Artist Intensive
MASTERING YOUR WORDS
& WINNING GRANTS
TRANSFORM YOUR ART CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE: A Two-Part Online Workshop for Artists
Are you ready to elevate your art practice, secure funding, and unlock new opportunities?
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Whether you're just beginning to define your artistic purpose or you're frustrated by repeated grant rejections, this workshop is designed to help you take the next big step in your career.
Why this workshop
is for YOU
We know the struggles artists face:
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FEELING OVERWHELMED BY THE IDEA OF WRITING PROFESSIONALLY
REJECTION AFTER REJECTION, LEAVING YOU UNMOTIVATED AND QUESTIONING YOUR NEXT MOVE
THE FRUSTRATION OF NOT HAVING THE FUNDS TO PURSUE YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITIES OR ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE
NOT KNOWING HOW TO MARKET YOUR WORK, CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE, OR MAKE YOUR APPLICATIONS STAND OUT
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THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN
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Our workshop equips you with the essential tools, strategies, and confidence to turn your frustration into transformation.
What you'll
GAIN
THIS TWO-PART WORKSHOP OFFERS A SEAMLESS, SUPPORTIVE JOURNEY:
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​PART ONE: PRESENT YOURSELF AUTHENTICALLY & PROFESSIONALLY
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Led by MONA LERCH, this segment dives into the art of writing and speaking about your work in a way that resonates with galleries, collectors, and grant panels alike.
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You'll:
CRAFT AUTHENTIC ARTIST BIOS, STATEMENTS, AND ELEVATOR PITCHES
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LEARN HOW TO WRITE PROFESSIONAL, COMPELLING EMAILS TO GALLERIES
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RECEIVE PRACTICAL FEEDBACK AND MINDSET COACHING TO REFINE YOUR MESSAGING
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BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWSLETTERS, AND MARKETING
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By addressing the disconnect between written and visual materials, this part of the workshop empowers you to present yourself and your work with CLARITY, CONFIDENCE, and IMPACT.
​​PART TWO: WRITE GRANT APPLICATIONS THAT WIN
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Taught by KATELYN CHAPMAN, this session focuses on demystifying the grant-writing process and making it approachable, achievable, and even enjoyable.
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You'll:
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UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES A GRANT APPLICATION STAND OUT
LEARN TO CRAFT PROFESSIONAL PROJECT AND BUDGET PROPOSALS
GAIN INSIGHTS FROM PROVEN STRATEGIES, INCLUDING EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
(with three Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants as proof!)
PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE EXERCISES AND Q&A SESSION TO LEAVE NO QUESTION UNANSWERED ​
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By the end of Part Two, you’ll have ALL THE TOOLS to craft a polished, professional grant proposal, along with the confidence to apply for big opportunities and competitive grants.
Who is this
workshop FOR
EMERGING ARTISTS
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If you're still defining your purpose and voice, this workshop will help you articulate your vision and build the skills to pursue opportunities with confidence.
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EXPERIENCED ARTISTS
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If you've applied for funding without success or feel stuck in your career, this workshop will give you the edge to secure those big grants and transform your practice.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST STUDENTS
Courtney Griffin, US
I feel so much more aligned with who I am as a person, why I make the work I do and what story I am telling with my art. I feel like a stronger story teller and writer after this class. It far exceeded my expectations and was by far one of the most powerful trainings I've ever done online! Mona created a truly safe space for all students to share bravely, even if it was messy! I cried as I shared parts of my story on the first day, and instead of feeling shame, I felt empowered to continue digging deeper and understanding more of myself. Mona is so generous with her knowledge and I hope to continue learning with her!
Morgan East, US
I took Katelyn's grant writing class in Spring 2024 with the goal of securing funding for my upcoming series, and it turned out to be an invaluable experience. Katelyn's depth of knowledge and her willingness to share personal tips and real examples from her own successful applications made all the difference. Her insights and techniques have become essential tools that I now use in every application process, from grants to residencies. I recently received the SCAC grant this fall, and I know Katelyn's guidance placed a major role in helping me achieve that success!
YOUR TRANSFORMATION STARTS
HERE
Through a powerful combination of practical guidance, mindset coaching, and group support, you'll leave this workshop equipped and ready to:
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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
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PRESENT YOUR WORK IN A WAY THAT TRULY CONNECTS WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
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WRITE GRANT APPLICATIONS THAT STAND OUT AND WIN
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BREAK FREE FROM FRUSTRATION AND TAKE YOUR ART CAREER TO NEW HIGHTS
WHY INVEST IN THIS WORKSHOP?
This isn't just about learning skills - it's an investment in your future. By mastering how to present yourself and secure funding, you'll open doors to dream opportunities, residencies, solo exhibitions, and more.
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The seats are limited to 20 participants to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
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STOP FEELING STUCK. START THRIVING.
BESTSELLING 4-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
ARTIST INTENSIVE
MASTERING YOUR WORDS & WINNING GRANTS
EARLY BIRD PRICE FOR VIP WAITLIST
EUR 249
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EXCLUSIVE BONUS
1:1 FEEDBACK/SUPPORT SESSION INCLUDED
PART 1
18 - 19 JANUARY 2025
2 PM - 4 PM (EST) / 7 PM - 9 PM (UK)
PART 2
1 - 2 FEBRUARY 2025
2 PM - 4 PM (EST) / 7 PM - 9 PM (UK)
WHO WILL GUIDE YOU?
HEY,
I'M
MONA
Mona Lerch is a self-taught contemporary mixed-media visual artist and entrepreneur based in the Czech Republic. She's also the brain, heart and soul behind Women United ART MOVEMENT, a huge women-in-the-arts supporter and passionate coach.
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After graduating with an MSc in Criminology from London Metropolitan University, she pursued a career in internal security specializing in counterterrorism and hybrid threats while continuing with her creative passion – dancing, teaching and choreographing for one of the most prestigious dance studios in Prague, Czech Republic.​​Shifting her attention towards visual arts, she's exhibited her work in Europe, the US and Canada, both physically and online. Her work is held in private collections in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Austria, The Philippines, Australia, and The Hendrix, Jersey City Luxury Rentals, US.
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When not making art, Mona focuses on podcasting, editorial design (Women United ART MAGAZINE, Artist, Mother, Proud & Serious annual publication, and Art Seen Magazine by The Curator's Salon), and creating opportunities for women artists.
Katelyn Chapman received an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Georgia in 2018 and a BFA with an emphasis in Drawing from Clemson University in 2014. After graduate school she pursued a career in both the arts and higher education, teaching at the College of Charleston and The American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, SC at various capacities. At the end of 2023 Chapman decided to leave her full-time position as Professor of Art at ACBA to pursue her art career full-time. She continues to teach on an occasional basis with both online and in-person workshops mainly in Charleston, SC.
Chapman received her first artist grant in 2017 as a graduate student to help fund her thesis exhibition and has worked to master the craft of grant writing ever since. She is a three-time Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grantee (‘19, ‘21, & ‘24) and the recipient of several smaller faculty, opportunity, and regional grants; all of which helped to fund artistic goals including three solo exhibitions across the Southeastern US as well as several artist residencies including those at The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences in Rabun Gap, Georgia (’21), Chateau Orquevaux in Champagne-Ardenne, France (’22), and The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina (’24).
HEY,
I'M
KATELYN
