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Join us as we sit with local arts leaders for a conversation about skills, training, and the passion it takes to excel in the arts. This event will help you network with the people you want to get to know while asking questions you need answered: How do I get your job?

There are 7 other presenters aside from the ones listed here.The format of the evening is a multiple/ roundtable whereby participants will have the choice to attend one of three 20 minute topic tables. The presenters will lead a conversation with a table; 5-7 minutes giving personal background and advice, and then 12-15 minutes fielding questions from participants. There will be three rotations to keep the tables to intimate groups of eight participants.

The Eureka Springs Arts Council will host a 'Creative Conversation' at their regularly scheduled October meeting. A dialogue, facilitated by Cynthia Morin, will involve about 25 participants including the Executive Board of the Arts Council, individual artists, gallery owners, representatives from Main Stage Creative Community Center, Opera in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs School of the Arts, Shakespeare in the Ozarks, and the Writer's Colony, as well as other specially invited emerging art leaders in the community. Sharing their personal visions of the arts in Eureka Springs and Northwest Arkansas, the participants hope to expand the potential for all areas of the creative economy in the region.

This event is not open to the public, but by invitation only.

Creative Conversation 2009: Leveraging Networks is presented by presented by Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles and hosted by Arts Council for Long Beach, Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and The Creativity Network

In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles (EAL/LA) will host "Creative Conversation 2009: Leveraging Networks", a symposium for arts professionals early in their careers or those new to the field. The annual event brings together members of the arts community from across Southern California to:

• Hear from and engage with experts around current arts issues
• Network with colleagues from government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations
• Collaborate with peers on common organizational or professional goals
• Receive career-planning resources

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.
 
Tickets are $10 if purchased before RSVP information, and updates on Creative Conversation program sessions to follow.

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Join the San Francisco Bay Area Emerging Arts Professionals in a roundtable discussion featuring a panel of emerging and established Bay Area arts professionals as they share their career paths, challenges, and advice. The event is held in community with Americans for the Arts' 2009 Creative Conversations and National Arts and Humanities Month. Light refreshments served.

Space is located on the 2nd Floor; 5 min walk from 12th Street BART

To read bio's of the Panelists, to buy tickets for the event, and to learn more about the host organization, click here. 

For directions, click here.

To contact Kate via phone, call: 619-814-1381

A networking opportunity for artists and all other creative types from the tri-county area (Broward/Dade/Palm Beach). A partnership between the South Florida Artists Association, Broward County Cultural Council's Emerging Arts Leaders and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts; Creative Pulse is cultural arts networking with a mission! Featuring cultural performance by local cultural group - Polynesian Culture Association, creative industry "speed talks", brainstorming and an opportunity to meet artists (of all disciplines) and cultural leaders.

• The event will be held in the **NEW RIVER ROOM**
• For Parking information click here.
• And for directions, here.

Agenda:

• 11:30am Meeting and brown bag luncheon
• 1:00pm Museum Tour

Topics of Discussion: 

• State of the Arts report on arts in Augusta and the CSRA
• Arts Advocacy - now more than ever! What you can do.
• trategies for survival and success in a down economy.
• Partnerships - when is partnering right for you and your organization?
• AFTA Emerging Leaders Network.

There is an increase in the interest of arts equity for local visual and performing artists, emerging artists, arts educators and many multidimensional crafts persons. The arts are in high demand in the business community, schools, churches and youth centers. The wealth of creativity is evidenced in the thirst for dialogues about arts being accessible to all populations. The Arts Council has greatly impacted the arts network through a technology development of a LOUISVILLE ARTSBOOK USA comprehensive real-time artist directory in cooperation with Gordon Communications and the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences. This project is the result of "Artist Creative Dialogues." The historical paradigm is consistently being challenged. The expansion of Louisville's "Great Creative Community" has tremendous economic potential.

The location of "Creative Conversation is at the Heyburn Building, Suite 1600, Louisville, KY 40202. Please come into the building from the Broadway side door entrance.

