The 6th annual BizArt Conference is shaping up to be an engaging two days of workshops,
panel discussions, peer reviews and opportunities to network with fellow artists and conference
presenters. It's a great opportunity to expand your skills as an arts entrepreneur.
Successful artists don't work in isolation. They know that to thrive and adapt in good times
as well as bad, collaboration is the key to a brilliant career. As one artist once told Ms.
Rosenberg, "Success is a social activity." So, how do successful artists practice and use
collaboration in their careers? To write her latest book, "The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing,"
Rosenberg interviewed dozens of flourishing artists from across the country. What she discovered
is, though they come from a wide variety of disciplines, they all had similar tendencies or habits
that helped them succeed, both as an artist and as an entrepreneur. The most striking similarity
was the ability to collaborate with partners and/or in teams.
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Workshops for Specific Disciplines |
Washington
Lawyers for the Arts
(Speakers: Harold Federow)
"Copyright Law All Artists Want to Know"
Saturday, 1:30pm
About WA Lawyers for the Arts: Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) is a nonprofit service
organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Washington state by creating alliances and making legal resources
accessible to artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. Through its Speakers Bureau program, WLA
facilitates the partnership of volunteer attorneys with organizations and educational institutions to offer
presentations specific to their legal needs.
About Harold Federow : Harold Federow is a technology and IP lawyer. He is currently Contract
and Vendor Manager for the Information and Communications Technology Department of the Port of Seattle where he
functions as counsel to the department, being responsible for all IP and licensing matters. Harold is a volunteer
attorney with Washington Lawyers for the Arts and Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations.
Harold is a supervising attorney for IP law students at the University of Washington's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic.
He is immediate past Chair of the Association for Corporate Counsel's IT, Privacy and eCommerce committee. He
has lectured on IP topics in classes and at the ACC's annual convention.
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Speaker:
Dan Mayer
"What Every Artist Needs to Know about Contracts"
Friday, 9:45am
Both visual and performing artists have their works presented or exhibited by galleries and theatres who require
a contract or letter of agreement. It is important to be familiar with the purpose of these binding agreements
and know how to negotiate the right kind of agreement for your work.
About Dan Mayer: Currently the Executive Director of the Kirkland Performance Center, Dan is
also a regular instructor with ArtsNOW's Edge Program. Dan received his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve
University and has been a non-profit executive and board member for a variety of cultural and arts non-profit
agencies for the past 20 years.
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Speaker:
Mary Jane Beufrand
"Writing the Artist Statement"
Saturday, 9:00am
You know how to create an engaging work of visual art, but how to create the same engaging expression with
words? Author and editor Mary Jane Beaufrand will provide the guidance visual artists need when asked to write
about themselves and their work. Beaufrand will demonstrate how the artist statement differs from a narrative
resume and what will catch a gallery's eye and enrich a viewer's appreciation of your work.
About Mary Jane Beaufrand: Mary Jane Beaufrand is the author of two young adult novels, The
River, which has been nominated for Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award, and Primavera. Beaufrand has a B.A.
from Wellesley College, a M.A. in Creative Writing from Bennington College and a Certificate in Editing from UW.
She currently teaches Writing at Bellevue College and for three years she was the President of the Board for The
Seattle Review. A variety of her stories and articles have been published in several anthologies and magazines.
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Speaker:
Mindy Hardwick
"Publish in Anthologies"
Friday, 1:30pm
This workshop will explore how we can add credits to our writing resume by publishing pieces in anthologies.
Participants in the workshop will participate in a hands-on writing session in which we write a personal narrative
designed for an anthology such as Cup of Comfort or Thin Threads. Participates will be provided with a handout
including resources for publishing with anthologies.
About Mindy Hardwick: Ms. Hardwick is a published children's writer and educator. She holds an
MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. Among her many endeavors, Mindy facilitates
poetry workshops with teens at Denney Youth Juvenile Justice Center and is the co-editor of four anthologies written
by the teens she's worked with at the center. For more information: www.MindyHardwick.com
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Speaker:
Jacqueline Peterson
"Better, Smarter, Richer, Seven Business Principles for Creative Entrepreneurs"
Saturday, 9:00am & 1:30pm
Traditional business advice tells the entrepreneur how to use their time to build a business, but creative
entrepreneurs also need to use their time to create their work. They need a different model than the traditional
business model. Based on interviews, observations and years of working with her creative clients, Jackie
developed the seven principles that have proved successful for many.
