Online Arts and Culture Series
Ideas and Solutions from WyAA and the Wyoming Arts Council
As we emerged from the COVID pandemic, the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming Arts Alliance teamed up on this series of online convenings, workshops, and seminars to help in our transition back to normal!
Through these sessions we learned a great deal from each other the last four years. We have survived and continue to help our communities thrive.
In 2024, Wyoming arts and culture leaders can still stay connected, discuss our experiences, and contemplate how we all succeed in the future. Browse this selection of evocative seminars and discussions and register now for these WyAA Online Arts & Culture Sessions!
WyAA’s Online Arts & Culture Series is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming Legislature.
Friday, March 21, 2024
Noon
Unlock Your Creative Potential: Insights on Sync Licensing, Recording, and Festival Trends
Dive into our Music and Video panel to explore the essentials of Sync Licensing, audio recording, and festival dynamics for boosting your creative success! Our guest moderator will be Kimberly Mittelstadt, Creative Arts Specialist at the Wyoming Arts Council.
Moderator:
Kimberly Mittelstadt, Wyoming Arts Council
Speakers:
TBA
Friday, February 21, 2024
Noon
From Insight to Impact: Evaluation Strategies for Arts and Culture Entities
Join us for a practical webinar designed to help you measure and maximize the impact of your organization’s work. Learn actionable evaluation techniques, key metrics, and how to overcome common challenges in this interactive session tailored for arts and culture professionals.
Moderator:
Amara Fehring, Wyoming Arts Council
Speakers:
TBA
Thursday, January 16, 2024
1:00 pm
Increasing Organizational Knowledge on Accessibility
Making your organization’s physical space and programming accessible to everyone is important work that will be continuously evolving. Join us as the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Accessibility shares information on the requirements for grantees, best practices, and useful resources to help your organization go beyond merely complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Moderator:
Cashmere Balland, Wyoming Arts Council
Speakers:
Beth Bienvenu, Accessibility Director, Office of Accessibility National Endowment for the Arts
Katharine Hayward, Accessibility Specialist, Office of Accessibility National Endowment for the Arts
Friday, February 23, 2024
1:00 pm
2024 Wyoming Creative Industries Panel: What’s Next?
Wyoming Arts Alliance’s 2024 Cultural Recognition Day at the State Capitol featured a panel discussion with business leaders representing Wyoming and the Western Region’s performing arts, fine arts, and creative entrepreneurship fields.
We asked 1 question: What’s next for the creative economy in Wyoming?
Moderator:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance
Speakers:
Anne Mason, Relative Theatrics
Beth Venn, Neltje Center
David Holland, WESTAF
Desiree Brothe, Arts Cheyenne
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Noon – 1:00 pm
Introducing ArtsWORK: Investing in Wyoming’s Creative Economy
Wyoming Arts Alliance (WyAA) is thrilled to kick off our 2024 Online Arts & Culture Series on Thursday, February 8th at Noon with a webinar introduction to ArtsWORK, a state-funded WIP initiative aimed at supporting artists and creatives in building a sustainable art practice, starting an arts related nonprofit, or building an arts-related business. Our guest speaker will be Beth Venn, Executive Director of the University of Wyoming Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts. Her presentation will outline how Wyoming-based artists and creatives in any field—from visual arts, to music, to theater and dance, writing or interdisciplinary work—can benefit this exciting new program. In addition, Venn will answer your questions about ArtsWORK and The Neltje Center.
Moderator:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance
Speaker:
Beth Venn, Neltje Center
Friday, November 17, 2023
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Navigating The Journey From Fiscally Sponsored Project to Tax Exempt Entity
How to become eligible for WY Arts Council and other public and private arts grants by forming a nonprofit entity in Wyoming. The alliance has teamed up with a number of renowned organizations known for their expertise in fostering nonprofit arts growth and success, to present this exclusive webinar:
- Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance
- Jody Shields, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
- Cashmere Balland, Wyoming Arts Council
- Amara Fehring, Wyoming Arts Council
We will also hear from two creative nonprofit on their experience navigating Wyoming nonprofit formation and maintenance:
- Emily Quintana, Opera Wyoming
- Daniel Quintana, Opera Wyoming
Moderator:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance
Panelists:
Jody Shields, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
Cashmere Balland, Wyoming Arts Council
Amara Fehring, Wyoming Arts Council
Emily Quintana, Opera Wyoming
Daniel Quintana, Opera Wyoming
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Empowering Wyoming Artists: Navigating Small Business Development Resources
The arts have always played a pivotal role in Wyoming’s cultural heritage, and the Wyoming Arts Alliance has been committed to supporting artists and promoting creativity across the state for over 40 years. To further this mission, the alliance has teamed up with a number of renowned organizations known for their expertise in fostering business growth and entrepreneurial success, to present this exclusive webinar:
- The Local Crowd
- Energy Capitol Economic Development
- The Wyoming Women’s Business Center
- The Wyoming Arts Council
- The Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts
We will also hear from creative business and community leaders on their experience navigating Wyoming small business resources:
- Shawn Day, Sheridan City Council Member and founder of Big Horn Records
- Chad Banks, Rock Springs Main Street/URA Manager, and former Wyoming State Representative
Webinar Highlights:
1. Navigating Business Start-Up: The webinar will feature expert guidance from creative professionals on how artists can navigate the intricacies of business start-up, including legal considerations, business plan development, and budgeting strategies tailored to creative enterprises.
