & Touring
o Yael Wand
o Bob Campbell
o Karyn Ellis
o Joey Only
12:00 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – The Many Avenues of Writing
o Harold Rhenisch
o Juli Harland
o Todd Sullivan
o Annie Gallant
2:00 – 3:30 The Creative Entrepeuer
o With Marilyn Rummel – Musician, Teacher & Small Business Owner
o Judi Piggott – Arts & Cultural Worker
o Juli Harland and Todd Sullivan – Writers & Creators of the Stew Publication
o Paula Scott – Painter, Set Designer & Teacher
o Harold Rhenisch – writer & teacher
3:30 – 4:30 Bios and Presentation – part two with Harold Rhenisch
4:30 – 5:50 Rounding Off The Day with Judi Piggott
5:30 – 7:30 Break For Dinner
o Restaurant options are slim at this time of year so we have arranged Organic Clay Oven Pizzas by Kate Sulis.
7:30 – 9:00 Murder Mystery
o A evening of free entertainment arranged by CIRAC board member James Douglas
Sunday October 16th
9:00 – 10:00 Coffee & Snacks and Starting the Day with Judi Piggott
10:00 – 11:00 Applying For Funding with Graham Kelsey & Annerose Georgeson
10:00 - 11:00 Demystifying Social Networking with Shauna Harper
11:00 – 12:00 Copyright and Community with Bill Horne
11:00 – 12:00 SOCAN and the Musician
12:30 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Community Groups and Resources
o Graham Kelsey – CCACS, CIRAC
o Thomas Schoen – CIRAC
o Leah Selk – CCACS
o Julie Fowler – IMA
o Wendy Young – Prince George Arts Council
o 100 Mile Arts Council
o Bernice Heinzelmen – Quesnel Arts Council, Community Futures
o Andrea Newell – Nadina Community Futures
2:00 – 3:00 Dealing with the Press
o Juli Harland & Todd Sullivan – The Stew
o Stephen Bernard – Shaw Cable
o Annie Gallant – Arts Reporter for the Quesnel Cariboo Observer
o CBC…hopefully
3:00 – 4:00 The Accountable Artsist – Accounting and Taxes Made Easy with Rebecca McCarthy
4:00 – 5:00 Pulling it All Together with Judi Piggot
5:00 Evaluations
9:00 – 10:00 Coffee & Snacks and Starting the Day with Judi Piggott
10:00 – 11:00 Applying For Funding with Graham Kelsey & Annerose Georgeson
10:00 - 11:00 Demystifying Social Networking with Shauna Harper
11:00 – 12:00 Copyright and Community with Bill Horne
11:00 – 12:00 SOCAN and the Musician
12:30 – 2:00 Round Table Discussion – Community Groups and Resources
o Graham Kelsey – CCACS, CIRAC
o Thomas Schoen – CIRAC
o Leah Selk – CCACS
o Julie Fowler – IMA
o Wendy Young – Prince George Arts Council
o 100 Mile Arts Council
o Bernice Heinzelmen – Quesnel Arts Council, Community Futures
o Andrea Newell – Nadina Community Futures
2:00 – 3:00 Dealing with the Press
o Juli Harland & Todd Sullivan – The Stew
o Stephen Bernard – Shaw Cable
o Annie Gallant – Arts Reporter for the Quesnel Cariboo Observer
o CBC…hopefully
3:00 – 4:00 The Accountable Artsist – Accounting and Taxes Made Easy with Rebecca McCarthy
4:00 – 5:00 Pulling it All Together with Judi Piggot
5:00 Evaluations
Workshop Descriptions
Island Mountain Arts is a non-profit arts organization currently organizing a Conference held in Wells from October 14th to 16th and will explore business, marketing and networking techniques to help grow business in the arts sector and diversify commerce in BC’s Cariboo Region.
All participants will receive digital and/or hard copies of materials provided by workshop leaders in the form of a memory stick, which is yours to take home, and photocopies where required. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops.
All participants will receive digital and/or hard copies of materials provided by workshop leaders in the form of a memory stick, which is yours to take home, and photocopies where required. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops.
Friday October 14th, 2011
Opening Reception
The conference will start on Friday October 14th at 7:00 pm with a welcoming reception at the Wells Hotel Pub. Participants have the opportunity to meet instructors, discuss their expectations and begin networking with other artists. There will be live music and snacks. All visual arts participants are asked to bring a piece of their artwork for a later workshop.
