Freeholder Director Mary Ann O’Brien recently announced that a Local Arts and History Grant Workshop would be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton. All arts and history non-profit organizations are strongly encouraged to attend.
“The workshop will focus on the re-grant application and process for arts and history, including budget forms, narratives and attachments,” O’Brien said. “Additionally, the workshop will cover how to bring full accessibility to your organization’s programming.
“Being accessible is more than ramps and bathrooms — it is an organizational sensibility that includes marketing, planning, board development, and audience growth.” O’Brien said. “Finally, the workshop will examine strategic plans and annual reports — where does your organization want to be in five years and what is it doing today to get there? Keeping your eyes on the prize can be difficult when daily challenges are being tackled.”
Presenter Matthew E. Pisarski is a licensed planner who serves as Assistant Planning Director for the County of Cumberland and Executive Director of the Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission. With a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania, Matthew has specialized in land preservation and community planning, emphasizing the comprehensive role of preservation of place in community development. He currently serves on the Greenwich Township Sustainability Committee; the University of Pennsylvania, School of Design Alumni Association Board; and, the Ocean County Grant Review Panel.
Attendees must RSVP to Kim Brown-Sollimo no later than Sept. 15 by emailing: ksollimo@co.burlington.nj.us, or calling: (609) 265–2445.
Those interested can view information about the workshop and get review the arts grant application and guidelines in advance of the meeting at the web address: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/3875
In anticipation of a history regrant program becoming available in 2016 for Burlington County history organizations, the county will be posting draft application material and guidelines in time for this workshop.
For history organizations can watch for updates on the parks website. www.co.burlington.nj.us/parks
