Fall 2010 Workshops for Artists

The Arts Council has teamed up with Dwelling Place to provide a series of
workshops geared towards the arts in Grand Rapids.
Please join us for some exciting and informational workshops.
Call Angela at the Arts Council (616-459-2787) to reserve your seat.



New Markets

September 2, 2010  •  5:30–7:30pm
Location: Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, 532 Ottawa Ave. NW, 49503
[Parking is available on the street or in the Wolff Group lot.]
Cost: $10 • Free for Arts Council Members and Avenue for the Arts Residents


Join us for a discussion about methods and means for growing your audience. We will look at new ways to sell, market, promote and distribute creative work and services through a variety of local and national opportunities.

Please RSVP to Angela 616-459-2787.



Taxes
October 26th , 2010  •  5:30–7:30pm
Location: Dwelling Place, 101 Sheldon Blvd Suite 2

Cost: $10 • Free for Arts Council Members and Avenue for the Arts Residents


Did you know that you can get a tax break on art supplies? Do you know how to write off artwork when you donated it to a charitable organization? Get prepared for a new tax year by talking with a certified CPA. We will compare different options for filing your taxes as an artist. Pizza dinner included!

Please RSVP to Angela 616-459-2787.



Getting Involved
November 11th , 2010  •  5:30–7:30pm
Location: Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, 532 Ottawa Ave. NW, 49503
[Parking is available on the street or in the Wolff Group lot.]
Cost: $10 • Free for Arts Council Members and Avenue for the Arts Residents


Volunteering can be a great way to learn more about Grand Rapids’ arts and cultural community. As a volunteer, you can receive benefits such as discounted rates to musical performances and getting the inside scoop on how and where to show your artwork. Find out how volunteering can grow your personal network!

Please RSVP to Angela 616-459-2787.



Quarterly Artists Salons
Oct. 13, 2010 & Feb. 23, 2011  •  5:30–7:30pm
October Location: The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, 532 Ottawa Ave. NW

February Location: Division Avenue Arts Collective, 115 South Division
Cost: $5 • Free for Arts Council Members and Avenue for the Arts Residents


Get to know local artists, gallery owners and creative individuals at one of our quarterly salon meet ups! Bring a piece of artwork to display, and be prepared to mix and mingle while munching on local food. Pizza dinner included!

Please RSVP to Angela 616-459-2787.



The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids believes in the arts as a core value, in the power of the arts to promote excellence, cross-cultural understanding and a strong community. We strive to invest our resources and energies to make the arts central to the lives of everyone in our community.


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