(7:00 pm, Wells Hotel Pub – 2341 Pooley Street)
The conference will start on Friday October 14th at 7:00 pm with a welcoming reception at the Wells Hotel Pub. Participants have the opportunity to meet instructors, discuss their expectations and begin networking with other artists. There will be live music and snacks. All visual arts participants are asked to bring a piece of their artwork for a later workshop.
(7:00 pm, Wells Hotel Pub – 2341 Pooley Street)
Saturday October 15th, 2011
Starting the Day
Saturday morning participants gather at the IMA Galley for complimentary coffee, tea and muffins and to take part in the first discussion with Judi Piggott, well known for her SEARCH Program, enterprising artists program and as a strong advocate for arts and culture. This workshop will help artists recognize their skills and plot their course for the entire weekend.
(9:00 – 10:00, IMA Gallery)
Saturday morning participants gather at the IMA Galley for complimentary coffee, tea and muffins and to take part in the first discussion with Judi Piggott, well known for her SEARCH Program, enterprising artists program and as a strong advocate for arts and culture. This workshop will help artists recognize their skills and plot their course for the entire weekend.
(9:00 – 10:00, IMA Gallery)
Branding and Marketing
Donna Dixson understands the challenges of small business operators because she is an entrepreneur to the core. As the owner of a country vacation resort and now as the senior consultant at Flair Innovations, she is very familiar with the challenges and the opportunities small business owners face. Now head of Barkerville’s marketing team, she will discuss the idea of using branding as a marketing tool.
(10:00 – 11:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Donna Dixson understands the challenges of small business operators because she is an entrepreneur to the core. As the owner of a country vacation resort and now as the senior consultant at Flair Innovations, she is very familiar with the challenges and the opportunities small business owners face. Now head of Barkerville’s marketing team, she will discuss the idea of using branding as a marketing tool.
(10:00 – 11:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Bios and Presentation – Part One
Harold Rhenisch, an accomplished writer from the Okanagan, will host a workshop exploring how we present ourselves and how we talk about our art. Diction plays a large part in creating a positive impact on the business community and the public. He will help artists use their words to work for them in this two part workshop.
(11:00 – 12:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Harold Rhenisch, an accomplished writer from the Okanagan, will host a workshop exploring how we present ourselves and how we talk about our art. Diction plays a large part in creating a positive impact on the business community and the public. He will help artists use their words to work for them in this two part workshop.
(11:00 – 12:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Round Table Discussion: Galleries - Public and Private, Musical Venues, Festivals and Touring
Galleries – Public & Private
Over lunch visual artists will join curators and owners of private and public galleries. A round table discussion will explore submissions, pricing, creating a body of work and other issues brought up by participants. A catered lunch will be served during the discussion.
(12:00 – 2:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Galleries – Public & Private
Over lunch visual artists will join curators and owners of private and public galleries. A round table discussion will explore submissions, pricing, creating a body of work and other issues brought up by participants. A catered lunch will be served during the discussion.
(12:00 – 2:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Roundtable Discussion: Musical Venues, Festivals and Touring
Musicians will join experienced touring musicians, venue booking agents and concert organizers to learn more about the performing world. During the discussion a catered Lunch will be served.
(12:00 -2:00, The Wells Hotel Pub)
Musicians will join experienced touring musicians, venue booking agents and concert organizers to learn more about the performing world. During the discussion a catered Lunch will be served.
(12:00 -2:00, The Wells Hotel Pub)
Roundtable Discussion: The Many Avenues Of Writing
Join vetran writers and learn about their journeys towards success. People write for a variety of reasons and this diverse panel will explore options in the writing world and will allow participants to ask questions about the ins and out of this literary world while enjoying a catered lunch.
(12:00 – 2:00, IMA Gallery)
Join vetran writers and learn about their journeys towards success. People write for a variety of reasons and this diverse panel will explore options in the writing world and will allow participants to ask questions about the ins and out of this literary world while enjoying a catered lunch.
(12:00 – 2:00, IMA Gallery)
The Creative Entrepreneur
The Creative Entrepreneur is an exploration of creating a creative business. Whether it is a new news publication, becoming a touring rock star, opening your own gallery or teaching your art to others, they all have something in common, being an entrepreneur. Join co-hosts Marilyn Rummel, Juli Harland, Todd Sullivan, Harold Rhenisch, Judi Piggot and Paula Scott their journey through the ups and downs, successes and failures and attempts to stay one step ahead of the trends of the Art Industry.
