[cid:image002.jpg@01CECF45.AE0BB920] Tacoma Arts Conference Saturday, November 16, 9 am - 6:30 pm University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Join us for a day of informational and educational sessions for artists and arts professionals TAC/TAC the Tacoma Arts Conference, hosted by the Arts Leadership Lab Tacoma, is an opportunity to connect with professionals and forward the growth of our creative economy. The conference serves working artists, creative entrepreneurs, and arts professionals who are or would like to make a living as a part of the cultural sector. This conference showcases 40 local leaders, both established and emerging, in seminars, classes, and forums that will encourage dialogue and learning. Sessions and forums cover topics such as arts education, funding, online engagement, public art, creative small businesses, and arts careers. TAC/TAC evolved from the Tacoma Arts Symposium that the Tacoma Arts Commission formerly hosted. Sessions include: * Online Engagement: A Beginners Guide * Looking to the Future: Models for Alternative Arts Education * Joining Tacoma's New Creative Economy * Going Public: Transitioning from Studio Art to Public Work * Behind Closed Doors: the Funding Panel * Online Engagement: Next Steps for Power Users * An Artist's Career: Establishing your Practice, Building Demand * Places for Art: how space helps define arts programming Check out the Tacoma Arts Conference website<http://tactacoma.org/> for a complete listing of sessions<http://tactacoma.org/sessions/>, presenters<http://tactacoma.org/presenters/>, and schedule<http://tactacoma.org/schedule/>. While you're here, take advantage of your own personal one-on-one portfolio review. 15-minute sessions are available from 9 - 10:30 am and 12:15 - 1 pm. To reserve a spot, contact Naomi at 253.591.5191. Registration Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Register online<http://tactacoma.org/register/> for all sessions. Or, register at the door on November 16. The registration table will be in Wyatt Hall, Room 107. Cost Pre-registration: $15/day, $8/single session. At the door: $20/day, $10/single session. Free for current University of Puget Sound students with ID. Financial assistance is available; please call Naomi at 253.591.5191. Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191