Career Development DTC wants artists to succeed. Here’s what we are doing to help artists gain footing in their careers. 2009 GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES DATES WILL BE POSTED IN EARLY DECEMBER. THE FIRST INTRO WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE IN LATE JANUARY. CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES. RECENT WORKSHOPS: GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ARTISTS 2007-2008 A complete series of one-day workshops designed to help artists refine and develop their professional writing skills. Workshops do not need to be taken in sequence and are open to artists of all disciplines (visual and performing) and all levels of experience. Workshops held at the Salt Lake City Main Library and are limited to ten participants. Slots are filled on a first come first serve basis via registration. Registration info at bottom of page. Artist Resume Workshop Saturday, June 28th, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30 Think that once you have your resume organized you’re home free? Think again. Artists need to organize various resumes for a variety of purposes and there are a hundred different ways to put this document together. This will be focused time on resume strategies. It is suggested that participants prepare a resume draft (three pages maximum) prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation. Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost. Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group. Career Sessions Available by appointment: $60 per hour Career sessions are designed to give artists specific help and one-on-one attention. The focus of each session is indicated by the artist and can be used for editing written materials, consultation on their career, advice on proposals, advice on financial issues, or any other aspect of a creative life. Consultants offer an outside perspective, experience, and helpful information. These help sessions can be for individuals, creative groups, or organizations. This is an opportunity for undivided attention and focused discussion about the steps you are taking (or want to take) to advance your career. RECENT: Artist Biography Workshop Saturday, May 31st, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30 The artist's biography brings YOU into your art. It is often the first document presenters and grant panels read in order to get a sense of who you are. If you have trouble talking about yourself or telling your story in an effective concise way - you should attend this workshop. We will practice looking at different types of bios and we'll tell you exactly what should you should include in your bio. You can't market yourself without this document so come to the workshop and get 'er done! Artist Statement Workshop Saturday, April 12th, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30 The dreaded artist’s statement! If writing this important statement about you and your work has given you nightmares - this is the workshop for you. Take a deep breath and join the group for an afternoon of deconstructing this beast. It is suggested that participants prepare an artist statement draft (one page maximum) prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation. Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost. Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group. Introduction to Grant Writing for Artists Saturday, December 1st, 2007 from 9:00am - 1:00pm Workshop Fee: $50 (take home materials and snacks provided). Workshop is limited to ten participants. Location: Salt Lake City Main Library This will be the best $50 you ever spent! If you don’t know how to navigate writing a grant – we’ll be walking you step-by-step through the process. Learn the harsh reality of the granting process and how to play the game to your advantage. For those with prior grant writing experience, you can learn how to become more competitive and find the “next step” in your funding pursuits. This workshop is geared toward individual artists or creative groups of all levels working in all disciplines of visual and performing arts. Organizational granting and fiscal sponsorship will be touched upon as well. This workshop is timed to prep local artists who are planning to apply for the Individual Artist Grants through the Utah Arts Council – application is due in early January. This is an opportunity to learn from people who know this process well…and you won’t learn it in school!! Who's teaching? Amy Caron is an award-winning local multidisciplinary artist. She has received numerous grant and fellowship awards and reviewed countless applications while curating a range of events including film festivals, performance concerts, and art gallery exhibitions. Amy has written articles for international magazines and offers a unique perspective as both a working artist and an active curator. She has a healthy stack of acceptance letters and an even healthier stack of rejection letters. Come hear war stories galore and learn how to take the best angle with the grant battle. Heather Sneddon is an Attorney at Law and a graduate of Brown University. Her profession requires the grammatical perfection and concise dynamic language so many artists lack. Heather has reviewed and edited numerous artistic grant proposals for her most excellent and best looking friend Amy Caron and for other average looking people completing applications for medical school, law school, and other intimidating endeavors. As a patron of the arts, Heather has a grasp on the current climate of the art scene and can help artists format a written presentation that gets noticed. REGISTRATION: send an email to programs@dancetheatrecoalition.org to notify us you want to sign up - class sizes are limited to ten participants. You can pay online via Pay Pal account or debit or credit card by clicking on the button below. You do not need a Pay Pal account to pay with your debit or credit card on the Pay Pal site. You can also call us with your card information at 860-4474 or send a check snail mail (do not hand deliver) to: Dance Theatre Coalition, 1134 East 3300 South #211, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106 (make checks out to Dance Theatre Coalition).

Career Development

DTC wants artists to succeed. Here’s what we are doing to help artists gain footing in their careers.

