Statewide Arts Conference
Fax your registration form by Sept. 4 to join in the excitement!
Join artists, arts administrators, arts educators and others at the newly restored Firehouse Conference Center in Newberry for this year's "can't miss" event -- the 2007 Statewide Arts Conference!
September 10 and 11, 2007
Firehouse Conference Center
(adjacent to the Newberry Opera House)
1201 McKibben St., Newberry, SC
Co-sponsored by the SC Arts Commission, the SC Arts Alliance and the SC Arts Foundation.
We'll kick off the conference with a salute to our shared history by celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the SC Arts Commission!
Next, take advantage of a jam-packed schedule of workshops designed to inform your work and provide tools for the present and the future. Network with your colleagues during breaks, meals and "Open Space" -- sessions designed to strengthen your connections with others in your field.
Schedule
The conference opens Monday, September 10 at 10:45 a.m. with lunch and the first plenary session, and it concludes Tuesday, September 11 at 1:15 p.m. after lunch and the closing session.
Keynote Speaker
National audience development expert Donna Walker-Kuhne will share strategies for engaging diverse communities as participants in arts and culture. Walker-Kuhne's book, "Invitation to the Party: Building Bridges to the Arts Culture and Community" will be on sale at the conference.
The SC Arts Alliance Scottie Award
Monday evening promises a festive end to the first day as the SC Arts Alliance hosts the Scottie Award event honoring esteemed South Carolina artist Dr. Leo Twiggs. The event (included in your registration) includes heavy hors d'oeuvres catered by Steven W's Bistro, so there's no need to make dinner plans!
Networking time built in!
Catching up with colleagues and meeting new friends are key components of any conference. We've built networking time right into the schedule. In addition to regular breaks, "Open Space" sessions provide time for peer groups to gather around shared interests.
Registration
- $140 per person for individuals representing organizations
- $70 per person for individual artists not employed by arts organizations
Registration includes lunch and admission to the Scottie Award event September 10, and continental breakfast and light lunch September 11. To register, complete and return the registration form with payment. Form and payment must be received by August 30, 2007. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone.
Hotel Accommodations
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn and the Quality Inn. Contact the hotels directly to make room reservations.
Location and Parking
Visit the Newberry Opera House web site for more information about the Opera House and other attractions and restaurants in downtown Newberry. The Firehouse Conference Center is connected by a walkway to the Opera House. Free parking is available.