Nonprofit business models are changing and may need to change to adapt to the current global economy. What does the new nonprofit look like? How has the economic recession impacted this at an accelerated pace? How can emerging leaders not only survive but thrive in this new environment? We will begin by hearing from a diverse panel of arts professionals. After gaining the panel's perspective, attendees will breakout for a chance to participate in smaller group discussions. We'll come back together as a large group to share feedback, ideas, and strategies. Networking and conversation to follow at a local downtown Bethesda restaurant.

Directions are online at https://www.writer.org/contact/index.asp. Metro: Take Red Line to Bethesda stop. Exit metro via elevator. Turn right on Wisconsin Ave. Cross the street when convenient. Walsh St. is less than a 10 minute walk from metro.

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - dedicated to more than the traditions of old world craftsmanship - has opened a new micro-brewery in downtown Ann Arbor! Ann Arbor Area's kick off Emerging Leader event. Great local beer, and great conversation to connect artists and arts administrators alike.

An open meeting for artists, arts supporters and the community to discuss growing the arts in the Oxford, Lafayette and University communities.

Located off University Ave at the intersection of South 14th Street.

Come to Lauritzen Gardens for lunch on October 27 to hear about what is happening at arts organizations across Omaha. This free-form conversational time will also provide you with the opportunity to share what's going on in the world of your organization, and possibly find ideas for collaboration and involvement across the city.

Lunch will be available on-site for purchase for approximately $6. No outside food or drink is allowed.

Also of note, the fall chrysanthemum show is currently on display in the floral display hall, so be sure to stop by and take a look before or after the lunch.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to nicole.palof@nebraska.gov if you plan to attend.

(Including a Better Title Than This One)...ELNYA plans and coordinates Creative Conversations on its own and in partnership with other organizations year-round. We are always looking for event coordinators and ideas! Come to an evening of discussion and brainstorming to find out what ELNYA is currently working on, pitch an idea or two, and get to know other emerging leaders in the New York community.

354 West 45th St is between 8th and 9th Avenues.

Join ELNYA for a Creative Conversation exploring the intersection of passion-driven mission, market-responsive business discipline, and creative innovation. Can the arts both benefit from social enterprise and contribute solutions to other societal needs? How does the social enterprise model differ from traditional arts management? What are arts funders looking for and how can established organizations learn to realize broad social impact?

44 Charlton Street is on the corner of Charlton and Varick.

This is an opportunity to come together with members of the ASC Board of Directors along with board and staff representatives from our Cultural Partners and interested citizens to meet individuals running for Mayor of Charlotte, Charlotte City Council and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. ASC has sent a questionnaire to all Board of Education, Charlotte Mayor and Charlotte City Council candidates and will release the results of the questionnaire on that day and post the candidate's responses on our website.

The Guest Panelists and East Carolina University School of Art and Design, will host a Creative Conversation on October 30th, 2009 at Speight Auditorium-Leo Jenkins Fine Arts Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

Topics include:

• Creativity as Stimulus: Supporting and Design in Challenging Times.
• Making Art Work: The Fine Arts process in relation to Design and Creativity.
• Positioning Creativity in the Brain:Pan-Cerebral Training and 21st Century Problem Solving.
• Arts Advocacy Discussion.

Additional Panelists:
Ms. Jane Austen Behan of Pitt County Schools Arts Education.
Dr. Cynthia Bickley-Green of ECU School of Art and Design-Arts Education
Ms. Sarah Searcy, ECU Student and Fulbright Fellow videocast from Bhutan, India.

To view the day's agenda, click here.

Located on East Carolina University Campus. Enter from 5th street. Park in designated parking spaces. Parking is also available nearby.

Creative Dance for the Preschooler leads participants through specific movement activities demonstrating how educational concepts can be reinforced through dance. Discussions about how movement enhances learning readiness will inspire teachers and parents to use movement more effectively, and hands-on activities will make instructors more comfortable with dance concepts and activities.

Located on the 2nd Floor of The Kelso Building, corner of Athens and Rittenhouse Place.

