CONVENTION RECEPTION, KEYNOTES & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

FRIDAY October 2nd - ALL CONVENTION KICK OFF EVENT 6:30 PM:

Reception and Workshops are INCLUDED in $30 Price (when paid in advance of October 2nd; $35 at the door price); Student rate is $30 in advance of October 2nd and $25 at the door price Full scholarships also available:

6:30-9:00 -- Reception in the Theatre - artful cuisine Reception by Chef Maurice Zeck (Hotel Restaurant & Tourism, NMSU) - special speaker John Villani (author of 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America), followed by Q & A on how we can become one, or how we already are one.

The Reception will include delicious hors d' oeuvres and refreshments as well as entertainment and guest speakers.

Reception Music: Megan McQueen - Singer; Jeremy on Guitar

October 3rd will include a whole day event of performances, workshops, art demonstrations, various food vendors, and a spectacular grand finale.

 

SATURDAY October 3rd WORKSHOPS

(included in $30 pre-pay price or $35 at the door ($20 student price; $25 at the door), received before Oct 2nd FINAL VERSION OF WORKSHOP SCHEDULE - BROCHURE - There are full scholarships for any artist that needs it to attend workshops

9:00 – 10:30 AM October 3rd 2009 - Morning Workshops (CHOOSE 1 of 9 options)

• Drumming - Karuna Warren and the New World Drummers (Workshop Bio)
• What’s Art in the Schools Artists/Educators - Alma d'arte
• Arts Advocacy - Misha Sanchez (Workshop Bio)
• Artforce Development - Lamaia Vaughn (Workshop Bio)
• Philosophy of What’s Art - Luis Cruz (Workshop Bio)
• Culinary Arts - Chef Lynn Linde (Workshop Bio)
• Drum-Making - Yolanda Martinez (Workshop Bio)
• Web Design DACC - Media Arts
• Goal Setting for Artists and Arts Organizations - Steven Chavira (Workshop Bio)
  

10:30 – 12:00 Everyone Please Attend: PLENARY WORKSHOP: Shaping Future of Arts Economy of Southern New Mexico

• 12:00 – 2:00 Lunch with food vendors at the Street Festival or restaurants in the Downtown Mall

2:00-3:30 Afternoon Workshops CHOOSE 1 of 9 options)

• Collecting Art - Jenni Higginbotham and Paul Schranz
• Connecting the Dots: Arts and Economic Impact - Mary Carter (Workshop Bio)
• Networking for Sales In an Arts Business - George Pintar (Workshop Bio)
• From Memory to Memoir Anna Paradox (Workshop Bio)
• Culinary Arts Chef Lynn Linde (Workshop Bio)
• History of Women Artists of the Southwest - Laurie Churchill and Joan Jensen (Workshop Bio, Churchill)
• Writing Press Releases And Marketing for Artists - Sherry Reese
• Web Design DACC Media Arts
• Financial Literacy and the Arts - Savonne Griffin
  
  3:30-4:30 – Grand Finale at the Street Festival - outdoor Stage

STORYTELLING to SHAPE THE FUTURE of SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO CREATIVE ECONOMY - In the WIA Building Schedule for the event - will take place on Saturday the 3rd of October from 10:30 to 12:00 and from 2:00 to 3:30 at the WIA association. - CARD for this event | One page handout

10:30-11:00 Dorothy Ormes - History of Mesilla
11:00-11:30 Douglas Jackson - St Genevieve Church
11:30-12:00 Joe Gladstone -Native American storytelling

2:00-2:30 Gale Ginn - Rodeo stories
2:30-3:00 Cal Traylor - Pat Garrett murder
3:00-3:30 Linda Musacchio Adorisio - First National Bank of Las Cruces

GO TO STREET FESTIVAL SATRUDAY OCT 3rd SCHEDULE

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