Previous Workshops
Feb. 1, 2012
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and the Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council hosted a workshop which provided important information about tax filing requirements for artists. Partners from BlumShapiro covered IRS regulations pertaining to creative practice.
October 26, 2011
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) and the Fairfield Arts Center hosted an artist workshop which instruction participants on how to properly photograph their artwork. The workshop was led by Regina Madwed, Capitol PhotoInteractive’s principal photographer, and coverd the importance of lighting, formatting, and how to properly upload images onto a computer.
May 9, 2011
Jane Pollak, the author of Soul Proprietor, 101 Lessons From A Lifestyle Entrepreneur is a living example of how to turn a passion into a thriving business. Now a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author and business coach, Jane launched her business career in the unlikely field of egg decoration! Jane shared with the artists how to create a passionate business life that is balanced and truly meaningful.
This event was presented by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and the Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council.
Taking Care of Business - 2010 Artist Workshop Series
Career Strategies for Visual Artists
Hosted by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
March 6, April 10 and May 1, 2010
Click here to listen to the audio links of this conference.
Conference topics included:
Keynote speaker: Jackie Battenfield, author, The Artists Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love.
Keynote speaker: James Grace, co-Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council, Greater Boston.
Keynote speaker: Karen Atkinson, teacher, workshop leader and author of business software for artists.
Workshops were presented by The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
Coordinating Organizations:
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Greater Hartford Arts Council
Arts Council of Greater New Haven
Support Organizations:
Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance- Shoreline Arts Alliance
Northwest Connecticut Arts Council- Arts & Culture Collaborative/Waterbury Region
Norwich Arts Council- Windham Arts Collaborative
Putnam Regional Cultural Assessment
The workshop series was made possible by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.
Introduction to CT Commission on Culture and Tourism’s (CCT)
Learn how to add your art to the image bank and get into the review process for public art projects that can lead to lucrative commissions.
Learn marketing strategies for promoting your artwork in CT and beyond from two presenters who are hard to categorize—savvy artists, award-winning designers, creative business people, networkers and connoisseurs of new media.
Learn how to expand your professional opportunities from an artist who has received many grants and residencies to further her career.
Learn how social media such as Facebook and can be used to promote your art and develop patrons from two presenters who are hard to categorize— savvy artists, award-winning designers, creative business people, networkers and connoisseurs of new media.
Learn what the regional newspapers are looking for when it comes to event features and listings. Meet some editors who will give you the real scoop!
Register for workshops by calling (203) 256-2329, or emailing your name and contact information to info@CulturalAllianceFC.org Participation is free for members of the Cultural Alliance or $10 for non-members. To become a member or for more information about CAFC visit http://www.culturalalliancefc.org/
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is supported in part by the
CT Commission on Culture and Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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