If you want to do something to make your neighborhood better, you are not alone. There is a lot that needs to be done and the city budget is looking slim. That is why raising your own community money is a great idea. If you can do something that makes your neighborhood better and safer for kids then that's a good idea. An art club is something positive to do. It is a good idea especially for those older neighborhoods that people are moving into and fixing up.
Adding an art club would be a boon to the resurgence effort. If you start small the investment will be minimal. Eventually you can apply for city, state, or even federal funds. By being a non-profit there are benefits to be had financially. That does not mean there are not going to be paid positions. That will be part of the budget once you get rolling. That is a good way to get a new job. You create one for yourself. An art club could have art classes that are informal and it would have a space that people could work on ongoing projects.
The need for space is paramount. Many neighborhoods have community centers that are pretty empty. You may have some vacant buildings in your are as well. There are ways to sort of borrow these. You can contact the owner of a building and ask to use it. You may find someone willing to loan space for a new non-profit community oriented group. They could use it as a tax right off. If you become successful you could look into renting the same space later.
Your next thought ought to be sponsors. Corporate or otherwise, they can be very helpful. Giving support to the arts is high on the list for some companies. Many large businesses have money set aside just for such an occasion. All you have to do is apply. You will need to thank your sponsor in a way that everyone will notice. That is where the promotional products come in so handy. There are all sorts if different items that can be used. Shirts are a good idea because you will need them for your participants too. Your community art logo goes on the front and the sponsors names go on the back.
So much good can come to your neighborhood through your new art club organization. You will have interest, energy, and money coming in. You can put on a show and sell what the students have created. One great idea that I have seen is having kids paint a piece of furniture. People will come to the show and buy because it is a good cause.
October 5, 2009
By Kris Ann
Nice promotional hats can be sold at your arts organization. You have to get custom shirts for your awesome students to wear.
Adding an art club would be a boon to the resurgence effort. If you start small the investment will be minimal. Eventually you can apply for city, state, or even federal funds. By being a non-profit there are benefits to be had financially. That does not mean there are not going to be paid positions. That will be part of the budget once you get rolling. That is a good way to get a new job. You create one for yourself. An art club could have art classes that are informal and it would have a space that people could work on ongoing projects.
The need for space is paramount. Many neighborhoods have community centers that are pretty empty. You may have some vacant buildings in your are as well. There are ways to sort of borrow these. You can contact the owner of a building and ask to use it. You may find someone willing to loan space for a new non-profit community oriented group. They could use it as a tax right off. If you become successful you could look into renting the same space later.
Your next thought ought to be sponsors. Corporate or otherwise, they can be very helpful. Giving support to the arts is high on the list for some companies. Many large businesses have money set aside just for such an occasion. All you have to do is apply. You will need to thank your sponsor in a way that everyone will notice. That is where the promotional products come in so handy. There are all sorts if different items that can be used. Shirts are a good idea because you will need them for your participants too. Your community art logo goes on the front and the sponsors names go on the back.
So much good can come to your neighborhood through your new art club organization. You will have interest, energy, and money coming in. You can put on a show and sell what the students have created. One great idea that I have seen is having kids paint a piece of furniture. People will come to the show and buy because it is a good cause.
October 5, 2009
By Kris Ann
Nice promotional hats can be sold at your arts organization. You have to get custom shirts for your awesome students to wear.
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