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Art has no Borders, It Touches the Heart of everyone. 艺术无界，感动人心。 - Art Liang, ArtNetworking
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CONFIDENTIALITY The information provided in this Overview is considered strictly confidential, proprietary, and intended for viewing by the recipient and its principals only. It may not be distributed without the express written permission Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. (9SA) and ArtNetworking. All images are property of ArtNetworking and cannot be used without written permission from ArtNetworking or Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. and are only for use in this document. All images used from the public domain are not covered by this Confidentiality. All references to Affiliated companies are for purposes of this Overview only and will gladly be introduced by Nine Square Arts Productions, Inc. for reference as requested and as appropriate. Please do not contact our affiliates and partners directly Please address all questions or comments to: Art Liang, ArtNetworking · +86 21 6275 8035 ·art@9squareart.com Andy Rotman-Zaid, Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. · 847-828-5471· andyrz@9squareart.com
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Contents 1. Mission and Purpose 2. Features and Differentiators 3. Business Model 4. The Nine Square Art Businesses Explained 5. Revenue Streams 6. Founders 7. Potential Opportunities
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OUR PURPOSE AND GOALS Nine Square Art's mission is to facilitate collaborations that connect people and bridge cultures through virtual and real experiences in the Arts. To provide a wealth of opportunities and resources for artists, performers and arts organizations to showcase their work regionally, nationally and globally creating our sustainable future. We hope to create a window of the world for art lovers, collectors and buyers to experience Art through the eyes of Artists, Performers, Writers, Art Professionals and Educators.
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THE NINE SQUARE ART DIFFERENCE‌ Institutions, Competitions, Exhibitions and Travel - Virtual and Real
There are currently: Millions of artists and performer websites
Tens of thousands of art institutions websites
Thousands of annual global art exhibitions, fairs, and competitions
Tens of thousands of tours to museums and art galleries
Thousands of Art Award, scholarships and sponsorship programs
‌bringing together artists, performers and writers to find opportunities to bridge cultures globally through Art!
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THE NINE SQUARE ART DIFFERENCE Unique for Artists and Performers, Art Professional and Educators, Art Collectors and Appreciators alike in the Virtual and Real worlds. A unique model for a global art cultural exchange ►online
via the virtual Bridge,
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connected thru competitions, travel, exhibitions, education, publishing and scholarships, and
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the central exchange of knowledge for the Visual, Electronic, Performance and Literary Arts.
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THE NINE SQUARE ART DIFFERENCE The world of art is a gathering place for creative souls. We welcome artists, arts organizations, performers, groups and writers.
A holistic global model for cultural co-creativity in the Arts:
Visual Art
Digital Art
Performance
Literary Arts
Paintings, drawings, sculpture, multimedia photography and more
Digital imaging, multimedia, video and more
Dance, music, theater, film, street arts and flash events and more
Story telling, fiction, non-fiction, theater poetry and more
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THE NINE SQUARE ART BUSINESS MAP ►
Key to the Nine Square Art Concept ►
The 9SA Virtual Community – The Bridge A global connection for artists, performers and the public.
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The 9SA Global Art Competition On The Bridge and :on the ground” and virtual Competitions for artists, performers and writers with robust awards beginning Q1 2014.
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9SA Global Art Expositions Global Artist, Performer and Writer Expositions in China and the United States beginning in Q4 2014.
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The 9SA Art Travel Program Global Art travel for art collectors, artists, performers, writers, art professionals and art lovers focused on the living arts.
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9SA Publishing Publishing virtual and printed papers, books, webcasting and conversations for artists, performers, writers, art professionals , educators and the public.
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9SA Scholars Program A nonprofit foundation providing scholarships, grants, and special projects funding to benefit artists, performers, art professionals and institutions globally.
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THE BRIDGE The Nine Square Art Virtual Community
The Bridge is a global virtual platform for artists, performers, writers, art professionals, collectors and at lovers to engage in meaningful conversations. ► The Bridge will… ► ► ► ► ► ►
Be an idea exchange; building and facilitating conversations; Build the Arts knowledgebase; Creating new opportunities for artists, performers and writers; Provide tools to expand commerce and communications; Push the envelope by facilitating co-creative Art experiences. Create connectivity throughout the global Art world
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Free Portfolios and scalable Galleries for Art sales Robust Artist /Performers toolbox for marketing and sales Art Education opportunities including forums. blogs simulcasts, webinars, and virtual conferences Social media links and live virtual events/competitions Provide events calendars, registration for competition and events for attendees and participants Artist Scholars Program A wide ranges of global educational resources and opportunities connections
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NINE SQUARE ART GLOBAL ART COMPETITIONS OBJECTIVES
The Real (on the ground) Competitions
Create a sustainable platform for communication, connection and networking for artists, performers and writers to share in their development with peers globally. Provide winning artists, performers and writers opportunities to showcase their works at 9SA Global Art Expositions in the host city venues in United States and China.