2. Funding Opportunities: Participants will gain valuable insights into various funding opportunities available for artists and creative entrepreneurs. The session will explore grants, loans, and other financial support programs specifically designed to bolster artistic ventures.
3. Marketing and Branding: Building a strong brand identity and effectively marketing creative products and services are crucial aspects of a successful artistic business. The webinar will delve into resources available for branding and marketing in the arts industry.
4. Networking and Collaboration: Cultivating a thriving creative business often involves collaboration and networking. Attendees will learn how to forge meaningful partnerships and connect with potential clients, collaborators, and mentors.
5. Q&A Session: The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, providing participants with the opportunity to seek personalized advice and address specific concerns related to their artistic ventures.
Moderator:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance, Casper, WY
Panelists:
Shawn Day, Sheridan, WY
Chad Banks, Rock Springs, WY
Desiree Brothe, Cheyenne, WY
Diane Sontum, Laramie, WY
Mike Shober, Gilette, WY
Beth Venn, Banner, WY
Rachel Clifton, Laramie, WY
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Book & Panel Discussion
Wyoming Arts Alliance (WyAA) invites you to The Nicolaysen Art Museum on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30pm for a panel conversation and reception inspired by author and former Governor David Freudenthal’s stroll through the economic history of Wyoming in his new book, Wyoming: The Paradox of Plenty — The Allure and Risk of a Mineral Economy.
Coming together to build a broader community-level understanding of this history is crucial to answering the challenging questions of the day. How do we develop the economic options and opportunities that will lead our children and grandchildren to stay and build their future here? Why are we stuck having the same decades-old conversations about economic diversification? By discussing where we are and how we got here, we can find new creative paths to address Wyoming’s economic predicaments and co-create a better future.
Programming made possible thanks to WyAA’s members, donors, and statewide grantmaking partners at the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Arts Council, and Wyoming Humanities Council.
FACILITATOR:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance, Casper, WY
MODERATOR:
JoAnn True, Casper, WY
Panelists:
Joining The Honorable David Freudenthal is a panel of speakers from around the state with a wealth of industry experience within and beyond Wyoming’s creative, ag, tech, visitor, and local main street economies.
Kayla Kler serves as state coordinator and manager of the Wyoming Main Street program, a portfolio of work dedicated to helping communities thrive.
Shawn Parker is a leader in leveraging and organizing local arts, cultural and creative infrastructure in his role as executive director at Sheridan County Travel and Tourism, and was recently appointed by Governor Mark Gordon to the statewide Wyoming Tourism Board.
Jerad Stack is a successful tech entrepreneur and organizer of Breakthrough 307, a Wyoming Angel Investor network. Based in Casper, he is sought after as a visionary leader with a deep commitment to developing the next generation engines of Wyoming’s economy, including the creative and knowledge sectors.
Erin Galloway and husband Mike began their marriage in corporate America and now manage a direct to consumer ranch and farm in Northeast Wyoming. Our Wyoming Life, their entertainment company and lifestyle brand delivers content 7 days a week across multiple platforms, with a combined YouTube channel reach of over 250,000 subscribers and 48 million total views.
Our esteemed panel will be moderated by serial entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader, JoAnn True, alongside WyAA Director of Operations, Andrew Schneider.
Friday, December 16, 2022
11:00 – 11:40 am
Grantsmanship & Gratitude
Gratitude grows grant gains!
Wyoming’s new legislators need to hear from you, their constituents, every year about the value of statewide arts & culture granting programs. #hereforthearts
Join Andrew Schneider (WyAA) and Susan Stubson (WCTF) for a quick virtual workshop. In 40 minutes, we run though the basics of writing your legislator a thank you note to express gratitude if you recieved a grant from our statewide granting partners at the Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, or Wyoming Humanities Council.
Special thanks to WCTF board chair Susan Stubson for joining us to give an update and perspectives on what makes a great letter!
You can access a recording of the session and resources at the link below.
Step 1: Register. Step 2: Use Passcode: qE*43@65.
Programming made possible thanks to WyAA’s members, donors, and statewide grantmaking partners at the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Arts Council, and Wyoming Humanities Council.
FACILITATOR:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance, Casper, WY
SPEAKER:
Susan Stubson, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Casper, WY
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
BUILDING YOUR SUCCESS TEAM:
Financial Planning, Bookkeeping, & Taxes
In a previous session, we shared the idea of building a luck circle. Today we continue to focus on building your success team!
