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Weekly Update
April 2, 2012 
 
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Resources & Opportunities
WTM Continues
Sac365 Featured Artist
CA License Plate and Tax Checkoff

Greetings! 

 

As the former editor of my 9th grade poetry magazine and its major contributor (of really terrible poems I might add), I have always been a happy cheerleader of Sacramento's amazing and vibrant poetry scene. Our Poet Laureate program is about a dozen years old now, having contributed about 200 poetry readings annually to our region, plus a book, a deck of cards dedicated to our local first generation poets, and a major poetry festival.  We are now searching for a new poet to lead the way.  Find out more here. 
 
As we enter April I want to draw attention to the California Arts Council, an important statewide institution determined to truly fund the arts - their goal is to raise $40 million over the next year. California is now 49th in the U.S. on per capita giving, and by buying a license plate designed by Sacramento's own Wayne Thiebaud or painlessly adding a small donation on your tax return, you can help California get it together again! If every California taxpayer gave $1, there would be $15 million for the arts. Find out how you can participate here.

 

Warm regards,

Rhyena Halpern, Executive Director

Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission

Available:
Microgrants & Poet Laureate Applications!
Apply online at www.smacgrants.org
SMUD Gallery Exhibit

A Lifetime of Appreciation: The Collection of Will Green
M-F 8am-6pm, thru April 19
More information>
City Hall Gallery Exhibit
Home Works Benjamin Hunt
Home Works:
Benjamin Hunt

M-F 8am-5pm, thru Jun 30
More information>
Keep the Arts Alive
An image is worth a thousand words
But how can you be sure it's telling the story you want everyone to hear?

Grant applications, marketing materials, social media - there are so

Join us as we explore how to take photos and videos that effectively tell the story of what you do as an artist and teacher. Register now! . Register or learn more.

Arts Resources & Opportunities 

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

 

Featured workshop:      

Native Arts and Cultures Foundation opens Applications for 2013 Artist Fellowships 

 

Featured Article:         

Find more arts resources and opportunities on our website.

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Where's The Money Continues in May  

Register for exciting development workshops
 
Elephant in the Room Workshop:The Future of Classical Art Forms and Audiences
May 7; 12 - 2pm. Location TBD.  Register Now!

Social Media and Fundraising for the Arts
May 18; 10am - Part 1:"Teeing Up" Your Fund Development Efforts Using Social Media

Sac365's Featured Artist of the Month  

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

Daniel Mendoza: Painter and Poet

Sacramento artist Daniel Mendoza is a multi-talented painter and poet who creates pieces with depth and emotion. Learn about him by reading his Featured Artist Profile.
 

Tax Checkoff Support the Arts! 

CAC 

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.  

 

Arts 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> 

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