THE PROGRAM Competitions are held for artists, performers and writers who are 9SA community members and who live or are represented in the “host” countries. China the United States will be the first the host countries and their competitions will be held concurrently over 9 months. Competitions will recur every 12 months. Jurors will be chosen from 9SA professional, educators, and collectors in each of the genres – Virtual, Digital, Performance and Literary Arts. The Awards ► 100 artists, performers and writers from each host country will be invited to have their work shown at each 9SA Global Art Exposition. 9SA and its sponsors will be responsible for the shipping, management and sales of work in the 9SA Exhibition space. ► 10 (total) top artists, performers and writers from each host country will be given the honor of becoming 9SA Art Emissaries and will receive an Art Travel Scholarship for the Exhibition Tours. They will have their work showcased and represent their countries at the 9SA Global Art Expositions in person. There will be numerous opportunities for them to engage in the local and national art communities and public through their ambassadorships.
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NINE SQUARE ART GLOBAL ART COMPETITIONS OBJECTIVES
The Virtual Competitions
To facilitate global communication, connections and opportunities for artists, performers and writers with their peers to co-create and develop their success. For all competitors to be recognized and provide all winners with access to present their work at the Gallery level including access to the 9SA Virtual Toolbox for marketing and promotion to enhance their success.
THE PROGRAM Virtual Competitions are held quarterly for worldwide artists, performers and writers through The Nine Square Art Bridge (virtual platform). Competitions will be thematic and will consider all creative genres. Artists and performers must be Nine Square Art portfolio members. Jurors will be invited from the Nine Square Art community and Art professional at large. They will review the different 9SA creative genres based on their expertise reflecting the local, national and global audiences. The Awards â–ş 25 Nine Square Art Members quarterly will be chosen to become 9SA Gallery members with all associated benefits for a period of 1 year. 9SA members who are Gallery members will receive additional special access to resources and other benefits. â–ş 5 (total) of these top artists, performers and writers will be invited to show their entries at a 9SA Global Art Expositions
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NINE SQUARE ART — ART TRAVEL JOURNEYS Global Art Culture Immersion Tours
► Tours designed for art lovers, collectors, educators, curators and other art professionals and cultural travelers. ► Providing unique immersive art experiences and opportunities to participate in local art community conversations.
► Meet renowned artists, performers and writers in their work and living environments. ► Experience Art Salons, performance events and unique artistic demonstrations.
► Travel with 9SA Art Emissaries and visit artists in their studios, go to museums, galleries and Performances. ► 8 tours each year aligned with Nine Square Art Competitions and 9SA Global Art Expositions in China (4 tours) and the United States (4 tours).
► Tours will be 12-15 days visiting 5+ cities respected for their art communities. Additional tour extensions to famous national treasure sites. ► Opportunities to build custom itineraries for Art Travel in China and the United States enhancing in-depth immersive experiences and based on audience preferences, budgets.
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NINE SQUARE ART GLOBAL ART EXPOSITIONS THE EVENTS: ► ►
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In China and the United States
9SA Global Art Expositions will be 3 - 4 day public Expos to celebrate and showcase living global artists that demonstrate the 9SA mission, vision, and initiatives. The Exposition will highlight the work of winning artists, performers and writers from the 9SA Global Art competition winners; the world's leading galleries and artists; live performances, educational seminars and special event programs. There will be an opening fundraising gala and closing awards celebration. The Expositions will be “on the ground” events using The Bridge as a virtual platform for cultural exchange, cross-cultural cooperation, creativity and business development to promote cooperation and social responsibility globally based on common interests and passion for art of all participants.
WHAT AND WHY? ► ► ► ► ►
To provide educational and professional opportunities for artists, educators, and buyers/collectors; To generate sales and commerce (promote trade); To serve as a highly desirable featured destination for the 9SA Art Travel program; To facilitate constructive collaborations for public art; To support nonprofit initiatives related to the Arts.
