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Summit for Wisconsin's Emerging Arts Leaders, Milwaukee

12/03/2009 - 9:00am
12/03/2009 - 4:00pm
Arts Action Alert 10-12-09
Wisconsin's Emerging Arts Leaders 3rd Annual Summit
December 3, 2009, Milwaukee
 
 

The event: 3rd Annual Summit for Wisconsin's Emerging Arts Leaders

The date: Thursday, December 3, 2009

The time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The location: Wayne & Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center, 926 East Burleigh Street, Milwaukee

Presented by: Arts Wisconsin, Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Artists Resource Network, with support from the Florentine Opera Company, Wisconsin Arts Board, National Endowment for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts

The topic: Social media - what to do with it - what it means for the arts, and for work and life

The description: Are you part of the next generation of Wisconsin arts leaders? Join Arts Wisconsin, Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Artists Resource Network for the Wisconsin Emerging Arts Leaders Third Annual Summit on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. This all-day summit will address the hot topic of social media, asking how arts professionals can use the growing number of applications and internet resources to advance key goals in the arts (and in their lives!). Through panel presentations, case studies, hands-on experimentation and lots of great conversation, participants will tackle these exciting issues while networking with peers and colleagues from around the state. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at the brand new Lueders Florentine Opera Center-a great starting point for exploring the arts-rich RiverWest area of Milwaukee at the end of the day

The people: Wisconsin's 21st century generation of arts leaders - creative young artists, performers, administrators and entrepreneurs from around Wisconsin

The purpose:
  • Learn about the programs and people who are making change and leading the way locally and globally
  • get some critical leadership skills needed now and in the future
  • make new friends and colleagues - reconnect with old ones
  • engage with a lasting network of people who are doing the kind of work you are doing.
The schedule: Expect plenty of interesting speakers, energizing discussions, fun art-making, and scintillating conversation. The program so far (subject to change and expansion):
  • 9:00am: Registration, Coffee and Rolls, Conversation
  • 10:00am: Welcome and Introductions
  • 10:30am: Unlocking Social Media for Arts Marketing, Technology, and Fundraising
  • Bring your laptop for a hands-on experience and explore the potential of social media applications and internet resources. Featuring guest speakers TBA.
  • 12:00noon: Lunch and Case Presentation: RedLine Milwaukee, an Interactive Arts Center (RedLine leaders invited)
  • 1:30pm: Managing Your Message (So it Doesn't Manage You)
  • A panel discussion on how social media adds to the complexity of public relations for arts businesses and organizations. Real-life examples included. Panelists TBA.
  • 3:00pm: Breakout Roundtables on Specific Fields, Disciplines and Issues
  • 4:00pm: Conference Ends/Evening Begins
Registration information:  Registration for this day-long event is only $25, and includes all conference materials and refreshments during the day. Click here to register online today!