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Vision Driven Artists (VDA) exists to put more resources and opportunities into the hands of Philadelphia-based artists and arts organizations, with a specific focus and emphasis on supporting systematically marginalized artists and communities.
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Our Story
In 2012, when Brittany first started teaching workshops for nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia, she kept noticing more and more artists in the room. She approached Gina Renzi, a longtime arts advocate and Director of The Rotunda in West Philly, to find out if she wanted to host a workshop for artists. Gina was thrilled and asked Brittany to host 12 months of free workshops for artists and arts organizations, which would be fully funded by The Rotunda. In our first year, we saw 350 workshop attendees! Our artists applied for and won grants, they collaborated on projects, shared space and materials, and expressed a renewed sense of hope and excitement for their work.
Since then, VDA has been committed to finding more and more creative and sustainable ways to increase resources and opportunities for local artists and arts organizations. We've partnered with dozens of individuals and organizations, and have been adding programming "on demand" as we get to know what artists want and need. In 2017, Vision Driven Artists officially became a fiscally sponsored program of Culture Works Greater Philadelphia.
Since then, VDA has been committed to finding more and more creative and sustainable ways to increase resources and opportunities for local artists and arts organizations. We've partnered with dozens of individuals and organizations, and have been adding programming "on demand" as we get to know what artists want and need. In 2017, Vision Driven Artists officially became a fiscally sponsored program of Culture Works Greater Philadelphia.
Staff & Board
Brittany Campese, Founder & Director
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Kristal Sotomayor, Program & Outreach Assistant
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Elizabeth Belcher, Operations Assistant
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Vision Driven Artists Sounding Board
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Programs
Arts Fundraising Boot Camp
A program designed to help Philadelphia-based artists and arts organization staff find funding to support specific projects. Participants will obtain the skills and materials needed to find and submit grants and create a personalized fundraising plan.
Funded in part by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, with in-kind support from The Rotunda and the Regional Foundation Center.
The Rotunda & CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia Workshops
We partner with individuals and organizations to offer capacity-building workshops. Sessions may occur once or as a series. All workshops are interactive and can be taught online or in person. Some workshops may have more than one facilitator. We can create new curriculum to fit with your group's needs.
A program designed to help Philadelphia-based artists and arts organization staff find funding to support specific projects. Participants will obtain the skills and materials needed to find and submit grants and create a personalized fundraising plan.
Funded in part by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, with in-kind support from The Rotunda and the Regional Foundation Center.
The Rotunda & CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia Workshops
We partner with individuals and organizations to offer capacity-building workshops. Sessions may occur once or as a series. All workshops are interactive and can be taught online or in person. Some workshops may have more than one facilitator. We can create new curriculum to fit with your group's needs.
Arts Fundraising Boot Camp
A program designed to help Philadelphia-based artists and arts organization staff find funding to support specific projects. Participants will obtain the skills and materials needed to find and submit grants and create a personalized fundraising plan.
Funded in part by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, with in-kind support from The Rotunda and the Regional Foundation Center.
The Rotunda & CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia Workshops
We partner with individuals and organizations to offer capacity-building workshops. Sessions may occur once or as a series. All workshops are interactive and can be taught online or in person. Some workshops may have more than one facilitator. We can create new curriculum to fit with your group's needs.
A program designed to help Philadelphia-based artists and arts organization staff find funding to support specific projects. Participants will obtain the skills and materials needed to find and submit grants and create a personalized fundraising plan.
Funded in part by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, with in-kind support from The Rotunda and the Regional Foundation Center.
The Rotunda & CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia Workshops
We partner with individuals and organizations to offer capacity-building workshops. Sessions may occur once or as a series. All workshops are interactive and can be taught online or in person. Some workshops may have more than one facilitator. We can create new curriculum to fit with your group's needs.
Resources
Facebook Resource Sharing Groups
Vision Driven Artists - Philly RESOURCES
Vision Driven Artists - Philly PRESENTS
Grant Support
We can provide quick, comprehensive feedback on your applications for funding, employment, artist residencies, etc. Contact us with specific information about your timeline and application, and we can give you a time and cost estimate.
Organizational Consulting
Organizational services are collaboratively determined after a free in-person meeting. Typically, these services include some combination of the following: Resource Development & Fundraising; Organizational Strategic Planning; Financial Strategic Planning; Program Planning & Implementation; Board of Directors Training, Recruitment, or Assessment; and more!
Vision Driven Artists - Philly RESOURCES
Vision Driven Artists - Philly PRESENTS
Grant Support
We can provide quick, comprehensive feedback on your applications for funding, employment, artist residencies, etc. Contact us with specific information about your timeline and application, and we can give you a time and cost estimate.
Organizational Consulting
Organizational services are collaboratively determined after a free in-person meeting. Typically, these services include some combination of the following: Resource Development & Fundraising; Organizational Strategic Planning; Financial Strategic Planning; Program Planning & Implementation; Board of Directors Training, Recruitment, or Assessment; and more!
Impact
Last night’s workshop was excellent - thank you, Brittany! E. Muhammad was such a good speaker. I came home brimming with ideas and enthusiasm for planning my next show and tour.”
- Katie, Workshop Attendee and Artist
CONTACT
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Email
brittany@visiondrivenartists.org Address CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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