Professional Development

An opportunity to refresh yourself on the program goals and guidelines of the 2026 ArtSpark program, led by Community Engagement Director Anna Kojevnikov. This presentation will include any changes to the 2026 cycle as well as time for questions. ...

Have a great idea for a project but don’t know how to talk about it? Been running into a wall when applying for grants? Join AcA Community Engagement Director and experienced grant writer, Anna Kojevnikov, as she runs down the grant writing process. Things to focus on, things to avoid, and generally how to pitch an idea to a panel in away thats understandable, well thought out, and compelling. This is a great workshop to attend for those planning on submitting an application to our 2026 ArtSpark Grant or applying to our grants generally, but the core principles can be applied to any grant application process. ...

It’s (close to) six months since our inaugural Artist as Entrepreneur Intensive here at the AcA! Join us for a night of catching up, checking in, and maybe discussing potential new projects. And don’t forget it’s ArtSpark season, so if you have any questions or ideas about applications be sure to bring them with you! ...

A dedicated workshopping session for anyone looking to apply for our 2026 ArtSpark program. Sign up with one of our three experienced grant writers for a 15 minute personal review session where you’ll receive feedback, advice, and encouragement on your application. To get the most out of your session, please bring the most complete version of your application that you have so far, but also don’t hesitate to come if you just have an idea! While you’re waiting for your session, peruse previous ArtSpark project applications to get an idea of the types of projects that get funded, how they approached their narrative, and what kinds of details they included. This is a great opportunity to punch up your application before the draft review deadline in March. Don’t miss out! ...