Careers in the Arts: Stories and Learnings from Indiana By Kristina Davis, Warren Miller and Judy Champa.

Careers in the Arts: Stories and Learnings from Indiana

By Kristina Davis, Warren Miller and Judy Champa

Agenda• ArtsWORK Indiana—From Project to

Organization• Artist’s Perspective—Warren Miller• Artist’s Perspective—Judy Champa• Questions

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ArtsWORK Indianais an informal, statewide group of

people interested in improving arts-related professional opportunities and

careers for people with disabilities.

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ArtsWORK IndianaIn Action

•History•Website•Creative Connections Workshops•Artistic Career Development Grants

Website

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Creative ConnectionsWorkshops

1. Employment2. Membership Connections3. New Partnerships4. Feedback

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Artist Access Grants

• $$$$ for artists and artistic/career development

• Came out of Creative Connections project as well as feedback from artists at monthly meetings

• Administered by the IAC as an extension of our Individual Artist Program Grant

• Artist Access added as discipline

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• VSA Urban Artisan Program

• IIDC Mentorship Project

• IAC Embracing Community Change Colloquium

• IAP Access Grants

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Warren MillerGraphic Designer and Pop Artist

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Warren’s Story

• Born deaf• Developed artistic skills at young age• Completed studies in Graphic Design• Graphic Design Career• Laid off after 30 years as a Graphic Designer• Struggle to become a full time artist

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Aiming for Success

• Interact with fellow artists• Local and National exposure• Website creation and monthly update• Create Facebook and Twitter profiles• Art Festivals• Paint, paint, paint!

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Lessons Learned• Do research• Plan ahead• Know your limitations• Establish your own schedule• Be prepared• Protect your rights

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Judy ChampaArtist and Business Owner

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Judy’s Story

• Born an Artist• Family Support (Nonnie)• Becoming a Photographer• Turning Point--Life After the Accident• Accepting my Limits--Creative Problem Solving• Life as a Business Owner

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Keys to My Success• Apprenticeship• Creative Problem Solving• Support Network• Partnership• Honesty and Integrity

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Lessons I’ve Learned• Know your strengths and weaknesses• Know your limits • Love what you do• Be honest with yourself and others• Only God is perfect

Questions? Comments?THANK YOU!

Contacts

Kristina DavisIndiana Arts [email protected]

Warren [email protected]

Judy [email protected]