Arts E-News
February 17, 2006
Laura A. Scanlan, Executive Director, DE Division of the
Arts
www.artsdel.org
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Latest Topics!
Fundraising 101: An Overview Workshop on Fund
Development
The Delaware Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is presenting an opportunity for persons new to the fundraising field or those wishing to brush up on the basics to learn from top professionals in the field. With one workshop location each in New Castle County and in Kent County, the day is designed to give workshop attendees information on the basic elements of fund development. Learn about annual giving, planned giving, donor prospecting and cultivation, grant writing and how to best utilize board members.
In support of this professional development opportunity, the Delaware Division of the Arts will offer grants to Delaware arts organizations and community-based organizations with arts programs interested in taking advantage of one of these workshops. The Division will subsidize 80% of the workshop fee for one representative per organization. Please review the instructions provided in the Information and Registration Form (see link below) and respond by the stated deadline. For further information, call Sheila Dean Ross, Technical Assistance Coordinator, 302-577-8286.
Ben Cameron to Speak at Delaware Theatre Company
Ben Cameron, Executive Director of the Theatre Communications Group will Speak on "Building Vibrant Communities through the Arts." The Delaware State Arts Council and the Delaware Division of the Arts together with the Delaware Theatre Company invites the public to hear Ben Cameron's commentary on the significant role of the arts in our lives and our communities. The event is Thursday, March 16 at 5-6 p.m. Reception to follow. The event is free but a seat must be reserved. Please call the Delaware Theatre Company Box Office at 302-594-1100 to reserve a seat.
 Spring/Summer 2006 Art Guide features "Wine Label Study" by Andrew Criss |
Art Guide
The Spring-Summer issue of Art Guide will be coming out on March 15. Feature stories include the Andrew Wyeth exhibits in the region, art galleries at the beach, and summer theater productions. Copies are available throughout the state including at galleries, museums, antique shops and performing arts venues To receive a copy in the mail go to www.artguidedelaware.com. The next deadline for events listed in the calendar section is July 7, 2006.
DDOA Seeks Mezzanine Gallery/Volunteer Services Coordinator
The Delaware Division of the Arts has an opening for the position of Mezzanine Gallery and Volunteer Services Coordinator
See our website for the full posting at www.artsdel.org
Submit Information to DDOA
- Calendar information for the May/June issue of Artline is due by April 1, 2006
- DDOA will be posting information about summer arts camps on our website. To be included in the listing, please submit program information by March 17.
- Information can be sent by email or by mail; DE Division of the Arts, 820 N. French St., Wilmington, DE 19801
DDOA Grant Deadline
Just a reminder of the March 1* deadline for the following Delaware Division of the Arts grant applications:
General Operating Support
Public Impact
Arts Stabilization
Technical Assistance
Education Resource
Education Partnerships
Project SupportApplications must be in our office by 4:30 p.m. (if hand-delivered) or postmarked by March 1st (if mailed). All applications are available on our web site at www.artsdel.org/grants