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Scores of cultural organizations and individual artists reside in western Massachusetts, contributing immeasurably to the quality of life in our region. In an effort to support this work, we have assembled a sampling of resources to help these creative folks to plan and promote their programs and events.
Current and Upcoming Alliance Programs and Publications
| | | New events are currently in the planning stages--watch this page for upcoming events!!! | | WMAA Annual Meeting | | | The WMAA Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday May 24th at 4pm. Save the date and check back soon for more details |
Past Alliance Programs and Publications
Current and Upcoming Alliance Programs and Publications
| | | New events are currently in the planning stages--watch this page for upcoming events!!! | | WMAA Annual Meeting | | | The WMAA Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday May 24th at 4pm. Save the date and check back soon for more details | | Hidden Tech Matchmaking Session | | | WMAA Steering Committee Member, Christine Texiera, will be presenting on a panel discussion at this program designed to reach small business owners who are interested in working with non-profits (in a volunteer or reduced fee capacity) on computer projects. Representatives of non-profit arts and cultural organizations are encouraged to attend! |
Past Alliance Programs and Publications
| Reinforcing Critical Links Planning Summit | | | The forum featured discussion of practical strategies for using the research and of implications for: Advocacy, Research, Teacher preparation, Assessment, Curriculum development, Transfer of Learning. | | Forum for Funding in the Arts | | | This event introduced participants to funding options for regional art programs and initiatives. The event included a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities and the Massachusetts Service Alliance. | | Learning Partnerships in the Arts | | | At this event, participants were updated on the activities of the working groups met since the last forum in November, after which Dr. Craig Dreeszen, Director of the Arts Extension Service at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, presented a structured workshop on his nationally-acclaimed "Learning Partnerships" program. | | Making a Living as an Artist | | | A panel of artists and service providers discussed professional development opportunities available to individual artists in Western Massachusetts. Panelists discussed information and ideas about business planning, career development,funding opportunities and statewide organizations that serve artists. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Western Massachusetts Arts Alliance, the event was free and open to the public | | Forum for Partnerships in the Arts | | | On May 24, 2000, the University invited key administrators from the University and from cultural and educational institutions in the western Massachusetts community to explore the topic of partnerships in the arts. The Forum had two primary goals: (1) to assess the needs of community partners in building partnerships with the University and (2) to faciliate networking between campus organizations and community partners. |
| Council on Foundations | | | Council on Foundations offers national information on foundations. | | Massachusetts Cultural Council | | | Massachusetts Cultural Council provides grants, and technical assistance. Local Cultural Councils in each Massachusetts community also award grants to artists, schools, and community organizations on behalf of the state agency. | | Foundation Center | | | The Foundation Center has directories of foundations and advice to fundraisers. | | National Endowment for the Arts | | | National Endowment for the Arts information on federal grants and links to other resources. | | Americans for the Arts | | | This national service organization offers a variety of tools to assist with your advocacy efforts, including an arts advocacy toolkit, listserv, research reports and legislative voting records for the U.S. Congress. | | Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts | | | Association of Grantsmakers offers a Massachusetts Grantmakers Directory and a grants library. Online access requires m |
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- Directory of Artists and Cultural Organizations in Region
- List of Media Outlets in Region
- Funding Links (where to find funding information)
- Artist Tip Sheets (health insurance, small business financing, etc.)
- Exhibition Opportunities
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