Micro Credit Clinic and Business Plan Workshop for Artists


6/9/2009 11:03:00 AM


BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward Cultural Division and the South Florida Regional Planning Council will offer an informational clinic and workshop to assist applicants for the Artist Micro Credit Program on Saturday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. This workshop is for prospective Broward-based artists who want to become familiar with the program’s policies and guidelines.

The Artist Micro Credit Program is a community-based, revolving loan program created to respond to a broad range of artists’ needs including purchasing equipment, completing a project, or taking advantage of an opportunity. Loan applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Designed to assist Broward-based practicing, professionals, and emerging artists (of all disciplines) to advance their work and careers, these loans may help with projects that are not capable of being funded from other conventional sources. On a funds-available basis, the program can provide up to a maximum of $5,000.

The Business Plan Clinic guides participants through preparation of a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. In addition, they learn how to effectively work with lenders to obtain financial support through the Artist Micro Credit Program. The workshop will be facilitated by Rafael Cruz with the Small Business Development Center and Cheryl Cook with the South Florida Regional Planning Council. Participants will have the opportunity to network with past alumni of the AEI Institute and other Micro Credit Program recipients. The session will also cover the application process and how to work effectively with lenders.

Attendance at the workshop is highly recommended for Broward-based artists and alumni of the Artists as an Entrepreneur Institute. There is no fee for this workshop. Interested persons may register online at www.broward.org/arts and click on “Workshops.” For additional information, contact James Shermer, grants administrator, Broward Cultural Division at 954-357-7502, E-mail: jshermer@broward.org.


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