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immediately by registering online at http://www.
In QuickBooks (R) Accounting, artists will learn basic business accounting
practices like tracking sales, cost of goods sold and invoicing. is a collaborative project of the Kentucky Arts Council, Eastern
Kentucky University's Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and
Technology (CEDET) and McConnell Technology and Training Center (MTTC), funded
with state tax dollars and Challenge America funds from the National Endowment
for the Arts, which believe that a great nation deserves great art. at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts, 41
Sheldon Boulevard SE in Grand Rapids. ArtServe
accomplishes its mission by working with artists, educators, cultural
organizations, businesses, volunteers and others through statewide
programs, services and a variety of collaborative efforts.m.

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ArtServe 's workshop series kicks off with a program on May 7 from
1 p.org
Future workshop topics include "The Dotted Line: Contract Basics,"
"Artists Online," and "Copyright Basics." The Business of Being An
Artist Workshops will run monthly at several locations throughout the
state. Cost is $20 for ASM members and $25 for non-members.artservemichigan.L.m. Admission is free.

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Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Howell, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Monroe, and
Troy, Michigan. For more information, visit
www.millercanfield.

The fair features an exciting mixture of artwork in a variety
of styles, materials and techniques. The list goes on with metal sculpture,
dolls, tiles, fountains, digital art, toys and much more.
Participants are a mixture of local and regional artists with always a few
from southern California and other states.

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Artist Computer Training (A."
A. She said the workshops will enhance
ASM's current Service Program lineup by providing a channel for
artists, arts and cultural organizations and art students to gain
practical tools for starting and growing their business.
To round out the festivities, the porch in front of the Mendocino Theater
is transformed into a stage featuring jazz , blues, folk and ethnic music
provided by members of the local musical community. Fair food will also be
available provided by a group of volunteers from a local non-profit group.

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"I think we have reached a point in time where artists that expect to make
a livelihood from their work and arts organizations that expect to survive
have to become computer literate," says Arts Council Executive Director Lori
Meadows. "Hopefully, this pilot project will help artists and arts
organizations become more competitive in the marketplace.C. ArtServe's
newly launched Business of Being An Artist Workshop series will focus
on core issues such as copyright basics, business incorporation and
utilizing the Web.

About ArtServe Michigan

ArtServe Michigan, www.
Also offered are regional wines and beers, Jennie's delectable blackberry
sundaes, coffee and sweet treats.

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designed to improve artists' marketing, bookkeeping and access to arts
resources, are taking place in Lexington , Pikeville and Paducah through
May 26.
Mary Joe Quinn of John Quinn Watercolors recently attended a full-day
Quick Books class and commented, "What a wonderful opportunity .ArtServeMichigan.

About Miller Canfield

The 340-attorney law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone,
P . Other offices are located in New York City, Pensacola,
Florida, Washington, D. Through interdisciplinary presentation, education, community
studios, and art therapy, we actively challenge both artists and
audiences to new levels of creative activity, collaboration, dialogue
and healing. MENDOCINO , Calif.
The fair takes place on Art Center's garden property near the Mendocino
Headlands in Mendocino, a national historic preservation district.org or check out our webpage at
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All Kentucky Artists Eligible for a Free Computer and Exceptionally Low-Cost Computer Courses

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this (class) will really help the business side of our art. No computer experience is required , but class
registration is already under way.T.org, is a statewide arts
advocacy organization that supports and advocates for the arts,
artists, arts education and culture in the state of Michigan .C.com

About the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

Founded in 1977, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
is a vibrant research and development center for the art of today and
tomorrow., July 16 + 17.

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Attendees will receive a free Internet ready, multi-media
computer with free Internet access. Course cost is $50. Internet Fundamentals
will focus on topics tailored for artists like marketing and selling on the
web, materials-sourcing, exploring new performance and gallery opportunities. Tuition for
Internet Fundamentals and Quick Books(R) are $10 each.

ArtServe Launches Business of Being an Artist Summer Workshop Series

The upcoming workshops, which are art specific, will focus on
topics that are targeted to artists, arts and cultural organizations ,
art students or anyone else interested in growing their art business. to 3 p.

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Mendocino Art Center Schedules the Free 46th Annual Summer Arts Fair With Food and Music for July 16 + 17

to 5 p.

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, Through funding from the National
Endowment for the Arts Challenge America program and the Kentucky Arts
Council, free multi-media computers and low-cost professional computer
training is available to any Kentucky visual, performing or literary artist
and members of arts organizations."
Each class is limited to 15 participants so artists will receive plenty of
one-on-one training.artistcomputertraining ."
Those with little or no computer experience can attend Personal Computer
Essentials that covers everything from set up to Internet use and software
installation.
According to Cheryl Stone, Executive Director for EKU's Center for
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Technology , "These classes will
enhance artists' understanding of the role, benefit and application of
technology that is so crucial to small arts businesses and arts
organizations.

CONTACT: Cheryl Stone , CEDET (859) 622-2334
INFO@ARTISTCOMPUTERTRAINING.
Service Programs' Director Kim Dabbs said the Business of Being An
Artist Workshops will differ from other program offerings in regards
to both frequency and format. At the first workshop entitled
"Alphabet Soup: LLC, C-Corp , S-Corp," Steve Cappalino an attorney from
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC will discuss:

Forming a corporation

Differences between corporate structures

Benefits of incorporation

Artists, art students and arts and cultural organizations
interested in attending this workshop are urged to pre-register at
www.
For more information on upcoming workshops and locations, contact
ArtServe's Director of Service Programs, Kim Dabbs at 248.8288
x14., Windsor, Ontario, and in Gdynia, Katowice,
and Warsaw, Poland.
UICA presents dynamic programming in the visual arts, music , film,
literature, dance and performance art that, because of its content or
technique, might not otherwise find a venue in West Michigan.,
A 46-old-old tradition continues as the Mendocino Art Center hosts its Summer
Arts Fair from 10 a.
Creative artists working with blown and stained glass alternate with
jewels of diverse kinds, fiber wearables, a wide range of work in ceramics,
both functional and sculptural, hand created wood objects, watercolor and oil
paintings, photography and prints.
The fair is an opportunity to view and perhaps purchase unique and
excellent creative work, support the local and regional art community and help
insure the continued economic viability of the Mendocino Art Center, a
valuable resource for the cultural life of the north coast.mendocinoartcenter .

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FRANKFORT, Ky..----ArtServe Michigan
(ASM) will hold a series of workshops this summer to meet the needs of
artists, art students and arts and cultural organizations.557.C. and FORT BRAGG, Calif .
Over two days, a small village of artists, artisans, musicians and
entertainers come, set up their displays, then just as quickly disappear until
the next year.
For more information , including how to participate as an artist, call
707-937-5818, email mendoart@mcn.