Event Agenda: 

Community building with other local artists, discover artist-serving organizations, and brainstorming activities | 3rd Floor Classroom 

• • Participating Organizations: Akron Soul Train, Artists of Rubber City, CATAC, and Curated Storefront

Speed Coaching with Professionals & Established Artists | 3rd Floor Event Space 

• Professional Line-up: Ace Epps (Financial Management); Jeanine Black (Marketing Strategy); Kristen Dowey (Marketing Strategy); Tyron Hoisten (Digital Communications); Nicole Kurtz (Digital Communications & Website); Larry Tucker (Protecting Your Art: Insurance)
• Established Artist Line-up: Katie Butler (Visual); Josy Jones (Performing); Mike Marras (Visual) 
• Arts Leaders Line-up: Grace Carter (Writing), Arnie Tunstall (Exhibitions) 

Interactive Group Sessions | Forum Gallery & 2nd Floor Classroom 

• Visual Art Critique Group led by Alexia Avdelas and Shannon Welsh at 12:30-2 p.m. 
• Prioritizing Mental Health for Artists led by Amber Keaton at 2:30-4 p.m. 

Refreshments will be provided!