Vision Driven Consulting has teamed up with The Rotunda to bring resources and capacity-building workshops to self-producing artists/musicians, arts organization staff, and event curators in all disciplines.

Workshops: 6-8pm at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia); all workshops in the series are FREE and OPEN to the public. Refreshments provided. No sign-up necessary.

Grant Writing – Beginner (February 12)

• Demystify the language and process behind grant writing



• Receive tools for finding grants 



• Read actual grant proposals to learn common mistakes and important proposal components 

Grant Writing – Intermediate (March 12)

• Review aspects of a strong grant proposal



• Practice writing an actual grant 



• Receive feedback on your draft proposal 

Real Budgeting for Real Work (April 9)

• Look at sample budgets and learn how to interpret the story behind the numbers 



• Create a budget tailored to your goals for 2016



• Learn how to assemble a project budget for potential funders

Event Planning (May 14)

• Learn new techniques for building an audience and your ideal project participant



• Troubleshoot issues with audience development that you may have had in the past



• Identify marketing techniques to keep people showing up to your future events

Marketing (June 11)

• Learn about writing and sending Press Releases



• Identify your target audience and how to reach them



• 
  Discuss the pros and cons of various social media and online marketing tools
  Facilitator: LaNeshe White, Interactive Mechanics & Theatre in the X
  

Crowdfunding 101 (September 10)

• Learn how to tell if crowdfunding is right for your project



• Discover the pros and cons of  crowdfunding platforms



• Hear from a panel of artists who have run successful crowdfunding campaigns

Creating an Artists Statement (September 24)

• Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and potential threats of a new project 



• Think through the components of your project and its goals 



• Hone in on the details of your program or project and begin a draft project plan

Setting & Measuring Goals (October 8)

• Identify what you want to achieve in your projects



• Incorporate critical feedback and self-reflection into your arts practice



• Brainstorm and receive tools for measuring success