WHERE AND WHEN? The 9SA Global Art Expositions — Exhibitions, seminars and awards will be held in: ►Las Vegas, Nevada 4th Quarter 2014 ► Shanghai, China end of 1st Quarter 2015
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9SA PUBLISHING Nine Square Art Publishing is a natural outgrowth of the Nine Square Art Production, Inc. initiatives because almost everything we will be doing will generate publishing opportunities. These include:
Global Art Competitions
The Bridge
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Artist portfolios - e-books and books in-print
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Webinars, Webcasts, Simulcasts and WebTV
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The Bridge Library
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Educational whitepapers, e-books and books inprint
Simulcasts , Webcast and live WebTV Awards books – as electronic and in-print coffee table versions
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Simulcasts, Webinars, Webcasts Tour Guides both electronic and in-print when appropriate Lectures and event sessions
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Event Catalogues Simulcasts, Webinars, Webcasts Educational sessions Awards and Gala Events
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NINE SQUARE ART SCHOLARS PROGRAM A Nonprofit to benefit Artists, Performers, Writers and their Communities
The 9SA Art Scholars Program will be established as a not-for-profit organization providing scholarships for students, educators and institutions of art, art education, and art history. The program will offer scholarships for educators, educational institutions and art organizations that are aligned with the core principles and mission of Nine Square Art.
The primary beneficiaries of Scholarships, honorariums and grants will include: ►
Nine Square Art Emissaries competition winners
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Scholarships for winning competitors whose work will be exhibited at 9SA Global Art Expositions
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Honorariums and travel considerations for jurors
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Art Scholars publishing opportunities
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Funding for public art installations and performances
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9SA Internship programs
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Scholarships to support an international traveling salon highlighting Emissaries work and chosen from the Annual 9SA Competitions winners entries.
In addition, The 9SA Art Scholars Program will develop special programs based on specific themes such as Art and Healing collaborations, environmental sustainable living art creations, and community development programs. Funding for the 9SA Art Scholars program will be contributed by Nine Square Art through all its profit activities and private donors and directed sponsorships.
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The 9SA Revenue Stream
KEY Income Sources some of income resources, applicable to various initiatives Initiatives
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NINE SQUARE ART PRODUCTIONS, Inc. Investor and Sponsors can help by‌ Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. needs your help to build the programs that will benefit the artists, performers and writers by connecting sponsors for awards, scholarships and grants.
WHO CAN HELP? Artists can participate by becoming Nine Square Members of the community and working with your peers in forums, competitions, and events by sharing your vision to directly inspire the social, economic and cultural growth for our shared future..
Investors can help by funding Nine Square Art initiatives that build the hub of a unique art community; competitions for Chinese and American artists , performers and writers; by supporting winners both as presenters and as Art Travel Emissaries for the 9SA Global Art Expositions where winners work can be showcased on the global stage. Investors can contribute through their knowledge and reach, and creative resources and financial support. Art Organizations can help by participating with Nine Square Art online and at events opening the door to unique global exchanges for cross -cultural Art experiences and education .
Sponsors can help with financial and in-kind support through co-branding, cross- promotions and advertising. We especially seek financial support for artists to participate in events, to create and ship their work to 9SA Expositions overseas, and support 9SA Art Emissaries participation in Art Travel experiences. Corporations can help by working with Nine Square Art to develop co-created art opportunities sponsoring grant proposals for creative programs where art is aligned with their philanthropic mission to support the arts. Areas of focus include healthcare, environmental sustainability and community development.
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The Three Founders
Art Liang – President & CEO Art Liang is the CEO of ArtNetworking, and is a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and networking leader in China and the United States. A focal point of his career is recognizing and integrating cultural differences between the East and West by continually building strong business relationships and successful networks. In 1999, Art Liang established ArtNetworking as an international promoter of fine arts with a network of directors worldwide. ArtNetworking has created an award winning online gallery of distinguished global artists, performers and musicians. They have developed inspiring International art salons and events capturing the interest of China by bringing together artists with the public in unique creative settings. ArtNetworking services have grown to include consulting, program planning, art investments, leasing, interior design and art public relations. They represent global artists whose work includes Visual Arts, Digital Arts, Performance and Music. Art Liang’s career transverses the electronics, real estate, language learning and Art marketplaces. He began his career in the 1980’s at Texas Instruments (TI) and later at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD),with groundbreaking successes and was recognized as a distinguished sales leader. In Real Estate his networking acumen helped bring together Shimao Group and ReMax Realty to market high end Shanghai real estate in North America. In the 1990’s Art was the Managing Director of a public relations/ broadcasting company that was recognized by the Clinton Administration for their contribution to Sino-American business cooperation and exchange. In 1997, he opened and served as the CEO of ELS Language Centers in Shanghai, China, the first franchise in language education recognized and approved by the Chinese government and worldwide. He also currently serves as President and CEO of Fox World, Inc. and Nine Square Art Productions, Inc.
