Funding Murals. Facilitated by: Linda Plater, Coordinator, Village of Islington BIA

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1 Funding Murals Facilitated by: Linda Plater, Coordinator, Village of Islington BIA

2 Tell us about a project that you are proud of or excited about? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 2

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9 How do you feel about asking for money? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 9

10 Funding Options for Community Murals Grants Donations And Sponsorships Fundraising Events Earned Revenue Through Sales of Merchandise Crowdfunding Donations of Goods and Services (In-Kind) WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 10

11 Funding Murals, What is it all about? Are you and your project ready for funding? Why do you need partners? What happens once the project is finished? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 11

12 Winning a Grant It might feel like a lottery, but applying for grants is a big job! Are you prepared to spend 40+ hours on the proposal? If not, look elsewhere for support. Would your time be better spent leveraging other support? In-kind Sponsorships Etc. WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 12

13 Review Grant Application Match criteria & meet objectives Can you deliver on the complete project and if not, do you have the right partners on board? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 13

14 Still unsure about the program? Go to the Source for Help Connect with grant officer prior to application. WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 14

15 StreetART It 's all about Community Look at project as a whole. Does proposed mural reflect community & support artistic quality of area? Demonstrate community buy-in with signed letters of support (proof you are not alone) How will you bring groups together who may not otherwise have connections? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 15

16 Passage to Port Union WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 16

17 Your Pitch Will you be able to execute? Demonstrate skills and experience of the team - show and tell WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 17

18 Bricks and Mortor Wall site inspection, future status, viability, do leg work up front Provide a secure wall agreement, if applicable WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 18

19 Location, Location, Location StreetArt is in the City's transportation dept. Mural must be highly visible in pedestrianfriendly public space. If proposed site is car-centric, project will be less likely to be selected WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 19

20 Art Across the City Wards without StreetART projects will have a better chance to be funded. Look outside the centre for feasible sites. WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 20

21 Following Through Design may change after consultations -- need to contact StreetArt with new design 2 community consultations Strong maintenance plan coordinate & allocate % $ to upkeep of mural Final report pay attention to schedule WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 21

22 Making the Cut Scoring sheet ranks everything - not just the art and your creative genius! Partnerships, coordination, budget, workplan, final report, maintenance, evaluation WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 22

23 Funding Your Mural Checklist Is your mural concept/ case for support ready to pitch? Concept & Artist Background: Is everything online to showcase past work? Is proposed design east to understand? Fees and in-kind: Do you know how much money you are asking for +20%? Do you know the value of your in-kind contributions? Work-plan: Is your timeline of deliverables ready and realistic? Partners & Supporter Recognition: Have you listed 20 Stakeholders and prospects and what s in it for them? Do you have a mechanism to recognize your supporters? Follow-up: Do you have an evaluation plan, if required? Do you have a solid maintenance plan? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 23

24 Creative Solutions Team work What / Why? Who, where, when, How and how much? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 24

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26 Presentations Please tell us about your workplan. Explain what it is at 3, 6, 9 and 12 month stages WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 26

27 StreetART Toronto Info Session gnextoid=bebb e1410vgnvcm d6 0f89RCRD (screen cap slide or live link?) January 24 th StART information session for artists and nonprofit community organizations Learn about StreetARToronto programs, meet other artists, make connections WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 27

28 Questions? WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 28

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30 Keep in /muralroutes Membership Linda Plater: WALS: FUNDING MURALS - LINDA PLATER 30