This virtual workshop tailored for artists is presented by Fresh Arts in collaboration with ART IS BOND. Hosted by Janice Bond, director of ART IS BOND and alumna of the Artist INC program, this session is designed for artists keen on exploring the realm of philanthropic art auctions and donations.   Discussion Topics: – Most Common Types of Art Auctions: Gain insights into the various formats of art auctions prevalent in the industry. – Considerations for Participation: Explore crucial factors to contemplate when deciding to participate in art auctions. – Frequency of Participation: L ..read more

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your artistic background Sure. I’m a multidisciplinary artist. I do performance, video installation, and works on paper.  I grew up in San Antonio and moved to Houston in 2017 with my family. I worked in the arts for a long time as an educator and exhibitions coordinator before I became the Grant Writer and Fiscal Sponsorship Manager for Fresh Arts, and I’m currently working on a big performance project about motherhood and reproductive justice that was funded by National Performance Network.    How did you go about securing the fun ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Support Project ABOUT THE PROJECT Reel Quick Film Lab was created in May of 2021 to provide an affordable, customer-first, film-developing service to Houston photographers. Reel Quick started in the apartment of owner, John Dekerlegand, but quickly grew to support over 400 artists, both amateur and professional. Reel Quick’s mission is to use its influence and standing in the community to help break barriers for the underserved, amplify social activists’ voices, and provide consistent support through our film-developing services, creative workshops, art shows, a ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM MOM & POP GROCERY STORE Support Project ABOUT THE PROJECT Mom and Pop Grocery Store: A Houston Story is a new documentary that tells the story of a tiny building that sat at 1706 Alamo in Houston’s First Ward. The story spans the early 1950s-1980s when inner-city neighborhoods began to change and once again in the 1990s when Houston’s growth as a major metropolis boomed, and how a tiny grocery store building changed the face of Houston’s theater scene.   The documentary will include the cultural landscape of Houston’s vibrant theater/art scene with comm ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM KNOW YOUR NEURO Support Project ABOUT THE PROJECT Know Your Neuro is a project created and led by Dr. Crystal Collier, LPC-S, therapist and prevention researcher, based in Houston, TX. Dr. Collier works with children’s book designers and graphic artists from Spectrum Fusion, an organization that supports youth on the spectrum who need help finding work after graduating from high school. In addition, Dr. Collier collaborates with schools and universities in Houston and surrounding areas that use KnowYourNeuro.org. Middle school, high school, and college students ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FULL GALLOP PRESENTS Support Project ABOUT THE PROJECT The Full Gallop Presents series will be entirely public performances ranging from small venues to large amphitheater style venues such as Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston. The audience ranges depending on the artists being presented on stage but are mostly music lovers of all kinds, all ages welcome, and usually no cover charge to erase financial barriers. The concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre in September 2024 will also engage the loyal fans of that venue, as it is a beautiful asset of the City of Houst ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TRANSLUCENT Support Project ABOUT THE PROJECT Translucent is a newly founded theater company that is dedicated to uplifting transgender, non-binary, and queer voices, by giving queer artists a platform to share their stories and an opportunity for the community to learn and grow from our art. As we curate and grow our audience to provide artistic opportunities to queer artists. We will also explore and provide a wide array of stories to help people understand the differences and intersectionality inside our community.   Instagram @translucent.theater  ..read more

By Jade Boldenow, Fresh Arts Can you start by telling us a little bit about yourself and artistic background? Sure. My name is Nick Gaitan. I’m a native Houstonian, and I’ve been performing music live since the summer of 99. I picked up the guitar at a younger age, but that’s when I kind of got going in bands whenever I could actually get out of the house and do that thing.  – – What experiences led you to realizing the importance of copyright protection? I was about three years shy of 30 and I joined the country music circuit with a country songwriting legend, Billy Joe Shaver. I ..read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Support Project OUR PROJECT    DUST is a narrative film project set in the early 1990s in small town Mississippi. It combines drama, mystery and suspense while exploring the enduring impact of tragedies of the past on both the victims and perpetrators. In the end, truth, redemption and justice prevail.      In DUST, a recent college graduate on her way to a prestigious law school program makes a stop in the small Mississippi town where her mother was born. While there, she learns the details of her grandfather’s tragic death. Determined ..read more

ARTISTS! Stay up to date with information that impacts your tax liability. Structured with artists in mind, this seminar is designed to walk you through your tax return, addressing common artist concerns and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices including: · What it means to be self-employed/independent contractor · Keeping records of income and expenses · Business v Hobby rules as applied to tax · Combination of W-2 and 1099 tax reporting · What’s deductible? · What the self-employment tax is and how it is paid? · Using the Section 199(A) passthrough · Estimated tax payme ..read more