Audio Archive - Artists at Work Forums, Creative Chicago Expo, Conversations on Creativity

New Artist at Work Forums include Jason Felger's "Money Talks, Sings, Plays and Dances." Artists at Work Forums present local leaders – artists and other experts – in discussion about issues of concern for artists in Chicago – from marketing and p.r. to legal issues, to strategies for “careers that work”. The forums have been held at the Chicago Cultural Center since 2002, and sponsored by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Links to podcasts of selected forums appear below.

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2007 CREATIVE CHICAGO EXPO:

Conversations on Creativity 1: Martin Atkins (Invisible Records) + Rob Ray (Deadtech)

Conversations on Creativity 2: Jim Lasko (Redmoon Theater) + Katrina Markoff (Vosges Haut-Chocolat)

Conversations on Creativity 3: Nick Cave (Visual Artist) + Jennifer Reeder (Video Artist)

**Creative Conversations Speaker Bios**


CREATIVE CHICAGO EXPO WORKSHOPS:

Convenient Truths: Practical Energy Efficiency (4/07)
John Porterfield
Informed Energy Decisions
John Porterfield of Informed Energy Detectives will discuss comprehensive energy solutions for residences and businesses. The presentation will focus on practical actions you can take to reduce energy use, and make the best use of performance tests so that you can match improvements to your space to what’s really going on with air leakage, high bills, discomfort and other inconvenient truths.

Do I own that? Protecting your intellectual property (4/07)
Darren S. Cahr, and Shawna M. Doran
DrinkerBiddleGardnerCarton
Darren S. Cahr, and Shawna M. Doran of DrinkerBiddleGardnerCarton lead this workshop covering the basics of copyright and intellectual property for artists, film makers, musicians and fashion designers. They will cover what you need to know, how to find it, when you need a lawyer, and what to be most careful of in terms of common pitfalls and getting ripped off. Time permitting they will also cover music publishing and rights, licensing designs, and general contract do's and don'ts.

Everything you always wanted to know about Insurance (4/07)
Stephen Paczolt
Paczolt Financial Group
Insurane expert Stephen Paczolt will lead this workshop exploring all forms of insurance that could apply to the visual and performing arts community. Topics will include definitions, terms, exclusions, forms and types. Also discussed will be liability, contracts, certificates of insurance, additional insured, and independent contractors vs. employees.

Financing a “for profit” creative business (4/07)
Jason Felger
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Whether you're a fashion designer, visual artist, musician, or other creative, there are several ways to finance your practice. From "angels" to e-loans, learn about the many ways to fund your projects and practice.

Finding and purchasing live / work / presenting space (4/07)
Melissa Stanley
Niche Realty
Melissa Stanley of Niche Realty leads this workshop, which will be a guide for finding, purchasing, or renting live/work space in Chicago. With specific information on where to look for properties, what to look for in a property, how to get financing or a beneficial rental agreement. Zoning and building issues will also be addressed.

Forming a non-profit organization (4/07)
William Rattner, Esq.
Lawyers for the Creative Arts
William Rattner of the Lawyers for the Creative Arts provides an overview of the pros and cons to starting a non-profit; the process and some recurring operating issues you should be aware of. Also covered in detail are how to obtain a 501(c)(3) tax exemption and how to maintain tax exempt status.

Funding and financing a non-profit (4/07)
Jason Felger
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Non-profit art businesses have unique opportunities as well as specific procedures they need to follow to fundraise effectively. Whether you're a theater company, gallery or performance space, or an artists project or co-op, there are many ways to get grants as well as create "earned income."

How to end the credit blues: Re-building your financial health (4/07)
Warren Davis
UCAN Real Estate Consulting
Warren Davis of People’s Choice will lead this workshop aimed at those who have experienced problems with their credit in the past and would like to learn how to move forward and eventually get a mortgage.

Legalities of home ownership, commercial and live/work space 1, 2 (4/07)
William Pecquet
Attorney at Law
Issues involving purchasing in partnership and zoning issues faced by artists that want to live and work in their place of residence will be presented with a legal perspective by William Pecquet, Attorney at Law.

