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Student Ticket Subsidy Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission

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Student Ticket Subsidy Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission

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SE-YA Book Fest is now on the Teaching Artist Roster with the Tennessee Arts Commission, and you can apply for the Student Ticket Subsidy grant to be to cover the cost of travel.
Please note:
1. This is a reimbursement grant.
2. The grant opens in early August and is first come, first serve.
3. Set up your user account ahead of time. You will need a DUNS number.

Email Meredith Callis meredith.callis@tn.gov  for assistance.

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As of April 27, 2018, the Student Ticket Subsidy Grant Application is closed for the 2017-2018 school year (FY18). The application will open on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time for projects occurring between September 10, 2018-May 24, 2019.

The Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) grant program provides funds for artist fees, tickets, and transportation for students from Tennessee public schools to experience a broad variety of cultural opportunities, arts disciplines, and artists.

Allowable activities include exposure-based arts performances, exhibits, or field trips. Activities also may include artist residencies of more than one day that allow students hands-on participation in an art form. Such activities could also include a supplemental activity like a field trip or school-wide assembly to ensure that many students have access to high quality professional arts and cultural experiences.

Schools may apply for a maximum of $3,000 per fiscal year. Funding for STS is allocated per county according to school age population and by demand. STS applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are expended. Applications must be received a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the proposed event.

Since 2010, the program has given the opportunity approximately 700,000 students to experience the arts.

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Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) - Arts Education

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The Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) grant program provides funds for artist fees, tickets, and transportation for students from Tennessee public schools to experience a broad variety of cultural opportunities, arts disciplines, and artists. Allowable activities include exposure-based arts performances, exhibits, or field trips. Activities also may include artist residencies of more than one day that ...

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SE-YA (Southeastern Young Adult) Book Fest is an annual book festival that takes place on the campus of MTSU in March. The primary goal of the Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival is to encourage and develop literacy in young adults by connecting them with authors, thereby advancing education in the community. ​ SE-YA Book Fest typically hosts 40 authors for a 3-day book festival that includes author panels, writing workshops, and author signings. Two days of the festival are designated as STUDENT DAYS, middle and high schools may attend, and one PUBLIC DAY.

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SE-YA (Southeastern Young Adult) Book Fest is an annual book festival that takes place on the campus of MTSU in March. The primary goal of the Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival is to encourage and develop literacy in young adults by connecting them with authors, thereby advancing education in the community.

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The Tennessee Arts Commission also offers a Teacher Incentive Grant. Librarians (and teachers) may apply to cover your expenses to come to SE-YA Book Fest.

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The Arts Education Teacher Incentive Application for Fiscal Year 2019 with projects occurring between July 1, 2018-June 15, 2019 will open on June 1, 2018 in the online grants system.

The Teacher Incentive Grant (AE-TI) enables full-time educators including teaching artists who work in PK-12 schools to take advantage of unique opportunities that will benefit their work or career development in arts education.

The grant is available to full-time educators who reside in Tennessee. Refer to the for eligibility details. All applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the project start date.

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Arts Education Teacher Incentive Grant (AE-TI) - Arts Education

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The Teacher Incentive Grant (AE-TI) enables full-time educators including teaching artists who work in PK-12 schools to take advantage of unique opportunities that will benefit their work or career development in arts education. The grant is available to full-time educators who reside in Tennessee. Refer to the AE-TI Guidelines for eligibility details.

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There is funding available for travel from many different companies and organizations.

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AlphaBet Soup Productions | Theatre for Young Audiences

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AlphaBet Soup Productions | Theatre for Young Audiences

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An award winning Professional Theatre for Young Audiences performing in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs with a mission to entertain, educate, and inspire!

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Many schools raise money to cover the cost of transportation to come to SE-YA Book Fest. Here are some fundraising ideas that have been successful:
1. Tride and true--bake sale, car wash, spirit night at a local restaurant.
2. Special events--Book Fair, Read-a-thon, Battle of the Books, Trivia Night
3. Other ideas--follow the link below.

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Jenna & Aaron just started a local book reading club at their school. They are excited about getting together with their friends every week to drink coffee & discuss their favorite books and authors.

But where will they get the money to buy the books for everyone?

Jenna said to the rest of the club members, "Where can we get some easy book club fundraising ideas?"

Immediately, they all opened their phones and tablets to search for the perfect book club fundraiser for their group. Just like you did.

Whether you meet at school, a local café, a library, or online in a chat room, via skype or a group video chat, these tips to raise money for your book club will be helpful.

What kind of book club do you have?

Single-title club?

Multi-title club?

Open loans?

Catch and release?

Library book club?

Online club?

Author led club?

Broadcast club?

Book reading club?

No matter the genre, whether it is adult fiction, romance, mystery or horror, our book club fundraisers can help you to buy your best sellers.

Our favorite school book club fundraising ideas

We hope you find our book reading club fundraiser ideas to be very helpful.

Each of these tips are a great way to pay for the books you want to read.

Interview an author fundraiser!

Imagine interviewing a famous author using youtube or google hangouts or facebook live. You can also start a podcast for your interviews. There are many authors that would love to have some free publicity.

First set up an Amazon affiliate program. This will allow you to get a commission on each sale. Next, either email a list of questions to the author or ask them to give you the questions they want to talk about. At the end of your video and podcast, have a link to buy his/her book on Amazon. You will earn a 6% commission on each book sale. They might even send you an autographed copy!

Joint venture with a local book store

Talk to the owners of a local mom and pop bookstore. Ask them if they would be willing to pay you a 10% commission for all of the business you bring them. Then print up fundraising fliers and talk it up at school as well as on social media.

Book swap fundraiser

Have everyone bring in their books and comic books to the book swap. Charge a $1.00 fee for every book exchange. Make sure you work hard at getting the word out. You can easily make $100-$150 with this idea.

Use our easy fundraising brochures to raise money for your book club

The ideas we shared so far will earn you anywhere from 6% - 10% profit on each sale. They are FUN to do and we encourage you to try them.

However, what if there was a way to earn 50% profit on each sale?

Our easy fundraising brochures are designed to help you raise the most money to buy books with. Imagine showing people a beautiful catalog with pictures of awesome things to eat like chocolate chip cookie dough, popcorn drizzled with chocolate or an amazing Cinnabons fundraiser! Others love our new Statement Makers jewelry fundraiser.

Many school clubs appreciate the following benefits of our easy catalog fundraisers:

No money upfront.

Risk free opportunity. So you pay from the money you collect up front.

You also get FREE brochures, envelopes and shipping on all qualifying orders.

Finally, you get FREE coaching to help your book reading club succeed.

Is this also going to work for our Book Club?

YES.

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Really easy.

We have broken this down to 5 simple steps that will ensure your success. Of course, the amount of money your book group earns is up to how much you can sell. However, we have tons of SUCCESS stories to show you what is possible.

Furthermore, you get a personal coach to help you every step of the way. It is going to be fun because we are here to support you with all of our best book club fundraising ideas.

Why not give us a try? It is risk free. Give us a call now to learn how we can help your school book reading club.

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Book Club Fundraising Ideas for High Schools and Private Clubs

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Jenna & Aaron just started a local book reading club at their school. They are excited about getting together with their friends every week to drink coffee & discuss their favorite books and authors. But where will they get the money to buy the books for everyone?

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Find a business or organization that would be willing to sponsor your trip.
1. Your school's PTO
2. A local organization such as Rotary--literacy is one of their focus areas.
3. A local business or sports team.