About Jacqueline Peterson: Jacqueline Peterson has worked with small businesses and creative
entrepreneurs for over 30 years. She is a author, CPA, entrepreneur and business coach. She was named one of the
100 most powerful women in the Northwest and recently won the Portland Chamber of Commerce's prestigious President's
award in recognition of her years of working on behalf of the small business community in the region. Currently
Jackie works as a strategic advisor/instructor for the Small Business Development Center of Portland Community
College and maintains an independent consulting practice.
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Speaker:
Meredith Arnold
"Exhibiting Your Art"
Saturday, 11:00am
Discover some key nuts and bolts for getting art work into galleries and other display venues. Choosing
appropriate display opportunities for your work, knowing what is expected of you and making it easy for a curator
to select your work is simple once you understand what you need to do to increase your rate of success. Stop
spinning your wheels in all the wrong ways and learn how to work smarter, not harder!
About Meredith Arnold: Meredith Arnold is a comedian artist working in mixed media specializing
in one of a kind of jewelry pieces, sculpture, painting and book works. She is an instructor at Edmonds Community
College and teaches all over the U.S. and internationally. Her students enjoy the humorous learning environment
she presents along with information packed class content. Her work is published in many books and magazines.
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Speaker:
Kathy Collins
"Creating a Second Career in Art"
Saturday, 11:00am
Ms. Collins will present a discussion session based on her popular article "How I Created a Second Career in Art,"
published in the April 2007 issue of The Artist's Magazine. This is an excellent opportunities to learn from others
who are holding down two careers, as well as swap information and insights with others who are doing the same.
About Kathy Collins: Trained and still practicing as a physician, Ms. Collins is also an
enthusiastic bicyclist and watercolorist and an instructor. Her works have been featured in many galleries and her
award-winning paintings have been juried into shows nation-wide and featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine, The
Artist's Magazine, and Splash 10. She is a Signature member of both the Northwest and Montana Watercolor Societies
and Women Painters of Washington.
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Speakers:
Llysa Holland &
Andrew Litzky
"No Audition Required: Producing Your Performance"
Friday, 3:15pm
Fringe theatre and dance, community concerts and recitals, festivals and fairs, street performers, presenting
companies... for over twenty years self-producing your own performance has been widely accepted by audiences, funders,
and artists. Whether you are renting a venue in your home town, or want to hit the road touring, or doing both, the
"artistic wranglers" of Seattle's theater simple have the first-hand knowledge to help you on your way to self-producing
your own work.
About Llysa Holland & Andrew Litzky: Performing in Seattle and touring since the summer of
1991, Holland and Litzky's company, theater simple, has been acclaimed, praised and given awards from audiences, media
and arts councils around the world. And in order to make some our visions come to fruition, we have built six theaters
in Seattle and Australia, and have toured extensively. All told, theater simple has presented over 1,000 performances
of over 40 plays, in four countries, on three continents. And when they aren't doing all that, they are the proprietors
of Hands On Massage.
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Speaker:
Ray Pfortner
"Turn Art into Cards—And Cash!"
Saturday, 11:00am
Note cards are one of the easiest, least costly and yet most useful products you can make from your art in this
challenging economy. They both are a powerful promotional tool and an income stream. Discover how to properly
replicate your art in order to make your cards the best promotional tool they can be and in how to take them out
into the world of selling partners.
About Ray Pfortner: Ray Pfortner has worked in photography for over 20 years - as an educator,
agent, editor, consultant and photographer. His teaching and consulting focuses on the business of being an artist,
for emerging and established talent. Teaching partners include many of the region's colleges, not-for-profits,
art centers, art supply stores. His photography focuses on nature, landscapes and environmental issues and is often
used to support habit conservation. The North American Nature Photography Association awarded him its 2006
Recognition Award for making a difference with his photography and its 2003 Fellow Award for career contributions
to nature photography.
