The Artist's Palette is your one-stop resource for starting an arts group, planning an arts event, finding out about other arts events and pretty much anything else arts-related you want to do. In it, you will find updated policies and procedures, important contact information, advice, tips and tricks, and a wealth of other resources. The rest is up to you!

Throughout this guidebook, we will make several references to particular people who can help you achieve your goal, no matter how large or small. Three of the most important are:

  • Becky Herring, 2009/2010 Rosemary Magee Intern for the CCA
    404.727.5674, artsintern@learnlink.emory.edu
    Becky is the new Arts at Emory Intern and is a great resource for you if you have a new idea or want to start a new group on campus. She also works closely with the Arts Hall and the Student Arts Council, and serves as a liaison between students, administrators and faculty.
  • Sally Corbett, Director of Marketing and Communications, CCA
    404.727.6678, sacorbe@emory.edu
    Sally is the central link to Arts at Emory and the CCA.
  • Andrea Lentz, Manager of Meeting Services
    404.727.5355, alentz2@emory.edu
    Andrea is in charge of Meeting Services at Emory University; she can help you figure out where best to have your event or exhibition on campus. Her office is located inside the DUC.

Artist's Palette

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  1. Introduction
  2. What Kinds of Arts Groups Exist?
    1. Faculty-Directed Groups
    2. Student-Directed Groups
    3. How Do I Start My Own Arts Group?
  3. How Do I Plan An Arts Event?
    1. What Events are Already Happening?
    2. How Do I Plan My Own Event
      1. How Do I Get Funding?
      2. How Do I Find a Venue?
      3. How Do I Publicize My Event?
      4. How Do I Prepare For My Event?
      5. Checklist: For An Event
      6. Checklist: For A Play
  4. Attending Off-Campus Activities and Events With Your Group
    1. The Atlanta Arts Scene
    2. Funding For Group Outings
    3. Getting There
  5. Individual Student Opportunities In The Arts
    1. Honors and Awards
    2. Ticket Discounts
    3. The Arts Hall
    4. Study Abroad in the Arts
    5. Internship and Volunteer Opportunities in the Arts
  6. Who's Who and How to Contact Them
  7. Forms, Forms, Forms
  8. Sample SGA Funding Bills

This reference guide will continue to grow as we gain experience, and we invite anyone with suggestions, improvements, or additions to contact us and let us know (please email Becky Herring). We hope you find this resource helpful and wish you the best of luck as you work to add your part to the Center for Creativity & Arts