Needs From: City of Gulfport

The Gulfport Merchants’ Chamber’s Arts Steering Committee invites you to serve as a Mentor to a Rise & Shine artist. The Rise & Shine grants encourage and spotlight emerging artists by providing cash rewards, marketing services, and opportunities to showcase their art. An important element of the Rise & Shine program is pairing grantees with a professional mentor who will help them develop business acumen along with their artistic skills.

Who are good Rise & Shine mentors?
Recognized for their artistic expressions through shows, sales, and productions.
Understand and communicate the “business of art” concepts and practices
Enjoy supporting and encouraging others in their creative endeavors.
Ability to guide artists in setting goals, timelines, and completing grant-related deliverables
Reliable and able to follow through on commitments with mentees throughout the grant period

Does that sound like you? Great!

If selected to Mentor one of the Rise & Shine grantees, your commitment involves scheduling at least quarterly meetings for updates, accountability and coaching and meeting with the Lead Mentor for resources and map out objectives and milestones.

Work with our Board and other Arts Committee members on recurring annual events, monthly exhibits, and special art promotions in Gulfport.