Professional Development Opportunities

Welcome to MatchBook.org's Professional Development Opportunities Calendar. Here you will find chronological listings for workshops, classes, conferences and lectures for the arts and culture community. Scroll down the page to browse the listings.


 

MatchBook.org - Professional Development Opportunities

July 30, 2010

NEFA Info Session
10AM-12PM
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: New England Foundation for the Arts
Location: MCLA Gallery 51 51 Main St
  North Adams, MA
Cost: $0
What does NEST stand for? Do I qualify for any NEFA grants? Am I a part of the creative economy? Learn the answers to these questions and much more at NEFA's info session for organizations and performing artists about New England programs and services: Expeditions, Meet the Composer/New England, New England States Touring, Presenter Travel Fund, MatchBook.org, and CultureCount.
Contact: Adrienne Petrillo 617-951-0010;  apetrillo@nefa.org
Website: www.nefa.org

August 03, 2010

New England Arts Assessment Institute
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: NEAAI
Location: Plymouth State College
  Plymouth, NH
Cost: $675
The New England Arts Assessment Institute is an award-winning summer institute for music, visual art, theater, and dance educators as well as curriculum leaders dedicated to best practices in assessment and instruction in the arts. Included in this year's agenda is an expert panel on the state education agency directors of arts education project known as National Expectations for Learning in Arts Education as well as the potential reconceptualization of national standards in arts education.
Contact: Gail Kilkelly 802-828-6560;  gail.kilelly@state.vt.us
Website: newenglandarts.ning.com/

August 04, 2010

New England Arts Assessment Institute
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: NEAAI
Location: Plymouth State College
  Plymouth, NH
Cost: $675
The New England Arts Assessment Institute is an award-winning summer institute for music, visual art, theater, and dance educators as well as curriculum leaders dedicated to best practices in assessment and instruction in the arts. Included in this year's agenda is an expert panel on the state education agency directors of arts education project known as National Expectations for Learning in Arts Education as well as the potential reconceptualization of national standards in arts education.
Contact: Gail Kilkelly 802-828-6560;  gail.kilelly@state.vt.us
Website: newenglandarts.ning.com/

Over the Edge Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Maine Arts Commission
Location: Collins Center for the Arts
  Orono, ME
Cost: $0
On August 04, 05, 06, 2010 the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, Maine will be the venue for a gathering of New England and Canadian presenting organizations. This three day conference aims to improve performing arts touring between the two regions. Full information at http://mainearts.maine.gov/overtheedge.aspx The conference is free and open to artists and arts presenters, but you will need to reserve tickets. http://www.collinscenterforthearts.com/show.php?id=153
Contact: Kerstin Gilg 207-287-6719;  kerstin.gilg@maine.gov
Website: mainearts.maine.gov/home.aspx#

August 05, 2010

Over the Edge Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Maine Arts Commission
Location: Collins Center for the Arts
  Orono, ME
Cost: $0
On August 04, 05, 06, 2010 the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, Maine will be the venue for a gathering of New England and Canadian presenting organizations. This three day conference aims to improve performing arts touring between the two regions. Full information at http://mainearts.maine.gov/overtheedge.aspx The conference is free and open to artists and arts presenters, but you will need to reserve tickets. http://www.collinscenterforthearts.com/show.php?id=153
Contact: Kerstin Gilg 207-287-6719;  kerstin.gilg@maine.gov
Website: mainearts.maine.gov/home.aspx#

New England Arts Assessment Institute
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: NEAAI
Location: Plymouth State College
  Plymouth, NH
Cost: $675
The New England Arts Assessment Institute is an award-winning summer institute for music, visual art, theater, and dance educators as well as curriculum leaders dedicated to best practices in assessment and instruction in the arts. Included in this year's agenda is an expert panel on the state education agency directors of arts education project known as National Expectations for Learning in Arts Education as well as the potential reconceptualization of national standards in arts education.
Contact: Gail Kilkelly 802-828-6560;  gail.kilelly@state.vt.us
Website: newenglandarts.ning.com/

