Note: due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this workshop will now take place remotely. The schedule, structure of the workshop has been modified accordingly. The application deadline has also been extended to 1pm on April 13, 2020. Contactez harris@playwrights.ca pour toutes questions sur l'atelier.
Using innovative and interactive activities, Jesse Stong (Art Educator/Playwright)will support emerging artists as they develop strong applications for their own future project grants. From seeding and exploring initial ideas to developing dynamic writing samples, participants will have the opportunity to elaborate and articulate project outlines with realistic timelines and budgets. By the end of these hands-on sessions, each participant will leave with their own completed first draft of a grant proposal, as well as strategies on seeking diverse sources of funding, independent fundraising strategies, and guidance on partnerships-building strategies for the future life of their proposed project.
Revised Schedule:
(atelier en deux séances)
Part 1 – Tuesday, April 28: 12pm-2pm
Séance 2 – Thursday, April 30: 12pm-2pm
In addition to the group sessions, individual or smaller group calls will be scheduled based on the participants’ availability.
Lieu :
L'atelier se déroulera à distance via un logiciel de visioconférence.
Fee:
$45
(Please contact us if this fee would be a barrier to your participation)
Comment postuler
- Joignez une notice biographique ou un cv ainsi qu’une courte description de votre intérêt pour cet atelier.
- Envoyez votre inscription à harris@playwrights.ca avec en objet Exploring Practice with Jesse Stong.
- Apply before 1 PM on April 13, 2020
- Due to the revised format of the workshop, the number of participants may be limited to ensure that each participant gets the most out of the workshop.
Topics Covered
- Conseils et trucs généraux de rédaction
- Gestion du stress et des échéanciers; inscrire la rédaction de demande de subvention dans sa démarche artistique.
- Hands-On Project Proposal Building (developing treatment, describing project)
- Creative Activities (exploring innovative grant writing processes)
- Expression authentique et attrayante du besoin d’un soutien
- Group Brainstorm Sessions (exploring ideas, developing proposals further in the workshop)
- Editing and Increasing Impact (How to sharpen your grant)
- Planification des étapes concrètes en vue du dépôt de la demande
- Ongoing Discussions/Group Sharing of Resources/Sources of Funding
Expectations
- Please come to the workshop with a project/residency idea they are genuinely interested in developing a grant proposal for (the idea can be fully developed or a seed of a new project)
- Participation aux échanges d’idées sur votre projet et sur ceux des autres membres du groupe.
- Parvenir à établir un plan clair pour l’achèvement de la rédaction de votre demande de subvention.
About the Instructor
Jesse Stong est le fier papa de jumeaux. Il est diplômé du programme d’écriture dramatique de la National Theatre School of Canada et obtenu une maîtrise en pédagogie de l’art de l’Université Concordia. Jesse est artiste, dramaturge et enseignant reconnu.
Over the years, he has supported over 100 emerging Canadian storytellers as director of our Young Creators Unit. He also leads our New Stories Project Unit for artist with different abilities.
Jesse was recently Manager of Children’s Programming for Watchmojo.com, Associate Curator for the National Arts Centre Disability Summit, and Host of the Montreal English Theatre Awards. He is currently developing an intermedia puppetry project launching fall 2020.
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