Since the year 2000, Independent Arts & Media, (Indy Arts) has produced an Expo specifically for independent artists and art organizations of all sizes, and genres. What started out as an indoor event with just 80 exhibiting organizations has now grown to fill the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. We couldn't be more excited about this growth, but we had to ask ourselves, is this too much? Sure, Golden Gate Park is a great venue, but how will the new venue effect the artists who come to network? And what about the DIY workshops that have always had a presence at the Expo?

These are good questions indeed, and to answer them we have added a second event to the Expo, specifically for artists: The Expo for Independent Arts Symposium.

This very special event is designed specifically for artists of all kinds, and will address the theme of this year's Expo, Art Works when Artists Work. We are in a very special time and place this discussion. There is an energetic buzz about the role of art in civic dialogue, a renewed interest in community driven art, and an undeniable inclination for projects that are both innovative and entrepreneurial.

The Expo for Independent Arts Symposium will create a special space for artists to engage in this larger conversation through panel discussions, network opportunities and of course DIY workshops. We have brought on Yesenia Sanchez, a previous Indy Arts workshop presenter to produce this amazing event.

Stay tuned! Full details for The Expo for Independent Arts Symposium are coming soon!