ArtLinks 2013 continues today

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The Arkansas Arts Council’s ArtLinks 2013 continues today in Central Arkansas.

Storytelling is all the buzz these days. People in businesses, nonprofits, sales, marketing, education
and advocacy are recognizing the value of story in their work.
ArtLinks 2013: What’s Your Story? focuses on the importance of finding and communicating your story to influence policy and increase support. The annualstatewide conference for artists, arts administrators,educators and community leaders is hosted by the Arkansas Arts Council.
Stephanie Garibaldi, Education Director at SpeakeasyDC, Washington’s leader in live story performances and training, will demonstrate the power of a good story told well and explain how storytelling can be used by artists and organizations to strengthen connections, raise funds, improve communications, generate audience engagement and build community.

Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

Conference Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

The Why, What and How of Storytelling
9:00 a.m. – Noon
SpeakeasyDC’s Instructor Kevin Boggs leads a three-hour program that includes demonstrations, discussion and small group activities to explore ways to build and sustain the use of storytelling within an organization. Participants will identify and develop stories that reflect the impact and value of their arts programs as tools they can use for fundraising and advocacy.

Box Lunch and Walking Tour
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Argenta Arts District

What’s Their Story?
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Community leaders from around Arkansas share stories of innovative arts programs. Speakers include Sonia Davis Gutierrez with Fayetteville Forward Creative Economy Action Group; Austin Barrow with El Dorado Festivals and Events, Inc.; Jon Chadwell with the Newport Economic Development Commission; and Henry Golatt with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the planned Arts Factory Project on Main Street.