"CONNECTING THE DOTS" - Statewide Artisan Conference

"CONNECTING THE DOTS"

Invoking Creative Power Across The Commonwealth

Statewide Artisan Conference

The ACV invites craft and agri-artisans, their guilds, regional professional groups, associations, local affiliates and supporting businesses and venues to gather as peers for an empowering experience of networking... and exploring old ideas in brave new ways.

REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org/conference

From developing skill techniques & basic business practices to exploring new sales outlets, communication trends, & production advances; the conference program is directed & designed by artisans for artisans to empower their endeavors.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

DAY-TRIP: Tour of the Monticello Artisan Trail

DIGITAL MARKETING BOOTCAMP: Dave Neudeck, Virginia Tourism Corporation.

STATEWIDE ARTISAN TRAIL ROUND-UP: Doug Jackson, Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development.

KICK-OFF MEET & GREET @ THE GLASS PALETTE - Interactive Studio: Meet our guest speakers during this experiential event. Festive foods & beverages provided. (Opt-in fee - try your hand at fused glass.)

OPENING AGRI-ARTISAN KEYNOTE: Jason Tesauro, Chief Sommelier at Barboursville Vineyards.

CREATIVE KEYNOTE & LUNCHEON: Jason Horejs, owner of Xanadu Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona

ALL DAY POP-UP EXHIBITION

MASTER ARTISAN AWARDS & ACV AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CEREMONY: People’s Choice Awards for Pop-Up Exhibition. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and the music of Virginia blues band Fatty Lumpkin & the Love Hogs.

FINALE ARTISAN MOSH PIT: Member Community Round Table

A FEW EXTRAS

Portfolio Critiques (opt-in fee applies)

Exhibitors Hall

Interactive Networking Activities

Conference Tees ($15 contribution)

Volunteer Discounts

"Next Generation" Student Discounts

FOR MORE INFORMATION

http://www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org/conference