The ACGL is committed to providing formal and informal educational training workshops that are low cost to arts and cultural members ($10 for non-members) on topics such as grant writing, promotion, social media, fund development, legal, accounting practices and other services.
If you'd like to RSVP to any workshop and registration has not yet opened, please email katie@lansingarts.org.
Below is the list of informative and engaging workshops and mixers scheduled for 2011 - 2012:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 10am until approximately 12pm
Basic Contractual Concepts for Artists, with Katharine M. Marchyok of Kordenbrock and Associates
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Lansing law firm Kordenbrock & Associates will lead an educational overview on what creatives need to know about contracts. Bring your questions and learn what you need to know contracts!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Basic Budgeting for Your Creative Practice, with MSUFCU CPA
MSUFCU Downtown Branch, 140 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933
Join financial professionals from the MSU Federal Credit Union as they provide an overview of basic budgeting concepts and tools to help build your creative practice!
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 10am until approximately 12pm
Copyright, Trademark and Fair Use Issues for Creatives, with Katharine M. Marchyok of Kordenbrock and Associates
MSUFCU Downtown Branch, 140 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933
Lansing law firm Kordenbrock & Associates will address basic intellectual property issues for artists or creative entrepreneurs and will take your questions.
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 4 pm until approximately 5 pm
Individual Artist Grant Program and Application Informational Workshop
Arts Council of Greater Lansing, 1208 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Gain tips on writing a successful grant application, and view a past application that was awarded funding for reference. The workshop is free, but please RSVP at katie@lansingarts.org. The workshop is not an obligatory part of the application process, but is offered as a service to potential applicants.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Creating an Intern Program for Your Arts or Culture Organization, with Amanda Avila of Prima Civitas
MSUFCU Downtown Branch, 140 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933
Get the tools to build a successful intern program for your arts or culture organization. Join the Arts Council and Prima Civitas as they give tips for how to find and work with interns as well as an overview of the Prima Civitas Employers Internship Toolkit.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Social Media Strategy for Arts and Culture, with Kirsten Khire, Communications Manager for MSU College of Communication Arts & Sciences
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Join social media savvy members of the Michigan State University Cultural Engagement Council Communicators group as they give advice and research-based recommendations for effective ways to engage the community using social media.
Thursday, March 16, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Planning for Career Success as an Artist or Creative Entrepreneur, with Jerry Jennings, Courageous Journey Assistant Director at the Michigan Association of School Administrators
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Join career coach Jerry Jennings in defining a personal vision of success and learn how to create a realistic career plan as a creative entrepreneur. Explore your goals and how to achieve them.
April 5, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
The Art of Networking, with Lisa Wiley Parker of Find A Fit, LLC
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Join Lisa Wiley Parker, owner of Find A Fit, LLC as she gives tips for how to talk about your artwork or creative projects with others. Learn basic tips for how to network and make good connections in the community.
May 3, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Tax Preparation Tips for Artists and Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations, with MSUFCU CPA
MSUFCU Downtown Branch, 140 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933
MSU Federal Credit Union professionals will give an overview of tax preparation for artists and arts and culture organizations and will be on hand to take your questions.
June 5, 2012 – 5:30-7:30pm
Creative Mixer
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Enjoy a free informal gathering with refreshments, snacks, and colleagues. Come discover the interesting and innovative projects churning right here, right now and explore the possibilities for creation and collaboration in greater Lansing!
August 2, 2012 – 10am until approximately 12pm
Human Resources Management for Non-profits with Julie Mann of JMann Consulting
MICA Gallery, 1210 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Come learn the latest on human resources in terms of regulations and best practices regarding employees. Bring your questions and get ready to learn from a local leader in the human resources field!