August 06, 2010

New England Arts Assessment Institute
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: NEAAI
Location: Plymouth State College
  Plymouth, NH
Cost: $675
The New England Arts Assessment Institute is an award-winning summer institute for music, visual art, theater, and dance educators as well as curriculum leaders dedicated to best practices in assessment and instruction in the arts. Included in this year's agenda is an expert panel on the state education agency directors of arts education project known as National Expectations for Learning in Arts Education as well as the potential reconceptualization of national standards in arts education.
Contact: Gail Kilkelly 802-828-6560;  gail.kilelly@state.vt.us
Website: newenglandarts.ning.com/

Over the Edge Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Maine Arts Commission
Location: Collins Center for the Arts
  Orono, ME
Cost: $0
On August 04, 05, 06, 2010 the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, Maine will be the venue for a gathering of New England and Canadian presenting organizations. This three day conference aims to improve performing arts touring between the two regions. Full information at http://mainearts.maine.gov/overtheedge.aspx The conference is free and open to artists and arts presenters, but you will need to reserve tickets. http://www.collinscenterforthearts.com/show.php?id=153
Contact: Kerstin Gilg 207-287-6719;  kerstin.gilg@maine.gov
Website: mainearts.maine.gov/home.aspx#

August 25, 2010

LEAD Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: The Kennedy Center
Location: Courtyard Marriott
  San Diego, CA
Cost: $
This year, more than ever, your constituents -- the theaters, museums, performing arts centers and other cultural venues in your area - need to focus on sustainable and human centered design of programs and facilities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, older adults, and families who may have a child or grandparent with a disability. The Kennedy Center's LEAD conference and training is the premier place to go for resources, information, and productive discussions on topical issu
Contact: The Kennedy Center 202-416-8727;  access@kennedy-center.org
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/education/lead/conferen

August 26, 2010

LEAD Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: The Kennedy Center
Location: Courtyard Marriott
  San Diego, CA
Cost: $
This year, more than ever, your constituents -- the theaters, museums, performing arts centers and other cultural venues in your area - need to focus on sustainable and human centered design of programs and facilities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, older adults, and families who may have a child or grandparent with a disability. The Kennedy Center's LEAD conference and training is the premier place to go for resources, information, and productive discussions on topical issu
Contact: The Kennedy Center 202-416-8727;  access@kennedy-center.org
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/education/lead/conferen

August 27, 2010

LEAD Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: The Kennedy Center
Location: Courtyard Marriott
  San Diego, CA
Cost: $
This year, more than ever, your constituents -- the theaters, museums, performing arts centers and other cultural venues in your area - need to focus on sustainable and human centered design of programs and facilities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, older adults, and families who may have a child or grandparent with a disability. The Kennedy Center's LEAD conference and training is the premier place to go for resources, information, and productive discussions on topical issu
Contact: The Kennedy Center 202-416-8727;  access@kennedy-center.org
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/education/lead/conferen

August 28, 2010

LEAD Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: The Kennedy Center
Location: Courtyard Marriott
  San Diego, CA
Cost: $
This year, more than ever, your constituents -- the theaters, museums, performing arts centers and other cultural venues in your area - need to focus on sustainable and human centered design of programs and facilities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, older adults, and families who may have a child or grandparent with a disability. The Kennedy Center's LEAD conference and training is the premier place to go for resources, information, and productive discussions on topical issu
Contact: The Kennedy Center 202-416-8727;  access@kennedy-center.org
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/education/lead/conferen

August 29, 2010

LEAD Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: The Kennedy Center
Location: Courtyard Marriott
  San Diego, CA
Cost: $
This year, more than ever, your constituents -- the theaters, museums, performing arts centers and other cultural venues in your area - need to focus on sustainable and human centered design of programs and facilities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, older adults, and families who may have a child or grandparent with a disability. The Kennedy Center's LEAD conference and training is the premier place to go for resources, information, and productive discussions on topical issu
Contact: The Kennedy Center 202-416-8727;  access@kennedy-center.org
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/education/lead/conferen

August 30, 2010

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  Long Beach, CA
Cost: $400
The WAA Conference convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The five-day schedule is filled with exhibits, performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Commons - our combination meeting, event and exhibit space - is where it all happens.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

August 31, 2010

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  Long Beach, CA
Cost: $400
The WAA Conference convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The five-day schedule is filled with exhibits, performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Commons - our combination meeting, event and exhibit space - is where it all happens.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 01, 2010

