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Photographs from Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 at Sol Gallery at CANDO Arts Co-op on 5/17/11

Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 at Sol Gallery at CANDO Arts Co-op on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

The Law Office of William Peña Wells is a South Florida civil practice firm that offers a full range of legal services to a diversified client base, including arts and entertainment clients, The firm provides strategic marketing advice, licensing, contract negotiation and review to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit agencies in the United States and Europe. Mr. Wells sits on several nonprofit boards and is Legal Counsel to Artists for A Cause, a South Florida nonprofit group dedicated to providing opportunities for artists to contribute to social causes.

This seminar focused on the legal issues facing artists, particularly contracts. We know many artists who have been ripped off because they did not understand, or even read, the contracts they signed. Do not lose your art! This is a serious issue and one we are going to tackle for this seminar. Mr. Wells is going to break it down and give you some simple examples of how you can protect yourself. Mr. Wells understands these issues very well, being both a lawyer and an artist. Please bring any other legal questions you may have and we will try to cover as many as possible.

Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details on upcoming events.

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EVENT #38 Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 – Legal Issues in the Arts May 17, 2011

Life Is Art Creative Connections #13 – Legal Issues in the Arts

Creative Connections
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Presented by Life Is Art

#13 – Legal Issues in the Arts
May 17, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Sol Gallery at CANDO Arts Co-op
309 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Seminar by William Pena Wells, Lawyer and Artist

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary Refreshments
* RSVP:

Your Name (required):

Your Email (required):

Website:

Seminar Description:
This seminar is going to focus on the legal issues facing artists, particularly contracts. We know many artists who have been ripped off because they did not understand, or even read, the contracts they signed. Do not lose your art! This is a serious issue and one we are going to tackle for this seminar. Mr. Wells is going to break it down and give you some simple examples of how you can protect yourself. Mr. Wells understands these issues very well, being both a lawyer and an artist. Please bring any other legal questions you may have and we will try to cover as many as possible.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.

The Law Office of William Peña Wells is a South Florida civil practice firm that offers a full range of legal services to a diversified client base, including arts and entertainment clients, The firm provides strategic marketing advice, licensing, contract negotiation and review to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit agencies in the United States and Europe. Mr. Wells sits on several nonprofit boards and is Legal Counsel to Artists for A Cause, a South Florida nonprofit group dedicated to providing opportunities for artists to contribute to social causes.

The CANDO Arts Co-op is a contemporary Art Center in Miami Beach that was founded by Ray Breslin, president of Collins Park Neighborhood Association(CPNA) in November, 2009. CANDO, which stands for Cultural Arts Neighborhood Districts Overlay, is in the Collins Park neighborhood.

The thought-provoking work of the 10 resident artists and guest artists is showcased in 5000 square feet of gallery space. The historic building, known as Palm Court, was previously occupied by the W Hotel’s administrative offices, which converted perfectly into a main gallery space, and smaller rooms for studios or private exhibition spaces flanking the main gallery. The main gallery space named Sol Gallery, is used for rotating exhibits comprised of member shows, open calls, classes, and for special events.

The Palm Court building has recently been opened up further to include the Howard Austin Feld gallery, and Art 33139 which was founded and is directed by Tiffany Levy.

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Photograph of Life is Art Creative Connections 12 at Artway 66 Gallery on 4/12/11

Life is Art Creative Connections 12 at Artway 66 Gallery in the Coconut Grove on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.  We had a great crowd and everyone had a great time.

We had Faudlin Pierre do a presentation on Copyright for Everyone. Faudlin Pierre is a Entertainment Lawyer. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida and his admission is pending with the United States Southern District Court of Florida. Mr. Pierre litigates and transacts on behalf of his clients. He has written legal articles for Sports Business Journal, negotiated sponsorship agreements with companies such as Nike & Adidas, and has advise various athletes on the legal repercussions of their potential actions.

Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details and rsvp information.

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EVENT #35 Life Is Art Creative Connections #12 – Copyright for Everyone April 12, 2011

Creative Connections
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Presented by Life Is Art

#12 – Copyright for Everyone
April 12, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Artway66 Gallery
2911 Grand Ave, Suite 400d
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.artway66.com

presentation by
Faudlin Pierre
Entertainment Lawyer

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* RSVP:

Seminar Description:
You probably do not understand Copyright. Almost nobody does. It is a commonly misunderstood law and does not work the way most people think it does. Faudlin is going to break it down for the non-lawyer. This is VERY important information for all artists and anyone involved in the creative process. This seminar will give you a much better idea about how copyright works, what it protects, and what it does not protect.

