Conference: Arts Day 2010, Madison

03/02/2010 - 12:00pm
03/03/2010 - 4:00pm

 

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SUPPORT ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES  FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE IN WISCONSIN 

On Arts Day, people who care about Wisconsin’s future will come together to support investment in the state’s artistic, creative and human  resources, to enhance and strengthen arts opportunities for everyone, everywhere in the state. 

Tue, Mar 2 Pre-Arts Day workshops:  Surviving/Thriving in the Arts (practical, pro-active advice and ideas for arts leaders in the new economy) and Advocate training  

Wed, Mar 3 Arts Day: 

  • The Arts Day Legislative Breakfast, 8:30-10 am.  Featured speakers include Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers.  Student art projects from Milwaukee’s Arts @ Large program will be featured during the Breakfast.  
  • An update on the Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education’s report and recommendations, 11 am – 12 noon, featuring best practices and models in arts and creativity in education from communities around Wisconsin.   
  • A free public concert in the Capitol Rotunda, featuring with the Parkview High School Symphonic Band of Orfordville, 12 noon, sponsored by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association. 
  • A meeting of the Wisconsin Emerging Arts Leaders Network, 2-3 pm - bringing together the next generation of arts leaders! 
  • The presentation of the annual Rabin Youth Arts Awards by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras 
  • Constituent visits with state legislators and elected officials 
  • The latest information on the issues facing the arts in Wisconsin 
  • Networking and friend-making for Wisconsin’s creative sector 

Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison; and State Capitol, Madison 

Cost:

Pre-Arts Day workshops: Arts Wisconsin Members - Free; nonmembers: $10 per participant

Arts Day: $20 per participant, with additional discounts available.  For more info/to register: www.artswisconsin.org, 608 255 8316, or akatz@artswisconsin.org

Arts Day is presented by a strong statewide coalition of arts, business, educational, government and civic partner organizations and others.