Indiana Arts Homecoming: Full Schedule

2020 has gone VIRTUAL
Welcome to Homecoming!
Today, you and 500 Indiana peers will come together as Indiana’s arts community.
It’s a beautiful thing.

Session recordings HERE.

11:45am EDT

Creative Warm-Up with Shelby Nower and Kassie Woodworth

In August, the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission unveiled two original works of art that will remain a part of the State of Indiana’s permanent public art collection. The works of art commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment which guaranteed women’s right to vote and went into effect 100 years ago today. The two original works of art include a quilt titled “Together” by Indianapolis artist Kassie Woodworth and a painting titled “nINeteeth by Decatur artist Shelby Nower. Join Shelby and Kassie for a look into the creative processes behind these pieces in honor of such an important moment in Hoosier history. Click here for photos.

Speakers

Kassie Woodworth

Artist, Kassie Woodworth

Kassie Woodworth is a visual artist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kassie makes a variety of work including sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media. She graduated from Herron School of Art and Design in 2019 with a B.F.A. in Sculpture. Most of her work investigates patterns, habits, movement... Read More →

Shelby Nower

Freelance Public Artist, Shelby Nower Art

Shelby Nower is a fine artist and muralist who specializes in creating colorful characters on a large scale. She graduated from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis as a Drawing and Illustration major in May of 2020. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Shelby has made... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

12:15pm EDT

Welcome & Talking Advocacy with Americans for the Arts

As cities face historic budget shortfalls in the wake of COVID-19, local arts organizations are increasingly under threat. This lively session will fill your arts advocacy quiver with 10 case-making arrows to ensure a vital presence for your arts organization or practice.

This session will be live-captioned.
It will also be live streamed in facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inartscommission/videos

Speakers

Randy Cohen

VP of Research, Americans for the Arts

Randy Cohen is Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts—the national advocacy organization for the arts—where he has been empowering arts advocates since 1991. Randy stands out as a noted expert in the field of arts funding, research, and using the arts to address... Read More →

Terry Whitt Bailey

Manager of Programs, Center for Leadership Developmenty

Terry is an admired, high-energy executive with 3 decades of experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, higher education and community & economic development. Terry currently serves as Manager of Programs at the Center for Leadership Development in Central Indiana. Terry... Read More →

Lewis Ricci

Executive Director, Indiana Arts Commission

Lewis is executive director of the Indiana Arts Commission, a position he has held since 2006. Previously, he was director of the International Jazz Collections at the Lionel Hampton Center at the University of Idaho, where he was also an adjunct faculty member. Lewis was director... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
FB-S + Z1 Sessions in this venue will live-stream with a moderated chat (BE/JB)

Keynote

1:30pm EDT

Creative Intermission with Pam Blevins Hinkle

Join fellow Homecoming attendees in a singing break ... and a good way to get out of our heads and into our bodies. Here's how it works: Beginning with a group stretch/stand then on to a short, simple song, Pam will teach each part seamlessly then we'll put it all together and sing!

"Community singing is my jam, even in the midst of a pandemic." ~ Pam.

Speakers

Pam Blevins Hinkle

Co-Leader, SongSquad Indianapolis

Pam Blevins Hinkle is a song leader, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arts administrator from Indianapolis who believes in the transformative and community-building power of the arts. She believes that sounding together helps us share our untameable joy, express our unnameable... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

2:00pm EDT

Arts Advocacy in 2021: Individuals Make a Difference

We all believe in public support of the arts. How can we as individuals make a difference in advocating for support at the state and local levels? In this session, the leadership of the new Indiana Legislative Arts Advocates - Senator Ron Grooms (R) and Senator Tim Lanane (D) - will discuss plans for the upcoming 2021 State Legislature. Session attendees will learn how to participate in statewide arts advocacy efforts.

This session will be live-captioned.

