Testimonials

"The GetSmART! Workshop was a wonderful experience. I really appreciated how attentive the class was; responding and asking proper questions. It was cool how we were able to get on and off subject so casually. Being that I ran out of time before finishing the presentation, I'm excited to share more." - Damen Tolbert, instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, director of Sound Recording Technology, Applied Woodwinds and Music Education

"I have had the privilege of facilitating several GetSmArt! workshop sessions – both in person and virtually – over the last few years and have enjoyed so much the opportunity to meet and get to know the participants.  The opportunity the Arts Council provides to share knowledge, experiences, and challenges among the arts community and non-profit representatives is priceless.  The GetSmArt! Series is a valuable resource for participants to expand their knowledge base and circle of colleagues throughout Arkansas." - Brenda Maudlin, Development Consulting

"Wonderful examples, good info, great variety of suggestions, good visuals. Fine Workshop" – Barbara Satterfield, individual artist

"The fundraising seminar sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council helped us manage our expectations in the planning stages of our Music Issue Kickstarter campaign. One panelist provided realistic statistics that helped us organize our social media strategy, and each panelist's campaign served as an example of a successful narrative— the essence of any crowdsourced fundraiser. We raised approximately $54,000 toward funding our music issue via Kickstarter.com, which was more than double our original $25,000 goal (which was reached in about a week’s time!)" – Caitlin Love, Assistant Editor, Oxford American

"Great information! Very impressive. Thank you for a bargain! I would have paid for a workshop this helpful." – Marsha Hines, Pulaski Technical College