Cultural organizations face a variety of potential threats, from human-made and natural disasters, to electrical failures. These emergencies can put yourself, your audience, your equipment, and even the future of your organization at risk. This two-hour workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating an emergency plan, along with an interactive activity focused … [Read more...]
Skills Building
Write an Artist Statement People Will Want to Read
Brief and attention-grabbing - but beyond that, this fellow’s artist statement could use some work. Few artists enjoy writing them. Some, if pressed, might admit they don't look forward to reading them. But chances are that you'll someday encounter an opportunity - a grant you'd like to apply for, a juried exhibition, etc. - that is going to require you to submit an artist … [Read more...]
Showered with Artist Opportunities
Dancers The Boston Dance Alliance is holding its annual Open Call Audition on September Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m -5 p.m. at Brookline High School. Learn more to register. Western MA Artists Vendors and Crafters that make handmade creations are sought for the Lenox, MA, Holiday Craft Connection, November 19, 2016 from 9 am - 3 pm at The United Methodist Church of Lenox, 6 … [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 adequately - make that epically - realize your vision. Instead of relying solely on traditional grant programs (such as our Artist Fellowships or Local Cultural Council grants), which may or … [Read more...]
Modulating Artist Opportunities
We try to tailor to every style. Museum-Led Incubator NEW INC (New York, NY), the first museum-led incubator, wants to foster cultural value, not just capital value. The incubator based at NYC's New Museum is a 12-month program (September through August) that includes business and entrepreneurial training with seasoned experts, mentorship programs, group critiques, … [Read more...]