Artist Resources

PRACTICE is a three-day lecture series held in Ormond Studios running from the 7th to the 9th of December, please find timetable attached. The series is designed for undergraduates, emerging artists and interested members of the public. The aim of the lectures is to promote pro-active engagement within the artists’ community and to encourage emerging artists to take a positive approach to the current economic climate and take initiative.

The topics will cover areas such as setting yourself up as an artist or curator; getting involved with collectives; setting up your own space; grants and financial options. The selected speakers are emerging artists, members of collaborative art spaces, mentors, funding entities and art practitioners, all of whom will share their experiences and provide valuable information about operating in a competitive creative environment. Following each group of speakers the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during our open forum.

Please be advised Vaari Claffey has been moved to the 9th December at 2pm.

The series is free but seating is limited so booking is required please rsvp to ormondartists@gmail.com or 086 2668936. For more information and timetables, please visit our blog http://ormondstudios.wordpress.com/news-and-events/ or our facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ormond-Studios/386627125261

This lecture series is made possible through the generosity and goodwill of our speakers, the members of Ormond Studios and the financial support of The Arts Council Ireland.


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Ormond Artists,
Ormond Studios,
6 Ormond Quay Lower,
Dublin 1

Learn about the safety of your art materials at 'On Artists' Health and Safety: an event with Monona Rossol'. A.I.R. Gallery and DAC present an opportunity to hear renowned industrial hygienist Monona Rossol discuss the hazards posed by art materials. In her talk, Rossol will provide comprehensive and objective information on the materials artists use every day, sharing an understanding of the associated risks as well as practical means to avoid them. Her lecture will be tailored to the needs of the artists in attendance, with a focus on the fields of painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and photography. To preregister and read a full press release on this event, please visit: www.airgallery.org -- Admission fee: $15.

December 9th, 2010, 6-8pm at:

DAC
30 Washington St
DUMBO
Brooklyn NY 11201

An interactive workshop for artists in all disciplines

Tuesday, November 16th, from 6 – 8 PM

The Boston Center for the Arts, Mills Gallery

539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116
www.bcaonline.org/directions

* Ever dreamed about starting your own business?
* Do you want to find out what differentiates various business entities and which one is right for you?
* Have you got questions about protecting your creative and intellectual property and financial welfare?

Presenters: Jenny Milana and Mitchell Bragg of DangerMilana, Attorneys at Law.

Jenny assists clients in the drafting and negotiating contracts in the publishing, theatre, music, and film and television industries. She has also worked at the State House researching proposed legislation for the Film Tax Credit.

Mitch focuses on transactional entertainment law in the areas of music, visual arts, sports, and intellectual property. He helps clients by registering trademarks and copyrights, working with domain name disputes, and drafting contracts.
Visit www.dangermilana.comto learn more.

Limited to 15 participants
Fee: $10 payable to Boston Center for the Arts
Questions and Pre-register to beer@artmorpheus.org

ARTmorpheus connects artists and artist-run businesses across disciplines with a vastnetworkof resources,strategies, and opportunities. http://artmorpheus.org

CALIFORNIA and NATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

Federal Grants Wire
http://www.federalgrantswire.com/

Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/

FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml#resources

FundsNet http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

ARTS AND CULTURE

National Endowment for the Arts - http://www.nea.gov/

State Arts Agencies -
http://www.nasaa-arts.org/new/nasaa/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml

Artdeadline - http://artdeadline.com/

Art Deadlines List -
http://artdeadlineslist.com
Cultural Funding: Federal Opportunities - http://arts.endow.gov/federal.html

Target Arts in Education Program - http://target.com/schools/grants.asp

FundsNets – Arts and Humanities - http://www.fundsnetservices.com/arts2.htm

Surdna Foundation Art Teachers Fellowships, Deadline: November 12 (Letter of
Intent). Grants up to $5,500 and $1,500 to the fellow's school for full- and
part-time high school arts faculty to supplement their artistic work. Info
and app
http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/thriving-cultures/109.html

California Council for the Humanities California Story Fund Grants,
Deadline: November 15. Grants up to $10K to address the concerns of
Californians through a humanities lens. Info and app

http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_main.htm

Theatre Communications Group Future Leaders and Future Audiences Grants,
Deadline: November 15. Grants up to $80K to theaters expanding their reach
to underserved communities and to new theater leadership. Info and app

http://www.tcg.org/grants/newgen/newgen_index.cfm

VSA International Young Soloists Awards, Deadline: November 15 and December
1. Musicians with disabilities or musical ensemble with disabled member(s)
will receive $5K and opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts. Info and app
http://www.vsaarts.org/x22.xml

