Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Training for Success
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| Sushmita Mazumdar, EWI Artist, Writer, Designer, Book Artist,
I recommend Training for Success to any immigrant woman artist because firstly, you find a great support group. Then, you learn if you have it in you to take your art that extra mile. If that makes you nervous, it’s great to see that this organization will stay with you as long as needed and help you in so many ways. You will find many others like you and make important bonds and connections. But most of all, EWI understand every aspect of “Immigrant” “Women” “Artist,” so well, that you will not find that anywhere. |
Mariana Fernandez, EWI Artist, Set Designer
I see very positive changes in my life after being part of EWI’s programs and services. Being connected with great artists and EWI staff who kept me focused on my art and strengths increased my confidence significantly. I really feel part of a community of support for women in the arts. In this field is very difficult to keep high hopes all the time. Sometimes, people feel disappointed and demoralized. However, EWI’s director is always pushing and giving us the support we need it to succeed! It is so important to have people around you who can believe in what you do and who you are! You can find that support at EWI! |
Empowered Women International selects fifteen talented emerging immigrant, refugee, unemployed, underemployed and low-income women artists to participate in the Training for Success, Spring Semester 2009, April 16 – July 2, 2009.
Application deadline: March 31st, 2009. All applications are considered. The cost of the program is on a sliding scale based on the artist’s ability to pay. Some women artists may qualify for a full scholarship. To ask for a scholarship email Marga Fripp at cfripp@aol.com.
Classes meet every Thursday, April 16-July 2, 2009, 6:30-9 PM at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302. The training provides foreign-born, immigrant and refugee women artists with opportunities to engage in a life changing career and business opportunity program, while exploring their artistic and cultural heritage and engaging in the civic life of their communities.
About Training for Success
Learn all about building a successful art career or running your own business in a non-threatening, risk-free, and empowering network of artists and professionals.
Over 15 experienced art business speakers will participate in the program, and will provide resources and knowledge in business development, portfolio development, marketing and communication, career and job hunting skills, taxes, legal and financial aspects of running an art business. Artist participants will explore their inner entrepreneurial talents and will strengthen their confidence, business and marketing skills.
Artists will end the class with a winning artist portfolio, a personal marketing plan, enhanced career and job hunting skills, event planning knowledge and experience and a special art exhibition and graduation ceremony. Graduation Ceremony will take place on June 25th 2009.
To apply, fill out the online Training for Success Application, and we will contact you for a brief interview to ensure that the program is appropriate for you and your needs. For more info call EWI at 517-366-7724, or email Sharmila at sdkhush@hotmail.com.
Application deadline: March 31st, 2009. All applications are considered. The cost of the program is on a sliding scale based on the artist’s ability to pay. Some women artists may qualify for a full scholarship.
Training for Success History
The training was designed and initiated in 2005 by Marga Fripp, an award winning journalist and a native of Romania, the President of Empowered Women International. The concept behind the program was to create economic opportunities and give a voice to artistically talented newcomers and low-income immigrant women, who want to pursue a career as an artist entrepreneur, freelancer, or art business owner.
Each year 30 immigrant women artists graduate from the training, and secure employment and business opportunities in their chosen art media. Approximately 80% of the artists who attended the Training for Success had an increase in their income, changed jobs for better positions and/or enrolled in educational programs. About 70% of participants sold or exhibited work in new venues, worked on commission projects, taught art in schools, partnered with EWI to sell and promote art, or volunteered in educational and community organizations.
To learn more about art business services, classes and private coaching opportunities email Marga at cfripp@aol.com