Moderators

Terry Whitt Bailey

Manager of Programs, Center for Leadership Developmenty

Sally Gaskill

Consulting Director, SNAAP

Sally Gaskill is a lifelong arts administrator who has managed SNAAP, the national survey of arts graduates, since 2008. Based at Indiana University, SNAAP – the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project – investigates the educational experiences and career paths of arts graduates... Read More →

Speakers

Tim Lanane

District 25, Indiana Senate

Appointed to the Indiana Senate in 1997, and elected to a full term in 1998, Lanane has served as the Democratic Leader since 2012. He was re-elected as the caucus leader in 2014 and again in 2016. He served as Assistant Democratic Leader from 2008-2012. Sen. Lanane represents Indiana... Read More →

Ron Grooms

Senator, State of Indiana

State Sen. Ron Grooms has been serving the Hoosiers ofSenate District 46 since his election to the Indiana StateSenate in 2010. The district encompasses a portion of ClarkCounty and all of Floyd County.Grooms serves as Chair of the Senate Committee onFamily and Children Services and... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z4 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (JB)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

How to Do and Talk Art in Recovery and Reimagining Times

We’re in the middle of a moment where the relevance of the arts is in question even for our staunchest allies. When the whole world is on fire, how do you explain the relevance of the arts? How do you get people who are not on your boat onboard when it comes to the usefulness, value, and impact of arts and culture on communities? In this workshop, learn to match what you have to what they need, use language that they understand, and back it up.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Margy Waller

Senior Fellow, Topos Partnership

Margy is an advocate for creating community through the arts and advisor to national initiatives on creative placemaking. She is a Senior Fellow at Topos Partnership, Serendipity Director at Art on the Streets, and former Vice-President of Research and Strategic Communications at... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

The Dark Arts: For Black Arts Administrators & Their Co-Conspirators

Let’s uncover some of the assumptions we all hold about how our field works and examine how they penalize BIPOC and/or working class people we should be prioritizing. Let’s hear suggestions and discussion about how to walk the walk and shake up the status quo. Not just as administrators, but arts advocates and human advocates. Don’t talk about it, be about it.

This session will have an ASL interpreter.

Speakers

Lauren Curry

Executive Director, Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective

Lauren Curry is the Director at Indy Movement Arts Collective. Indy Movement Arts is a movement/dance education joint that programs weekly classes, presents Master Classes, and supports new work. Lauren has made her share of mistakes in life, but here she is, doing her best.

Wednesday October 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z1 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (BE)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

Ugly Truths: 5 Tough Questions Shape your Career as an Artist

Professional Illustrator and internationally-acclaimed comic book artist Stuart Sayger and Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Aili McGill will ask you to dig deep and think through 5 tough questions that shape every artists’ trajectory. The more honest you are with the answers, the easier it will be for you to shape your path. Both hosts will share stories about how these questions have shaped careers and give concrete examples how these questions have shaped Sayger’s approach to his work.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Stuart Sayger

Artist

Stuart Sayger is a professional illustrator who works primarily in the comic book industry. Known for his moody atmospheric art, Sayger first broke into the industry as the creator of SHIVER IN THE DARK, producing the comic independently from start to finish. Sayger's most recent... Read More →

Aili McGill

Exeuctive Director, Nickel Plate Arts

Aili directs Nickel Plate Arts as it promotes arts and cultural efforts in six communities in Central Indiana. She has extensive expertise in staff management, museum theater, and 1st-person historical interpretation, as well as conducting and applying guest research to new and existing... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Breakout

3:00pm EDT

Creative Intermission with Danicia Malone

The Black Cultural Center provides purposeful, holistic, scholarly and cocurricular programming designed to strengthen understanding of African American heritage. It enhances the academic, cultural and social development of the entire Purdue community. Join Danicia in a virtual tour one of Indiana's nationally recognized cultural assets, its programming, and its leadership as a repository of information on Black history and culture.

