Event Title: The Creative Gig Economy
Event Date: November 06, 2023
Event Start Time: 10:00 AM
Event End Time: 12:30 PM
Event Format: In-Person
Event Description: UPDATE (10/31): Expected attendance at this event has reached capacity and so we’re no longer accepting new registrations.
Join us for a discussion of what this looks like for the individual artists and what it means for the Commonwealth’s economy writ large. This convening will feature a keynote panel discussion with policy experts, advocates, and individual artists who will discuss what it means to be a “creative gig worker” and the implications it has on the state.
Expected speakers include:
• Doug Howgate, President, Mass Taxpayers Foundation
• Sara Hartmann, Program Director of Creative Entrepreneurship, Mass College of Art and Design
• And more!
After the speaking program, all are welcome to visit a break-out room:
1. Grants for Creative Individuals – Learn more about this new grant program to support creative expression, providing $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals in all artistic/creative disciplines
2. Local Cultural Councils – Members of our Communities Team will provide an overview of LCC Program grants and a Q&A for Local Cultural Council members
Please be advised, this program has a maximum capacity of 70 people. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Event Access Info: The Pao Arts Center is an accessible space and Mass Cultural Council is committed to ensuring all who are interested can fully participate in our events. Please don't hesitate to be in touch to request accommodations of any sort.
Event Category: Convening |