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Artist Trust
(Speaker: Miguel Guillen)
"Online Applications are Here to Stay"
Saturday, 1:30pm
In a changing world of increased dependence on the Internet, Miguel Guillen, Grants Program Manager for Artist
Trust will discuss best practices for applying online for opportunities. He will use the Cuerate system, which
Artist Trust uses for its online applications, as an example.
About Miguel Guillen: Mr. Guillen manages Artist Trust's grant programs, including Grants for
Artist Projects, Fellowships, Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Arts Innovator Award. He also
provides assistance to individual artists through workshops and one-on-one appointments. Miguel has completed the
Arts Management Certificate Program, has an Associate of Arts Degree from Seattle Central Community College and a
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle. He is a practicing visual artist.
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Speaker:
Anne Belov
"Just do it! An artist's Guide to Project and Career Planning"
Friday, 11:00am
Whether you are at the beginning, middle or at the height of your arts career, planning goals and tasks can
define the difference between realization of your aspirations and just getting by. Anne will discuss how she works
backwards from the big picture to the details that achieve your career objectives. Whether you have a "day job"
or are a full-time creative professional, these skills will help you have a more productive and less stressful
creative life.
About Anne Belov: For over 35 years Ms. Belov has been painting and printmaking, with the last
22 years solely supported by her artwork. She has an extensive exhibit, commission and artist-selection resume of
works and projects throughout the Northwest and the U.S., including Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Seattle, Waterworks
Gallery in Friday Harbor, Brackenwood Gallery and Rob Schouten Gallery on Whidbey Island and Gallery903 in Portland,
OR. Anne teaches occasionally at the Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio and has taught at Sev Shoon Printmaking studio
in Ballard. Anne is the organizer, instigator and driving force behind the Whidbey Island Froggwell Biennale.
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Speaker:
Emily Hill
"All Smart Cookies Can Self-Publish!"
Saturday, 9:00am
In this participatory workshop that introduces the fundamentals of independent publishing, the session begins with
an overview of the current state of the publishing world and advances to how, and why, independent publishing is
entering the mainstream. The main body of the workshop will outline the steps involved in ePublishing (Kindle, Nook,
and BookBrewer} and will include how to format and upload to Amazon.com's CreateSpace platform.
About Emily Hill: Emily Hill is a former publication assistant and feature writer for the corporate
newsletter, Weyerhaeuser Today, and currently owns a publishing company which specializes in coaching writers toward
independent publishing. Ms. Hill is the author/publisher of the historical novel, Jenkins: Confederate Blockade Runner
and All Smart Cookies Can Self Publish; and publisher of Mexico On A Motorcycle: Riding Out The Recession.
Independent Publisher eMagazine regularly publishes Ms. Hill's guest columns on self publishing. She is a member of
the Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA) and Small Publishers Association of North America (SPANnet).
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Workshops for Specific Disciplines |
Speaker:
Meredith Arnold
"Have Workshop, Will Travel"
Friday, 3:15pm
Explore the potential for supplemental income from teaching in a variety of locations. Hear how it works from
an artist who is giving workshops around the country. Learn methods of deciding what to teach and what to charge.
Discover how to build your repertoire of venues, take your class on the road, and establish a schedule that will
shorten your marketing curve. Minimize your risks by knowing the challenges ahead of time and make this a smoother
and profitable possibility for you.
About Meredith Arnold: Meredith Arnold is a comedian artist working in mixed media specializing
in one of a kind of jewelry pieces, sculpture, painting and book works. She is an instructor at Edmonds Community
College and teaches all over the U.S. and internationally. Her students enjoy the humorous learning environment
she presents along with information packed class content. Her work is published in many books and magazines.
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Speaker:
Carol Wissmann
"Profiting From Periodicals"
Saturday, 1:30pm
With 51,000 periodicals published annually, opportunities abound writing for magazines, newspapers, and the
abundance of publications targeting a consumer, business, academic, or trade niche. Learn how to quickly connect with,
and keep, the editors who are always looking for good writers.
About Carol Wissmann: Carol Wissmann has been a freelance writer for 70 business, trade, consumer,
literary, and university periodicals. She credits 30 years of success in sales for the know-how to quickly market and
grow a start-up operation. A frequent speaker at colleges and writers' conferences, her practical expertise and
experience simplifies the process of progressing from pen to publication.
