Drawing artists & designers from all levels of experience, the PARKFORUM Creative Entrepreneur Seminars is an educational weekend event focused on teaching attendees how to grow and sustain their businesses in the creative industry.
With high-value informational sessions and workshops showcasing the expertise and innovative insights of industry professionals, the Forum sets the stage for the incubation of this knowledge, as well as the opportunity to network with Western Canada's creative leaders and work together to further redefine artistic culture within the city’s landscape.
Sessions will include art and fashion-specific topics, as well as broader topics that are valuable to any business owner in the creative industry. The information and insights offered, as well as workshop activities and take-home materials provided, will ensure that every Forum attendee concludes the event feeling informed and thoroughly inspired to apply what they have learned within their own practices.
Saturday April 23
8:30 - Opening Remarks
9:00 - Quan Ly & Randall McRae, McRally: Accounting for Your Success
10:10 - Robert Fooks, McLeod Law: Legal Considerations for Creative Startups
11:20 - Beverly Gan, House of Sew: The Manufacturing Process
12:20 - Lunch
1:20 - Michael Bussoli, Apparel Innovation Centre: Intro to the AIC
2:30 - Danny Hogg, Gentle Fawn: Case Study
3:40 - Networking Session
Sunday April 24
11:00 - Leslie Gould, Camp Brand Goods: Grassroots Social Media - Just the Tips
12:10 - Ken Bautista, Startup Edmonton: Funding Your Design Venture
1:20 - Megan Szanik, Espy: Sales Reps and Trade Shows
