Maine Forum on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

Friday, April 6, 2007
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This event has no proposed snow date and will proceed regardless of weather conditions. For those unable to attend, conference materials can be obtained by contacting VSA Arts of Maine at 207/761-3861.

Event Schedule (pdf document)
Map and Driving Directions
Parking Directions (pdf document) Parking Directions (rtf document)


	Mike Rogers (pictured in middle with his band "Salt River Trio") Musician Berwick, Maine

The Art of Working: Working In The Arts is presented by VSA arts Maine and the Maine Arts Commission. It is sponsored by the National Arts and Disability Center, UCLA, the National Endowment for the Arts, and VSA arts.

The day will include panel discussions with Maine artists working in the visual arts, music, theater and literary arts.Workshops will offer specific skills and strategies to help improve the work opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds.

Workshops topics will include: Marketing Yourself As An Artist; Money Matters for Artists; Accessibility Solutions; Preparing for an Audition;Your Portfolio and Resume; Vocational Rehabilitation; The Teaching Artist; and Social Security.


	Victoria Oakes Basketweaver. Bangor, Maine

Keynote speaker will be Laura Fortman, Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Labor. All activities are fully accessible and free to all, and include day-long art exhibits and sales by Maine artists, one-to-one counseling and resources for attendees. The day will conclude at 5PM followed by a reception and networking opportunity for attendees, presenters, panelists, moderators and special guests.

Early Registration Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2007

You may register by completing the Registration Form (*.pdf ) - (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader) and promptly returning it to us. Each conference attendee must fill out a separate registration form. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact us at 207/761-3861 (voice/tty).

MAIL: VSA arts of Maine, P.O. Box 4002, Portland, Maine 04101
FAX: 207/761-4740
WEBSITE: VSA arts of Maine: vsartsmaine.org Maine Arts Commission: mainearts.maine.gov

Note: Registration Deadline has been extended!

Please call VSA arts of Maine at 207-761-3861 to register after March 30.
Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. We are making every attempt to be fully accessible to all, but can not guarantee specific accommodations for registrations received after March 30. Please call VSA arts to discuss details.

Throughout the day there will be demonstrations and entertainment:


	Chris Gerquist Wire Sculptor. Georgetown, Maine

VSA arts of Maine Career Arts Artists Exhibition and Sale

Display of Adaptive Tools

Assistive Technology for use in the Arts

Department of Labor
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors available for questions and conversations

Networking Opportunities

Intimate Apparel by Lynn Notage
Portland Stage Company
7:30 pm curtain Call 207/774-1043 for information/reservations

Free Friday Evening admission to Portland Museum of Art

First Friday ArtWalk in Downtown Portland