Moving from rental to ownership: How can I get a mortgage? (4/07)
Chicago Department of Housing
Chicago Department of Housing staff will review the beginning steps you can take to get a City sponsored mortgage with an upfront grant of 4 percent of the loan amount to cover down payment and closing costs.

So you want to work in schools... 1, 2 (4/07)
Arnold Aprill
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)
Artists and arts organizations that want to work in schools often don’t know how to respond to public school culture or how to plan and share programming that meets the learning needs of students. Arnold Aprill from the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) will walk participants through the process of developing a meaningful relationship with schools.

What is a Business Plan? (4/07)
Joseph Roberts
Arts Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia College
The business plan is your road map to successfully establishing your arts based business. This workshop focuses on the basic elements of a business plan, and why you might need one as a for-profit enterprise or a non-profit organization. It will take you through the process of creating a business plan. Various financing options will also be discussed.

ARTISTS AT WORK FORUMS

Artist at Work Forums

6:00 - 7:30 PM, Chicago Cultural Center

AUGUST 21, 2008
The Politics of Corporate Commissions

Co-presented with the Chicago Artists Coalition

A discussion about how to land corporate commissions, what to expect from the process of working with a corporation, what goes into decision making, what's at stake artistically, and why do corporations collect art.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
The Accidental Entrepreneur

Co-presented with Columbia College E-Center

Artists who have become business owners will discuss their challenges in starting businesses, how they managed their business finances, and how they obtained financing for raw materials, art supplies, art studio rental, and other expenses. Nicole Orendain of Columbia College Chicago's Ecenter will present financing options for small and start up arts businesses.

Engaging the Public: The Political Artist Makes a Difference (9/13/07) Cynthia Canary, Directory of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, moderates with artists Granite Amit, Wafaa Bilal and Anne Elizabeth Moore.

What is Public Art, Anyway? 10/18/07
Kevin Nance, Critic-at-Large at the Chicago Sun-Times, talks with representatives from major agencies in Chicago that commission permanent public about their respective funding and selection processes, conservation issues, and future plans. Elizabeth Kelley, The City of Chicago Public Art Program, Amy Malick, Chicago Transit Authority,: Jack Johnson, formerly with McCormick Place.

Get Out of Town! Gallery Representation Outside Chicago 11/19/07
Ruth Lopez (Time Out Chicago) moderates with artists Nick Cave, Jeanne Dunning, Mayumi Lake and Lincoln Schatz.

Intergenerational Arts, (5/07)
Daniel Godston moderates Alpha Bruton and others.

Money Talks .... Paints, Sings, Dances (3/07)
Jason Felger from the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center talks about ways that artists in all disciplines can finance their projects and their practice. Learn about loan programs, business funding, expectations and strategies to help you make a living making art.

Careers that Work (1/07)
Personal insights and practical tips on making a living making art.
Moderator: Barbara Koenen
Artists: Jason Salavon, Candida Alvarez, Jeff Zimmerman
Careers that Work (1 of 2).mp3
Careers that Work (2 of 2).mp3

Residencies and other R+R (12/06)
Local artist in residence programs.
Moderator: Britton Bertran, Gallery 40000
Artists: Barbara Cooper, Roland Kulla
Residency Representatives: Beth Lipman (Kohler Arts/Industry), Sarah Workneh (Oxbow), Regin Igloria (Ragdale Foundation), Jonathan Rhodes (Three Walls)
Residencies and Other R+R (1 of 2).mp3
Residencies and Other R+R (2 of 2).mp3

Not the Old Boys Network (11/06)
Distinct places women have carved for themselves in the local art community.
Moderator: Sabina Ott (Columbia College Chicago)
Artists: Joyce Owens (Sapphire and Crystals), Patricia Otto (ARC Gallery), Beate Monkowski (Womanmade Gallery), Judith Roth (Chicago Women's Caucus for Art)
Not the Old Boys Network (1 of 2).mp3
Not the Old Boys Network (2 of 2).mp3

