LIGHTING A FIRE - BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ARTS ECONOMY



Artists/designers/artisans /craftspeople of Western MA & the Berkshires: Please come join us!



Sunday March 28th from 3:30 to 9:30

Rowe Conference Center (www.rowe.org) Rowe, MA

an afternoon of information gathering



Helena Fruscio, director of Berkshire Creative (www.berkshirecreative.org) shares her amazing knowledge of how to begin to effect change & to improve both economic & other kinds of artist support & opportunities.

Mark Lattanzi, local jeweler, talks about his experience as CISA’s former marketing director of the "Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown" campaign (www.buylocalfood.com) and what artists can learn from that. There will be ample time for all of your questions to be answered.



an incredible vegetarian feast



We will be treated to a fabulous meal prepared by Dan Ross, Rowe Conference Center chef.





creating connections



An evening of networking & conversation about how we can plan & work together to create a sustainable economy for us, the artists in Western MA.

This exciting day is being brought to you by artists in your own community who still believe we can effect our own change. This has been created with a 0 budget.....many thanks to the Rowe Conference Center for the use of this lovely space & to Helena & Mark for donating their expertise & time. We need YOU!!.. We need your energy & creative thinking to carry us foward. We extend a welcome to all working in the creative economy to join us.



Preregistration is required. The cost of this evening is $15 for the dinner. Time is short. We have to have the money to the chef by Wednesday, March 24. If you can come, RSVP by email here: lydiagrey@verizon.net AND send a check made out to Lydia Grey to: Lydia Grey, 156 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange, MA by Monday, March 22. OR RSVP to Cristine Levitre: revisions@crocker.com AND send a check in her name to: P.O. Box 296, Rowe, MA 01367