UPCOMING VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS
Unlocking Artist Funding: Grants, Sponsorships & More
Date: January 14, 2025
Times: 2 pm Eastern
Speaker: Cindy McSurely
Moderator: Annie Capps
Cindy McSurely, a nonprofit consultant and Michigan Music Alliance board member will provide valuable insights about various funding opportunities for artists. The workshop will cover grants, fiscal sponsorships, residencies, and fellowships and provide guidance on researching these opportunities. Participants will work with the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workbook from Springboard for the Arts and other resources.
Note: Visit Springboard for the Arts to receive a free digital workbook download, and mention “Michigan Music Alliance” when asked how you heard about it.
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.
Live Music Presenters Peer Gathering
Dates: 2nd Wednesday
Times: 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central
A monthly meet-up for Concert & Festival Presenters. This is a chance to connect with your fellow hosts about everything from filling seats, block booking, PRO concerns, and more. Open to all those who identify as a concert or festival presenter or aspiring presenter.
Folk DJ & Friends
NEW Dates: 4th 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
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