UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Individual Artist Grant writing Workshop
August 18, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM | Virtual
Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Artist Equity Grant Program and how to craft a compelling project proposal. Receive grant writing tips and tricks to ensure you have a strong application with realistic goals and measures to evaluate the outcome of your proposed art project.
First-time and current applicants are encouraged to attend to gain insight into the overall grant process and program offerings. Session features extended Q&A with ARAC Staff and a deep dive into grant program objectives. The session will be recorded and shared with participants. Come prepared with questions and be curious about how art can enrich the lives of your community!
Art organization Grant writing Workshop
August 20, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM | Virtual
Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Operating Support Grant Program and how to craft a compelling project proposal. Receive grant writing tips and tricks to ensure you have a strong application with realistic goals and measures to evaluate the outcome of your proposed art project.
First-time and current applicants are encouraged to attend to gain insight into the overall grant process and program offerings. Session features extended Q&A with ARAC Staff and a deep dive into grant program objectives. The session will be recorded and shared with participants. Come prepared with questions and be curious about how art can enrich the lives of your community!
WORKSHOPS & Info sessions
Take a look at our past workshops below!
Grant
Information Session
Watch this information session discussing the Artist Equity and Operating Support Grant Programs and how they can bring your vision to reality!
Recording from 8/26/2025
Grant Writing 101
In this workshop, viewers are introduced to a variety of grant writing tips and tricks to craft a meaningful proposal and secure funding for their project.
Recording from 9/5/2025
Grant Writing 201
Join a friendly funder for an artist-driven approach to grant writing and how you can fund future projects through the power of grants!
Recording from 2/25/2026
Art Project Grant
Information Session
Watch this information session discussing the Art Project Grant Program and how it can bring your vision to reality!
Recording from 2/26/2025
Vending at art festivals
Watch this workshop to get all the details on how to find art festivals to apply to, tips on applying to art festivals, and how to prepare for attending your first art festival.
Recording from 2/21/2024
Planning for public art opportunities
In this workshop, working artist Moira (Miri) Villiard gives us an overview of how to find and receive public art opportunities. It's never too early to start planning for summer public art projects!
Recording from 11/22/2023
ARt Grant Writing 101
In this workshop, we cover writing a good grant and the basics of the grant writing process.
Recording from 7/19/2023
Legal Considerations for artists
In this workshop, we talk about the various legal aspects of owning an art business you may want to consider. This workshop features attorney Jessica Karp.
Recording from 5/10/2023
pricing your art
In this workshop, working artist Moira (Miri) Villiard gives us an overview of how to find and receive public art opportunities. It's never too early to start planning for summer public art projects!
Recording from 1/25/2023
goals, outcomes, & evaluation
In this workshop, we talk about goals, outcomes, and evaluation. For the folks seeking a good overview of the internal process of writing a grant from start to finish.
Recording from 1/5/2023
Writing for community
In this workshop, we talk about how to write a grant for your community as an organization.
Recording from 8/17/2022
Public art
In this workshop, we talk about the world of public art. For both folks seeking to work more with public artists and folks looking to become public artists, this workshop will be a look into the field and how to make public art happen in your community.
Recording from 6/8/2022
artist exploitation
From scams to poor working conditions, how to avoid being exploited as an artist.
Recording from 4/20/2022
Marketing & working with the media
In this workshop, you’ll learn about how to get the word out about what you do!
Recording from 5/4/2022
The search for other funds
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to find grants and resources outside of ARAC, and a look into some upcoming opportunities.
Recording from 5/11/2022