Register now
$35 CAGW Members
$50 Non-members
Scholarship -2008 DCCAH UPSTART
For more information call 202-638-2406 x14              

Presenter:                                                     
Cara Pomponio,
Director of Development, Cultural Development Corporation

Description:
What is a case for support?  Why is it important? What
are the key elements? How can you use it to identify
prospective donors, turn them into givers, and keep them
giving? Who writes the case for support?

Arts Management Workshop - Development Series:
The Development Plan – Tying it all Together

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Development Plan - Tying it all Together
9am-1pm

Washington, DC Economic Partnership
1495 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004
(Corner of F & 15th Streets NW, First Floor)
Metro:  Metro Center 
By Car:  Parking garage across the street   

Register now
$35 CAGW Members
$50 Non-members
Scholarship -2008 DCCAH UPSTART
For more information call 202-638-2406 x14     

Presenter:                                                                        
Barbara Ciconte, CFRE
Senior VP consulting services, Donor Strategies, Inc.

Description:
The Development Plan - Tying it All Together will teach you
how to set goals and write a three-year development plan. 
Topics covered in this workshop include determining who
needs to be a part of the process, how to measure success,
how to renew/revise goals, and what happens if you do
not meet your goals.

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington 30th Anniversary Gala

2. Member Benefits

CAGW Regional Online Calendar-Advertising Co-Op

The Regional Online Calendar will launch in Spring of 2008!
Final call to join advertising co-op at pre-launch cost.
For more information visit: http://www.cultural-alliance.org/onlinecalendar112807

The Arts Show & Tell-April, June, and July Filming Available

Applications for The Arts Show & Tell (sm) Now Being Accepted
The Arts Show & Tell (sm) is a half hour program airing on community television stations throughout the Washington region that showcases CAGW member organizations. An Arts Show & Tell segment is twelve minutes long and designed to inform the audience about the organization’s mission, be it performance, education or exhibit based.  In each segment, 70% of the air time is used for actual showcasing of the art form, with the remaining 30% used for narrative. Two segments are bridged together to form one program, which is then aired on community television networks throughout the region.  CAGW members in good standing are eligible to apply for a segment.  Applications now are being taken for segments being shot in April, June and July.  More information can be found at http://www.cultural-alliance.org/programs/artsshowandtell.html  
The application can be downloaded at http://www.cultural-alliance.org/arts_show_and_tell_application.pdf Call Eileen Rappoport at 202.638.2406 x24 with questions.  

Business Volunteers for the Arts

Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) provide a wide range of assistance in their areas of expertise to Cultural Alliance member organizations. Volunteers are consultants whose projects are well defined with goals, benchmarks and timelines. They work with the staff or Board of your organization to bring the projects to fruition. To apply for BVA services visit: 
http://www.cultural-alliance.org/programs/bvaservices.htm

JOB Bank

Start your recruitment effort by posting your job openings in the CAGW JOB Bank.  This is a FREE service.  There is no cost to post an open position or to view job openings.  No password is necessary.  http://www.cultural-alliance.org/programs/jobanknew.shtml

PatronMail

The Cultural Alliance now offers its members a 15% discount off of PatronMail’s annual or monthly fee (exclusive of set-up) when they sign up for a new PatronMail account.  PatronMail provides e-mail marketing services for arts organizations, nonprofits, and creative businesses, making it easy for organizations to become smarter e-mail marketers. 
For more information about the CAGW/PatronMail Members discount contact Greg O'Neill at
(212) 271-4328 x126 or greg@patrontechnology.com

Office Depot

Office Depot is offering Cultural Alliance members a group purchasing program featuring discounts of up to 50% on frequently ordered office products and an average of 30%-60% off all other products ordered online or by phone with next-day delivery.  For more information and to sign up with Office Depot, contact Kisha Reaves @ kisha.reaves@officedepot.com

GRC Direct

GRC Direct (formerly Franklin's), a full service printing and mailing company, offers CAGW arts organizations and institution members a 10% discount on all usual mail house services, such as CASS certification, presorting, addressing, labeling, laser personalization, inserting, tabbing and stamping. Each year, CAGW member organizations may receive free ink jet envelope addressing for a special event mailing of up to 10,000 pieces. Use this service for a gala, grand opening, or other special event where calligraphic envelopes will add a special touch.  Contact susan@grcdirect.com for more information.

3. Grants, Announcements, Calls for Entries

DEADLINE: Varied-March, April, May
Call for Artists: Artscape 2008
There are a number of calls for entry for shows happening this summer in conjunction with Baltimore's Artscape Festival. For more information, visit: http://www.artscape.org/index.cfm?page=join.

