Art Grant Writing Seminar & Group Workshop ::::::::: by Berlin Art Grant Clinic
GRANT DIAGNOSIS SEMINAR
The smell of spring is on the air which also forecasts for the upcoming spring grant deadlines!
Early bird registration fees are offered at a discounted rate until March 2nd!
::::::::: 12, 16, 18 & 23 March 2015
12 March 18.30-20.30
16 March 18.30-20.30
18 March 18.30-20.30
23 March 18.30-21.30
GRANT DIAGNOSIS SEMINAR (12 and 16 March)
This is simply a crash course that will give you the main perspective and tools to make a competitive grant application. In this seminar you will be instructed step by step through the narrative structure of a grant application. You will learn formulating your project description and artist statement. Additionally, you will explore the ways of finding the suitable German and International application calls for your project/artwork.
Working topics include:
Module #1: On Funding Bodies (12 March)
– Understanding Funding Bodies
– Decision process in funding application evaluations
– List of grant givers
– Places to find grant givers
– Getting over your writing blockage
Module #2: On Applications (16 March)
– Structure of funding applications
– Creating a project description
– Writing your artist statement
– Key elements, tips and tricks for a successful application
* 20 mins. one-to-one consultancy with each participant on a particular project.
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OPERATION WORKSHOP (18 and 23 March)
This is a hands-on grant writing workshop for artists, artistic projects and applications for residency programmes. The workshop aims at preparing you to submit better applications to the up-coming open calls. It is for applicants who want to develop their existing grant writing skills. Throughout Module #1 you will have to the opportunity to learn how to create a timeline and an efficient budget, and in Module #2 you will be able to exchange ideas and views with your peers, polish your application, and get equipped for your upcoming proposals.
Working topics include:
Module #1: Time, Budget, Tips and Tricks (18 March)
– A focused timeline
– Focused and realistic budgeting
– Tips and tricks to avoid emergency expenditure
– Working with a sample application
Module #2: Hands-on Application Operation (23 March)
– Requirements for a good proposal
– Making yourself a strong applicant
– Enriching and polishing your content
– Working on your application – peer evaluation
FOR MORE INFO on content, location, fees & registration, contact the Art Grant Clinic : berlingrantclinic@gmail.com