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www.yesmontreal.ca • 514-878-9788Centaur Theatre, 453 St. François-Xavier

TheatreCentaur

9am-5pm2010JUNE 7Monday

A day of inspiration and information for artist-entrepreneurs from all artistic disciplines

Business Skills for Creative SoulsArtists’ ConferenceThe 10th Annual YES

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YES would like to cordially thank the following individuals on the Art-ists’ Conference Committee for their invaluable contribution to this event: Ely Bonder, Dave Cool, Chris “Zeke” Hand, Jane Needles, Emily Pelstring, Lori Schubert, Elizabeth Ulin, Nasuna Ulin, Warren Wilansky. Staffed by: Jessica Andrews, Monika Majewski, Iris Unger.

We couldn’t have done it without you.

*All conference content and presentations will be conducted in English.

www.yesmontreal.ca

As a not-for-profit organization, YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) enriches the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and start businesses.

ARTISTS’ PROGRAM (open to all ages)YESYES Artists’ Program was created in 2001 with a mandate of supporting artists by helping them develop capacity-building tools and entrepreneurial skills, tools, strategies and practices needed to build rewarding, sustainable and long-term careers in the creative milieu. Services to artists include one-on-one coaching with a dedicated artists coach, consultations with business coaches, legal and accounting professionals (as required), information, resources, referrals,referrals, and thematic workshops at the YES Centre covering topics such as grant-writing, marketing, finding representation, copyright laws, etc.

JOB SEARCH PROGRAM (for youth aged 16 to 35)This program includes daytime and evening workshops, individual career counselling, career testing services, paid internship programs, French courses, cover letter and résumé translation, a mentoring program, job postings, networking opportunities, a resource library, and free phone and computer access.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (open to all ages)TheThe entrepreneurship program offers daytime and evening workshops, one-on-one business coaching, a legal information clinic, as well as accounting clinics. YES has a comprehensive resource guide entitled: “The Montreal Entrepreneur’s Guidebook”, which is available for purchase at our centre. YES also hosts an annual entrepreneurship conference each spring, the largest English-language event of its kind in Quebec.

About YES

Katie began working at the CBC in 1972 on an array of projects. With her first love being jazz, it came naturally when she and producer Alain de Grosbois teamed up in 1983 to create Jazz Beat, a network radio show that combined discs and live recordings. Currently, Katie continues her love affair with jazz as the weekday host of CBC Radio 2’s Tonic, giving her the chance to mingle jazz with some of her other favourite types of music. The show also features latin, soul, and moviemovie music, everything from Tony Bennett to film noir themes, from Erykah Badu to Dexter Gordon. It can be boppish or funky or very ro-mantic, but it MUST have heart and soul.

Katie Malloch has been a jazz fan since her early childhood, thanks to the eclectic musical tastes of her parents.

Interviewed by:

Katie MallochHost of Tonic, weekdays 6-8pm, CBC Radio 2 93.5 FM

Pianist and composer Oliver Jones is one of Canada’s finest and most acclaimed musicians. His career also intertwines with the proud history of jazz in his native Montreal, the city that also produced Oscar Peterson, the younger pianist’s the city that also produced Oscar Peterson, the younger pianist’s friend and cherished mentor.

HisHis exclusive discography for Justin Time Records (19 recordings to date) includes sessions with such greats as Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, Herb Ellis, Red Mitchell, Fraser MacPherson, as well as duo recordings with fellow keyboard masters Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones. Oliver Jones continues to travel extensively, having per-formed several times in China, throughout Europe and in Africa, a voyage documented in Martin Duckworth’s documentary film Oliver Jones in Africa. Jones in Africa.

Acclaimed Composer, Arranger and Award-Winning Jazz Musician

Oliver JonesKeynote Speaker

Creativity, talent and a desire for self-expression are essential to being an artist, but making a living and developing professionally as an artist also requires commitment, business skills and a strategic approach. Building a successful artistic career is as competitive and challenging as starting a profession or launching a business, so in order to make your mark, it is important toto distinguish yourself not only through your work, but also through entrepreneurial efforts. This conference will help you find the tools you need to succeed.

Business Skills for Creative Souls

Cancellations must be made in writing and received on or before May 31, 2010. An administration fee of $10.00 will be deducted from the refund, which will be issued after the conference.

PleasePlease know that YES respects your privacy and protects your personal informa-tion. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide with this registration form will be used by YES for the sole purpose of service provision, and to keep you informed of activities, programs, services, special events, and other opportunities. If at any time you wish to be removed from our contact list, simply advise us by e-mail at info@yesmontreal.ca or by phone at 514-878-9788 and we will gladly accommodate your request.

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Registration

Jim West - President, Justin Time Records Inc. Andrea Kenyon - Casting Director, Kenyon Wells CastingGreg Dunning - Performance Envelope Manager, CMF Program Administrator Telefilm CanadaMarc Lanctôt - Curator, Musée d’art contemporain de MontréalMusée d’art contemporain de MontréalJane Needles - Arts Administrator, Executive Director, Quebec Drama FederationSarah Rushton - Information Officer, Canada Council for the Arts

Panelists:

John Aylen - President, Aylen Communications and YES Board of Directors.

Moderated by:

A topical panel discussion on how to get your work noticed and backed by powerful industry professionals.

INDUSTRY PANEL: Getting a YES!

Peter E.H. Palmer - Vice President, Dale Carnegie Business Group

Presented by:

Practice your networking skills to build a supportive community for a sustainable and successful career in the arts.

NETWORKING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

Robert Soroka, MBA – Juris Doctor, Lecturer at JMSB-Concordia, McGill & DawsonMichelle Sullivan – Director, Social Media & Digital Communications, HKDP

Presented by:

Learn how to stand out from the crowd by using marketing and social media to build your professional profile for a successful career in the arts.

MAKING YOUR MARK: Marketing and Social Media Techniques for Artists.

Mila Aung-Thwin - VP & Co-founder, EyeSteelFilm. Genie & Jutra Award WinnerKevin Allwood - Founder of Allwood Fashion Corp.Alain Goulem - Actor, Gemini NomineeDil Hildebrand - Award Winning Painter,2006 RBC Canadian Painting Competition2006 RBC Canadian Painting CompetitionMarie-Jo Leroux - Producer, UbisoftAnd more!

Featuring:

Andy Nulman - President, Airborne MobileModerated by:

A panel discussion with successful local artists.

ARTISTS’ PANELCreation and Inspiration: How They Made It!

Conference Program9:00 - 9:30

9:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:15

12:15 - 1:45

1:45 - 2:00

2:00 - 3:30

3:30 - 3:45

3:45 - 4:30

4:30 - 5:00

5:00 - 7:00

Registration and Welcome

ARTISTS’ PANEL: Creation and Inspiration: How They Made It!

MAKING YOUR MARK: Marketing and Social Media Techniques for ArtistsTechniques for Artists

NETWORKING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

Break

YES ARTISTS’ PROJECT PLAN CONTEST:Announcement of contest winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd place)(1st, 2nd and 3rd place)

INDUSTRY PANEL: Getting a YES!

Break

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: An Interview with Oliver Jones

Closing Remarks

ELAN NETWORKING EVENT:ELAN NETWORKING EVENT: Casa de Mateo

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