Ever wonder if you could fund your film with a grant? Have you thought about selling shares to raise money for your film? Come to the St Louis MCA Chapter’s June meeting to hear how experts in the field are approaching raising money in this tough economy. We’re assembling a panel of professional grant writing, fundraising, and venture capital specialists to present an overview of the prerequisites, processes, and pitfalls of raising money for your project from grant writing to venture capital. Our host is Joshua Routh, who is President of the Board of Crestwood Artspace. Abra-Kid-Abra is Joshua Routh’s home in Artspace.
Since the information presented will also be interest to the artists, such as magicians and sculptors, and arts groups, such as theater organizations and dance troupes, who occupy ArtSpace, MCA attendees will get a chance to meet and to network with the artists, dancers, magicians, actors, actresses, etc. whose organizations are in this unique location.
The panel will feature:
* Anne Borman, MA, is the Editor of The Directory of Missouri Foundations, which is a reference guide tracking key leaders and $10 billion of assets held in charitable foundations in the state. She has a unique approach to raising funds for non-profits.
* Lisa Roth, who is the Annual Campaign Director at YMCA of Greater St. Louis, has 15 years of non-profit experience and 10 years of grant writing, special event and fundraising experience. She previously worked as a Grant Writer at Grants, Ink and was the Associate Executive Director at YMCA of Greater St. Louis – South City & Mid-County branches.
* Robert Wilcox is a member of the board of The Commission for Access and Local Original Programming (CALOP), which awards grants to independent filmmakers to create programs spotlighting our region’s art, culture, and history to air on cable television channels in University City and the surrounding area.
* And more . . .
With input from corporate media specialists, independent producers, and the Artists of ArtSpace, the evening’s discussion will present you with the latest trends in fundraising for the arts, including film. We’ll also tour ArtSpace’s studios and rehearsal spaces before the “After Glow,” which will follow at Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap, also in Crestwood Court.
DATE: Wednesday, June 10
TIME: Networking at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm
COST:
MCA members = free
non-members = $10
students = $5
LOCATION:
ArtSpace at Crestwood Court! Look for the signs!
Crestwood Court is located at 109 Crestwood Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63126.
DIRECTIONS:
Just east of I-270 and I-44 on Watson Road.
##Take I-270 to I-44 East, then to Watson Road exit. Follow Watson 2 miles to the center.
##Take I-44 to Lindbergh exit, then to Watson exit, turn left. Follow Watson 2 miles to the center.
##Take I-70, I-55 or I-64/40 to I-270, to I-44, then to Watson Road exit. Follow Watson Road 2 miles to the center.
*Joshua Routh is a nationally recognized circus performer and the star of “Jadoo – A One Man Comedic Circus. Abra-Kid-Abra teaches and performs magic and related entertainment, such as juggling, balloon art, and clowning, and was one of the first arts groups to move into Artspace.
**In partnership with the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, the ownership and management of Crestwood Court have developed the ArtSpace program to foster growth and development in the St. Louis arts scene. ArtSpace at Crestwood Courts offers the mall’s resources, namely space, to local artists and arts groups and is transforming this once powerful retail destination into the epicenter of arts and culture in St. Louis. Not only does ArtSpace offer unique and affordable location options for artists, but with so many varied and talented people under one roof, the creative sparks are sure to fly. ArtSpace offers the arts community a chance to collaborate with each other, share resources, and engage the community in a breadth of cultural activities.
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