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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. ArtsWORK Indiana.
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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
ArtsWORK Indiana is an informal, statewide group of people interested in improving arts-related professional opportunities and careers for people with disabilities. ArtsWORKIndiana.org
ArtsWORK Indiana In Action • History • Website • Creative Connections Workshops • Artistic Career Development Grants ArtsWORKIndiana.org
Website ArtsWORKIndiana.org
Creative ConnectionsWorkshops • Employment • Membership Connections • New Partnerships • Feedback ArtsWORKIndiana.org
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 ArtsWORKIndiana.org
VSA Urban Artisan Program • IIDC Mentorship Project • IAC Embracing Community Change Colloquium • IAP Access Grants ArtsWORKIndiana.org
Warren Miller Graphic Designer and Pop Artist WarrenMillerArt.com
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 WarrenMillerArt.com
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! WarrenMillerArt.com
Lessons Learned • Do research • Plan ahead • Know your limitations • Establish your own schedule • Be prepared • Protect your rights WarrenMillerArt.com
Judy Champa Artist and Business Owner Heirloom-Classics.com
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 Heirloom-Classics.com
Keys to My Success • Apprenticeship • Creative Problem Solving • Support Network • Partnership • Honesty and Integrity Heirloom-Classics.com
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 Heirloom-Classics.com
Contacts Kristina Davis Indiana Arts Commission Kdavis-smith@iac.in.gov 317-232-1279 Warren Miller WarrenMillerArt.com WarrenMiller50@yahoo.com Judy Champa Heirloom-Classics.com info@heirloom-classics.com