Call for Professional Development @ PAE Topics
Deadline is February 24th!

South Arts is accepting suggestions and proposals for workshop topics needed to meet your professional development needs during the 2012 Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) in Miami, FL.  We are interested in 60-minute and 90-minute sessions for new research, practices, trends, or models that you would like to hear more about.

PD@PAE workshops support the presenting and touring field with practical management, leadership, and career training.  During PAE, we offer over 30 workshops for artists, managers and presenters in three focus areas – Fundamentals, Skills, and Issues & Ideas.

 Fundamentals workshops are designed to meet the needs of those new to the field, providing essential information.  Skills workshops are designed for professionals with more experience, but who are in need of more specialized and in-depth exposure to major issues of concern to the field.  Issues & Ideas workshops are designed for experienced professionals who want to dig more deeply into an artform, an issue, or explore an idea.  In addition to the traditional workshop setting, we offer these workshops in various formats including facilitated roundtables, panel discussions, and small, informal conversations with thought leaders.

 Have a bright idea?  Please submit your recommendations to Nikki Estes, Program Director – Presenting & Touring, by Friday, February 24, 2012. 

 Your submission should include the following:

1.    The topic or session title
2.    A description of the topic/session
3.    A brief explanation of its relevance to the field
4.    Focus area (Fundamentals, Skills, or Issues & Ideas)
5.    Intended audience (artists, managers, and/or presenters)
6.    Workshop length (60-minute or 90-minute)
7.    Suggested workshop faculty and contact information