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SHOW YOUR BRAND TO THOUSANDS WHILE HELPING ARTISTS BUILD SUSTAINABLE CAREERS

June 23-26, 2016 | Houston, TX

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What is THE ARTIST BOOTCAMP? The Artist Bootcamp is an exciting blend of learning conference, cross-sector networking hub, and mentoring opportunity for visual artists, held on June 23-26, 2016 in Houston, Texas. The Artist Bootcamp will be held both in conjunction with and concurrent to the established and well-attended Springboard South Music Festival and Music Bootcamp—currently in its 5th year—which carries a mission to help musicians be sustainable throughout their careers.

The Artist Bootcamp is designed to help artists:

• Connect and network with artists and industry professionals • Learn how to start, manage and grow their businesses • Obtain 1-on-1 mentoring with key artists, gallerists, and agents • Get exposure to new trends and strategies

cultivate relationships connect in meaningful ways

June 23-26, 2016 | Houston, TX

Conference Schedule The arts build communities and create our cultural legacy.

Thursday, June 23rd & Friday, June 24th The first two days are the educational portion of the event and will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Attendees will enjoy two full days of highly-interactive panels. Each day also features two fast-paced, exciting, and entertaining “Moment of Truth” sessions in which participants have one minute to feature their work and pitch themselves to an all-star panel for a chance to win a gallery show, agent representation, or reach new art collectors. A juried art exhibit begins Friday in the “Crossroads Room” located in the Warehouse Live Concert Hall.

Panel highlights:

• Create Your Sustainable Career—Make Art Make Money •P artnerships & Collaborations—Develop Professional & Profitable Relationships • Build Your Artist Brand—Reach Your Best Customer • Mindset & Motivation—Real World Professional Artist Strategies

Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, June 26th 12-minute Laser Focused Mentor Sessions will be Saturday’s main focus giving artists the chance to obtain advice and valuable counseling from industry professionals. Saturday evening, attendees can socialize at the Warehouse Live Concert Hall containing the “Crossroads Room” featuring live painting and movers and shakers from the music and art communities. Additionally, see the juried art exhibit here through Saturday evening. Sunday will conclude with a Soul Food Brunch at Warehouse Live.

Scheduled Art Events Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:00-9:00 am . . . . . . . Check in + networking 9:15-11:00 am . . . . . . Panel: Create Your Sustainable Career—Make Art Make Money 11:15 am-12:00 pm . . Trend Talk: Crowdfunding— Convert Fans into Patrons 1:45-3:00 pm . . . . . . . Panel: Partnerships & Collaborations—Develop Professional & Profitable Relationships 3:15-4:45 pm . . . . . . . Moment of Truth: Collector Pitch —Chance to meet the collector 5:00-6:30 pm . . . . . . . Moment of Truth: Gallery Pitch— Chance to be in a gallery exhibit

Friday, June 24, 2016 8:00-9:00 am . . . . . . . Check in + networking 9:15-11:00 am . . . . . . Panel: Build Your Artist Brand— Reach Your Best Customer 11:15 am-12:00 pm . . Trend Talk: International Markets —Export Your Art to World Markets 1:45-3:15 pm . . . . . . . Panel: Mindset & Motivation— Real World Professional Artist Strategies 3:15-4:45 pm . . . . . . . Moment of Truth: Agent Consultant Pitch—Chance to be Represented 5-6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . Moment of Truth: Art Consultant Pitch—Chance to Reach New Collectors 7:00-9:00 pm . . . . . . . Mentor Welcome Dinner 6:00-10:00 pm . . . . . . Crossroads Exhibit at Warehouse Live 6:00-10:00 pm . . . . . . Live Painting at Warehouse Live in Crossroads Room

Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:00 am-2:00 pm . . . Speed Mentoring—12-minute Laser Focused Mentoring Sessions 2:00-10:00 pm . . . . . . Crossroads Exhibit at Warehouse Live 8:00 pm-12:00 am . . . Live Painting at Warehouse Live in Crossroads Room

Sunday, June 26, 2016

strategies and exposure to new trends

June 23-26, 2016 | Houston, TX

10:00 am-2:00 pm . . . Soul Food Closing Brunch 11:00 am-7:00 pm . . . Discover Pavilion Event (wine tasting, live music, and art) Final schedule may change.

