Option 1: When Art Makes the Grade
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Panel Presentation
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Questions and Answers

By the opening of the 2010-2011 school year, all Louisiana K-8 public schools are required to have a comprehensive arts program in place. Now is your chance to learn about this innovative and creative educational process

Led by Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, arts-in-education has become a key component for school improvement. Act 175 was passed in 2007 requiring BESE to develop, adopt and implement a visual and performing arts curriculum for the state’s public schools. This act requires that Louisiana K-8 public schools provide 60 minutes of performing arts and 60 minutes of visual arts instruction per week. 

“When Art Makes the Grade” features a panel of distinguished educators, led by Sarah Cunningham, director of the arts-in-education program at the National Endowment for the Arts. Bring your notepads, pens and questions to this informative session about a breakthrough program that has changed the lives of students across the country. 

Space is limited, so register today.

Speakers: Sarah Bainter Cunningham | Director of Arts Education | National Endowment for the Arts |
    Washington, DC
Judi Holifield | Director of the Whole Schools Initiative | Missississippi Arts Commission | Jackson, MS
Carl Day | Principal | Laurel High School | Laurel, MS
Kathy Riedlinger | Chief Operating Officer | Lusher Charter School | New Orleans, LA
Rosalynn Wade | Program Director | Oklahoma A+ Schools | Edmond, OK
Cissy Whipp | Teaching Artist-Dance | J. Wallace James Elementary School for Arts & Technology |    Lafayette, LA
Mai-Lien Johnson | Senior | New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School | New Orleans, LA
Performance by Creative Forces | New Orleans, LA

Option 2: Culture’s Triple Play: Saving Neighborhoods, Architecture and the Arts
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Panel Presentation
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Small Group Discussions

In big cities and small towns across Louisiana, cultural entrepreneurs, architects, conservationists, real estate developers and non-profits are taking advantage of a myriad of tax incentives and programs designed to redevelop districts, preserve historic properties and encourage creative businesses. Now is your opportunity to learn how to develop your district--and improve the quality of life for all your residents and business owners-- from some of the most successful cultural entrepreneurs in the country.

A distinguished panel including leaders of some of this country’s most profitable urban destinations and experts in the area of community redevelopment will guide your through the maze of obtaining tax advantages and capital and instruct in the importance of historic preservation from 2:00-3:30.

Speakers: Maria Rosario Jackson | Facilitator | Director | Culture, Creativity and Communities Program,
    The Urban Institute | Washington, DC
Garvester Kelley | Vice President | Nonprofit Finance Fund, Mid-Atlantic Region | Philadelphia, PA
Bert Crenca | Co-Founder and Artist | AS220 | Providence, RI

A second session, from 3:30-5:00, features roundtable discussions with Louisiana success stories in the field of historic preservation and in our new Louisiana cultural districts. In small groups, Louisiana architects, artists, managers and marketing experts will share their experiences. You will gain valuable information about revolving funds, tax credit projects, conserving architectural materials and deconstruction of historic architecture and creating a cultural identity for your district from those who have mastered this effort in their own communities.

Material Conservation Brad Guy | Moderator | AIA, LEED AP
Kristin Palmer | Rebuilding Together | New Orleans, LA
Dawn Falgout-Loebig | Old City Building Center, Mid City Neighborhood Organization | New Orleans, LA
Sean Wilkerson | Owner | The Bank | New Orleans, LA
Mike Taylor | Executive Director | Louisiana Land Trust
Simone Bruni | Owner | Demolition Diva

Cultural Identity and BrandingRachel Diresto| Co-Facilitator | Vice President| Center for Planning Excellence | Baton Rouge, LA
Ray Scriber | Co-Facilitator | Director | Main Street | Baton Rouge, LA
Mayor Ben Morris | City of Slidell
Kim Bergeron | Cultural Affairs/Cultural Districts | Slidell, LA
Katherine Olivier | Manager | Main Street | Slidell, LA
Jessica Durocher | Manager | Main Street | Thibodaux, LA
Trisha Dubina | Instructor of Art - Graphic Design | Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA
Marilyn Kearney | Manager | Cultural Districts/Main Street, Oak Street | New Orleans, LA
Cecilia Holzenthal | President, Oak Street Board | Owner, Graffiti Graphics | New Orleans, LA
Cheri D’Albor | Eye Candy Creative LLC | Thibodaux, LA

