I haven't posted anything for quite a while...so here I am!
Regarding the Grant...
The project we are working on at ILIRI is quite huge and it involves many different aspects, with the ultimate aim to create the Museum for Envronment ans Sustainability.
After weeks writing and re-writing the grant application, we finally decided which specific grant at OZ Co to apply to...and we did!
I helped writing the proposal outline and doing the budget for the project. Of course what I did was revised and modified by the Director Louise and Lucy.
I have to say it was extremely satisfying to have finally applied, and now let's hope!
During this experience I learned many things...among which, I don't want to apply for anything like that again. But I'm afraid I will have to. This is what non-for-profit organisation have to do on a daily basis...and like someone said commenting on previous posts, we haven't been taught how to apply for grants....So we will have to learn by doing...REALLY!
Regarding the exhibition...
Being ocupied with the Grant, the exhibition I would have to organise is still a draft. Next week though I will have to do some research on artists and in two weeks max I want to have an idea of what the exhibition is gonna be.
At the moment I am identifying some grants to apply to, then the creative part, so at least I will have an idea about deadlines and criteria for the grants.... Reverse process maybe, but without a budget at ILIRI I will have to try ensure fundings for the exhibit.
More news soon....
Sad how much time is spent on trying to find money to be sustainable, and administration, and how little is spend on actual creative work. I find the same thing where I am, took me 6 weeks of hoop jumping to get business cards.
ReplyDeleteApplying for grants seems like the most daunting task and scares the crap out of me! I am yet to conquer this beast but have heard from many artist friends how tough it can be and watch my performance artist room mate frequently working around the clock on proposals and pitches in order to fund her various projects. Although it can be very rewarding if you're successful!
ReplyDeletePerhaps it is a good idea to ask some of our class members completing their internships with funding bodies for advice? I guess if they see so many applications they would have a better idea on what separates the good from the bad.
It is strange but I have yet to request a grant but if the business I eventually want to create happens, it will be dependant on a grant or two and the strange thing is, I do not feel perturbed by this. Perhaps losing the fear comes with age and/or drive and actually getting a grant might even be sheer luck and/or timing! All I say is keep on keeping on and it will happen.
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