[Ohio-talk] Wanted to share some awesome news!!!

[Cheryl Fields]

Owen, You ROCK! let's keep our fingers crossed,lol! Cheryl Fields

On 1/6/17, Owen McCafferty via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> background-color:white !important; } To everyone from Ohio Chat I wanted to
> thank you for all your help and support with supporting my artwork! Although
> due to technical difficulties I was able to participate in the online panel
> review but thanks to Erin Hope from VSA Ohio I received very positive and
> encouraging news!! I wanted to share the notes that she emailed and what was
> discussed and once again thanks for the support!
>
> Owen
>
> Hi Owen,
> Per your request..
> Below are the notes taken during the panelist review of your Ohio Arts
> Council ADAP grant application.
> You will receive notice from the OAC within 7 days about the outcome of
> funding.
> Have a nice day!Erin
>
> Owen McCafferty | 171626 - Making and Promoting My Art
>
>
>
>    - artist has developed a unique style and textural niche to his work,
> which is appealing
>
>    - effort to develop style for visually impaired is commendable
>
>    - very passionate about his work and this come through in his application
>
>
>    - very committed to promoting and advancing his work
>
>    - work is well publicized, shows lots of energy in promotion of work
>
>    - High level of enthusiasm for his work
>
>    - has a lot of energy and enthusiasm for what he is doing
>
>    - would have liked more detail about particular supplies he plans to
> purchase
>
>    - large amount that he is asking for a year's worth of supplies
>
>    - could have allocated more funding on printed media
>
>    - like to have seen more detail on the supplies he'll purchase given the
> grant request
>
>    - like to see him spend more money on printed media and marketing
>
>    - Work samples are great, enjoyable and overall, shows a lot of potential
>
>
>    - ability has improved over time, and his commitment to continuing
> improvement is good
>
>    - Good community engagement. Strong associations to organizations that
> reach blind population and nice that he donates work to the organizations
> that support him
>
>    - could talk more about defining/measuring success
>
>    - could benefit from having a work plan or business plan that is around
> exhibition showings or reach out for a mentorship role to help create
> timeline of priorities to take steps towards the goals outlined (prioritize
> those goals)
>
>    - exciting goals
>
>    - artist could benefit could benefit from a work plan to establish a
> mentorship at a gallery
>
>    - artist could benefit from a work plan or business
>
>
>
>
> --
> Erin J. Hoppe, MA, CTA
> Executive DirectorVSA Ohiowww.vsao.orgehoppe at vsao.org614.241.532577 S. High
> Street, 2nd Floor
> Columbus, OH 43215
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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields


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