Shubert Foundation Professional Theaters, Deadline: December 1. Grants to
nonprofits to develop new works. Info and app

http://www.shubertfoundation.org/grantprograms/theatre.asp

DeVos Institute Summer International Fellowship Program at the Kennedy
Center, Deadline: December 1. Twenty international arts managers will
participate in an intensive arts management program to teach them practical
skills transferable to the management of their organizations. Info and app
http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/fellowships.cfm

Rockefeller Foundation Residencies at the Bellagio Center, Deadline:
December 1. International scholars, scientists, journalists, writers,
artists, and policy makers will stay at the Bellagio Center for 1 month of
uninterrupted work. Info and app

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center

Tribeca Film Institute Documentary Fund, Deadline: December 8. Grants up to
$25K to seasoned and first-time filmmakers that highlight and humanize
issues of social importance from around the world. Info and app

http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/gucci_documentary/

Tribeca Film Institute New Documentary Fund, Deadline: December 8. Awards up
to $100K plus opportunity to meet HBO Documentary Film executives to
filmmakers. Info and app
http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/

USArtists Performing Artists in International Festivals, Deadline: December
13 and April 22, 2011. Grants for dance, music, theater ensembles, and solo
performers to perform at international festivals. Info and app
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http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/index.htm
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2011 Institutional Grants,
Deadline: December 15. Grants to nonprofit film organizations and film
programs in schools, colleges, and universities. Info and app
http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/grants/institutional/index.html

National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program, Deadline: February 1,
2011. Grants up to $20K to nonprofits, state agencies, and public libraries
for programs where participants read the work of poets. Info and app

http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php

National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants for
Innovative Projects, Deadline: February 23, 2011. Grants up to $50K to
individuals and organizations working on digital initiatives in any area of
the humanities. Info and app

http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html

EDUCATION

US Department of Education Forecast of Funding Opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html

California Department of Education UPCOMING DEADLINES
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af/

The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/cgi2-bin/texis/events/searchdeadlines?q=fellow*,grant*'
&s=type&d=1&pg=gf

GrantsAlert UPCOMING EDUCATION DEADLINES
http://grantsalert.com/

Lexus and Scholastic School Environmental Contest, Deadline: Various.
Grants up to $40K to middle and high schools in recognition of student-led
efforts to address environmental issues. Info and app
http://www.scholastic.com/lexus/

National Center for Family Literacy Library Grants, Deadline: November 12.
(3) grants of $10K to help libraries provide innovative literacy programs
for families. Info and app
http://www.famlit.org/BWB-library-award

The Braitmayer Foundation, Deadline: November 15. Seed, challenge, and
matching grants up to $35K for K-12 school reform and professional
development. Info and app
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/

Project Ignition Teen Driver Safety Service-Learning Grants, Deadline:
November 15.

Grants of $2K to high schools to address teen driver safety through
service-learning initiatives. Info and app
http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

Suder Foundation First Scholars Program, Deadline: November 15 (LOI). Grants
totaling $2.5M to three colleges or universities to establish a support
system for first-generation college students. Info and app
http://www.firstscholars.org/

National Gardening Association and Jamba Juice Fruit Trees Grant, Deadline:
November 29. Grants in the form of fruit trees valued at $500 to schools and
community gardens to create engaging experiences for children ages 3 - 18.
Info and app
http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/jamba.asp

Kennedy Center Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards, Deadline:
December 15. Awards of $10,000 to K-12 teachers and college instructors who
have made a significant impact on the lives of students; nominations must be
made by students. Info and app

http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/awards/sondheim/

Intel Schools of Distinction Awards, Deadline: February 17. Grants up to
$25K to K-12 schools for math and science education with innovative teaching
and learning environments. Info and app
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http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/soda/index.htm#

Third Annual Siemens K-12 We Can Change the World Challenge, Deadline: March
15. Students and teachers in grades K-8 will be awarded grants for
replicable solutions to environmental issues in their schools. Info and app
http://www.wecanchange.com/

JOURNALISM AND MEDIA

Knight News Challenge Media Innovations, Deadline: December 1. Awards to
individuals, schools, nonprofits, governments, and businesses to development
innovative techniques and technologies to engage communities. Info and app
http://www.newschallenge.org/

NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTARISM

Grants to Help With Fundraising, Deadline: November 12. Service grants of
$20K to nonprofits that need assistance with fundraising activities. Info
and app
http://www.achieveguidance.com/page/grants

Aspen Institute Program and WR Hearst Fellowship for Minority Students,
Deadline: December 15; March 15 and July 15, 2011. Students of color will
receive up to $4K to research issues and challenges affecting philanthropy,
social enterprise, and nonprofits. Info and app
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http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-
initiatives/hearst

