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Wellspring Stampede 2009

Canyon Lake Park
Sunday, Apr 26, 2009

8-9am registration
9:30 start time

A Benefit Run for Wellspring providing services for local youth with chemical dependency or behavioral problems. Bring the entire family and friends.

 

 For more information call 718-4870 or register online at www.wellspringrc.org.

 

Yoga for Athletes & Artists


Dahl Cyclorama
Sat, May 9, 2009

3pm

Open to everybody! Presented by Doc Savage of Yoga Studio, Inc. as part of the Dahl Mountain Culture Festival in the Cyclorama mural gallery. Bring your mats, bolsters, or blocks, no dressing rooms so arrive in your comfortable workout gear.

 

Cost: Donation to the Dahl.

 

 

Grant Seminars

Money For Artists & Arts Organizations: An Introduction to Available Grants

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

 

Are you an artist, performer or arts group trying to get a project off the ground?  Need funding?

 On Friday January 16 at the Dahl Arts Center, the South Dakota Arts Council will present Money For Artists & Arts Organizations: An Introduction to Available Grants. This is a set of two different free, informative workshops to help artists, performers, and arts groups find out about current available grants for which they can apply. South Dakota Arts Council Assistant Director Michael Pangburn will present information & answer questions.

Whether you are a musician, painter, sculptor, writer, photographer, dancer, actor or other type of artist or performer…or part of an arts group or organization...there is money available to help you purchase materials, fund projects and series of events, and much more!

Get an introduction to current available grants so you can start working on applying for them.  These workshops pertain to grants which are due March 1, 2009.

A Workshop for Individual Artists/Performers will be held on Friday January 16, 2009 from 11:20am-12:20pm at the Dahl Arts Center. Attendees can learn about two different grants available for individual artists and performers:

$3000 Grant for Artists / Performers: Funds available to set aside time to pursue their work, to purchase materials and equipment, to produce new work, aid in the marketing or promotion of a specific project, or reach new audiences for existing work.

$6000 Grant for Artist / Performer Collaboration: Funds available to support two South Dakotan artists or one South Dakotan artist and one out-of-state artist to expand horizons and artistic base.

A Workshop for Arts Groups will be held on Friday January 16, 2009 from 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Dahl Arts Center. Attendees can learn about two different grants available for arts groups:

Project Grant: Funds available to assist non-profit organizations present an arts activity for the general public which meets specific needs of the organization.

Small Organization Season Support Grant: Funds available to assist small non-profit arts organizations present a season of activities that meet the needs of the organization.

Both workshops are free and open to the public. Attend one or both.

Limited seats available - please reserve your spot in advance: By phone: 394.4101 ext. 200.  In person: Dahl Arts Center, corner of 7th & Kansas City St. downtown Rapid City
 

2008 Series

ArtSmart Series Continues
Calling artists, arts organizations and businesses...come together to network, learn about and discuss arts business related topics. Each session will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Dahl Education Complex conference room at 7th & Kansas City Street. There is no cost, but please register in advance so we have enough chairs! (394-4101, ext 200, contact@thedahl.org) Bring your brown bag lunch!

Tues Feb 19  - Media Releases & Public Service Announcements
Write a message for the medium. Radio, TV and newspaper need the basics, but in different formats and at different times.  Find out what they are, how to write them, and how to get your information to the right people and media contacts so your community will find out about your business & events

Tues Mar 18 - Arts & Economic Prosperity
The arts mean business. Listen to a synopsis of the recent Economic Impact of the Arts study and find out how to use the facts proven by the study to apply for grants and ask sponsors to help fund your organization or events.

Tues Apr 15 - Volunteer Management
Need help running events, making phone calls or organizing information but don’t want the hassle of using clones? This session covers the practical methods  for  finding and keeping volunteers dedicated to your mission, and the benefits of having volunteers.

Tues May 20 - Low Cost Marketing & Elements of Great Design
It’s not brain surgery; it’s brain stimulation. Learn simple marketing tools to get the word out about what your  arts  business  or organization has to offer, without having to empty your pockets. Also, learn what catches the eye and captures the heart of your potential customers, making them yours.

Tues Jun 17 - Joint Marketing & Creative Partnerships
Cookies and milk, movies and popcorn, art audiences and sports crowds, some things just go together. Learn how to strengthen your effectiveness.  Learn to multiply and diversify your audience by partnering creatively with other local and regional business and organizations.

REGISTER NOW!
call: 605.394.4101  ext. 200
or email: contact@thedahl.org

 

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