From the Weinberg Center
The Weinberg Center for the Arts in partnership with the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, Frederick Arts Council, Frederick County Art Association, and Give Rise Studio will present a series of Professional Development Workshops for artists and arts nonprofit organizations. The workshops will run from September 10 through October 15, 2024 at New Spire Arts.
Tickets are $30.00 per workshop day or $100.00 for all seven days and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Please note that the $100.00 admission for the full series is only available through the box office, in person or by phone.
The workshop series will feature topics such as:
Grant writing and Fundraising Essentials
Not-for Profit Structure Best Practices & Business Structure Best Practices
Advertising, Marketing & Social Media
Preparedness and Catastrophe Planning
Partnerships and Collaborations, Pitch Sessions, and Networking
Additional topics sourced from a Town Hall meeting for Artists and Arts organizations held on July 22nd at New Spire Arts Stages
Some of the highlights include an introduction to Copyrights and Trademarks, a trends and opportunities panel led by Chad Buterbaugh, Deputy Director of the Maryland State Arts Council, and an interactive "Business of Art" workshop with tips on taking inspirational photos for Instagram, press kits, and portfolios, taught by Bonnie Kern, Gallery Director at Hood College. Other sessions feature a panel for marketing Q&A and a deep dive into special event fundraising led by master fundraiser Chad Barger.
Stephanie Chaiken, Executive Theater Manager at the Weinberg Center, expressed her enthusiasm for the series, saying, “We are super excited about this workshop series, designed for both individual performing, visual and literary artists, and arts organizations. It is also our primary goal for folks to network to build productive relationships with each other. It will be incredible for our community organizations to collaborate with our regions’ artists when planning future projects, and vice versa. So – please attend as many of the sessions as your schedule allows and bring your business cards!!”
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick Maryland, the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.