Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts

Washington, DC

Free

If you are an individual involved in the arts and looking for funding to complete a project, mount an exhibition, put on a performance, conduct research, or anything else arts-related, Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts will show you how to:

• Identify funders in the arts.
• Explore the option of fiscal sponsorship.
• Create a step-by-step plan to find funding for your needs as an individual grantseeker.

Special Program on Tuesday, October 14th!

AGENDA:

• Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
  
• Tips for Grantseeking Success with Denise Tassin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Denise Tassin, an artist who has been successful in getting grants, shares what she has learned along the way, addressing such issues as how to learn about grant opportunities, how artists can manage grants paperwork, tips for promoting your work, and even how to handle being turned down. Ms. Tassin, a visual artist, has received four Individual Artist Fellowships from the Maryland State Arts Council in the areas of drawing, installation, and painting. In addition, she was the 2005 third place winner of The Trawick Prize.
  
• Networking Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  Stay to network with your fellow artists! There will be refreshments and door prizes. Foundation Center staff members will also be on hand to share their favorite tips and resources.
  

Indicates special session for arts organizations as part of "Funding for Arts" month!

Free Registration

This program is offered free of charge. Space is limited. Please arrive on time or your seat may be given away to others who are waiting to attend.

You can register online, in person, or by calling 202-331-1400.

Where:		The Foundation Center - Washington, DC 1627 K Street, N.W. Third Floor Washington, DC 20006 Tel: (202) 331-1400
Directions:		Click here for directions to the Washington D.C. Library.
If you have special needs of which we should be aware (i.e. physical disability, vision/hearing impairment), please refer to our Services for People with Disabilities. To register online, please select one or more of the following session(s):
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. for Grantseeking Basics for Individual Artists 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for Tips for Grantseeking Success 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. for Networking Reception: Focus on the Arts Name:   E-mail address:   Daytime Phone:   Organization:   How did you hear about this Foundation Center class?