2009 GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES DATES WILL BE POSTED IN EARLY DECEMBER. THE FIRST INTRO WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE IN LATE JANUARY. CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES.

RECENT WORKSHOPS:

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ARTISTS 2007-2008

A complete series of one-day workshops designed to help artists refine and develop their professional writing skills. Workshops do not need to be taken in sequence and are open to artists of all disciplines (visual and performing) and all levels of experience. Workshops held at the Salt Lake City Main Library and are limited to ten participants. Slots are filled on a first come first serve basis via registration. Registration info at bottom of page.

Artist Resume Workshop

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30

Think that once you have your resume organized you’re home free? Think again. Artists need to organize various resumes for a variety of purposes and there are a hundred different ways to put this document together. This will be focused time on resume strategies. It is suggested that participants prepare a resume draft (three pages maximum) prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation. Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost. Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group.

Career Sessions

Available by appointment: $60 per hour

Career sessions are designed to give artists specific help and one-on-one attention. The focus of each session is indicated by the artist and can be used for editing written materials, consultation on their career, advice on proposals, advice on financial issues, or any other aspect of a creative life. Consultants offer an outside perspective, experience, and helpful information. These help sessions can be for individuals, creative groups, or organizations. This is an opportunity for undivided attention and focused discussion about the steps you are taking (or want to take) to advance your career.

RECENT:

Artist Biography Workshop

Saturday, May 31st, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30

The artist's biography brings YOU into your art. It is often the first document presenters and grant panels read in order to get a sense of who you are. If you have trouble talking about yourself or telling your story in an effective concise way - you should attend this workshop. We will practice looking at different types of bios and we'll tell you exactly what should you should include in your bio. You can't market yourself without this document so come to the workshop and get 'er done!

Artist Statement Workshop

Saturday, April 12th, 2008 9:00am – 11:30am Workshop fee: $30

The dreaded artist’s statement! If writing this important statement about you and your work has given you nightmares - this is the workshop for you. Take a deep breath and join the group for an afternoon of deconstructing this beast. It is suggested that participants prepare an artist statement draft (one page maximum) prior to the workshop, although this is not required for participation. Artists who submit drafts will benefit by receiving specific and thorough edits from the teachers who will review and edit drafts prior to the workshop at no extra cost. Artists will be asked to share and discuss drafts with the group.

Introduction to Grant Writing for Artists

Saturday, December 1st, 2007 from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Workshop Fee: $50 (take home materials and snacks provided). Workshop is limited to ten participants.

Location: Salt Lake City Main Library

This will be the best $50 you ever spent! If you don’t know how to navigate writing a grant – we’ll be walking you step-by-step through the process. Learn the harsh reality of the granting process and how to play the game to your advantage. For those with prior grant writing experience, you can learn how to become more competitive and find the “next step” in your funding pursuits. This workshop is geared toward individual artists or creative groups of all levels working in all disciplines of visual and performing arts. Organizational granting and fiscal sponsorship will be touched upon as well. This workshop is timed to prep local artists who are planning to apply for the Individual Artist Grants through the Utah Arts Council – application is due in early January. This is an opportunity to learn from people who know this process well…and you won’t learn it in school!!

Who's teaching?

Amy Caron is an award-winning local multidisciplinary artist. She has received numerous grant and fellowship awards and reviewed countless applications while curating a range of events including film festivals, performance concerts, and art gallery exhibitions. Amy has written articles for international magazines and offers a unique perspective as both a working artist and an active curator. She has a healthy stack of acceptance letters and an even healthier stack of rejection letters. Come hear war stories galore and learn how to take the best angle with the grant battle.

Heather Sneddon is an Attorney at Law and a graduate of Brown University. Her profession requires the grammatical perfection and concise dynamic language so many artists lack. Heather has reviewed and edited numerous artistic grant proposals for her most excellent and best looking friend Amy Caron and for other average looking people completing applications for medical school, law school, and other intimidating endeavors. As a patron of the arts, Heather has a grasp on the current climate of the art scene and can help artists format a written presentation that gets noticed.

REGISTRATION: send an email to programs@dancetheatrecoalition.org to notify us you want to sign up - class sizes are limited to ten participants.

You can pay online via Pay Pal account or debit or credit card by clicking on the button below. You do not need a Pay Pal account to pay with your debit or credit card on the Pay Pal site. You can also call us with your card information at 860-4474 or send a check snail mail (do not hand deliver) to:

Dance Theatre Coalition, 1134 East 3300 South #211, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106 (make checks out to Dance Theatre Coalition).