The Arnaudville ExperimentGeorge Marks | Artist | Deux Bayou Cultural District | Arnaudville, LA
Betty Roy | Frederick l’Ecole des Arts | Arnaudville, LA
Celeste Gomez | Director, St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission | Vice Chair, Louisiana Tourism Promotion    Association | Opelousas, LA
Kelly Guidry | Artist | Regional Artists Partnerships | Breaux Bridge, LA
Cheryl Castille | Music of Acadiana | Program Director, Cite Des Arts | Lafayette, LA
Dona Degatur Richard | Director | St. Martin Parish Tourism Commission | Breaux Bridge, LA
Joe Hall | Musician | Arnaudville, LA

Historic Advisory Review CommitteePat Flory | Louisiana State Fire Marshal
Bhola Dhume | City of New Orleans Safety and Permits
Lary Hesdorffer | City of New Orleans Vieux Carre Commission
Elliot Perkins | City of New Orleans Historic Districts Landmark Commission
Jim Cripps | Cripps and Associates | New Orleans, LA
John C. Williams | Williams Architects | New Orleans, LA
Facilities by Alison Saunders | Tax Credit Director | Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation

Revolving FundsModerated by Tracy Nelson | Historic Building Recovery Grant Program,
    Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
Terry Lynn Smith | Manager | Main Street, Hammond Downtown Development District | Hammond, LA
Linda Sorden | Associate Director | National Trust Loan Fund of the National Trust
    for Historic Preservation
Don Fellows | Property Owner

State and Federal Commercial Tax Credits for Historic Building RenovationsModerated by Kristin Sanders | Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
John Campo | Campo Architects | New Orleans, LA
Kirsten Vaselaar | Bywater Art Lofts, HRI Properties | New Orleans, LA

Isn’t it time to take your district to the next level? These exciting programs with nationally respected experts and networking with successful Louisianans will show you how. Plan to attend “Culture’s Triple Play: Saving Neighborhoods, Architecture and the Arts” at The Summit. 

Space is limited, so register today.

Option 3: The Business of Culture: Getting to the Bottom Line
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Panel Presentation
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Small Group Discussions

During these tough economic times, all businesses need to stretch their dollars and make each penny count. In this workshop, “The Business of Culture: Getting to the Bottom Line” artists, cultural non-profits, commercial businesses and policy organizations learn what it takes to create a healthy bottom line as a cultural industry. In the Panel Presentation (2:00-3:15) top cultural directors will teach the best practices in the development of cultural businesses and introduce you to programs that support your workforce.

Speakers: Jonathan Katz | President, CEO | National Assembly of State Arts Agencies | Washington, DC | Moderator
Barbara Koenen | Director | Chicago Artist Resource, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs | Chicago, IL
Dee Schneidman | Research Manager | New England Foundation for the Arts | Boston, MA
Sean Elwood | Director of Grants and Services | Creative Capital | New York, NY
Janie Barrera | President, CEO | ACCION Texas-Louisiana | San Antonio, TX

During the small groups and roundtables (3:30-5:00) you’ll be introduced to some of the top Louisiana projects and their stellar initiatives. During this time you’ll learn how technology can drive successful marketing and advertising initiatives, how to host special event fundraisers that will bring in new audiences and funds to your venue and how cultural non-profits can strategically plan during good times and bad. A special section to help individual artists create viable business plans is also offered during this time.