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  Long Beach, CA
Cost: $400
The WAA Conference convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The five-day schedule is filled with exhibits, performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Commons - our combination meeting, event and exhibit space - is where it all happens.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 02, 2010

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  Long Beach, CA
Cost: $400
The WAA Conference convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The five-day schedule is filled with exhibits, performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Commons - our combination meeting, event and exhibit space - is where it all happens.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 03, 2010

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  Long Beach, CA
Cost: $400
The WAA Conference convenes presenters, artists, and agents around the shared goal of programming live performances. The five-day schedule is filled with exhibits, performances, networking, speakers, classes and workshops. Unlike traditional trade shows, The Commons - our combination meeting, event and exhibit space - is where it all happens.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 13, 2010

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Indiana Convention Center
  Indianapolis, IN
Cost: $355
The Midwest Arts Conference is one of the largest convenings in the nation for performing artists, artist managers/agents, theater and facility managers, and arts administrators from throughout the United States and beyond, and provides a platform for these performing arts professionals to come together for an educational and motivational four days focused on promoting and presenting live touring performing arts.
Contact: Conference Team 612-341-0755;  midwestartsconference@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 14, 2010

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Indiana Convention Center
  Indianapolis, IN
Cost: $355
The Midwest Arts Conference is one of the largest convenings in the nation for performing artists, artist managers/agents, theater and facility managers, and arts administrators from throughout the United States and beyond, and provides a platform for these performing arts professionals to come together for an educational and motivational four days focused on promoting and presenting live touring performing arts.
Contact: Conference Team 612-341-0755;  midwestartsconference@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 15, 2010

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Indiana Convention Center
  Indianapolis, IN
Cost: $355
The Midwest Arts Conference is one of the largest convenings in the nation for performing artists, artist managers/agents, theater and facility managers, and arts administrators from throughout the United States and beyond, and provides a platform for these performing arts professionals to come together for an educational and motivational four days focused on promoting and presenting live touring performing arts.
Contact: Conference Team 612-341-0755;  midwestartsconference@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 16, 2010

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Indiana Convention Center
  Indianapolis, IN
Cost: $355
The Midwest Arts Conference is one of the largest convenings in the nation for performing artists, artist managers/agents, theater and facility managers, and arts administrators from throughout the United States and beyond, and provides a platform for these performing arts professionals to come together for an educational and motivational four days focused on promoting and presenting live touring performing arts.
Contact: Conference Team 612-341-0755;  midwestartsconference@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 29, 2010

Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: South Arts
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention C
  Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) is the primary marketplace and forum for performing arts presenting and touring—artists and work, ideas, learning and information—in the eastern United States.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org

September 30, 2010

Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: South Arts
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention C
  Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) is the primary marketplace and forum for performing arts presenting and touring—artists and work, ideas, learning and information—in the eastern United States.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org

October 01, 2010

Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: South Arts
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention C
  Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) is the primary marketplace and forum for performing arts presenting and touring—artists and work, ideas, learning and information—in the eastern United States.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org

October 02, 2010

Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: South Arts
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention C
  Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) is the primary marketplace and forum for performing arts presenting and touring—artists and work, ideas, learning and information—in the eastern United States.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org

October 14, 2010

30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Northwest
Location: Red Lion & Courtyard Marriott
  Bellevue, WA
Cost: $
The 30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference will be the largest gathering of artists, their management and presenters of the performing arts in the region.
Contact: Jean Gilliam 360-457-9290;  admin@artsnw.org
Website: www.artsnw.org

October 15, 2010

30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Northwest
Location: Red Lion & Courtyard Marriott
  Bellevue, WA
Cost: $
The 30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference will be the largest gathering of artists, their management and presenters of the performing arts in the region.
Contact: Jean Gilliam 360-457-9290;  admin@artsnw.org
Website: www.artsnw.org

October 16, 2010

30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Northwest
Location: Red Lion & Courtyard Marriott
  Bellevue, WA
Cost: $
The 30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference will be the largest gathering of artists, their management and presenters of the performing arts in the region.
Contact: Jean Gilliam 360-457-9290;  admin@artsnw.org
Website: www.artsnw.org

