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| SMAC Update | January 31, 2011 |
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Greetings!
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) released its second annual National Arts Index scores this week and the findings show that the arts follow the nation's business cycle of decline. But while the flagging economy has presented a number of challenges for the arts, the Index does hit some high notes:
- Americans are seeking more personal engagement in the arts: Personal arts creation and volunteerism is growing (personal artistic activity increased 5% from 2005 to 2009 and volunteering jumped 11.6%).
- The number of artists in the workforce has increased:
17 % from 1996 to 2009 (1.9 to 2.2 million). - Demand for Arts Education is up: There are more college-bound seniors with 4 years of arts or music and in the past decade college arts degrees conferred annually have risen from 75,000 to 127,000.
I encourage you to read Edward Ortiz's summary in the Sacramento Bee and to download a PDF of the complete report.
Regards,
Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
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CAC Workshop
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SMAC Office
2030 Del Paso Blvd., Sac.
Learn about the Artists in Schools Program
Fri., Feb. 25, 2011, 11am-12pm
FREE
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Airport Gallery Exhibit
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Sac. International Airport
6900 Airport Blvd., Sac.
In the Studio: Public Artists in Their Private Spaces
Thru April 11, 2011
FREE
Hours - Daily
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Loss of an Iconic Artist
We regret to share with you that renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim died of liver cancer on Saturday at the age of 72. He was a pioneer of land art, conceptual art, performance art, and video in the 1960s and 1970s. Dennis is known in Sacramento for his iconic public artwork at the Sacramento International Airport, 11 sculptures of giant birds that appear to be flying through the air.
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| Opening This Week: Poetic License
45 Portraits of Sacramento's Poets by Suzanne Johnson
On display are 45 of the 56 portraits created by artist Suzanne Johnson for the Poet Laureate project, Poets on Deck, a deck of playing cards. The intimate portraits honor poets who were active in Sacramento from the 1960s through the 1980s.
When: Feb. 2-Mar. 31, 2011, M-F 8am-6pm.
Reception Mar. 10, 4pm-6pm
Where: SMUD Art Gallery, 6301 S Street, Sacramento
Cost: Free
More information>
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Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest
Students compete to advance to State competition
Join this year's MC, Sacramento Poet Laureate Bob Stanley, at the Poetry Out Loud competition where 18 students from different area high schools are competing to advance to the State competition. Judges represent the local literary, education, and theatre communities. When: Thurs., Feb. 3, 2011, 12pm* - 4pm *Student competition begins 12:30pm Where: Rosemont High School, 9594 Keifer Blvd., Sacramento Cost: Free More information> |
Arts Resources & Opportunities
Workshop: California Cultural Data Project, Monthly Webinar: New User Training Session, Wed. Feb. 2, 7am & 11am Grants for Orgs: The Big Read, Deadline: Tues. Feb. 1
Grants for Individuals:
-California Poet Laureate, Deadline: Tues. Feb. 1
-U.S./Japan Creative Artists' Program, Deadline: Tues. Feb. 1
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Looking for things to do?
Search for an event or two on Sacramento365.com
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Support the Arts
Buy your Pizza As Art T-shirts at Hot Italian
Enjoy one of Hot Italian's wonderful pies and purchase a PIZZA AS ART t-shirt! 100% of net proceeds benefits Friends of SMAC to help advance the arts community in Sacramento. Hot Italian is at 1627 16th Street, Sacramento, CA.
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About Us
The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission is devoted to supporting, promoting, and advocating for the arts in the region. For further information on programs and opportunities through the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission visit the website. SMAC is funded by the City and County of Sacramento.
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