30,000+ guests

Sponsorship Opportunities

expected at combined Music & Art events

The arts drive and build local and national economic vitality.

Benefiting An Educational 501(c)(3) Non-Profit: Sustainable Artists endeavors to help artists create a balance between artistic focus and economic reality. We empower artists by increasing their education, networking and business skills in order for them and the art they create to be self-sufficient.

Projected Social Media Reach: Twitter: Over 3/4 Million Followers Facebook: Over 1 Million Likes YouTube: Over 10 Million Views

Blue Donor—$2,500

Red Donor—$10,000

1/4 Page Color Ad in Event Program Logo Banner in conference hall, 3 ft. x 2 ft.

Logo included on Artist Bootcamp homepage Logo included in Event Program Logo included on Event Poster Social Media shout outs Eblast logo inclusion

Prime Banner Location, 4 ft. x 2 ft. Logo Banner (Choose one location)

Two all-access 4-day passes*

Green Donor—$5,000 1/2 Page Color Ad in Event Program Logo included in one print ad (Houston Chronicle or similar) Two Logo Banners in conference hall, 3 ft. x 2 ft.

Logo included on Artist Bootcamp homepage Logo included on Event Poster Social Media shout outs Eblast logo inclusion Four all-access 4-day passes*

opportunities of mastery, mentoring, and community

- Live Painting at Warehouse Live - Panelist area/conference hall - Moment of Truth area/conference hall - Speed Mentoring area/conference hall

Full Page Color Ad in Event Program Logo included in one print ad (Houston Chronicle or similar) Two Logo Banners in conference hall, 3 ft. x 2 ft.

Logo included on Artist Bootcamp homepage Logo included on Event Poster Social Media shout outs Eblast logo inclusion Logo on Springboard South App Logo included on select Live Streaming Eight all-access 4-day passes* *All-access passes include full access to both music and artist bootcamps and VIP events including cocktail and after parties, and more!

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Custom Sponsor Opportunities Events

Products

Media (print, web, app, tv, radio)

- Registration Table - Crossroads Art Exhibit - Crossroads Room - Moment of Truth - Speed Mentoring - Panelist Dinner - Soul Food Brunch - Mentor Dinner - VIP After Party - Cocktail Party - Live Painting at Warehouse Live - VIP Room - Catering - Drinks - Panelists - Interactive Events (have guests interact with your product) - Discovery Pavilion

- Attendee Gift Bags - Mentor Gift Bags - Vehicle Wraps (Uber / Lyft) - Official Tee Shirt and Swag

- Badges - Advertising in Program/Workbook - Directional Signage - Ticket Landing Page - Official releases and announcements - Mentions on WeGet Radio (Tunein App with 50M active listeners) - Mobile App (push notices, sponsored posts) - Pre-Conference news coverage opportunities & mentions - “Artists Create The Future� Video Series (used for promos) - Studio Insider (behind the scenes, on site live interviews at events) - Live Streaming of all events

Scholarships - Artists - Veterans - Students

Other - VIP experience for Travel & Lodging - Mentors, Experts, Panelists - Bundled Package Opportunities for Bootcamps in San Diego, Philadelphia, and Chicago

Trade opportunities considered.

We look forward to your involvement in this ground-breaking educational event!

Thank you for your consideration. For more information, please contact: Terri Sheets | terri@medianation.net | 303.587.0509 | springboardsouth.com

in-person opportunities to embolden artists

June 23-26, 2016 | Houston, TX