October 17, 2010

30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Northwest
Location: Red Lion & Courtyard Marriott
  Bellevue, WA
Cost: $
The 30th Annual Northwest Booking Conference will be the largest gathering of artists, their management and presenters of the performing arts in the region.
Contact: Jean Gilliam 360-457-9290;  admin@artsnw.org
Website: www.artsnw.org

November 03, 2010

NEMA Annual Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New England Museum Association
Location: Springfield Monarch Place
  Springfield, MA
Cost: $230
Great Reasons to Attend in 2010! • Hone your professional skills in more than 60 panels and workshops • Network with 750+ museum professionals • Enjoy terrific off-site, after hours entertainment at top museums • Get the big picture from keynote speaker Carlo Rotella, author, NPR commentator, New Yorker/New York Times columnist, American Studies professor • Learn about the latest innovative products & services in our exhibit hall • New for 2010! Career Conversations – informal interaction
Contact: BJ Larson 781-641-0013;  bj.larson@nemanet.org
Website: www.nemanet.org

November 04, 2010

NEMA Annual Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New England Museum Association
Location: Springfield Monarch Place
  Springfield, MA
Cost: $230
Great Reasons to Attend in 2010! • Hone your professional skills in more than 60 panels and workshops • Network with 750+ museum professionals • Enjoy terrific off-site, after hours entertainment at top museums • Get the big picture from keynote speaker Carlo Rotella, author, NPR commentator, New Yorker/New York Times columnist, American Studies professor • Learn about the latest innovative products & services in our exhibit hall • New for 2010! Career Conversations – informal interaction
Contact: BJ Larson 781-641-0013;  bj.larson@nemanet.org
Website: www.nemanet.org

November 05, 2010

NEMA Annual Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New England Museum Association
Location: Springfield Monarch Place
  Springfield, MA
Cost: $230
Great Reasons to Attend in 2010! • Hone your professional skills in more than 60 panels and workshops • Network with 750+ museum professionals • Enjoy terrific off-site, after hours entertainment at top museums • Get the big picture from keynote speaker Carlo Rotella, author, NPR commentator, New Yorker/New York Times columnist, American Studies professor • Learn about the latest innovative products & services in our exhibit hall • New for 2010! Career Conversations – informal interaction
Contact: BJ Larson 781-641-0013;  bj.larson@nemanet.org
Website: www.nemanet.org

November 13, 2010

National Arts Marketing Project
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Americans for the Arts
Location: Fairmont San Jose
  San Jose, CA
Cost: $415
Tech. Tools. Times. Make it all new at this year’s National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference in San Jose, CA, November 12–15, 2010. From new preconferences geared just for you to workshops on technology, revenue generation, and audience engagement, this year’s NAMP Conference covers everything you need to know to help your organization thrive. Join us to learn how you can capitalize on new opportunities and connect with hundreds of colleagues and peers.
Contact: NAMP Staff 202-371-2830;  events@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsmarketing.org/conference

November 14, 2010

National Arts Marketing Project
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Americans for the Arts
Location: Fairmont San Jose
  San Jose, CA
Cost: $415
Tech. Tools. Times. Make it all new at this year’s National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference in San Jose, CA, November 12–15, 2010. From new preconferences geared just for you to workshops on technology, revenue generation, and audience engagement, this year’s NAMP Conference covers everything you need to know to help your organization thrive. Join us to learn how you can capitalize on new opportunities and connect with hundreds of colleagues and peers.
Contact: NAMP Staff 202-371-2830;  events@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsmarketing.org/conference

November 15, 2010

National Arts Marketing Project
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Americans for the Arts
Location: Fairmont San Jose
  San Jose, CA
Cost: $415
Tech. Tools. Times. Make it all new at this year’s National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference in San Jose, CA, November 12–15, 2010. From new preconferences geared just for you to workshops on technology, revenue generation, and audience engagement, this year’s NAMP Conference covers everything you need to know to help your organization thrive. Join us to learn how you can capitalize on new opportunities and connect with hundreds of colleagues and peers.
Contact: NAMP Staff 202-371-2830;  events@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsmarketing.org/conference