Creative Conversations is on Philly Fun Guide!

Our May 4th "Creative Conversations" Event has top billing on the Philly Fun Guide's Featured Events for Senior Works! Swing by here and take a look!

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

And, while you're at it, check out all the other Celebrate Arts & Aging Events planned for the month of May!

See you at the Philadelphia Free Library on May 4th!

P.S.--Did you RSVP on Eventbrite yet? Well...what are you waiting for?

   

 

                 

And which Library will I see you at on May 4?

I didn't mean for this post to be a two-parter. But let's just say, it's a creative way to invite you to our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

When I said I'd see you at the Library on May 4th--I neglected to tell you which Library. So that Librarians all over the Delaware Valley don't feel pressured into entertaining you with witty and creative conversation on May 4th, I decided I should tell you exactly where our Event is being held!

OK--let's try this again . . .

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

on

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

at

the Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch

1901 Vine Street

(between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)

Philadelphia, PA 19103

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

There--that makes it so much easier for you to join us, doesn't it! The rest of the information about the Event is here or you can go to Eventbrite and RSVP right now.

See you at the Free Library of Philadelphia,
Central Branch on May 4th!

   

 

                 

Join Our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
and supported by GenPhilly

All are welcome for the evening!

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

The Creative Conversations Panel will feature older adult artists, teaching artists, and representatives from organizations that promote arts programming for people of all ages. Hear about the impact that art has in lives of older adults, and learn about local organizations that are promoting arts and aging opportunities. Welcome by Meaghan Brown, President of the Creative Arts and Aging Network and Manager for Healthy Aging at United Way of Southeastern PA. Reception and introductions provided by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

This is part of the kickoff event for Celebrate Arts and Aging, a month-long, city-wide celebration featuring exhibitions of extraordinary original artwork by older adults.

Take a minute out right now and RSVP on Eventbrite. We guarantee a fun and intersting evening!

For more details: pick up the May Milestones newspaper, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040, or visit Philly Fun Guide where you can also sign up for weekly emails about discounts, and enter to win tickets for a Night on the Town. Be sure to enter code FUN01.

See you at the Library on May 4th!

   

 

                     

Teaching Artists--It's FREE and it's for YOU !

Sign up for Full-Day Boot Camp - NOW!

Teaching Artists, here is an opportunity you just can't refuse! The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance have joined forces to present: 

Marketing Yourself as a Teaching Artist

Full-Day Boot Camp

Sunday, November 7

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fleisher Art Memorial, 709 Catherine Street

Free parking available

Free of charge

Registration (and commitment) required!

The Bartol Foundation’s three-part workshop is being combined into a full-day Boot Camp:

#1 Creating Your Personal Brand

• Define what you are offering
• Articulate your mission as a teaching artist
• Outline a clear resume of your experience
• Define your "signature" programs
• Develop your Teaching Artist Packet

#2 Negotiating the Gig ~ led by Andrew Simonet, founder of Artists U, a career/life planning program for artists

• What is your time worth?
• What are the things you must have to provide a successful program?
• Where are you willing to compromise?
• Where’s the sink?
• Tools and templates for setting fees, defining roles and diplomatically negotiating

#3 Creating Your Marketing Plan

• Explore the components of a marketing plan – the 4 Ps
• Product
• Price
• Place
• Promotion.
• Tie in components of previous sessions
• Know your product(s)
• Understand the need for multiple price points
• Where do audiences exist?
• What specific tactics can you can employ to reach them?
• Websites
• Blogs
• Social media*
• Press releases
• Events
• The toolkit will include
• A sample marketing plan
• A sample press release
• A sample media planner
• A sample budget
• Links to relevant blogging and social media sites.

You must agree to attend for the entire day. But, hey--it's FREE and it's jam packed with great information! Did I mention it's FREE?! And jam packed with great information?!

To register, click here.

