State of the Arts: Conference to Unpack Challenges Facing Sudbury Artists | Catch My Job

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An information-rich weekend in October will address some of the biggest challenges facing artists.

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Sudbury Arts Council and the City of Greater Sudbury will present Rendezvous North and bring together over 40 knowledgeable professionals in one place, all to support artists and arts organizations.

Performing artists, visual artists, film makers, musicians, writers this is for you.

The two-day event will be held at the McEwen School of Architecture in downtown Sudbury on October 14 and 15.

Sometimes artists need a little motivation to get past the next hurdle. NASHVILLE-Singing sensation Crystal Shawanda will share her personal story that inspired her from Manitoulin Island to Nashville at this year’s Juno Awards.

Join journalist/writer Wabgeshig Rice, visual artist Monique Legault, musician Kevin Kloss, and choreographer Jenny Pinard as they share their personal advice on success in the arts.

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A common challenge for artists is writing grant applications. There are two workshops on how to apply for grants from municipalities and provinces. Presenters will point the way to financial aid and answer questions from the audience.

If the challenge is to get the word out about an event, a Rendezvous North workshop will provide advice on promotion, advertising and publicity. Traditional media is still in the mix, but which social platforms are most effective? How does one learn to adapt to change?

For most artists, they are their own business. How do you balance the artistic side with the business side? What is the biggest challenge in business? What is the best solution? Stef Paquette, Chef Tammy Maki, Anne Cooper and Gillian Schultze will help find the answer.

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Many art institutions and individuals want to create events and festivals. Learn from those who do it successfully. Cinefest’s Patrick O’Hearn, Wordstock Sudbury’s Heather Campbell, Jazz Sudbury’s Alan Walsh and EarthDancers’ Dennis Vitali are on a panel that provides a wealth of information.

What is happening in the world of digital art? Change is all around but knowing how to keep up doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Aaron Langille, Katia Serre, Sharon Switzer and Michele Langlois keep up the changes and are ready to bring back the curtain.

What corner of our province has become Hollywood North? Rendezvous North attendees will find out what artistic and technical skills are needed in this growing industry, how to train, how to apply to be involved and even how to become a movie extra.

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Rendezvous North also explores topics such as attracting visitors, arts and environment, diversity and career protection.

To take part in this rich offer on October 14 and 15, visit www.rendezvousnorth.com for details.

The two days conclude with a relaxing evening of music and drinks at Place des Arts where Andy Lowe and The Ape-Ets will entertain.

One of the most impactful things about a conference is networking. Artists never know who they will meet to inspire them or take them to the next level Those connections are gold.

Awaiting the reply of the meeting. an opportunity; Only once.

This column is provided by the Sudbury Arts Council.