Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) announces speakers for annual summit May 1-2 in Salida

Denver, Colorado – Colorado Creative Industries today announced the speakers for the third annual Colorado Creative Industries Summit, May 1-2, in Salida. The Summit’s theme “Creative Convergence” will feature three tracks: Creative Communities, Creative Entrepreneurs and Arts Innovation. The event will explore topics such as legal issues for creatives, engaging local government, collective partnerships and the art of self-promotion.

“The Creative Industries Summit will give leaders from around the state an opportunity to experience Salida, one of Colorado’s premier certified creative districts and to build strong networks,”said Margaret Hunt, Colorado Creative Industries director.

This year’s presenters include renowned singer, songwriter, cellist and pianist Ian Cooke, producer Ian O’Dougherty, animator Adam Singer and a panel of Colorado Artplace America grantees. Consultants from the Colorado Small Business Development Center will be onsite to provide individualized counseling to creative entrepreneurs. Summit attendees include artist-entrepreneurs, owners of creative sector businesses, nonprofit cultural workers and emerging creatives.

Colorado Poetry Out Loud state champion, Alice Kilduff, will perform a poetry recitation and the 2014 Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards will be announced. Networking activities include a reception hosted by the City of Salida featuring local Jazz Quartet, Equinox and an open house in the Colorado certified Salida Creative District.

Registration for the Summit is $135 through March 28, and then will be $150. Students with ID are $125. The cost includes one breakfast, two lunches, the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards ceremony and all sessions and workshops. Attendees may also choose to attend the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards Luncheon only for $40. Visit www.coloradocreativeindustries.org for registration and a complete description of workshop sessions.

Sponsors for the Summit include: Platinum Sponsor: Colorado Tourism Office; Gold Sponsor: Colorado Small Business Development Center; Silver Sponsors: KRFC 88.9, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media and the City of Salida; and the Bronze Sponsors: Create MSU Denver and Pinto Barn.