Round Tables and Mixers

January “Successful Artist” Round Table
A Conversation with Visual Artist, Jennifer Mercede

Kiwi - painting by Jennifer Mercede

EVENT DETAILS:
NEW Date/Time: Sunday, January 24| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Urban Grind Coffeehouse, 2214 NE Oregon, Portland OR 97232
Fee: $25 non-member | $15 BASIC | $10 START-UP | $5 PRO

Jennifer Mercede, one of Portland’s most prolific, and most successful, visual artists shares with WAN Members and Guests her story of becoming an artist-entrepreneur who lives the life of a self-sustaining visual artist. Set up in an interview format, WAN Founder Adrienne Fritze guides the conversation with Jennifer to discover:

how she started;
what resources she discovered to propel her on the path to having an independent art career;
what partnerships with powerful artists like Chris Haberman have benefited her both personally and professionally;
with questions from you.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from someone who has crafted an amazing career in a relatively short period of time to find tools, tactics, and resources to help you propel your career forward.

EXHIBIT OPENING & FUNDRAISER FOR the p:ear Mentor Program following at 4:30. The opening is free. Buy raffle tickets for the COLLECTOR’S DREAM PACKAGE- new work by local emerging arts creators, including: Chris Haberman, Jennifer Mercede, Jackie Blank, Judith Devine, Artist-Author Addie Kay Boswell, Adrienne Fritze, Author Gary R. Moor, Writer and Felt Artist Becca Deysach, Photographer and Arts Biz Consultant Justine Avera and others.

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February Round Table
A Conversation with CAN Executive Director, Jessica Jarratt

EVENT DETAILS:
NEW Date/Time: Sunday, February 28| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Urban Grind Coffeehouse, 2214 NE Oregon, Portland OR 97232
Fee: $25 non-member | $15 BASIC | $10 START-UP | $5 PRO

Join us as we introduce you to Jessica Jarratt, a woman in charge of the ambitious initiative to establish and foster significant funding for the arts and artists in Portland to the tune of $15-20 million ANNUALLY. That initiative is called the Creative Action Plan, and it’s on its way to support Portland’s astounding, burgeoning, creative community. (And we mean YOU, the independently employed artist and creative!)

It was just last spring when the Creative Action Plan (“Act for Art”) for the Portland Metropolitan region – a bold region-wide vision for arts and culture – was formed, and the Creative Advocacy Network was formed.

PLEASE NOTE: Working Artists Network is part of CAN’s newly formed Steering Committee, represented by WAN’s Founder Adrienne Fritze. THIS IS OUR OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE INFLUENCE OVER HOW PUBLIC MONIES ARE SPENT ESPECIALLY AS IT AFFECTS INDEPENDENTLY EMPLOYED ARTISTS. Please find time to attend this event to find out more, and more importantly, to be heard in terms of what solo-artists REALLY need to be successful.

NOT YET A MEMBER OF WAN? Want to get the discounts and other benefits? CLICK HERE to find out more about Membership and JOIN TODAY.

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WAN Roundtables and Mixers are typically held the 4th Sunday of every month. On occasion we will change the day to accommodate a presenter we know will make a profound impact on you and your business. Although we make every effort to inform our readers and members of any changes in scheduling, we recommend you check this page and our calendar for the most current updates.

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