CONNECTING THE DOTS - Virginia Statewide Artisan Conference

The ACV invites craft and agri-artisans, their guilds, regional professional groups, associations, local affiliates and supporting businesses and venues to gather as peers for an empowering experience of networking... and exploring old ideas in brave new ways.

REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org/conference

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
DAY-TRIP: Tour of the Monticello Artisan Trail
DIGITAL MARKETING BOOTCAMP: Dave Neudeck, Virginia Tourism Corporation.
STATEWIDE ARTISAN TRAIL ROUND-UP: Doug Jackson, Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development.
KICK-OFF MEET & GREET @ THE GLASS PALETTE - Interactive Studio: Meet our guest speakers during this experiential event. Festive foods & beverages provided. (Opt-in fee - try your hand at fused glass.)
OPENING AGRI-ARTISAN KEYNOTE: Jason Tesauro, Chief Sommelier at Barboursville Vineyards.
CREATIVE KEYNOTE & LUNCHEON: Jason Horejs, owner of Xanadu Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona
ALL DAY POP-UP EXHIBITION
MASTER ARTISAN AWARDS & ACV AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CEREMONY: People’s Choice Awards for Pop-Up Exhibition. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and the music of Virginia blues band Fatty Lumpkin & the Love Hogs.
FINALE ARTISAN MOSH PIT: Member Community Round Table

A FEW EXTRAS
Portfolio Critiques (opt-in fee applies)           Exhibitors Hall
Interactive Networking Activities       Conference Tees ($15 contribution)
Volunteer Discounts       "Next Generation" Student Discounts

FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org/conference
540- 886-1684