Learn the basics of grant writing and proposal preparation. In this workshop, we'll discuss how to interpret grant guidelines, develop compelling proposals, and assemble key supporting materials.

About the Instructor

Jennifer A. Reis, assistant professor of arts administration and entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, is a creative entrepreneur, artist, educator and curator with 25 years experience in arts management and entrepreneurship. Her earned degrees include a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design, and graduate work in arts management, instructional design, studio art, and arts education from Syracuse University, UNC-Greensboro, and Morehead State University. Previously a master facilitator for adult learning initiatives such as the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac entrepreneurship education program and AIR Collaborative’s courses in arts-based community and economic revitalization, she is currently an arts entrepreneurship curricular consultant for Triangle Artworks and the Tamarack Foundation. Through her consulting company Make Do Creative, she works with community and economic development, trade, governmental, and cultural organizations to design, manage, and deliver creativeentrepreneurship curriculum.  She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education.

Creative Economy Series

This workshop is being offered as part of the Creative Economy Workshop Series at MassArt. This series of free, non-credit lectures and webinars is focused on professional development for practicing and aspiring creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and freelancers. To see upcoming workshops visit the Creative Economy Series Eventbrite for Massachusetts College of Art.