Cincinnati Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop

Cincinnati Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop

Cincinnati Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop
DATE: Thursday November 14, 2024
TIME: 8:30 am - 5 pm ET
LOCATION: Union Hall, 1311 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

"Making Music, Making Change" Community Showcase
DATE: Friday November 15, 2024
TIME: 7:30 pm ET (doors open at 7)
LOCATION: Radio Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH, 45223
ADMISSION: Free tickets here, donations encouraged. Share this event on Facebook!

Download pdf of Press Release here

The Cincinnati Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop - a full-day incubator for Cincinnati-based musicians - launches on Thursday, November 14th, at Union Hall in collaboration with lead community partner Cincinnati Music Accelerator and national nonprofit Music to Life, with the support of the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation. The MCA Workshop will work with up to 15 musician changemakers who have ideas for building positive, music-driven and sustainable community programs. 

The MCA Workshop is a ‘deep-dive’ business-skills session where social change artists receive training in proposal development, identifying good-fit partners, and mobilizing community support. The MCA also connects artists with local community advocates and industry innovators. Finally, the MCA pairs artists with volunteer mentors for post-training technical assistance and program troubleshooting. Participating artists receive a full package of benefits including: $50 stipend, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and all Accelerator training and materials (estimated total value of $1K).

Applications are now open to musicians with ideas for community-based programs; participation is limited to 15 musicians. DEADLINE EXTENDED: October 18th, 2024, 11:59 pm.

APPLICATION LINK: Here
Applications from women, people of color, and those who identify with or are members of historically marginalized or underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged.
"Making Music, Making Change" Community Showcase
There will be a public "Making Music, Making Change" Community Showcase the following evening, Friday November 15th at Radio Artifact starting at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7), featuring performances and stories from select artist participants and their ideas for music-driven change in Cincinnati. Get your free tickets! Admission is free and donations are encouraged. Light refreshments and a Cash Bar will be available. (View poster here)