Arts Tune-Up

FREE ARTS ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AT “ARTS TUNE-UP”

SEPTEMBER 11 IN LONG BEACH

Individual artists and small budget organizations can benefit from free expert advice and information on various aspects of arts management on Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at an “Arts Tune-Up” at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Even though the event is free, it is recommended that participants register via SurveyMonkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/longbeach0911

The fast -paced “arts tune-up” format works like this: There will be several tables set up with an arts expert/consultant addressing a specific subject located at each table. Participants choose a topic they want to learn more about. After 25 minutes, participants rotate to another table with a topic of interest as the sessions repeat. There will be a total of 5 round-robin sessions of 25 minutes each. Participants are welcome to come by for an hour or stay for the entire morning.

Topics for individual artists include Advocacy, Arts Education In-School Resources (K-12) & Working in Arts Education (K-12), Fundraising for Individual Artists, Getting Your Sh*t Together, Green Art Initiatives, Health Insurance for Individual Artists, Individual Artist Resources/Investing in Artists, Intro to Public Art,  Is Getting a Masters in Arts Administration the Right Choice for You and PR for Performing Artists.

Topics for small budget arts organizations include Advocacy, Arts Education In-School Resources (K-12) & Working in Arts Education (K-12), Cultural and Community Outreach, Fundraising for Organizations, LA Stage Alliance and Census & Patron Manager Programs and Marketing for Arts Organizations.

THE FACTS

WHAT

ARTS TUNE-UP for Individual Artists and Small Budget Arts Organizations

WHEN

Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE

Museum of Latin American Art

Sculpture & Events Garden

628 Alamitos Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90802

HOW MUCH

FREE, but registration is recommended

HOW TO REGISTER

REGISTER through SurveyMonkey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/longbeach0911

PARKING

Parking is available for at no charge

MORE INFORMATION

Anji Gaspar-Milanovic

Technical Assistance Programs Manager

Los Angeles County Arts Commission, 213 202-3981

The Arts Tune-Up is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Arts Council for Long Beach in collaboration with the Museum of Latin American Art, LA Stage Alliance and the Center for Cultural Innovation.