Are you an artist or work in the arts sector? Join us for
a free two-part masterclass to learn how to get the money you need for your
arts organisation, collective or individual art practice.
Supported by the City of Greater Geelong,
Creative Australia will deliver ‘Arts Fundraising - The Basics and Beyond’ to
equip artists and organisations with the skills to secure non-government or
private sector financial support.
Building on last year’s ‘The Fundamentals
of Arts Fundraising’ workshop, our sessions on 5 September and 17 October are
designed to provide further knowledge, expertise and the confidence to seek
financial support from individual donors, trusts and foundations and corporate
partners.
Steven Richardson, State Manager for
Development and Partnerships at Creative Australia will deliver interactive and
engaging sessions on developing a sustainable arts organisation, with
opportunities to ask questions for personalised advice for your individual
situation and needs.
Tracy Woolacott and Felicia Jong from the
Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) will join Steven to explore the many arts
fundraising options available. They’ve helped artists raise millions of dollars
through the ACF platform, enabling a wide range of projects to come to life and
offering support to Australia’s cultural sector.
These masterclasses will be held at Greater Geelong’s
Wurriki Nyal civic precinct building at 137-149 Mercer St, Geelong.
Registration is essential.
Session 1 on Thursday 5 September at 1pm - 5pm:
Setting up your arts group or organisation for financial success
- Case for support: Building your compelling story
- Fundraising readiness: Building your base camp for fundraising success
- Making your collective a legal entity
- Trusts and foundations strategy
- Boards – Fundraising best practice (board members welcome)
- Asking for money – The who, when, how and why of asking
- Leveraging – Double your money, double your fun!
- Individual giving strategy – Never forget, it’s people that give
- Australian Cultural Fund – Levelling the playing field
- Fundraising events – Are they worth it and let’s do them better
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The masterclass is part of Council’s commitment to supporting and empowering the local arts
industry.
We are proud to partner with Creative
Australia to deliver this important arts funding masterclass that will provide
general and tailored advice to participants.
Having the know-how to navigate how to
secure funding from individual donors, trusts and foundations and corporate
partners can make all the difference when getting a project off the ground.
Creativity and Culture portfolio chair
Councillor Melissa Cadwell
I encourage artists and those working in arts
organisations and collectives to register.
Our arts fundraising masterclass is set to
provide valuable information on how to leverage your arts organisation or
individual practice.
Steven Richardson, Tracy Woolacott and
Felicia Jong are experts in the field and their advice will help build your
confidence to seek financial support.