CLATA is supported by
THRIVING AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST [Zoom workshop]
Mastering the Business of your Artistic Practice
Wednesday, April 8th 2026 - 6-7pm
With Kendra Jamaica / Founder of DAMA Productions
Kendra Jamaica, founder of DAMA productions and producer of ESCÁNDALO comedy, CHiSME, and Lipstick Lounge, is sharing her experience and knowledge on producing your own work, finding and growing your community, and taking control of your artistic career.
GETTING THE GRANT [Zoom Panel]
Thursday, April 9th 2026 - 11-12pm
This panel brings together the following specialists:
Barbara Engelskirchen Chief Development Officer / National Museum of Mexican Art - Chicago, IL
Laura P. Trejo Director of Cultural Resources / DCASE (Dept. of Cultural Affairs & Special Events) - Chicago, IL
Nick Hüster National Programs Specialist / National Performance Network (NPN) - New Orleans, Louisiana
Join this panel to explore grant applications through real-world perspectives and get practical tips to strengthen your proposals.
KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF AI [Zoom workshop]
Friday, April 10th 2026 - 12-1pm
With Steve Baron / Baron Harris Healey attorney and Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) Board Member.
Gain a better understanding of how AI is influencing the theater industry, learn the risks, and how to protect your intellectual property and likeness.
About Steve Baron For more than 35 years, Steve Baron has counseled businesses on intellectual property and media matters and helped clients resolve complex commercial disputes.
His experience includes protecting and advising on trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, defamation, privacy, right of publicity, advertising, and marketing. Steve represents media and entertainment clients’ best interests in federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, arbitrations, and mediations. His clients also include publishers, authors, podcasters, advertising and marketing agencies, graphic artists, recording companies and recording artists, information technology businesses, Internet retailers, and other businesses with intellectual property and publishing issues.