World of Art Showcase Announces Crista Cloutier as Guest Speaker

Entrepreneurial Art Expert to Speak at Inaugural Raleigh Art Show

Raleigh, NC, July 24, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The World of Art Showcase (WOAS) (http://www.worldofartshowcase.com), an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market, has announced that Crista Cloutier will be the guest speaker for the inaugural World of Art Showcase, to be held Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury Street. At the event, Cloutier will speak during three different presentations: “To Be a Working Artist: Creating a Career in the Arts,” “The Art of Crowdfunding,” and “The Art of Business: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Artists.”

To Be a Working Artist: Creating a Career in the Arts
This 45-minute talk will explore the journey of the artist, from finding one’s voice to translating a passion into a career. Cloutier will offer her expertise from years as an art dealer, curator and author, as well as what she has learned from working with various emerging and established artists.

The Art of Crowdfunding
In this hour-long discussion, Cloutier will discuss one of the most popular ways for artists and creatives to raise money for their work. Attendees will learn about recent crowdfunding trends and how to overcome funding obstacles.

The Art of Business: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Artists
This 45-minute talk will explore the relationship between business and creativity, and what insight entrepreneurs can gain from the art world. The audience will hear Cloutier speak on how entrepreneurs can benefit from the examples that artists set as they seek to grow their brands.

For more information on attending Cloutier’s talks, visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com.

Quotes:
“Having the World of Art Showcase in Raleigh is quite exciting, especially with all the amazing talent and cultural opportunities this region offers,” said Samantha Velkoff, WOAS director. “We are proud to bring in talented fine artists from all over the world to a community passionate about the arts.”

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About World of Art Showcase :
The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama (http://www.jerrysartarama.com), is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society – to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the "City of Oaks" into the "Creative Capital of the South" WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have the opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information about the World of Art Showcase please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/.

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