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Creative Conversations: Ideas that Work

Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CT)

Memphis, TN

Creative Conversations: Ideas that Work

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Attendee Ended Free  

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This FREE event will:

a) inspire you with examples of those who are bringing creative ideas to fruition, whether its for a community enhancement project, entrepreneurial business or personal skill, and

b) give you an opportunity to brainstorm with community artists, entrepreneurs and leaders to spark or add fire to your own ideas

Keynote speakers are:

Helen Johnson, co-founder of CreateHere, an organization that is bringing creativity to work through harnessing the economic and creative potential of Chattanoogans 

Chris Reyes, founder of Live From Memphis, which connects and spotlights local musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals of all kinds.

The event is hosted by Memphis College of Art and MPACT Memphis. 

Creative Conversations are part of the National Arts and Humanities Month programs coordinated by Americans for the Arts. These events are local gatherings of emerging leaders in communities across the country and are part of a grass roots movement to elevate the profile of the arts in America during National Arts and Humanities Month.

Event Schedule
5:30 – 6:30 Cocktail networking hour
6:30 – 6:40 Welcome and introductions
6:40 – 7:00 Helen Johnson & Staff present CreateHere
7:00 – 7:15 Q&A
7:15 – 7:40 Christopher Reyes presents Live From Memphis
7:40 – 8:45 Small Group Brainstorming

 

When & Where



Memphis College of Art Callicott Auditorium in Rust Hall behind Levitt Shell
1930 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CT)


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Memphis College of Art



Memphis College of Art provides a rigorous curriculum in an intimate, diverse community to empower generations of leading artists, designers and educators to flourish professionally and contribute valuable ideas to society. The region’s only independent art and design college, MCA is fully accredited with expert, nationally renowned faculty and grants BFA, MFA, MA in Art Education and MA in Teaching degrees with graduates excelling in various careers across the country and internationally.