August 2012 Newsletter
From Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
covering the following topics:
Introduction to Quickbooks for Organizations with Kathy Ploch 8/11/12
Volunteer Orientation with Erin Rodgers–Austin (CLE Accredited) 8/20/12
Sharing Your Vision: Creating an Arts Nonprofit presented by Erin Rodgers–Austin 8/21/12
Introduction to Quickbooks for Individual Artists with Kathy Ploch 8/23/12
Save the Date: Tala Fall Gala 11/10/12
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Introduction to Quickbooks for Organizations with Kathy Ploch Saturday, August 11, 2012
Designed wth Arts Organizations in mind, this workshop will guide new organizations in setting up Quickbooks and help answer questions new users to the program may have. For others, its an opportunity to brush up on your skills. If you are using a laptop for your Quickbooks program, you are encouraged to bring it to the class. This program is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to [email protected] as space is limited.
Introduction to Quickbooks for Organizations with Kathy Ploch
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
TALA
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
Volunteer Orientation with Erin Rodgers Monday, August 20, 2012–AUSTIN (CLE Accredited)
Designed for both those new to TALA’s Volunteer Program or for those wanting a refresher, Volunteer Orientation offers generalized training and information on the most common types of cases handled by TALA. The orientation will be led by TALA Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers. CLE credit will be offered. Please RSVP to [email protected] as space is limited. CLE Accredited will be available to attorneys participating in the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation with Erin Rodgers
Monday, August 20, 2012
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
98 San Jacinto, Suite 1100
Austin, TX 78701
Sharing Your Vision: Creating an Arts Nonprofit presented by Erin Rodgers Tuesday, August 21, 2012–AUSTIN
Is an arts nonprofit the right business model for your creative vision? Join Austin Creative Alliance and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts for a discussion of how to form a nonprofit corporation in Texas and achieve IRS charitable designation. The seminar will cover:
What is a charitable organization? Is it right for your purpose?
Filing Procedures
Tax exempt organization responsibilities
Articles of incorporation and Bylaws
Bookkeeping and Tax Issues
Organizational meetings
The session will be led by Erin Rodgers, Staff Attorney at Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the the Arts.
Sharing Your Vision: Creating an Arts Nonprofit presented by Erin Rodgers
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Historic Victory Grill
1104 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78702
Introduction to Quickbooks for Individuals with Kathy Ploch Thursday, August 23, 2012
Designed for Artists of all disciplines, this workshop will help individuals set up and use Quickbooks to help manage their finances. If you have a laptop, you are encouraged to bring it to the class. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at The Watercolor Art Society of Houston. Please RSVP to [email protected] as space is limited.
Introduction to Quickbooks for Individuals with Kathy Ploch
Thursday, August 23, 2012
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Watercolor Art Society of Houston
1601 Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77006
SAVE THE DATE: TALA Fall Gala Saturday, November 10, 2012
Please join TALA on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for “Cirque des Arts,” a celebration of Texas art and music inspired by the sensory overload sensation of a circus and rave fusion! The Cirque des Arts Gala will be held at the Gremillion Gallery in Rice Village (2501 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005), providing an architecturally inspiring backdrop for our three-ring affair, featuring live “cirque-tacular” performances by gifted artists in the circus genre.
Guests are encouraged to “Cirque” up their attire, finding inspiration in the fanciful and daring whimsy of the elegant international Big-Top performance troupe. Come for the fun, stay for the performances, and leave with some art!
Please contact TALA at 713-526-4876 or [email protected] to reserve your table or to donate art towards the auction.
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A portion of TALA’s programs and services are generously supported by The Brown Foundation, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, The Houston Arts Alliance, The Houston Endowment, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.
