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Make plans to attend the 3nd Annual Make Art Your Business conference on November 4 at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave.  This year's theme is "Creative Focus".

Internationally acclaimed artist, P. Buckley Moss is a featured speaker.  Bring a piece of your artwork for a Pop-Up Art show, hear speakers, attend breakout sessions, network, create art, and have fun!  Topics of interest to artist and artisan entrepreneurs:  Festivals, Branding, Pinterest, Communicating Your Creative Vision, Best Displays and more!  Cosponsored by BRCC and the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center.  Details:  www.brcc.edu/mayb

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P. Buckley Moss is a featured speaker!

 

3rd Annual Make Art Your Business

Creative Focus
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November 4, 2013
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Plan now to attend BRCCs 3rd annual Make Art Your Business Conference, Monday, November 4, 9 am 4 pm. Designed around the theme, Creative Focus, the 2013 conference will inspire, energize and motivate you to develop an artistic business for your future.  2D and 3D artists, artisans, musicians, photographers, and performers are encouraged to carve out this day in your busy schedules. 

  • Internationally acclaimed artist - P. Buckley Moss - will kick-start the day with words of wisdom
  • Capture the essence/expertise of seasoned speakers & session leaders
  • Network with colleagues & meet new artists
  • Engage in hands-on creative activities throughout the day
  • Pop-Up Art show: back by popular demand
  • Acquire knowledge that will help you grow your business
  • An excellent opportunity to broaden your business knowledge and improve sales
  • Fabulous, frequent door prizes

Make Art Your Business conference attendees: 

You are invited and encouraged to bring one (1) piece of your work for display during the day of the conference.  Seize this opportunity to both show your work and see the work of other artists/artisans.  In order to be included in the show, you must arrive with your work by 8:15 a.m.   Tables will be available for display; please bring your own easels or display props, if needed.

Contact Jennifer Whitmore with any questions:  540-453-2380 or email her

This is not your typical conference; be ready to move, create, learn and make valuable connections with area artists and artisans. BRCCs Art Gallery will be open, hosting Virginia Stone Carvers Guild: Stone Speaks.

Interested in sponsoring this event?  Contact sbdc@jmu.edu

Join Us!  Call to Register: 540-453-2215
 

Early Bird Discount by Oct. 11 - $59
After Oct. 11 - $75

Conference Agenda (as of 8/7/13)

8:15-8:30 Arrivals for Pop-Up Art Show
8:15-9:00 Registration/Meet & Greet - Coffee & Tea
9:00-9:30 Welcome: Don Taylor, MC
9:30-10:20 P. Buckley Moss, internationally acclaimed artist
10:20-10:30 Break; Visit the Pop-Up Art Show
10:30-11:30 Concurrent Sessions

Differentiate:  What Makes You Unique? - Sherri Smith
Focus on Festivals/Shows/Galleries: How & Why You Should Get In - Piper Groves
To Pin or Not to Pin . . . There is No Question! - Jay Punyanitya
Turn Your Focus to Business - Betty Hoge

11:35-1:00 Lunch

Make Business Your Art project
Visit the Pop-Up Art Show

1:00-2:00 Marc Willson, Portfolio of Lessons Learned
2:00-2:15 Break; the Visit Pop-Up Art Show and turn in your Peoples Choice ballots
2:15-3:15  Concurrent Sessions

Best Displays: Merchandising Tips - Marc Willson
Building Your Brand - TBD
Diversify Your Business Focus - Peg Sheridan
Communicating Your Creative Vision - Don Taylor

3:15-3:45 Wrap-up

Pop-Up Art Show Peoples Choice Awards
Team Project Awards
Attendee Networking; Evaluations & Feedback

BRCC Art Gallery is open all day to visit at your convenience - or tours can be arranged.

Three Benefits of Attending the Make Art Your Business Conference

I attended the 2012 Make Art Your Business Conference because I was looking for some advice on how to jump start my small creative business. I wasnt sure what to expect as I arrived at Blue Ridge Community College, but by the end of the day I was glad I went. What did I get out of the conference? Three thingsinspiration, information, and encouragement.

Inspiration

The keynote speaker was Ragan McManus, Executive Director of Arts Council of the Valley. I was inspired by Ragans story, which included details about her early relationship with art, her educational experience at CalArts, and her commitment to educating the community, especially children, about art.

I was also inspired by some of the other attendees I metartists and creative people of all sorts. It was nice just sitting and talking with them during lunch and finding out how others are either earning an income with their art or working toward that goal.

Information

The conference was packed with valuable information. Marc Willsons presentation on Art as Business provided great insight on how to set up a retail settinga vendor booth at arts and craft shows in my caseto improve sales. For example, he stressed the importance of well-positioned lighting that really shows off our work.

Michael Houghs presentation was equally informative, from the perspective of a fellow artist. I learned the proper way to approach retail establishments when inquiring about wholesale or consignment sales. I also enjoyed Deb Booths out-of-the-box tips on how to expand ones artistic income. And Betty Hoges roundtable discussion on pricing was invaluable, since pricing is something Ive struggled with.

Other valuable information I walked away included introductions to the Artisan Trail, the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (SVSBDC) in Harrisonburg, and the numerous art classes offered at Blue Ridge Community College.

Encouragement

The final presentation of the day was delivered by John Han****. His entertaining talk covered the balancing act creative people perform between art, work, and life. Its not always easy, but its nice to know others are out there and struggling with the same issues.

Since the conference, Ive been working with the SVSBDC and learning about everything from branding to budget forecasting. I believe the inspiration, solid information, and encouragement Ive receivedat the Make Art Your Business Conference, from the SVSBDC, and from friends and familyhave taught me that my creative business will grow in direct proportion to the amount of effort and artistic sweat I put into it and has given me the confidence to keep working toward that goal.

Dinah Mitchell
Studio D Beads

Registration is now open for the 2013 Make Art Your Business: Creative Focus
Call Blue Ridge Community College at (540) 453-2215

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