For Immediate Release
October 15, 2007
From: Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Contact: Michael Futter, Director of Development and Grant Programs , (585)473-4000, ext. 202; mfutter@artsrochester.org

Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester and New York Foundation for the Arts Present
MARK: The business of art for all of New York

The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is pleased to announce a new partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) in the form of MARK: The business of art for all of New York.

Are you looking to expand your visibility and focus a little more on the business side of your art practice? Are you interested in getting to know the arts communities throughout New York State? MARK will address these needs.

MARK is the New York Foundation for the Arts' new six-month professional growth program for visual artists throughout NY State. The MARK program focuses on giving artists the opportunity to expand their visibility through learning and then applying concrete professional practice skills.

MARK starts in late January 2008 and runs until June with monthly seminars at partnering regional arts organizations throughout New York State. The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is the partner for our region and, as such, will be hosting these seminars. The program focuses on goal setting and strategies for expanding your visibility as a visual artist. Individual sessions will cover topics such as portfolio development, grant applications/project proposals, and public presentations. Monthly assignments will apply practical knowledge acquired in the class as well as incorporate email interaction with other participating artists across the state. The program will culminate in June with a retreat for all participating artists in New York City.

Interested artists should be New York State residents who are willing and excited to commit their time and energy to take advantage of this opportunity to learn and apply professional practice skills. Artists at all stages of their careers will be considered for participation. Artists currently enrolled as students during spring 2008 will not be able to participate.

Applications to the program are due to NYFA at 5pm December 1st. Seminar dates will be available on the NYFA MARK website starting October 15th. Cost to participate in the program is $150 which covers all seminars as well as room and board for the weekend in New York City.

Applications and information about the MARK program can be found at www.nyfa.org/mark.

Local contact: Michael Futter; 585.473.4000 X 202
mfutter@artsrochester.org or
Tracy Kroft; 585.473.4000 X 210
tkroft@artsrochester.org

State contact: Christa Blatchford; 212.366.6900 X 338
CBlatchford@nyfa.org
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)