Imagine the future of arts and culture work shaped by our present context. How might the current online work of arts and culture organizations continue online? How can we best prepare for and thrive in tomorrow’s blended in-person and online artistic environments?

The Digital Access for the Arts Program, created in partnership with CultureSource and the Rocket Community Fund, seeks to provide arts and cultural organizations with resources to build, grow, and transform their work in preparation for a sustainable future.

In Partnership With

RESEARCH

To assess the needs of CultureSource members, we’re collaborating with 8 Bridges Workshop to determine how organizations use technology in their work today and possibly the future. Please encourage leadership at your organization to take the survey below, so we can better understand the technological capacities and infrastructure for arts and cultural organizations in our region.

TECH EXPERTS-IN RESIDENCE

Starting in February and continuing monthly until May, CultureSource Tech Experts-in-Residence will meet with participants to provide individualized support in ideating, innovating, brainstorming, and strategizing organization’s digital work. The purpose of this service isn’t to learn how to set up an online gallery, but instead explore why one wants to set up an online gallery.

FUNDING

Sixteen (16) grants of $5,000 will be awarded to CultureSource member organizations to support sustainable technology investments that enhance digital work. Applications for grants are now closed and award recipients will be announced in April 2021.

ABOUT ROCKET COMMUNITY FUND

The mission of the Rocket Community Fund is to support inclusive, thriving and resilient communities by making data-driven investments in housing, employment, and public life. As part of its focus on public life, the Rocket Community Fund is committed to increasing access to safe, inclusive public spaces and events that build economic and social resiliency and spark bonds within the community. Visit rocketcommunityfund.org to learn more about their work.

QUESTIONS?

For questions about the Digital Access for the Arts Program, please contact CultureSource programs manager Adam DesJardins: adesjardins@culturesource.org or (313) 831-1151.