Grant Opportunity Information Session: Economic Revitalization for Performing Artists (ERPA) 
Topaz Arts

Saturday, October 18, 2008: 1-2:30pm (doors open at 12:30pm) 

Come learn about The Field's new funding program/entrepreneurial lab for performing artists to build new income streams.  ERPA actively pairs artists with experts in the for- and non-profit sectors to brainstorm, plan and implement innovative, replicable and sustainable solutions for financial stability.  Up to ten artists/companies will be selected to participate in a paid nine-month research and development program.  From this group up to six artists/companies will be selected for a second nine-month project implementation program and will receive $5,000-$25,000 in re-grant funds.  Download the application and guidelines here.  Application is due Thursday, November 6th by 5pm.

Venue Information: http://www.topazarts.org/TPZdirections.html

Direction: Take the 7 train to 61st Street/Woodside.  When you exit the station, you'll be at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue & 61st Street.  Go right along 61st Street to go one block to 39th Avenue.  Make a left at 39th Avenue and walk 6 blocks towards 55th Street.  Topaz Arts is on 39th Avenue between 55th & 56th Streets.  Take the G/R/V trains to Northern Boulevard.  From the back of the train, exit the station and continue in the same direction of the stairs onto 54th Street.  Go 3 blocks to 39th Avenue.  Make a left at 39th Avenue and go one block to 55th Street.  Topaz Arts is just off the corner of 39th Avenue & 55th Street.