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NOW STREAMING! Marketing & Branding for Creatives – PART ONE
Join a dynamic conversation about how to develop strong marketing & branding skills in the arts/nonprofit world. If you are a creative industry professional living in the San Diego region […]
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Money Making for Creatives – Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times – PART ONE
Join a candid conversation with Founder of Cassidy Creative Solutions, Shaun Cassidy, about how to make one’s art practice both marketable and profitable; maximizing current resources in a post-COVID-19 world. […]
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2020 Season- RIPPLE EFFECT
Vanguard Culture’s 2020 Season RIPPLE EFFECT, was programmed as a year-long conversation with San Diego’s Creative Communityabout the human capacity to effect positive change. Please join us for inspiring and […]
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2020 MOMENTUM: Creative Industry Symposium
Two unforgettable days of community, creativity, and inspiration. From talented film and museum professionals to dancers; visual and culinary artists; and poets; the region’s most notable creative leaders share how […]
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2020 RISE: A Fundraiser for Vanguard Culture
Noon to Noon:May 16-17, 2020 – Vanguard Culture’s biggest fundraiser of the year has been postponed due to COVID-19. Please join us from Noon to Noon on May 16-17, 2020 […]
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2020 STORY CIRCLE: The Future of the Arts
Story Circle is a powerful way of coming together, getting to know one another, and reflecting on the state of our arts community, locally, nationally, and globally. We hope you […]
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2020 THE FORUM: Independent Contractors & AB5
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AB5 Since its passing, AB5 has been a hot topic for most small businesses, non profits, and the arts community. Join California Lawyers for the Arts San […]
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2020 THE FORUM: Financial Management for Creatives
One March 16 & 17, 2020 Vanguard Culture hosted a dynamic conversation about how to develop strong financial management skills in the arts/nonprofit world. The workshop was designed to help […]
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2020 Transformative Encounters
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 the opening reception for “Transformative Encounters” by Bridget Rountree at VCHQ Gallery was cancelled in response to the rampant worldwide spread of COVID-19. Businesses closed, […]
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2020 THE FORUM: Arts Law with the CA Lawyers for the Arts
Jesus Oba is an Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant, and failed entrepreneur who focuses his practice in international tax matters. He is a former president of the San Diego Chapter of […]
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2020 An Artist @ the Table with Jonathon Glus
On Saturday, February 29th, Vanguard Culture hosted a beautiful rooftop dining experience featuring San Diego’s new Executive Director for the San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, Jonathon Glus. Our […]
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RISE: Chef Ron Oliver – Tutorial on how to make the classic French dessert Tarte Tatin
Chef Ron Oliver was originally scheduled to participate in our Taste of Opera event with the San Diego Opera. As a thank you for your support of our nonprofit, he […]
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