Develop It Yourself
Artist Support Conference
9am- 7pm, June 18, 2022 

Join us June 18th for our inaugural Artist Development Conference! This event is designed to help artists learn about developing their professional career as an artist, and will include talks on projects from our Artist Support Grant, speakers covering topics like marketing and accounting, and networking opportunities. The one day conference will be held in downtown New Bern at Civic Theater and Bank of the Arts. 

This conference is open to artists in all disciplines, including visual arts, theater, dance, literary, music, and more. Presenting speakers will be drawn from a variety of disciplines and areas pertinent to the program.  
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM- 10:00 PM Registration at Bank of the Arts
9:30 AM: Opening Remarks: Jonathan Burger, Executive Director, Craven Arts Council & Gallery
10:00 AM: Karen Schaff, ASG Recipient 
10:30 AM: Tony Jackson, ASH Recipient 
11:00 AM: Samrae Duke, ASG Recipient 
11:30 AM: Talia Bohorquez, ASG Recipient
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (attendees may bring their own lunch or visit one of many downtown restaurants)
1:00 PM: Small Business Center
1:30 PM: Kelly Michaud, Solid Rock Accounting
2:30 PM: TBA
3:30 PM: TBA
4:30 PM: Artist Support Grant Roundtable: Jonathan Burger (CAC&G), Leigh Ann Wilder (NC Arts Council), and Jill Eberle (ASG Recipient and Judge)