Creative Capital Workshop
Friday March 9 - Sunday March 11. Friday (05:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Saturday (09:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Sunday (09:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Creative Alliance of New Orleans and Moving Stories Dance Project are currently accepting applications for Creative Capital’s Core Curriculum Workshop presented on March 9-11, 2012. Applications are due February 1st, 2012. This one of a kind opportunity has been described as a “crash course in self-management, strategic planning, fundraising and promotion” for artists of all creative genres. The Creative Capital Workshop takes artists on a two and one-half day retreat led by nationally renowned arts professionals. The experience is limited to 24 artists from Louisiana. Applications can be found at http://cano-la.org. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee with the goal of assembling a very diverse group of artists from varied artistic genres and cultural backgrounds. Applicants must create original works. We encourage visual artists, composers, filmmakers, choreographers and all other mediums to apply. This is the first time that Creative Capital’s workshop will be held in New Orleans. While many different forms of art are flourishing in New Orleans, it is still tough for local artists to create a sustainable income for themselves. The Creative Capital Workshop intends to change this situation.
Some of the skills that will be taught are:·
·financial planning basics, including choosing financial partners, best practices for savings and retirement planning, options for reducing debt and acquiring property.
·the essentials for operating your art as a small, independently run business, including employment, contracts, negotiation, decision-making, budgeting and cash flow
·strategies for funding your work and revenue-generating, including improving your fundraising materials; working in partnership with venues, donors and funders, building a base of individual contributors; and knowing the real cost of your work so you can communicate it to funders, presenters and other partners
·how to consider promoting your work as an integral, natural part of the creativeprocess
·the best practices for artist websites, blogs, social media and communications
·how to identify and reach new audiences for your work
The Creative Alliance and Moving Stories believe that this program presents an opportunity for Louisiana artists to learn new methods in improving their professional careers in the arts. Please go to our website http://cano-la.org to apply. This program is able to be presented thanks to the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Creative Capital, National Performance Network and in kind support from the Joan Mitchell Center. Thank you!
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Price
$35 to apply. Free to attend workshop if selected.