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Congratulations to Juan Alonso for his
Mayor's Arts Award!
La Sala sends very warm "felicitaciones" to Juan Alonso, one
of six recipients of the 2010 Mayor's Arts Awards. Once a year the Seattle Arts Commission receives and
reviews nominations for the annual awards for individuals and organizations
that are making a difference. Juan is not only an accomplished and successful visual
and public artist, but one who continually engages, energizes, and empowers
fellow artists and the wider community. He often leverages his own art and
personal milestones to further those efforts. On the occasion of his most recent birthday, Juan broadcast his birthday wish: his friends and
colleagues helping him raise $4,000 to
offer ten Latino/a artists scholarships to Artist Trust's EDGE program. The goal was surpassed and now a magnificent new resource has
been created for our Latino/a artist community. In Juan's newest effort, he's
using his art to raise funds for the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund. To learn more about this effort please
visit Juan's Blog. Keep
up the good work Juan y felicitaciones!
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Juan Alonso, Corrosion - Red, 2010, Ink on Clayboard, 16" x 16"  |
Juan in his own words:
Over the years as my images and subjects have changed along with mediums and techniques; I have found that more than anything, humanity is the driving force in my work. The fact that I was born in Cuba, the quick loss of innocence I experienced as a young person in a foreign place, learning a new language, and growing up without my immediate family will always affect my work; sometimes more obviously than others. The politics that have made me an outsider intrigue me since they are almost always present, yet out of my control. The human condition, our fragile existence on this planet, the way we relate, love, isolate, and unnecessarily damage ourselves and the world we live in are fascinating topics, no matter how they are ultimately expressed. I am influenced by balance, perceived symmetry, alter-egos, architecture, growth & decay, weathered beauty, and sexuality.
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Congratulations to all
2010 Mayor's Arts Award recipients!
Juan Alonso
Book-It Repertory Theatre
Dennis Coleman
Reel Grrls
Sergei Tschernisch
Velocity Dance Center
This is the eighth year of the Mayor's Arts Awards, which are
presented in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival and media
sponsor City Arts magazine. Mark your calendar for the awards ceremony,
which takes place on September 3rd, 12pm, at the Seattle Center.
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Americans for the Arts Produces New Series on Latinos/as and the Arts
Americans for the Arts National Arts Marketing Project has produced a new series of articles titled "The Browning of Arts and Culture" which examine, from the perspective of multicultural marketing expert Salvador Acevedo and others, the participation of Latinos/as in the arts. The first installment written by Salvador Acevedo can be viewed at the link below.
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The following is an excerpt from the most recent Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affair's June Newsletter. La Sala encourages ALL Latino/a artists and arts groups to participate! We need to let people know who we are and what we're doing to support the arts in the Northwest.
Seattle has also been selected to be one of
100 areas participating in a local version of the National Arts Index launched earlier this year by Americans for the Arts. We
will compile local data over the next 16 months to develop Seattle
baseline data. These studies and other research are very
important to our sector. We treasure what we measure in our society, and
in the absence of reliable data on arts and culture, it becomes
increasingly difficult to articulate the
important role of arts and culture in the health of our neighborhoods,
our economy and our quality of life. Tracking data on an ongoing basis
helps us ensure Seattle's position as one of America's leading cultural
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La Sala Website
Due to technical issues, La Sala's website has not been updated recently. We hope to have this rectified soon! Thank you for your patience.
Opportunities NALAC Fund For The Arts (NFA)
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts provides financial resources to strengthen Latino arts organizations and to support Latino artists in the creation of their work.
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The Transnational Cultural Remittances (TCR) is an initiative designed to strengthen the exchange of art and culture between communities linked by people's migration from one country to another.
______________________ Download Guidelines Here  | Playfest seeks submissions from Hispanic playwrights for its 2011 Season. Works submitted must be written in English and be inspired by works of classic literature and/or historic events and persons. Deadline: August 31st.______________________ Download Prospectus Here  | The Columbia City Gallery currently has several opportunities for artists including:(un)wrapped: 5th Annual Juried Exhibit
The Columbia City Gallery is holding a Call for Entries for (un)wrapped, its 5th Annual Juried Exhibit. Artists in all media are encouraged to submit artwork which reflects the theme (un)wrapped. For $25, applicants may enter up to 3 pieces for consideration. All entries must be received by July 31st.________________
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Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
CityArtist Projects- Performing Arts - Deadline is July 20th!
Upcoming workshops:
Application Overview - June 24th
Application Draft Review - July 7th
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For Additional Opportunities:
Artist Trust
Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
Humanities Washington
National Endowment for the Humanities
New York Foundation for the Arts
Foundation Center
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Employment
Cornish College of the Arts
Department Administrator - Music
Technical Director - Music
Applications can be downloaded from the Cornish HR website.
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Pratt Fine Arts Center
Youth Arts Coordinator
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EventsLatin Music USA: Divas & Superstars Screening
Join V-me and special guest, Dr. Marisol Berrios-Miranda of the University of Washington's Department of Ethnomusicology, for the Divas & Superstars episode of the PBS series Latin Music USA. Hear about the rise of mega-stars J Lo and Shakira as well as the advent of new urban hybrids like reggaetón and rock en español.
Sábado, Junio 19, 2010 - 2:00pm
Admission: Free
Seattle Central Library
1000 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
This screening is part of Cine Seattle-The Seattle International Latino Film Festival pre-screening series.
_________________ 13 Moon Mayan Calendar: 2012 A New Phase of Galactic Evolution
With María Luisa Míllan PhD (Mexican Psychologist/Mayan expert), and
Diana Garcia-Snyder MFA (dancer/ teaching artist)
July 30-August 1st, 2010, 9:30am-6pm
Lakeridge Studio, 11013 Alton Avenue NE. Seattle, WA 98125
Space is limited! More info and questions: diana@dgsbodyprojects.com
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and to receive a comprehensive list of Latino cultural events, sign up
for the Latino Cultural Events Calendar and/or submit your event!
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