BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE II

March 30 - April 1, 2023

Location: Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston, suite 100, Madison

Thank you to all of the attendees, volunteers, presenters and sponsors who brought incredible energy, insights, and a remarkable sense of collaboration to the Second Annual Business of Art Conference!

We were honored by an address from Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi, and revitalized to hear from Director of Wisconsin Arts Board, George Tzougros, President & CEO of Arts Midwest, Torrie Allen, and Director of the Chazen Museum of Art, Dr. Amy Gilman, in addition to 27 presenters and over 100 registrants.

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Thursday, March 30
9 am - 12 pm

Day 1: Grant Writing with Tom Linfield

Interactive grant writing workshop with Madison Community Foundation’s Vice President of Community Impact, Tom Linfield

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Grantwriting Workshop

Friday, March 31
8 Am - 5:30 pm

Day 2: Workshops

8:00 am - 8:45 am: Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Welcome & Keynotes

  • Dane County Executive Joe Parisi

  • Torrie Allen, President & CEO, Arts Midwest: Amplifying Midwestern Creativity: Arts Midwest’s plan for powering thriving, entrepreneurial and welcoming communities

10:00 am - 11:15 am (select one):

  • Session 1: UW Law Center: Copyright Law and Art - Content Creation and Technology (Emily Buchholz, Jeffrey Glazer)

  • Session 2: Making a Public Art Project (Gail Simpson and Aris Georgiades - Actual size Artworks, Dean Proctor - Vandewalle & Associates)

11:30 am - 12:45 pm (select one):

  • Session 1: The Art of Video Storytelling (Jamie Perez)

  • Session 2: How to Become Your Biggest Ally in Your Business (Audifax)

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm -2:00 pm: Keynote: Dr. Amy Gilman: Trust the Process: How the Chazen is Redefining Collaboration and Inclusion

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm (select one):

  • Session 1: Bookkeeping to Achieve Your Business Goals (Victoria Thayer)

  • Session 2: Audio Production for Podcast: Storytelling in the Digital Age (Gianofer Fields)

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm: Wrap up
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Surprise Musical Guest
5 pm - 7 pm: Reception with appetizers, networking and music by Ced Ba'etch’

Saturday, April 1
8 am - 2 pm

Day 3: Workshops

8 am - 9:15 am: Continental breakfast and professional headshots by appointment (included with registration, limited slots available, sign up on 03/31).

9:30 am - 10:45 am (select one):

  • Session 1: Mind Your Own (art) Business Panel Discussion (Monica Cliff, Kyra Johnson, Clyde Mayberry, Catrina J. Sparkman, Dr. Iva Ugrcic)

  • Session 2: Curriculum Development for Teaching Artists (Ceara Yahn)

11:00 am - 12:15 pm (select one):

  • Session 1: How to Use Social Media to Elevate Your Brand and Build a Community (Gaonou Lo)

  • Session 2: Workplace Ergonomics (Rebecca Fraire)

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm (select one):

  • Session 1: Freelance Writing Biz Boot Camp (Rachel Werner)

  • Session 2: Effective Studio Sessions (Corey Whitmore, Rob Dz, Phil Money, Joey V)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Lunch & Networking
2:30 - 3:00: Prize Drawing & Behind Creative

Highlights from the 2022 Business of Art Conference

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS