The Fredonia Technology Incubator hosts the 12th installment of its Arts and Business Luncheon series with guest speaker Ted Sharon on Friday, April 27. Sharon is the Head of Performance for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Fredonia, the founder of Venture Productions and an incubator client.
His forum will further explore the business side of the arts in the presentation, “Dunkirk vs. Goliath: How a Car Breakdown Saved Me from Broadway.”
“This series provides a unique insight on the relationship between arts and business,” said Incubator Director Chuck Cornell. “An artist and entrepreneur like Ted Sharon is an ideal presenter who can share his experience.”
The event will take place at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, from noon to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but guests must register online, as seating is limited https://ftiartsluncheontedsharon.eventbrite.com. Lunch will be provided.
Sharon will discuss topics including starting and growing a business, local economic growth, community revitalization, and how to balance a baby bottle on a conference call. When asked about his appearance as guest speaker, Sharon says “My dream for the luncheon would be a room full of like-minded people who want to take their passions – their ideas and energy – and turn them into poetry.”
Sharon’s stage work has been seen both on and off-Broadway, and his on-camera credits include work for the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as universities and corporate clients. Venture Productions promises to create content with high attention to detail and in a unique way that will “bring your stories to life!” For more information about the company, see the website.
The Fredonia Technology Incubator promotes economic growth in Western New York by supporting entrepreneurship and the development of new, innovative companies into successful business ventures. The incubator is housed within Fredonia’s Division of Engagement and Economic Development (EED) established in 2013 to facilitate and support university-community collaborations that enhance the intellectual, cultural, artistic and economic vibrancy of the region.
