Spend First Friday making a coiled jute vessel with the Center for Craft! Using natural jute rope and either monofilament thread or hot glue, create your own jute vase, placemat, or tabletop object.

Date Night is a monthly, hands-on craft series at the Center for Craft. Every First Friday night enjoy making a different craft project with a friend or meet someone new!

Spend First Friday making resin dice with the Center for Craft! Using silicone molds, UV-curing resin, dyes, and iridescent flakes, you will cast up to 2 personalized dice for your next game night.

Registration is required and protective masks will be provided.

Date Night is a monthly, hands-on craft series at the Center for Craft. Every First Friday night enjoy making a different craft project with a friend or meet someone new!

Are you an emerging curator working within contemporary craft? Sign up for the 2023 Curatorial Fellowship application information session. Participants will be able to learn more about the fellowship and ask questions. Visit website for more information. 

Join Arts NC Executive Director Nate McGaha on Wednesday, July 21st at 1:00pm as he reviews how to host Arts Candidate Forums and Events with Arts NC's new easy-to-use toolkit and makes a surprise announcement. Rhonda Bellamy, Executive Director of Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County and Charles Phaneuf, President of United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County will share their experiences, successes, and lessons learned from hosting arts forums and events for city, county, and state legislature candidates. Register to watch on Zoom or watch us on Facebook Live! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MyLEweV8QvWQZb4HiZzzBw?fbclid=IwAR2pNoiU0bkh6OHZw-Zvg73f47V-S79Cbs1YgNrbGyVETTybhbesK7c3ICk

This Dance Professional Workshop is designed for educators of all sectors and led by Gerri Houlihan. Replenish creative and pedagogical capacities through community-building with fellow educators, focused sessions that develop skills, and opportunities for engaging in the wide range of classes that ADF offers. 

• Daily movement classes include reflection time to delve into pedagogical strategies and content details.
• Professional development discussion sessions are tailored to consider different educational environments.
• The schedule of activities is tailored to address your specific interests and issues.
• Classes will have live musical accompaniment to inspire joy as we dance together!

We hope you’ll join our community of dance educators and form connections and new practices that last far into the future!

Who Can Participate in this Workshop?

Dance Professional Workshops (DPWs) are for dancers who have either five years of professional experience, an undergraduate degree in dance plus three years of professional experience, or who are currently enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree in dance. No audition is required to enroll. 

As our capacity for this workshop is limited, we’d like everyone who attends to be fully present at each class to create a community and reap the benefits of the five-day experience.  

https://flushingtownhall.org/event-detail.php?id=29

"Answering Grant Writing Questions"

with Sami Abu Shumays, FTH Deputy Director

WED, JAN 20, 4 - 5 PM EST

on Zoom Webinars

Join FTH Deputy Director Sami Abu Shumays as he talks about what makes a compelling grant application. 

Whether applying for an artist grant, residency or other opportunities, there are common questions funders ask for in their applications. During this workshop, we will go over some of those commonly asked questions to help you write a better arts application and gain more support for your art practice.

The conversation will be followed by a Q&A. 

The session is free but RSVP is required. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event date. RSVP: https://forms.gle/WgAqaTpiMBN3TFz7A

"Developing a Successful Marketing & PR Strategy" 

with Shawn Choi, FTH Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

and Jeff Simmons, Executive Vice President - Anat Gerstein, Inc.

WED, DEC 16, 7 - 8 PM EST

on Zoom Webinars

Join Shawn and Jeff as they go over tools and strategies to best tell your story as an artist and how to use those tools to grow your following.

They will go over topics such as making strong marketing materials for your press kit and developing relationships with the fans, press, and your community to build your art practice’s brand. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A

The session is free but RSVP is required. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event date. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5ZWdlIsArgGoovx-wxbrnL-LUSpMbNQ-dvYeajXjpj2FCFA/viewform

"Presenting Your Work Online for a Virtual Audience" 

with Steve Mecca, FTH Director of Production

WED, NOV 18, 7 - 8 PM EST

on Zoom Webinars

During the time of COVID-19 and social distance mandates, more and more artists and arts organizations are bringing their works online to present to audiences remotely.

Join Steve as he talks about his experiences bringing FTH's programs online - the challenges of hosting livestreams and online programs, as well as tips and insights picked up along the way while navigating a new virtual world.

The conversation will be followed by a Q&A

The session is free but RSVP is required. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event date. RSVP Here

"Fundraising for Individual Artists 101" 

with Jessican Peña, FTH Director of Development, and Jay House, FTH Grants Manager

WED, OCT 28, 7 - 8 PM EDT

on Zoom Webinars

Join Jessica and Jay as they discuss an overview approach to fundraising tailored for individual artists. Learn strategies for getting financial and other types of support for your art practice from friends, family, and other sources not in your network!

The conversation will be followed by a Q&A

The session is free but RSVP is required. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event date. RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/MRv2NUe/ProfDev2

http://www.flushingtownhall.org/professional-development