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Developing Project Narratives and Budgets was co-presented with the Bronx Council on the Arts. This intensive workshop focused on writing effective proposal narratives and constructing coherent budgets for funders. The format combined short lecture with hands-on work on narratives and budgets. Participants brought a working project narrative, budget and the corresponding guidelines for the opportunity you are applying for. Presenter dealt with grant-seeking tactics and application materials such as bios, statements, and work samples.

About the Presenter: Amber Hawk Swanson is a professional development and grants writing consultant and founder of Hawk Supporting Artists. Formerly Officer, NYFA Source and Instructor, NYFA MARK (2008-10), Hawk Swanson administered all aspects of Source, the nation's most comprehensive online database of programs and resources for artists working in all disciplines. She also administered all aspects of MARK, NYFA's competitive program for visual artists living outside of NYC seeking focus on the professional side of their creative practice.

For questions, please contact Karen Demavivas, Program Officer, Immigrant Artist Project, at 212-366-6900 x249 or at i.outreach@nyfa.org