Speakers

Danicia Malone

Programs Director, Purdue University Black Cultural Center

Danicia Malone serves as BCC Program and Facility Manager. She is an arts & culture ambassador and urban planner pursuing her PhD on the User-Experience of Race from Temple University & Columbia University. Her research is focused on the context of Race & Space – Growing Critical... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

3:30pm EDT

At Your Core, Who Are You? Pivoting During the Pandemic

There are many ways institutions can use their core mission and values to pivot to new techniques and programs during this challenging time. We will explore together how focusing on your core mission can be used to turn a challenge into an opportunity that strengthens your institution, builds in resiliency, and creates new opportunities to reach new and more diverse audiences. Join this conversation with a museum educator, member of the media, and Board member.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Mark Kesling

Founder & CEO, The daVinci Pursuit

Mark is a pioneering artist and science educator in the field of museum education and design for more than 30 years. He has designed, created and managed major exhibits and installations in museums including The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The Museum of Science and Industry... Read More →

Jheel Patel

Graduate student, Indiana University School of Medicine

Jheel Patel is a PhD candidate studying fear memories and anxiety-like behavior at Indiana University School of Medicine. Jheel has presented and published her work in numerous conferences and journals over her short scientific career. Within an academic setting, Jheel’s typical... Read More →

Jill Ditmire

Arts/Culture Reporter/Producer/Host, WFYI Public Media

Curious Journalist- Wine Enthusiast- Arts Appreciator

Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Development and Marketing Tales from the Theatre Basement

Even in the best of times, Marketing and Development teams need to work together to creatively meet the needs and goals of their organization, respective departments, and patrons. Throw in a pandemic and it’s even more critical to have steadfast focus on the mission of the organization, clear communication, a sense of humor, and oftentimes too much coffee. Jennifer Turner, Director of Development, and Danielle M. Dove, Director of Marketing & Sales, of the Indiana Repertory Theatre will share their insight on how they prioritize the organization's mission, work with donors and patrons, support their teams, and move projects forward all while constantly pivoting in good and unexpected times.

If you have questions for the presenters to consider in advance, please email them to Danielle M. Dove at ddove@irtlive.com. Subject: Marketing & Development Q for Your Indiana Arts Homecoming Presentation!

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Danielle M. Dove

Director of Marketing & Sales, Indiana Repertory Theatre

Danielle M. Dove serves as the Director of Marketing & Sales at the Indiana Repertory Theatre where, with a tremendous team, she oversees the overall “curb to curtain” brand of the organization including marketing, ticket office, house management, and teleservices. Her long-term... Read More →

Jennifer Turner

Director of Development, Indiana Repertory Theatre

Jennifer Turner is the Director of Development for the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Jennifer has been the Director of Development for four years and has been at the IRT for thirteen years. She started with the IRT as the Manager of Special Projects & Events and then moved into the role... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Engaging New & Diverse Audiences

We often hear: "We’re not a very diverse community" (meaning the community doesn’t have a lot of ethnic/racial diversity) and "We’d like to reach out to new audiences, but we’re not sure how to start." If either of these statements has popped in your mind before, JOIN US. We'll discuss why community engagement is important. You'll leave with valuable tips for getting started and building audience *and* community.

This session will have an ASL interpreter.

Speakers

Palermo Galindo

Community Liaison, City of Fort Wayne

Palermo Galindo works for the City of Fort Wayne where he has been a resident here for over 25 years. He graduated from Purdue University, Fort Wayne with a degree in graphic design and became a designer for Apollo Design Technology before opening his own freelance photography. He... Read More →

Anna Tragesser

Artist & Community Services Manager, Indiana Arts Commission

Anna Tragesser is the Artist and Community Services Manager at the Indiana Arts Commission. She oversees various programs including Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites, Individual Advancement Program, On-Ramp, and Indiana Cultural Districts. Anna is passionate about supporting artists... Read More →

Paige Sharp

Deputy Director of Programs, Indiana Arts Commission

Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z1 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (BE)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Making an All-Volunteer Board Work

An all volunteer board in a small town has its own unique issues. The Batesville Area Arts Council is an example of such a board with an effective method that has over 30 years of experience. Not only does the design define specific board member workloads, it also outlines the board members' purpose, addresses board transitions, and can offer strategies to other councils that may be having trouble filling positions.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Sarah Heppner

Executive Director, Batesville Area Arts Council

Sarah has been the executive director for the Batesville Area Arts Council for five years. Prior to this position she served as a volunteer for their Young Artist Showcase program. Sarah has also been an educator for thirty years and currently serves as an instructional coach at the... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z4 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (JB)

Breakout

4:35pm EDT

Pivot Programming – Peer Discussion

Join in a facilitated peer discussion on how you have (or would like to) pivot programming in response to the public health crisis.

