Survivor 101...The Next Generation Workshops

Following on the success and feedback of the inaugural "Survivor 101" workshop in November 2012, the Regional Cultural Development Advisory Committee, through Metro Vancouver, has partnered with four municipalities throughout Metro to present SURVIVOR 101...THE NEXT GENERATION!

This series will focus on funding, audience development, marketing and board development - key areas that participants expressed an interest in learning more about. If you are a staff member, board member, volunteer, performer, artist, start-up visionary, or tenaciously holding on to a community arts organization in the terminal stages of decline, these workshops are for you!

The first two workshops in the series are open for registration:

Getting Your Funding Ducks in a Row

Whether you are new to the game or a grant writing veteran the question is always “How do you get a funder to support you?” In this session you will learn about the critical elements for a successful application and the value of building relationships with funders.

Presenters: Canadian Heritage, BC Arts Council, Vancouver Foundation, Community Investment TELUS, Metro Vancouver and City of Surrey
Venue: Room 120, Surrey City Centre Library, 10350 University Blvd., near the Surrey Central Skytrain Station
Date: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday October 29, 2013
Cost: $20 per person (includes light refreshments)
Registration: Limited to 60 people and is on a first come first-served basis. Click here for further information and to register.  

Audience Development...where is everyone? 

Heather Redfern, Executive Director at The Cultch will share her knowledge and provide inspiration for small and mid-sized organizations on how to reach out to new audiences in unique ways. For 39 years, The Cultch has offered programming for a wide range of audiences in theatre, dance & music by local, national & international artists. The Cultch's success in cultivating relationships with existing and prospective audiences, volunteers and supporters is the result of a holistic, community based approach to audience development. Workshop participants will take home practical tips and tools that will help them to connect with audiences of all ages and inclinations.

Presenter: Heather Redfern - Executive Director, The Cultch
Venue: Community Room, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver
Date: 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. Thursday November 21, 2013
Cost: $20 per person (includes light refreshments)
Registration: Limited to 40 people and is on a first come first-served basis. Click here for further information and to register. 

Note: Only online registrations will be accepted. There will be no at-the-door registrations on the day of the event.