You have questions? They have answers! Take advantage of one-on-one consultations clinics intended to answer your arts business or legal questions. These clinics are presented by Shunpike and Washington Lawyers for the Arts as part of the Tacoma Arts Symposium this coming weekend. [cid:image003.jpg@01CCA39E.48AD77F0] Arts Business Clinic Saturday, Nov 19 Appointments available 10 am - 12 pm Do you have specific questions about how to pursue your new or ongoing art endeavors? Do you need advice on how best to manage your arts project, or how to start a new one? Schedule an Arts Business Clinic consultation with Shunpike to get your questions answered and come away prepared for the next step. Cost: $20 for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment to be paid during the clinic. Appointments are required; please contact Naomi at 253.591.5191. [cid:image004.jpg@01CCA39E.48AD77F0] Arts Legal Clinic Sunday, Nov 20 Appointments available 10 am - 12 pm The Arts Legal Clinic offers low-cost, private legal consultations to artists and arts organizations. Clinic appointments may be made for 30-minute, confidential consultations with an attorney who specializes in arts and entertainment law. Topics of concern include copyright, trademark, licensing, fair use and contract issues. Cost: a $20 donation to WLA to be paid during the clinic. Appointments are required. Please contact the WLA at 206.328.7053 or visit www.thewla.org. Here's the full scoop on the other workshops and presentations going on at this event - Tacoma Arts Symposium November 19 & 20 University of Puget Sound campus, Tacoma Informational and Educational Sessions for artists and arts organizations Join us for the sixth annual Arts Symposium, an event dedicated to providing local artists and arts organizations with nuts-and-bolts information in order to become and remain successful in the arts. This event includes exciting conversations, workshops, and panels, designed to get your creativity flowing and push your arts career to the next level. Saturday features a keynote address by Gigi Rosenberg, author of The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing. Sessions include: * Keynote Address: From the Elevator to the Auditorium: How to Present Your Art to the Public * Marketing with Social Media * The Art of Marketing: Tips and Tools for Getting the Word Out * Fund Your Projects: Grant Writing for the Visual, Literary and Performing Artist * Behind Closed Doors: the Funding Panel * Beyond the Elevator Speech: Writing and Talking About Your Work * Impact & Intent: Presenting and Perceiving Meaning in Works of Art * Engaging with Youth in the Arts * Non-Traditional Publishing: Experience from Writers Who've Done It * Beyond the Line: Poetry in Response to Visual Art * Starting a New Arts Group * Public Art Perspectives For a complete listing of sessions, dates and times, check out the Arts Symposium page at www.artatworktacoma.com<http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/resource/ArtAtWorkTacoma/web/Symposium.htm>. While you're here, take advantage of your own personal portfolio review. Free 15-minute sessions are available throughout the entire Symposium. To reserve a spot, contact Naomi at 253.591.5191. Registration for General Sessions Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for all general sessions online at http://11artssymposium.eventbrite.com. Cost $20 for unlimited sessions both days, $12 for unlimited sessions on either Saturday or Sunday only, or $7 for one individual session. If cost is a barrier please call Naomi at 253.591.5191; financial assistance is available. Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191