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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
ArtsWORKIndiana.org
ArtsWORK Indianais an informal, statewide group of
people interested in improving arts-related professional opportunities and
careers for people with disabilities.
ArtsWORKIndiana.org
ArtsWORK IndianaIn Action
•History•Website•Creative Connections Workshops•Artistic Career Development Grants
Website
ArtsWORKIndiana.org
ArtsWORKIndiana.org
Creative ConnectionsWorkshops
1. Employment2. Membership Connections3. New Partnerships4. 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
WarrenMillerArt.com
Warren MillerGraphic Designer and Pop Artist
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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
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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
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Judy ChampaArtist and Business Owner
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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
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Keys to My Success• Apprenticeship• Creative Problem Solving• Support Network• Partnership• Honesty and Integrity
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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
Questions? Comments?THANK YOU!
Contacts
Kristina DavisIndiana Arts [email protected]
Warren [email protected]
Judy [email protected]
