Writing About Art

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Writing About Art

Later this month, I’m going to take a class, Writing About Art with Marc Awodey, at Studio Place Arts.  I’m so excited!  Check out this description:

Writing About Art

“There’s more to visual art than meets the eye, and writing about an exhibition contextualizes the show while encouraging the writer to consider work at a deeper level.  In this workshop we’ll be visiting and discussing exhibitions at local venues such as the Governor’s office, The Supreme Court lobby, and the T.W. Wood Gallery in addition to spending time with the shows at SPA.

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Recession Strategies for Non-Profits and the Arts

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Recession Strategies for Non-Profits and the Arts

We can all read about how charitable giving and spending is down in this recession and not many non-profits are able to hit their fundraising goals. I have a few suggestions to make.

Yes, continue to send out your annual appeal or sell your wares. But consider shifting your organizational focus to two places until all your donors return to the fold: providing services and growing and loving your staff, customer, volunteer pool.

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