Events & Workshops

Building Art Through Community: IAM x Rossi Mission SF & The Ruby

Independent Arts and Media (IAM) proudly partnering with Rossi Mission SF. and The Ruby to present "Building Art Through Community" — This gathering creates an intimate space dedicated to fostering genuine connections, amplifying diverse voices, and sparking fresh collaborations. Here's your chance to meet your future creative partners.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST

Location: Pacific Felt Factory (arts complex) 

2830 20th Street San Francisco, CA 94110

SFAC Grant Workshop: Grant Writing Made Easy (for Arts Orgs)

This interactive, in-person workshop is for San Francisco-based arts and cultural organizations looking to strengthen their grant applications. Join creative leader Vin Seaman and a San Francisco Arts Commission representative to learn how to craft compelling narratives and get your questions answered.

Facilitated by: Vin Seaman 

 

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Location: Pacific Felt Factory (arts complex) 

2830 20th Street San Francisco, CA 94110

 

Taxes for Artists & Independent Producers

This workshop is designed to help you prepare for filing your taxes, with or without the help of a paid preparer. Smith will provide an overview of tax issues affecting artists, including income and expense tracking, business deductions, entity types, and how to handle grant income and fiscal sponsorship.

This workshop is appropriate for artists working in any genre and at any point in their careers.

Facilitated by: Amy Smith 

 

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST

Virtual Workshop

SFAC Grant Workshop: Your Budget is Your Vision!

This virtual workshop is intended for San Francisco-based arts and cultural organizations. Learn how to use budgets as a tool to advocate for yourself and your organization, helping you clarify what you want to accomplish and what you’ll need to get there. 

Together, we’ll break down the process of building strong, effective grant budgets, work through the SFAC application template, and share practical strategies so your budget truly reflects your goals, values, and dreams for your organization

Facilitated by: Jericha Senyak

 

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST

Virtual Workshop

Running a Fundraising Campaign (Giving Tuesday)

This workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of running a campaign: the planning process, when and how long to run the campaign, and how to write compelling appeals letters.

Facilitated by: Kelly Baker

 

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST

Virtual Workshop