October 12 and 13, 2009
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua
Special presentations and workshops from Derek Elley of Ponoko, Maggie Gresson of Artists Alliance, Biddy Grant of Standing Ovation Naomi McCleary of Waitakere City Council, Sylvie Bolstad of Artmakers Paul Maunder filmmaker/actor/community artist Sen Thong MSD/artist, James Rickard master carver/teacher at Te PuiaSuzanne Cowan choreographer from Touch Compass, Janet Holt of Waitakere City Council, Elisabeth Vaneveld of The Big Idea Margaret Lewis of The Big Idea, Helen Baxter of The Big Idea/Mohawk Media, Janet Luxton project manager and local artists…
The Arts Conference 2009 is about connecting communities of interest, sharing knowledge, experience and tools, and gaining a perspective on some new practices, thinking and discussion, and a look at global experiences in arts and cultural development, delivery, funding, marketing and planning. The Conference builds on two earlier gatherings held in Rotorua in 2005 and 2007. The motivation remains the same for Conference 2009: to enhance what we know, how we do what we do, And most importantly bring creatives/artists, policy makers, arts and cultural facilitators, arts and cultural trusts and organisations, and funders together.
Why Register?Artists, arts managers and facilitators, community organisations and policy makers are encouraged to attend the Conference to:
- Make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships
- Learn from the range of presenters and professional development offerings
- Meet and discuss future possibilities
We aim to provide artists and arts organisations with an opportunity to expand their understanding of creative markets and audiences, to enhance understanding of working with or in diverse communities, and importantly to meet and develop relationships with others working in the creative sector. The programme and registration forms are available on-line mid-August www.creativerotorua.org.nz Contact Kiri Jarden at Kiri.Jarden@rdc.govt.nz07 350 0029 ext 8154
We are keen to hear from local artists wanting to volunteer time in lieu of Conference Registration. Call Kiri on 3500209 x 8154 or email Kiri.Jarden@rdc.govt.nz
