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Art News in Augusta June 19-24

19 Jun Art News in Augusta June 19-24

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2018 Arts Award Dinner & Annual Meeting this Thursday, 6-8pm

Accomplishments of local artists, arts leaders to be recognized, & the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Augusta Arts Council
Join us to celebrate excellence in the Arts this Thursday! Show this year’s award winners your support and celebrate with the Arts Council as we turn 50 this year!

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Westobou to Release 2018 Lineup at Free Event This Sunday!

Westobou is set to release its upcoming festival lineup at a special event Sunday, June 24, 4-9pm!
Enjoy two free movies on the SRP Park baseball field and be among the first to know the lineup for Westobou’s 2018 Festival!
Registration is requested in advance. Click here to RSVP online.
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City Arts Grants Applications Open Now – Deadline August 2

Applications for FY19 grants through the City Arts Grants program are open now! This program distributes funds from the City of Augusta to arts-focused nonprofits based in Richmond County. The deadline for all application materials will be due by August 2.

 
New this year
  • Answers to narrative questions are requested in Microsoft Word Document format
  • Project grants have returned to a $5,000 maximum
  • The grading rubric used by panelists will be viewable by applicants

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Aspirations for Artists workshop schedule this Summer

Don’t miss the next session of Aspirations for artists – July 10! Learn the benefits of insuring yourself and your artwork to protect your personal finances, with speaker Preston Moss.

Expert speakers will present on each topic and answer any questions attendees may have.  See below for the workshop schedule and descriptions of each session. Free for members of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, $5 for non-members (cash or card at the door)

Upcoming sessions

July 10 – Insurance for Artists with Preston Moss

August 14 – Navigating Taxes as an Artist with Summer Bell

Learn more and RSVP at AugustaArts.com

Got an idea for a session you would like to see in the Fall? Let us know!
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Upcoming Webinar – The benefits of DIY Fundraising

Crowdrise by Gofundme is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 28 about the benefits of DIY Fundraising, with special guest speaker from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Learn about different crowdfunding strategies for fundraising for your nonprofit. Click here to register at fundraising.crowdrise.com.