LMCC’s 2014 Professional Development Workshops: Art & Resilience—Session 1 – Arts + Insurance: Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why Now?

Session 1 – Arts + Insurance: Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why Now?

The series is free, but space is limited and registration is required for each workshop on a first-come, first-served basis.

Led by Jean Ann Douglass, Program Director of Insurance, Fractured AtlasMarch 11 from 6:30–8:30pmat Convene (32 Old Slip, Lower Manhattan)Insurance is something we know we should have, but may not dedicate the resources and time to put in place until disaster strikes – but not all insurance policies are created equal. This workshop will review the importance of securing artists in the aspects of their financial, artistic, and personal lives, and how to prepare now, in the best way possible, for the unexpected. The session will cover different types of insurance policies that are needed, what they cover, and their costs. The goal of the session is to address barriers to getting insurance, when to consider buying insurance, and what is necessary for artists in various disciplines. This session will also cover some important points on navigating the new Affordable Health Care Act. Guest speaker Susan Koblin Schear will also provide an introduction and overview on essential resources and tips for artists in the event of an emergency.

Jean Ann Douglass is the Program Director for Insurance at Fractured Atlas. Since joining the Fractured Atlas team in 2011, she has helped thousands of artists and organizations navigate their way to affordable property, casualty, and health insurance, and is striving to demystify the insurance process for the artistic community. Douglass has been an arts administrator at various companies in New York since 2007, and holds an M.F.A. in Performance and Interactive Media Arts from Brooklyn College and a B.F.A. in Dance and Theatre from Tulane University. When she’s not fighting for your right to inexpensive insurance policies, she is creating performances and designing projections for art installations and rock bands.