Agenda
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Join us from 7-9pm at the Riverview Lodge for a wine and cheese networking event. Complimentary appetizers will be served. Representatives from Ontario Arts Council will be in attendance.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
8:30 - Registration
8:45 - ARTprenuer: Shape our cities for the 21st century - Gord Hume
9:45 - Refreshment Break & Networking
10:05 - Faces of the ARTpreneur - To be announced
11:00 - Breakout Sessions
12:30 - Lunch & Networking
1:30 - Social Media Marketing - Stephanie Ash, Firedog Communications
1:30 - Right Brain Business Planning - Mike Greaves, NW Business Centre
3:00 - Refreshment Break & Networking
3:15 - Funding Opportunities - NOHFC, Ontario Arts Council, PACE
4:00 - Closing Remarks - Northwest Business Centre
ARTpreneur: Shape our cities for the 21st century
Gord Hume
This exclusive presentation at the ARTpreneur conference will talk about the vital contributions of artists and creators to building better towns and cities; how artists are leading community revitalization and creating new economic opportunities; and why municipalities need to do Cultural Plans and change their old way of doing business.
Using examples from around the world, Gord’s dynamic illustrations of how artists helped to change cities and towns will excite the audience. From public art to architecture, Gord will show how artists are vital to creating dynamic and vibrant communities that can prosper and grow. And he’ll offer specific suggestions on how artists can work with local municipalities to grow the arts sector and improve their economic opportunities.
Faces of the ARTpreneur
Various Speakers
This panel of successful ARTpreneurs will speak to the audience on their individual business success story. Success is only measurable by one's own assessment and this panel of artists will be a testament to that. Be inspired; be informed; learn from those who have done it.
Breakout Sessions
During this breakout session period all participants will be able to interact and learn for others on various topics related to ARTpreneurial activities. Topics include: portfolio development; business finance, price setting, government collaboration, funding opportunities, and much more. Upon registration, please select the topics of most interest to you.
Social Media Marketing
Stephanie Ash
Web 2.0 has taken the world, and business world, by storm in the past decade. It is no longer acceptable to be running a business and not utilizing some form of social media. Whether it be blogging, Facebook, YouTube or other such media, learn what all the resources are and some tips and trick to engage your business with the world online.
Right Brain Business Planning
Mike Greaves
This session will introduce the business planning process which will allow you to get your venture off on the right foot. The business plan is a vital component in launching and growing your business. Extensive time will be focused on marketing your business, which is a fundamental strategy needed to succeed.
Funding Opportunities
Ontario Arts Council, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund, Patricia Area Community Endeavours
This forum will give you a firm understanding of the funding opportunities available for artists and entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario.
The Ontario Arts Council will walk you through its programs, artist eligibility, components of funding applications, how applications are assessed, and types of eligible projects.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund will outline its entrepreneurial programming with provides funding resources to new businesses.
*This one hour panel discussion on "funding opportunities" is free to the public. Full conference registration still applies for participation in all other sessions.
