Friday, March 22, 2024
The 11th annual conference was on Friday, March 22nd, 2024.
The theme was Momentum and focused on keeping the current moment of creative energy in Grand Rapids moving strongly into the future. The conference was generously sponsored by Kendall College of Art and Design and took place at their historic Woodbridge Building in downtown Grand Rapids.
Opening Panel
Momentum: A Panel discussion on how to find and sustain creative success with Michele Bosak (KCAD, Standard Space), Spencer Everhart (GR Film Society, GVSU), Two Eagles Marcus (Independent Artist), Rachel Winter (MSU Broad Museum)
Session I
• Support Needed – Addressing Gaps in What Artspaces Can Provide Artists: A Roundtable by John Fenton of AllArtWorks
• Your Desktop is A Mess – Digital Media Management for Creative Professionals: A Presentation by Matthew Patulski
• Kickstart Your Creative Practice with an Artist Residency: A Presentation by Artist Kristin Casaletto
• Think Like an Artist. Work Like a Contractor: A Presentation by Artist Ryan Crawley
• Creative Being: A Clay Workshop by Artist Kate Lewis
Session II
• Mastering Social Media as an Artist: A Presentation by Shyle Lyons
• Evolve By Staying Involved: A Roundtable Discussion on Engaging One’s Community as an Artist by City of Marquette Staff Member Amelia Pruiett
• Make Your Own Momentum: A Presentation by Lifelong Artist Mary Jane Pories
• Make Stupid Art: A Workshop by Sage Johnston and Sarah Schafer
• Keep Your Creativity Flowing: A Workshop by Jessica Wolfbird (AKA Jessica in the Rainbow)
Session III
• Grant Writing and Project Proposals for Artists – From Practical Tips to Leveraging AI: A Presentation by Eric Souther of Western Michigan University
• Leadership on the Spectrum – Five years of Little Space Studio by Founder Alysha Lach White
• Art Festival Crash Course: A Presentation by Artists Tyler and Ashley Voorhees
• Walk It Out: A Mindful Walking Workshop by Artist Katie Brewer
The Day’s Schedule
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Check in
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Opening Remarks and Keynote Panel
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Breakout Session Block #1: Six locally-led roundtables, workshops, panels and presentations
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Breakout Session Block #2: Six locally-led roundtables, workshops, panels and presentations
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Breakout Session Block #3: Six locally-led roundtables, workshops, panels, and presentations
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Final Remarks & Dance in the Annex Performance
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour
Continue the day’s conversations at a complimentary happy hour hosted by AllArtWorks in their viewing studio at 333 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Break it Down | Make it Better 