Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts announces management seminar

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The Fifth Annual Project Planning and Management Seminar sponsored by the Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society will be held in Edmonton April 7 to 11.

The seminar is designed to help Alberta Native artisans come to grips with making a profit from their work by gaining a clear understanding of their responsibility, role and accountability for major functions affecting their arts and crafts organization's performance.

The seminar is an acknowledgment that the importance of planning and management skills increases as competition increases and overhead and fixed costs rise.

The week-long course will emphasize marketing, policy-making and human resources, and participants will learn how to develop and apply management skills in the following key areas:

- organizational behavior - your people;

- marketing - preparing and implementing an overall plan;

- fundraising - the right approach for the right donor;

- organizational goals and strategies .. becoming a viable group; and

- problem solving and decision-making.

The seminar is expected to be of particular value to managers and present and future owners of Native arts and crafts businesses. The seminar is open to persons wishing to develop their administrative abilities, and preference will be given to those with experience or involvement in the field. There are no restrictions related to age, education or size of organization.

Participants will be expected to conform to the rigorous schedule and participate fully in all classes, study groups sessions and assigned projects.

The total cost of this week-long seminar is $600, which includes a $100 registration fee, single accommodation, meals, course materials and tuition. The registration deadline is three weeks prior to the seminar. As enrollment is limited, early registration is strongly recommended.

The Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society has limited funds for the purpose of granting a number of scholarships to assist potential Alberta Native participants who are unable to attend for financial reasons. Financial assistance will be awarded on the basis of need and the adjudged value of the particular seminar to the individual and/or organization.

Applicants wishing to apply for scholarship assistance should apply directly to the Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society detailing the amount of assistance required. Again, time is of the essence.

For scholarship applications, registration forms, or more information, contact AIACS at #501, 10105 - 109 Street, Edmonton, T5J 1M8 - Telephone 426-2048.