Faudlin Pierre Bio:
Faudlin Pierre is a South Florida native. He received a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida and his admission is pending with the United States Southern District Court of Florida. Mr. Pierre litigates and transacts on behalf of his clients. He has written legal articles for Sports Business Journal, negotiated sponsorship agreements with companies such as Nike & Adidas, and has advise various athletes on the legal repercussions of their potential actions.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.


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Photographs of Creative Connections 11 at Mano Fine Art Studio on 3/22/11

Life is Art Creative Connections 11 at MANO Fine Art in the Bird Road Art District on Tuesday, March 22, 2011.  We had a great crowd and everyone had a great time.

We had John Mahoney do a presentation on The Social Media Starter. John Mahoney was a currencry trader. He started using social media and found that it enhanced his own business. He taught himself all about Facebook and Twitter and Meetup, as well as the other social media sites. He then converted that use to support his love of the arts. As a self-taught social media expert, he knows exactly what other beginners are going through.

Find John Mahoney on his website at www.socialmedia305.com .

Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details and rsvp information.

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TWO Creative Connections for March 2011

For March 2011, Life Is Art brings you two great Creative Connections!
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and art lovers.

MARCH 15

#10 – The Artist As Salesperson
6:30pm – 9:30pm
GAB Studio, 105 NW 23rd St, Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
presentation by Greg Pitts, Artist
More Info.
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MARCH 22

#11 – The Social Media Starter
6:30pm – 9:30pm
MANO Fine Art in the Bird Road Art District, 4225 SW 75 Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
presentation by John Mahoney, Social Media Expert
More Info.
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Website:

www.lifeisartfest.org

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EVENT #33 Life Is Art Creative Connections #11 – The Social Media Starter March 22, 2011

Life Is Art Creative Connections #11 – The Social Media Starter

Creative Connections
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Presented by Life Is Art

#11 – The Social Media Starter
March 22, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Short Link http://bit.ly/liacc11
Facebook Evite.

MANO Fine Art
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

presentation by
John Mahoney
Social Media Expert
www.socialmedia305.com

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* Please RSVP:

Your Name (required):

Your Email (required):

Website:

Sponsored by:
Aperture Studios
Hidalgo-Romero Artists’ Studios
MANO Fine Art
Nickel Glass
Norle Properties, Corp.
Palmetto Carpet Company
Soul Of Miami.

Seminar Description:
John Mahoney was a currencry trader. He started using social media and found that it enhanced his own business. He taught himself all about Facebook and Twitter and Meetup, as well as the other social media sites. He then converted that use to support his love of the arts. As a self-taught social media expert, he knows exactly what other beginners are going through. In this seminar, John will go over the basics of how to properly use social media to gether new friends and fans. His is a very personal approach to social media and well-suited to the arts, as a personal medium of self-expression. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experience user, this seminar will help you understand how best to use this new media.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.


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EVENT #32 Life Is Art Creative Connections #10 – The Artist As Salesperson March 15, 2011

Creative Connections
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Presented by Life Is Art

#10 – The Artist As Salesperson
March 15, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Short link: http://bit.ly/liacc10
Facebook Evite.

GAB Studio
105 NW 23rd St
Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
www.gabstudio.com

presentation by
Greg Pitts
Artist
www.blackjacksonpollock.com

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* RSVP [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"]

Sponsored by Soul Of Miami – www.soulofmiami.org

Seminar Description:
Greg Pitts was once a shy artist, like many others. When he came to display his work publicly, he realized he was his own best advocate. Learn how he transformed himself from shy artist to outgoing salesperson and how this transformation enhances his career as an artist immensely.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.

Greg Pitts Biography:
Greg Pitts started out life at a disadvantage. Being born to a single parent and growing up without a father figure made life less than ideal. He did not meet his father until the age of 12. As a young teen, he exhibited artistic capabilities, however the lack of understanding and from his family lead to discouragement. He continued to strive to express himself artistically. He purchased his first camera on lay-a-way from a camera store in his hometown.

His artistic eye and fashion sense while a senior in high school lead to him was offered admission to a prestigious fashion design school, but because of stereotypical attitudes, students at school would call him a nerd and at home no one would assist him in the application process, stating that “that kind of stuff is for sissies,” Discouraged, he graduated without any formal plans. Later, he joined the Army in order to provide for his soon to be born son. Despite this difficult start in life, he continued to express his artistic side. He’s also an awarding winning filmmaker and photographer having taken photos of celebrities from Sean “P. Diddy” Coombs to Mary J. Blige, Tom Joyner, Robin Thicke and the late Teena Marie.