Taking the Reins (10/06)
A new breed of artist, gallerist, and related entrepreneurs are taking the reigns in Chicago, establishing districts, fairs, centers and, possibly, a new museum.
Moderator: Ruth Lopez (TimeOut Chicago Magazine)
Panelists: Paul Klein (Chicago Art Project), Oskar Freidl (Zhou Brothers Art Center), Michael Workman (Bridge), Andre Guichard (Bronzeville Art District)
Taking the Reigns (1 of 2).mp3
Taking the Reigns (2 of 2).mp3

Strictly Alternative (9/06)
Artists and cultural producers discuss how their podcasts, forums, blogs and festivals are bringing new intimacy and openness to Chicago's art scene.
Moderator: Alison Peters (Hyde Park Art Center)
Artists: Richard Holland, Duncan MacKenzie, and Amanda Browder (Bad at Sports), Ed Marchewski (Lumpen, Version and Select Media Festival), David Roth and Wesley Kimmler (Shark Forum)

Collecting Chicago (4/06)
Discussion on the dynamic between collectors, artists and the art community.
Moderator: Greg Cameron (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Collectors: Patric McCoy, Daniel T. Parker, June Spiezer, Abe Thomas Hughes II, Diana Girardi Kamas
Collecting Chicago (1 of 2).mp3
Collecting Chicago (2 of 2).mp3

Careers that Work (3/06)
Personal insights and practical tips on making a living making art.
Artists: Mary Brogger, Faheem Majeed, Jennifer Reeder and Paul Sierra

Gallery Lowdown (2/06)
Strategies for artists working with galleries.
Moderator: Natalie Van Straaten (Chicago Art Dealers Association, Chicago Gallery News)
Gallerists: Dubhe Carreño, Carl Hammer, Stephen Kelly, Carrie Secrist
Gallery Lowdown (1 of 2).mp3
Gallery Lowdown (2 of 2).mp3

Global Thinking: Expanded Practice (1/06)
The mechanics and effects of an international practice.
Moderator: Patricia Johnson (Chicago Artists International Program, The Art Explorers)
Artists: Michelle Feder-Nadoff, LaShawnda Crowe Storm, Michael Thompson
Global Thinking: Expanded Practice (1 of 2).mp3
Global Thinking: Expanded Practice (2 of 2).mp3

Local Engagement: Museum Curators Speak (11/05)
Moderator: Michael Workman (Bridge)
Museum curators: James Rondeau (AIC), Tricia Van Eyck (MCA), Robert Sill (IL State Museum), Lorelei Stewart (Gallery 400)
Local Engagement: Museum Curators Speak (1 of 2).mp3
Local Engagement: Museum Curators Speak (2 of 2).mp3

CAR Talk: www.chicagoartistsresource.org (10/05)
Test drive Chicago’s innovative new website by artists for artists.
Presenters: Barbara Koenen and Sara Schnadt (CAR), Chris Miller (Tractiv Web Design Co.)

Careers that Work (9/05)
Personal insights and practical tips on making a living making art.
Moderator: Emily Nixon
Artists: Tony Fitzpatrick, Preston Jackson, Sabrina Raaf, and Lee Tracy
Careers that Work.mp3

Ahead of the Curve -- Tax Tips for Artist (5/05)
Presenter: Mary Fahey, CPA

Out There: Artist-Run Exhibition Spaces (3/05)
Moderator: Professor Barbara Jaffee
Artists: Brett Bloom, Salem Collo-Julin and Marc Fisher (Mess Hall), Elvia Ochoa Rodriguez (POLVO), Bryant Johnson (SteeleLife Gallery)
New Frontiers: Artists Run Exhibition Spaces (1 of 2).mp3
New Frontiers: Artists Run Exhibition Spaces (2 of 2).mp3

Artists and Activism (2/05)
Moderator: Laura Samson (Alphawood Foundation)
Panelists: Kathleen Duffy and Jennifer Karmin (Anti Gravity Surprise), Michael McColly, James Tong Nyguen and Tom Tresser (Creative American Project)
Artists and Activism (1 of 2).mp3
Artists and Activism (2 of 2).mp3

Ask Dr. Dave (12/04)
Health issues and resources for artists.
Presenter: Dr. David Hinkamp (UIC Center for Health in the Arts)
Ask Dr. Dave (1 of 2).mp3
Ask Dr. Dave (2 of 2).mp3

