*CalArts Professional Development Workshop Series*

*CalArts Professional Development Workshop Series*

*Join us this summer to get your art career on track.*

You asked for more professional development resources and we heard you. CalArts Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to present a three-part workshop series with Karen Atkinson (BFA Art ’84), founder of Getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST), “an artist run company for artists.” Karen will bring her experience as artist, curator, grant writer and editor to this fun and informative series of events. We promise--this won’t be your run-of-the-mill boring business seminar. Come with your questions and share your own insights!

These workshops are designed to provide artists who are at any point in their career with practical and strategic tools to thrive in the real world of the arts. However, we know that opportunities to network are key to your professional development, so each session will begin with the workshop and close with a cocktail hour for participants to relax and meet one another.

Space is limited, so register now! These workshops are open to the public.

*Eyes Wide Open*
Saturday, May 31, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*

Do you feel like you missed the first day of school when they covered the basics? This session will review the nuts and bolts of managing yourself. From time management to project planning to budgets, this session will help you to develop your artist statement, resume and even an elevator speech (if you don’t know what that is, you definitely need to be there!).

Mojitos and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).


*Follow the Money *
Saturday, June 14, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*

Do you know the difference between an RFP and a PDF? It’s not all about deadlines and grant agreements. There are ways to raise money to fund your art practice without grants. Join us to find out how it’s done.

Margaritas and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).

*
The Art of the Deal *
Saturday, July 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*

Managing an art career takes more than creative talent alone. Learn how to negotiate like the experts, deal with the demands of venues and understand the legal issues of bringing your art to the public.

Martinis and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).


*Register for all three workshops for just $100. *

**Please click on the attachment for more information and the registration form; or to register and pay by credit card, please call Alumni Relations at 661-253-7875.

*Refunds cannot be provided for cancellations within 24 hours of the workshop.

The city parking structure just north of the Armory on Raymond offers ninety minutes free parking, $2 each hour thereafter. Only handicap parking is available in back of the Armory building.