The COTA networking tent is open to artists and guests as a place to learn more about the artists who are participating in the 2009 Celebration of the Arts. In addition, the networking tent offers free consultations with arts professionals who live and work in the Hudson Valley. For more information contact, Sarah Street, Arts Networking Tent Coordinator, dancedance@prodigy.net.
 
 
 
2009 List of Arts Consultants  
 
12-2pm: Nicole Carroll
Arts Sales and Marketing Consultant
Nicole Carroll teaches artists sales and marketing skills thru lectures and individual consultations. She is an accomplished professional who is passionate about helping artists make a living from their art. Nicole also consults for arts organizations on a per-project basis.
Contact info: 845-657-2439
 
 
1-3pm: Gary M. Schuster Esq.
Arts Attorney
Gary M. Schuster has been an associate attorney with Jacobowitz &Gubits, LLP, in Walden, New York, since 2004. His varied practice includes corporate, partnership and LLC formation and transactions, representation of nonprofit organizations, commercial and residential real estate transactions, will drafting, probate, and estate administration, and guardianship proceedings. Prior to joining the law firm Mr. Schuster worked extensively in both music and art publishing. He handles copyright and trademark applications, transactions and licensing, and represents painters, sculptors, photographers, dancers, musicians, songwriters, music producers, film producers, publishers, fashion models, agents, galleries and non-profit arts organizations. Mr. Schuster is the current President of the Orange County Arts Council.
Contact Info: 845-778-2121                                  www.jacobowitz.com/schuster.htm
 
2-3:30pm-Jessie Levey
Director of Barefoot Dance Center, LLC.
Jessie is founder and director of the Barefoot Dance Center LLC. She would be happy to discuss these topics with you: Finding the right dance studio for your child. The differences and similarities between dance styles, such as modern, ballet and jazz. The classes we offer, as well as possibilities for joining the Barefoot Dance Company. (and our other offerings: birthday parties, school residencies, dance performances). The importance of good training and healthy alignment. What it means to be a modern dancer.
Contact Info: 845-384-6146                                         www.barefootdancecenter.com
 
 
2:30-3:30pm-Sadee Brathwaite
Founder of La Leona Arts
Sadee Brathwaite, founder of La Leona Arts – an arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting
 
the arts through various creative initiatives, is an artist, curator, and arts advocate.  Her drawings
and paintings explore issues of beauty, universal womanhood and the metaphysical. As an
independent curator, based out of the Hudson Valley, Brathwaite collaborates with other art
foundations, galleries and alternative art spaces to exhibit work that reflects our diverse cultures.  
She continually advocates and appreciates the importance of diversity in the visual arts. For
COTA 2009 Brathwaite will be discussing the importance of promotion, marketing and global
networking.  She will review how operating on the local level can strengthen your opportunities
for global exposure.  
Contact Info: 914.262.8508                                                    www.LaLeonaArts.com
 
 
 
3-4pm-Curating round Table: Open Discussion  
                          
All curators are welcome! Come with your questions and answers.
Connie Noelle has co-curated 2 shows for the Unframed Artist Gallery and arranged for individual shows for artists for the art walls at La Bella Bistro, New Paltz, for almost a year. She is looking forward to hearing the experience of other curators in this round table discussion. Some possible discussions include:  What kind of publicity works?  Is there a working standard for pricing, fees, and sales procedures?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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