Identifying and Activating Project Resources with Mark Salinas

Public Art Training Camp is a comprehensive six-week program that delves into the facets of public art process and production, from the vibrant world of public art opportunities to the intricacy of documenting and creating work samples,.

Public Art Training Camp 2023 topics were developed from two roundtable discussions involving past Public Art Training Camp participants. This year features new session formats that incorporate roundtable suggestions to engage audience members and encourage participation.

Session Description

Initiating a creative endeavor often necessitates securing financial support, and with a well-crafted proposal, artists can inspire project partners, both individuals and organizations, to contribute to its success. Fiscal and in-kind resources play a pivotal role in enabling the entire community to participate, support, and engage with a project. Discover the art of securing fiscal and in-kind resources for community-driven projects. Artist and administrator Mark Salinas will provide insights on identifying grant and sponsorship opportunities, leveraging volunteer contributions, approaching in-kind donations and labor, tracking project data for cost estimation, and crafting compelling project pitches to secure resources.

Salinas’ presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants.

Questions that will serve as the framework for the presentation:

How can artists and cultural workers identify grant and sponsorship opportunities for funding line items such as project labor and materials?
How can a project leverage the time and value of volunteers?
How can artists identify and approach in-kind donations and/or labor for projects?
How can hours and other project data be tracked to estimate actual costs for projects, and be used for future grant applications and sponsorships?
What does a strongly pitched project look like to secure fiscal and in-kind resources?