MEMBERS SHOW 2013

--maintains a website, including a list of member organizations with links to their websites and a calendar of events
--maintains a Facebook fan page and Twitter account
--publishes ArtStart, a weekday e-message listing the day's (and next day's) events, as well as other arts information
--provides information to organizations and individuals (e.g. funding opportunities, available workshops, promotional opportunities)
--recognizes contributions to the arts with annual awards
--represents the arts community at events (e.g. Engaging the Next Generation)
--represents the arts community via print and broadcast media
--represents the arts community in presentations to civic and other organizations
--represents the arts community in community organizations (e.g. Mobile United, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association)
--serves as an advocate to city, county and state government and the public schools
--represents Mobile in state and national organizations (e.g. Americans for the Arts)

MAC develops and coordinates programs
--conducts professional development workshops for teachers
--conducts workshops, seminars and conferences for artists and art organizations
--provides in-school programs (including artists-in-residence and performances)
--displays art in its galleries
--participates in ArtWalks
--sponsors and co-sponsors programs
--convenes formal and informal meetings of people involved in or interested in the arts
--provides/ coordinates training and experience for individuals interested in working in the arts

MAC provides technical services to arts organizations
--acts as fiscal agent
--serves as box office
--provides use of bulk mailing permit
--provides use of post office box
--provides meeting space
--provides use of a photocopy machine
--acts as consultant (e.g. on grant writing, public relations)
--acts as coordinator for organizations working together

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