Conferences and workshops around the state and the nation offer valuable professional development, training and networking opportunities for artists and arts administrators.

This year the Kennedy Center is pleased to partner with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, VSA arts of Florida, and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs to bring the 2008 LEAD (Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability) Conference and Training to Fort Lauderdale, FL.  The conference will be held August 22-24, 2008.

Drawing on national and local resources, the conference will provide an array of opportunities to:

• Discuss issues ranging from physical and programmatic access to ticketing policies and marketing strategies;
• Share ideas and learn what has been successful at other arts organizations and cultural institutions;
• Engage in an open dialogue with representatives from the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice;
• Learn about best practices and how to develop sound policies; and

Participate in stimulating and enriching discussions with leaders in the field.

VSA arts of Florida is offering a limited number of scholarships for Florida residents to cover the cost of the full conference registration fee.  Please visit www.vsafl.org for the registration form and more information.

• Download the full program brochure
• Visit the Kennedy Center website

Conference registration
$40 for members of FLAC institutions.
$70 for nonmembers.
FLAC member schools/institutions can bring five students for free.

Bookfair table registration
$50 for FLAC members
$75 for nonmembers.  All Bookfair registrants can register additional staff for $25 each.
 The Confererence registration fee includes a Saturday award luncheon.

Additional options:
Friday lunch and workshop with editors.   $30.00   (includes a box lunch)
One-on-one sessions with editors.   A 30-minute conference to discuss a writer’s work:  $30 fee.

To register or for more information, contact

Jim Wilson
Flagler College
P.O. Box 1027
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-819-6339
jimwilson@flagler.edu

Rick Campbell
PO Box 10595
Tallahassee, FL 32302
rc2121@earthlink.net  

More conference details will be available soon on the FLAC website, www.floridarts.org