Agenda
The event will take place from 9:00am - 4:30pm at the Best Western Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre on March 31, 2009.
9:00 - "Courage of the Artist" - Judy Slivinski
10:00 - Refreshment Break & Networking
10:15 - ARTpreneur Success Story - Jordan L. Miller
11:15 - Successful Selling Strategies - Kris Goold, Tammy Zebruck
11:15 - Art & Money - Shawn Brown
12:30 - Lunch & Networking
1:15 - Funding Opportunities (Free to public) - Ontario Arts Council - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Canada Council for the Arts
2:45 - Refreshment Break & Networking
3:00 - Social Media & the Future of Marketing - Laura Madison
3:00 - Grant Proposal Writing - Ontario Arts Council
3:00 - Aboriginal Arts - Ontario Arts Council
4:30 - Closing Remarks - Northwest Business Centre
6:00 - ARTifacts Exhibition and Reception - Lake of the Woods Museum
Courage of the Artist
Judy Slivinski
This keynote presentation will break the ice at the ARTpreneur Conference. A dynamic and motivational speaker, Judy Slivinski will take you through the art journey and prove to you success can be inevitable given the right skills, drive, support, and business acumen. Be educated, be motivated; Judy will provide a great kick start to the full day’s activities.
ARTpreneur Success Story
Jordan Miller
Jordan Miller is a young female ARTpreneur who will provide you with her uplifting success story. Jordan will speak about the steps she took toward success; how the art school experience changed her life; the ups and downs of starting her two galleries and collectives; how she balances creating art and the job of being an entrepreneur; and the importance of mentorship.
Successful Selling Strategies
Kris Goold, Tammy Zebruck
Join a panel of experienced artists to learn about all the different forms and channels available to sell art; how to sell to galleries; and how to present yourself professionally to potential buyers, wholesalers, commissioned salespeople, etc. There will be opportunities to ask specific questions about your art and receive feedback and tips from artists who have been through the trenches when it comes to selling.
Art & Money
Shawn Brown
This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of self-employment income. Topics include: how to identify which expenses you incur are deductible and how to deduct them; how to calculate expenses such as business-use-of-home and business-use-of-personal vehicle; and whether your art has PST or GST implications and how to charge and remit the taxes. Also find out how self-employment income affects your personal income tax.
Funding Opportunities
Ontario Arts Council - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Canada Council for the Arts
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 Young Entrepreneur Program which provides grant financing for new full-time businesses in Northern Ontario.
The Canada Council for the Arts will present an overview of the programs and resources that it has available, and shed light on its application process.
*This 1.5 hour panel discussion on "funding opportunities" is free to the public. Full conference registration still applies for participation in all other sessions.
Social Media & the Future of Marketing
Laura Madison
Social media tools such as Facebook, My Space, and Twitter are taking over our lives. Learn about the future of online marketing and how it can positively impact your dreams of creating a successful art business.
Grant Proposal Writing
Ontario Arts Council
This workshop, hosted by the Ontario Arts Council, will give you some training on what is involved when it comes to creating successful Northern Arts funding applications. Topics will include describing the project, developing a budget, and providing support materials.
Aboriginal Arts
Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Officer will work exclusively with Aboriginal artists in this workshop, teaching you about specific programs and opportunities for Aboriginal artists. In addition, there will be one-on-one time available to discuss individual work, projects, and needs.
