Workshops aim to stimulate New Mexico’s creative economy
“NM CreativeCon” is being presented by the state Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division.
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Workshops aim to stimulate New Mexico’s creative economy
“NM CreativeCon” is being presented by the state Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division.
A series of five day-long workshops this spring will bring together creative entrepreneurs and community leaders to share education, networking, and ha nds-oin learning.Titled “NM CreativeCon,” the series is being presented by theNew Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division. Five regional workshops are scheduled for March 7 at the Cavern Theater in Carlsbad; March 28 at the Shuler Theater in Raton; April 11 at the El Morro Theater in Gallup; and May 30 at the Buffalo Thunder Casino in the Pueblo of Pojoaque.The final event will be a statewide convening of participants on June 6 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. It will feature immersive workshopos, networking, and three “learning tracks”: Creative makers and hobby artists — turning passion into profession; Creative businesses and support organizations — growing and collaborating for impact; and Local governments, developments and policymakers — leveraging creative industries for community and economic development.Current sponsoring partners for NMCreativeCon include the New Mexico Marketing Center of Excellence, Meta, New Mexico Arts within the Department of Cultural Affairs, New Mexico Tourism, Department of Workforce Solutions, TRiad National Security LLC., Regional Development Corporation of Northern New Mexico, and several local Mainstream organizations.Registration is open for the five regional workshops online at edd.newmexico.gov/creativecon.
A series of five day-long workshops this spring will bring together creative entrepreneurs and community leaders to share education, networking, and ha nds-oin learning.
Titled “NM CreativeCon,” the series is being presented by theNew Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division.
Five regional workshops are scheduled for March 7 at the Cavern Theater in Carlsbad; March 28 at the Shuler Theater in Raton; April 11 at the El Morro Theater in Gallup; and May 30 at the Buffalo Thunder Casino in the Pueblo of Pojoaque.
The final event will be a statewide convening of participants on June 6 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. It will feature immersive workshopos, networking, and three “learning tracks”: Creative makers and hobby artists — turning passion into profession; Creative businesses and support organizations — growing and collaborating for impact; and Local governments, developments and policymakers — leveraging creative industries for community and economic development.
Current sponsoring partners for NMCreativeCon include the New Mexico Marketing Center of Excellence, Meta, New Mexico Arts within the Department of Cultural Affairs, New Mexico Tourism, Department of Workforce Solutions, TRiad National Security LLC., Regional Development Corporation of Northern New Mexico, and several local Mainstream organizations.
Registration is open for the five regional workshops online at edd.newmexico.gov/creativecon.