This is our second installment of notes from our wacky biweekly staff meetings. Hope you enjoy the insiders view!
Advocacy / Culture Policy
Ryan reported that we recently submitted a summary of results from a survey we conducted of Allegheny Regional Asset District funded organizations and our members. The arts and culture community felt strongly that a move to a multi-year funding strategy would be beneficial to all interested parties, so that’s what we reported!
If you think (as we do!) that Pittsburgh is a great arts city, American Style Magazine is conducting a poll for its annual Top 25 Arts Destinations list. Log on and vote here... http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o6LmU4UfNo_2b34D01peuiRg_3d_3d. Tell your friends to do the same!
Update on health coverage – the next open enrollment period starts November 17 and runs through December 15 for coverage that will begin on January 1. Spread the word!
Arts Programs
Professional Development
David and Susan recently met with Daniel Friedson, who runs Art Dimensions which is associated with the Community Economic Development Clinic at University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is doing some great work with artists and spaces including an upcoming workshop, “The Musician's Briefcase: Making a Living as a Working Artist” Saturday, November 15, 12-4 pm at the former PNC Bank Building, 6000 Penn Avenue in East Liberty.
Susan and David are refocusing our professional development programs on (1) the basics, (2) expansion our 501c3 workshop to include other options for incorporation, and (3) advanced workshops centered on marketing which continues to emerge as the art community’s greatest need. Let us know your thoughts about our past, current and future offerings!
Consulting
David has created a list of 40+ Business Volunteer for the Arts prospects and will be recruiting those people to revitalize that consulting program. Check out the revised webpage to learn more about how you can utilize this service.
Susan is working the Multicultural Arts Initiative on various projects to support the full diversity of our arts community.
Grantmaking
Susan is working on reading the many, many applications to the BNY Mellon grant program; a panel for the Artist Opportunity Grant will be meeting on Friday; photos from the PPA Awards Ceremony are now posted!
Marketing / Ticketing
Maggie talked about the Arts Council’s rebranding process that will be starting soon. She will be meeting with John Elliott to talk about the expanded shared database program we will be starting. ProArtsTickets will have their second working group meeting tomorrow.
Tanaz talked about how ProArtsTickets will be very busy with the Three Rivers Film Festival and many other exciting events. Don’t bother the ticket reps, Arts Council staffers!
Membership / Development
Welcome to Dek, our new Membership and Development Coordinator (pic above). Mitch reminded Ryan (our former Membership and Development Coordinator, now Manager of Cultural Policy and Research) that he will no longer be getting the “glory” for our membership growth. (We have more members this year than ever before!) Ryan responded by saying, “I’m not here for the glory, Mitch. I’m here for the arts!”
Tiffany will be leading a roundtable discussion at the National Arts Marketing Project conference about individual giving to arts service organizations. She is excited to hear how other like organizations around the country are doing.
Office of Public Art
Lea reported that the recent Public Art 101 workshop went very well, resources from that session will be available on our website soon. OPA is working on conservation grant contracts for the City of Pittsburgh supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation and continuing technical assistance projects with Point State Park, Ann Katharine Seamans Garden and a Wilkinsburg Public Art Plan
Administrative Issues / General
Sue will be having surgery on her shoulder next week. Recover quickly, Sue! The Arts Council is working toward an office move, considering the economic outlook, the timeline for the move will need to slow down significantly and we will need to think of some creative solutions to our current office challenges. So continue to look for us at 707 Penn Ave for now!
The Work of Art Awards
Tiffany reported that subcommittees who are planning the 2009 Work of Art Awards have been meeting and coming up with some very creative and exciting plans. We are engaging partner organizations including the Arts Education Collaborative and Gateway to the Arts to help us present the Arts Education Award; and the Center for Arts Management and Technology and the Pittsburgh Technology Council to assist with an Arts & Technology Award. Nomination forms for all awards will be posted on our website later this month.
Upcoming Events
Advocacy / Culture Policy
Ryan reported that we recently submitted a summary of results from a survey we conducted of Allegheny Regional Asset District funded organizations and our members. The arts and culture community felt strongly that a move to a multi-year funding strategy would be beneficial to all interested parties, so that’s what we reported!
If you think (as we do!) that Pittsburgh is a great arts city, American Style Magazine is conducting a poll for its annual Top 25 Arts Destinations list. Log on and vote here... http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o6LmU4UfNo_2b34D01peuiRg_3d_3d. Tell your friends to do the same!
Update on health coverage – the next open enrollment period starts November 17 and runs through December 15 for coverage that will begin on January 1. Spread the word!
Arts Programs
Professional Development
David and Susan recently met with Daniel Friedson, who runs Art Dimensions which is associated with the Community Economic Development Clinic at University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is doing some great work with artists and spaces including an upcoming workshop, “The Musician's Briefcase: Making a Living as a Working Artist” Saturday, November 15, 12-4 pm at the former PNC Bank Building, 6000 Penn Avenue in East Liberty.
Susan and David are refocusing our professional development programs on (1) the basics, (2) expansion our 501c3 workshop to include other options for incorporation, and (3) advanced workshops centered on marketing which continues to emerge as the art community’s greatest need. Let us know your thoughts about our past, current and future offerings!
Consulting
David has created a list of 40+ Business Volunteer for the Arts prospects and will be recruiting those people to revitalize that consulting program. Check out the revised webpage to learn more about how you can utilize this service.
Susan is working the Multicultural Arts Initiative on various projects to support the full diversity of our arts community.
Grantmaking
Susan is working on reading the many, many applications to the BNY Mellon grant program; a panel for the Artist Opportunity Grant will be meeting on Friday; photos from the PPA Awards Ceremony are now posted!
Marketing / Ticketing
Maggie talked about the Arts Council’s rebranding process that will be starting soon. She will be meeting with John Elliott to talk about the expanded shared database program we will be starting. ProArtsTickets will have their second working group meeting tomorrow.
Tanaz talked about how ProArtsTickets will be very busy with the Three Rivers Film Festival and many other exciting events. Don’t bother the ticket reps, Arts Council staffers!
Membership / Development
Welcome to Dek, our new Membership and Development Coordinator (pic above). Mitch reminded Ryan (our former Membership and Development Coordinator, now Manager of Cultural Policy and Research) that he will no longer be getting the “glory” for our membership growth. (We have more members this year than ever before!) Ryan responded by saying, “I’m not here for the glory, Mitch. I’m here for the arts!”
Tiffany will be leading a roundtable discussion at the National Arts Marketing Project conference about individual giving to arts service organizations. She is excited to hear how other like organizations around the country are doing.
Office of Public Art
Lea reported that the recent Public Art 101 workshop went very well, resources from that session will be available on our website soon. OPA is working on conservation grant contracts for the City of Pittsburgh supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation and continuing technical assistance projects with Point State Park, Ann Katharine Seamans Garden and a Wilkinsburg Public Art Plan
Administrative Issues / General
Sue will be having surgery on her shoulder next week. Recover quickly, Sue! The Arts Council is working toward an office move, considering the economic outlook, the timeline for the move will need to slow down significantly and we will need to think of some creative solutions to our current office challenges. So continue to look for us at 707 Penn Ave for now!
The Work of Art Awards
Tiffany reported that subcommittees who are planning the 2009 Work of Art Awards have been meeting and coming up with some very creative and exciting plans. We are engaging partner organizations including the Arts Education Collaborative and Gateway to the Arts to help us present the Arts Education Award; and the Center for Arts Management and Technology and the Pittsburgh Technology Council to assist with an Arts & Technology Award. Nomination forms for all awards will be posted on our website later this month.
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