Technology/Equipment Grant
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education
My goal is to obtain up-to-date image capture and post-processing capabilities to maintain a trajectory of increased recognition of my photographic talents. I am also asking to acquire the means to be a responsible steward of my growing body of work; so to safely archive and store this work. Measurable outcomes will include having procured the equipment outlined above and providing proofs and receipts of having done so. My proposal's evaluation plan is the evident measure of having purchased the equipment and technology requested. The methods I will use to measure outcomes are to detail the reception afforded the quality work that I become able to continue creating, and whether I continue to grow as a valued practitioner within the Arrowhead region and beyond. Methods to measure outcomes will include a detailed final report to Arrowhead Regional Arts Council detailing technology and equipment procured.
I acquired most of the technology required to complete my project- a laptop capable of running Adobe Photoshop and the Fuji camera. I opted for a new Lenovo Ideapad for greater reliability (as opposed to a refurbished Acer), and spent more than estimated for the X-E2 camera after deciding to go with a trusted regional dealer better able to handle any issues that might arise. This meant deferring purchase of an external hard drive and an adapter ring, which I will complete at my own expense in the near future.
Other, local or private