Fostering Creativity and Accessibility with the Alaska State Council on the Arts
Longtime GO Smart client and passionate advocate for the arts, the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) is making a significant impact on the western region’s creative industries. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, the Council is dedicated to its mission: “Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) represents, supports, and advances the creative endeavors of […]
Operational Success: Miami Beach’s Journey with GO Smart
The Miami Beach Tourism & Culture Department had an ambitious goal: launch four grant programs in under a month with a brand-new team. With GO Smart, they turned a complex challenge into a seamless success by leveraging smart strategies and the right tools to deliver impactful results for their community. Click here for graphic alt-text. […]
Grants, Growth, and Creativity in New Mexico: A GO Smart Story
Renowned for its vibrant arts scene, boasting over 250 art galleries and the third-largest art market in the U.S., Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a must-visit destination for every art lover. Complementing the city’s rich history are the hardworking individuals who do the foundational work of making Santa Fe a place “where culture and creativity […]
Transform Your Workflow: GO Smart’s New Grant Manager Dashboard
The GO Smart team has big news — we have completed a total rehaul of GO Smart’s grant manager dashboard! Our goal is to enhance your grant management efficiency, and we are confident these updates will save you valuable time. We’ve added the ability to search and filter by more fields, update status and panel […]
From Past to Present: The Evolution of GO Smart
This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation), the parent organization of GO Smart. To celebrate this milestone, WESTAF is sharing fun facts, historical insights, and a short video each month through September, that offer a glimpse at half a century of WESTAF’s work. This month’s spotlight is on WESTAF’s current […]
Spotlight Series: Elevating Arts & Culture in Winnipeg
Located in Manitoba, Canada, Winnipeg stands as a thriving region rich in arts and culture. For those unfamiliar with Winnipeg, the city not only boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene but is also home to esteemed institutions like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival — with the […]
Meet Kelsey Foster, GO Smart’s New Support Coordinator
GO Smart is pleased to introduce Kelsey Foster, the team’s new support coordinator! Working alongside Program Manager Jessica Gronich, Kelsey will support GO Smart operations through day-to-day customer support and technical troubleshooting. As the support coordinator, Kelsey will assist customers in contract renewals, compose one-on-one training sessions with clients, and respond to client emails and […]
Making Grants Management Inclusive: GO Smart’s Partnership with ArtsHERE
Over the last year, the GO Smart team has continued to streamline the cloud-based collection and management of application data for clients and strives to be the most inclusive, accessible, and equitable grants management solution for the arts and beyond. With that, we’re excited to share that GO Smart has been selected as the universal […]
WESTAF Spotlights the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation: GO Smart’s Role in Simplifying the Foundation’s Grant Programs
GO Smart’s parent organization, WESTAF, spotlights the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and its innovative use of WESTAF’s web services to streamline certain aspects of the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival. The feature includes a captivating story about the Foundation’s adoption of GO Smart and its role in simplifying its grant programming for the […]