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Weekly Update
March 19, 2012 
 
In this issue...
New Arts Ed Directory
Arts Advocacy
Microgrants and Poet Laureate
Resources & Opportunities
Sac365 "Make it a Night"

Greetings! 

 

At our recent Where's The Money symposium on trends in arts funding, we brought in Kim Klein of Nonprofits Talking Taxes. She was the big hit of the day and of our entire SMAC. OPEN DAILY week. She came to encourage nonprofits to start talking about taxes, and she framed her talk with stats about the financial strength and importance of the nonprofit sector. Besides being a great presenter, she made the case for the need for conversations of the scary topic of taxes in our state. Her plea is for the citizens of California to engage in conversations on the issue, rather than avoidance. She offered some ideas but reiterated that these ideas were a starting point and many more ideas could be considered.  We hope to bring her back some time for a larger forum with more diverse points of view.

You can read the Sac Bee article here and see her PowerPoint here. Over the next few years, we hope to host more bipartisan conversations to learn about "what do you think about taxes?"

Also, one of our most valuable re-granting programs is now open! Find out more about Microgrants here.

Warm regards,

 

Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director

Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission

 

P.S. The SMAC office will be closed on Monday, March 26th. Keep an eye out for our newsletter on Tuesday, March 27th.  

SMUD Gallery Exhibit
Will Green Collection
A Lifetime of Appreciation: The Collection of Will Green
M-F 8am-6pm, thru April 19
Reception: Thursday, March 29 4pm-6pm
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City Hall Gallery Exhibit
Home Works Benjamin Hunt
Home Works:
Benjamin Hunt

M-F 8am-5pm,
thru June 30
More information>
Save the Date: TAWS
Documenting Your Work as an Artist: Telling Your Story with Images

Sat., May 5, 9am-2pm
More information>
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New Arts Education Directory  

Launches TODAY!Arts Ed Directory

New layout, enhanced search features, and more arts  education providers! Be sure to check it out and browse through our educators.

Learn more about this valuable community resource> 

Arts Advocacy: California Arts Council    

Support the Arts through these programs
Tax Checkoff

2012 Tax Checkoff for the Arts:  

Californians interested in increasing funding for the arts and arts education can contribute to the Arts Council Fund through their annual state tax return.  

 

Create A State: License Plate Campaign:Create A State
Create A State is an exciting campaign that allows people to buy a special arts license plate with the money going to the arts!

Learn More> 

Applications Now Available   

Apply online at www.smacgrants.org
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Apply  for a Microgrant 

Deadline to apply is April 23, 2012.

 

Apply  to be our new Poet Laureate
Applications are due on May 21, 2012. 

Arts Resources & Opportunities 

Grants, workshops, jobs, helpful tips, and more!

Featured this week:
  CA Lawyers for the Arts: Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines: Thurs., March 22 at Center for Contemporary Art 

Find more arts resources and opportunities on our website.

Sac365 Launches "Make it a Night"   

Sacramento365.com - The year-round source for Sacramento events

Find nearby Eats, Drinks, and Sleeps

Now available on every event listing on Sacramento365.com, "Make It A Night" provides easy access to find restaurants, bars, and hotels nearby any event.

Learn more>


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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.  The Arts Commission is funded by the City and County of Sacramento.