SPRE 105: Funding Artist-Oriented Spaces

Join us for an engaging 1.5-hour SPRE webinar designed for arts and culture collectives and organizations working to sustain mission-driven arts spaces with artists at the center.

In SPRE 105: Funding Artist-Oriented Spaces, fundraising expert Nevine Sedki (from Further Together) will break down how using a Community-Centric Fundraising approach can help you fund your space without treating community needs like an afterthought.

Grounded in community-informed research on what artists need to meaningfully access space, this session will show you how to build fundraising strategies that focus on equity, access, and community values - so your org can stay strong and make a better case for support. Whether you're renting space or managing your own venue, you'll leave with real tools to center community and keep artists’ needs front and center.

About the Presenter:

Nevine Sedki is a seasoned Resource Mobilizer and Nonprofit Director with over 25 years of experience in philanthropy, equity, and community engagement within the arts and social impact sectors. Nevine is committed to using the arts as a powerful tool for systemic social change and mobilizing community-centric support for arts and social justice initiatives, fostering transformative change through the intersection of creativity, advocacy and activism. A music enthusiast, she also channels her passion as a DJ and radio host with over two decades of experience, sharing her love for diverse sounds and musical storytelling with listeners.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Canadian Heritage.