Artists Connect (10/04)
Artist in collaborative practice, formal or informal.
Panelists: Brett Bloom, Marc Fischer, and Salem Collo-Julin (Temporary Services), Kenneth Morrison and Ned Broderick (The Ever-So-Secret Order of the Lamprey), Marva Pitchford-Jolly and Joyce Owens (Sapphire and Crystals)
Artists Connect (1 of 2).mp3
Artists Connect (2 of 2).mp3

Learning Teaching (8/04)
The career paths of teaching artists.
Artists: Barlow, Bibiana Suarez, Tracy Van Duinen and Cynthia Weiss
Learning Teaching (1 of 2).mp3
Learning Teaching (2 of 2).mp3

Corporate Culture (6/04)
Corporate curators engage with artists.
Panelists: Lisa K. Erf (Bank One), Adam Brooks (Refco), Emily Nixon (Nixon Art Associates), Carole Ehlers (LaSalle Bank)
Corporate Culture (1 of 2).mp3
Corporate Culture (2 of 2).mp3

Home Sweet Studio (4/04)
Ownership models for affordable home and workspace.
Panelists: Laura Weathered (Near Northwest Art Council and ACME Artists Community), Charles Daas (Chicago Mutual Housing Network), Virginia Boyle (ACME resident)

Secrets of Commercial Representation (2/04)
Panelists: Natalie van Straaten (Chicago Art Dealers Association), Byron Roche (Byron Roche Gallery), Susan Aurinko (Flatfile Gallery), Ann Boyd (Roy Boyd Gallery)
Secrets of Commercial Representation (1 of 2).mp3
Secrets of Commercial Representation (2 of 2).mp3

Art Press – More Ink? (1/03)
Local critics, journalists, and artists discuss present trends and options.
Moderator: Natalie Van Straaten
Panelists: Dan Andries (Executive Producer, Artbeat),
Edward Lifson (WBEZ), Lorelei Stewart (UIC/ Gallery 400), Scott Powers (Chicago Tribune)

Artists and Community Development (3/03)
Creating and working within communities.
Moderator: Alison Zehr
Panelists: Laura Weathered (Near Northwest Arts Council),
Monica Haslip (Little Black Pearl Workshop),
Dan Peterman (Experimental Station)

What is Public Art? (5/03)
Moderator: Edward Lifson (WBEZ)
Artists: Frances Whitehead, Juan Chavez, Bernard Williams
Administrator: Michael Lash

Promo – Artists and the Internet (7/03)
Strategies for promoting artists’ work and creative practice.
Panelists: Keri Butler, Jno Cook, Michael Workman, Lee Tracy

Site Construction: Artists and the Internet (9/03)
Step-by-step how to use the Internet to promote your work.
Presenters: Tom Lynch (Interactive Media Partners, Inc), Sonja Kruitwagen (Woman Made Gallery)
Special Guest: Paul Klein
Site Construction: Artists and the Internet.mp3

Being Here: How Place Affects Practice (10/03)
The dynamics of an artistic practice in Chicago, versus other locales.
Artists: Lynn Basa, Lina Bertucci, Accra Shepp

Mine, Yours, Ours -- Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Public Domain (11/03)
Panelists: Attorneys Bill Rattner and Carol Ann Bain, photographer Paul Natkin

Promo (12/02)
Artists’ strategies for enhancing a local and national profile.
Moderator: Pat Joseph
Artists: Michelle Grabner, Dzine, Theaster Gates

Chicago Art in the Global Mix (11/02)
The myths and realities of working in Chicago.
Moderator: Anthony Elms (Whitewalls)
Panelists: Artists from the Here and Now exhibit

Portrait of the Artist in Chicago (10/02)
Artists and creative practice as the focus of several surveys and formal studies.
Moderator: Barbara Koenen (Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs)
Presenters: Victoria Malone (Chicago Center for Arts Policy / Informal Arts Study), Michael Warr (Leveraging Assets: How Small Budget Arts Activities Benefit Neighborhoods)

Artists at Work Forums are made possible through the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Please call 312.744.6630 or visit www.chicagoculturalcenter.org for more information.