Arts Events

There are many conferences, conventions, trainings and workshops for arts administrators, educators and artists in California. The California Arts Council's website helps provide information on these events.

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Opening of American Masterpieces: Artistic Legacy of California Indian Basketry
California Museum, Sacramento
Date: 03-14-2009 thru 03-14-2010

The American Masterpieces: Artistic Legacy of California Indian Basketry exhibition will open at The California Museum on March 14, 2009. This exhibit of over 80 California Indian baskets from the vast collection held by California State Parks will be on display through early 2010. Many of these exquisite baskets will be on public view for the first time. The exhibit is presented by California State Parks and the California Arts Council with funding from a National Endowment for the Arts "American Masterpieces" grant.

To see directions to view the exhibit, visit the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts. Exhibit is to remain open at the California Museum until March of 2010, and is expected to travel to another venue at that time.


California Cultural Data Project - Reports Training (Los Angeles - Session 1)
Los Angeles
Date: 07-14-2009
Website: http://www.caculturaldata.org/news.aspx

Now that you have entered your organization's data into the California Cultural Data Project (California CDP), let us help you make the most of your organization's information using the California CDP's reporting features! Join us for an upcoming Reports training session to learn more about how to use CDP reports to track your organization's progress over time and compare your organization to others in various states. Current CDP users can already make use of trend and annual reports, and we will be activating the powerful Multi-State Comparison Reports feature on the California CDP website in June. Once activated, you will have access to the full range of tools provided by the California Cultural Data Project.

Los Angeles
July 14, 2:00 pm
Echo Park Branch Library


California Cultural Data Project - Reports Training (Los Angeles - Session 2)
Los Angeles
Date: 07-15-2009
Website: http://www.caculturaldata.org/news.aspx

Now that you have entered your organization's data into the California Cultural Data Project (California CDP), let us help you make the most of your organization's information using the California CDP's reporting features! Join us for an upcoming Reports training session to learn more about how to use CDP reports to track your organization's progress over time and compare your organization to others in various states. Current CDP users can already make use of trend and annual reports, and we will be activating the powerful Multi-State Comparison Reports feature on the California CDP website in June. Once activated, you will have access to the full range of tools provided by the California Cultural Data Project.

Los Angeles
July 15, 10:30 am
North Hollywood Regional Branch Library


California Cultural Data Project - Reports Training (Los Angeles - Session 3)
Los Angeles
Date: 07-16-2009
Website: http://www.caculturaldata.org/news.aspx

Now that you have entered your organization's data into the California Cultural Data Project (California CDP), let us help you make the most of your organization's information using the California CDP's reporting features! Join us for an upcoming Reports training session to learn more about how to use CDP reports to track your organization's progress over time and compare your organization to others in various states. Current CDP users can already make use of trend and annual reports, and we will be activating the powerful Multi-State Comparison Reports feature on the California CDP website in June. Once activated, you will have access to the full range of tools provided by the California Cultural Data Project.

July 16, 2:00 pm
Westchester-Loyola Village Branch Library


California Cultural Data Project - Reports Training (WEBINAR)
WEBINAR
Date: 07-29-2009
Website: http://www.caculturaldata.org/news.aspx

Now that you have entered your organization's data into the California Cultural Data Project (California CDP), let us help you make the most of your organization's information using the California CDP's reporting features! Join us for an upcoming Reports training session to learn more about how to use CDP reports to track your organization's progress over time and compare your organization to others in various states. Current CDP users can already make use of trend and annual reports, and we will be activating the powerful Multi-State Comparison Reports feature on the California CDP website in June. Once activated, you will have access to the full range of tools provided by the California Cultural Data Project.

WEBINAR - Reports Training
July 29, 10:00am


California Cultural Data Project WEBINAR - New User Training
WEBINAR
Date: 07-29-2009
Website: http://www.caculturaldata.org/news.aspx

New to the California Cultural Data Project? Sign up for the New User Training Online.

WEBINAR - New User Training
July 27, 10:00am


Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Annual Conference -- SAVE $$, REGISTER EARLY!
San Diego
Date: 08-06-2009 thru 08-08-2009
Website: http://www.acso.org/

Save $90! Register by July 1st to receive the Early Bird Discount!

The annual conference from the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) will be in beautiful San Diego from August 6-8, 2009, at the Westin San Diego. Seminar highlights include "Social Media and the Web World," and "Keeping Afloat: Riding Out the Storm" with advice on how to deal with the current economic climate. Registration and hotel information may be found on the ACSO website.

About ACSO: Founded in 1969 as a means of sharing information and resources for California orchestras, ACSO is the largest state orchestra association in the U.S. Over the past 40 years, ACSO membership has grown to include over 400 individuals and organizations from California and other states. Its 21-member Board of Directors is representative of organizations with different budget sizes, from different geographic areas, and consists of trustees, music directors, musicians, volunteers and staff. Membership is open to orchestras, choruses and classical music presenters of all sizes, symphony leagues and guilds, youth orchestras, festivals, artists' management, businesses, and individuals associated with orchestras or wishing to access our services.


Association of California Symphony Orchestras
San Diego
Date: 08-06-2009 thru 08-08-2009
Website: http://www.acso.org/

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO)'s annual conference will be in San Diego from August 6-8, 2009. Session topics include Marketing, Development, Education, Finance, and Management. Highlights:

  • Michael Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center, will speak at lunch on Friday, August 7. He'll be doing some private consulting, too.
  • Wayne Brown, director of music and opera, of the National Endowment for the Arts.
  • Engaging composer and author Rob Kapilow will speak at lunch on Saturday, August 8.
  • Information on why the California Cultural Data Project is so important to making a case for your organization.
  • Plenary session on one of the best reports on why 96% of single ticket buyers don't come back and what to do about it.

ACSO was founded in 1969 at Asilomar as a means of sharing information and resources for California orchestras. Forty years later, we have expanded those services to include more skill-building workshops, management consultations, job postings, national and statewide advocacy, monthly calendars of orchestras' schedules, field statistics and data, and this Web site stocked with all manner of resources for you to use. Register by the early bird deadline on July 1 to save $90.


Discount of $120, and an Early Bird "Two for One" for the National Arts Marketing and Development Conference
Los Angeles
Date: 10-08-2009 thru 10-11-2009
Website: http://www.artsreach.com/conference.html

Readers of the California ArtBeat can receive the "member" discount for the National Arts Marketing and Development Conference: Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2009, presented by Arts Reach. The Conference takes place at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Top arts marketers and fundraisers will be discussing trends, best practices, and ways to recession-proof your organization. See conference details, including registration and lodging.

In addition to the member discount, when one person from your organization registers by July 31, another person gets to go for free to the Regular Conference and the Pre-Conference E-marketing Day.

Breakouts during the Regular Conference will follow THREE TRACKS, with at least one breakout at any given time as part of the Arts Marketing Track, the Arts Development Track and the Theater Track. Delegates may follow a single track or "jump the track" as they please. Topics include corporate sponsorships, pricing, messaging, board growth, cultural tourism, audience development, donor acquisition and retention, research, design, budget controls, ticketing, and much more.