1-21-10 MAC Artists attending the workshop
Friends:
I had the great pleasure and honor of being a presenter at the Mississippi Commission for the Arts Artist Seminar, “Creating Your Future.” I presented a workshop called “Taming Technology: Using the Internet for Biz Success.” In a great irony of events, we had major technology issues!! My laptop was not compatible with the MAC’s projectors. After unsuccessfully trying to connect many laptops and projectors, a workshop participant, Bill, lent his Mac and projector. We had success, at least for the last 45 minutes of the workshop.
So I taught my Internet technology workshop without technology for most of it. LOL Fortunately, the information was strong enough to carry through even without the addition of the Internet. The workshop participants were very curious, participatory, and fun to work with. In addition to a plethora of information, there was also a lot of laughter. The workshop was well-received and I had so much great feedback from the participants. I loved those Mississippi artists!
1-21-10 Chuck Galey, Author & Illustrator, taking notes on his Mac
After the full day seminar (a teaching artist did another workshop and there was a panel discussion), I went to dinner with Diane Williams, my host, and some of the workshop participants, Rick Anderson (Children’s Book Illustrator), Philip Levin (President of Gulf Coast Writers Guild), and Richelle Putnam (President of Mississippi Writers Guild). We went to this restaurant in downtown Jackson called Hal & Mal’s. It was down home cooking and the food was delicious!
1-21-10 (L-R) At Hal & Mal's with Richelle Putnam, Diane Williams, Rick Anderson & Philip Levin
Dinner was a great way to end the day. I made meaningful connections and had a wonderful time. It was a great week in Mississippi! A special thank you to Diane Williams, Kim Whitt, Larry, and all the people of the Mississippi Arts Commission. And thank you to all the fabulous artists who attended the workshop!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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