THE RIPPLE EFFECT
a youth impact workshop series
EVERY THURSDAY, 5:30-7:30 PM
JUNE 25 – JULY 30
A virtual workshop series for artists + educators to deepen knowledge
and skills to better serve young people in Richmond.
As part of ART 180’s transition and closure, we want to ensure that strong and positively impactful programming for the young people of our community can continue. One way we hope to do this is through The Ripple Effect: a new workshop series aimed at artists, with or without teaching experience, educators, and individuals already working with organizations that are serving youth. Through the series, we’ll share the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to independently sustain youth arts programming in Richmond, in our absence. Knowledge and a connected community are two strong forces for positive change that ripple out across our city.
Sessions will be led by ART 180 leadership, local subject matter experts, and community partners. Each participant will leave with a resource toolkit including templates, guides, and a curated list of partnership contacts.
All sessions are free and open to the public and will take place virtually, on Thursdays, weekly from June 25 through July 30. Sign up for one, two, or all that you want to attend.
WORKSHOP #1:
NONPROFIT PATHWAYS
Thursday, June 25
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
This virtual session will explore the basics of 501(c)(3) formation and fiscal sponsorship alternatives. For this session, we will be joined by community partners Haus On Market and Non Profitability.
WORKSHOP #2:
FUNDRAISING & GRANT WRITING
Thursday, July 2
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
In this session, we'll be exploring proposal development, funding strategy, and donor engagement.
Joining the discussion table will be three people working in the fundraising space here in Richmond:
- Lachelle Lewi, Founder & Principal Consultant at Live to Serve Consulting Service & Chapter President of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central Virginia Chapter
- Katie Rhodes, Senior Director of Development at Boys and Girls Club of Richmond
- Scott Garka, President at CultureWorks
Sherelle Rodgers Jackson, Development Director at ART 180, will be moderating the panel.
WORKSHOP #3:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES
Thursday, July 9
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
This workshop will share trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches to working with young people. We'll be joined by Ronee Davis, the Director of Program Operations at Higher Achievement who will share her expertise and experience.
WORKSHOP #4:
PROGRAM DESIGN FOR IMPACT
Thursday, July 16
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
This week, we're joined by two friends from the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Tesni Stephen, Director of Education, and Liana Elguero, Community Partnerships Manager, who will be leading the Zoom to get into the structure, measurable outcomes, and youth engagement strategies to sustain and improve youth programming.
WORKSHOP #5:
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & SPACE ACCESS
Thursday, July 23
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
Learn how to connect with schools, recreation centers, and shared-use community spaces in this in-person session. We'll be joined by Programs Director of Blue Sky Fund, Josh Bearman.
WORKSHOP #6:
CREATIVE BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS
Thursday, July 30
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Held virtually over Zoom (link shared upon registering)
In our final session, Bianca Myric, the Founder & CEO of Pretty Purposed will be taking you through a
deep dive into vendor registration, contracts, payment structures, and independent practice tactics for burgeoning organizations.