11TH ANNUAL YES ARTISTS' CONFERENCE: BUSINESS SKILLS FOR CREATIVE SOULS
A day of inspiration and information for artist-entrepreneurs from all artistic disciplines
Cost:
$25 Early-Bird Registration (before
May 16)
$30 Regular Registration
(An animated and interactive networking session will take place
during the lunch break. You can choose to add $15 to your
registration fee to have YES pre-order a boxed lunch for you or you
can supply your own bag lunch for the networking session.)
*Please note: You will not be able to purchase a YES boxed lunch
onsite.
BUSINESS SKILLS FOR CREATIVE SOULS
In its 11th year of providing insight through workshops and panel discussions, the YES Artists Conference will take place at the De Sève Theatre and will host inspiring panel discussions featuring Montreal’s most renowned artists, celebrities, and industry representatives, including a keynote address by acclaimed screenwriter/playwright Steve Galluccio (Mambo Italiano, Funkytown). Presentations and discussions will focus on alternative fundraising, media relations, social media & marketing.
Creativity, talent and a desire for self-expression are essential to being an artist, but making a living and developing professionally as an artist also requires commitment, business skills and a strategic approach. Building a successful artistic career is as competitive and challenging as starting a profession or launching a business, so in order to make your mark, it is important to distinguish yourself not only through your work, but also through entrepreneurial efforts.
This conference will help you develop the tools you need to succeed.
Conference speakers/presenters include:
Steve Galluccio, Screenwriter & Playwright (Keynote
Speaker)
Aleece Germano – President & Founder, The S.W.A.P. Team
Carolyn Flower – Owner, Agence Flower Communications Agency
Jamie O’Meara – Former Editor-in-Chief, Hour Magazine
Andy Nulman – President, Festivals & Television, Just For
Laughs
Paul Cargnello – Musician & Songwriter
Bettina Forget – Gallery Owner & Visual Artist, Atelier Bettina
Forget
Johanna Nutter – Actor, Writer & Artistic Director,
Freestanding Productions
Roger Sinha – Artistic Director, Choreographer & General
Manager, Sinha Danse
Sarah Spring – President, Parabola Films
Carmine Starnino – Writer & Senior Editor, Reader’s Digest
To register by phone, call 514-878-9788.