Workshop: Crowdsourcing for Creatives w/ Cinder Hypki

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Websites like Kickstarter, RocketHub, Indiegogo, ulule, and Baltimore’s own GiveCorps enable artists, filmmakers, writers, designers and other creatives to get the financial support they need by online fundraising. Join Cinder Hypki to learn the component skills to create your own successful strategy, including a strong narrative pitch, goals, production calendar, video, e-blasts and social media plan. Cinder is a nonprofit consultant and teaches crowdfunding, grant writing, and fundraising in the MFA in Community Arts Program at MICA. She has mentored many fund-seekers through the process. 11am-2pm. Adv reg $60, $45 mbrs. Walk-in $65, $50 mbrs.

Creative Alliance at The Patterson | 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore MD 21224 | info@creativealliance.org | 410/276-1651

Baltimore Named One of 44 Top Art Cities

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In a report released by ArtPlace, an initiative of national and regional foundations, federal agencies and major banks to accelerate creative placemaking, Baltimore’s Downtown was identified as one of the 44 Top ArtPlaces in the nation.  Cities with neighborhoods that have been exceptionally successful at combining art, artists and venues for creativity and expression with independent businesses, retail shops and restaurants, and a walkable lifestyle to make vibrant neighborhoods were singled out by ArtPlace for their livability and creativity.

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FREE CLASSES THIS MONTH AT THE FOUNDATION CENTER – WASHINGTON, DC

1627 K Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1708
Tel: (202) 331-1400 

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Your Board and Fundraising                                                                                          TUE, Jan 15  |  12:45-2:15 pm

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
TUE, Jan 15 – 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
TUE, Jan 15 – 12:45-2:15 pm

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
WED, Jan 16 – 11:30 am-12:45 pm

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
WED, Jan 16  |  10:00-11:15 am

Introduction to Corporate Giving
THURS, Jan 17  |  10:00-11:30 am

Introduction to Corporate Giving
THURS, Jan 17 – 10:00-11:30 am

Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
THURS, Jan 17 – 11:45 am-12:45 pm

Grantseeking Basics
TUE, Jan 22  |  10:00-11:30 am

Introduction to Finding Funders 
TUE, Jan 22  |  11:45 am-12:45 pm

Proposal Writing Basics
WED, Jan 23  |  9:30-11:00 am

Proposal Budgeting Basics
WED, Jan 23  |  11:15 am-12:30 pm

You Got the Grant! Now What?
WED, Jan 23  |  1:00-2:00 pm

These classes are free to attend, but registration is required.  Register at Grantspace.

 

Art on Paper Competition

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A r t o n P a p e r :

The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to enter its 36th annual Art on Paper competition. Any two- or three-dimensional work on or of paper and following the exhibition guidelines will be
considered. The selected works will be exhibited at MFA’s Circle Gallery from March 29 to April 28, 2013. Exhibition chair is Kate Stillwell.

For more information or to submit entries, visit the website at www.mdfedart.com where they can submit images easily online. Also, please feel free to contact the gallery at 410-268-4566.

Attention Arts Entrepreneurs

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The SBA has just launched a new “Build a Business Plan” online tool that guides small business owners through the process of creating a basic, downloadable business plan. The great thing about this tool is you can build a plan in smaller bites, save your progress and return at your leisure.

To use the tool, you’ll need to be a member of the SBA Community and then log in. The tool offers a tab-based step-by-step guide that lets you enter information into a template for each section of the business plan, including market analysis, company description and financial projections. The tool is secure and confidential and will keep your plan on record for up to six months. You can also save, download or email the plan at any time.   www.sba.gov

MAP: Call for Entry

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CALL FOR ENTRY:  MAP’s 2013 speakers program THIRTY: 30 Creative Minds Under 30 will consist of a series of monthly talks featuring thirty emerging Baltimore artists under the age of thirty. This will be a mentoring program: Program Advisory Committee members and MAP staff will assist selected artists on the development of their presentation.

Contact Ann Raehse for more information at 410-366-2001