Making a Living as an Artist

1-4 p.m. on March 31, 2001 in the Eastworks Building, Easthampton, MA

A panel of artists and service providers discussed professional development opportunities available to individual artists in Western Massachusetts. Panelists discussed information and ideas about business planning, career development,funding opportunities and statewide organizations that serve artists. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Western Massachusetts Arts Alliance, the event was free and open to the public.

Panelists:

Maren Brown, UMass Arts Council discussed the new Western Massachusetts Arts Alliance

Michael Garjian, Valley Community Development discussed business planning for artists

Christina Sheppard, Proprietor, Noho Photo, discussed her experiences establishing a new arts business

Chris Sikes, Western MA Enterprise Fund Corporation discussed artist-based business development

Janna Ugone, Janna Ugone & Associates, discussed her experiences forming a successful arts business.

Moderator
Dyan Wiley, Local Cultural Council Field Representative, Massachusetts Cultural Council