The Regional Arts & Culture Council to Offer Artists Workshops in 2007

Eloise Damrosch is the Executive Director of the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

Starting in January 2007, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) will be offering professional development workshops for working artists in all disciplines. These workshops are offered as part of RACC's commitment to provide relevant and inexpensive learning opportunities that help artists become more successful in their careers.

Six professional development workshops will be presented from January to June, including sessions on public art, marketing, fabrication processes, legal issues, grant writing and new media formatting. RACC staff, along with highly qualified specialists in their fields, will be leading these presentations. The following is a schedule of workshops that will be offered in the Portland area, and preparations are underway to repeat some of these workshops later in the year for artists in Washington and Clackamas Counties. To register for RACC Workshops go to www.racc.org/workshops.

Friday, January 19, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. to noon
Artists Wanted: Public Art from A to Z

RACC's public art managers Peggy Kendellen and Kristin Calhoun review the process of applying for a commission from the City of Portland's 2% for Art Program and Multnomah County's 1.33% for Art Program. Participants will be guided through successful application examples, reviewing - 2 - budgets, timelines, and architectural issues associated with publicly funded capital construction projects. Location: Portland Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 1120 SW 5th, Portland, OR, 97204. Fee: $15.

Friday, February 16, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon
The Balancing Act: Making Art and Making Money

This marketing workshop is specifically designed to help working artists in every discipline promote and/or sell their work. A panel of marketing experts including Carolyn Campbell, Bob Sterry, and Bonnie Meltzer will share their perspectives on marketing, and how artists can clarify their niche and market, create specific marketing plans, and design an effective website. Location: Portland Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 1120 SW 5th, Portland, OR, 97204. Fee: $25.

Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon
Making Art/Work for a Public Space: the Ins and Outs of Public Art Fabrication

Learn how studio work can be fabricated for the public realm using permanent materials. The workshop will feature an interactive panel discussion with artists, fabricators and conservators who will address selecting the right materials for a project, appropriate fabrication processes for specific media and installation concerns. Following the discussion, artists will have time to talk with local fabricators who will be available to discuss their processes and provide information about their services. Location: New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N. Trenton, Portland, OR 97203. Fee: $25.

Friday, April 20, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon
Legal Issues for Artists

Portland's own Art Cop and President of Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Attorney Kohel M. Haver discusses a variety of legal issues facing today's creative entrepreneur (artist). In this three hour session specially tailored for film makers, recording artists, literary artists, and visual artists, participants will review several types of artist contracts and business documents - including consignment agreements, copyright protection, litigation and fair use. Location: Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217. Fee: $25.

Friday, May 18, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon
Grantwriting for Success

In this hands-on workshop Gigi Rosenberg leads artists through the grant writing process. Learn techniques for generating fresh language to describe yourself and your artwork. Discover methods to focus ideas, hone an artistic vision and secure funding for that next project. Please bring your artist's statement, if you have one, and start writing that next grant during this workshop. - 3 - Location: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, SW Park Avenue and Montgomery, Portland, OR, 97207. Fee: $25.

Friday, June 29, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon
Going Digital: Submitting Application Materials in New Media Formats

Confused about the differences between JPG, TIF, PICT and other image formats? Unsure of which format is best for grant or public art applications? RACC staff will cover standard requirements for submitting music and other data on CD and video on DVD. Learn the best ways to format images, video and written materials and how to label and organize these images for readability. There will be two hours of hands-on activity where participants will learn to format digital images to meet general standards for projection and playback. Location: Art Institute of Portland, 1122 NW Davis, Portland, OR, 97209. Fee: $15.

Registration is now open, and space is limited. To Register online go to www.racc.org/workshops. A 20% discount will be available to artists who subscribe to the entire series. For more information email info@racc.org or call 503.823.4698.

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bone head ideas

Submitted by mike on Thu, 01/25/2007 - 6:31pm.

where do get your ideas from what degrees to you hold the public in the community paid for that tram now its known as the tram scam. you lied to the public! now you want to re-arrange traffic on couch & Burnside what are you thinking (your not sharing) are you on drugs you need to u.a. for drugs your idea will hurt businesses. do have a business on Burnside i thought not what gives you the right to dictate bone head ideas that can effect mom-pop businesses. i live there will going to college i moved away because of people like you trying to reinvent the wheel doesn't it bother you that people want you taken off the board. I would like to see your reasoning and your basis for this type of thinking. i have a degree in design and drafting and have worked int he construction business for 20 years. people are talking about this clear over in central Oregon. you and your cronies need to listen to the public the whole public not just the few chosen. please tell me your reasoning . ill pray for you mike

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