Business of Art Workshops 2008
Announcing our 11th annual series of Business of Arts Workshops designed to help individual artists and arts organizations succeed in their arts careers and businesses.
Workshop fees are $8 for BCAA members and $15 for non-members. Additional $5 materials fee may be charged for all participants.
Please R.S.V.P. to 303.447.2422 or http://www.bouldercountyarts.org/calendar to reserve your space and workshop materials. Purchase tickets at the door.
Refreshments will be provided by Espress-Oh! cafe.
Tax Considerations for Artists and the Self Employed
Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 6:30-9:00
Dairy Center for the Arts, V-room
General accounting and tax information for artists and organizations will be discussed. Bill Jones will provide a tax workbook outlining specific tax deductions and tax considerations for arts organizations and individual artists. Question and answer session to follow presentation.
Speaker: William Jones from Marty, Lyle, Doty and Jones
Special presentation by Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
Writing a Resume, Artist Statement and Cover Letter
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:30-9:00
Dairy Center for the Arts, V-room
Learn how to write a winning resume, artist statement and cover letter from professionals in the fields of visual arts, music and theater.
Special presentation by Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
How to Photograph Your Visual or Performing Arts
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 6:30-9:00
Dairy Center for the Arts, V-room
Description: Have you ever had to create images of your performance or exhibit to market yourself or your organization? Wondering what images will look the best and how to make them that way? In this workshop you will learn how to document your visual or performing arts. Learn from the professionals how to capture the images and use them in ways that will make the greatest impact.
Speakers:
Rebekah West - Director, Atlas Center for the Arts, Media & Performance
Brooke Parkin – Marketing/Development Director, Boulder Ballet, Company + School
Mark Leffingwell - Daily Camera Photographer
Ken Sanville - Photographer, Visual Arts
Jenny Phillips - Marketing Manager, Dairy Center for the Arts
Special presentations:
Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
Todd Sargent - Alpine Media Duplication, providing replication, duplication, printing, conversion, transfer, and compression for artists and arts organizations.
Digital Image File Management and Manipulation
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6:30-9:00
Dairy Center for the Arts, V-room
Learn the basics about how to save, reproduce, re-size and re-format your digital image files. Bring in a CD or Flash Drive with your images for demonstrations.
Presenter: Lydia Pottoff, Partner, Epicenter Creative
Special presentation by Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
Develop a Winning Submission Package or Portfolio
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30-9:00
The Art Underground
901 Front Street, Suite B100, Louisville
Learn to set yourself apart from the rest in selection processes with professionally presented submission materials. These materials can be used for portfolios, media packets, call for entries, auditions, contests, grants, and more. Work one-on-one with a professional in each of the arts disciplines to create your own portfolio. Bring images, resumes, bios, artist statements, etc. for review.
Presenters:
Dance: Katie Elliott, Director, 3rd Law Dance/Treater
Theater: Dick Devin, Theatrical Designer/Producer
Film/Media: Robin Beeck, Executive Director, Boulder International Film Festival/Colorado Film Society
Music: Eric Holden Young
Special presentation by Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
Insurance Concerns for the Artist and Arts Organization
Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 6:30-9:00
The Art Underground
901 Front Street, Suite B100, Louisville
Do you have insurance to cover your performers, your performance space and your board? This workshop will focus on the insurance needs of artists and arts organizations.
Presenters: To be announced
Special presentation by Jodee Bennett from Boulder Municipal Employees Credit Union on banking issues. BCAA members receive free banking services from BMECU.
For a complete schedule of the Art and Science of Creativity Series, taking place September through March, 2008, click here.