*Social Media? Yes, social media! Check out Artful Aging's posts about Facebook and Social Media:

• OK, Class, Let's Review Facebook . . .
• Facebook 4-5-6... Take Notes!
• 10 Really, Really Good Reasons to Care About Social Media
• When it comes to social media, IS ignorance bliss? Take Notes!
• 10 Out of 100 Thoughts on Social Media

Day 89 - Boot camp

Photo by tsheko

Celebrate Arts & Aging in May!

Research shows the arts are good for you, whether you’ve discovered a passion for painting or dance late in life, been a professional artist or simply enjoy being part of the audience.

This whole month of May, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) has joined with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance to create Celebrate Arts & Aging, "We’ve partnered...to create a bigger and better version of the annual arts celebration which has been known as ‘Seniors Celebrate the Arts’ for the past seven years,” said Joan Zaremba, director of marketing and corporate relations for PCA.

Museums, theaters and cultural venues are offering special discounts to older adults during May. Check the Phillyfunguide for classes and workshops and exhibits of art and performances by older adults.

For the cost-conscious, Phillyfunguide's Funsavers are a real find; subscribers receive a weekly email, delivered on Thursdays, with offers of 50% off on theater, music, dance, museum exhibits, comedy shows and sporting events. Subscriptions are free, but you will need to have an email account to participate. To sign up, go online to www.phillyfunguide.com, click on Funsavers and fill out the subscription form.

More information on Celebrate Arts and Aging activities is available from the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.

Yes, Creative Arts & Aging Network is participating in Celebrate Arts and Aging. Come out to The Arts for All Ages: A Creative Conversation at William Way Community Center this Thursday, May 20. Go here for details. Hope we see you there!

engAGE! Celebrate Arts and Aging: Call for Artists

Mark your calendars for engAGE! Celebrate Arts & Aging, the month-long festival presented by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance for Older Americans Month.  

Throughout May 2010, engAGE: Celebrate Arta & Aging will showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists. Artists age 55-plus are invited to submit works to be considered for exhibition during the month of May. This year's celebration of older adults and art includes Delaware County as well as Philadelphia and events will be promoted on the Philly Fun Guide.

Interested? Go here for more information and click here for an application.  Hurry--because submission deadline is March 25, 2010!

We'll Be there ... Will You?

Presented by
Your Arts & Culture Service Organizations
The

 Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
invites you to an Open House Event

Services in the Suburbs

Tuesday, February 23rd

8:30 - 11:00 AM

at the

Main Line Art Center.

What a great idea! An easy and fun way to learn about the variety of programs and services available to you. And, if you haven't yet visited the Main Line Art Center, this is the perfect opportunity. Thanks to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, 10 organizations are participating--including yours truly, the Creative Arts & Aging Network.

Here's the Who's Who List of participating organizations, and you can go here to find out more about each of them.

• Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

• Art-Reach

• Creative Arts & Aging Network

• Dance/USA Philadelphia

• Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

• The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University’s School of Business

• Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project

• Regional Foundation Center

• Nonprofit Finance Fund

• Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia

Come to the Open House anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 AM. (If you're an early bird, enjoy a continental breakfast while you're there.)

See you at the Main Line Art Center on Tuesday, February 23rd!

How Can Cultural Organizations Build Strong Audience Connections?

Research into Action: Pathways to New Opportunities, the Cultural Alliance's recent research report, shares how the Philadelphia area's diverse population engages with the arts and how the "focus needs to be on engaging people in a meaningful and personal experience." Find out more about the Research into Action here. Then . . .

. . . join the Breakfast Club on Wednesday, October 14 to discuss the Research into Action Report. In small groups there will be moderated discussions of the Implications sections as well as one main chapter of your choice - Programming, Increasing Access or Marketing.

Philaculture is the website of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, a nonprofit association committed to making Greater Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world. The site contains news, events,tools, and resources designed to help users get the most out of the Cultural Alliance's programs and services.