Expo Update + Late Fees start August 1

[expo at lists.artsandmedia.net]

Here's a quick update on the Eighth Annual Expo for the Artist & 
Musician, happening Sept. 15 at SomArts in SF.

The Expo is the Bay Area's only grassroots connection fair for 
independent arts and culture -- a unique "Free Culture Fair" for all 
arts disciplines, practitioners, aspirants and fans.

If you work with an arts organization or project of any sort, large or 
small, there is space for you at this event. Educators, venues, 
galleries and service providers are particularly encouraged to attend, 
as are collectives, co-ops, performance troupes, basement publishers, 
garage studio cats and attic printmakers. Read on for details!

Contents:

      - Late Fees kick in August 1
      - Exhibitor Salon & Reception @ Cellspace Sept. 13
      - Arts Funding Panel @ CounterPulse Sept. 12
      - Full Sept. 15 Exhibitor Listings -- new and old friends
      - Get a whole table
      - Mayoral candidates


** LATE FEE ALERT **
The Expo is currently half-full with 56 exhibitors. Please note that on 
August 1 late fees kick-in. The fee for small nonprofits and community 
groups goes up from $25 to $35. For medium nonprofits, the increase is 
from $60 to $80. For large nonprofits and businesses, the increase is 
from $90 to $115.

In our experience, many of you are going to register at the last 
minute. That's fine, however, we encourage you to save money, get in on 
the early event promotions, and make life easier on our all-volunteer 
staff by registering BEFORE August 1:

      Expo Exhibitor Table Reservation
      http://artsandmedia.net/expo/register/


** EXHIBITOR SALON @ CELLSPACE, Sept. 13 **
The folks working the tables at the Expo always talk about what a 
pleasure it is to meet each other. But it's hard to find time to chat 
during our buzzy, bustling day-long event. So, in collaboration with 
the fabulous Rachel H. of Pandora's Trunk 
(http://www.pandorastrunk.com/), we are excited to present our 
first-ever Exhibitor Reception & Salon on Sept. 12 at Cellspace. This 
will feature art, music, wine and food, plus several workshops and 
discussion groups addressing the changing nature of, and need for, the 
nonprofit arts organization. Stay tuned for updates and see you there!


** ARTS FUNDING PANEL, Sept. 12 **
In collaboration with Shaping San Francisco, the Expo presents a panel 
on arts funding at CounterPulse on Sept. 12. Part of ShapingSF's Fall 
Talks, this unique event will feature short presentations and extended, 
audience-guided Q&A with John Killacky of the San Francisco Foundation, 
Frances Phillips of the Haas Sr. Foundation, San San Wong of the SF 
Arts Commission, Jessica Robinson (CounterPulse director), and others.


** EXHIBITOR LISTINGS **
You can get a full update of attending organizations on our Web site. 
If you registered, please make sure you are included and that we have 
your name spelled correctly. New folks this year include the Center for 
Cultural Innovation in the Arts, three local film festivals, Pandora's 
Trunk, the North American Guqin Association (advocating for the ancient 
and gorgeous Chinese "violin") and more. We also welcome back old 
friends we haven't seen in a while, including the Jewish Community 
Center, Destiny Arts Center, Teaching Intermedia Learning Tools, 
Katabatik Metacommunications Platform and more. Latest exhibitor 
listings are here:

      Expo Exhibitor List -- Updated July 27
      http://artsandmedia.net/expo/#2007


** GET A WHOLE TABLE **
If you'd like to convert your registration from a half to a whole 
table, all you do is double your table fee and subtract a discount. 
Please call us for details at: 415-861-5302.


** MAYORAL CANDIDATES **
If you are or know someone who is a candidate for mayor of San 
Francisco, you are welcome to table at the Expo and meet the arts 
community. Please contact us at 415-861-5302 for details.


Thanks so much! Please drop us a line with any updates or questions.

Best wishes,

The Expo Working Group
Ellyn
Josh
Melinda
Nadine
Rachel H.
Rachel S.

The Eighth Annual Expo for the Artist & Musician
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007
SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., SF
http://artsandmedia.net/expo/