October is Funding for Arts month.: September 29, 2011

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Funding for the arts takes center stage this October with special events, free classes, and resources that will help artists and arts organizations become better grantseekers and increase their funding. Network with peers, discover new fundraising strategies, and gain insight into the local arts funding community.

Join us for the kick off Monday, October 3. Hear a State of the Arts address by Lisa Cremin, director of Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and attend the Resource Market for the Arts at the Rialto Center for the Arts.

Events are free, but you must register beforehand.

Special arts programs include:

State of the Arts
Monday, October 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
at the Rialto Center for the Arts
Hear Lisa Cremin, director of the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, discuss the current state of the arts.

Resource Market for the Arts
Monday, October 3, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
at the Rialto Center for the Arts
Come find out what resources are available for artists and arts organizations.

Reality Fundraising: Lessons Learned from Successful Arts Organizations
Thursday, October 6, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how successful arts organizations have planned for common arts business models.

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine
Wednesday, October 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about public art opportunities on the Atlanta BeltLine.

Why Arts Organizations Should Collect Data
Friday, October 14, 10:00am - 11:15am
Why should your organization be collecting data? It's simple – money.

The Artist’s Survival Guide
Friday, October 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn about resources to help with the business side of art.

Funding for Arts Organizations
Tuesday, October 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn about the current funding landscape for arts organizations in Georgia and meet arts funders.

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
Wednesday, October 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gain an overview of foundation fundraising for individuals working in the arts.

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Wednesday, October 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Learn effective strategies for finding funders with the Foundation Center's online funding database.

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