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.


 

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September 01, 2008

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Seattle, WA
Cost: $495
Western Arts Alliance members are dedicated performing arts professionals committed to keeping the performing arts alive and vibrant in their communities and around the world. The Annual Conference convenes presenters, artists, and managers around networking, artistic exploration, and discovery with the shared desire of connecting artists and live audiences.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 02, 2008

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Seattle, WA
Cost: $495
Western Arts Alliance members are dedicated performing arts professionals committed to keeping the performing arts alive and vibrant in their communities and around the world. The Annual Conference convenes presenters, artists, and managers around networking, artistic exploration, and discovery with the shared desire of connecting artists and live audiences.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 03, 2008

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Seattle, WA
Cost: $495
Western Arts Alliance members are dedicated performing arts professionals committed to keeping the performing arts alive and vibrant in their communities and around the world. The Annual Conference convenes presenters, artists, and managers around networking, artistic exploration, and discovery with the shared desire of connecting artists and live audiences.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 04, 2008

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Seattle, WA
Cost: $495
Western Arts Alliance members are dedicated performing arts professionals committed to keeping the performing arts alive and vibrant in their communities and around the world. The Annual Conference convenes presenters, artists, and managers around networking, artistic exploration, and discovery with the shared desire of connecting artists and live audiences.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 05, 2008

Western Arts Alliance Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Western Arts Alliance
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Seattle, WA
Cost: $495
Western Arts Alliance members are dedicated performing arts professionals committed to keeping the performing arts alive and vibrant in their communities and around the world. The Annual Conference convenes presenters, artists, and managers around networking, artistic exploration, and discovery with the shared desire of connecting artists and live audiences.
Contact: Laura Ricker 503-274-4729;  lricker@westarts.org
Website: www.westarts.org

September 09, 2008

Priming the Pump
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: National Arts Marketing Project Conference
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
  Houston, TX
Cost: $
National Arts Marketing Conference
Contact: Americans for the Arts 202-371-2830;  info@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsusa.org/events/2008/abc/namc/default.asp

September 10, 2008

Priming the Pump
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: National Arts Marketing Project Conference
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
  Houston, TX
Cost: $
National Arts Marketing Conference
Contact: Americans for the Arts 202-371-2830;  info@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsusa.org/events/2008/abc/namc/default.asp

September 11, 2008

Priming the Pump
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: National Arts Marketing Project Conference
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
  Houston, TX
Cost: $
National Arts Marketing Conference
Contact: Americans for the Arts 202-371-2830;  info@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsusa.org/events/2008/abc/namc/default.asp

September 12, 2008

Priming the Pump
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: National Arts Marketing Project Conference
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
  Houston, TX
Cost: $
National Arts Marketing Conference
Contact: Americans for the Arts 202-371-2830;  info@artsusa.org
Website: www.artsusa.org/events/2008/abc/namc/default.asp

September 17, 2008

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
  Kansas City, MO
Cost: $385
The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in connecting the performing arts to audiences across the central United States. Each year, performing artists, artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters, and service organizations gather to meet in person to strengthen business contacts and enhance their professional knowledge. The Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment.
Contact: Angela Urbanz 612-341-0755;  angela@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 18, 2008

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
  Kansas City, MO
Cost: $385
The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in connecting the performing arts to audiences across the central United States. Each year, performing artists, artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters, and service organizations gather to meet in person to strengthen business contacts and enhance their professional knowledge. The Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment.
Contact: Angela Urbanz 612-341-0755;  angela@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 19, 2008

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
  Kansas City, MO
Cost: $385
The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in connecting the performing arts to audiences across the central United States. Each year, performing artists, artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters, and service organizations gather to meet in person to strengthen business contacts and enhance their professional knowledge. The Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment.
Contact: Angela Urbanz 612-341-0755;  angela@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 20, 2008

Midwest Arts Conference
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Arts Midwest
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
  Kansas City, MO
Cost: $385
The Midwest Arts Conference plays a vital role in connecting the performing arts to audiences across the central United States. Each year, performing artists, artist managers/agents, performing arts presenters, and service organizations gather to meet in person to strengthen business contacts and enhance their professional knowledge. The Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment.
Contact: Angela Urbanz 612-341-0755;  angela@artsmidwest.org
Website: www.artsmidwest.org

September 25, 2008

2008 Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Southern Arts Federation
Location: TBA
  Atlanta, GA
Cost: $
The Southern Arts Federation produces the Performing Arts Exchange ( PAE) to connect artists with audiences and to foster excellence in all aspects of presenting and touring the performing arts. PAE is a 4-day conference that creates opportunities for networking and transacting business. This conference is the primary forum for professional development for artists, artist managers and presenters.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org
Website: www.SouthArts.org/pae

September 26, 2008

2008 Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Southern Arts Federation
Location: TBA
  Atlanta, GA
Cost: $
The Southern Arts Federation produces the Performing Arts Exchange ( PAE) to connect artists with audiences and to foster excellence in all aspects of presenting and touring the performing arts. PAE is a 4-day conference that creates opportunities for networking and transacting business. This conference is the primary forum for professional development for artists, artist managers and presenters.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org
Website: www.SouthArts.org/pae

Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Location: AMC Higland Lodge
  Bretton Woods, NH
Cost: $100
Devoted to the continuing professional development and renewal of educators, artists, parents and school leaders, the Arts in Education Conference connects artists with educators and explores the power of the arts to improve learning and build community.
Contact: Catherine O'Brian 603-271-0795;  catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov
Website: www.nh.gov/nharts

