I started out as a art history major in college. I was always fascinated by art and the art world, but my mother discouraged me from becoming a starving artist. sigh! Probably best since I really didn't have any artist talent. Instead, I started my career in the non profit world. Funny, huh? Regardless, the fine folks at the Arts Council are hosting a roundtable discussion to encourage people to think seriously about a career in the arts. Silicon Valley is notorious for our high tech expertise. Wouldn't it be great to also be synonymous with a vibrant arts scene and incubator for arts management talent? Check out the event here.
This event is put together by Silicon Valley Emerging Leaders for the Arts. Creative Conversations are local gatherings of emerging leaders in communities across the country and are part of a grassroots movement to elevate the profile of arts in America during National Arts and Humanities Month every October. To learn more about creative conversations in other communities across the country, visit the Americans for the Arts website.
The details about next week's San Jose program:
Do you currently work in the arts? Are you interested in pursuing a career in the arts? Have you always wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of an arts organization? Well this is your chance. This event involves a series of roundtable discussions that will enable you to talk with established arts leaders and find out what it takes to work in arts management, what to expect and explore the different career paths you can take in the arts.
Hear from eight established local arts leaders through two, 30-minute roundtable discussions in the following careers: Executive Director, Development Director, Artistic/Program Director or Curator, and Marketing Director and get a chance meet and share ideas with other future arts leaders.
Navigating a Career in the Arts:
A Conversation with Local Arts Leaders
A Creative Conversation Hosted by Silicon Valley Emerging Leaders in the Arts
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Where: San Jose Repertory Theatre, Rehearsal Hall
Time: 5-7PM
Cost: FREE Space is limited.
To RSVP, please send an email to jrussell@artscouncil.org by Friday, October 5.
Current List of Panelists:
Executive Director
Jeffry Walker, Executive Director, Community School of Music & Arts; Cathy Kimball, Executive Director, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art;
Marketing/Communications Director
Lee Kopp, Director of Marketing and Publicity, Ballet San Jose;
Shannon McDonnell, Marketing Manager, San Francisco Symphony;
Development Director
Anne Holmes, Director of Development, TheatreWorks;
Monika Churchill, Director of Development, San Jose Repertory Theatre;
Artistic Director
Chike Nwoffiah, Executive & Artistic Director, Oriki Theater;
Elisa Marie Alvarado, Artistic Director, Teatro Vision.
