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Gary Berg, Arts

Turning creativity into a career

Venues: Arts & Educational Programming

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About

Gary Berg was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where G. L. Berg still has a business office today. He has a B.A. Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire (English Major), and an M. A. from Truman State University (Degree in Higher Education Administration), and completed a Communications Certification Program from the University of Notre Dame.

As a speaker, Gary has performed in several states and has had articles published in several professional trade magazines. He has been a featured guest on WCCO radio and television, KSTP radio and television, and KARE 11 television in Minneapolis, MN. He has received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; the “Associate of the Year” award from the National Association of Campus Activities; “Associate of the Year” award from the Minnesota Federations of County Fairs; has been inducted into the “Hall of Fame” for the Wisconsin Association of Fairs” and has received various other academic and civic awards.

Gary has owned his own company for over 20 years and considers the opportunity to work with some really great people as one of his greatest career highlights. In his “real job” he has worked with many nationally known performers and has been part of events with celebrities ranging from Hall of Fame athletes to Grammy Award winning musicians to former Presidents of the United States.

What do you like best about being a performer? “What I like best is making a connection with a group of people and seeing in their eyes that they are listening and thinking and I am moving them to examine things that are important.”

What are your favorite hobbies?  “My favorite hobbies include coaching basketball, running and lifting weights, reading and traveling.”

Any unique or fun facts about your act? “By not truly being a full-time professional speaker, I think I am honestly a better speaker because I live each day in the workplace and can relate extremely well to my audiences.”

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Intro

The following is a sample introduction you might use when introducing Gary Berg to your audience:

“Over 20 years ago our speaker, Gary Berg, left his position as a high ranking college administrator to start a new company. That company, G.L. Berg Entertainment, has grown to be the largest entertainment provider in the Midwest, currently contracting more than 2,000 shows annually in 49 states and in 4 countries.

Gary and his staff have helped hundreds of entertainers and speakers develop their careers and become full-time professionals. Paying attention to certain important areas and using common sense are some of his strengths and he is here today to share his insights and answer questions you might have.

Please welcome Gary Berg.”

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Twenty-one years ago Gary Berg left his position as a college administrator to form a new company.  Today that Minnesota-based company – G.L. Berg Entertainment, Performing Artists and Speakers – has grown to be one of the largest providers of creative artists in the country presenting performing artists, speakers and entertainers for over 2,000 events annually throughout the United States and foreign countries.

Gary works with comedians, musicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, acrobats, magicians, writers and other uniquely talented individuals to help them develop their performances and plans so they can be successful full-time professional artists and entertainers.  Over his career he has helped literally hundreds of performers.

In this presentation Turning Creativity into a Career, Gary will discuss what it takes to turn a person’s creative talents from a dream or hobby into a full-time career.  Points of the talk include:  determining opportunities for your talent in the marketplace; understanding the risks verses rewards when one chooses to make a career as an artist/entertainer; the importance of thick skin; promotional materials; and a discussion about agents, contracts, funding, marketing and other pertinent topics.

This is a realistic, common sense presentation designed to help people make better and more informed choices as to how to become more successful as a performing artist and entertainer.