DEADLINE: March 11, 2008, 6pm
Grants to Small and Mid-Size Arts and Humanities Organizations are available to arts and humanities organizations that have annual expenses up to and including $150,000.  Three types of grants are available as a part of Grants to Small and Mid-Size Arts and Humanities Organizations. They are Program Grants, Management Grants, and Space Improvements and Equipment Grants.  For a complete description and application, please visit: http://www.creativemoco.com/doc/2009_guidelines/fy09_sm_mid_orgs.doc

DEADLINE: March 20, 2008, 6pm
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities announces the availability of both adult and youth/teen applications for the 25th Annual Larry Neal Writers' Awards. This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 9, 2008 at 6 pm, at the Elizabethan Theatre of the Folger Shakespeare Library. It will be the culminating event for the competition, which is open to District resident amateur and professional writers of all ages. Submissions will be judged according to their artistic merit in three literary genres (poetry, short story/fiction, and essay) by distinguished professionals. Applicants may apply to one category only, and entries must be received in the Commission's office at 1371 Harvard Street, NW. For more information visit: http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/dcarts/section/2/release/12753

DEADLINE: March 20, 2008
Maryland Traditions is a cooperative program of the Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland State Arts Council supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. Maryland Traditions Project Grants are administered by the Maryland State Arts Council. Maryland Traditions Project Grants support research and programming that adds significantly to Maryland communities and organizations by encouraging and funding professional as well as community scholars and artists to document, preserve, sustain, and present Maryland's traditional arts and culture. Maryland Traditions seeks to build sustainability for traditional arts and culture in the State. For more information please visit: http://www.msac.org/docs_uploaded/mt09projapp.pdf

DEADLINE: March 21, 2008
Joy of Motion Dance Center Dance Project
Dance Project highlights new works by choreographers in all genres. All choreographers and performers must be 18 years or older. One work per choreographer. Any style of dance, not exceeding 8 minutes. Notification of the selection panel's decision will be mailed by March 22, 2008. Performance Dates: April 26 & 27 at The Jack Guidone Theater. Selected choreographers receive a small honorarium plus a videotaped copy of the concert. To apply visit: http://www.joyofmotion.org/Dance%20Project%20Submission%20Form%202008.htm

DEADLINE: March 24, 2008
ArtsCONNECT provides support for projects in which at least three performing arts presenters work collaboratively to present a single artist or touring company. Through this program the Foundation supports 12-18 tours of performing arts groups per season that reach 50-75 communities in the mid Atlantic region. The tours include performances as well as residency activities designed to build audiences for and an understanding of the work of the touring company. The program is also designed to support mentoring relationships among the presenters who are working together on a specific tour.  For more information and to apply for this grant please visit: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/arts_connect/index.html  

DEADLINE: March 25, 2008
The DC Arts Commission is currently seeking nominations for Advisory Panelists to make funding recommendations for its programs. Artists, administrators, educators and critics in the arts with at least a two year history of involvement in the District's arts community are eligible for nomination. Panelists are appointed for a one year term and may be reappointed for up to three consecutive years, for a maximum of four years. The rotation of advisory panel members ensures that each year will bring varying perspectives to the application review process. Panelists serve on a voluntary basis. For more information: http://www.dcarts.dc.gov/dcarts/cwp/view,a,3,q,528517,dcartsNav,%7C31599%7C.asp

DEADLINE: March 28, 2008
Applications are being accepted to The Incubator Residency program at Flashpoint. This programs offers an opportunity to strengthen your arts organization through training, networking and information sharing. Regular seminars and workshops will help take your organization to the next level. Residents are provided workstation(s) and file storage space; access to shared conference room, resource library and periodical subscriptions; access to shared network with daily back up, printer, copier, phone system (including voicemail), fax, scanner and postage machine; as well as priority use of the dance studio and theatre lab for productions and events. The Incubator Residency program is designed to assist small and emerging arts and cultural organizations in developing the administrative infrastructure and financial capacity necessary to transition into more permanent facilities, all while provide state-of-the-art facilities and greater visibility in downtown DC. For more information: http://www.flashpointdc.org/homepage.html
Or contact Sarah Coleman, 202.315.1306 or sarah@culturaldc.org.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2008
The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services invite applications for the Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants program. This program aims to encourage digital humanities innovations by identifying projects that have the potential to make a positive impact on the humanities. Proposals should be for the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in any area of the humanities. Applicants must propose an innovative approach, method, tool, or idea that has not been used before in the humanities. For more information visit: http://www.meyerfoundation.org/resources/1681.

