The topics of 2015/16 webinar series were chosen based on your feedback and cover various aspects of presenting, from programming and contract negotiation to budgeting for shows, sponsorship and strategic planning. You will also learn how to find audience, attract youth and improve your engagement by using social media.
To best address your needs, this year we’ve split the series into two levels, Introductory and Intermediate.
Introductory - These webinars are geared toward small budget, volunteer presenters with minimal staff. You’re new to the field of presenting or new to your role and want to learn the basics.
Intermediate - These webinars are geared toward small budget, volunteer presenters with minimal staff. You’re not new to the field of presenting or to your role, but you’d like to build on your past experiences and refine your skills.
There is no cost to view the webinar sessions. All you need is a phone line, computer and a high speed internet connection. Participants may join our virtual classroom by accessing a recorded video stream of the webinar online.
“[Adobe webinar platform] is an excellent tool. Makes participation much easier, since you can do it from any location with a phone or internet connection.”
To view the recording of each webinar, click on the hyperlinked topic of your choice
Date | Level | Topic | Access |
September 9, 2015 | Introductory | Basics of Programming for Your Community | View webinar |
October 14, 2015 | Introductory | Gettin’ It to the Stage | View webinar |
October 21, 2015 | Intermediate | Programming with Vision: Selecting Work to Present | View webinar |
October 28, 2015 | Intermediate | Programming for the People | View webinar |
November 18, 2015 | Introductory | Presenting Finance 101 | View webinar |
November 25, 2015 | Intermediate | Presenting Finance 200 | View webinar |
December 2, 2015 | Advanced | Special Topic: Energy Efficiency in Arts Facilities | View webinar |
December 9, 2015 | Introductory | Artist Negotiation and Contracting 101 | View webinar |
December 16, 2015 | Intermediate | Artist Negotiations and Contracting 200 | View webinar |
January 13, 2016 | Introductory | Grant Writing – Where Do I Start? | View webinar |
January 20, 2016 | Intermediate | Grant Writing for Success | View webinar |
January 27, 2016 | Introductory | How do I find an Audience | View webinar |
February 17, 2016 | Introductory | Getting started on social media | View webinar |
February 24, 2016 | Intermediate | Creating compelling online content | View webinar |
March 2, 2016 | Intermediate | Building the Cultural Army | View webinar |
March 16, 2016 | Introductory | The Value of Sponsorship 101 | View webinar |
March 17, 2016 | Special topic | Greening Your Festival | View webinar |
NEW DATE - March 30, 2016 | Intermediate | The Value of Sponsorship 201 | View webinar |
April 20, 2016 | Intro/Intermediate | Engaging Youth as Volunteers | View webinar |
April 27, 2016 | Intermediate | Volunteer Burnout: Symptoms, Signs and Solutions | View webinar |
May 4, 2016 | Introductory | Strategic Planning - Part 1: Getting Started | View webinar |
May 11, 2016 | Introductory | Strategic Planning - Part 2: From Vision to Reality | View webinar |