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Speaker:
Gloria Lamson
"Reconciliation: Your Art and Life"
Friday, 1:30pm
It's easy to feel pulled apart by the numerous demands and desires for our limited time, energy and resources.
This self-reflective, interactive workshop offers an opportunity to review your 'big picture', evaluate your current
situation and reorient yourself to enable greater harmony in your life/work. Through guided, interactive exercises
you will explore the terrain of your circumstances to find ways that enable you to invoke greater contentment. We
will share strategies and frameworks to empower you to create a more satisfying relationship between your art and
your daily living.
About Gloria Lamson: Lamsons' work has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions since
1975. Gloria was one of the first artists invited for inclusion in www.GreenMuseum.org
that serves the international community representing artists who work with nature. She received a project grant
from Artist Trust in support of "The Island Project" in southeast Alaska and was awarded one of the first artist
residencies from The Colorado Art Ranch. She has created installations for numerous outdoor art parks and is included
in the permanent collections of the Washington Arts Commission, King County Public Art based in Seattle, and John
F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill California.
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Speaker:
Ray Pfortner
"So? What Do I Charge for my Artwork?"
Friday, 3:15pm
All artists know that pricing your art is one the biggest mysteries of being an artist. And the Great Recession
has only made the task seem more challenging. Explore the fundamentals of pricing, from fine art to the licensing
of your work to commercial partners like card and calendar companies and magazines. Learn about negotiating licensing
partners and invaluable published pricing guides.
About Ray Pfortner: Ray Pfortner has worked in photography for over 20 years - as an educator,
agent, editor, consultant and photographer. His teaching and consulting focuses on the business of being an artist,
for emerging and established talent. Teaching partners include many of the region's colleges, not-for-profits,
art centers, art supply stores. His photography focuses on nature, landscapes and environmental issues and is often
used to support habit conservation. The North American Nature Photography Association awarded him its 2006
Recognition Award for making a difference with his photography and its 2003 Fellow Award for career contributions
to nature photography.
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Speaker:
Jennifer McCord &
Roberta Trahan
"Building Business Relationships in an Electronic Era"
Friday, 9:45am
Even in our fast-paced and efficient technological world, basic professional courtesies and personal presentation
still means the difference between lasting success and missed opportunities. Dust off your meet-and-greet hat and
practice putting your best foot forward in this fun, interactive and informative workshop.
About Jennifer McCord: Jennifer McCord is a writer, editor, educator, and publishing consultant
in Seattle. Over 25 years, Jennifer has worked in many areas of the publishing industry—national retailers, New York
publishers, independent presses, and self-publishers. She has served as advisor to University of Washington writing
programs, as president of Seattle Free Lances, and as past president of the Pacific Northwest Writers Assn. She
works extensively with writers and publishers through her consulting business, Jennifer McCord Associates.
About Roberta Trahan: Roberta Trahan is a writer, instructor and marketing consultant with 25
years experience in professional communications--from print journalism and advertising to publicity and event promotion.
Currently teaches MARCOM writing at Bellevue College and offers marketing consultation and services to writers and
other artists through her company, Idyllwynd Communications. Roberta is also an aspiring novelist and is active in
the local writing community.
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Speaker:
Kathy Fowells
"Cooperative Galleries and Artist Collectives"
Friday, 11:00am
A session about everything you've ever wanted to know about cooperatives and collectives, but were (too busy, afraid,
unsure of, etc.) to ask! Join one of our region's successful co-op gallery managers and learn if going the cooperative
route is right for you.
About Kathy Fowells: Kathy is the Gallery Manager of the Columbia City Gallery in Seattle's Rainier
Valley neighborhood. CCG is an artist-run collective that represents over 30 local artists. Kathy Fowells has worked
in the Arts for over twenty years. Her involvement with cooperatives began in the early 90s, when she spent 4 years
in southern Africa consulting with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and numerous artist cooperatives, working to
improve the economic vitality of the arts. At that time, she was awarded a Fulbright grant to document her work. From
1995 - 2002, she ran Mwoyo Arts Gallery in Seattle, which featured contemporary art from cooperatives southern Africa.
She holds a MBA from Seattle University and a Bachelors of International Studies with a focus on Economic Development
from the School of International Training.
