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Economic Impact Study Released
Did you know...
- The Arts generate over 53 million dollars in economic activity in Lincoln every year.
- There are over 15 hundred full-time jobs in the Arts in Lincoln.
- The city and state share nearly five million dollars in tax revenue from the Arts.
- Twenty one percent of our Arts audiences come from out-of-town.
- Our out-of-town guests spend an average of thirty two dollars each Arts event and that doesn't even include the cost of the ticket.
- An average of fifteen dollars is spent by every person at Lincoln Arts events over and above the cost of admission.
So why do we capitalize the word "Arts"? Because they're a Big Deal, that's why.
Publication after publication lists Lincoln as "...a family friendly place to live," or "...best for singles," or "...one of the top five places to retire," and so on. Lincoln makes so many lists because it is stable, has low unemployment, and has a rich cultural life worthy of cities much larger. The Arts are a major contributor to that cultural life, and now you know, a major economic engine as well. The Lincoln Arts Council partnered once again with the Americans For The Arts in a national Arts economic impact study, gathering data in 2011. The results for Lincoln are up 14% from a similar study in 2005 and we're delighted to share the good news. We all know that Lincoln is a great place to live, and that the Arts are a big part our quality of life. We should also remember that the Arts contribute their full share to our economic prosperity as well. For more information, go to ArtScene.org and download the full study results.
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Lincoln Celebrates the Arts!
What a delightful evening! The Mayor's Arts Awards were held Monday the 18 of June on the Lied Center main stage and about 350 artists and art lovers celebrated this year's winners. Mayor Beutler began his remarks by announcing the results of the Arts Councils latest Arts Economic Impact Study. Read the results elsewhere in this newsletter. Green Room Media and Diane Gonzolas did a terrific job with the video interviews and our take on the latest arts technology, the "LETA" app; not likely to hit your smartphone anytime soon, but lots of laughs at the banquet. David Bagby was our raffle winner and went home with a brand new iPad 3.
Fun evening aside, we know that Mayor's Arts Award winners have earned their awards through a combination of talent and dedication to the arts. We want to congratulate them and thank them for making the arts in Lincoln an extraordinary rich contribution to our community. One can't leave the Mayor's Arts Awards without a great deal of pride in Lincoln and the arts community in particular.
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Thank you to the 2012 Mayor's Arts Awards sponsors!
 This event cannot happen without all of you who came to appreciate these great award recipients. The house was full and we are so very, very grateful you all came out to enjoy the event with us.
We are very thankful for the sponsors who provided funding for this grand evening - You are the best! Please frequent, personally thank and (most importantly....) choose to do business with these grand sponsors...
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The Arts Festival is coming! The Arts Festival is coming!
 The results are in, the jury has spoken, and once again we have a terrific lineup of artists for this years festival. As usual, we will be posting invited artist's profiles on our website, ArtScene.org later this month, where you can see samples of their work and find out a little about them. Maybe a little early shopping? Or maybe you need a little help with your Patron Sponsor decision. Check out the artists and their work for a fine preview of the festival.
On another note, artists who have been juried into the Lincoln Arts Festival (you know who you are) should take care of accepting and booth fees by July 9th. We have taken fees late before, but if you have been with us in the past and like your booth location, take care of business before the deadline. We lay out the festival and assign booth numbers on the basis of confirmed/paid artists and we'd hate to see you lose a prime spot because of an oversight. Thanks!
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Destination: Lincoln Arts Festival
The artists are coming, the excitement is building - let's face it...summer will again give way to fall and that means it's time to pencil in the 12th annual Lincoln Arts Festival on your calendar!
A huge thank you to our newest Event Co-Sponsor Husker Auto Group. Imagine yourself behind a new 2012 Mercedes...wow what a vehicle! As a passionate supporter of the arts in Lincoln, General Manager Ryan Mathis is partnering with the Lincoln Arts Council to bring this fun family event to SouthPointe again this year.
Our 2012 Entertainment is graciously sponsored by:
- Wells Fargo - who encourages us all to take "The Next Stage"
- Amtrak - who call us to "Enjoy the Journey"
- Shopko - encouraging our uniqueness with "my life, my style, my store"
- Madonna- who's "Now You Can" motto encourages us all to try new things
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska - helping us all lead healthy lives
- Peed Fund - who's annual funding makes us all enjoy the ride
And our Family Activities Sponsor for 2012 is.......
- Kinder Porter Scott Foundation, returning again this year helping kids experience the arts
Check our route to the festival often to see who else has stepped up to support our
Destination.... Lincoln Arts Festival 2012!
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Winners Announced for National Arts Program!Work on display at Lincoln libraries
City Councilman Carl Eskridge presented cash and scholarship awards Friday, June 29 to the winners of the National Arts Program (NAP) contest for employees of the City of Lincoln, the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) and their families. The 78 participants entered 139 pieces of art, the most ever submitted for the NAP in Lincoln. No City or LPS funds were used for the contest or exhibit, and the program had no entry fee.
