For Artists’ Sake – Lecture Series
The For Artists’ Sake lecture series was created in response to the feedback APAC has gathered from the creative community through outreach for the Asbury Park Arts & Culture Plan and various networking events. We asked, “What can APAC do for you?” and “What would you like to know more about?” and heard a variety of responses that ranged from how to turn one’s art into a business, apply for grants and residencies, improve marketing skills, and build/expand an on-line presence to understanding intellectual property rights and navigating the public permitting process.
The series is spearheaded by APAC Board Member, Bob Ellis, who is also the founder of Longfellow Deeds, Inc, a 501(c)3 with a mission to use micro-philanthropy to create local events involving the arts to provide direct, positive impact into the daily lives of the community. Ellis coordinated and moderated the pilot lectures, which took place at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in May and included sessions presented by professionals on social media, intellectual property and licensing, and sourcing funding opportunities. Feedback received from attendees of this first series will help shape future lectures which we will announce on APAC’s social media and website.
