Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone 814.772.7051
Fax 814.772.7049
Artist Opportunities
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts
2008-2009 Project Stream Grants
Free informational grant workshops!
The Elk County Council on the Arts in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Project Stream. PPA project stream grants are available to support arts activities in the Elk, Forest , Jefferson and McKean counties that take place between Sept. 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009.
Both organizations and individual artists are eligible and
applications must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2008.
Learn more about eligibility and the application process at one of these upcoming free workshops:
In Elk County:
When: May 19 at 2 PM
Where: Elk County Council on the Arts Gallery
237 Main Street Ridgway
In Forest County:
When: May 22 at 2 PM
Where: The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts
Cooksburg, PA
In Jefferson County:
When: May 22 at 7 PM
Where: Brockwayville Depot
In McKean County:
When: May 27 at 11 AM
Where: Kane Area Community Center
Kane, PA
You may attend the workshop of your choice regardless of the
county in which your organization is located.
Each workshop lasts approximately one hour and will cover the grant cycle,
eligibility, restrictions and overall grant writing suggestions.
To register for a workshop please call (814) 772-7051 or email
eccota@windstream.net
with your name, address, telephone and date of desired workshop.
Core Marketing
Material Workshop
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Wilds Artisan Workgroup
The PA Wilds Artisan Workshop will be hosting free workshops in April, 2008 to help regional artisans
develop or enhance their core marketing materials. Upon registration, artisan will receive the portfolio
template for the PA Wilds Artisan Project. Artisans will need to bring a draft of their portfolio using this
template, and any products they wish to have photographed at the workshop. Pre-registration
required - (814) 642-2295 or karen@pottercountyedcouncil.org .
Four Dates and Locations to Choose From
Monday, April 14 - Clinton County Arts Council, Lock Haven
Saturday, April 19 - Kane Community Center, Kane
Saturday, April 26 - Galeton High School, Galeton
Monday, April 28 - Penn State DuBois, DuBois
Morning Sessions - 8 AM - Noon
or
Afternoon Session - 1 PM - 5 PM
Limited to 10 participants per session
Workshop Agenda
● Overview of the PA Wilds Artisan Project
● Importance of Core Marketing Materials
● One-on-one Writing Assistance
● Product Photography
Why Should You Attend
● In order to be included in any of the PA Wilds Artisan Development Initiatives,
you will need to use the Portfolio Template used in this workshop.
● You can use the components from the Portfolio Template to help you
create additional marketing materials
● Several artisans will be selected to have their products highlights in the PA Wilds Artisan Display
which will be used at regional, statewide and potentially national events.
2008 Festival of the Arts
Sponsored by DuBois Area Council on the Arts
| Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10:00a.m. to 5p.m. (NO RAIN DATE) | |
| Greetings, Artists and Craftsmen: | |
| The DUBOIS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS was founded 20 years ago by the DuBois Business and Professional Association. The purpose was two-fold: to attract people to the Downtown...and to provide a "community event" that would feature traditional crafts, fine arts, and live performances. We invite you to participate in Festival 2008. | |
| Applications should be returned by May 16th and space assignments will be mailed by May 20th. If you have questions, please contact Festival Coordinator Marianne Fyda, representing the DuBois Area Council on the Arts (DACOTA) at (814) 371-6809. | |
| If you are a craftsman, a demonstration would be appreciated, though not a requirement. We look forward to having you join in our celebration of the arts in DuBois! | |
| Location: Under tents on West Long Avenue, in Historic Downtown DuBois, between Brady and High Streets. | |
| Categories: Photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, painting, graphics and drawing, fabrics and fiber, quilting, wood, metal, leather, and other traditional crafts (theorem, herbs, candle-making, basketry, etc.) | |
| Standards: All work must be designed and executed by the artist. Not acceptable are: items made from commercial kits, stencils and patterns, plastic flowers, imports, molds, macrame, copies, shell crafts, and embellished commercial object. All work must be for sale unless otherwise noted. All artists and craftsmen must be 18 years of age or older. | |
| Screening: To insure a high level of quality, a jury made up of DACOTA members will screen all applicants. Potential exhibitors should submit three slides or photographs with their application and a check for the appropriate fees. For the return of the slides/photos, please include a SASE (with $0.82 postage). Notification of acceptance will be mailed before the deadline for reservations. (Note: Previous exhibitors do not need to submit slides or photos.) | |
| Display Spaces: Exhibitors are assigned a covered space of 9 feet by 10 feet, or an uncovered space of 10 feet by 10 feet. (You provide your own cover). Exhibitors must provide their own display equipment, set-up, and dismantling. Each booth must show exhibitors name. DACOTA reserves the right to rearrange or remove displays deemed unacceptable. Please plan to arrive in time to set up before 9:00a.m. After set-up, vehicles must be moved to an off-street location. | |
| Liability: DACOTA will not assume liability for loss or damage to art. Submission of the application form for participation in FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2008 is in agreement of the applicant to the conditions of this prospectus. | |
| Fees: A set-up fee to partially cover the cost of advertising and promotion is $35.00 per 9' by 10' space under our cover, and $30.00 per 10' by 10' space under your cover. Space assignments will be accepted on a first-come basis. Add $10.00 per space for electrical hook-up. Expanded advertising will cover approximately a 75 mile radius around DuBois. Applications must be received by May 16th in order to promote the event. | |
| NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATION AFTER MAY 30TH. | |
| DuBois Festival of the Arts 2008 is open free of charge to the public. Live entertainment, community involvement, festive food and drink are festival standards. The Festival is co-sponsored by the DuBois Area Council on the Arts and the DuBois Area Chamber of Commerce, with additionl funding and generous support from individuals, businesses and organizations in the DuBois Area, and a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. |
Elk County Council on the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The official registration and financial information of Elk
County Council on the Arts may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free,
within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
©2007, Elk County Council on the Arts