Here’s a checklist to help you set up a program:

1. CONTACT:
   EMAIL MAREK  to start the process …
   Initial considerations include your location, participants, & possible dates.  Programs typically book 6+ months ahead.  You can check the COMICS CALENDAR to see if your preferred dates are available.
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2. PROGRAM OPTIONS:
   Choose what kind of program you want to host, and look over the options:
   1. 1-day event (author visits, library/museum workshops, &c.)
   2. Multi-day Residency
   3. Remote Video Visit (via Skype/GoogleHangouts/&c.)
   4. Teacher Training / Professional Development Workshop
   5. Something else…?
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3. FUNDING OPTIONS:
   Typical fee structure is: [per diem rate] + [RT mileage x $0.50 (or other travel rate)]
   For day trips, mileage is calculated from Henniker, NH.
   Rates vary widely; we’ll discuss that via email.
   Marek is rostered with the following organizations, who provide grant funding for COMICS WORKSHOP programs:
   • For NH SCHOOLS:
      NH State Council on the Arts [grant info]
     Listed on the Arts in Education & Community Arts Rosters via: CreativeGround.org
   • For NH+VT SCHOOLS:
     Children’s Literacy Foundation Author Visits [grant info]
   • For NH NORTH COUNTRY Locations:
     The AANNH
   • NHH Grants for LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY ORGS:
     “Comics in World History & Cultures” [About “Humanities To Go” grants]
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   Other regular sources of funding include local schools, PTAs, and community organizations like historical societies, Rotary clubs, &c.

To PREPARE for your COMICS WORKSHOP:

Once you’re on the COMICS CALENDAR, it’s time to look into the following items:

1. CURRICULUM INTEGRATION?:
   Consider these CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS to integrate COMICS WORKSHOP with your ongoing programs & curriculum.
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2. PREVIEW MAREK’S WORK:
   1. You can print & share materials from my Printables & Free Stuff page…
   2. Also, I can send advance copies of my graphic novels & works in progress, as desired.
   3.  COMICS WORKSHOP PREP BOOKLET = Download & print the PDF for some basic comics terms & formats to share with teachers & participants. (5.5″x8.5″, 8 pages)
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3. TOOLS & MATERIALS:
    Use this basic TOOLS + MATERIALS guide to order your comics making supplies.  (We use very simple & cheap materials; you probably already have a lot of them.)
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4. SPACE & EQUIPMENT NEEDS:
   For details about setting up your hosting space, see our page: COMICS WORKSHOP FACILITIES >>
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5. PROMOTION:
    These PROMO POSTERS & GRAPHICS can help share & promote your event.
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6. JOIN COMICS WORKSHOP on SOCIAL MEDIA:
   1. Be sure to like Marek Bennett’s COMICS WORKSHOP on Facebook & share your events with your network.
   2. Become a patron @ Patreon to get lots of news, updates, & sneak peeks at works in progress.
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7. BOOK ORDERS:
   For participants who would like to order their own autographed copies of COMICS WORKSHOP graphic novels, here’s an order form with special school/non-profit prices available only to program hosts:
   [School Order Form PDF >>]
   I can leave the signed books at your location on the final day of the program, OR mail them afterwards by arrangement.