Leadership Arts Institute Dallas: Class of 2023 Project
Everything you always wanted to know about a career in art.
With a focus on practicality, this half-day event will offer you insights from knowledgeable experts,
equipping you with tools to transform your passion into a sustainable livelihood.
Who
All DFW-area visual artists
What
ART BOOST DALLAS, a half-day conference where leading experts in the art world offer candid advice and guidance to practicing artists.
When
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Noon - 4:30 pm.
Where
AT&T Performing Arts Center, Wyly Theatre, Studio Theatre
Why
Gain practical insight in marketing, pricing, negotiations, working with gallerists, & more
Admission
$25/person
Reduced parking rate with purchased ticket. Reception following seminar with cash bar (two free drinks with ticket). Ticket includes free VIP seating at that evening’s jazz concert at ATTPAC. Sponsor booths at ART BOOST DALLAS include Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, Coupralux, Goldmark Cultural Center, and more.
Featured sessions:
Marketing Your Art: Why Do I Need an Instagram Account? (1:00-2:00 PM)
How do you get the word out so the night people know how to find you and buy all your great artwork?! This info-packed session will help you build you artistic brand (beyond your personal brand). You’ll get the how-to’s and the why’s of developing, marketing, and growing your brand so you can get noticed more easily. Walk away with the tips you need to move your artistic brand to the next level!
Up Schitt’s Creek Without a Paddle: Legal Protections and Emergency Aid for Artists (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
If you are an artist, you must know the very basics about protecting your artwork and work for hire laws to have a successful career. This session will empower you with confidence in protecting your artwork and discuss different legal, accounting, and financial services available to help navigate through stressful times and situations.
Show Me The Money: Grants and Selling Your Work (3:00 - 4:00 PM)
You’ve created the art - now what do you do with it?! This informative session will guide you through the process of selling your pieces to private and corporate collections, public art displays in cities, and other potential avenues. And then how to get grants for creating more artwork!
Happy Hour and networking follows the conference.
YOUR HELP IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKING THIS PROGRAM A TRUE SUCCESS.
If you are part of an arts organization, we hope you’ll help us spread the word via social media.
to find assets, suggested captions, and more. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to our sponsors...
About Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts:
TALA services include lawyer and accountant pro bono assistance for artists, patent pro bono assistance for inventors, and educational programs for the artistic and business communities. Programs are designed to build capacity, establish long term business skills, protect intellectual property, advance careers, and develop sustainable income. TALA believes that individuals, regardless of income, should have access to business knowledge and advice to further a career in the creative industries.
About Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation:
Through its grant program, the DAYL Foundation provides funding for law-related matters to local nonprofit organizations, as well as scholarships for law students who have demonstrated a passion for community service. To date, the DAYL Foundation has provided over $300,000 in grants and scholarships.
For more information, please contact the project Co-Chairs: Chip VanPelt at chipvanpelt@mac.com, Leslie Sakal at ljsakal@gmail.com
For sponsorship inquiries or accommodation requests, please contact Taylor Watt, BCA’s Programs Manager, at taylor.watt@ntbca.org