September 27, 2008

Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Location: AMC Higland Lodge
  Bretton Woods, NH
Cost: $100
Devoted to the continuing professional development and renewal of educators, artists, parents and school leaders, the Arts in Education Conference connects artists with educators and explores the power of the arts to improve learning and build community.
Contact: Catherine O'Brian 603-271-0795;  catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov
Website: www.nh.gov/nharts

2008 Performing Arts Exchange
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: Southern Arts Federation
Location: TBA
  Atlanta, GA
Cost: $
The Southern Arts Federation produces the Performing Arts Exchange ( PAE) to connect artists with audiences and to foster excellence in all aspects of presenting and touring the performing arts. PAE is a 4-day conference that creates opportunities for networking and transacting business. This conference is the primary forum for professional development for artists, artist managers and presenters.
Contact: Sage Crump 404-874-7244;  scrump@southarts.org
Website: www.SouthArts.org/pae

September 28, 2008

Art & Yoga Retreat
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: Kripalu
Location: Kripalu,
  Stockbridge , MA
Cost: $
You will -be introduced to a variety of materials safe for you and the environment -deepen your yoga practice through image making, movement and writing -share your work in a supportive, community setting -learn creative models to collaborate in your community, yoga center or family -return home with completed artwork and a daily yoga/art plan (sadhana) For anyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers and healers will work alongside beginne
Contact: Hari Kirin 800-741-7353;  joanhanley@mac.com
Website: www.artandyoga.org

Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Location: AMC Higland Lodge
  Bretton Woods, NH
Cost: $100
Devoted to the continuing professional development and renewal of educators, artists, parents and school leaders, the Arts in Education Conference connects artists with educators and explores the power of the arts to improve learning and build community.
Contact: Catherine O'Brian 603-271-0795;  catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov
Website: www.nh.gov/nharts

September 29, 2008

Art & Yoga Retreat
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: Kripalu
Location: Kripalu,
  Stockbridge , MA
Cost: $
You will -be introduced to a variety of materials safe for you and the environment -deepen your yoga practice through image making, movement and writing -share your work in a supportive, community setting -learn creative models to collaborate in your community, yoga center or family -return home with completed artwork and a daily yoga/art plan (sadhana) For anyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers and healers will work alongside beginne
Contact: Hari Kirin 800-741-7353;  joanhanley@mac.com
Website: www.artandyoga.org

September 30, 2008

Art & Yoga Retreat
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: Kripalu
Location: Kripalu,
  Stockbridge , MA
Cost: $
You will -be introduced to a variety of materials safe for you and the environment -deepen your yoga practice through image making, movement and writing -share your work in a supportive, community setting -learn creative models to collaborate in your community, yoga center or family -return home with completed artwork and a daily yoga/art plan (sadhana) For anyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers and healers will work alongside beginne
Contact: Hari Kirin 800-741-7353;  joanhanley@mac.com
Website: www.artandyoga.org

October 01, 2008

Art & Yoga Retreat
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: Kripalu
Location: Kripalu,
  Stockbridge , MA
Cost: $
You will -be introduced to a variety of materials safe for you and the environment -deepen your yoga practice through image making, movement and writing -share your work in a supportive, community setting -learn creative models to collaborate in your community, yoga center or family -return home with completed artwork and a daily yoga/art plan (sadhana) For anyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers and healers will work alongside beginne
Contact: Hari Kirin 800-741-7353;  joanhanley@mac.com
Website: www.artandyoga.org

October 02, 2008

Art & Yoga Retreat
Event type: Workshop
Hosted by: Kripalu
Location: Kripalu,
  Stockbridge , MA
Cost: $
You will -be introduced to a variety of materials safe for you and the environment -deepen your yoga practice through image making, movement and writing -share your work in a supportive, community setting -learn creative models to collaborate in your community, yoga center or family -return home with completed artwork and a daily yoga/art plan (sadhana) For anyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers and healers will work alongside beginne
Contact: Hari Kirin 800-741-7353;  joanhanley@mac.com
Website: www.artandyoga.org

November 17, 2008

CINARS 2008
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: CINARS
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, NA
Cost: $
More than 1,000 participants from all around the world – including artists, agents, presenters, producers and observers – are expected to attend the 13th edition of CINARS Platform, recognized as a key event for performing arts professionals.
Contact: CINARS 514-842-5866;  arts@cinars.org
Website: www.cinars.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor

November 18, 2008

CINARS 2008
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: CINARS
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, NA
Cost: $
More than 1,000 participants from all around the world – including artists, agents, presenters, producers and observers – are expected to attend the 13th edition of CINARS Platform, recognized as a key event for performing arts professionals.
Contact: CINARS 514-842-5866;  arts@cinars.org
Website: www.cinars.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor

November 19, 2008

CINARS 2008
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: CINARS
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, NA
Cost: $
More than 1,000 participants from all around the world – including artists, agents, presenters, producers and observers – are expected to attend the 13th edition of CINARS Platform, recognized as a key event for performing arts professionals.
Contact: CINARS 514-842-5866;  arts@cinars.org
Website: www.cinars.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor

November 20, 2008

CINARS 2008
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: CINARS
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, NA
Cost: $
More than 1,000 participants from all around the world – including artists, agents, presenters, producers and observers – are expected to attend the 13th edition of CINARS Platform, recognized as a key event for performing arts professionals.
Contact: CINARS 514-842-5866;  arts@cinars.org
Website: www.cinars.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor

November 21, 2008

CINARS 2008
Event type: Conference
Hosted by: CINARS
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
  Montreal, NA
Cost: $
More than 1,000 participants from all around the world – including artists, agents, presenters, producers and observers – are expected to attend the 13th edition of CINARS Platform, recognized as a key event for performing arts professionals.
Contact: CINARS 514-842-5866;  arts@cinars.org
Website: www.cinars.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor