Debby Maziarz Productions

Sustaining Your Arts Practice 1: Getting Started
2021-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Design your working conditions in a way you like to get your important work done!
Join this deep dive workshop program for artists and creatives, offering simple tools and principles about sustaining a creative practice.
Getting started (or picking up momentum) will explore:

Structures & business models
Systems & processes
Mission statement

This is an interactive workshop and conversation. You will be invited to share thoughts, insights, stories and respond to prompts and exercises individually and in small working groups. This session is offered as part of a suite of three interconnected workshops followed by one-to-one mentoring with arts leader and creative entrepreneur Debby Maziarz. Attendees are welcome to book into one (or all) of the Sustaining your Arts Practice sessions. Places are limited.
For more information and to book please click here.

Sustaining Your Arts Practice 2: Time and Money
2021-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Design your working conditions in a way you like to get your important work done!
Join this deep dive workshop program for artists and creatives, offering simple tools and principles about sustaining a creative practice.
Time and Money will explore:

What’s your money story?
How much should you get paid?
Setting revenue goals
Tracking time
Finding your team

This is an interactive workshop and conversation. You will be invited to share thoughts, insights, stories and respond to prompts and exercises individually and in small working groups. This session is offered as part of a suite of three interconnected workshops followed by one-to-one mentoring with arts leader and creative entrepreneur Debby Maziarz. Attendees are welcome to book into one (or all) of the Sustaining your Arts Practice sessions. Places are limited.
For more information and to book please click here.

Sustaining Your Arts Practice 3: Making a Plan
2021-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Design your working conditions in a way you like to get your important work done!
Join this deep dive workshop program for artists and creatives, offering simple tools and principles about sustaining a creative practice.
Making a Plan will explore:

Setting intentions
Setting personal, professional, and artistic goals
Creative wellbeing

This is an interactive workshop and conversation. You will be invited to share thoughts, insights, stories and respond to prompts and exercises individually and in small working groups. This session is offered as part of a suite of three interconnected workshops followed by one-to-one mentoring with arts leader and creative entrepreneur Debby Maziarz. Attendees are welcome to book into one (or all) of the Sustaining your Arts Practice sessions. Places are limited.
For more information and to book please click here.

Grant Writing Workshop for Whitehorse Community Groups
2021-12-09 11:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia
FREE Grant Writing workshop (hosted online via ZOOM) for Whitehorse Community Groups that want to enhance their grant writing skills.

Its time to get that idea funded!
Build your understanding of what is required to successfully apply for and acquit grants. Facilitated by Debby Maziarz Productions, this fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process.
Topics include:
• Understanding the application form
• Writing an effective project description
• Building a budget/ completing a budget table
• Answering the ‘sustainability’ and ‘evaluation’ questions
Please be mindful, this session will not provide the opportunity to seek opinion on the viability of your application. Please refer to council’s website for contact details should you need to discuss your application further.

To book click here.

Effective Grant Writing Workshop - City of Monash
2022-02-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Facilitated by Debby Maziarz, this online workshop will build your understanding of what is required to successfully apply for and acquit grants. This fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process.
Topics include:
– Where to find the money
– Writing a killer 50-word grab
– Working with partners
– Building a budget
– Answering the ‘sustainability’ and ‘evaluation’ questions.
For more information and to book please click here.

Grant Writing Workshop - City of Melton
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Caroline Springs Library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs, Vic, 3023, Australia
This fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process. Topics include:

What are Community Grants?
Types of Grants available
How can you apply?
Learn to write a grant application
Develop realistic budgets
Develop ideas for fundable projects

For more information and to book please click here.

Grant Writing Workshop: Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection
2022-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
Are you thinking about applying for a Make it Happen – Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection grant? Join expert grant writer Debby Maziarz online via Zoom to learn how to get the most out of your grant application and have a greater chance of success.
Any questions about the workshop – please contact grants@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
For more information and to book please click here. Registrations close: Friday 11 February, 1 pm

Grant Writing Online Workshop - Moonee Valley City Council
2022-02-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-02-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-03-04 12:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia
Moonee Valley City Council is currently offering funding through our revitalised Biannual Grants Program to community groups, organisations, local businesses and artists. Join in a FREE online workshop facilitated by grants expert Debby Maziarz to learn about effective grant writing for all type of grants.
Please note: this is a general grant writing workshop for skill development for people with a connection to the City of Moonee Valley, not an information session about Council’s grants in particular. However, Council staff will be available to ask questions.
Through this 2.5 hour online workshop you can build your understanding of how to approach grant writing to improve your chances for a successful grant. This fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process. Topics include:

Where to find the money
Writing a killer 50-word grab
Working with partners
Building a budget
Answering tricky questions

If you have any questions, or would like to request an interpreter, please contact the Community Grants Officer on 9243 1664 or grants@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Please note: this session will be held online via Zoom – please sign up to Zoom for a free account, and a unique link will be sent to your nominated email address prior to the event.
For more information and to book please click here.

