Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
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Call for Artists and Arts Organizations
Arts Resources & Opportunities
Labor Day Weekend Events
SMAC UpdateAugust 29, 2011

Greetings! 

 

President Kennedy, in a speech at Amherst College in 1963, just a few weeks before his death, said "I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist...I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business and statecraft."

 

In these uncertain times, I notice in our community, amidst political and economic anxiety, a great passion for human creativity. Business owners use visual art to attract customers; teachers see creative expression as a way to engage their students to learn; health care providers use music as a way to comfort their clients; event planners use performance as a key part of their presentations; planners know that creative elements are necessary parts of their development projects. There is no ambivalence or equivocation about the importance of the arts and culture in our city, community, and region.

 

President Kennedy also said "I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for the victories or defeats in battle or politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit."

 

Warm regards,

 

Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director

Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission

 

P.S. A note from SMAC: the SMAC office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. Please look for our e-newsletter on Tuesday, Sept. 6.  

SMUD Gallery Exhibit

6301 S St. at 65th St.

 

People & Places: Photography by Mark Schatz

 

FREE, M-F 8am-6pm 

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Airport Gallery Exhibit

Sac. International Airport

6900 Airport Blvd., Sac.

 

California's Gold Rush in Miniature

 

through Sept. 30, 2011

FREE, Hours - Daily 

More information>
Keep the Arts Alive in Sacramento

Call for Artists and Arts Organizations

Application deadline September 16thInstituto Mazatl�n Bellas Artes

 

The Kennedy Center's Any Given Child Arts Initiative in Sacramento is calling for arts organizations and artists who can provide assemblies and field trips to K-8th grade students in over 100 schools. All arts disciplines welcome.

 

View the Application Guidelines or learn more 

Arts Resources & Opportunities
Check out the SMAC website for more information  

Grants for Orgs: NEA's Arts in Media Grants:Deadline: Thurs., Sept. 1 
Individual Artist Opportunities: Target Field Trip Grants: Deadline: Mon., Oct. 3
Workshops: Writing to Make a Difference: How to Create Fundraising & Outreach Materials that Get Results featuring Dalya F. Massachi: Tues., Sept. 13, 10am

Staying in town over Labor Day Weekend?    

Sacramento365.com - The year-round source for Sacramento eventsJoin Sacramento365.com on Facebook  

 

Become a fan of the Sac365 Facebook fan page and stay tuned mid-week for a collection of activities happening this Labor Day Weekend! As always, you can also search by "Holiday Events" to draw up a list of activities happening this weekend and on Monday's holiday.  

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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.