CARFAC Members get discounted rate for the Craft Practical Symposium

Craft Practical Symposium is a one-day workshop that offers artists, craftspeople, designers and arts administrators the opportunity to explore, interact, inform and be informed in regards to the contemporary craft world.

Topics range from the practical through to the conceptual. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact and connect with the presenters and their creative peers on a myriad of topics. Lunch, beverages and snacks included.

*EarlyBird Deadline: JULY 30, 2010
$48 (OCC/TomThomson/CARFAC Ontario members)
$56 (non members)
$40 (students with ID)
*after July 30, prices increase by $10

Date: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 10am - 5pm
Register online at www.craftpractical.eventbrite.com

'Craftsperson as Small Business'
A lively panel discussion with Andrew Goss (Goss Design) Juan Bohorquez and Shannon Kennedy (Cynosure Jewelry) as they share their marketing strategies, personal experiences in establishing a studio, and the realities of running a small business.

'Digital Image Preparation'
Fused glass artist, photographer and entrepreneur Renato Foti (Trio Design) walks participants through the process of preparing images for a standard call for entry. (Image requirements, resizing, DPI, CMYK) Renato presents a step by step process of how an image is made suitable for a jury.

'Onsite Portfolio Evaluation'
Veteran jurors Virginia Eichhorn, Denis Longchamps and Emma Quin share their insightful comments though an engaging open critique. Digital images must be submitted in advance of the workshop.

'Curating Craft Exhibitions'
Panel discussion with Melanie Egan, Virginia Eichhorn and Denis Longchamps.

'Grant Writing Workshop'
Lisa Wöhrle (Ontario Arts Council) demystifies the process of completing a grant application while fibre artist Lorraine Roy offers her personal experiences and practical suggestions.

'NeoCraft: Is Everything Old New Again?'
Virginia Eichhorn, Sandra Noble Goss and Michele Karch-Ackerman offer their opinions and insight regarding the state of contemporary craft today.

Travelling from Toronto or Kitchener/Waterloo? Travel on the CraftBus!
Connect with other makers while saving time and money. $25 return trip. Contact Mary Calarco at mcalarco@craft.on.ca or 519-841-6481 for details