Technology Driven Marketing and AdvertisingRichard Read | Facilitator | Director of Marketing | NOCCA Institute | New Orleans, LA
Holly Way | Producer | White Noise | New Orleans, LA
David Dombrosky | Executive Director | Center for Arts Management and Technology,
   Carnegie Mellon University | Philadelphia, PA
Ann Laura-Parks | Program Director | Southern Arts Federation Marketing | Atlanta, GA
Blake Haney | The Canary Collective | New Orleans, LA
Gene Meneray | Director, Arts Business Program | Arts Council of New Orleans, NOLAFunGuide.com |    New Orleans, LA

Event Fundraisers and Membership DriversModerated by Danny Belanger | Louisiana Division of the Arts
Tommy Usrey | Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Blend of the Bayou | Monroe, LA
Kip Holloway | Red River Revel, Brew and Cork | Shreveport, LA
Culture Collision 2009 | Free Festival on 2009-2010 | New Orleans Cultural Season | New Orleans, LA
Jim Mulvihill | Director of Communications and Marketing | New Orleans Museum of Art
Paul Maassen | General Manager | WWNO-FM | New Orleans, LA
Aimée Hayes | Artistic Director | Southern Rep Theatre | New Orleans, LA
Jessica Brown | Communications Manager | New Orleans Ballet Association | New Orleans, LA
Jenna Cronin | Director of Marketing and Patron Analysis | Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra |
   New Orleans, LA
Janet Wilson | Director of Marketing and Public Relations | New Orleans Opera Association |
    New Orleans, LA

Strategic Planning for Business GrowthModerated by Susan Schear | Consultant | ARTISIN, LLC | New York, NY
Doug Stannard | President | Louisiana Crafts Guild | Leesville, LA
Ginger Kelley | Glass Artist | Louisiana Crafts Guild member
Maureen E. Vanacore | Vanacore & Associates | Dallas, TX
Maureen Vanacore | Senior Consultant | ARTSISIN, LLC | New York, NY

The Business Model of Cultural EntrepreneursModerated by Lisa Picone | Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation | New Orleans, LA
Gaye Sandoz | Director | Edible Enterprises
Jerry Folse | Folse Seafood & Specialty Products, LLC
Carlos Zervigon | President, CEO | New Orleans Creative Glass Institute
   with Ben Dombey | glass artist
Big Chief Clarence Dalcour | Creole Osceolas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe
   with Cherice Harrison-Nelson | Curator | Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame

"The Business of Culture: Getting to the Bottom Line" is a reality check for all cultural businesses, and these sessions will provide your organization with the financial tools it needs to succeed. 

Space is limited, so register today.

Option 4: Cultural Philanthropy: With a Little Help from our Friends
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Panel Presentation
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Small Group Discussions

First it was the oil prices, then it was the Dow, then it was Madoff. Throughout the globe, some of the finest philanthropies have been hit left, right and center. And with that, cultural organizations are feeling the pinch. So, where do the arts go from here?

In the Panel Presentation (2:00-3:15) a distinguished group of fundraising professionals will discuss the status of philanthropic foundations during this worldwide recession and what your cultural organization can do to find funding and plan for the future.

In the small groups and round tables (3:30-5:00) Louisiana philanthropies and funding organizations will meet with grant recipients and those who are looking for grants. This will be one-on-one time where philanthropies and those searching for funds can discuss the realities of the new financial world we live in.

Finding funds for the arts is never easy, and it’s tougher in these down times. This session will help you and your arts organization understand what the financial future holds. 

Space is limited, so register today. Speakers: Jay Weigel | Moderator | Director | Contemporary Arts Center | New Orleans, LA
Necole Irvin | Program Officer | Foundation for the Mid-South | Jackson, MS
Flozell Daniels, Jr. | President and CEO | Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA
MK Wegmann | President | National Performance Network | New Orleans, LA
Nancy Weiss | The Institute for Museum and Library Services | Washington, DC

Option 5: Film, Music/Sound Recording, Live Performance,
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credits
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Presentation and Question and Answer

Get an overview of the tax incentives that have turned Louisiana into the 3rd ranked location for film production.

Speakers:Moderated by Sherri McConnell, Director, Louisiana Economic Development Entertainment Division
Philip Mann | Director | Live Performance
Elliot Adams | Director | Digital Media Industry
Gary Solomon Jr. | President and CEO | The Solomon Group | New Orleans, LA
Michael P. Arata | Attorney | Leap Film Fund
Keith Crawford | Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO Inc.)
V. Thomas Clark, Jr. | Partner | Adams and Reese
Robert L. Wollfarth | Attorney | Adams and Reese
Jason P. Mueller | Attorney | Adams and Reese