MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Wednesday November 22

Call For People To Attend Lithgow Media & Grant Writing Workshop

People who would like practical advice on how to access the media and funding for future events are invited to take part in a Media and Grant Writing Workshop in Lithgow on Monday December 11, 5pm – 8.30pm.

This hands-on workshop to be held in the Lithgow Library Learning Centre meeting room will give people useful tips on planning an event, finding a news angle and how to write an effective Media Release. It will also offer guidance and tips on how to write a successful grant application.

The media side of the workshop will be facilitated by Arts OutWest communications officer Natalie Kent who has a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism from University of Technology, Sydney and was a journalist at the Daily Liberal in Dubbo.

Arts OutWest executive officer Hannah Semler will be providing information on grant and resources available for arts and cultural activities and how to plan and write grant applications

So if you’re a member of an arts or community organisation, a volunteer, a school teacher, or a young mover and shaker who would like to raise the profile of your next event and develop new audiences by becoming more media savvy.

Or if you are keen to learn more about funding avenues and how to access them to value add to a future event, call Arts OutWest on 6338 4657 or Al Ritchie on 6351 4779 before Thursday December 7, 5pm to put your name down.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

When: Monday December 11, 5pm-8.30pm.

Where: Lithgow Library Learning Centre Meeting Room.

RSVP: Thursday December 7, 5pm.

For more information contact Arts OutWest’s communications officer Natalie Kent on 6338 4657 or email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au.