Grant Writing: 2026 Workshop Series for Musicians

Are you an artist preparing a grant application and unsure of how to present a compelling narrative?

This FREE workshop will provide:

• Guidance on finding funder alignment;
• Strategies for determining what to include in your project narrative; 
• An opportunity for peer-to-peer feedback on your current project proposal draft.

Led by David Blazevich, Executive Director of the Fleishhacker Foundation, the session offers practical guidance on shaping project descriptions and communicating artistic vision in ways that resonate with funders.

David Blazevich is the Executive Director of the Fleishhacker Foundation in San Francisco. Founded in 1947 by prominent business leader and philanthropist Mortimer Fleishhacker Sr., the Fleishhacker Foundation supports small to mid-sized arts organizations, the Eureka Fellowship Program for visual artists, and social justice initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

NOTE: Attendees are highly encouraged to bring works-in-progress and a way to make real-time edits - either on a digital device or hardcopy. Common App templates are available on the InterMusic SF website 2026 Musical Grant Program opportunity page. Please bring a ~400 word PROJECT NARRATIVE draft. 

This workshop will be facilitated by InterMusic SF. Each spring, InterMusic hosts free professional development workshops on a broad range of topics. Workshops are specifically designed for professional musicians + facilitated by Bay Area experts. This February–June, join us for a curated series of workshops that will help you sustain your career as an artist or arts professional.

If you are attending in-person, the workshop will be held at the InterMusic SF Administrative Office at 135 Main St Suite 1030, SF. If you are having trouble finding the office, please contact us at [email protected] or (415) 818-2825. 

If you are attending virtually, the Zoom link will be sent to RSVPs closer to the start time and linked on this page.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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