Colorado Creative Industries Summit

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Creative Industries Summit Convenes Creatives

From Across the State April 12-13 in Breckenridge

 

Denver, CO (March 27, 2012) Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, announces the upcoming Creative Industries Summit: Cultivating Common Ground, April 12-13 in Breckenridge, Colorado. This first annual convening of artist-entrepreneurs, owners of creative sector businesses, nonprofit cultural workers and emerging creatives will feature two days of presentations, breakout sessions and workshops.

  

A sampling of the over 35 speakers and panelists include
* Matt Morris, Denver native, songwriter and national recording artist
* Daniel Junge, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker

* Alyson Stanfield, Creative Business Coach/Writer

* Birgitta De Pree, Actor/Theatre Educator

* Ladies Fancywork Society, Yarnbombers

* Scott Aller, Business Development Manager, 5280Live/Ticketmaster

* LeVar Battle, Writer, Community Curator and Digital Strategist

* donnie l. betts, Emmy-winning filmmaker

* Jolt, Public Artist, Advertisements, Graffiti Art

* Leanne Goebel, Art Writer, Critic, Journalist

* Dave Ratner, Entertainment Attorney

* Donald Zuckerman, Colorado Film Commissioner

 

The first day opens with a keynote luncheon featuring Colorado's own Matt Morris, who collaborates with Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, and Beyonce. The day wraps up with an exclusive art walk in the Historic District. The second day features 13 professional development workshops and culminates with the Governor's Arts Award luncheon, with live music by Scott McCormick's new band, Lee Avenue. This year's Governor's Arts Award is shared by the Town of Carbondale and the City of Lafayette, and both mayors will be present to receive the award, a commissioned painting by Colorado artist John Lintott.

 

Registration for the Summit is now open and includes all meals and workshops. Early registration is $95 through April 6 and then increases to $105. Students with ID are $75. Attendees may also choose to attend the Governor's Arts Award Luncheon only for $30.

 

Hotel accommodations are available at the DoubleTree Hotel Breckenridge for $105 per night for a deluxe room. Mountain view rooms are available for an additional $10 per night. Wifi is complimentary. Accommodations may be booked by calling 888.355.6318 and using the group code G23.

 

For Breckenridge travel and tourism information visit  GoBreck.com. For information on where to go and what to do in Breckenridge, text BRECK to 25827 to download the free in-town mobile application.

 

The Creative Industries Summit is sponsored by Colorado Creative Industries, Colorado Small Business Development Center Network, WESTAF and Replin, Rhoades & Ratner.

 

Visit coloradocreativeindustries.org  for more information and registration.

 

 

About Colorado Creative Industries
Colorado is a magnet for creative enterprises and creative workers. Indeed, with almost 8,000 businesses and 186,000 jobs, the creative sector comprises the state's 5th largest employment cluster. Colorado's Creative Industries Division, within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, was established in July 2010 to capitalize on the immense potential for our creative sector to drive economic growth in Colorado. The Division merges the former Colorado Council on the Arts, the Office of Film, Television and Media, and the state's Art in Public Places program.

 

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