This is the sixth year the City has participated in the NAP, which sponsors 85 annual art contests and exhibitions in 41 states. This is the first year the contest has been open to LPS employees.
All artwork entered is on exhibit through July 27 at these four libraries:
- Bennett Martin, 136 S. 14th St.
- Gere, 2400 South 56th St.
- Eiseley, 1530 Superior St.
- Walt, 6701 South 14th St.
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The ARTS are teeing up!!
 Whether you are a scratch golfer or just enjoy a stroll at the Yankee Hill Country Club looking for your tee shot in the trees, the 2nd Annual Lincoln Arts Council Golf Scramble is perfect for you! Please join the Lincoln Arts Council on Friday, September 14th, at the Yankee Hill Country Club for a day of fun on the course, dinner and art auction.
Grab your clubs and join us on September 14th. Better yet, grab three friends and make it a foursome! Email forearts@artscene.org for information or to register! Online registration begins on July 9th. Prices are $100 for a single, or $400 for a team of four and includes great food and prizes.
Can't join us for golf? Sponsorship opportunities are available that provide great exposure for your company! Contact Tara Gottula at tara@artscene.org for more information.
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GTLD
Don't recognize those letters???
GTLD means Give To Lincoln Day. Ring a bell now?...that was May 17th when 1.33 million dollars was donated via the Lincoln Community Foundation. Everyone was quite surprised at the generosity of our community. The recipients were all thrilled to have their 'boats raised' and after speaking to some of the donors, we heard that this event made it so very easy for people to give. Let's face it - more and more of us are comfortable with making purchases online, so giving to our favorite organizations online made it very very easy.
The Lincoln Arts Council raised over $ 1,500 in that short 24 hour period, ranking us 17th from the top of the over 160 non-profit organizations that registered to participate in the event. Now that everyone is more familiar with how GTLD works...we're anticipating even more participation next year.
So - thank you to everyone who Gave To Lincoln Day!
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LAC Membership - Destination Arts
 It's our annual membership time again - When our wonderful supporters are putting their glasses on, anxiously watching for their colorful Lincoln Arts Council membership mailing to arrive in their mailbox.
If you are too busy this year to stake out your mailbox, or just like to get things taken care of early...please take a minute to write out your membership check for $50 (or more of course ! ), put the words 'membership' in the memo ...and send it to us at 1701 South 17th Street, Suite 1A Lincoln, NE 68502. Keep your eye out for more news on our annual membership drive in coming announcements.
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Nebraska Repertory Theatre!
 Your annual guilty pleasure is fast approaching!
NRT is doing three very different takes on comedy this year. Opening July 6th is Jeeves Intervenes, a new adaptation of one of the beloved Bertie Wooster stories of P.G. Woodhouse. See how impossibly clever one man can be in the face of fools, many fools. Opening July 12th is Heros, a sweet reminder that there's no expiration date on a hero, but there's no way to herd cats either. That will make sense on July 13th. Opening July 18th is God of Carnage. How very, very civilized we are with our modern manners, tools and ideas. Yeah, sure...
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New Lincoln Arts Production Company to debut season with world premiere double feature.
 OmniArts nebraska [sic] and its co-founders, Daniel Kubert and Dustin Witte, are busily preparing for the opening productions of their season. On July 19th, they will open at the Johnny Carson Theatre at the Lied Center for Performing Arts with two original productions: Understanding K & the Red Balloon. These original works mark the beginning of what OmniArts directors Kubert and Witte believe will be an innovative and engaging season of productions by their young company.
OmniArts nebraska is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit (pending) arts production company dedicated
to enriching and fostering creativity in the community through workshops, the creation of original work, and shining fresh light on classic and contemporary plays and musicals. Through collaboration, and by focusing their 35 years of collective professional experience with literature, music, visual art, and all forms of performance toward a unified purpose, the founders' mission is to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse elements that unite and create a miraculous whole within our communities.
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July Art Events
Check out the events below from each of the art organizations on our calendar. And before you head out for First Friday on the 6th, do yourself a favor and check out the July First Friday guide too.  Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 Sunday, July 8 Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14 Sunday, July 15 Wednesday, July 18 Thursday, July 19 Friday, July 20 - Intimate with the Artists - 6:00pm
Noyes Art Gallery
Sunday, July 22 Tuesday, July 24 Friday, July 27 Sunday, July 29 Tuesday, July 31 Don't see your art organization's event here? That's because we need a profile created on our website, ArtScene.org. Fill out a bio, add events to our calendar by the 25th of this month, and get your contributions to Lincoln's art scene noticed! Call us at 402-434-2787 and we'll help you get started. |
And Now, Your Moment of Artistic Zen.
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