This session was only available live.

Speakers

Anna Tragesser

Artist & Community Services Manager, Indiana Arts Commission

Wednesday October 14, 2020 4:35pm - 5:30pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Activity

4:35pm EDT

Financial Planning in Chaos: Strategies for Artists & Organizations

We know financial planning can feel more challenging than ever this year. Between the challenging income climate and the uncertainty of the pandemic, budgeting and planning can feel futile. In this webinar, we’ll review the financial landscape based on the most recent data and legislation and share some strategies to help organizations and individuals manage the uncertainty. A substantial amount of time will also be devoted to answering questions from participants. As part of the webinar, we’ll:

Describe the current revenue and income outlook for the arts industry.
Review strategies for strategic cost management.
Identify scenarios to assist with financial planning.
Answer participant questions.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Founder, Minerva Financial Arts

Elaine is the luckiest CPA ever. Through Minerva Financial Arts, a company she founded in 2009, she works to build financial literacy in creative individuals and organizations through education and coaching. Her work focuses on empowerment above all else, connecting financial decisions... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 4:35pm - 5:30pm EDT
Z1 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (BE)

Breakout

4:35pm EDT

Pandemic Management Q&A with Sara

After 8 months we have piles of research; recommendations from universities, unions, and doctors; official orders at local, state and federal levels... Now we are moving into Stage 5. Holy wow! Of course you have questions about how to navigate it all and move forward safely. Let's make sense of it together, talk through the issues you have, and share experiences as we go.

Speakers

Sara A. Peterson (she/her)

Management Consultant, Sara Peterson Consulting

A management consultant to nonprofits and government, Sara Peterson provides practical governance and board development assistance as well as a wide range of planning and facilitation, evaluation, and organizational assessments – guiding clients in strategy, governance, and management.Sara... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 4:35pm - 5:30pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Q&A

NEW FIELD 1 https://www.sarapetersonconsulting.com/toolkit

11:45am EDT

Creative Warm-Up with Ying Xin

What if you could dance spontaneously, in your own home, with no prior experience? Ying offers concrete prompts that allow creativity of movement and make dancing more approachable. Join this dance improv/movement session to avoid the day-long sit and try something new. In this workshop, Xin Ying, principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, will lead you in opening your mind and loosening the idea of what it means to dance.

Speakers

Ying Xin

Principal, Martha Graham Dance Company

Ying graduated with a degree in choreography from Nanjing University in 2004, and received China’s top honor for dance, a Lotus Award, in 2008. As a choreographer, she toured internationally with the Sichuan University of Arts, and has worked with more than 7000 performers. In 2011... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

12:15pm EDT

Welcome & Town Hall with the National Endowment for the Arts

This keynote will be streamed on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inartscommission/videos.

The National Endowment for the Arts is the only federal agency dedicated to supporting the creative capacity of American communities. The NEA fulfills that mission by making grants In this session, Indiana arts providers will learn about what funding categories are available and how to apply.

Do you have specific questions now? Send them in advance to the moderator, Sally Gaskill, at gaskill@indiana.edu.

This session will be live-captioned.
This keynote will be streamed on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inartscommission/videos.