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning
Competition, Deadline: TBA. Grants for designers, inventors, entrepreneurs,
researchers to build experiences and create ideas that transform learning
with digital media. Info and app
http://www.dmlcompetition.net/

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Next Generation Learning Challenge,
Deadline: November 19 (Pre-proposals). Grants up to $750K to education
technologists and institutions to expand use of technology among students,
teachers, and schools. Info and app
http://nextgenlearning.org/the-grants

Jewish New Media Innovation Fund, Deadline: November 22. Grants up to $50K
to preserve Jewish history, renew Jewish traditions, and revitalize Jewish
institutions through digital communication tools. Info and app

http://www.jewishnewmedia.org/funding/

IN THE NEWS

Giving to largest charities fell 11% in 2009 (Associated Press, 10/19/10).
The nation's largest charitable organizations saw an 11% decline in
donations. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, donations in 2009
totaled $68.6 billion, down from more than $76 billion in 2008. In 2009, the
median amount raised by the 400 largest charities was $98.8 million, down
from $105 million in 2008. United Way Worldwide, Salvation Army, Food for
the Poor, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, and the American Cancer Society
reported a decline in 2009 giving. Catholic Charities USA, AmeriCares
Foundation, Feed the Children, and World Vision reported increased giving.

Barton, Noelle. Hall, Holly. "Donations Dropped 11% at Nation's Biggest
Charities Last Year." Chronicle of Philanthropy 10/17/10. Full Article:
http://bit.ly/cUsp53 Zongker, Brett. "Top 400
Charities See Billions Less in Donations." Associated Press 10/17/10. Full
Article: http://wapo.st/big2Ca

JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING “A TO Z GRANTWRITING” INTENSIVE SEMINAR OR WORKSHOP

**November 3, “A to Z Grantwriting Institute” as a part of the National
Guild for Community Arts Education Conference

**February 5 & 19 and March 5 & 19, 2011 (Saturdays), “A to Z Funding Your
Passion” 4-Day Seminar + Non Profit Development Certificate Program at
Loyola Marymount University - Call Peggy Dobreer at LMU for details and
registration at (310) 338-1971

**A to Z Grantwriting 1 and 2 Day Training Workshops available for
non-profit organizations, institutions, and agencies

Loyola Marymount Seminar and Certificate Program Information

http://www.lmu.edu/academics/extension/certificates/business/ndc.htm

National Guild for Community Arts Education Conference details and
registration -
http://www.communityartsed.org/preconf.cfm

A to Z Grantwriting Seminar Evaluations at
www.atozgrantwriting.com

A to Z GRANTWRITING PRESENTER - ARTIST LINDA VALLEJO

Linda Vallejo, Southern California artist, is presenting a solo exhibition
of Vallejo’s installation “A Prayer for the Earth” at the Harden Cultural
Art Center in Gadsden, Alabama, from August 15 through November 10, 2010. A
solo exhibition of the artist’s newest work “Make ‘Em All Mexican” will be
presented at Ave 50 Studio in Highland Park, CA, in April 2011. A full color
book of the artist’s work is available for preview and purchase on the
artist’s website. Vallejo is represented by Galerie Anaïs in Bergamot
Station, Santa Monica. For further information visit
http://www.lindavallejo.com/

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We are developing a free web platform to enable artists to build their own professional websites without having to learn HTML.

Our goal is to build a platform that is as easy to use as sending an e-mail. Simple. Easy. Professional. An artist's time should be spent making art not learning HTML, programming, or computer software.

Features include:
-Your own website URL: eg. yourname.com, pablopicasso.com, janedoe.ca, anythingyouwant.com etc.
-Your own e-mail address, eg. pablo@pablopicasso.com
-Choose your own design, layout and colour scheme.
-Upload images and create galleries with the click of a button.
-Built in blog: post updates, news, work in progress, random thoughts, etc.
-Create & edit your resume, biography, and artist statement as easily as writing an email.
-Search engine optimization and RSS feeds.
-Simple and easy to use, no manual required.
-Unlimited disk space and bandwidth.
-No advertisements!

This is a three part call for interest:
#1 - Are you interested in building your own website with the Artist Run Website Project? Does this sound like a good idea? Let us know. We'll send you updates.

#2 - Are you an artist that does not have a website? Tell us why! We want to empower artists to get their artwork online and need to know the challenges you face.

#3 - Are you an artist with an outdated or poorly designed website? Tell us the features you'd like to see on the Artist Run Website Project. How can we help you spend less time on your website and more time on your art?

Send an e-mail with your comments to: artistrunwebsite@ericdeis.com