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Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council
The Ames Community Arts Council and the Octagon Center for the Arts are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Business of Art conference to be held at the Octagon Center for the Arts on Friday, March 6 from noon to 5:45 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Intended for both formally trained and self-taught creatives at all skill levels, the conference is designed to strengthen business skills and provide useful resources. Topics will include developing a brand, finding a market through an online presence, displaying work at festivals and galleries, generating sales, searching for funding, and much more. In addition to the professional development sessions, the conference will include networking opportunities throughout the day, giving participants the chance to talk one-on-one with the speakers, other professionals, and each other.
Registration for the two day conference is $100 for professionals and $50 for students. The registration includes refreshments and a lunch on Saturday. A limited number of scholarships are available for those willing to volunteer to assist with the event. Full conference details and registration information can be found online.
In addition to several other local and regional presenters, the conference is proud to host conference keynote speaker, Jonathan Castro. Jonathan studied Ceramics & Photography at Iowa State University. During his studies his functional work was highly inspired and influenced by traditional Japanese Pottery. Thirteen years later, these traditional ideals continue to be the main drive of his work, but with a more modern updated style. Currently based in New York. Jonathan Castro Designs has been in boutique stores in New York, including high end store such as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and has been designing products for West Elm, NY locations as a part of their local program. Sculptural designs have been made for interior design firms such as Drake/Anderson Design and Switch Modern. Collaborative designs and publications include LUXE Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Hospitality Design.
Hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and the Octagon Center for the Arts, the Business of Art conference is being supported in part by VisionBank, Brackets Custom Window Coverings, and the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA).
Intended for both formally trained and self-taught creatives at all skill levels, the conference is designed to strengthen business skills and provide useful resources. Topics will include developing a brand, finding a market through an online presence, displaying work at festivals and galleries, generating sales, searching for funding, and much more. In addition to the professional development sessions, the conference will include networking opportunities throughout the day, giving participants the chance to talk one-on-one with the speakers, other professionals, and each other.
Registration for the two day conference is $100 for professionals and $50 for students. The registration includes refreshments and a lunch on Saturday. A limited number of scholarships are available for those willing to volunteer to assist with the event. Full conference details and registration information can be found online.
In addition to several other local and regional presenters, the conference is proud to host conference keynote speaker, Jonathan Castro. Jonathan studied Ceramics & Photography at Iowa State University. During his studies his functional work was highly inspired and influenced by traditional Japanese Pottery. Thirteen years later, these traditional ideals continue to be the main drive of his work, but with a more modern updated style. Currently based in New York. Jonathan Castro Designs has been in boutique stores in New York, including high end store such as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and has been designing products for West Elm, NY locations as a part of their local program. Sculptural designs have been made for interior design firms such as Drake/Anderson Design and Switch Modern. Collaborative designs and publications include LUXE Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Hospitality Design.
Hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and the Octagon Center for the Arts, the Business of Art conference is being supported in part by VisionBank, Brackets Custom Window Coverings, and the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA).
The 2020 Arts Awards Celebration
Join us Sunday, April 19, 2020
Nominations are now closed.
Join us Sunday, April 19, 2020
Nominations are now closed.
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Artists and supporters of the arts, non-profit organizations and businesses have come together as the Ames Community Arts Council since 1976. We are dedicated to building a sense of community and helping artists succeed. We believe that participating in the arts--as audience members, musicians, actors, dancers, writers, makers, volunteers, and more--enriches our lives and our community.
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The Ames Community Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) funded through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA). The Arts Council is dedicated to celebrating the arts and serving the community.
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