Unlocking Funding: A Practical Guide
Unlocking Funding: A Practical Guide (2024) is an artist-centered workshop designed to address the lack of knowledge around cultural funding.
The workshop took place on May 23, 2024, at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, Netherlands, following an invitation from ARTJAM to join their first edition of THE ARTJAM SESSIONS. This series delves into the practicalities of pursuing a career within the arts and culture sector.
Unlocking Funding: A Practical Guide offers essential tools and strategies to navigate the funding process effectively and secure financial support for arts projects. I introduced participants to a dynamic roadmap to conceptualize and fundraise for their projects - from Ideation to Writing, through Budgeting and Reporting. With interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative exercises, participants acquired actionable skills to start or further their careers in the creative sector.
The workshop also emphasized the importance of building and maintaining a network of potential funding sources, including public grants, private foundations, and individual donors. Attendees left with a clearer understanding of how to position their projects within the current funding landscape and how to communicate their value to potential funders.
Unlocking Funding: A Practical Guide builds on my experience leading the workshop Pro(duction) (2022), restating my commitment to empowering artists with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive.
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Workshop Leader
Sofia Vieira
Host Organisation
ARTJAM