May SmArts Workshop: Human Resources Management
Join the Arts Council of Greater Lansing for their May SmArts Workshop at MICA Gallery on Human Resources Management. On Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 10 am to noon, Julie Mann of JMann Consulting will share the latest on human resources in terms of regulations and best practices regarding employees. Bring your questions and get ready to learn from a local leader in the human resources field. Register here: May Workshop – Human Resources Management Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Attendance is free for Level 2 SmArts Members of ACGL, $5 for Basic SmArts Members, and $10 for...
Read MoreShameless Self-Promotion for Artists
Join us Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10am – 12pm for the March SmArts Workshop, presented by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing at MICA Gallery. Come learn from local expert Barbara Hranilovich, Creative Director of ZimmerFish, who will provide examples of self-promotion and marketing over a 35+ year career as a fine artist and commercial illustrator. Barbara will explore the concepts behind and tools for self-branding with participants. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Register here: March Workshop – Shameless Self-Promotion for Artists Registration for Basic SmArts...
Read MoreBurning Desires
Steam up your Valentine’s weekend by joining us Sunday, February 10, 2013 for love poetry at Burning Desires, held at MICA Gallery! Doors open at 1:30 pm and words begin at 2:00 pm. Performers include: Sam Mills, emcee d’amour Larry Ackerman, author of over 1,900 haiku and senryu and president of Lansing Poetry Club Fred Engelgau, master puppeteer Ruelaine Stokes, a poet, photographer and teacher who coordinates the Old Town Poetry Series Bryan McAttee, a young, polished poet from Capitol Steps and Listen Up! Poetry Kate Butler, passionate poet and professor of tort law at Cooley...
Read MoreFebruary SmArts Workshop – Social Marketing Video: From Concept to Screen
Join the Arts Council of Greater Lansing at MICA Gallery on Friday, February 8, 2013, 10 am-noon, for this useful presentation by Rodney W. Brown and Leon Collins of iMichigan Productions. They will show you how to create your own content for social media such as YouTube, exploring how to keep it simple and mistakes to avoid when starting out on YouTube. Register here: February Workshop Online Branding and Sales Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Workshops for Basic SmArts Members: $5 Level 2 SmArts Members: Free Non-members: $10 Become an Arts Council of Greater Lansing...
Read MoreACGL Out-Of-County Marketing Panel
What does it mean to market to “out-of-county” visitors, and why would it matter to you and your organization? Attend this FREE and informative panel presentation at MICA Gallery on Wednesday, February 6, 4-5 PM to find out. Local industry professionals including Lori Lanspeary of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau and Joni Rainbolt, a local marketing expert, will offer information and examples of how to attract out-of-county visitors to your business, event, venue or festival! RSVP by emailing Barb Whitney, Program Manager, at...
Read MoreWelcoming Lansing Poetry Club’s January Meeting!
Lansing Poetry Club welcomes Melissa Dey-Hasbrook as the speaker at its monthly meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2-5 pm at MICA Gallery. Melissa is a Michigan native, poet, and artist who has been involved with “Take Back the Night” at MSU last month and the “Her Stories” project, has appeared on billboards in the Lansing area, and does presentations across the state. She got her start reading poetry and continues to be involved in poetry, nature, feminism and women’s...
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