(This post was initially a document that I decided to upload for organisation)
Roles: sponsorship and fundraising
After attending the first exhibition meeting with the group, we were able to understand what we needed to be doing in order to achieve our vision. I found this very helpful I was able to identify my responsibily and role within the upcoming event. Here we discussed a range of relevant topics such as promotion, website, funding etc. I suggested making products for fundraising as well as exploring options of sponsorship therefore these are my allocated roles.
Planning production
In terms of fund raising I will be producing candle products that I will sell through instagram and at live events, while also making sure it is clear that donations are welcome. I will source realistically priced mason jars to make the candles in, ensuring I spend no more than £10 on the materials. As I have soya wax, essential oils and wicks left over from previous products, I am able to save money on further materials, ensuring the main income is profit only.
Planning sponsorship
I feel organising sponsorship is an important job, I feel the structure and writing style can have a large impact on persuasion therefore I intend on doing some research and drafts before finalising. To do this I will research and organise the following points in a word document:
- realistic contacts – known for community based work and sponsorship
- key factors concerning event
- example letters
- example structure
- helpful links in persuasive writing
Once I have formed this doc I will begin drafting my e-mails. I am working on this aspect of work with a colleague to ensure the work is not one sided, I can use this document to ensure we are on the same page. This along with records of meetings and communication can be used to support current work. To further potential I will continue to analyse progress in my reflections document.
Production 7.03.19
10.03.19 UPDATE
As the next exhibition meeting coming up this Monday, I have been using the last 5 days to progress in my roles. I bought the materials, and produced the candles for fund-raising which I will take to the meeting on Monday. I have created a sponsorship doc to conclude all exploration and potential which helped me come up with some questions for the group, I feel I will be able to make clear progress after the next meeting, sending off the sponsorship letters before the end of the week while selling the products in between.
18.03.19 UPDATE
Since my last post, I attended the meeting and I have been working on sponsorship. We spoke about sending a letter to Cass art and Fred Aldous, therefore I used my research document to create a draft later that day. During my research I had found these organisations would need up to two months notice, as the exhibition is in May, I felt it was urgent to get in contact as soon as possible. Therefore, after finalising the structure I sent one out to: Cass Art, Fred Aldous and HOME. Meaning I can await their replies while I continue with other work. Today I have sorting through my old art works to find something for the auction as well as selecting some of my best works for the website and cataglogue. I will be able to send these before the end of this week, ensuring all responsibilities surrounding the exhibition will have been complete a week or so before the end of this month.
FAYE TIKIC 