LOCATION

FRIDAY, MARCH 21
On The Boards, 100 West Roy Street

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, evening
Reception by Pacific Northwest Ballet Studios at The Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St. (at 3rd Avenue)
Performance by the Pacific Northwest Balletto follow at Mercer Arts Arena, 401 Mercer St. (at 4th Avenue)

REGISTRATION

Or, you can contact us regarding your interest:
Susan Myers, Artist Trust, susan@artisttrust.org or www.artisttrust.org, or 206/467-8734

Pre-registration is strongly recommended!
At these prices, you can’t afford not to come!

• · As a member of Dance/USA or Artist Trust:
  Half-day sessions are $12 each, or $30 for three half-day sessions!
• · General fees are:
  Half-day sessions are $15 each, or $40 for three half-day sessions!

SCHEDULE

• “The Realities of Touring,”
  with Craig Peterson of DTW and local panelists Dayna Hanson (33 Fainting Spells), Donald Byrd (Spectrum Dance Theater) and Merica Whitehall (Bakra Bata' Music & Dance Ensemble)
  • 1-5pm: Velocity Studios, 915 East Pine Street, #200
  So, you want to go on tour? A leading national presenter, offering an overview of what touring possibilities are really like at the current time, will conduct this seminar. A group of local panelists will also share their stories (successes and disasters) for all to learn from. The session will close with a facilitated discussion between the panelists and seminar participants, exploring the needs and concerns of getting work on the road – near home, and regionally.
  This seminar is designed for individuals and emerging/mid-level organizations.

  Craig Peterson is co-artistic director/senior producer and director of community programs at New York’s Dance Theatre Workshop working closely with the executive director to select artists and design DTW's performance season, negotiate artist contracts, fees, commissions and schedules.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

• “Building Audiences, Naturally,”
  with Paul King
  • 9am-noon: On The Boards, 100 West Roy Street
  Every individual choreographer and organization has pondered how to build an audience…it all starts through the building of relationships, meeting people and finding ways to connect! This seminar will examine the creation process and how it relates to developing and refining strategies and methods to engage diverse communities as participants in the arts, working in your neighborhood or elsewhere.
  This seminar is geared toward individuals and emerging/ mid-level organizations.

  Paul King is co-founder, along with Walter Jaffe, of White Bird, a non-profit organization founded in 1997 dedicated to bringing excellence in dance to Portland, OR. Mr. King is a strong believer in community participation and has served on many local boards as well as being a member of several regional and national organizations.

• “Establishing Relationships with Donors for Ongoing Success”, with Mary Ann de Barbieri
  • 1:30-5pm: On The Boards, 100 West Roy Street
  This interactive seminar will explore concepts and techniques to build and manage community relationships, including and beyond the board of directors. In these tough economic times, it’s critical to maximize the development of a strong base of support with individual donors.
  This seminar is geared toward individuals and emerging/mid-level organizations.

  Mary Ann de Barbieri uses her 25-year nonprofit management and fundraising experience to help nonprofit organizations achieve their organizational goals.

• Reception hosted by several area restaurants. Come join your colleagues!
  • 6 pm: Pacific Northwest Ballet Studios at The Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St. (at 3rd Avenue)
  Free - RSVP required

• Performance by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, including a world premiere!
  • 7:30: Mercer Arts Arena, 401 Mercer St. (at 4th Avenue)
  A single complimentary ticket is offered (limited availability) with your registration.