DEADLINE: April 4, 2008
Dance/MetroDC Funds Two All Expenses Paid Scholarships to NPAC
Access Dance/USA is a scholarship program designed to subsidize attendance to Dance/USA convenings (Council Meetings and National Roundtables) for dance artists and independent choreographers. The Access Dance/USA program introduces the experience of direct interaction with peers that occurs at Dance/USA convenings. Scholarships are available for those who could potentially benefit from the experience but could not otherwise afford to attend. This year, Access Dance/USA scholarships will support attendance to the National Performing Arts Convention and Dance/USA Roundtable in Denver, Colorado, June 10-14, 2008. In addition, each scholarship recipient will receive the equivalent of $150 to apply toward a one-year Dance/USA membership for the 2008-2009 membership year (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). Two all expenses paid scholarships will be awarded to selected members of the Metro DC dance community. To request an application please email Stephanie at swong@dancemetrodc.org. All applicants will be notified of their status no later than May 9, 2008.

DEADLINE: April 8, 2008, 6pm
Creative Projects Grants are intended to support the work of individual artists and scholars,
collaborations of artists and scholars, and small arts and humanities groups that may not be
incorporated formally as nonprofit organizations. These grants will support artists and/or scholars who reside in Montgomery County and groups based in the County.  Three types of grants are available as a part of Creative Projects Grants: Grants for Creation of New Work; Professional Development Grants; and Community Connections Grants.  Each applicant may submit a grant proposal for only one type of grant each year.  For a complete description and application, please visit: http://www.creativemoco.com/doc/2009_guidelines/fy09_creative_proj.doc 

DEADLINE: April 11, 2008
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District invites eligible artists to enter The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Arts Awards. The selected artwork will be on exhibit in September 2008 in downtown Bethesda, MD at Heineman Myers Contemporary Art. Artists must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, DC. The Trawick Prize will award $14,000 in prize monies to four selected artists. The first place winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A "young" artist whose birth date is after April 11, 1978 may also be awarded $1,000. For information on eligibility and entry requirements please visit: http://www.bethesda.org/arts/trawick.htm.

DEADLINE: May 1, 2008
During a two-year pilot phase, the Fund for National Projects will award a total of up to $1 million in grants to support key national projects in the dance, jazz, presenting and/or theatre fields. Grants will range from $60,000 to $200,000 and cannot exceed 40 percent of a project's total cost. National projects engage a broad national constituency, occur once (or periodically) rather than annually, and have the potential to significantly impact a field. Eligible projects include research projects assessing the national health of arts groups or of individual artists; special national convenings for entire performing arts fields (beyond traditional national annual conferences); and special projects that address unique circumstances that affect an entire field.  For more information please visit: http://www.ddcf.org/page.asp?pageId=700

DEADLINE: May 5, 2008
USArtists International Guidelines Available
The National Endowment for the Arts and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation announce the availability of guidelines for the 2008/2009 cycle of USArtists International("USAI"), a program designed to support U.S. performing artists at international festivals. USAI provides support for U.S. dance and music ensembles that have been invited to participate in international festivals in the European Union, Russia, and the Ukraine. Eligible countries include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, the Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. Applicants must be designated by the I.R.S. as a 501(c)(3) organization, or have a fiscal agent that is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Guidelines for USAI are available online at http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/special_projects/us_artists/index.html or by calling the Foundation at 410-539-6656 x100. Deadlines are May 5, 2008 for projects taking place between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

DEADLINE:  Rolling
"Create Your Legacy" is a grant program that encourages young people to develop projects to improve their after-school programs and their neighborhoods. Each year, the "Create Your Legacy" program awards up to seventy-five grants of $15,000 each to nonprofit after-school programs. The grant program encourages youth to learn about community service and teamwork while participating in the development of two Legacy Projects: a $10,000 project to improve their after-school program, services, or facility; and a $5,000 project to improve or beautify their neighborhood. The grant program is open to after-school programs with current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Eligible after-school programs should offer youth services that emphasize leadership training, mentoring, community service, academic enrichment, or the arts. For more information visit: http://www.meyerfoundation.org/resources/1414. 

DEADLINE: Rolling During DCPCS School Calendar
Arts Education Teacher Mini-Grant Program, DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
The purpose of the Arts Education Teacher Mini-Grant is to encourage creative arts education projects in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter Schools (DCPCS) and to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies to support DCPS Arts Content Standards. This grant is available to arts teachers (visual arts, music, dance, creative writing and theater), grades pre-K-12, in DCPS and DCPCS.  Deadlines for the FY 2007 Arts Education Teacher Mini-Grant applications are ongoing. Applications are accepted the first week of each month during the school year.  http://dcarts.dc.gov/dcarts/cwp/view,a,3,q,528279.asp

The Cultural Alliance ENEWS is published monthly. The next ENEWS will be sent on April 1, 2008. To be included in the ENEWS, send your announcements to staff@cultural-alliance.org.