Career Development

 
Artists are DTC’s priority. We want artists to achieve successful lifelong careers that elevate the social value of art and the career choice of Artist. Our complete series of one-day workshops are designed to help artists refine and develop their professional writing and self-marketing skills. Workshops do not need to be taken in sequence and are open to artists of all disciplines and all levels of experience. Workshops are held at the Salt Lake City Main Library and are limited to ten participants. Slots are filled on a first come first serve basis via online Pay Pal registration.  Registration info at bottom of page. Email questions to: programs@dancetheatrecoalition.org ONGOING WORKSHOPS Career Sessions (year-round) Available by appointment: $60 per hour Career sessions are designed to give artists specific help and one-on-one attention. The focus of each session is indicated by the artist and can be used for editing written materials, consultation on their career, advice on proposals, advice on financial issues, or any other aspect of a creative life. Consultants offer an outside perspective, experience, and helpful information.  These help sessions can be for individuals, creative groups, or organizations.  This is an opportunity for undivided attention and focused discussion about the steps you are taking (or want to take) to advance your career.  Field Workshops Summer 2010 Field Workshop are currently in session through August 16th 2010 - drop-in session are available in summer. Check back for fall 2010 workshop dates. Check this link for more info. Creative workshops that promote the creation of new work using the Fieldwork Method. Performance/exhibition opportunities for all participating artists. Workshops are open to artists working in all mediums of performing, visual, literary, film/video art. 8-week workshops run three times annually. UPCOMING 2011 WORKSHOPS Registration info at bottom of page. Introduction to Grant Writing for Artists Saturday, January 15th, 2011 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Workshop fee $60 (Take home materials and snacks provided). Workshop is limited to ten participants. Location: Salt Lake City Main Library This will be the best $60 you ever spent! If you don’t know how to navigate writing a grant – we’ll be walking you step-by-step through the process. Learn the reality of the granting process and how to play the game to your advantage. For those with prior grant writing experience, you can learn how to become more competitive and zero in on the the next step in your funding pursuits. This workshop is geared toward individual artists or creative groups of all levels working in all disciplines of visual and performing arts. Organizational granting and fiscal sponsorship will be touched upon as well. This is an opportunity to learn from people who know this process well. This is the stuff they don’t teach you at school. Artist Resume Workshop Saturday, January 29th, 2011 9:00 am – 11:30 am Workshop fee: $35 Location: Salt Lake City Main Library Think that once you have your resume organized you’re home free? Think again. Artists need to organize various resumes for a variety of purposes and there are a hundred different ways to put this document together. This will be focused time on resume strategies.  It is suggested that participants prepare a resume draft prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation.  Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost.  Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group.  Artist Biography Workshop Saturday, February 5th, 2011 9:00 am – 11:30 am Workshop fee: $35 Location: Salt Lake City Main Library The artist's biography brings YOU into your art. It is often the first document presenters and grant panelists read in order to get a sense of who you are. If you have trouble talking about yourself or telling your story in an effective and concise way, you should attend this workshop. We will practice looking at different types of bios and we'll tell you exactly what should you should include in your bio and what to scrap. You can't market yourself without this document so come to the workshop and get 'er done! Artist Statement Workshop Saturday, February 19th, 2010 9:00 am – 11:30 am Workshop fee: $35 Location: Salt Lake City Main Library The dreaded artist’s statement! If writing this important statement about you and your work has given you nightmares then this is the workshop for you. Take a deep breath and join the group for an afternoon of deconstructing the beast.  It is suggested that participants prepare an artist statement draft prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation.  Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost.  Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group.    RECENT WORKSHOPS Introduction to Grant Writing for Artists - January 16th 2010 Artist Resume Workshop - February 13th 2010 Artist Biography Workshop - March 13th 2010 Artist Statement Workshop - April 10th 2010 Creating Workshop with Paula Ruffy July 15th - September 25th 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Main Library Refinement of the creative process is lead by Paul Ruffy, a licensed facilitator for the work of Robert Fritz. This workshop is by invitation only and includes not just artists, but individuals from other fields who are creative thinkers. The idea is to integrate established artists with professionals who are excelling in their fields as the group learns new ways of reaching their professional and personal goals efficiently. If you would like to be considered for invitation to a future Creating Workshop please send an email of inquiry to: programs@dancetheatrecoalition.org www.project-create.com www.robertfritz.com __________________________________________________________________________________ Who's teaching?  Amy Caron is an award-winning local multidisciplinary artist. She has received numerous grant and fellowship awards and reviewed countless applications while curating a range of events including film festivals, performance concerts, and gallery exhibitions.  She authored articles for international magazines and offers a unique perspective as both a working artist and active curator.  Amy has a healthy stack of acceptance letters and an even more impressive stack of rejection letters. Come hear war stories galore and learn how to take the best angle with the grant battle. www.amycaron.com  Heather Sneddon is an Attorney at Law and a graduate of Brown University.  Her profession requires the grammatical perfection and concise dynamic language that so many artists lack.  Heather has reviewed and edited numerous artistic grant proposals for her most excellent and best looking friend Amy Caron, and for other average looking people completing applications for medical school, law school, and other intimidating endeavors. As a patron of the arts and DTC board member, Heather has a grasp on the current climate of the art scene and can help artists format a written presentation that gets noticed.   Guest teachers will join us for co-teaching on occasion. __________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION Please register via Pay Pal (see pull down menu for workshop selection). You do not need to have a Pay Pal account to use your debit or credit card via Pay Pal. Email or phone us directly if you wish to register with check or cash payment: programs@dancetheatrecoalition.org DTC phone: 801-860-4474 mailto:programs@dancetheatrecoalition.orgField.htmlhttp://www.project-create.comhttp://www.robertfritz.comhttp://www.amycaron.commailto:programs@dancetheatrecoalition.orgshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5