Creative Symposium Series

The Creative Symposium Series is a FREE six-part series is a new endeavor to create a space in which creatives of all disciplines and at every stage of their career can engage in artistic dialogue, explore ways to grow in their craft, and cultivate a sense of community and comraderie. This program is made possible, in part, with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. Stay tuned for the next installment here, on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/tiogaarts.council.

Event#3 Your Content Roadmap: A Path to Creating Connection

Stephanie Krummenacker from MediaBrush Marketing will help you navigate the various opportunities available to bring your brand’s story to life, by developing your “Content Roadmap”. Time will be spent exploring the value of content-driven marketing tools and how they can connect with new audiences. In addition, we will hear proven marketing tips from local artists Jim ‘JW’ Johnston & Chris Knickerbocker. Plus, all attendees will have the opportunity to sit for a headshot with Local Photographer Heather Esposito.

Space is limited, click here to register: https://forms.gle/pV61QqYDNfCGL3aE7

Event # 2: Stepping Stones: Creative Career Building

On April 20, the Creative Symposium Series 23 participants gathered for Event #2!

Artist Anna Warfield led us through "Stepping Stones: Creative Career Building," giving us the tools to 'envision', determine our focus areas, and set 'SMART' Goals. We had a full house of creatives participating. It was wonderful! We also shared updates that include:

Spring Writes Literary Festival in Ithaca (https://springwrites.org/)
Michelle Schleider’s Botanical Odyssey at Salati Gallery (https://www.oraziosalati.com/copy-of-showing-this-month)
The Cooperative Gallery 213 is accepting new members (https://cooperativegallery.com/)

Creatives Database

Event # 1: Finding Your People, Building a Creative Accountability Group

The first event was on Saturday, February 17, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cloud Croft Studios Schoolhouse in Owego. Local Artists Rachel Consolazio, Ann Pellegrino and Michelle Schleider led a session on ‘Finding Your People, Building a Creative Accountability Group”. It was a great night, filled with great information and a fun session of ‘Speed-Meeting’. In the warmth of the schoolhouse, 28 participants got to meet local artists and creatives, discussed ways to stay creative, and considered goals for 2024.

To add your name or access information to a database of artists, click HERE.