Alissa McCain

Experience

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  SXSW

  Jan 2000 - May 2002

  Registration Manager/Music Fest Production
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  Texas Department of Public Safety

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2005

  Program Administrator/Project Manager
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  Austin Music Foundation

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2011

  Director of Programs and Operations

  Austin Music Foundation (AMF) strengthens and connects the local music community with innovative programs that empower musicians and fuel Austin’s creative economy. AMF provides programs to help local artists navigate opportunities in the music industry and services to unite the local music community through:– EDUCATION specifically tailored to today’s music business climate including one-on-one music consultations at the Creative Media Center,– OUTREACH efforts to determine artists’ concerns combined with public awareness initiatives to inform the wider audience about music-related issues, and– UNIFICATION of local artists and music businesses to foster a sustainable music community. Show less

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  Capitol View Arts

  Apr 2011 - now

  Founding Board Member

  Capitol View Arts provides programming with the purpose of bringing people together, providing cultural awareness, educating artists in regard to career decisions, and improving quality of life in east Austin, all while preserving Austin’s African American heritage. Capitol View Arts program activities include: • Seminars , workshops, and one on one mentoring designed for artists and members of the creative industries to improve chances of career success, • The production of performances and special events for the public to highlight urban music, east Austin and its history, and social justice issues, • Promotional and educational assistance to artists through participation in showcases, community events, festivals and conferences, and • The preservation and recognition of the historic Victory Grill in east Austin. Capitol View Arts is committed to:•Building a positive environment in which artists can work that encourages collaboration, diversity, and cultural awareness.•Offering support for art entrepreneurs in their economic and creative pursuits.•Promoting community participation in the arts. Show less

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  Austin Creative Alliance

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2015

  Chief Operations Officer

  The mission of Austin Creative Alliance is to advance, connect and celebrateAustin’s arts, cultural, and creative communities in order to nourish and strengthenthe character, quality of life, and economic prosperity of our region.Austin Creative Alliance strengthens the region’s creative sector through: Advocacy and Cultural Policy; Marketing and Communication; and Membership Services.

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  Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

  Feb 2012 - now

  Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts was formed in 1979 to meet the legal and accounting needs of artists and art nonprofits. Services include lawyer and accountant pro bono assistance for artists, patent pro bono assistance for inventors, dispute resolution services, and educational programs for the artistic and business communities. Programs are designed to help participants apply sound business practices to protect intellectual property, advance careers, and develop income.TALA believes that individuals, regardless of income, should have access to business knowledge and advice to further a career in the arts. TALA’s pro bono legal and accounting services are offered to artists from all creative disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, film makers and writers. Over 200 attorneys and accountants volunteer their time each year, assisting in legal and accounting matters that might otherwise remain unresolved and unrepresented. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Feb 2015 - now

  • Program Director

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
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  Titan Music Group

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Consultant for ATX Music Industry Census & Needs Assessment

  The City of Austin Music Division partnered with Titan Music Group to conduct a first ever city-wide benchmarking survey project take an in-depth look at Austin’s music industry workers and its economic issues and opportunities. The purpose is to get an in-depth, detailed understanding of: - How many people are working in each sector of the music industry at a local level;- How well those sectors and its workers are doing, including any identifiable barriers to economic growth; - Underutilized assets or opportunities for growth that can be leveraged at a local level; and - Which sectors may be best poised for future growth and other trend information that may help point the way forward. Show less

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  Austin Arts Commission

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2019

  Commissioner

  Appointed by Ora Houston as the first Austin Arts Commissioner to represent District 1.