Speakers

Joshua T. Mauthe

Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts

Josh Mauthe is the Senior Advisor to the Office of the Senior Deputy Chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Art Education, Josh has worked for the American Council of Life Insurers, the Secretaries of Education... Read More →

Sally Gaskill

Consulting Director, SNAAP

Lewis Ricci

Executive Director, Indiana Arts Commission

Thursday October 15, 2020 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
FB-S + Z1 Sessions in this venue will live-stream with a moderated chat (BE/JB)

Keynote

1:30pm EDT

Creative Intermission with Emily Guerrero

Join Emily in her art of storytelling as she shares aspects of the Day of the Dead Traditions. She will share the terms and meanings of imagery of the creation of an Ofrenda's sacred space. The ofrenda, sometimes called an altar, is honoring the memory of loved ones who have died, but remain in our lives in meaningful ways. Emily will include a flower-making demonstration.

To create a flower the following supplies will be needed.

1 pipe cleaner for the flower stem. (Green, if available)
5 sheets of tissue paper. (Orange or Yellow, if available)
Scissors

Speakers

Emily Guerrero

CEO, Mexica-Arts

Emily J. Guerrero is descendent of the indigenous Mexica heritage. She embodies her ancestral traditions, music, arts, and stories to share and inspire her audiences. Emily encourages positive engagements through arts and stories. She has lectured, performed, and facilitated workshops... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

2:00pm EDT

Creativia Needs You!

The year is 1943, and the war has taken a major toll on the local arts community. As one of the only arts leaders in your fair city of Creativia, it's up to you to solve problems, listen to your community, and ultimately decide the future of the arts. This immersive role-playing experience is part brain break and part think tank for considering how the arts can move forward during a worldwide crisis. You will be assuming the role of a community leader in the city of Creativia and be tasked with solving economic challenges, matters of equity, and community impact. This "game" will be both an unforgettable experience, and an exercise in collaborative problem solving.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Eric Joel Salazar

Director of Community Engagement, Classical Music Indy

Eric is a clarinetist, performer, composer, and band leader who makes music that is somewhere in between "pop" and "classical." He’s also a speaker, educator, and active member of his community. Salazar enjoys uniting people of differing backgrounds by sharing jaw-dropping experiences... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z1 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (BE)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

Focus on Social Emotional Learning

Art can be a key to social emotional learning. In this sessions, we will discuss and view projects that represent self -awareness, social awareness/development, recognizing one's own artistic style/ownership, as well as responsible decision making. Community service projects and connection with community partners will also be highlighted. Some projects to be discussed and shared include: Little Free Library designs, Mail Art, 'The Unity Project' and "Self"- Portraits.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Jane Gilbert

Art teacher, McGary Middle School Evansville-Vanderburgh County School Corp.

I have bee an art/drama educator for the past 30 years! Working in theatre as a freelance costume designer, then as an adjunct professor, and a costume shop manager, I eventually decided to teach in secondary school. I have been the drama director at Bosse High School in Evansville... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z4 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (JB)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

Framing the Arts Conversation: Cultural Throughlines in Black Art

Joshua begins with the belief that the organizations who espouse support, inclusivity and/or commitments to comprehensive diversity in their communities must mirror the standards artists follow for artistry. Adapting 'The 10 C's of Artistry' from the teachings of Dr. William C. Banfield (founder of the Africana Studies Center for Music and Society at the Berklee College of Music, Smithsonian Research Fellow and 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music Selection Committee President) and recognizing that traditional institutions operate within a mono-chromatic framework of art, artists relationships and advocacy; this session provides arts administrators with a brief overview of the rakes, filters and framework needed to ensure comprehensive, meaningful and sustainable support of artists in local, national and global communities.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Joshua A. Thompson

Classical Pianist and Music Sociologist, NA

Joshua Thompson is a pianist, social musicologist, and producer. He is increasingly recognized on a national scale for his expertise on classical composers of African descent and the inherent cultural connectivity in the broader aesthetic of Black Arts movements. As the 2020 Beckman... Read More →

Rishard Allen

Director of Grant Services, Arts Council of Indianapolis

Rishard Allen is the Director of Grant Services at the Arts Council of Indianapolis, working with artists and arts organizations to maintain the financial viability of the arts and culture sector in Indianapolis and to promote and elevate Indianapolis as a thriving cultural destination... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Breakout

