Support for Lisa Tolliver's creative, cultural and educational works is now tax-deductible!

It's now easier than ever to become my patron of arts, culture and education.
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Support for my creative, cultural and educational works is now tax-deductible! In April 2007, I became the first sponsored artist at The Field (d.b.a. Performance Zone) who works in electronic (broadcasting and digital) media. Come see what I do (visit lisatolliver.com to access my bio, credentials, portfolio and more)!

The Field grows art. The not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3) organization serves the New York City performing arts community. Contributions to artists through The Field are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. (Read on to learn how to double, even triple your contribution funds, at no additional cost to you!)

For more information about The Field contact: The Field, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013, (212) 691-6969, fax: (212) 255-2053, email info@thefield.org. A copy of The Field's latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from The Field or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

Why that's "deep." Air's free for breathing, but not for broadcasting. (On air time is charged by the minute.) Moreover, it takes a boatload of resources to produce broadcasts, new media, multimedia cultural projects, exhibits, courses and appearances.

Come make a splash with me! Support my "four-eyed" productions (whose mission is to inform, instruct, intrigue and inspire listeners). Here's how:

• Follow the directions below (or here) to make donations and/or purchase advertising.
• Become my media partner; sponsor topical tips and content.

Cash or charge? You can contribute in several ways:

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  By mailing a check, money order or travellers check:

1. Make checks money orders and travellers checks out to: The Field.
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   Write "Lisa Tolliver/360 MERIDIAN" in the memo line.
   Mail checks, money orders and travellers checks to:
   360 MERIDIAN, LLC
   Attn: Lisa Tolliver, Principal
   648 Central Park Avenue, #405 New York, USA 10583-2512 26 First Street, PO Box 8549 Pelham, NY 10803 USA

• By phone: dial 212-691-6969, Extension 22
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  By fax*: access this Donation Fax Form
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  Online*: Click here (www.thefield.org/t-sponsoranartist.aspx).

* Enter Artist's Name (required): Lisa Tolliver. Enter Artist's Group/Company Name (optional): 360 MERIDIAN, LLC.

Double (or triple) your money! Many organizations offer matching gift programs, which also make contributions tax deductible.Forms can be obtained from your company’s Matching Gift Administrator, and then mailed to us with your donation.
Questions? E-mail ltolliver AT 360meridian DOT com, or contact the 360 MERIDIAN at: (01) 646.53.LisaT.

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Food for thought: Advice for thriving, not starving as an artist

I was 14 when I attended a performing arts camp whose youngest chaplain blessed our picnic lunch thusly:

Man cannot live by bread alone. He must have peanut butter and jelly.

That tongue-in-cheek prayer came to mind this morning, when I was seeking resources to support my multimedia projects. Some such resources were posted at Creative-Capital.org.

For example, an article in the Creative Capital Artists' Toolbox provides food for thought for greedy artists and fundraisers who want to pursue their passions AND eat three squares daily. The piece, entitled, "Fundraising Advice for Individuals," is an artist interview with Creative Capital Assistant Director Alyson Pou.

The article was excerpted from Margaret Lazzari's: The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist( Second Ed. USA: Harcourt College Publishers, 2002). As the title suggests, the book provides practical advice for thriving, not starving as an artist.

If you have room for more after devouring that book, take a bite out of Caroll Michel's How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul.