Programs
To advance our mission to sustain regional arts and to enhance the connection between the arts and business communities, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington offers a variety of programs and services to its members.
Marketing
the Arts
CultureCapital.com
Introduced in June 2008, CultureCapital.com connects people to the heart of the thriving arts and culture community in the Greater Washington, DC region. This virtual marketplace provides comprehensive information and reliable ticket-purchase options for shows, performances, classes and exhibitions offered by more than 300 regional arts organizations and cultural institutions, making it the region's richest and most diverse collection of arts and culture activities. CultureCapital.com strives to be inclusive and includes big names and emerging groups alike, giving users access to all the hot hits and hidden jewels the DC region has to offer.
CultureCapital.com participants are members of the CAGW and are part of the marketing partnership established to promote the site or, are emerging organizations who are designated as participants by their local arts council or arts commission. To find out more click here.
TICKETPLACE
TICKETPLACE, sells half-price advance and day-of-show tickets to the public on the behalf of our members at TICKETPLACE.org and our TICKETPLACE booth. The CAGW returns 50% of the face value of the ticket to the presenter. Use of TICKETPLACE is limited to members, in good standing of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington. Performances submitted for sale must be presented and/or produced by the member organization. Membership does not extend to organizations that rent or operate in the member organization's venue or space. Not a member? JOIN
On January 1, 2010 the CAGW converted to a new ticketing system. Members can now place their ticket allotment at TICKETPLACE electronically using this link Sell Your Tickets. Members also have access to the backend of the ticketing system to pull their will call list, check inventory and sales.
The TICKETPLACE marketing effort includes a subscriber based e-mail sent Wed-Mon to nearly 7,000 subscribers, TICKETPLACE DC on TWITTER and inclusion in the CultureCapital INSIDER sent each Tuesday to nearly 10,000 subscribers.
TICKETPLACE remains the region's only half-price ticket outlet "with a door". Located at 407 7th Street NW, the TICKETPLACE outlet continues to sell tickets to tourists and residents alike and is now open on Sundays! And, to make half-price ticket buyer convenient to all TICKETPLACE.org sells all tickets, all the time.
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Professional Development
Arts Management Workshops
(AMWs)
Presented by professionals who are leaders in their fields, Arts Management Workshops offer in-depth learning experiences that focus on topics such as accounting and finance, development/fundraising, human resources, Board development, program evaluation, and law.
Services
JOB Bank Online
JOB Bank Online is a FREE service with job opportunities in arts administration submitted by the regions nonprofit arts organizations and cultural institutions. The JOB Bank is updated daily, Monday thru Friday and requires no password for the employer or the job seeker.
Business Volunteers for the Arts®/Washington
Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) is a two pronged program serving CAGW's member organizations and the business community at large. Business Volunteers for the Arts Projects.
Members in good standing can apply to receive assistance, through a pro bono consultancy, in the areas of accounting/finance, marketing/advertising, information technology, human resources, Board development and strategic planning. Apply for BVA services.
Professionals who become Business Volunteers for the Arts consultants are trained in nonprofit management and then placed on defined pro bono engagements that strengthen their management and build a foundation for future advancement. Become a BVA consultant.
Healthcare Program
The CAGW health care program is administered by and all inquiries should be directed to Potomac Companies, Inc.
Toll Free: 800/230-0770
Phone: 301/840-0770
Fax: 301/840-9607
Enrollment Inquiries: Sandra Nnaji, Customer Service Representative, ext.113, sandra@potomacco.com
Billing Inquiries: Darla Ellerson, Finance Manager, ext.112, dellerson@potomacco.com
Member Discounts
Members of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington can access discounts on products and services from Cultural Alliance partners including GRC Direct Printing, PatronMail and Office Depot.
Resources
The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Region (FY 2005)
This study provides compelling evidence
that the nonprofit arts and culture are a $2.15-billion industry in
Greater Washington – one that supports 45,175 full-time equivalent
jobs and generates $163.78 million in local and state government revenue.
More reports and studies pertaining
to the arts
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