09/04/2026
The Stamp Gallery and Studio A are pleased to present “Working in the Arts: A Professional Development Series.” This program will bring together well-established art professionals to share their experience and advice with individuals seeking careers as artists, curators, art administrators, and more. During this semester, we will host one panel and three workshops focused on Grant Writing.
On Friday, October 23, at 11:30 am, our moderator, Tara Youngborg, will be joined by Dr. Jordana Saggese (Driskell Center), Emily Sollenberger Dobbins (MSAC), Craig Kier (Arts for All), and Dr. Kate Keeney (Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship). Together, we will explore how to best approach the grant writing process, from choosing the right opportunity to communicating your vision clearly and nurturing relationships with funders. We will meet in Prince George’s Room, located on the first floor of Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
The following workshops will take place in Studio A, starting on Friday, October 30, at 12 pm. During this session, Cassie Janowski (Arts for All) will guide you through the early stages of building your grant application, focusing on identifying, organizing, and completing the main elements needed for your grant narrative.
On the following Friday, November 6, at 12 pm, Hannah Brancatto (artist, educator, and Do Good grant recipient) will help you build an aspirational yet realistic budget when applying for a grant.
Finally, on Friday, November 13, at 12 pm, Dr. Kate Keeney (Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship) will teach you how to write a compelling narrative about the impact of your project and how to communicate the importance and effectiveness of your initiative.
We hope you can join us for one or more of these events! You can RSVP in the link in our bio!
A light lunch will be provided in each session.
This program is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council, Arts for All, and Pepsi grants.