2:00pm EDT

Thinking Through Your Community Arts Project: The Story of Indiana’s Largest Mural

In 2019, the Putnam County Mural Project (PCMP) produced one of Indiana’s largest murals and activated a rural community through public arts integration. A small team of volunteers broke down barriers and gained wide community input and trust to create a now highly valued county arts project. This is a story: about community action through ongoing active participation; of defining a community by incorporating the many voices of that community; of creating an active arts-based collaborative output that allowed for all community voices to feel heard and be seen. Join PCMP team members in a conversation of not only how this project happened, but more so, how you can make something similar happen in your community.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Alexandra Chamberlain

Director of Operations, Association of Academic Museums and Galleries

Currently, Alexandra is the Director of Operations for the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries working primarily towards the successful production of the organization’s annual conference to be held in June 2023, a membership drive campaign, and of course, ongoing programming... Read More →

Chris Flegal

Co-Founder, Putnam County Mural Project

Chris Flegal is a nonprofit leader and community arts advocate. As Executive Director of the United Way of Putnam County, Chris collaborates with stakeholders and engages donors to achieve meaningful change in the community. In addition to co-founding/leading the Putnam County Mural... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Breakout

2:05pm EDT

Lawyers for the Arts: Q&A with Scott

Recent events arising from the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in challenges to Indiana artists and arts organizations. Galleries are having trouble paying their rent. Artists have questions about unemployment eligibility. Arts organizations are concerned about liability issues should they re-open and how to access pandemic relief funds. Arts organizations are concerned about liability issues should they re-open and how to access pandemic relief funds. Pro Bono Indiana’s Lawyers for the Arts project is designed to provide legal resources to answer these and other legal issues. Come with your questions ready to go!

This session was only available live.

Speakers

National Association of Pro Bono Professionals

Executive Director, Pro Bono Indiana

The National Association of Pro Bono Professionals (NAPBPRO) is an independent organization of pro bono professionals. Created in 1987, NAPBPRO is the only national organization devoted to promoting pro bono services to the poor and the professional development of pro bono managers... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 2:05pm - 3:05pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Q&A

3:10pm EDT

Creative Intermission with Nichelle M. Hayes

The Indianapolis Public Library's Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant and resilient heritage and triumphs of those born of African roots. This space is for ALL who are interested in exploring the rich heritage that has influenced nations across the globe. Join Nichelle for a virtual tour and explanation of the ideas behind the CBLC and its role singing the praises of local Black authors, artists, sports figures, journalists etc.

Speakers

Nichelle M. Hayes

Leader of the Center for Black Literature & Culture, Indianapolis Public Library

Nichelle M. Hayes MPA, MLS, is the Leader of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC). The space serves as both windows and mirrors for the community. The CBLC is comprised of a collection (physical & digital), programs and exhibits. She’s a lover of poetry and considers... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:10pm - 3:40pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

3:30pm EDT

Exposure is Everything for a Freelance Artist!

Drawing on more than 30 years as a professional artist, Becky will share ways to gain positive exposure through community engagement. From self-funded art events to speaking engagements, crowd funded public art projects and commissions, exposure is maximized with a community engagement element. Everybody wins! Touchpoints will include:

Find Avenues To Engage
Make It Happen!
Activate The Public
Follow Through!

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Becky Hochhalter

Professional Artist, Studio 32 Art and Photo

Becky is a self-taught, lifelong artist who has been creating art since childhood. Becky works in a diverse range of mediums including murals, traditional commissioned paintings and drawings, digital paintings and illustrations, photography and sculpture. For 33 years, Becky has worked... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Fundraising in Times of Crisis

Just a few short months ago, the world changed dramatically for arts organizations. Public spaces closed, events were canceled, and earned and event revenue instantly dried up. Under these conditions, the only reliable stream of revenue became fundraising. What are fundraising best-practices during a time of crisis, and how can you apply those to your organization? In this session, Bob Swaney will talk through the critical action steps needed for prospects, donors, and sponsors throughout the pandemic. With focus on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, the discussion will focus on effective best-practices in each of these critical areas during a time of crisis and rapid change, as cultural organizations approach their upcoming fiscal year with varying levels of uncertainty. There will also be ample time during this session to address specific fundraising-related questions from webinar participants, so please come prepared with your thoughts.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Bob Swaney

Founder & CEO, Robert Swaney Consulting, Inc.

