March 16-20 2009 Michigan Virtual Arts & Cultural Advocacy Conference

Register Now for the 2009 Virtual Arts & Cultural Advocacy Conference

Register now to participate in the first ever Virtual Arts & Cultural Advocacy Conference held entirely on your computer!

Attendees will have access to the following:

• Legislative meetings scheduled by ArtServe and held in your area
• Live and pre-recorded keynote address
• More than TEN live or pre-recorded breakout sessions consisting of arts education and arts & cultural advocacy.
• 2009 Public Policy Toolkit and the 2009 Arts Education Public Policy Toolkit
• Access to all material for 3 weeks

Visit www.artservemichigan.org/artserve to learn more about the conference

What: 2009 Virtual Arts & Cultural Advocacy Conference

When: Legislative Meetings - March 16^th and 20^th -- Conference Center Open March 17^th-19^th

Note: All live material is recorded and archived meaning that you don't have to make yourself available for all 3 days of the conference.

Where: Your computer! No software to download.

Cost: $30 per person. Discounted group rates will be available for groups of three or more and can be obtained by contacting Mike Latvis at mike@artservemichigan.org or 248-379-5897.

To Register:

• Click button below or visit www.miartsadvocacy.org
• Once page loads click "Skip Intro" at the top left of the page.
• Click on "Register Now" at the bottom right
• Include required information and pay via Google Checkout
• Confirmation will follow via email

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