(2:00 – 3:30, IMA Gallery)
The Creative Entrepreneur is an exploration of creating a creative business. Whether it is a new news publication, becoming a touring rock star, opening your own gallery or teaching your art to others, they all have something in common, being an entrepreneur. Join co-hosts Marilyn Rummel, Juli Harland, Todd Sullivan, Harold Rhenisch, Judi Piggot and Paula Scott their journey through the ups and downs, successes and failures and attempts to stay one step ahead of the trends of the Art Industry.
(2:00 – 3:30, IMA Gallery)
Bios and Presentation – Part Two
This is a continuation of the morning session with Harold Rhenisch.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
This is a continuation of the morning session with Harold Rhenisch.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
Regrouping
A discussion led by Judi Piggott will allow participants to talk about their experiences and help them to see skills within themselves and to overcome personal blocks and embrace the process of this conference.
(4:30 – 5:30, IMA Gallery)
A discussion led by Judi Piggott will allow participants to talk about their experiences and help them to see skills within themselves and to overcome personal blocks and embrace the process of this conference.
(4:30 – 5:30, IMA Gallery)
Break for Dinner – 5:30 - 7:30
Dinner Options are slim at this time of Year in Wells so we have arranged an Organic, Clay Oven Pizza dinner by resident Kate Sulis. Now a tradition in Wells these pizzas, fired in the homemade clay oven and eaten by the outdoor fire are delicious and cost $10. Please bring your own drinks.
Dinner Options are slim at this time of Year in Wells so we have arranged an Organic, Clay Oven Pizza dinner by resident Kate Sulis. Now a tradition in Wells these pizzas, fired in the homemade clay oven and eaten by the outdoor fire are delicious and cost $10. Please bring your own drinks.
Murder Mystery
James Douglas, CIRAC Board Member, Actor and Marketing and Communications for Barkerville has organized the evening’s entertainment. Join us at the Wells Hotel at 7:30 for a murder, mystery and fun!
(7:30 – 9:00 Wells Hotel Pub, 2341 Pooley Street)
James Douglas, CIRAC Board Member, Actor and Marketing and Communications for Barkerville has organized the evening’s entertainment. Join us at the Wells Hotel at 7:30 for a murder, mystery and fun!
(7:30 – 9:00 Wells Hotel Pub, 2341 Pooley Street)
Sunday October 16th, 2011
Coffee and Starting the Day
A brief chat with Judi Piggott over coffee and a muffin will get the day started.
(9:00 – 10:00, IMA Gallery)
A brief chat with Judi Piggott over coffee and a muffin will get the day started.
(9:00 – 10:00, IMA Gallery)
Funding Proposals
The group will move to the Community Hall Conference Room to learn tricks and techniques to write comprehensive funding applications. Both Graham Kelsey and Annerose Georgeson will draw upon personal experiences including successes and failures to create an understanding about funding bodies and how they work.
(10:00 – 11:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
The group will move to the Community Hall Conference Room to learn tricks and techniques to write comprehensive funding applications. Both Graham Kelsey and Annerose Georgeson will draw upon personal experiences including successes and failures to create an understanding about funding bodies and how they work.
(10:00 – 11:00, Community Hall Conference Room)
Demystifying Social Media
As the web continues to grow and change rapidly, online marketing is no longer an option, it’s a requirement! Shauna Harper will help you tackle social media without getting overwhelmed.
(10:00 - 11:00, IMA Gallery)
As the web continues to grow and change rapidly, online marketing is no longer an option, it’s a requirement! Shauna Harper will help you tackle social media without getting overwhelmed.
(10:00 - 11:00, IMA Gallery)
Copyright and Community
After Bill Horne introduces the concept of peer-based support networks, this workshop will present essential copyright information, model contracts for public and commercial exhibitions, as well as reproduction licenses. The workshop is based on the assumption that a well-informed artist who is connected to their peers and community will have a better chance of succeeding in their work. It will include screen as well as oral presentations and build upon the experiences and needs of the participants.
(11:00 – 12:00, Community Hall Conference Hall)
After Bill Horne introduces the concept of peer-based support networks, this workshop will present essential copyright information, model contracts for public and commercial exhibitions, as well as reproduction licenses. The workshop is based on the assumption that a well-informed artist who is connected to their peers and community will have a better chance of succeeding in their work. It will include screen as well as oral presentations and build upon the experiences and needs of the participants.