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The Three Founders
Andy Rotman-Zaid - Vice President and Executive Director Andy Rotman-Zaid is the President and Founder of Creative Collaborativ, Inc. the outgrowth of his company Z-quest, Inc. His background as an artist led him to the printing world where for 17 years he was a senior sales and marketing manager for Davidson Graphics and Typographers. For his key client Citibank , Davidson produced all Citibank's promotional printing for their US retail market. Z-Quest was formed at the request of Citibank to fulfill and installation all marketing materials in the retail branches. This included developing a web Marketing Database for the management of all marketing, promotional materials and related communications for Citibank National Marketing. Group. Z-Quest’s clients also included EDS, Wesley Jessen, Inland Real Estate, Thirst, Inc. and various other designers, agencies, publishers, marketing firms. In 2005, he met Art Liang while working with Omri Amrany, a US sculptor on a project for Jackie Chan in China. Creative Collaborativ was formed in 2009 from clients of Z-Quest with the specific intention of bringing creatives – designers, artists, writers, musicians and marketers – together with public art opportunities and business resources. In 2011, Creative Collaborativ completed its first public installation at Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minneapolis for their skyway bringing together a team of a fine artist, glass artists, a musician who invented musical instrument called the Beamz® and an electronic specialist. Creative Collaborativ continues to bring creatives together and Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. is its newest collaboration for social and economic development to benefit artists on a global scale. Andy is a connector and creative collaborator who guides the development and implementation of all aspects of Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. work globally. Their mission of inclusion and creating cultural bridges between people showcasing their onlyness and facilitating co-creation has been his life long passion and art.
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The Three Founders
Lisa Meller, CMP, CEM – Vice President and Director of Events Lisa Meller brings to 9SA passion, expertise and resources in the events industry. She specializes in high end group programs and assists organizations in developing and executing their events strategy. Her experience spans across corporate, trade association, non-profit and affinity group events, including a broad array of responsibilities in strategic design, event marketing production, operations, and analysis. Events include from small to large programs and range from board retreats, special events, and corporate incentives to conferences, symposia, exhibit marketing, trade shows and expositions. One of her primary passions is in supporting organizations who value events as a key component of their growth strategy by actively engaging their audiences and stakeholders. Lisa looks to help brands build lasting and positive legacies within local and global communities. Sustainability, profitability and responsibility always remain core values. Since 2006 Lisa has owned and operated Meeting Perspectives, Inc., a third party meeting and event management company. In 2009 she also co-founded Papillon Entertainment Group, Inc. to serve the arts and entertainment industry, with experience in live events for the SMERF market and independent artist management for the music industry. Other relevant experience includes her position as Director of Corporate Services for Carlson Wagonlit Travel – On The Go, where she was responsible for corporate account management, sales, and integrated services for managed business travel and business events. Lisa sits on the Board of Directors 2014/2015 for Meeting Professionals International – Orange County Chapter and is a speaker on behalf of the industry for various industry publications and events. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a candidate for the Certification in Exhibition Management (CEM). Lisa Meller met Art Liang in 2012 while working on a developmental project and concept for a global event and exhibition for the Arts, during which they discovered shared interests, mutual objectives, and a rewarding working relationship. She looks forward to opportunities to bring people and cultures together on a world’s stage.
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We would like to thank you for considering joining us on a journey to facilitate and collaborate by bridging cultures to create new possibilities for the future of our global community through the Arts and technology. This takes a touch of creativity, a dream of giving and our belief in tomorrow. We hope to bring people together from around the globe envisioning a future that flourishes in the most amazing ways to create opportunities for all. — Art Liang, Andy Rotman-Zaid, Lisa Meller
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感謝您 Thank you. We look forward to working with you in the near future!
For further information feel free to contact : Art Liang, ArtNetworking · +86 21 6275 8035 ·art@9squareart.com Andy Rotman-Zaid, Nine Square Art Productions, Inc. · +01 847 828 5471· andyrz@9squareart.com