What is the INC Arts Conference?

The INC Arts Conference inspires artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, actors, and all other creative types to impact the world for Christ. The conference brings together hundreds of experts, change agents, and leaders from across the country and educates, energizes, and inspires the next generation of artists. The International Network of Creatives develops communities where artists embrace their Christ identity, experience authentic community, and discover their God-given purpose.

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Where and when is the conference?

The 2023 INC Arts Conference will be held March 10-11, 2023 at Covenant Church of Naples (6926 Trail Blvd (across from Pelican Bay), Naples, FL 34108).

What time does the conference begin and end?

The conference officially kicks off with workshops and arts intensives at 3 pm with the Evening of Music and Arts beginning that evening at 7 pm, on Friday, March 10th. It ends at 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 11th. There will be some pre-conference and post-conference activities which will be announced soon.

Who is this conference for?

The INC Arts Conference is designed for artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, performers, techies and all other creative types, students and professionals, communicators, churches, ministries, and for anyone interested in knowing more about the arts and faith. Sessions cover topics that aid in “fanning the flames of our creativity” to accelerate our passion, purpose, and process in effective, creative ways, connecting the arts and faith in the community and honing our individual craft.

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Is there early bird registration for the conference?

Yes! Early bird registration ends January 10, so be sure to register soon. The early bird rate is $89. Arts Intensives additional tracks (non-credit certificate courses), which are $50 per intensive. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 10.

How much is general registration?

General registration is $99.Registration increases to $129 after March 5th.

What’s included in the cost of the conference?

The registration fee includes the cost to attend the 2-day conference, access to conference materials and giveaways, sessions, mixers and workshops, lunch, Evening of Music, and Arts. Arts Intensives additional tracks (non-credit certificate courses), which are $50 per intensive. More information to come on the Conference Schedule, Arts Intensives, and Breakouts.

LODGING

The INC Arts Conference guest block is reserved at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Naples Downtown (1555 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102) for a blockbuster rate of $152.00 per room, per night (not including taxes)

$152.00 per room, per night!   ROOMS ARE GOING FAST! BOOK NOW!  Be sure to book by FEBRUARY 10 for the special conference rate!    CALL: (239) 793-4646 TO RESERVE NOW!   If you require rooms earlier or later than the dates included in our room block, please be aware that regular hotel rates will apply.

INC 2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

(Subject to Change with Notice)

CONFERENCE OPENS

FRIDAY, MARCH 1O, 2023

§ Registration  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Gathering Place

§ Art Show Open 10:00 AM

Location: Gathering Place

§ Art Walk 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: 5th Avenue South (Carpool, depart 10:45 am)

§ Creatives Connect, Mixers  2:00 – 3:00 PM

Location: Fellowship Hall

§ Conference Breakouts & Open Studios 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Adult Education Building

§ Art Show Open, LIVE Art Demos, Music 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Location: Gathering Place

§ Evening of Music and Arts Concert  7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: Worship Center

§ Art Show Closed 9:00 PM

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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023

§ Art Show Open 8:00 AM

Location: Gathering Place

§ Creatives Connect, Mixers  8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: Fellowship Hall

§ Worship: Nathan Clark George 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

§ Speaker: Dr. Robert A. Petterson 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

§ Artist Spotlight: Adam Drake 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Worship Center

§ Breakouts  11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Location: Adult Education Building

LUNCH  12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Location: Fellowship Hall

§ Breakouts 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Adult Education Building

§ OPEN FORUM, WRAP-UP 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

§ POST-CONFERENCE MIXER 6 PM

Location: TBD