Let's say you have an in-progress creative project (a film, music album, graphic novel, etc.) and you want funding so you can realize your vision. Or let's say you have a steady output of work (a bi-weekly publication or a new song a week) requiring resources to continue making and sharing. Traditional grant programs (such as our Grants for Creative Individuals or Local … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding
Artist Opportunities Signed and Sealed
Of Note: Assets for Artists has free online workshops for artists. Go here for the complete list with full program descriptions and registration links. Upcoming workshops include: Crowdfunding for Artist Projects with Laura Christensen (Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM); Navigating Housing & Studio Spaces for Artists: Know Your Rights and Resources with Ngoc-Tran … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding: A Primer
This is an updated version of a previously published article. So, you have a creative project (an unfinished film, music album, graphic novel, etc.) and you want funding so you can realize your vision. Instead of relying solely on traditional grant programs (such as our Artist Fellowships or Local Cultural Council grants), which may or may not match up with your project's … [Read more...]
James Rutenbeck on The Clemente Project
James Rutenbeck's latest film-in-progress, The Clemente Project, explores the The Clemente Course in the Humanities, a tuition-free, college-level course targeting adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. The film tells the stories of participants in Dorchester, such as Kafi Dixon, a recently evicted MBTA bus driver, and Carl Chandler, a father/grandfather/mentor in a struggling … [Read more...]
Seth Lepore: Transforming Performing Arts Careers
Performing artist, educator, and artist-advocate Seth Lepore has launched a crowdfunding campaign through HatchFund. He's writing a new book, Ruthless Reciprocity, and wants to create a living document to transform the performing arts community. The book will focus on building a career as a performing artist, entirely from an artist's perspective. Based in part on Seth … [Read more...]