(11:00 – 12:00, Community Hall Conference Hall)
SOCAN Presentation
Through short video presentations and a look at the interactive website, musician can learn about what SOCAN has to offer them.
(11:00-12:00, IMA Gallery)
Through short video presentations and a look at the interactive website, musician can learn about what SOCAN has to offer them.
(11:00-12:00, IMA Gallery)
Round Table Discussion – Community Groups, Their Resources and How to Access Them
Most of us are unaware of the numerous arts and culture based groups in our region and have even less knowledge about their resources and how we as members, can access them. Representatives from CiRAC, IMA, CCACS, The Quesnel Arts Council, the Prince George Arts Council, the 100 Mile Arts Council, the Station Hose Gallery and Community Futures have been invited to this catered lunch to present their organization, its mandate and how we as artists can benefit from them. They will be available for questions as well.
(12:00 – 2:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
Most of us are unaware of the numerous arts and culture based groups in our region and have even less knowledge about their resources and how we as members, can access them. Representatives from CiRAC, IMA, CCACS, The Quesnel Arts Council, the Prince George Arts Council, the 100 Mile Arts Council, the Station Hose Gallery and Community Futures have been invited to this catered lunch to present their organization, its mandate and how we as artists can benefit from them. They will be available for questions as well.
(12:00 – 2:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
The Accountable Artist
With a few simple spreadsheets and short list of rules Rebecca McCarthy will help whip any artist into a business person…well…she will simplify income and expense reporting and will help make the tax season easier to deal with.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
With a few simple spreadsheets and short list of rules Rebecca McCarthy will help whip any artist into a business person…well…she will simplify income and expense reporting and will help make the tax season easier to deal with.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
Media and the Arts
Print, Radio, TV, the Web...what media sources are out there and how can we, as artists can use them to promote our work. What are they looking for in terms of stories, press releases and images. Representatives of different sources will come together to unlock the secrets of media.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
Print, Radio, TV, the Web...what media sources are out there and how can we, as artists can use them to promote our work. What are they looking for in terms of stories, press releases and images. Representatives of different sources will come together to unlock the secrets of media.
(3:30 – 4:30, Community Hall Conference Room)
Wrapping Up
A last session with Judi Piggott will help participants take their new skills and apply them to their lives with a healthy and energetic outlook.
(4:30 – 5:30, IMA Gallery)
A last session with Judi Piggott will help participants take their new skills and apply them to their lives with a healthy and energetic outlook.
(4:30 – 5:30, IMA Gallery)
Evaluations
Last but not least artists will fill in evaluation forms aimed at making the next Art Is Your Business conference workshops even better. They will also gather their work and receive a comprehensive list of attendees and their contact information.
Last but not least artists will fill in evaluation forms aimed at making the next Art Is Your Business conference workshops even better. They will also gather their work and receive a comprehensive list of attendees and their contact information.
Material List
If possible remember to bring…
One piece of your art (wired and ready to hang)
Your Instrument for a Jam Session or solo performance at the Pub
Your laptop (if you have one)
Your digital camera (if you have one)
Warm clothes (Wells can be very cold in October)
If possible remember to bring…
One piece of your art (wired and ready to hang)
Your Instrument for a Jam Session or solo performance at the Pub
Your laptop (if you have one)
Your digital camera (if you have one)
Warm clothes (Wells can be very cold in October)
Accommodations
For a complete list of accommodations with contact information please check out http://wellsbc.com/Accommodations/Main.htm
Mention that you are a part of this conference adn get additional discounts at the Hubs Motel and The Wells Hotel
If you are looking to share a room or billet get in touch with us coordinator@imarts.com or 1-800-442-2787 and we will try our best to help you out
For a complete list of accommodations with contact information please check out http://wellsbc.com/Accommodations/Main.htm
Mention that you are a part of this conference adn get additional discounts at the Hubs Motel and The Wells Hotel
If you are looking to share a room or billet get in touch with us coordinator@imarts.com or 1-800-442-2787 and we will try our best to help you out
Travel
You can check out the new ride share board at http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=234856776561625¬if_t=event_invite if you are looking to share a ride
You can check out the new ride share board at http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=234856776561625¬if_t=event_invite if you are looking to share a ride
For more information or to register please call Island Mountain Arts at 1-800-442-2787 or email coordinator@imarts.com