Announcing the Third Annual
Creative Collaborative Conference!
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to announce the Third Annual Creative Collaborative Conference to be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis.
The creative community of Cape Cod will gather for a full day of presentations, panel discussions, displays, and activities to celebrate the best and brightest of the region's arts and culture, culminating in an evening awards reception.
All are welcome!Creative Collaborative Conference Schedule

12:30 pm WELCOME AND SIGN IN
Arrive early to network with artists and
creative professionals from across Cape Cod
creative professionals from across Cape Cod
1:00 pm OPENING REMARKS
Margaret Van Sciver, President, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
1:15 pm SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING AN ARTS-BASED BUSINESS
~ A PANEL DISCUSSION ~
Dorothy Savarese, President, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, moderator
Mary DeAngelis ~ Clothing Designer ~ Silk and Feathers
Rick Fenuccio ~ Architect ~ Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects, Inc.
Clinton R. Flagg ~ Floral and Garden Consultant
Simie Maryles ~ Painter ~ Simie Maryles Gallery
Lisa Raffael ~ Pastry Chef ~ Delicious Desserts
Sarah Thornington ~ Photographer ~ The Studio by the Sea
Coby Vincent ~ Dancer ~ Cape Cod Hip Hop and Jazz
Meryl Vujs ~ Musician ~ Meryl's Music and Arts Centers
Mary DeAngelis ~ Clothing Designer ~ Silk and Feathers
Rick Fenuccio ~ Architect ~ Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects, Inc.
Clinton R. Flagg ~ Floral and Garden Consultant
Simie Maryles ~ Painter ~ Simie Maryles Gallery
Lisa Raffael ~ Pastry Chef ~ Delicious Desserts
Sarah Thornington ~ Photographer ~ The Studio by the Sea
Coby Vincent ~ Dancer ~ Cape Cod Hip Hop and Jazz
Meryl Vujs ~ Musician ~ Meryl's Music and Arts Centers
2:15 pm GETTING THINGS DONE
Join one of four presentations to help you achieve your creative goals
Get in Print
Rhonda Bernard ~ Co-Owner, Cape Cod National Offset & Bindery
Salley Mavor ~ Illustrator
Leslie Meier ~ Author
Ira Wood ~ Founder, LeapFrog Press
Get a Gig
Chris Blood ~ Production Manager, The Beechcomber
Adam Caress ~ Booking Agent, Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Tony Raine ~ General Manager, Cape Cod Melody Tent
... and other participants to be announced shortly
Get in a Gallery
Helen Addison ~ Owner, Addison Art Gallery
Allison Collins ~ Gallery Director, Tree's Place
Chris Quidley ~ Owner, Quidley and Company
Berta Walker ~ Owner, Berta Walker Gallery
Get State Arts Funding
Anita Walker ~ Executive Director, Massachusetts Cultural Council
Get in Print
Rhonda Bernard ~ Co-Owner, Cape Cod National Offset & Bindery
Salley Mavor ~ Illustrator
Leslie Meier ~ Author
Ira Wood ~ Founder, LeapFrog Press
Get a Gig
Chris Blood ~ Production Manager, The Beechcomber
Adam Caress ~ Booking Agent, Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Tony Raine ~ General Manager, Cape Cod Melody Tent
... and other participants to be announced shortly
Get in a Gallery
Helen Addison ~ Owner, Addison Art Gallery
Allison Collins ~ Gallery Director, Tree's Place
Chris Quidley ~ Owner, Quidley and Company
Berta Walker ~ Owner, Berta Walker Gallery
Get State Arts Funding
Anita Walker ~ Executive Director, Massachusetts Cultural Council
3:15 pm REPORTS FROM THE FIELD
Join one of three presentations on Unique and Creative Collaborations
Cape Cod Modern House Trust
Peter McMahon
Woods Hole Historical Museum Draw Bridge Exhibit
Jennifer Gaines and Jenny Junker
21 in Truro
Carol Odell, Suzanne Packer, Christie Velesig
4:15 pm REACHING THE MEDIA
~ A PANEL DISCUSSION ~
Mark Skala, Publisher, GateHouse Media, moderator
Sarah Colvin ~ News Director, Cape Cod Broadcasting
Terry Duenas ~ Executive Director, Cape Cod Community Media Center
Judith Goetz ~ Program Host, Quantum of Cape Cod
Paul Pronovost ~ Editor, Cape Cod Times
Michael Rabideau ~ Publisher, Cape Cod Magazine
Laura Reckford ~ Editor, Barnstable Enterprise
Brian Shortsleeve ~ Editor, Cape Cod Life Publications
David Still, II ~ Editor, Barnstable Patriot
Mindy Todd ~ Program Host, National Public Radio
Suzanne Tonaire ~ Program Director, Nassau Broadcasting
Sarah Colvin ~ News Director, Cape Cod Broadcasting
Terry Duenas ~ Executive Director, Cape Cod Community Media Center
Judith Goetz ~ Program Host, Quantum of Cape Cod
Paul Pronovost ~ Editor, Cape Cod Times
Michael Rabideau ~ Publisher, Cape Cod Magazine
Laura Reckford ~ Editor, Barnstable Enterprise
Brian Shortsleeve ~ Editor, Cape Cod Life Publications
David Still, II ~ Editor, Barnstable Patriot
Mindy Todd ~ Program Host, National Public Radio
Suzanne Tonaire ~ Program Director, Nassau Broadcasting
5:15 pm CONVERSING WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS
~ A PANEL DISCUSSION ~
Anita Walker, Executive Director, Massachusetts Cultural Council, moderator
| State Senator Robert O'Leary | ||
| State Representative Demetrius Atsalis | State Representative Tim Madden | |
| State Representative Matt Patrick | State Representative Sarah Peake | |
| State Representative Jeffrey Perry | State Representative Cleon Turner | |
| Sheila Lyons, Barnstable County Commissioner | ||
6:15 pm AWARDS RECEPTION
Honor the Recipients of the Third Annual Creative Community Awards
Arts Educator of the Year:
Daniel Springer, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
Collaborative Arts Project of the Year:
Falmouth Artists Guild Community Outreach
Community Leadership in Support of the Arts:
State Senator Robert O'Leary
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Maestro Royston Nash
Thanks to our conference sponsors:
The Cape Cod Five Cents Bank Charitable Foundation Trust
The Catania Family
In the News
Arts Educator of the Year:
Daniel Springer, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
Collaborative Arts Project of the Year:
Falmouth Artists Guild Community Outreach
Community Leadership in Support of the Arts:
State Senator Robert O'Leary
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Maestro Royston Nash
Thanks to our conference sponsors:
The Cape Cod Five Cents Bank Charitable Foundation Trust
The Catania Family
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In the News
Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Enewsletter - February 18, 2010
Barnstable Patriot - February 12, 2010
Cape & Plymouth Business - February 10, 2010

