The Artist as Fundraiser is a free 4-hour fundraising workshop that is ideal for artists, producers and collectives looking to boost their knowledge, skills and confidence to strategically build supporter relationships and grow income from donations.

This interactive workshop will cover:

• How to use the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) donations platform
• Planning your fundraising campaign (individual donations)
• Building your case for support
• Mapping your network and prospects
• Cultivating relationships, making the ask, stewarding supporters.

Join presenter Steven Richardson, State Manager Development and Partnerships (VIC & TAS) to learn about the support provided by the Australian Cultural Fund as well as the fundraising programs and services provided by Creative Australia.

This workshop is more suitable for independent artists and producers, small collectives and sole traders, with light catering provided.

Lift and ramp access.

PARKING

Note: you can unload from Little Hoddle St into the Bakehouse driveway, and then park your car. Please note, there is no onsite parking.

DROP OFF/ PICK UP

Please note, access to the main entrance is via Little Hoddle Street

Best drop off area is Little Hoddle Street (behind the building - our main entrance)

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

TRAIN

North Richmond train station (Mernda, Hurstbridge and Eltham lines) is 75 metres from the studios and is fully accessible. After departing the station, walk 1 minute (75 metres) via Elizabeth + Lt. Hoddle St

TRAM

Closest accessible tram stop via the 109 + 12 tram lines. Get off at Victoria Street, Stop #19 (North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St), and walk 2 minutes (170m) via Victoria and Little Hoddle St.

Note: there are a couple of ramps and some uneven paths between the station and Bakehouse

BUS

Access via the 246 bus route (Elsternwick - Clifton Hill via St Kilda). Get off on Victoria Pde/Hoddle St stop and walk 3 minutes (180m) via Hoddle St and Elizabeth St

Otherwise the Cromwell St/Victoria Pde stop has 246, 302-305, 309, 318, 350, 905- 908 bus routes, with a crosswalk for the road at the lights, approximately 6 minute walk away (400m).

About the presenter:

Steven brings many years of significant fundraising experience, having been primarily responsible for raising financial investment in all of his previous executive positions.  As founder of Black Arm Band, he raised more than $8 million and brokered many significant partnerships.

With a background spanning a variety of artistic, producing and programming roles - including as a director, curator and producer - Steven's varied experience allows for a holistic view of fundraising.  As Artistic Associate for Melbourne Festivals and founding Artistic Director of Arts House, he raised or assisted in raising significant financial investment.  Steven has served on a number of advisory boards, including five years as Deputy Chair of the Dance Board for the Australia Council for the Arts, VicHealth Arts Advisory and others.