Greg Pitts abstract artwork has been compared to that of abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock. He is a featured artist at the G.A.B Studio in the Wynwood Art District in Miami, Florida.

Mr. Pitts first gained national recognition by making the top story on Google News on May 9, 2009 with a feature article being published about his work in EV Living Magazine.

He was one of 20 national semi-finalist photographers selected by W Magazine for their “Obsession” photographic contest in 2010. His artwork has sold in Berlin, San Francisco, Vienna Austria, Chicago and Ohio and is currently on exhibit in the Netherlands and in Stanford a town on the Cape Whale Coast of South Africa.

Mr. Pitts participated in Miami Art Basel 2010 and was successful-selling 3 of his original paintings. He can be contacted by email at blkjacksonpollock@bellsouth.net. Some of his abstract art can be viewed at www.BlackJacksonPollock.com.


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Photographs of Creative Connections 9 on 2/15/11

Life is Art Creative Connections 9 at GAB Studio in Wynwood on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.  We had a great crowd and everyone had a great time.

We had Julia Wakefield a public relations and marketing professional who currently works for Schwartz Media did the presentation.  Julia gave an overview on several different topics from starting a blog, creating a Facebook page, to writing a press release. She also gave tips on which media to contact depending on what you are doing and want ackomplished.

Julia K. Wakefield is a public relations professional currently serving Schwartz Media Strategies as Senior Account Executive and Director of Social Media, where she helps drive strategic direction and manage proactive outreach for the firm’s financial, healthcare, and commercial real estate clients and directs all social media initiatives on behalf of the firm and its clients. Previously, she was a Communications Specialist with The Weinbach Group. Ms. Wakefield holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Davidson College.She is the immediate past president of the Association for Women in Communications South Florida, a century-old professional organization championing the careers of both women and men in all communications disciplines. Ms. Wakefield is also active in a number of other community organizations, including Social Media Club of South Florida, BadassBusinessWomen.com, Social Media for Social Change Miami, Life Is Art, and the University of Miami Friends of Philosophy.

Find Julia K. Wakefield on her blog at www.juliawakefield.com or connect with her via Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Next month the seminar will be on Tuesday, March 15th at GAB Studio presentation by Greg Pitts.  Greg will be talking about artist as a salesperson .  Check out Life is Art at www.lifeisartfest.org for more details and rsvp information.

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EVENT #30 Life Is Art Creative Connections #9 – How to Get The Media’s Attention February 15, 2011

Life Is Art
Creative Connections #9
How to Get The Media’s Attention
February 15, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Please RSVP Below
Short Link: http://bit.ly/liacc9

GAB Studio
105 NW 23rd St
Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
www.gabstudio.com

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* RSVP: rsvp@lifeisartfest.org

presentation by
Julia K. Wakefield
Marketing & Media Relations
www.juliawakefield.com

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

Sponsored by Soul Of Miami – www.soulofmiami.org

Seminar Description:
One of the most difficult and confusing aspects of business has always been public relations and marketing. How do you get the media to take notice of you? How do you get the word out about your product? Now, that has been compounded with the ascension of “social media”, as whole new field of marketing.

Julia Wakefield is a public relations and marketing professional who currently works for Schwartz Media, a powerful public relations firm with clients such as the Miami Art Museum and the Adrienne Arsht Center. She is speaking on matters of marketing and media relations. Her topics include an overview of everything from starting a blog to creating a Facebook page to writing a press release. Plus, she is going to give tips on which media to contact, both locally and nationally. This is a seminar that no working artist should miss.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.

Julia K. Wakefield Biography:
Julia K. Wakefield is a public relations professional currently serving Schwartz Media Strategies as Senior Account Executive and Director of Social Media, where she helps drive strategic direction and manage proactive outreach for the firm’s financial, healthcare, and commercial real estate clients and directs all social media initiatives on behalf of the firm and its clients. Previously, she was a Communications Specialist with The Weinbach Group. Ms. Wakefield holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Davidson College.

She is the immediate past president of the Association for Women in Communications South Florida, a century-old professional organization championing the careers of both women and men in all communications disciplines. Ms. Wakefield is also active in a number of other community organizations, including Social Media Club of South Florida, BadassBusinessWomen.com, Social Media for Social Change Miami, Life Is Art, and the University of Miami Friends of Philosophy.

Find Julia K. Wakefield on her blog at www.juliawakefield.com or connect with her via Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

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