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#CCIAmbitioUS invests in #ArtistOwnership projects and #Trailblazers of the Alternative Economy. Fashion that Works Production is a cooperative based in New York City, that provides ethical garment production services for local fashion businesses in New York City and across the U.S. The vision of Fashion that Works is to use the cooperative model to provide equitable employment and ownership opportunities for immigrant women creatives from low-income backgrounds. Through the ...2020 Grant & Loan Fund for Early-Stage Arts, Creative, and Cultural Cooperatives, AmbitioUS is providing Fashion that Works with a one-year general operating support grant and technical assistance from Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative. Learn more about all of the AmbitioUS investees at ambitio-us.org/investments. [Photo: Fashion that Works members. (Pictured from left to right: Amit Blushtein, Ifunanya Onykwere, Christina Ivory, Irma Torres, Kaur.) 2019. Fashion that Works, New York City.]

ACLU of Northern California is seeking proposals for their first-ever artist-in-residence. The 2021 residency will embed an artist or creative worker in an ACLU NorCal project for a year-long collaboration to bring art-based and creative strategies to the ACLU’s work and to engage impacted communities. The artist will receive a $16,000 stipend, along with up to $10,000 for materials. Apply by Feb 21. https://www.aclunc.org//request-proposals-2021-artist-resi

#JointSpaceAward will grant a BIPOC individual artist/collab pair $5K + up to $5K in materials for a residency at #TheSpaceProgramSF & exhibition at 1275 Minnesota Street Project Galleries and online. Apply by March 5. #MSPFoundation https://minnesotastreetproject.org/joint-space-award

Apply by Wed Feb 10 to the SF Bay Area Queer Nightlife Fund: emergency relief grants up to $500 to people who earned most of their income through queer nightlife & whose income is low/moderate for the Bay Area. Funds for food & medical expenses only. https://sfqueernightlifefund.org/sf-qnf-application/

Native Americans in Entertainment COVID-19 Relief Fund: Grants of $2,000 for eligible writers, directors, actors, above the line and below the line workers in the entertainment industry who have experienced loss of employment due to the pandemic. https://nama.media/covid-19-relief-fund/

Oct 23-24, WAMCon Virtual will be an immersive recording arts conference for women and gender non-conforming (GNC) folks in audio, featuring top leaders in the industry, live demos, GRAMMY award-winning producers, engineers, and more. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wamcon-virtual-tickets-1212728

Now available from Freelancers Union: In this media landscape, more and more risk has been shifted onto the shoulders of freelance writers. You’re responsible for everything from reporting expenses to copy editing, while delivering a brilliant piece of work that you feel good about. That’s hard enough without having to worry about the threat of a lawsuit. Affordable protection against claims of libel, defamation, copyright infringement, and more is finally a reality, starting at less than $1/day. Learn more at https://www.freelancersunion.org/insurance/writer-insurance/.

For its inaugural round, the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Lightning Fund will provide emergency relief grants for independent visual artists based in Los Angeles County who are experiencing financial hardship due to the severe economic impacts of COVID-19 on artists’ livelihoods and practices. This fund is in solidarity with partners in the Warhol Foundation’s Regional Regranting Network. A total of 50 grants of $1,500 each will be awarded. Apply by November 20 at 11:59 PM PST. https://welcometolace.org/lightning-fund/

CALIFORNIANS: On 10/6, join California Lawyers for the Arts, The Actors Fund, and Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions for a seminar to help you understand the Affordable Care Act and give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what your Covered California options are and how to get the most affordable coverage. Info will be relevant to freelancers and the self-employed. Find out how to re-estimate your income after a loss of work, and whether you’re eligible for free insurance or subsidies. Register at https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/event-4010346.

#CCIAmbitioUS #KnowledgeShare Rooted in the idea that housing is a fundamental human right, Sustainable Economies Law Center ( @TheSELC ) is ‘radicalizing real estate’ through offering communities a path to collective land ownership. From @NextCityOrg https://nextcity.org//this-oakland-law-center-fights-housi

In advance of the 2021 Otis Report on the Creative Economy, this (10/22) virtual panel will shine a light on the impact of COVID-19 on LA’s Creative Economy and how LA can address sustainable racial equality and inclusivity within these important sectors. https://www.otis.edu/race-creative-economy

Professional art conservators from across the field share how to plan for the long-term care of your artwork in a variety of contexts. 7 sessions will cover both general and medium specific info & best practices. https://www.lacountyarts.org//arts-tuneup-artist-preservat @LACountyArts

As 2020 comes to a close, this year’s National Arts Marketing Project Conference (December 7-8, online) will provide the ideas, tactics, strategies, and inspiration to set the groundwork for surviving and thriving in the next 18-24 months. 2020 has been an eventful time for all arts and culture organizations. Everyone is working harder than ever to keep their organizations relevant and engaged with their community. SCHOLARSHIPS are available for arts and culture marketing p...rofessionals who are unable to access resources for a paid registration. Multiple changemakers from the same organization are welcome to apply for scholarships. Those residing in and directly serving communities of color, rural populations, and marginalized audiences are encouraged to submit a request for scholarship. Scholarship opportunities are available for both members and nonmembers of Americans for the Arts. To be considered for a scholarship, request by Monday, November 16. SCHOLARSHIP INFO: https://www.americansforthearts.org//2020-national-arts-ma. REGISTRATION: https://artsu.americansforthearts.org//2020-national-arts-

Oakland CARES Fund for Artists & Arts Nonprofits DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by Friday, Oct 23, 1 pm PDT at cciarts.org/Oakland_CARES_Fund.html.

In a partnership between the Sonoma County Economic Development Board and the Bay Area CDFI Working Solutions, small businesses (incl. nonprofits) in Sonoma County with 1-30 employees may to apply for up to $15K in COVID-19 relief grants. Apply by 10/18 at http://sonomaedb.org/Business-Assista/Coronavirus/Recovery/

@runwayproject16 works to repair the structural inequities of the racial wealth gap by providing entrepreneurs of color early stage Friends & Family funding and holistic business support. Now hiring 2 positions, including an Oakland Project Director! www.therunwayproject.org/careers

Oakland CARES Fund for Artists and Arts Nonprofits: Deadline Extended until Friday, Oct 23, 1 pm PDT. Apply here: https://www.cciarts.org/Oakland_CARES_Fund.html

#CCIAmbitioUS #KnowledgeShare @NextCityOrg While black small businesses continue to face obstacles due to COVID-19, Runway Project’s funding & mentoring programs offer support w/ investing financial & technical assistance to help get back on their feet. http://ow.ly/aCEF50BEU7c