The Creative Economy

The Creative Economy plays an increasingly important role in Western Massachusetts, in job creation, revenue growth and quality of life. Thanks to the rich array of talent in performing and visual arts, the Creative Economy abounds in our region. This program will highlight two of our best known artists, Josh Simpson and Scott Prior, who will speak about their work and their marketing efforts. The program will also include an opportunity to see the outstanding new studio arts building built this year at the University of Massachusetts.  This program is free and open to UMass faculty, students, staff and alumni; all others, $25.  For more information or to register:  please call the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network at 413.737.6712 x 100 or register online at http://www.msbdc.org/wmass/training.html#creative.

Tuesday • Dec. 9 • 4 - 6:00 p.m. • Studio Arts Building • University of Massachusetts • Amherst • Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, UMass Arts Extension Service, UMass Art Department and UMass Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts.  The Arts Extension Service's on-campus programs, such as this, are made possible, in part, by the UMass Arts Council.