Effective Grant Writing Workshop - Banyule City Council
2022-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia
It’s time to get that idea funded!
Build your understanding of what is required to successfully apply for and acquit grants. This fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process. Includes:
– Where to find the money
– Writing a killer 50-word grab
– Working with partners
– Building a budget
– Marching project objectives with success measure
– How to write the SmartyGrants application form
For more information and to book please click here.

Grant Writing Online Workshop - City of Melton
2022-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia

Creative Industries in Nillumbik Networking Event
2022-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | DMP Resources
As part of Nillumbik Shire Council’s Creative Industries Business Education program, we are inviting local business owners and operators from the Creative Industry sector to join us for an opportunity to network and celebrate this industry.
The event will be MC’d by local artist Debby Maziarz, who will be joined by Monica Davidson, creator of our Creative Industries Business Education Program, with special guest Simon Abrahams, Creative Director and CEO of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
For more information and to book online click here.

Effective Grant Writing Workshop - Bayside City Council
2022-03-02 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Creative Business Planning
Build your understanding of what is required to successfully apply for and report on grants. This fun and hands-on workshop will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the process. Including:

Where to find the money
Writing a killer 50-word grab
Working with partners
Building a budget
Answering the ‘sustainability’ and ‘evaluation’ questions

For more information and to book please click here.

Effective Grant Writing: Nillumbik Shire Council
2022-03-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
It’s time to get that idea funded!
The practical and hands on grant writing workshop offers simple tools and principles from a local community leader who writes grants, including:

Where to find the money
Writing a killer 50-word grab
Aligning your project with the grant program objectives
Answering the Who, What, Where, When, How questions
Building a project budget

Note – this session is for community organisations, groups, clubs and volunteers that are based in Nillumbik or that support Nillumbik residents.
For more information and to register click here.

Grant Writing Workshop: Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection
2022-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
Are you thinking about applying for a Make it Happen – Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection grant? Join expert grant writer Debby Maziarz online via Zoom to learn how to get the most out of your grant application and have a greater chance of success.
Any questions about the workshop – please contact grants@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
For more information and to book please click here. Registrations close: 9 March, 1 pm

Effective Grant Writing Workshop - Bayside City Council
2022-03-15 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online, Australia

Grant Planning Workshop: Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection
2022-03-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Are you still forming an idea or developing a project for a grant and need some support? Come along to this session.
In this workshop you will learn some basic project planning tips and workshop ideas to progress your project to the next stage with other participants and support from expert community ideas facilitator and grant writer Debby Maziarz.
Bring your initial idea or area of interest to the session.
Any questions about the workshop – please contact grants@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
For more information and to book please click here.

Project Planning Online Workshop: City of Whittlesea
2022-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
A fun and interactive online workshop offering simple tools to help participants explore ideas and define a project in preparation for approaching funding bodies and partners.Topics include:
• Shifting from an idea to a project
• Understanding the project life cycle
• Working through the ‘Project Planning Tool’
• Understanding what resources you have and need
• Tips and tricks for managing your project
Please note this workshop is designed for members of City of Whittlesea-based groups only.
For more information and to book click here.

Effective Grant Writing Online Workshop: City of Whittlesea
2022-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
This fun and hands-on online workshop brought to you by the City of Whittlesea will focus on transforming your ideas into fundable concepts and will walk you step by step through the grant making process.
Includes:
• Where to find the money
• Writing a 50-word grab
• Understanding the assessment criteria
• Answering the questions in the application form
• Building a project budget (for a grant application)
Please note this workshop is designed for members of City of Whittlesea-based groups only.
For more information and to book click here.

Grant Writing Workshop: Suburban Rail Loop Community Projects Fund
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Join expert grant writer and facilitator Debby Maziarz to build your understanding of the grant writing process. This interactive workshop will focus on exploring your ideas and developing projects in preparation for approaching funding bodies and partners.
Includes:

Finding the clarity (your project)
Eligibility
Addressing the assessment criteria
Writing the 100 word grab
Answering the questions in the application form
Building a project budget

Please note: This is a general grant writing workshop for people interested in applying for a SRL Community Projects Fund Community Support Grant. Reference will be made to the SRL Community Projects Fund (guidelines and application form) however this is not an information session about SRL East or the SRL Community Projects Fund.
To find out more about the program or the grant writing workshops contact: contact@srla.vic.gov.au. Register online here.

Grant Writing Workshop: Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection
2022-04-13 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online, Australia
Are you thinking about applying for a Make it Happen – Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection grant? Join expert grant writer Debby Maziarz online via Zoom to learn how to get the most out of your grant application and have a greater chance of success.
Any questions about the workshop – please contact grants@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
For more information and to book please click here.

Sustaining your Arts Practice: Time and Money
2022-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online, Australia
Join this deep dive workshop program for artists and creatives, offering simple tools and principles about sustaining a creative practice. Time and Money will explore:

What’s your money story?
How much should you get paid?
Setting revenue goals
Tracking time
Finding your team

This is an interactive workshop and conversation. You will be invited to share thoughts, insights, stories and respond to prompts and exercises individually and in small working groups. This session will be hosted online via Zoom.
If you have any queries about this session, including access requirements, please contact Student Experience via fineartsmusic-enrichment@unimelb.edu.au
For more information and to register click here.
