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Creative Alliance Milwaukee Update

May 6, 2011

Greetings!

Christine HarrisLike it or not, turning 60 invites lots of reflection! For me, it has meant deciding that I want more flexibility and freedom in my work and personal lives. And so, I have decided to move on from my role as Executive Director to start my own consulting practice, as of June 10, 2011. I will remain as a Consulting Advisor to CAM until the end of the year to assist the organization with strategic planning and direction.

Jill Morin of Kahler Slater and Mike Jones of MillerCoors, Board Co-Chairs, will be overseeing a new board of directors, along with developing a community-based Advisory Committee to determine the specific strategic direction of the Alliance. Meanwhile, the current very capable staff of Shirah Apple - Program Manager; Laurel Osman - Communications Manager; and Denise Lubotsky - Administrative Assistant will run the operations of the Alliance as a team, working with Jill on a regular basis. There will be no Executive Director replacement at this time.

Thank you very much for your support, commitment and dedication to a strong creative industries in Southeast Wisconsin. It is an honor and privilege to work alongside you. If you would like to read my full letter and the official press release, click here.

With very warmest regards,

 

Christine Harris
Executive Director
Creative Alliance Milwaukee 
Creativity Works Here

Wednesday June 8

5:30 - 7:00pm

Grand Avenue
Sponsored by Shops of Grand Avenue in partnership with Creative Alliance Milwaukee and Kahler Slater 

Shops of Grand Avenue 

 

Join us for a creative business space open house!

Visit the new home of Spreenkler Talent Labs, Spreenkler Creative, Flipeleven, Small Sharp Tools and more as you tour the unique opportunities for building a downtown 'creative community'. Meet these tenants and tour the many extremely affordable and professional workspaces: 

  • 5:30 Networking
  • 6:00 Introduction to creative business spaces available in Grand Avenue
  • 6:30 Tours available

Register > 

Hub Live: Miller Time

Wednesday July 20

Sponsored by MillerCoors

5:00 - 8:00pm

Fred's Pub 

 

Creative Alliance Milwaukee's next networking event!

 

Delicious appetizers, relaxed summer networking and responsible free beer sampling in the pub and spacious patio! 

 

FREE for Creative Alliance Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

Register >

WI Arts Board Funding Update

The Joint Finance Committee voted today on funding for the  WI Arts Board::

  • The Arts Board will transfer to the Department of Tourism as of the start of the new fiscal year, 7-1-2011.
  • Although it will no longer be an independent agency, the Board will retain an additional measure of independence through the ability to hire/fire its Executive Director.
  • 4 program administrators will be retained as staff to the Arts Board.
  • There are now additional monies available for grants and services from the original cut of 73% proposed by Gov. Walker. 

More > 

NEA Announces New Study that Measures the Value of the Performing Arts and Other Arts Sectors

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it," said American author Henry David Thoreau more than 150 years ago. Time and Money: Using Federal Data to Measure the Value of Performing Arts Activities is a new research note from the National Endowment for the Arts that looks at the value of the arts in three ways: time spent on arts activities; organizational revenue and expenses; and direct consumer spending. A particular focus on performing arts data provides consistency across these three measurements. 

 

More >  

Welcome New Members
  • C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions
  • Mike Schroeder
  • Pinstripe, Inc 

Learn More about Membership >

In This Issue
Creativity Works Here
Hub Live: Miller Time
WI Arts Board Funding
New NEA Study
Featured Job Postings
Featured Events
Featured Job Postings
Featured Events
Member Orientation
May 17, 4:30 - 5:30
Downtown Milwaukee
Free - Members ONLY
New to Creative Alliance Milwaukee Membership? Orientation is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the organization. Plus, it's a great way to meet people and jumpstart your network. Join us as we share our mission, strategy, services and benefits and, of course, answers all your questions. Register >
BizTech ExpoVisit Creative Alliance Milwaukee at the BizTech Expo - Booth #344
 
BizTech:
Executive Strategies Breakfast
May 11, 7:30 - 9:30am
WI Expo Center @ State Fair Park
Creative Alliance Members: $55.00
Tickets: $70.00 
BizTech Expo Executive Strategies Keynote Speaker Josh Linkner. Linkner will share insights and inspiration about how to use creativity to grow business. All attendees will receive a copy of Linkners new book. 
BizTech:
After-Hours Networking
May 11, 5:00 - 7:30pm
WI Expo Center @ State Fair Park

Creative Alliance Members: $20.00

Tickets: $30.00
Join BizTimes Milwaukee (and hundreds of their closest friends, readers, advertisers and partners) at the regions largest networking event of the year. Includes hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and a cash bar. Register >
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