Art and Money - Funding Strategies for Institutions, Initiatives and Artists
An interesting and varied range of cooperation opportunities and sources of funding is available in the fine arts sector. This course offers strategies, skills and tools for implementing successful financing schemes using national and international sources.
Critical factors for the acquisition of cooperation partners and sponsors include a solid and professional concept that provides information on stakeholders, content and deadlines, an integrated communication strategy and an outline of the corresponding budget. This is the basis for developing a targeted acquisition strategy and for successfully approaching and attracting sponsors. The course explains the specific steps involved in this process and provides a comprehensive overview of public and private funding opportunities in the national and international cultural sector. The teaching of theoretical knowledge is supplemented by presentations of practical examples and visits to Berlin’s cultural institutions.
Day 1
“From the original concept to the exposé”
Stakeholders, content, deadlines, locations, communications, budget
Presentation of practical examples on the subject, discussion
Day 2
“From the exposé to the funder”
Sources of funding: strategic partnerships, public funds, foundations, donations and sponsorship, media partners
Funding applications, sponsorship packages
Presentation of practical examples on the subject, discussion
Day 3
Visits to cultural institutions in Berlin, dialogic exhibition tours and information on financing strategies, cooperation partners and sponsors