“To have a workshop that caters to the individual artist is so important. Myths were broken, truths revealed wisdom and knowledge imparted, not to mention the relationships that were built in just one weekend were, are and will be invaluable.” - Workshop Participant
Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum workshops offer a variety of opportunities for individual artists to devise new strategies for their careers and develop skills in strategic planning, business management, fundraising and PR/Marketing.
The complete Core Curriculum is available as a weekend workshop. Strategic planning and business skills, fundraising and marketing sessions are available as one-day or single-evening workshops, and it is possible to combine two topics to create a one-day workshop.
Core Weekend Workshop
At the heart of Creative Capital's Professional Development Program is the Core Weekend Workshop, an intensive two and a half days described as a "crash course in self-management, strategic planning, fundraising and promotion." Based on a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, the workshop format employs lectures, peer critiques, one-on-one consultations, interactive exercises, handouts and written assignments to introduce business skills to a group of up to 24 participants. The weekend begins with artists showing their work. Then, presentations by the co-leaders are followed by focused sessions in each of the topic areas. Participants are given a handbook and workbook as well as handouts on practical how-to information, and they also meet with leaders in smaller work groups.
Download further information on the Core Weekend Workshop (pdf).
For information on how to schedule a Core Weekend Workshop, please contact: Krista Fabian DeCastro at krista [at] creative-capital [dot] org.
Advanced Weekend Workshop
The Advanced Weekend Workshop is a follow-up workshop for alumni of the Core Weekend Workshop. It provides advanced tools within the topic areas of PR/marketing, strategic planning and fundraising, with a special emphasis on building advanced business and marketing skills. The needs of the individual participants are evaluated through a pre-workshop survey, which informs the content of the workshop. Advanced Weekend Workshops are available for groups of up to 24 artists who are alumni of the Core Weekend Workshop.
For information on how to schedule an Advanced Weekend Workshop, please contact: Krista Fabian DeCastro at krista [at] creative-capital [dot] org.
Fundraising from Individuals
Fundraising from Individuals helps artists determine whether and how to start raising money from individual contributors, who now account for more than 75% of all funds given to nonprofits in America. The topics covered include: working with a fiscal sponsor; forming an advisory board; preparing the right materials for the right donors; taking take advantage of new technology; translating the language and methodology of individual contribution drives for organizations to individual artists of all disciplines; and how to work collaboratively with presenting venues. The workshop includes information on how to organize fundraising events, email campaigns, cultivation and individual appeals. This workshop is available for groups of up to 24 artists.
For information on how to schedule a Fundraising from Individuals workshop, please contact: Krista Fabian DeCastro at krista [at] creative-capital [dot] org.
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Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program
Accepting Applications Thru June 6, 2012
News
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Jan 05, 2012
Professional Development Program Launches Online Learning
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Dec 31, 1969
PDP Announces 2012 Workshop Subsidy Grant Awardees
Events
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May 28 – May 28
Webinar: Art Business Management, with Jeffrey Gibson
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Jul 13 – Jul 15
PDP Internet For Artists Weekend Workshop
