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Financial Support and Incentives
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
 The Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) is a non-profit organization that provides learning, lending, and coaching to grow Community Entrepreneurs who build businesses to advance along the pathway to self-sufficiency and self-worth. RMMFI's brand of microfinance combines affordable and approachable business support services and flexible microloans to help individuals turn a good idea into an income-generating business. www.rmmfi.org
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation's Grants for Visual Artists
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation is a non-profit corporation established to award financial aid to mature, creative painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Individual Support grants are available to artists with a minimum of 20 years in a mature phase; grant amounts are determined each year. Last year this program awarded 12 grants of $25,000 each. A separate grant program, for emergencies, assists artists suffering from catastrophic circumstances (fire, flood, medical emergency), who have a minimum of ten years in a mature phase; grant amounts range up to $10,000 depending on the need and circumstances of the individual applicant. www.gottliebfoundation.org.
CERF+ Disaster Relief Assistance for Fire Victims
 CERF+ would like to make sure that any professional craft artist seriously affected by the Colorado fires is aware of the disaster relief assistance available from CERF+. If there are organizations that directly work with artists in your community that you think we should know about, please send us their contact information.
CERF+'s emergency relief programs include grants up to $1,500, loans up to $8,000, booth fee waivers and more. For eligibility requirements and more detailed information, please click here.
The Colorado Export Development Grant
 The Colorado International Trade Office (ITO) has launched the third round of the Colorado Export Development Grant. The purpose of the grant will be to increase Colorado companies' abilities to export their products and services to new global markets. Grantees can receive between $500-2,000 to apply towards travel expenses, trade show exhibition or attendance, business match-making services with potential buyers, distributors and/or sales agents, and/or other direct expenses related to developing a new target market for exports.
The grant is open to companies of all industry sectors, including services, with the exception of agricultural commodities and food products. Grantees may apply the award to a new target market of their choosing, and should be export-ready. Applications are due Thursday, September 30, 2010. Contact Stephanie Dybsky at stephanie.dybsky@state.co.us or at 303-892-3850.
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| Professional Development and Networking
Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program
 Established in 1990, the Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program has helped participants develop greater self-confidence, expand leadership capabilities, master new management technique and build meaningful relationships to make a significant difference on a personal, organizational, and community level. This yearlong program combines a variety of learning opportunities: Four training sessions held in Denver, a three-day experiential teambuilding retreat in Breckenridge, three sessions with a professional executive coach and a comprehensive training manual. The program is designed for Executive Directors who have had at least 4 years of nonprofit experience, or its equivalent, and who's nonprofit has an annual budget of $600,000 or less. Typically the budgets are much smaller. Contact Carol Crawford, Director of Training, Leadership, and Coaching at 303-623-1540, ext. 13 or 1-800-516-6284.
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10 Week MBA - NxLeveL for Creative Entrepreneurs and Business Start-Ups
Twenty-four participants enrolled in the NxLeveL program , which started on September 7th, representing creative businesses such as fashion, filmmaking, furniture and graphic design. NxLeveL is a 10-session, 30-hour course that addresses questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before starting a business venture.
"As I like to say, creatives graduate with a Masters of Fine Art, not Finance, but they often need to act like a business to succeed in their field. The NxLeveL course is a great way for creative entrepreneurs to gain business acumen in a comprehensive setting," says Ginger White, senior economic development specialist for the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs' Create Denver program.
Matthew Colella is the creative director at blue13creative and is blogging about the class every week. Follow his blog and check our Facebook and Twitter feeds for updates.
 LyricQuest: Songwriters' and Music Enthusiasts' Retreat
Whether you're an aspiring songwriter, a music enthusiast or would like an entertaining weekend at the area's premier dude ranch, these few days will prove to be memorable! The exclusive Songwriters' and Music Enthusiasts' Retreat will take place October 8-10, 2010 at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado. Spend the weekend with the Country Songwriter of the Year in a setting that is Colorado perfect. The event is limited to 70 guests. More information. Call 970-887-3344 today to reserve your spot. More information.
Rocky Mountain VidExpo + 2010
 Rocky Mountain VidExpo + 2010 features over 100 manufacturer exhibits and free seminars, highlighting advanced production techniques, web conferencing, delivery media, digital marketing, content creation, and new technologies such as Unified Communications, Video Site Maps for the Web and LED lighting. The event is the largest gathering for the film, video, broadcast, and digital media and audio visual professionals in the Rocky Mountain Region. Now in it's sixth year, Rocky Mountain VidExpo + will continue its tradition of bringing in educational speakers who cover a wide range of topics relevant to industry leaders, and hands on exhibits.
