REGISTRAION BEGINS January 7, 2013.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
This intensive workshop will offer answers to individual questions, and access to private consultation with grant expert Avril Helbig.
Avril Helbig is an arts consultant and grant writer with 25 years experience accessing funds from private, municipal, provincial and federal sources. Her clients have included artists, festivals, events, not for profits, NGOs and government facilities. With a career based primarily around the performing arts, Avril has extensive experience as an agent and manager, touring music and theatre across North America and Europe. Avril also managed the largest classical music label in Canada, Deutsche Grammohone recordings. For the past 6 years she has consulted to a variety of clients, including producers, managers, facilities, agencies, presenters, and performing artists.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
7 - 9 PM at the
Brampton Golf Club
Overview: This interactive session will introduce the basics of preparing a grant application geared to culture based funders. It will show you how to research appropriate funding sources, and how to structure your project to take advantage of existing funds. We will also review current funding deadlines. We will go in depth into the components of applications, including types of funding sources, proof of eligibility, proposal narrative, work plans, objectives and deliverables, and budgeting.
Telling a concise story about your organization or career can lead to funding without compromising your artistic goals. Building a relationship with funders can inspire two-way relationships that will put you ahead of the game. This intensive workshop will offer answers to individual questions, and access to private consultation with grant expert Avril Helbig.
Avril Helbig is an arts consultant and grant writer with 25 years experience accessing funds from private, municipal, provincial and federal sources. Her clients have included artists, festivals, events, not for profits, NGOs and government facilities. With a career based primarily around the performing arts, Avril has extensive experience as an agent and manager, touring music and theatre across North America and Europe. Avril also managed the largest classical music label in Canada, Deutsche Grammohone recordings. For the past 6 years she has consulted to a variety of clients, including producers, managers, facilities, agencies, presenters, and performing artists.
