who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Host Music Workshops and Song Circles TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOcapacity buildingHosts open song circles that welcome participants of all skill levels without registration, and organizes hands-on music workshops and song circles led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival, covering topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host Songwriting Competition TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, providing a platform for emerging and established songwriters to perform, with winners and finalists receiving performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Host Young Artist Showcase TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, offering a performance opportunity on a professional stage for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Host fundraising and community events TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceHosts a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, as well as the "Spirit of Sonora" event, which features live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits and regional foods.
- Host music workshops and song circles TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival. These workshops cover various musical and songwriting topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, providing a professional stage performance opportunity for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Hosting Music Workshops and Song Circles TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOcapacity buildingHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival. These workshops cover various musical and songwriting topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Hosting Songwriting Competitions TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, providing a platform for emerging and established songwriters. Winners and finalists receive performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and participate in a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Manage the Elise Grecco Marketplace TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceManages the Elise Grecco Marketplace at the Tucson Folk Festival, which accommodates up to 50 vendors, including artisans, business exhibitors, and non-profits.
- Organize Fundraising and Membership Events TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOffers annual memberships to support the Tucson Folk Festival and organizes year-round fundraising, concerts, and membership events, including a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, and the "Spirit of Sonora" event featuring live music, artisan vendors, and tastings.
- Organize the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, to celebrate and provide a platform for emerging and established songwriters. Winners and finalists receive performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and participate in a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Organize the Tucson Folk Festival TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes and hosts the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances across six stages, including diverse musical genres, a marketplace with up to 50 vendors, and engaging over 200 volunteers annually.
- Organize the annual Tucson Folk Festival TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances across six stages, diverse musical traditions, and supporting emerging artists. The festival engages over 200 volunteers annually and occupies three city blocks and Jacome Plaza.
- Organizing Fundraisers and Special Events TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes pre-festival fundraisers, concerts, and membership events throughout the year, including the "Spirit of Sonora" event which features live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits and regional foods.
- Organizing the Tucson Folk Festival TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceOrganizes and funds the annual Tucson Folk Festival, a free event featuring over 150 performances by 450 musicians across six stages, showcasing diverse musical traditions and supporting emerging artists. The festival also includes a marketplace with up to 50 vendors and engages over 200 volunteers annually.
- Supporting Young Artists TUCSON KITCHEN MUSICIANS ASSOCIATIOdirect serviceHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, providing musicians 18 years or younger with an opportunity to perform on a professional stage.