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055. Grants, an Introduction

It may not have always been this way, but it seems that grants and other sources of funding are the norm for artists and designers. From public arts grants to student grants to professional grants, there is an expectation that we write and receive grants for the projects we undertake. But how many of us ever took a course in grant writing or had a professor spend the time to outline the process? We sure didn’t.

This week in the studio, Ryan and Garreth sit down to dip a toe in the waters of grant writing to help you understand the first stages of the process and dispel a few myths about grants and what you need to do to get the ball rolling.

Stream our documentary The Builder!
For a limited time, our documentary The Builder is available to stream on Vimeo! The film centers on the art scene in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on Oregon Hill native and contractor Don Childress, who–to the surprise of many–has an incredible contemporary art collection. This collection includes work from Francisco Clemente, Ron Johnson, and Bill Fisher to name just a few. Check out more at The Builder’s website.

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Help Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery!
Our good friend Ken is trying to update Hatchback Gallery to better serve his new city and its art lovers. While he won’t let anyone touch the outside of the gallery, he does want to get a few new parts and build some new walls. We are helping Ken launch a GoFundMe; even a few bucks can be a big help!

Four Horsemen & the Apocalypse!
After a pandemic hiatus, Shockoe Artspace finally has a new exhibition! We have four phenomenal artists who are making some amazing work that will be shown from October to February. For more information, be sure to check out the Shockoe Artspace website.



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