Who Any Realistic Equine Sculpture Society, Inc. (RESS) member, established arts organization or model horse show holder is welcome to apply for a RESS, Inc. Educational Event Support Reimbursement. What The RESS, Inc. Educational Event Support Reimbursement is a monetary subsidy given to a deserving educational event organizer to help serve as many equine artists as possible. Proposed educational events should reflect the RESS, Inc. mission: "To encourage excellence in realistic equine sculpture and associated artistry, promote an interactive education oriented professional community and broaden artistic opportunities through exhibitions, events, education, demonstration and critique."

When The proposed educational event may be of any reasonable length of time. The next reimbursement will be available only to events held between July 1 and December 31, 2008. Application deadline: May 15, 2008. Where RESS will consider proposals for educational events held in any location. However, planners should consider accessibility, both general geographic accessibility and that of the specific venue (especially with regards to the Americans with Disabilities Act for venues in the US). Why Continuing education is essential to an artist as s/he works to further build skills and understand their equine subject. Specialized workshop settings help to hone skills and explore new ideas; elevating the standards and practices of realistic equine artists as a whole.

The RESS, Inc. Educational Event Support Reimbursement is a matching reimbursement; event organizers must also have non-RESS funding sources in order to qualify. Requests may be for a maximum of $1,000.00. And, at least 25% of the total budget must come from other sources in order to qualify. Another way to think of it, RESS may provide as much as 75% of the total budget, up to $1,000.00 per event.

For example, an event with a total event budget of $800.00 may apply for $600.00 in RESS funding. Or, an event with a total budget of $1850.00 may apply to receive only $1,000.00 from RESS, even though 75% is $1,387.50. RESS will only provide a maximum of $1,000.00. RESS, Inc. will pay out moneys only after the event is held, receipts and an event report must be submitted for reimbursement.

This reimbursement is available to RESS members, established arts organizations or model horse show holders. RESS requires that an appropriate compensation be offered to artists/presenters; this may be in the form of a fee charged by the instructor or presenter, the travel and lodging costs of the presenter or other arrangements.

Of course artists/presenters may wish to donate their services, but this should not be expected or required. RESS needs to be confident that artists/presenters are treated in a professional manner. Applicants should show evidence of a commitment to this standard. All event promotion materials should mention that the event is officially sponsored by RESS, Inc.; copies of the RESS logo will be made available to sponsored events.

Artistic and Educational Quality (50 points) The event’s general artistic and educational merit will be considered; also, how well the information provided on an application reflects the mission of the Realistic Equine Sculpture Society, Inc.. The people involved in coordinating this event or instructing students should be highly qualified to carry out the program’s activities and appropriate for the skills level of the students being served. The goals of the event described on the application identify specific concepts, processes and skills that students will master as a result of their participation. Support materials, such as handouts, curriculum, study guides and CDs, are of high quality, designed to accomplish planned outcomes and are appropriate for the skills level of the targeted student audience.

Feasibility (25 points) The level of detailed planning indicated on the application demonstrates that the applicant can realistically host the workshop or activity. The event plan includes efforts to inform and involve the RESS membership. The budget is clear and complete. Expenditure itemizations may include instructor fee, travel, space or facility rental and marketing expenses. Income itemization must include the reimbursement amount requested. The roles and responsibilities of key personnel, community partners, and instructors are identified and clearly defined. Planners and instructors have demonstrated planning skill and administrative support to ensure success. Professional and Artistic Growth (25 points) The educational event, as described in the application, has the potential to significantly affect the participants’ artistic or professional development.

What is the general theme or special focus of this educational event?

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What are your goals for this event?

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Who will be best served by this educational event? That is, which skill levels, ages, etc. do you plan to target?

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How will this workshop or event enhance student learning?

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What is/are the date(s) of your event? ______________________

What will the hours be? ______________________

Where will the event be held? _______________________________________________________

Is the location ADA (the federal Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant? That is, if any of your students has a disability, will you be able to reasonably accommodate their needs? ________

Who will be the instructor(s) and what are their qualifications? Please feel free to attach samples of the instructor’s work, handouts, their resume or other support materials to help us better understand their qualifications and approach to teaching.

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What is the relationship between the work samples submitted and the proposed workshop or activity?

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Will the host be on site and available throughout the event to deal with last minute details and problems? ________

Your Educational Event Budget:

This information will allow RESS, Inc. to determine the level of matching reimbursement money that is most appropriate to our sponsorship of your educational event. Please expand and itemize in this section as needed.

Space rental fee (if any) $ _____________
Instructor's fee (if any) $ _____________
Instructor’s travel costs (if reimbursed)

Airfare or mileage allowance $ _____________
Lodging $ _____________
Meals $ _____________

Total costs $______________

Tuition fee per student $ __________________
Maximum number of students allowed _______________
Minimum number of students required to hold the event _____________

Your student cancellation/refund policy is __________________________________________________

Requested 1:3 matching reimbursement amount from RESS (up to a maximum of $1,000.00) $_____________
Will you be seeking sponsorships from other organizations or companies? _________

Proceeds (any moneys collected and not used to cover costs) will go to:

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Why is this an important event for RESS to help to fund?

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How you will involve the RESS membership?

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Please tell us about your organization or show; include the organization’s mission or goals and a brief history of the organization/show.

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Send to: RESS Executive Director, P.O. Box 103, Campbell, TX 75422