This is a continuation of an earlier presentation, which prepares artists to submit individual artist grant applications to SEMAC. This session will be informal to support you submitting the first part of the grant application process, the Letter of Interest. It will also be an opportunity to get support from other artists and from Anastasia Shartin, SEMAC's executive director. This is a no cost workshop. Your order is your RSVP. RSVPs are not required to attend. Drop-ins are welcome.
INFORMATION OF PART ONE OF THIS SERIES:
If you're an artist looking to fund your next project, writing an individual artist grant may be just what you need.
Grants can provide the financial support necessary to bring your creative vision to life. However, writing a grant can be a daunting task, especially if you've never done it before.
This is a no cost workshop. RSVPs are not required to attend but appreciated. Your order is your RSVP. Drop-ins are welcome.
In this presentation, we will discuss the key components of an individual artist grant, including the project description, budget, and supporting materials. We will go over tips for crafting a compelling narrative that effectively communicates your artistic goals and vision. We will also cover strategies for researching and selecting appropriate grant opportunities, as well as common mistakes to avoid when submitting your application.
By the end of this presentation, you will have a clear understanding of the grant writing process for SEMAC Individual Artists Grants and have the tools necessary to apply for individual artist grants successfully.
Presenters are Anastasia Shartin from SEMAC (Southeastern MN Arts Council) and Dawn Zero Erickson
Anastasia Shartin is the Executive Director of SEMAC and is a community oriented connector, curator, arts programmer, and more. Having worked most recently in a primarily rural place with suburban and urban crossover of artists and audiences, she has experience navigating the nuance of rural-to-urban spaces, similar to that of the SEMAC region. Anastasia came to the midwest initially to work on the staff of the education and curatorial departments at the Walker Art Center. She received a Master of Arts in Curatorial Studies from Bard College in New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of California-Berkeley.
Dawn Zero Erickson will provide insights as an artist grant recipient. She is an Honors Graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Dawn is an independent artist/designer. Following her college graduation Dawn moved to New York City where she worked as a Textile Designer. Later moving to Minnesota, Dawn continues to do fine art as well as textile designs for the home textile industry. Her fine art pieces have been exhibited extensively throughout the world and are in the permanent collections of the Kyoto Textile Museum in Japan, The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design in New York, and The Art Institute of Chicago as well as numerous private and corporate collections. Her considerable foreign travel experiences (including Asia, Russia, Eastern Europe, Turkey, and India) are evident in her work.