Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
In this issue...
Public Artwork of the Month
Emerging Public Artist Residency
March TAWS
SMUD Gallery Reception
Arts Tax Checkoff
Holiday Events on Sac365
How Can I Support SMAC?
SMAC UpdateMarch 7, 2011

Greetings! 

 

As we are finalizing the plans for our Where's the Money Symposium preparations, I would like to announce an additional workshop. Due to the large number of visual artists that have registered, we are now able to offer a new workshop during the breakout session: How to Become a Public Artist workshop, with SMAC's Art in Public Places Director Shelly Willis. SMAC's Arts Education Coordinator Erika Kraft and Grants Coordinator Anja Aulenbacher will also be present during the workshop and the day to talk to you about upcoming opportunities. For a full agenda please visit our website.

Registration has reached capacity. However, we will be confirming registrations over the next week, so if you have not yet registered and wish to, you can be placed on the wait list. We will let those on the wait list know if spaces open.

In these times of relentless uncertainty, one thing I know for sure is that the arts will continue. People will never stop creating, although their delivery venues may change.  I wanted to share with you a recent study released by the NEA which sheds a hopeful light on participation in a broader definition of arts and culture. I encourage you to read the full article and take a look at the findings.

Warm regards,

Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
Where's the Money?

KVIE Community Room 

2030 W. El Camino, Sac. 

 

An Arts Funding Symposium

 

Tues., Mar. 22, 2011

8:30am-5:30pm

Free

More information>   

Airport Gallery Exhibit
Sac. International Airport
6900 Airport Blvd., Sac.

 
In the Studio: Public Artists in Their Private Spaces

Thru April 11, 2011
FREE
Hours - Daily
SMUD Gallery Exhibit
6301 S Street at 65th St.

Poetic License: Portraits of Sacramento's Poets


Thru March 31, 2011
FREE
Hours - M-F, 8am - 6pm
Arts Resources & Opportunities
Grants for Orgs:
NEA's Challenge America  Deadline: Thurs. May 26

 

Individual Artist Opportunities:  

Princess Grace Awards Theatre Deadline: Mar. 21

Dance Deadline: April 30

 

Workshops:  

Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals presents: Friends, Followers, & Fans: Ethical Fundraising in a Rapidly Changing World, Wed. Apr. 20, 11:30am-1:30pm

 

More resources & opportunities >

 

March Public Artwork of the Month

 Cougars by Gwynn Murrill - March Public Artwork of the Month

Title: "Cougars"
Artist: Gwynn Murrill
Location: 980 9th St. Building (9th and J Streets)

More information> 
Emerging Public Artist Residency

Revised with extended deadline! SMAC Logo - 100x100


SMAC's Art in Public Places Program (APP) invites you to submit qualifications for an Emerging Public Artist Residency in Sacramento, California.

Applications Due: Thurs., March 31, 2011
Read more and download the guidelines & application>
Last days to sign up for Mar. 12 TAWS
Registration closes at 9am on March 11th - scholarships available

 March 12 TAWS Workshop

 Led by performing and visual artists from the Bay Area's Teaching Artists Organized, this fun, hands-on workshop provides the latest research rolled into easily applied approaches to strengthen your skills teaching students who might learn differently than you do. 


For more information or to register for Teaching to the Ways People Learn >
Reception for Poetic License Gallery Show
Arts Tax Check Off
Arts lovers have an advantage for "tax day" in 2011

 California Arts Council Logo

You can make a tax deductible contribution directly to the Arts Council on your state tax return. In the "Contributions" section of your return specify the amount you want to give to the Arts Council, from $1 or more. It's an easy way to support the California Arts Council and its arts programs for children and communities.

More information> 
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner 

Sacramento365.com - The year-round source for Sacramento eventsSacramento365.com is your source for holiday events! 

 

As last week's Mardi Gras activities wind down, the St. Patrick's Day activities are picking up! As always, Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section has you covered for all your favorite festivities. Stay tuned to our Facebook page later this week for a round-up of St. Patrick's Day selections.
 How Can I Support SMAC? 

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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.