Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Arts Mid-Hudson
\nLegal Name (if Different): n\/a
\nAlso Known As: n\/a
\nMailing Address: 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F
\nCity: Poughkeepsie
\nState: New York
\nPostal Code: 12603
\nMain Phone: 845-454-3222
\nMain Fax: n\/a
\nOrganization Website: www.artsmidhudson.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 14-6035153
\nOrganization Tax Status: Exempt<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/17\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $6000<\/p>\n
Project Title: 2027 Professional Development Workshop Series
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Arts Mid-Hudson seeks support for its Professional Development Workshop Series, designed to strengthen the creative workforce pipeline for high school and college students, as well as emerging artists and nonprofit leaders across New York\u2019s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.<\/p>\n
As the region\u2019s designated arts council, we recognize a critical gap between arts education and sustainable career pathways. Many high school and college students, along with early-career creatives, lack access to practical, career-focused training in areas such as marketing, budgeting, grant writing, networking, and advocacy\u2014skills essential to long-term success in the creative sector.<\/p>\n
Our workshop series addresses this need by providing accessible, practitioner-led learning opportunities taught by professionals actively working in the field. Recent topics have included marketing strategy, financial management, grant writing, audience development, and building sustainable organizational practices. These sessions equip participants with real-world tools to navigate careers in the arts and creative industries.
\nFunding will allow Arts Mid-Hudson to remove financial barriers by offering workshops at no cost to high school and college participants while providing stipends to high-caliber professionals leading each session. This ensures equitable access to workforce development opportunities and high-quality instruction.<\/p>\n
We anticipate delivering 12\u201315 workshops annually, serving approximately 150\u2013200 participants, with a focus on building a clear pipeline from education to employment in the arts. By investing in this initiative, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help cultivate a more prepared, connected, and sustainable creative workforce that benefits both young people and the broader regional economy.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $12,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts, Destination Dutchess, Fortis Inc. (potential),James J. McCann Charitable Trust (potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months (2027)
\nGeographical Area Served: New York\u2019s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.
\nAge Group To Be Served: 16+<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Melissa
\nContact Last Name: Dvozenja-Thomas
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 845-454-3222
\nContact Email: melissa@artsmidhudson.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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