Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
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Two New Gallery Exhibits
New Artwalk Maps
Arts Resources & Opportunities
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SMAC UpdateJune 20, 2011

 

Greetings! 

 

I am thrilled to inform you that on June 9th, the third day of County budget hearings, not only was there NOT a motion made to zero us out (as it was for the past 3 years), but a motion was made and succeeded to keep us at the same funding level next year as this year. You can read Edward Ortiz's article in today's Sacramento Bee on our budget here.

Supervisor Phil Serna was our hero who made the motion. He noticed in one of the 600 email petitions that SMAC had been cut over. Thanks go out to Supervisors Yee and Nottoli for their "yes" vote as well, and to all the supervisors for believing in our work.

At the City Council, the City Manager's recommendations were accepted, which will result in a cut to our Cultural Arts Awards and a loss of one position. Final budget adoption at the City is expected on June 23rd.

I would like to personally warmly thank each of YOU who signed our petition, came to the hearings, and continue to show your support for SMAC and the arts community. We are strong and mighty with your support!

As a last reminder: Our dear friend Muriel Johnson is hosting a fundraiser for SMAC this Wed., June 22. You are invited to enjoy wine and hors d'oeurves, music, and a mini art auction. Proceeds will benefit our heroic nonprofit arts organizations. There are still tickets available!  Find out more information here.


Warm regards,

 

Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director

Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission 

June's Public Artwork of the Month
Word Search by Joe Mariscal

Title: Word Search
Artist: Joe Mariscal
Location: Sacramento Convention Center
  
SMAC Fundraiser

450 Hopkins Rd., Sac.

 

A benefit to restore cultural grant funding for arts organizations through SMAC.

 

Wed. June 22, 2011

5:30pm-7:30pm, $100

 

Help Keep the Arts Alive in Sacramento
Friends of SMAC horiz

Two New Gallery Exhibits Open

June 20th marks the opening of new exhibits at both the SMUD Gallery & the Airport Gallery

 

Grandma from San Miguel by Mark Schatz

People & Places: Photography by Mark Schatz opens at the SMUD Gallery, featuring photographs by Mark Schatz, a world traveler and principal at Field Paoli Architects.

 

California's Gold Rush in Miniature, at the Airport Gallery, offers a close-up look at an indelible part of the Sacramento region's history through miniature replicas of historic Gold Rush era buildings by artist Tony Quattrociochi.

 

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New Art in Public Places Maps 

Go on a tour of art throughout the cityPrimary Color by Jack Nielsen


New Art in Public Places maps have been made for three City Council districts (2, 5, and 8), along with a Google map that goes with each.
Arts Resources & Opportunities
Check out the SMAC website for more information

Grants for Orgs:
-SRCF's Arts Growth Circle: Business of the Arts Bootcamp: Extended Deadline: Thurs. June 30.
-NEA's Arts in Media Grants: Deadline: Thurs. Sept. 1 
Workshops:
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NPRC's Getting that Grant: The Nuts & Bolts: Tues., June 21, 9am-1pm

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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.