Snapshot: Iowa Arts Council Presents Core Weekend Workshop
Artists Robert Ford, Lauren Alleyne, Ian Miller and Tomiko Jones engage in a writing activity during the Iowa Core Weekend Workshop.
Last month, our Professional Development Program (PDP) worked with its newest partner, the Iowa Arts Council, to host our Core Weekend Workshop in Des Moines. The event involved 14 artists, including the Arts Council’s 2014 Fellows. The workshop, our first in Iowa, took place August 8-10 and was an intensive experience ranging from strategic planning, to communication, to fundraising, to marketing and promotion. With the addition of Iowa – and Alaska in May – PDP has now presented workshops in 37 states!
Participating artist Tomiko Jones told us, “This weekend has been absolutely invigorating, encouraging and inspiring. Beyond all the smart and logistical planning tools introduced, a real community grew out of our time together.” Another participant simply mused, “I am rethinking everything that I thought was possible with my career in the arts.”
Artist Ian Miller presents his work during artist presentations.
Creative Capital presenter Andrew Simonet leads participating artists in a “Writing and Talking” session.
The group poses for a photo on top of the State Historical building in Des Moines.
Photos courtesy of Iowa Arts Council.
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