National Geographic Photographer Dick Durrance will present the Keynote on Nov 3 at 5:p.m.. Also this year's Oscar Award Winner for Best Feature Documentary, The Cove, was produced right here in Colorado. VidExpo is excited to have Producer Paula DuPre Pesmen and Co-Producer Olivia Ahnemann talk about their filmmaking experiences at the Women in Production Luncheon. More information.
Public Art Academy for Artists - Presented by Americans for the Arts You are invited to attend a free 3-part webinar series on the business of public art. Learn information and tools you need to understand contracts and manage project timelines and budgets. The webinars will take place on Wednesday, September 29, October 13, and November 3 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. The webinars are hosted by the City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program and Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program. Presenters include Barbara Goldstein, Public Art Director, City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs; Steven Huss, Cultural Arts Manager, City of Oakland, Cultural Arts Marketing Department Moderated by Liesel Fenner, Public Art Program Manager, Americans for the Arts, Washington, DC. Register by Monday, September 27 for the first webinar by contacting Deana Miller, 303-739-6747, dsmiller@auroragov.org |
We're That Good - Colorado as a Creative Hub
Creede Repertory Theater Receives $350,000 EDA Grant |
 The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $350,000 grant to the Creede Repertory Theatre of Creede, Colo., to renovate the interior space of an existing building for use as a year-round theater. Read the press release.
"By leveraging its cultural assets, Creede will spur tourism and attract businesses and jobs," said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez. "This EDA investment will allow Creede Repertory Theatre to remain a major player in the region's tourism industry cluster."
Celebrate Arts Month in America with Art and Music October 1st
Imagine by Darrell Anderson |
This special event is a collaboration between the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) and the GSA (General Services Administration) to celebrate Arts Month in America. The event will be on the Rogers Building Plaza at 19th and Curtis Streets in Denver on Friday, October 1st beginning at 11 a.m .
There will be a small reception for Darrell Anderson, the artist who created "Imagine", an outdoor wall exhibit with light, sound and painting on the exterior back wall of the US Customs building across the street. Additionally from 12 to 1 p.m. pianist Hank Troy will play with a small group and Julie Tobiska, a soloist with Opera Colorado, will also be performing. Come out to enjoy the artwork and music. For more information contact Sally Mayberry at the GSA public affairs office at 303.236.8000 ext. 2322 or sally.mayberry@gsa.gov. |
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Colorado's Imagination Conversation on October 20
 Imagination, the ability to visualize new possibilities, is a prerequisite for success in the 21st-century global economy. America has long been at the vanguard of creation and innovation, but an economic downturn and increased worldwide competition mean that we cannot take our position for granted. Now more than ever, we must teach imagination in our schools and nurture it in our communities.
You won't want to miss Colorado's Imagination Conversation taking place on Wednesday, October 20, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Denver Botanic Gardens and hosted by Brian Vogt, Director. Three "Conversationalists" have been confirmed for the event.
- David Milofsky is the author of "A Friend of Kissinger", "Playing from Memory", "Eternal People" and "Color of Law" and is currently professor of English at University of Denver and Colorado State University. Dr.
- Lara Merriken is the founder of LÄRABAR, and carved out a special niche in the energy bar category, delighting millions of customers with her blends of fruits, nuts and spices.
- Arthur Jones is a clinical professor of culture and psychology in the Women's College at the University of Denver, where he teaches courses that deal with the intersection of issues of race, class, culture and gender.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and a Botanic Gardens docent will lead a private tour of the Henry Moore exhibit. A wine reception will start around 6:30 followed by the Imagination Conversation at 7:30. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the sunset with imagination, creativity and innovation. There will be a small fee to attend. Look for your email invitation soon.
 Colorado Arts in Education Week Sept. 12-18
Commissioner Jones read Governor Bill Ritter's Proclamation on Monday, September 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Colorado Department of Education at 201 East Colfax Ave., in Denver. Arts education supporters were there to celebrate the creativity, imagination and 21st Century skills that arts education provides Colorado students. Read the press release. |
Creative Communities
The Birth of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Film Commission |
 Just this summer, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association invited members of the public and private sectors to a brainstorming meeting on the idea of creating a Film Commission for Gunnison County. They decided the idea was good business for the county. Since then the Tourism Association has met with local businesses interested in offering their sites for access by film, TV and photographic medium as well as with Western State College about involving senior level students with this project. They have also launched a web site complete with resources, videos and a production inquiry form at www.GunnisonCrestedButteFilm.com.
Their first success was an Acura shoot for their lifestyle magazine in September which estimated gross revenues to the valley of $12,000 to 15,000. |
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