WORKSHOPS & Info sessions

Take a look at our past workshops below and see what other topics we have coming up!

 

Art Project Grant Information Session

Watch this information session discussing the Art Project Grant Program and how it can bring your vision to reality!

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.

 

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!

 

ARAC Grant Programming Dates 2023-24

Check out all the grant programs we’ll be offering this fiscal year! Including our NEW Individual Artist Equity Grant!

 

Art Grant Writing 101 Workshop

In this workshop, we cover writing a good grant and the basics of the grant writing process.

 

Legal Considerations
for Artists Workshop

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.

 

Pricing Your
Art Workshop

In this workshop, we talk about pricing your art featuring artist, Moira Villiard and Musician Darin Bergsven!

 

Goals, Outcomes, & Evaluation Workshop

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.

 

Writing for Community Workshop

In this workshop, we talk about how to write a grant for your community as an organization.

 

Public Art Workshop

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.

 

Artist Exploitation Workshop

From scams to poor working conditions, how to avoid being exploited as an artist.

 

Marketing & Working with the Media Workshop

How to get the word out about what you do.

 

The Search for Other Funds

How to find grants and resources outside of ARAC, and a look into some upcoming opportunities.

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Grant Round 1 Info Session

AUGUST 26, 2025

5:30 – 7 PM

Virtual

Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn how the FY26 Artist Equity and Operating Support Grants can make your creative vision possible! 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.

Timeline of Discussion:
Artist Equity Info | 5:30 - 6:00
General Q&A | 6:00 - 6:30
Operating Support Info | 6:30 - 7:00

Grant WRITING WORKSHOP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

5:30 – 7 PM

Virtual

Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Artist Equity & Operating Support Grant Programs 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.

Grant Round 1 COFFEE BREAK Q&A

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

10 AM – 12 PM

Virtual

Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team for an informal opportunity to connect with ARAC Staff during a Coffee Break Q&A on Saturday, September 6, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Last call for final questions before the September 14, 2025 Artist Equity and Operating Support Grant application deadline!