Grant Hacks for Artists Workshop

Participants are encouraged to bring supplies for taking notes. Light snacks will be provided. The space is ADA accessible.

This workshop is part of Oakland Art Murmur and East Bay Open Studios Artist Professional Development series designed to provide tools and insights to help artists navigate the art world while also making community connections within the East Bay’s vibrant artist scene.

Arts.Co.Lab’s Grant Hacks for Artists workshop is a 2 hour session designed for artists and cultural workers who want to translate their ideas into clear, funder-ready language without overwhelm, jargon, or pressure to “perform.” Grounded in dignity, access, and cultural integrity, the training reinforces that grant writing is not about becoming someone else it is about learning to clearly describe the work you already do. Participants learn how funders read applications, how to research opportunities that align with their work, how to describe a project clearly and concisely, and how to avoid common grant-writing mistakes. Artists leave with clearer project language they can reuse across grants, residencies, and proposals, greater confidence navigating funding opportunities, and a grounded understanding of what to do next and what can wait.

SEE REAL LOCAL ART this December 5-6 and 12-13 at East Bay Open Studios (EBOS). Hosted by Oakland Art Murmur, East Bay Open Studios is a multi-weekend event that invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces. Since its inception, EBOS has been a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour showcasing the diverse creative talent of the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties).

Each year, EBOS connects hundreds of artists with thousands of visitors across 12 cities, offering an immersive look into the work of painters, sculptors, ceramicists, glass and metal artists, fiber artists, and multimedia creators. More than an art event, EBOS sustains visual culture, fosters creative placemaking, and deepens appreciation for the region’s rich artistic communities.

THE VENUE
The BEAM is a community focused build shop located in North Oakland. We provide fully equipped professional grade metal, wood and light fab shops, dedicated bench spaces, a community room space for teaching and street facing gallery for showing work. The BEAM’s mission is to help people create, collaborate and connect.

Find out more here: https://www.thebeamoakland.com/