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    Updated August 6, 2010

Actors Fund Seminars - New York

All seminars and groups are free of charge

For a full list of current services and information about all Actors Fund programs for performing arts and entertainment professionals - in Social Services and Emergency Assistance, Health Services and Health Insurance, Employment & Training, Young Performers, Housing and more - visit www.actorsfund.org.

For free seminars in Los Angeles click here...

Regularly Scheduled Seminars

(Space is limited, doors are closed 5 minutes after seminars begin. For more information on any of these seminars, click here)

ACTORS WORK PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Every Monday, 12 - 2:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
blevinson@actorsfund.org

NETWORK NOW
Every Monday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
blevinson@actorsfund.org

JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SKILLS CLINIC
Every Wednesday, 12 - 2:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
blevinson@actorsfund.org

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
3rd & 4th Thursday of every Month, 12 - 2 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
blevinson@actorsfund.org

CAREER EXPLORATION 101
3rd & 4th Friday of every Month, 12 -2 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
blevinson@actorsfund.org

GETTING AND KEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE
Every Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
No registration necessary

AA MEETING - THE GREEN ROOM
Every Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 114
rgilbert@actorsfund.org

MEN'S HIV SUPPORT GROUP
Info 212.221.7300 x115

HIV SUPPORT GROUP - RECENTLY DIAGNOSED
Info 212.221.7300 x147

DEBT RELIEF
Info 212.221.7300 x184

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS MEETING
Every Thursday, 6:15 - 7:45 PM
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 113
ddaley@actorsfund.org

MUSICIANS NETWORKING MEETING
2nd Tuesday of the Month, 2 - 4 PM
The Club Room at Local 802
322 W. 48th Street
Info 212.397.4802
map@local802afm.org


Housing and Health Information

The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence and The Schermerhorn House information

Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic


Seminars :: Summer/Fall 2010


MAKE VOLUNTEERING WORK FOR YOU!

AWP members will describe how volunteering has developed their skills, expanded networks and lead to meaningful paid sideline/parallel work. Guest speakers from volunteer resources in NYC will share info on ways to connect with a range of opportunities
Wednesday, August 18, 5:30 - 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org


WHERE ARE THE JOBS AND WHO'S GETTING THEM?

A Labor Market Analyst in New York City for the State Department of Labor Research and Statistics Division will report on the latest employment trends. He will be joined by a temp employment recruiter, who will describe the qualifications and behaviors of successful job seekers. No reservation is required.
Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org


HOUSING SEMINAR

A review of long term options to obtaining affordable rental housing: 80/20 housing, tenants' rights information, and more. This one time seminar is presented often throughout the year. Reservations not necessary. You can just show up!
Monday September 20, 5:30 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 119
Email kborg@actorsfund.org


CREATING A PRODUCTION COMPANY

Have you been in the process of creating your own venue/production company for your performance work? Are you exploring resources for running a production company? Have you been looking for support to write a business plan? If you are interested in attending this workshop, you must be available to attend all 3 Thursday sessions. 9/30, from 2 - 4 pm, 10/14, from 11 am - 2 pm and 10/28, from 2 - 4 pm. Location TBA. To be considered for participation in this workshop, you must first attend an AWP Orientation (see website for details).
Thursday, September 30, October 14 and 28, 2 - 4 pm
Location TBA
info 212.354.5480, ext. 104
Email kschrier@actorsfund.org


THE WORLD OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

Hear from AWP members and teaching artists about their work in various educational, community and therapeutic settings, as well as about the current labor market for arts in education professionals. No reservation is necessary.
Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 - 7 PM
165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org


Short Term Groups :: Summer/Fall 2010



MONEY AND THE PERFORMING ARTIST - FALL SESSION

A six-week group that explores how cultural, family, and entertainment industry attitudes contribute to how we think about and use money. This group is held three times per year. To ensure a positive experience, a pre-group telephone interview is required.
Mondays, October 18 - November 22, 5 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 184
Email aclayman@actorsfund.org


MANAGING CASH FLOW FOR ARTISTS - FALL SESSION

A five-week workshop where members learn strategies for organizing expenses, balancing multiple sources of income, and planning for dry spells. We also discuss tips for aligning your professional and financial goals. This group is offered three times per year.
Tuesdays, October 26 - November 23, 5 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 184
Email aclayman@actorsfund.org



For more information on any of these seminars and groups, please visit www.actorsfund.org


Housing

The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence (formerly The Aurora) is now accepting applications, please click here to download application.

The Schermerhorn House is now accepting applications, please click here to download application.


Health

The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic provides free health care to uninsured and underinsured documented entertainment industry professionals between the ages of 18 to 64. For more information, click here.


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