Art-Train Agency/Organization Training Registration
The Agency/Organization Training is for staff at government agencies, tribal councils, community non-profits, and arts councils to develop strategies to reach and engage more people, increase community relevance and connection, and find innovative ways to be more effective - and create authentic, equitable and lasting change. Tackle critical issues such as social cohesion, civic engagement, public planning, equity, workforce development, public health, housing, and economic growth by supporting and working with local artists.
Participants attend an initial virtual live training session, and then receive ongoing technical assistance through an online resource library and optional bi-weekly drop-in group office hours with Art-Train staff and an expanding network of peers.
The training includes:
- Impacts of working with local artists
- Influencing your local priorities and spending
- 3 customizable program models to engage local artists
- Tools for equitable collaboration
- Peer networking
Art-Train has moved to “on-demand” programming starting December, 2024. Complete this form to start a conversation about possibilities for bringing Art-Train to your community, either virtually or in-person. Learn more about Art-Train here.
While any individual staff person is encouraged to attend, a successful strategy is also to organize a critical mass of staff of agencies and organizations in a particular place to take the training so there is a foundation of shared learning and practical tools from which to launch new conversation and work. For instance, the City of Boston sent over 20 staff from different departments to Art-Train over 3 months, after which those departments became eligible for support to integrate artists into programming.
- For Agencies/Organizations with more than 5 persons registering for a training, see our Discounts & Add-ons: https://springboardforthearts.org/art-train-training-discounts/
Includes access to online resource library and optional biweekly office hours.
- Native, Black, Indigenous and People of Color-led and focused community-based organizations (CBO) are invited to take this training (with accompanying access) for free – select the corresponding option in the registration form. If you think this describes your organization, then we do too.
- Large Agencies/Organizations (10 or more employees):
Regular Price = $200 per person
- Small Agencies/Organizations (less than 10 employees):
Regular Price = $100 per person
- For Agencies/Organizations with more than 5 persons registering for a training, see our Discounts & Add-ons: https://springboardforthearts.org/art-train-training-discounts/
Trainings require stable internet connection as they take place virtually over zoom. Registrants will be invited to attend with cameras on throughout and ideally have a microphone. Out of respect for the experience of all participants, we request that participants commit to the full 3-hour training.
If your ability to attend is prohibited due to financial hardship, internet limitations, or you have any other questions, please email: art-train@springboardforthearts.org.
Art-Train offers Discounts and Add-ons for Agencies/Organizations with more than 5 persons registering for a training.