How Consultants Can Do More Than Take Your Watch to Tell You the Time When organizations are stressed and funding is shifting, it is hard to think about long-term planning, let alone take time to do it or organize it. A look at why it is important to examine your organization's mission and community role, some good ways to plan, how consultants can help, and the role of the Board. Successful Partnerships with Communities, Funders and Corporations Examining models and strategies developed by various types of media arts organizations. Its Role and Incorporation into an Arts Facility A look at the issues of managing media arts education programs, including working with youth, working with schools, and how to incorporate and balance youth programming with ongoing organizational activities.
Digital artists discuss and present their work.
A workshop about some successful models and emerging opportunities. Hear about the latest strategies and what's on the horizon for exhibition and distribution. Public Libraries Supporting Media Centers Exploring collaboration between media centers and libraries in the area of media production, distribution, exhibition, and advocacy. A discussion of how media arts centers, makers and film facilities can best present independent media. Fiscal Sponsorships A workshop on fiscal agency sponsorship models and the legal and financial implications for organizations and artists.