CULTURAL SUMMIT 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024 at Trinity Oaks of Matthew’s Hope

Join us for a day-long gathering of artists and leaders for skill-building breakout workshops and an afternoon panel of keynote speakers and evening reception.

Cost to Attend

$55 for Afternoon panel and reception only
$90 for Non-Members – All-Day Summit (includes afternoon panel and reception)
$75 for BCA Members – All-Day Summit (includes afternoon panel and reception)

*Members must sign in for member pricing*

Organization members may purchase up to three tickets at the member rate. Individual, artist, and business members may purchase one ticket at the member rate and additional tickets at the non-member rate.

Workshops – Session 1

Option A: Masterclass in Event Planning and Logistics – Presented By Alexandra Komara of Space Swap
Option B: Beyond the Studio: Scaling your personal creative venture to galleries, commissions, and more – Presented by Artist Derek Gores

Workshops – Session 2

Option A: Professional Dance and Dance Culture – presented by Tom Flagg of Positive Energy Arts Foundation and Terpsichore Entertainment
Option B: Decolonization in the Arts: A Social Work Perspective – presented by Crystal McDougle of Artletik

Workshops – Session 3

Option A: Lights, Camera, Action: Revitalizing Florida’s Role in Film and TV – And What It Means for the Space Coast – Presented by David Jones of the American Advertising Federation, D4
Option B: Etsy Alchemy: Turning creativity into GOLD with digital products! Presented by Connor Bryan Artist/Owner of Spellcast Studio on Etsy, she is also an Author and Poet

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Schedule

8:30am	Registration
9:30am	Welcome
10:00am	Session 1
11:15am	Session 2
12:30pm	Lunch
1:45pm	Session 3
2:45pm	Networking Time
3:30pm	Panel
4:30pm	Networking Time
7:00pm	Goodbyes!

Lunch

Charcuterie boxes from Keep It Local Brevard to include meats, cheeses, fruit, hummus, jam, and a sweet treat. Ice tea, water, and soda available.

Evening Bites

Heavy hors d’oeuvres from Keep It Local Brevard to include charcuterie cups, chicken skewers, bacon wrapped scallops, Caprese salad cups, bourbon meatball lollipops, smoked applewood pork sliders, spanakopita bites, and mini desserts.

Session 1 Options

Option A: Masterclass in Event Planning and Logistics presented by Alexandra Komara, President and Founder of Space Swap.
- Discover best practices and innovative strategies for successful event execution.

Option B: Beyond the Studio: Scaling your personal creative venture to galleries, commissions, and more presented by Derek Gores, Artist/Owner of Derek Gores Gallery and Rocky Water Mercantile.
- Gores shares key lessons that helped grow his art and career, including these in-depth prompts: Don’t wait for galleries. Use your whole life in your art. Do everything your own way. Collaborate with the world.

Session 2 Options

Option A: Professional Dance and Dance Culture presented by Thomas K Flagg, Cofounder of Positive Energy Arts Foundation and President of Terpsichore Entertainment
- Discuss the actualization of P.E.A.F. and Terpsichore and how dance production has encouraged and changed the lives of others. Learn about the business of the dance industry and how others can utilize certain tools to succeed in it.

Option B: Decolonization in the Arts: A Social Work Perspective presented by Crystal McDougle, Creativity Coach/Director of ARTLETIK LLC and Therapist at Artletik Wellness LLC
- Delve into decolonizing the arts from a social work perspective, offering actionable strategies for artists and cultural leaders. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to implement inclusive practices, challenge colonial norms, and champion diverse cultural expressions, fostering a more equitable and culturally rich environment.

Session 3 Options

Option A: Lights, Camera, Action: Revitalizing Florida’s Role in Film and TV—And What It Means for the Space Coast, presented by David Jones, Government Relations Chair for the American Advertising Federation D4 (Florida/Caribbean)
- Join us as we explore the current state of Florida’s film and TV industry, the success story of Georgia’s incentive programs, and the steps we can take to reclaim Florida’s position as a premier destination for filmmakers. This interactive session will not only provide insights but also invite you to participate in a breakout activity where your ideas can help shape the future of film and television in our region. Get ready to discuss, collaborate, and take action as we work together to reignite Florida’s film industry and its impact on the Space Coast.

Option B: Etsy Alchemy: Turning creativity into GOLD with digital products! Presented by Connor Bryan, Artist/Owner of Spellcast Studios on Etsy
- Learn exactly how to build and market your Etsy shop, plus harness the potential of passive income through digital products and print on demand to get your work in the hands of more customers while leaving time for what you do best: creating. This workshop is great for sellers of both physical and digital products.

Keynote Panel

A lively discussion with Keith Winsten of the Brevard Zoo, Lynda Weatherman of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, Anne Conroy-Baiter of Junior Achievement of the Space Coast and the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, Erin Akins of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nancy Peltonen of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Jimmy Lane of the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce.