PASSAGE Skills Lab: The Artist as Fundraiser

THIS FREE WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE AT REDLAND ART GALLERY, CLEVELAND

The Artist as Fundraiser is a free 3-hour fundraising workshop that is ideal for artists, producers and collectives looking to boost their knowledge, skills and confidence to strategically build supporter relationships and grow income from donations.

This workshop will cover:

• Planning your fundraising campaign (individual donations)
• Building your case for support
• Mapping your network and prospects
• Cultivating relationships, making the ask, stewarding supporters
• Using the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) donations platform

Your facilitator for this workshop:

Matthew Higgins

Creative Australia | State Manager of Development and Partnerships (QLD)

Matthew Higgins is the State Manager of Development and Partnerships (QLD) at Creative Australia. A passionate strategist and advocate, he believes in the power of arts, culture, and creativity to drive community, innovation, and inclusion. With over a decade of experience in arts, festivals, and events, Matthew has worked with organizations like Brisbane Powerhouse, Sydney Mardi Gras, and Dancenorth Australia. He co-designs arts fundraising programs and offers coaching to empower artists. Committed to equity and diversity, Matthew volunteers for the Queensland Government’s LGBTQIA+ Roundtable and previously served on Townsville’s Inclusive Communities Advisory Committee.

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For more information about Redland City Council's PASSAGE Artist Development Program, visit HERE.