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Workshops for Specific Disciplines |
Speaker:
William Frankhouser
"Web & Social Media 101"
Friday, 9:45am
For those without a web site and those who want to get more out of their current web site: Learn the basics of
setting up a web site and connecting to social networks to spread the word about your business. Understand the steps
for purchasing a domain name and web hosting to viewing your site analytics and connecting to social media sites.
About William Frankhouser: Mr. Frankhouser graduated with a Bachelors in Computing and Software
Systems from UW Bothell and is a self-employed owner of WilzDezign,
providing digital multimedia services for web development and photography. He also works at Everett Community College
as an IT Web Developer and part-time instructor. William's passion of digital media includes consulting with small
businesses, from creating complete web solutions to providing photography for local sports events.
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Speaker:
Nancy Rumbel
"Know Your Musical Resources"
Saturday, 11:00am
Anything you wanted to know, or simply discuss with a veteran musician about the music industry, you can glean from
this hour spent with Nancy Rumbel. Nancy's experience of delving into uncharted solo performance and recording
opportunities with musicians, filmmakers, dancers, writers, photographers, painters, bird watchers and even
psychologists have provided her with a very interesting musician's life and will offer you insights into the
adaptability of your musical talent.
About Nancy Rumbel: Nancy Rumbel is a professional composer, recording artist, performer and
teacher. Her primary instruments are oboe, English horn, double wooden ocarinas, clay ocarinas and keyboards. She is
well known for her work for the past 25 years with the GRAMMY award-winning duo Tingstad & Rumbel ,and in the 70s
& 80s recorded and toured extensively with Paul Winter. She has always been in demand for session work due to her
ability to bring these unique instruments into the world of pop, folk, Americana and jazz. Nancy is a pro-active
volunteer with MusiCares and organized a PNW MusiCares committee. She is serving her second term at a Trustee for The
Recording Academy and is a founding Board member as well as the interim President of
BirdNote.org, heard regularly on KPLU.
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Speaker:
Patricia Vaccarino
"Build Your Brand. Build Your Business"
Friday, 1:30pm
This session is an intermediate level marketing workshop for those who have already had some experience with
marketing, PR and Social media. The workshop will guide participants in how to build their own personal brands in order
to increase awareness for who they are and what they do.
About Pactricia Vaccarino: Patricia Vaccarino has over 25 years of experience working with a wide
range of clients, in all areas of public relations: managing worldwide campaigns for global companies and developing
strategy for small companies, startup ventures, non-profits, foundations, and individuals. She owns her own public
relations firm Xanthus Communications and currently represents over 150 individuals ranging from artists, accountants
and attorneys to scientists, medical doctors and designers.
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Speaker:
Andre Bouchard
"100 Promotional Ideas for Under $100"
Friday, 9:45am
Kick-start a project, or power-boost your business with a hundred promotional ideas at low or no cost. This interactive
session will offer various ideas of how to promote your business, exhibit or performance on a limited budget. From
guerilla tactics to low-cost media buys and many ideas in between, participants will leave with something they can
implement quickly, inexpensively and effectively.
About Andre Bouchard: Andre Bouchard grew up on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. He earned his
B.A. in Anthropology and a B.F.A. in Dance from The University of Montana. For eight years, Bouchard was the Managing
Artistic Director for Seattle's Walrus Performance Productions. He is currently the Interim Director of EDCC's Black Box
Theatre and the Manager for Ticketing and Promotions for EDCC's Arts, Culture, and Civic Engagement Program. He volunteers
extensively for the the Snohomish County Arts Commission and WA State Arts Alliance as an Arts Day Team Captain.
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Speaker:
Christopher Comte
"Tax Tips for All Artists"
Friday, 11:00am
Tax Tips for All Artists is designed to help artists of all disciplines develop basic financial and record-keeping
skills that will not only come in handy during tax season, but provide essential tools to help artists conduct their
business in a professional manner.
About Chris Comte: Chris has been a volunteer tax preparer with the Kevin Hadley Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Artists since 2001, and has been Site Coordinator for the past seven years. He is
currently the Membership Director for the Northwest Office of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists,
and also serves as a member of the Seattle Liaison Committee for Actors' Equity Association.
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