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The Cultural Arts Division (CAD) of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office provides leadership and management for the City’s cultural arts programs and for the development of arts and cultural industries as an economic development strategy on behalf of the City.
The Cultural Arts Division is responsible for the Cultural Arts Funding Programs, Art In Public Places Program, community based arts development, and programs to assist the development of music, film and creative industries in Austin, as well as initiatives designed to support and encourage the community’s unique cultural identity and vitality.
Latest news from the Cultural Arts Division:
October is National Arts and Humanities Month
On October 2, Austin City Council passed a proclamation recognizing October 2008 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Austin.
In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Cultural Arts Division, CreateAustin, and Austin Circle of Theaters have designated October 16 – November 2 as the time to "Get Your Art On" in Austin. Recognized by City Council in an October 15 proclamation, Get Your Art On is an outgrowth of the Free Night of Theater that invites you to enjoy a two week city-wide fest celebrating Austin’s arts, culture, and creativity.
Visit www.NowPlayingAustin.com to find out where you can Get Your Art On.
Fundamentals of Arts Advocacy
On September 30, the Cultural Arts Division, as part of the Take it to the Next Level workshop series, brought Jay Dick, Director of State and Local Government Affairs for Americans for the Arts, to give a presentation on the "Fundamentals of Arts Advocacy." A copy of his presentation is available here (PDF, 1MB).
Cultural Arts Division Technical Assistance Workshop Series
The Cultural Arts Division is offering several new workshops designed for artists, arts organizations, arts businesses and art lovers. Below you will find a listing of the upcoming classes and registration information as it becomes available:
CLASSES IN THE WORKS |
Winter |
Nuts & Bolts of Cultural Space Development |
Winter |
Public Art "Round Robin": Matching Artists with Resources |
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PAST CLASSES
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6/25/08 |
Debt Management for Creative Industries Entrepreneurs |
7/9/08 |
Credit Management: Strategies for Success in the Creative Industries |
7/16/08 |
Becoming a 501(c)3 |
7/23/08 |
Public Art Walk and Talk |
7/24/08 |
Show Me the Money - Fundamentals of Fundraising |
7/26/08 |
Public Art Crawl: NEA Community Workshop |
7/29/08 |
The Inside Track on Grant Writing |
7/30/08 |
Roadmap to Success: How to Write a Business Plan, Part 1 |
7/31/08 |
Roadmap to Success: How to Write a Business Plan, Part 2 |
8/6/08 |
Grow Your Business on the Web |
8/9/08 |
Digital Technology: Photoshop and More! |
8/14/08 |
What is a Marketing Plan and Why Your Business Needs One |
8/16/08 |
Digital Technology: Photoshop and More! |
8/20/08 |
The Inside Track on Grantwriting |
8/23/08 |
Applying for Public Art Projects |
8/23/08 |
Community Arts & Artists |
8/26/08 |
Show Me the Money - Fundamentals of Fundraising |
8/28/08 |
Public Relations Decoded: Convince the Media to Tell Your Story |
9/30/08 |
Fundamentals of Arts Advocacy |
10/11/08 |
Community Sculpture Wash: A Wash & Wax of Public Art |
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