Business Meetings

Friday, November 20th “Art Date”
A great opportunity to explore “hot topics” in the business of art more in depth!  6:30pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Call to Artists: Arts Marketplace has an opportunity for a limited number of artist & creative entrepreneurs to participate in for our first Tucson ARTSWAP, inspired by our colleagues at Greenway Arts Alliance, LA.Response deadline to participate:  November 23, 2009, 5 PM  Call or email to reserve a table for $10  therese@artsmarketplace.org or call: 520-882-3988

Event Date: Saturday, December 12th 2009 from 11am – 4pm
Event Location: Maynard’s Market Patio, 400 N. Toole Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701-1815

This lively event is an opportunity to clean out your studios and living spaces. Bring your items to Maynards Market where artists, tourists, and general public will gather to SWAP or SELL their art and artifacts. This is the perfect time to sell one of your treasures and maybe buy another one!  Items would include: Art supplies, art, wearable art, specific tools or wares of your media, jewelry, cool & funky kitchen items, books, artifacts and heirlooms.  Please keep in mind Maynards has graciously offered their patio space to collaborate with us and be mindful that it is highly visible location and successful location – no junk please.  All creative entrepreneurs and artists of all media are welcome.
Proceeds from this fundraising event supports Arts Marketplace, a program for individual artists and creative entrepreneurs providing training and tools for professional development, mentoring, networking and money management.  For more information: www.artsmarketplace.com

DECEMBER 2009

SPECIAL EVENT:

Saturday, December 12th  – ARTSWAP! at Maynards
Arts Marketplace is pleased to host the first Tucson ARTSWAP. Inspired by our colleagues at Greenway Arts Alliance, LA, this lively event is an opportunity to find new items from our community of artists & creative entrepreneurs. Discover fine accoutrements, treasures and whimsical delights for the discerning eye.  This is the perfect time to find a “one of a kind” treasure. Items would include: Art supplies, art, wearable art, media specific tools (paintbrushes, cloth, paper), jewelry, cool & funky kitchen items, books, artifacts and heirlooms.

Tucson, get ready to experience the art & artifacts of the artists’ life!

11am – 4pm, Maynard’s Market Patio, 400 N. Toole Ave. More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org or http://www.maynardsmarkettucson.com/

Wednesday, December 2nd & 16th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro-lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome!  1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Monday, December 7th  – Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Presenting you from head to toe!  Learn more about how to put yourself together as the creative professional you are, from appearance, confidence, verbal and non-verbal communication. Leave them with the right impression, that you are the total package!  This is a two part meeting in which we will visit with Claudette Myers from Desert Bloom a creative entrepreneur in downtown Tucson for many years.  Followed by a technology based discussion about tools for the creative entrepreneur.  Begins with a potluck, bring a dish to share. 6pm- 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Wednesday, December 9th – AM Networking
Test out new business ideas! Learn from your peers! Explore new creative business strategies with other great entrepreneurial minds! 9am-10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Wednesday, December 16th -  “Art Date”
A great opportunity to explore “hot topics” in the business of art more in depth!  6:30pm-8: 30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

January 2010

Wednesday, January 6th & 20th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro-lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome!  1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Monday, January 11th  – The dreaded Bio & Artist Statement
Start the new year with an accomplishment. At this meeting we will have a writing workshop and you will leave with a bio and artist statement – provided you come with the intent to work. Regina Kelly, founding director of VOICES who is also a business writing teacher and PhD candidate in UA’s English rhetoric and composition program, will coach you through the process. Learn the best techniques to incorporate writing into your creative endeavors. Once the basics are covered you can now concentrate on your projects! 6pm- 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Wednesday, January 13th – AM Networking
Test out new business ideas! Learn from your peers! Explore new creative business strategies with other great entrepreneurial minds! 9am -10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Wednesday, January 20th -  “Art Date”
A great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and build your community of practice!  6:30pm -8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org