A highly sought-after authority on fundraising growth for arts & cultural organizations, Bob Swaney has developed systems and solutions recognized now as industry standards for excellence.With his 30-year career in fundraising, Bob's hallmark lies in helping organizations develop... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Staying Together while Apart: Programming in a Pandemic

Handwashing monologue challenges, Shakespeare Tik-Tok, and homemade green screens are just the beginning; find out how Robinson Shakespeare Company Director Christy Burgess kept youths engaged and brought them together while apart.

Here is a link to the presentation.
https://spark.adobe.com/page/L7VAqecYwheyV/

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Christy Burgess

Shakespeare Outreach Director, Robinson Community Learning Center

Talk to me about Shakespeare outreach, engaging diverse young actors, opportunities to see intentional casting on stage, and long-term youth engagement.

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z1 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (BE)

Breakout

3:30pm EDT

Access: You have Questions; We have Answers!

The Indiana Arts Commission's Accessibility in the Arts Advisory Committee is a font of experience, knowledge, and passion for educating others around accessibility. They also know that sometimes accessibility questions are hard to ask - they can be uncomfortable and a little scary. Join this safe space and get the information you need so you can provide even greater access to the important work that you're already doing.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Chad Crowe

Deputy Director, Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities

Chad Crowe currently serves as the deputy director of the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities where he oversees program administration and leads the agency’s strategic initiatives. Prior to serving in his current role, Chad served in a leadership position with... Read More →

Michele Fanfair Steury

Studio Coordinator, RedBird Studio at Cardinal Services, Inc.

Kristina Johnson

Museum Director, Indiana Deaf History Museum

Kris is the director of the Indiana Deaf History Museum located at the Indiana School for the Deaf. She specializes in accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities, and volunteers here time as advisor for special projects and programs for Indiana museums and arts orga... Read More →

Stephanie Haines

Arts Education & Accessibility Program Manager, Indiana Arts Commission

Stephanie Haines is the Arts Education and Accessibility Program Manager at the Indiana Arts Commission. Stephanie has worked in the arts education and nonprofit field for more than ten years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Arts Education and a Master's degree in Arts Administration... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Z4 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (JB)

Q&A

3:45pm EDT

Herron School of Art and Design’s Virtual Gallery Zoomthru

Join IUPUI Herron School of Art + Design Interim Dean (and Indiana Arts Commissioner!) Greg Hull, on a virtual Zoomthru of Herron School galleries. See how galleries are working to make their spaces more accessible for visitors in the now and beyond.

This session will be live-captioned.

Speakers

Greg Hull

Dean, Herron School of Art & Design, IUPUI

Greg is an Installation Artist and Sculptor, originally from Richmond, Indiana. He received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from the University of Delaware. Currently residing in Indianapolis, Greg is an Associate Professor of Sculpture at the Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI.Professor Hull was... Read More →

Thursday October 15, 2020 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Z5 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (DP)

Activity

4:35pm EDT

Arts Education – Peer Discussion

This peer discussion was only available live.

Speakers

Stephanie Haines

Arts Education & Accessibility Program Manager, Indiana Arts Commission

Thursday October 15, 2020 4:35pm - 5:30pm EDT
Z3 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (MM)

Activity

4:35pm EDT

Pandemic Management Q&A with Sara

Speakers

Sara A. Peterson (she/her)

Management Consultant, Sara Peterson Consulting

Thursday October 15, 2020 4:35pm - 5:30pm EDT
Z2 Sessions in this venue will be interactive via Zoom (SP)

Q&A

NEW FIELD 1 https://www.sarapetersonconsulting.com/toolkit