National Endowment for the Arts Grants Workshop

The National Endowment for the Arts Grants Workshop is coming to Hamilton Garden on Thursday, October 29, at 9:30 AM. It's a session built for artists and arts organizations in Philadelphia who want to get a handle on the National Endowment for the Arts' grant opportunities and the process of applying for federal grants to support art projects. If you've been thinking about a project but haven't known where to start with the funding side of things, this is exactly the kind of morning to clear that up.

The workshop focuses on the NEA's grant programs, so you'll get a look at what they fund and how the federal application process actually works. It's not just about the NEA, either. Staff from Creative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Creative Industries, and Mid Atlantic Arts will be there to talk about other grant opportunities they're aware of, which means you can walk away with a few different leads rather than just one. It's a good chance to hear from people who know the landscape and can point you toward the right programs for your specific work.

Since it's a workshop, the idea is to walk through the details rather than just listen to a presentation. If you're an individual artist or part of an arts organization, you'll find the information relevant whether you're just starting to look for funding or you've applied before and want to refine your approach. Having representatives from Creative Philadelphia and the other agencies in the room also makes it a good spot to connect with people who work in the city's arts funding scene.

The workshop is free and takes place at Hamilton Garden, inside The Kimmel Center at 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. It starts at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 29.