About this Event
Professional Workshop Series: "Grants for Artists 101”, August 8, 2024, 6-8:30pm, Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, Hillsboro, OR.
In this interactive workshop participants will learn about the components of grant applications, and get tips on writing compelling project descriptions, creating a budget, and fine tuning your artist statement, resume, and work samples to support your application. The workshop is designed to demystify the grant review process, help you overcome barriers to applying for grants, and learn collaboratively with other artists. Artists from all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.
Topics will include:
- Review of grant application components
- Identifying grant opportunities for artists
- How to submit a competitive application
- How the grant review process typically works
- What happens once you receive a grant?
Presenter: Eleanor Sandys, LOTUS art &museum services, Board Member, Oregon Museums Association.
Founder of LOTUS art & museum services, Eleanor Sandys has over 15 years of experience in museum and arts administration. Prior to going independent, Eleanor managed Oregon’s public art program and grants for individual artists at the Oregon Arts Commission, including a relief grant program that distributed more than $2 million to hundreds of Oregon artists during the pandemic. Eleanor has served on grant review panels for the Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Heritage, and the Regional Arts & Culture Council. She loves working with artists to catalyze their vision, whether managing a public art project, coordinating an exhibition, or supporting artists in applying for opportunities.
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lotusartservices/. Website is https://www.lotusartservices.com/.
What: TVCreates Professional Workshop Series topic “Grants for Artists 101”
Where: Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, 233 SE Washington St. Hillsboro, OR. 97123
When: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 6:00-8:30 pm PST
Fee: $25 non-refundable registration.
Registration: Must register in advance at: www.tvcreates.org/workshops
Contact Tualatin Valley Creates at 503-567-1713 or [email protected] to learn more.
About
Tualatin Valley Creates is the leading arts service organization for Washington County, Oregon. TVC’s mission is to foster an inclusive, resilient, and creative community by celebrating the local arts, culture, heritage and humanities throughout the county’s 15 cities and unincorporated areas. This includes Aloha, Banks, Beaverton, Bethany, Cedar Mill, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Gaston, Hillsboro, King City, North Plains, Sherwood, Tigard and Tualatin.
TVC is an organization driven by advocacy and action. Originally founded in 1999 as the “Westside Cultural Alliance” by a group of art advocates, it gained its status as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit shortly after. Since then, it continues to support community members by providing the latest news about local events, funding resources, professional development and economic opportunities. TVC also strives to make arts and culture accessible to its under-served populations by offering free networking events, workshops and the Arts & Culture Leadership Incubator. Through these efforts, TVC continues to uplift its vision of cultivating a robust arts and culture ecosystem in Washington County.
For more information visit www.tvcreates.org.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, 233 Southeast Washington Street, Hillsboro, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 45.00
