by Sarah J Benvenuti | Feb 12, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
It’s been a wild few weeks, hasn’t it? Between sweeping, but ambiguous, Executive Orders, and issuing then rescinding of the OMB pause on federal funds, we’ve all been on our toes trying to figure out every bit of new, nonsensical news. Below we share some reflections...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Jan 9, 2025 | Benvenuti Arts
In this article we share two major game changers that will make your grant writing process a lot easier. When we ask potential clients what grants they have applied for and received in the past, we often get answers like this: Well, we got our city’s grant one year,...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Dec 10, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
Read on for step-by-step guidance and practical tips approaching NEA. While federal funding is not the primary source of money for cultural organizations in the United States, there is no doubt that receiving a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Nov 25, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
“Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” – President Joe Biden (amongst many others!) Knowing your numbers, and planning with budgets for arts organizations has never been easier. Anyone who has worked...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Nov 4, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
While celebrating 10 years of Benvenuti Arts today, back in October of 2014, I had already given my notice at my last full-time employment job, with a plan to launch Benvenuti Arts that November, when I received an email. The exact words are no longer with me but,...
by Sarah J Benvenuti | Oct 9, 2024 | Benvenuti Arts
Shifting arts funding trends highlight the need for adaptability, community focus, and artist-centered strategies to thrive in uncertain and changing times. Here’s our take on the industry round-up. I sent an email during last May to our clients about the state...