As an artist of cultural professional, there are any number of people you may want on your ‘team’ to help sustain and grow your work.
In this session, we focus on 4 interconnected areas, relative to the business of arts & culture: Bookkeeping & Accounting, Taxes, Financial Planning, and Legal Entity Formation.
Today’s panel is comprised of 4 Wyoming experts, who are giving their time to help sustain Wyoming’s creative communities.
They represent a much larger group of professional services experts around the state that you can call upon for support as you build your own success team—whether you are an individual artist or performer, a small business like a band or a frame shop, a nonprofit, or any other kind of entity.
Each panelist will introduce themselves and explain what they do for arts and culture individuals and entities. Then we will put some frequently asked questions to them from our members and partners on topics ranging from tax deadlines and filing requirements, to bookkeeping for grants, and more.
FACILITATOR:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance, Casper, WY
SPEAKERS:
John P. Fritz, Hirst Applegate LLP, Cheyenne, WY
Karen Ewart, Peppertank, Casper, WY
Caleb Snyder, MHP, Cheyenne, WY
Jess Ryan, Raymond James Financial, Cheyenne, WY
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WEEKEND EDITION
Saturday, January 5, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 pm
LUNCH & LEARN EDITION
Monday, January 7, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
2022 Series Kickoff
Let’s talk about what you need in the coming months to set you up for the next step or the next decade of your success!
Planning is underway for the next season in a series of online convenings—which emerged organically in 2020 as a forum for Wyoming’s arts and culture leaders to share information and resources for surviving the health and economic implications of COVID-19.
Two years on, we are still surviving—and thrilled to continue convening online from time to time for conversations addressing the ever-evolving needs and opportunities facing Wyoming’s creative communities today.
Can you join us for an hour on either Saturday, February 5th or Monday, February 7th—
to kick off our 2022 series with an interactive session among other creative folks from around the state, helping to identify priority speakers and topics for WyAA to convene in 2022?
FACILITATOR:
Andrew Schneider, Wyoming Arts Alliance, Casper, WY
Andrew Schneider
Director of Operations
April 22, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Your Community and the Arts in a Time of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the economic and emotional health of people and their communities. It’s not surprising that as a result, many of us are more worried, more bored and feel less connected to others. To work through these challenges, many people have sought solace and respite in the arts. To explore the role of the arts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to deepen our understanding of how arts organizations can help their communities during these times, Slover Linett Audience Research and LaPlaca Cohen surveyed more than 120,000 people around the country, summarizing their findings in the 2020 report, Culture and Community in a Time of Crisis: A Special Edition of Culture Track. Join us for a presentation from the lead researchers of this study in a session that will explore the report’s key findings.
SPEAKERS:
Amy Gedal Douglass, The Wallace Foundation, New York, NY
Jen Benoit-Bryan, Slover Linett Audience Research, Chicago, IL
Madeline Smith, Slover Linett Audience Research, Chicago, IL
Amy Gedal Douglass
Jen Benoit-Bryan
Madeline Smith
April 29, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Community Cohesion and the Arts
How do the arts help us value our differences and similarities? Let’s ponder how to rebuild connections and community…especially as 2021 brings us back to normal. Join us in exploring how arts practice and consumption can be a salve for community conflict.
SPEAKERS:
Grace Cannon, Tilt Wild, Sheridan, WY
Taylor Craig, Wyoming Arts Council, Cheyenne, WY
Grace Cannon
Taylor Craig
May 6, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm
The Sustainability of Virtual Arts Programming
During the pandemic, Wyoming arts presenters learned how to deliver online arts programming . . and Wyoming audiences learned how to participate. This last year has been an unprecedented time to discover new art online, however, the technical quality has been low and hardly anyone pays for it. What are the scenarios that art practitioners should pursue for online delivery of their craft?
SPEAKERS:
Tyler Cessor, ART 321, Casper, WY
Anne Mason, Relative Theatrics, Laramie, WY
Marty Camino, Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, Jackson, WY
Tyler Cessor
Anne Mason
Marty Camino
May 20, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Be a More Successful Artist and Creator . . With a Luck Circle
We have all heard stories of defining moments in people’s careers, organizations, projects or lives where luck played a big part. It’s easy to hear those stories and think, “I can’t replicate that? They had a lucky break.” But, it turns out there is some science to luck and you can train yourself to become lucky by participating in a Luck Circle.
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Scott Sherman, Transformative Action Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Taylor Craig, Wyoming Arts Council,Cheyenne, WY
Dr. Scott Sherman
Taylor Craig
June 3, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm
The Unique Nature of Rural Arts
More than ever, people in rural areas need access to arts and culture. Rural arts development is a function of public health (mental and physical), a balm to social and income inequities, and a solution to generational decay. Wyoming IS a rural landscape, so creating templates for rural arts and culture development can help everyone.
SPEAKERS:
Jen Hughes, Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design/NEA, Washington, DC
Courtney Spearman, Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design/NEA, Washington, DC
Jen Hughes
