A Message from ASC CEO, Lee Keesler:
2008 marks two very important events for ASC. First, we are celebrating our organization’s 50th Anniversary. Second, we begin implementing a new organizational roadmap initiated by our Board of Directors in 2007. One of ASC’s key strategic priorities is building long-term sustainability for cultural organizations and creative individuals in Charlotte Mecklenburg by:
- Increasing investments in strategic advancement opportunities
- Expanding staff and board professional and skill development offerings
- Expanding services to the cultural sectorÂ
ASC will continue to provide significant unrestricted operating support, and will broaden its mix of support for individuals and organizations to help them build earned and contributed income capabilities, enhance programming excellence, achieve performance goals, and ensure long-term sustainability.
To that end, we are proud to announce the inaugural edition of WorkshOpportunities, ASC’s monthly guide to upcoming workshop, training and funding opportunities for cultural organizations and creative individuals. We hope this e-newsletter will be a useful way for you to stay updated on ASC’s expanding programs and services for our vibrant cultural community.
Sincerely,
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| ASC Workshops & Training |
| For complete details on all upcoming ASCÂ training opportunites, click here.
Nonprofit Risk Management Webinars
February 6, 2-3pm: The New 990: Friend or Foe?
March 5, 2-3pm: Managing Technology Risks
ASC Board Room
60 minute webinars on various topics designed to help nonprofit staff and board members manage risk within their organizations.
Marketing Strategies for Artists
February 23, 9:30am-5:00pm
CPCC Harris Campus Auditorium
A full-day workshop designed to help individual artists understand marketing strategies and trends and position their work within the defined marketplace for increased sales opportunities.
Driving Cultural Tourism Winter Institute
February 29 - 8:00am-6:00pm
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
A professional development initiative co-sponsored by the Arts & Science Council and Visit Charlotte designed to assist cultural and tourism partners build capacity through creative collaborations that result in regional cross marketing and event packaging.
New Technologies for the Guerilla Warrior
March 7 - 9:30am-4:00pm
Become familiar with some of the most current technologies being used in guerilla and viral marketing campaigns such as PodCasting, Blogging, Vlogging, Social Networking Sites (MySpace YouTube) and Web 2.0 campaigns.
For complete details on all upcoming ASCÂ training opportunites, click here.
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| ASC Funding Opportunities |
| For complete details on all upcoming ASC funding opportunites, click here.Â
Operating Support
Provides an unrestricted investment in the general operations, administration and programs of arts, science and history and heritage organizations. These investments are intended to supplement other revenue, earned, contributed, and generated by the organization. The deadline for all FY09 applications is March 14.
Project Support
Designed to increase access to arts, science, and history offerings and strengthen the quality of cultural programming across Mecklenburg County.
Upcoming Deadlines:
Cultural Project Grants - March 14 deadline
Latino Initiative Grants - March 14 deadline
Cultural Education in Schools - April 1 deadline
For complete details on all upcoming ASC funding opportunites, click here.
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| ASC Public Art |
Call for Artists: Matthews Sportsplex
Site is located at I-485/Independence Blvd/Tanktown Road in Matthews, NC. Three-dimensional work and site-specific installations will be considered, accessible to as many visitors as possible. This project is open to local and regional artists. Regional is defined as NC, SC, GA, FL, VA and TN.
Deadline:Â February 15 at 5:00pm
Public Art 360
April 11-12 - Chapel Hill, NC
This one and half day symposium will address current and future orientations on the field of public art from the perspectives of the artist, architect, landscape designer, government, private developer, community, and critic, responding to the inherent complexities in the public art design process when multiple constituencies need voice and there is potential for conflicting perspectives among commissioning organizations, review agencies, elected officials, taxpayers, design professionals, and artists.
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| Other Resources & Opportunities |
POST Youth Practitioner Training Series
The POST Youth Practitioner Training Series is designed to provide youth practitioners in Mecklenburg County with additional resources, examples, and best practices to support their critical work with young people. The Training series will provide four half-day trainings in the Spring of 2008 focused on the dynamics and intricacies of working with youth in developing community change. All sessions will be held from 8:30am-11:30am at The Junior League of Charlotte (1332 Maryland Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209)
Training/Topic Dates:
February 12: THE MILLENNIALS: Understanding and Utilizing Youth Culture
March 18: MUSIC, POWER, & ACTION: Designing Effective & Innovative Youth Programs
April 29: 21st CENTURY SKILLS: Equipping Today’s Youth For Tomorrow
May 20: BEYOND FLYERS: Recruiting & Marketing 4 Youth Involvement
NC Arts Council Grants for Organizations
To be eligible for funding, organizations must be nonprofit and must have been producing quality arts programs for at least 2 consecutive years
Deadline: March 3
NEA/Southern Arts Federation Support
NEA/SAF Regional Touring program is an opportunity for presenting and literary arts organizations to apply for fee support to present performing artists and writers from outside the presenter’s state. Touring support is awarded to theater, music, opera, musical theater, literary and dance projects that contain both a public performance or reading and an educational component.
Deadline: March 3
Creative Capital 2008 Grant Cycle
Seeking standout, thought-provoking, visionary and inventive projects to fund in emerging fields, innovating literature and performing arts.
Deadline: March 4
Profitable Communications for Non-Profits
International Association of Business Communicators, Charlotte Chapter
March 13, 8:30am-1:00pm
Mint Museum of Art
This annual interactive workshop is aimed at providing professional development for communicators working in non-profit organizations and agencies in our communities. Non-profit communicators are invited to attend all sessions and lunch at no charge. To register, contact Dianne Chase at chase@c4cs.com or 704-366-6600. |
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