This workshop focuses on writing a convincing project description for Arts Nova Scotia and Canada Council creation grants as well as other applications. The instructor will discuss how to position yourself and your practice in a way that supports your proposal and what jury members look for when reviewing submissions. Participants are asked to bring in their partially completed applications for feedback. The workshop will not cover aspects such as CVs or artist statements, and does not guarantee success, but aims to improve grant and proposal writing skills.
Katie Belcher, born in Ottawa, is based in Halifax where she earned her BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Katie Belcher’s drawings have been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her most recent solo exhibition, In time’s furrows, was drawn on site at Queen Street Studios (Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013). She has received both provincial and federal grants, and participated in residencies in Canada and Europe—most notably the Canada Council for the Arts studio at the Cité Internationale des arts (Paris, France, 2012). In addition to her artistic practice, Belcher works as a curator and arts administrator, currently directing Eyelevel Gallery, an artist-run centre in Halifax, Canada. She is also one of four managing artists for HERMES, a newly formed artist’s co-operative.
VANS’ Professional Development Workshop Series is presented in an effort to keep members and visual artists informed of best professional practices in the visual arts. As this is our VAN’s Anniversary, workshops are $40 for members and non-members!
For more info or to register online: www.visualarts.ns.ca/vans-workshops/