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Strive to Thrive
July 22, 2026
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Artist-Centered Programming
If you are SILENCED....
If you are STRUGGLING...
If you are SURVIVING...
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LADY PINSON
Atlanta, Georgia
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Tell us about yourself.
Lady Barbara Pinson is an artist and designer whose career bridges the worlds of fine art and fashion while working with distinguished clients in the United States and Europe. Lady Barbara transforms her original paintings into luxury fashion and lifestyle pieces that bring Beauty, Joy, and Elegance into everyday life. Her guiding principals are "Canvas to Couture" and "Luxury without spectacle."
| | | WANT TO BE FEATURED IN OUR NEWSLETTER LIKE THIS ARTIST? | | We are spotlighting artists and arts administrators making meaningful work happen. If you would like to share your story, your impact, or what you are building next, we would love to feature you. | |
MONTHLY ZOOM MEET-UP
3rd Tuesday of each month 3:00-4:00pm ET
A mix of professional development and sharing/networking
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Next Meet-up
August 18th
3:00-4:00pm ET
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Guest Presenter
Staci Schnacker
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Topic:
Building Youth Art Programs
That Create Real Impact
Youth art programming can be more than a one-day activity; it can build confidence, teach real-world skills, and shape future pathways. This session explores how to design youth programs that go beyond participation to create lasting impact.
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| |  | As Arts Administrator for the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District in Topeka, KS, Staci oversees the development and delivery of programs that bring creativity to life, ranging from classes and exhibits at the NOTO Arts Center to signature district-wide events. With more than 15 years of experience as an artist and gallery owner, Staci has been a driving force in advancing the arts in Topeka. Her work has been featured in over 100 exhibitions nationwide and internationally, including 12 solo shows, and she has lent her artistic expertise to numerous community initiatives. Beyond her artistic practice, Staci has served in leadership roles with the Aaron Douglas Art Fair, the NOTO Board of Directors, Momentum 2027, and Arts Connect, and currently serves on the USD 501 CTE Advisory Board and North Topeka Business Alliance Board. Her contributions to arts and community development have earned her honors including the 2020 Women of Excellence Award in the nonprofit sector. She has been part of the NOTO team since 2018.
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A few featured grants, residencies, creative job postings, and more. | | | Opportunity | Eligibility | Deadline | Amount | | Illinois Arts Council - Creative Projects Grant | Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities | Rolling
(or until funds are expended) | $12,000 | | Money for Women | writers in the early and middle stages of their artistic development | Rolling | $500 - $2000 | | Grant for Recent MFA Visual Art Graduate | drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile, installation, performance, sound, and video | 8/1/26 | $1,000 | | Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC - Performance | NYC residents, performance grants to individuals focused on the production of theater, dance, and performance art | 8/3/26
(or until 40 applicants reached) | $10,000 | | Music to Life Residency: Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Academy | socially conscious musicians | 8/14/26 | $10,000 + residency perks! | | Montana Arts Council FY2026 Strategic Investment Grants | expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events for artists and teachers in Montana | Rolling
(15th of every month) | $1,000 | | NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship | For artists seeking funding from foundations, institutions, or tax-deductible donors
Plans to raise at least $15,000 in contributed income* through NYFA | 8/17/26 | N/A | | Durham Arts Council: Artist Support Grants | Durham, Orange, Alamance or Person Counties (North Carolina), all art forms, | 8/31/26 | $1,500 | | Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation | 18-41 years old, student or emerging artist in the process of launching your career, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing | 8/28/26 | $17,000 | | Creativity Grants for Projects | Maryland, independent artists and arts organizations | Rolling | $4,000 | | | |
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