Grow Purpose Network recently hosted a small gathering of folks working in the ARTS COMMUNITY to discuss goals, obstacles, funding, collaboration, etc.
We were joined by Kerri Forrest of the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation that operates both in Chicago and in the Lowcountry.
Here are a few notes from the inspiring discussion.
ADVOCACY
- What is the message does the Arts community want to send to our elected officials, policy makers, and people with influence?
- How do we organize support from the public?
FUNDING
- The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation provides grants for general operations: http://gddf.org/artistic-vitality
- How do we connect with people who have the capacity and desire to help financially?
- How do we grow the art audience, especially with young people? Can we cross-pollinate our audiences with some forms of collaborative performances?
- Can we get people with means to purchase tickets for those that can’t afford them? (Crowd Funding, Creative Ticket Sales)
SPACE
- What spaces are available that might meet the needs of our arts community?
- How can we collaborate to share responsibility for a proposal to use the space in exchange for sweat equity?
- Could we possibly purchase a building collaboratively that can be used as an arts venue?
- How can we get volunteers to help?
ADMINISTRATIVE HELP
- How can we get administrative help with things like social media, technical assistance, business planning, etc…?
- Can we find ways to employ young people?
- How can we share resources to reduce redundancy and increase our collective impact?
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Obviously, this is just the beginning of the discussion.
If you would like to join the conversation, please share your comments below and/or get in touch with us!
We also invite you to check out, and help develop, CharlestonGOOD’s Arts Resource Hub.
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