Creative Symposium Series

The Creative Symposium Series is a FREE six-part series is a new endeavor to create a space in which creatives of all disciplines and at every stage of their career can engage in artistic dialogue, explore ways to grow in their craft, and cultivate a sense of community and comraderie. This program is made possible, in part, with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. Stay tuned for the next installment here, on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/tiogaarts.council.

Creative Symposium Series Event#5: Creative Citizenship

Registration is now open for Event 5 in our Creative Symposium Series! This is part of a professional development series for creatives in our community. The event is Free, but space is limited - RSVP here: https://forms.gle/qynWYFVgqc2ZRyLX7

We'll be discussing 'Creative Citizenship', a concept that combines creativity with civic engagement.

Artist Yen Ospina will be sharing her journey of building community through art, activism and event planning. She will discuss the creation of the nomadic Orozco Gallery, a pop-up, moveable space that challenges traditional gallery norms and opens up new possibilities for artists and communities. Attendees will get a glimpse into the power of celebrating culture and fostering collaboration among creatives.

Yen Ospina is a Colombian-American, self-taught multidisciplinary artist whose work spans traditional and digital mediums. Inspired by folklore, etching, and lithographs, Yen’s vibrant digital pieces tell stories that reflect her heritage through saturated earth tones. In contrast, her traditional abstract works explore deeper emotional expression. A muralist with over seven completed murals in the Ithaca area, Yen also curates BIPOC exhibitions through her nomadic Orozco Gallery Ithaca and uplifts the Hispanic/Latine community by creating events as the president of the Latino Civic Association.

To learn about Yen, follow her socials and check out her website at www.yenospina.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yenospina/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yenospina

patreon.com/yenospina

We'll also hear from Mike Poe, owner of Cloud Croft Studios (www.CloudCroftStudios) with this wife Suzy. He will speak about their vision for this space they generously share with the Tioga Arts Council.

Join us for an inspirational evening!

Creative Symposium Series Event#4: Wellness for Creatives

The Creative Symposium Series continues with Event#4: Wellness for Creatives! Thursday Oct 10, 6-8pm at the Cloud Croft Studios Schoolhouse in Owego. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn some fundamentals of Mind & Body for a holistic creative experience.

This event is FREE! Please register as space is limited. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/zFKaDwC3jqRENVr36

MIND: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Laura Hruska will presenting a session on mindfulness. Learn what mindfulness is and how we can use it to promote present-moment awareness to make room for curiosity and creative insight! Through focused awareness, we can identify the distractions that interfere with accomplishing our goals, and open our minds for creative liberation. Topics of this workshop will include: understanding the definition and purpose of mindfulness, learning to practice, and considerations for developing your own regular practice.

BODY: Suzy Poe from Simple Form Pilates will lead us through a pilates class, exploring some fundamentals of the Pilates system, introducing you to a practice that can serve you for years to come.

Event # 3: Your Content Roadmap: A Path to Creating Connection

On Tuesday, May 14, 22 participants the Creative Symposium Series Your Content Roadmap: A Path to Creating Connection'.
Stephanie Krummenacker from MediaBrush Marketing helped gives tips and tools navigate the various opportunities available to bring your brand’s story to life, by developing your “Content Roadmap”. Time was spent exploring the value of content-driven marketing tools and how they can connect with new audiences. In addition, the group heard proven marketing tips from local artists, Jim ‘JW’ Johnston and Chris Knickerbocker. Plus, all attendees will have the opportunity to sit for a headshot with photographer, Heather Esposito.

Event # 2: Stepping Stones: Creative Career Building

On April 20, the Creative Symposium Series 23 participants gathered for Event #2!

Artist Anna Warfield led us through "Stepping Stones: Creative Career Building," giving us the tools to 'envision', determine our focus areas, and set 'SMART' Goals. We had a full house of creatives participating. It was wonderful! We also shared updates that include:

Creatives Database

Event # 1: Finding Your People, Building a Creative Accountability Group

The first event was on Saturday, February 17, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cloud Croft Studios Schoolhouse in Owego. Local Artists Rachel Consolazio, Ann Pellegrino and Michelle Schleider led a session on ‘Finding Your People, Building a Creative Accountability Group”. It was a great night, filled with great information and a fun session of ‘Speed-Meeting’. In the warmth of the schoolhouse, 28 participants got to meet local artists and creatives, discussed ways to stay creative, and considered goals for 2024.

To add your name or access information to a database of artists, click HERE.

About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $127 million in FY 2024. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit www.arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, Twitter @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.

About Cloud Croft Studios

About Tioga Arts Council
Our vision is to inspire and support a vibrant, creative community in and around Tioga County, NY.