Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced the Pathway to Performance webinar series. Pathway to Performance is a four-part learning series designed to give local municipalities, Main Street organizations, civic organizations, arts organizations, and other community-based partners the practical knowledge, tools, and confidence to plan, fund, produce, and sustain successful live music events and experiences in public spaces. The series is free to attend.
The learning series will be led by Jenny Boyts, Executive Director of the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. Previously, Jenny served as CEO of Forty5 Presents, an Indianapolis-based, locally owned live entertainment company behind The Vogue Theatre, Rock the Ruins, and Turntable.
Over the series, the topics will include:
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Foundation & Frameworks: Planning for Success | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10AM ET
Memorable events start with a strong plan. Learn the basics of how to turn an idea into an actionable event strategy that brings people together and activates a community’s most unique places and spaces. -
Fueling Your Event: Fundraising, Sponsorships & Sustainability | Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10AM ET
Great ideas need resources of all kinds to bring them to life. Explore practical ways to build an event budget, seek and secure sponsors and partners, diversify revenue, and create events that can grow and thrive year after year in a community’s most unique public spaces. -
Making the Deal: Talent Buying, Contracting & Production | Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10AM ET
Ready to book unforgettable talent? Get a behind-the-scenes look at how artists and performers are identified, negotiated with, contracted, and prepped to create unforgettable experiences in parks, plazas, downtowns, and other community spaces. -
Behind the Scenes: Operations, Logistics & Permitting | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10AM ET
Transform a public space into a successful event venue. Learn tips and tricks for how to navigate every detail, including permits, production, staffing, safety, and schedules, to create welcoming, safe, and seamless live experiences in the heart of a community.
Recordings of each session will be available on the Indiana Arts Commission YouTube.
Learn more about the Pathway to Performance Series and register to attend.
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is an agency of state government that works directly with communities, creatives, and organizations to harness the power of creativity to strengthen Indiana. Through its programs and services, the IAC funds and supports arts experiences, arts education, and the arts economy to enhance the quality of life for Indiana's people and places.