Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:04:57 EST
Subject: Re: PUPT: grants


I wish I knew how to establish funding.  Puppetry as a creative & expressive 
art form and art psychotherapy are completely alien concepts here, very 
different from the east coast.   The people here often get blank looks when I 
explain what I do - not a good sign. There must be a better way than saying 
"Give me money!' or "give me a job, gosh dang it, I got to feed my pets & 
plants."  I'm tired of people telling me to volunteer - unless they provide 
the funding for me to volunteer.   I volunteered through various org.s, 
hospitals, etc. throughout adolescence & young adulthood.  I'm through with 
volunteering- we do have to pay the bills.  
I remember a former professor saying that grant writing is a talent in 
itself, being persistant and convincing without being obnoxious.  The 
question is how & where? I had a slight idea in NYC, but over here in the 
Mountains, I don't have a clue.

Wayong


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