The Stamp Gallery and Studio A are pleased to present "Working in the Arts: A Professional Development Series." This program will bring together well-established art professionals to share their experience and advice with individuals seeking careers as artists, curators, art administrators, and more.
For the Fall of 2026, our program will focus on Grant Writing, with the following sessions taking place every Friday for a month:
Working in the Arts: Grant Writing – Panel Discussion
Working in the Arts: Grant Writing – Panel Discussion
Friday, October 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Prince George's Room (1st floor, Adele H. Stamp Student Union)
Please join us for an exciting panel discussion about grant writing led by Tara Youngborg. We will be joined by Dr. Jordana Saggese (Driskell Center), Emily Sollenberger Dobbins (MSAC), Craig Kier (Arts for All), and Dr. Kate Keeney (Arts Leadership). Together, we will explore how to best approach the grant writing process, from choosing the right opportunity to communicating your vision clearly and nurturing relationships with funders. Learn more and RSVP here.
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Creating Your Checklist
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Creating Your Checklist
Friday, October 30, 12 – 1:30 pm
Studio A (Basement, Adele H. Stamp Student Union)
Want to apply for a grant and need to know where to begin? Join us for a workshop led by Cassie Janowski, the program coordinator at Arts for All. During this session, we will learn how to build your grant application from the ground up, focusing on identifying, organizing, and completing the main elements needed for your grant narrative. If you are currently working on your grant materials, please bring them with you! Learn more and RSVP here.
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Building a Budget
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Building a Budget
Friday, November 6, 12 – 1:30 pm
Studio A (Basement, Adele H. Stamp Student Union)
How do you build an aspirational yet realistic budget when applying for a grant? This workshop, led by artist, educator, and Do Good grant recipient Hannah Brancatto, will help you find out! If you are currently working on your own grant budget, please bring it with you! Learn more and RSVP here.
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Communicating Impact
Working in the Arts: Workshop – Communicating Impact
Friday, November 13, 12 – 1:30 pm
Studio A (Basement, Adele H. Stamp Student Union)
What does it take to write a compelling narrative about the impact of your project? Join us for our last Grant Writing workshop to find out. With Arts Entrepreneurship expert Dr. Kate Keeney, we will learn more about how to communicate the importance and effectiveness of your initiative. Learn more and RSVP here.