YES Grant Writing Workshop – 2 part mini series

Date: Wednesday – January 18 (Part 1)
Wednesday – January 25 (Part 2)
Time : 6:30 – 8:45 PM (NO LATECOMERS PLEASE)
Presenter: Monika Majewski – YES Montreal Artists’ Program Coordinator
Registration: Click here to register online or call our front desk at 514-878-9788 (ext. 0)

PLACES ARE LIMITED – PLEASE RESERVE AHEAD.

Cost: $15.00 per workshop or $25 for both workshops
Location: YES Montreal – 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th Floor

Description: To build credibility, artists need peer and public recognition, as well as the capital to produce, promote and distribute their work.  Grants can provide both, but are notoriously hard to get.  This workshop mini series focuses on essential grant-writing/pitching techniques; including budgets, time-lines, and other handy tips to help you turn out grant applications that are as strong and outstanding as your work.

How to Write an Effective Artist Grant – Part 1 (The Pitch)
Part 1 (Jan. 18) of this 2-part workshop mini series focuses on crafting an informative, context-rich and compelling pitch that “sells” you and your work with clarity and persuasion.

How to Write an Effective Artist Grant – Part 2 (Budgets & Timelines)
Part 2 (Jan. 25) of this 2-part workshop mini series focuses on the feasibility components of a grant application – cohesive, well-thought-out budgets and time-lines that adequately reflect the project from a time and money perspective.

Upcoming for Artists: 
February 22 – Social Media: Tools & Strategies for Artists
March 21 – Building & Optimizing Your Website
April 18 – Freelancing: Photography
May 16 – The Art of the Pitch: Selling Your Work

YES: 2011 Artist Project Plan Contest

Grants

Each year, YES Montreal offers artists and arts-entrepreneurs an opportunity to win $1,000 in grant money toward the realization, promotion and/or production of a creative project with an entrepreneurial vision.  Applicants will have an opportunity to hone their grant-writing and project development skills; while finalists will get to present their projects before a juried panel.

YES’ Artistic Project Plan Contest 2011

The winner and two runners-up will be announced and awarded their prizes at the 11th Annual Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference taking place June 6, 2011.

Application Deadline:                   March 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM.

Prizes:

1st place              $1,000 grant towards the completion/presentation of a creative project
                               4 free Artists’ Program workshops at YES Montreal (fall/winter/spring 2011-12)
                               Business Skills For Creative Souls: The Montreal Artist’s Handbook

2nd place             3 free Artists’ Program workshops at YES Montreal (fall/winter/spring 2011-12)
                               Business Skills For Creative Souls: The Montreal Artist’s Handbook

3rd place              2 free Artists’ Program workshops at YES Montreal (fall/winter/spring 2011-12)
                               Business Skills For Creative Souls: The Montreal Artist’s Handbook

Eligibility Criteria:• You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed immigrant, and can provide proof.
• You are a YES Montreal Artists’ Program client (having attended our workshops or Artists’ Conference and/or received one-on-one coaching prior to February 1, 2011.)
• You live on or around the Island of Montreal, and can provide proof.
• You are not a full-time student.

Project Criteria:• Projects from all artistic disciplines are eligible.
• Projects of a creative/entrepreneurial nature are eligible.
• Projects must be past the planning phase to be eligible, thus must be at least partially “in progress” upon applying.
• Projects must produce tangible finished results (i.e. a play, video, exhibition, product, etc.) that can be shown or sold publicly.
• Applicants are encouraged to seek presenters, vendors and/or other means of bringing their projects to a public (letters of intent can be furnished accordingly as proof.)
• Project grant monies may not be used for the purchase of infrastructure items such as computers, art supplies, or equipment.
• Projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving the grant.

Application Form:  COMING SOON.

For more information, please attend our Jump Start Your Art / Artist Grants & Information Session. 

Good luck everyone!

Monika Majewski
YES Artists’ Program Coordinator
514-878-9788 Ext. 314
arts@yesmontreal.ca.