Creativity & Sustainability at the Intersection of Art + Business. Join Nathan Martin, CEO of deepLocal, for an evening of creating, abstracting, and innovating within your job title. This Creative Conversation is designed to help young leaders across sectors begin breaking rules by thinking bigger (and broader) than our business cards.

Presenter Bio:
Nathan is the CEO and lead designer at Deeplocal. Nathan was an Artist in Residence at Carnegie Mellon University before launching Deeplocal in 2006. He is also co-founder of an internationally-exhibited art group and two international musical groups.

The Cabaret can be found adjacent to Katz Plaza, at the corner of Penn & 7th. It is in the same building as the Theatre Square Garage.

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Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the State of Culture in Bradford County using the World Cafe model. Open to all emerging young voices who wish to speak to the state of arts and culture in the region.

Located in the train station behind the Keystone Theatre in Towanda, PA.

Join the City of Providence's Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and RI Citizens for the Arts for mentoring, networking, and socializing. Learn more about what's happening with Creative Providence. Attendees will receive discounts on FirstWorks 2009 Festival tickets.

Located at the American Locomotive Works.

Both youth and adults are invited to take part in the viewing and discussions of 3-minute videos written, created, and produced by DISD students who participate in Preservation LINK, Inc.'s SIGHT & SOUND program. SIGHT & SOUND engages youth in a challenging college credit course to promote self-confidence, critical thinking, media literacy, and social activism through introspective and peer collaborative activities. Youth explore their own humanity through honest storytelling, creative audio, and film. This event is an exciting opportunity to speak with the SIGHT & SOUND students about their experiences in creating their media and their thoughts about sharing them with the broader community.

For more information, contact Shaun Wilson (843) 325-0115.

Network with arts administration professionals sharing their career experiences in leadership and professional development. Engage discussion with a distinguished panel of Executive Directors from local arts organizations.

Event details also available here.

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Creative Conversation designed to highlight the correlation between the arts, the economy, and education. An excellent networking session, against the backdrop of one of the city's historic public schools (1908s - 1950s), now a beautiful art gallery.

Portlock Galleries at SoNo, the city's art gallery, also houses the offices of the City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, Senior Programs and Therapeutic Recreation.

Come share what challenges you have faced along your own path so far in this peer-to-peer chat about arts administration challenges and successes. Many times we can gain perspective on our path by hearing about others' journeys. After the discussion, please join us for happy hour and networking at an area restaurant.

The purpose of this Creative Conversation is to increase the awareness of supporting the arts in our schools as a tool for effective learning among K-12 students.

This will be achieved by presenting best practices of arts in learning initiatives currently integrated in WJCC and York school divisions, showcasing WHRO public broadcasting educational projects and experiencing exemplary arts in education programming. 

Audience will leave Creative Conversation with an increased awareness of how arts are used as a catalyst for learning and knowledge of arts in education advocacy organizations.

The timeliness of this session is paramount given potential of cuts to arts in education programming with our current economic climate. Preserving arts in education programming is essential to our youth, schools and community. Research reveals:

• Arts education impacts cognitive development
• Students who participate in arts programs demonstrate improved academic performance and lower dropout rates
• Arts education nurtures creative thinking skills necessary in today’s economic environment

This Creative Conversation’ target audience includes parents, educators, elected officials, school board and business community members.

As we ALL know, the Eastside is home to some of the most powerful technology-based companies. It is also home to a community of technology creatives: artists and technologists for whom the lines of distinction blur. Join in presentations and conversations on those blurring lines and opportunities for cross-over and collaboration. Then, let's enjoy a post-panel reception of drinks and snacks, together.

The People:  Wisconsin’s emerging generation of arts leaders - energetic and creative young  artists, performers, administrators and entrepreneurs from around Wisconsin

The Purpose:

• Learn more about pressing issues in the field, in the state and in the world that affect your work
• Get some critical leadership skills needed now and in the future
• Make new friends and colleagues – reconnect with old ones
• Engage with an enduring network of people who are doing the kind of work you are doing.

The Schedule:  To be announced; expect plenty of interesting speakers, energizing discussions, fun art-making, and scintillating conversation.