UPCOMING VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS

State Touring Rosters (and Grants)

Date: March 12, 2024
Times: 2 pm Eastern
Panelists: Nick Carswell and Christine Bial
Moderator: Elexa Dawson

Did you know that your state probably has a ‘State Touring Roster’?
The state touring roster is the artist side entry point to the grant world from state arts agencies. We’ll explain how artists go about getting on this roster and also how organizations go about getting the grants to hire the artists.

About the panel:
NICK CARSWELL is a musician, organizer and cultural producer. Nick has been performing professionally for 25 years, in his native Ireland and across the US Midwest, where he has lived since 2011. His main creative output is as songwriter and frontman for the alt-rock 5 piece, Carswell & Hope and he is a Creative Industries Specialist for the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission.

CHRISTINE BIAL is the Director of Arts and Humanities Grant Programs for Mid-America Arts Alliance. She brings to her work nearly 25 years of state arts agency and non-profit arts experience as a grant program manager and theatrical production stage manager while being the mother of two daughters.

PEER GATHERINGS

Community Peer Gathering

Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursday
Times: 2 pm Eastern
Come one come all, near and far and join us for some great conversation about pretty much anything that’s on your mind. These Peer Group Sessions are open to the entire Folk Community regardless of where you live or what role you play in the community.

(NOTE: The Zoom meeting only lists the third Thursdays but this will work for the 1st Thursday as well)

You only need to register once to attend any of the future sessions. You’ll be sent a reminder email prior to each session, but you can use this link every time.

Folk DJ & Friends

NEW Dates: 3rd Wednesday
Times: 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central
A monthly meet-up for Folk Djs and those interested in talking to the Folk DJs. The topics range from the way radio has evolved, going digital, producing a show in the time of COVID, diversity in programming, and what you had for dinner. All are welcome to join the conversation.

Moderator: Sue Kessell, The Folk Show / WNUR

Live Music Presenter

NERFA has been hosting monthly Venue Peer Sessions. Visit https://nerfa.org/nerfa-365/ for more information or contact ethan@nerfa.org

Agents & Managers

Dates: ON HOLD
Times: 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central
This is a closed peer gathering intended for individuals who identify as a booking agent or artist manager within the industry. While we recognize that many artists also serve as their own representatives, this group is intended only for those who represent artists beyond themselves.

Moderator: Stephanie Coronado, Ginger Roots Agency

PERFORMANCES

Monthly Performance Lane

FARM’s Virtual Performance Lane offers a limited number of pre-scheduled 10-minute performances that take place on Zoom. This showcase is filled in order of sign-up. No jury selection. Just timing.

The performances are open to the public to attend via Zoom and will also be live-streamed to FARM’s Facebook Page and Youtube Channel.

When: 4th Thursday of the Month
Times: 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central

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