Leveraging Networks-
A Program of Americans for the Arts
Long Beach Expo-Long Beach, CA
10/17/09

Each year, the Emerging Arts Leaders of LA Network hosts a Creative Conversation, which is an event held by Emerging Leader chapters across the country during Arts & Humanities month – October! This time around, the theme is “Leveraging Networks to Maintain a Thriving Organization, Create Innovative, High Impact Art Programs & Advance Your Professional Career.”Topic Summary: Whether in a down market or a thriving economy, arts professionals have to be savvy and nimble to stay vital and craft successful projects – and sustainable careers – in the creative field.  This year’s Creative Conversation identifies how you can leverage your professional network to expand resources, grow audience, and increase career opportunities.  A diverse panel of arts professionals will discuss the benefits of building strategic alliances with non-profit and for-profit partners, describe innovative approaches to activating alternative spaces, and explain how to market your skills – and much more. 

Hosts include:
Terence McFarland (Moderator) Executive Director of LA Stage Alliance
Kerstin Kansteiner Owner/Operator of Portfolio Coffeehouse in Long Beach, President of Fourth Street Business Improvement Association and Rose Park Neighborhood Association
Sheinina Raj West Board Member of Park[ing] Day L.A., Multimedia Artist

Am I an “EMERGING ARTS LEADER?”

Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles is a professional network of arts advocates formed to support and cultivate the next generation of creative leaders in Los Angeles County by providing them with opportunities to expand their peer network, share resources, and improve their job-related skills through professional development. As the Los Angeles County chapter of Americans for the Arts Emerging Leader Program, EAL/LA is designed to address the specific needs of individuals early in their careers or new to the field, but is open to all individuals who have an interest. Arts administrators, cultural workers, artists, nonprofit managers, art/college students, and arts educators are all encouraged to participate. 

Event Info:

Date/Time:
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10 am – 3 pm

Location: 
Expo Building
4321 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807

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Advance tickets are $10 if purchased by October 09, 2009 and are available  here. Tickets purchased after October 09 or at the door  are $15. If you have any questions, you may contact artsleadersla@gmail.com.  Lunch is included in your registration fee.  There will be vegetarian options. Updates on Creative Conversation sessions to follow. 

via EM Staff, 13 October 2009 10:48am | |