Native Arts Professional Development Workshops
Schedule
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
House of Welcome Longhouse | Olympia, WA

About this Event
Day 1: Saturday, September 13 9 - 4pm
Day 2: Satuday, September 20 9 -4pm
Join us for one or both days of professional development for Native artists looking to start or grow a career as an artist. Meet and learn from RYAN! Feddersen, Dan Friday, Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, and many others about securing funding, starting and running a business, the world of public art, getting into galleries, and vending at markets.
Lunch provided both days, as well as beading workshops from Cynthia Masterman of Blue Dot Beadwork.
This event is free but registration is requested. Click the orange button above with "Check Availability" to register.
Sept. 13
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Coffee / Meet & Greet
đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Door Prizes
Host: Angelena Campobasso
Info: Join us at 9:30 for a welcome from Angelena Campobasso (Colville Tribes), Program Manager of Tribal Cultural Affairs at ArtsWA. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day!
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where to Start: Becoming a Working Artist
Host: Asia Tail
Info: This session is geared toward artists who are just starting out or considering becoming a full-time artist. What are the pros and cons of being full-time artists vs. a part-time artist? Presentations will also focus on getting the word out: websites, professional Resume/CV, artist statements, and presenting your work.
đź•‘: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Successfully Securing Funding: Grants and other Funding Opportunities
Host: Laura VerMeulen
Info: Did you know there was funding available to help support Native artists? There are several grant opportunities if you know where to find them. This session focuses on where to look for funding, how and what is needed to apply, and writing a good grant application.
đź•‘: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Activities
Host: Cynthia Masterman, Blue Dot Beadworks
Info: Join us for beading activities with Cynthia Masterman of Blue Dot Beadworks. Lunch provided by _____________
đź•‘: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Vending Art Markets and Fairs: How do you get in?
Host: Michael King
Info: There are many ways for you to sell your art and one of the best is during arts markets, fairs and powwows. People love to meet and purchase art from the artists and art markets and fairs are a great way for artists to get their work into the public arena. This session focuses on how to apply and what’s needed to be a successful art vendor.
đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
RYAN!
Host: RYAN! Feddersen
Info: Ryan Feddersen discusses her career as a working artist and along with her partner Brock Johnson, discusses how together they run a successful art business.
đź•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking, Door Prizes, Beading Activities
Host: Cynthia Masterman, Blue Dot Beadworks
Sept. 20
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Coffee / Meet & Greet
đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Door Prizes
Host: Angelena Campobasso
Info: Join us at 9:30 for a welcome from Angelena Campobasso (Colville Tribes), Program Manager of Tribal Cultural Affairs at ArtsWA. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day!
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Art of Selling: Turning your Passion into a Business
Host: Jeff Furgeson
Info: Sustainable living with your art. For many artists, this is the most difficult part of being a working artist. This session introduces four panelists who have all turned their art into a successful business.
đź•‘: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
The World of Public Art: What it Takes to Land a Public Art Commission(Part 1)
Host: Mike Sweeney
Info: (Part 1: Public Art Manager’s Perspective) How do you go about getting a public art project? It can be a complex journey, starting with where to look. How to apply? What is RFP? RFQ? RFQQ!! How do I answer all these questions? If you have ever looked into applying for a public art project and thought it was too difficult and choose not to apply, you are not alone. We understand it can be daunting, but the rewards for landing a public art project are many. This two-part session will present both sides of a public art project, Part 1 from the public art manager’s perspective, and the Part 2 from the artist’s perspective. The panel will try to demystify the process and break down the how-to of applying for and landing public art projects.
đź•‘: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Activities
Host: Cynthia Masterman, Blue Dot Beadwork
Info: Join us for beading activities with Cynthia Masterman of Blue Dot Beadworks. Lunch provided by _____________
đź•‘: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
The World of Public Art: What it Takes to Land a Public Art Commission(Part 2)
Host: Andrea Wilbur-Sigo
Info: (Part 2: Artist Perspective) How do you go about getting a public art project? It can be a complex journey, starting with where to look. How to apply? What is RFP? RFQ? RFQQ!! How do I answer all these questions? If you have ever looked into applying for a public art project and thought it was too difficult and choose not to apply, you are not alone. We understand it can be daunting, but the rewards for landing a public art project are many. This two-part session will present both sides of a public art project, Part 1 from the public art manager’s perspective, and the Part 2 from the artist’s perspective. The panel will try to demystify the process and break down the how-to of applying for and landing public art projects.
đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Exhibitions, Museums and Galleries: How do I get noticed?
Host: Miranda Belarde-Lewis
Info: Did you ever wonder how an artist gets “discovered”? There is a lot of work that goes into it. Gallerists and curators discuss what they are looking for and how they find and work with new and established artists. Panelists will share pointers for artists to help them get noticed in the art world.
đź•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking, Door Prizes, Beading
Host: Cynthia Masterman, Blue Dot Beadwork
Where is it happening?
House of Welcome Longhouse, 2800 Dogtooth Lane Northwest, Olympia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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