lasalalogo2010
October 7, 2010
La Sala, is a collective of artists, arts administrators and arts advocates that aims to increase the visibility of, and opportunities for; Latino and Latina artists in Seattle and the surrounding districts.

Hello Everyone! Here's an update for October.
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ArtXchangelogo

Reminder of upcoming ArtXchange and La Sala event


Recuerdos de las Mujeres/Women Remembering Women

Four local writers offer literary remembrances for Day of the Dead

On Thursday, October 14, ArtXchange Gallery hosts a reading by four women writers from La Sala, Wendy Call, Catalina M. Cant�, Gabriella Guti�rrez y Muhs, and Christina Montilla will read their prose and poetry in preparation for Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. Come enjoy literary remembrances and hear live music by Japanese/Latin fusion duo Miho and Diego. Dia de los Muertos-related activities, art and food will round out the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo (or photocopied photo) of a woman they would like to honor for a remembrance altar. Music begins at 6pm, reading begins at 7pm.


Event Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010

Time: Music begins at 6pm, Readings begin at 7pm

Location: ArtXchange Gallery, 512 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-839-0377

Email: [email protected] 

Cost: Free and open to the public


 

This event is part of

artscrush
 

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LFilmFest10


Congratulations! to the Seattle Latino Film Festival for another great year! Thank you so much for the important work you are doing to bring Spanish-language cinema to the forefront in Seattle!

We at La Sala wish you continued success.



Hasta la proxima!

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WAartsallianceA message from our friends at the Washington State Arts Alliance

Washington State Advocates:
 
State, county and city financial situations are rough as we weather the third year of a fierce recession. I'm reminded of Betty Davis' famous quote... "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" (yes, night, not ride). Public officials are wrestling with budgets, programs, public mandates and trying to fairly represent the many demands and needs of their constituents. To say it will be challenging is an understatement.

What can we do? We can continue to speak up and advocate for our city, county, state and federal budgets to maintain arts & culture programming, or at least that the arts agencies not take a harder hit than any other agency. Declare the message that your community's creative industry is an economic engine, a spirit builder and job creator. Whenever and wherever you are speak positively about your work and the importance of arts, culture and heritage as a civic "anchor" in your community. We can't know where we are going without knowing where we have been. Our culture and history provides that base.

We see lots of work on the horizon for the Washington State Arts Alliance. Remember that the Alliance is largely supported by our members and donors. As with most nonprofits, corporate and government support are down this year for our educational programs. We are requesting extra contributions from our statewide "advocates" to continue our wonderful programs. Anything from $5 to $500 or more (all tax-deductible) will help us offset the budget losses from our usual governmental and corporate supporters.

For more information about our November Advocacy Training Workshops in Seattle and Tacoma, State Legislator Candidate Survey on our website, three regional monthly arts meetings and February's Arts & Heritage Day, read on!

Now is the time to have sharp eyes and ears in your community and support our take-action alerts broadcasts. With our advocacy efforts, let's keep that "bumpy night" as smooth as possible.

Best regards,
Mary Langholz
WSAA Executive Director
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fundacionCAG
Fundaci�n Cuba Avant-Garde supports the work of US-based nonprofit cultural organizations by providing strategic funding, up to $5,000, to advance and promote their efforts to explore Cuban art and culture.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art.  Third annual juried art exhibition and sale showcasing the art and artists of the region.  Registration: Saturday, November 6, Exhibition: November 17 - December 19, 2010.  Prospectus and Application Information at www.auburnwa.gov/arts


For more calls for artists of all disciplines visit

Artist Trust
Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
New York Foundation for the Arts
Regional Arts & Culture Council
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marciodiaz
Marcio Diaz Open Studio

When: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: Anytime between 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Marcio's Studio
       15027  12th Ave NE
       Shoreline, WA 98155

Marcio will be showing some of the artwork he displayed in the Seattle Art Museum Rental and sales Gallery, in Portland (Art in the Pearl), Edmonds and Bellevue Art Festivals this past Summer, as well as some new pieces he has been working on.

Call for directions if needed: 206-365-1307

www.marciodiaz.com
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charanga
photo credit: Tara Gimmer

Charanga Danzon performing at Suyama Space
Saturday, October 9 at 8 pm
This is an all-ages concert, bring family and friends!

Suyama Space will host Charanga Danzon for a special concert within NASCENT: Installation by Gerri Sayler's suspended waves of translucent hot glue gossamer. Suyama Space is a non-profit installation venue that provides opportunities for experimentation, inspiration, and education in contemporary art.

www.suyamapetersondeguchi.com/art

Charanga Danzon is Seattle's unique Cuban music ensemble. Their Cuban repertoire includes traditional son, danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz. Ensemble members include: Ben Verdier (bass), Jim O'Halloran (flutes), Michael Nicolella (guitars), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Lance Lu (shekere, dance), Francisco Medina, Jr. (percussion), Pedro Vargas (percussion), Andy Schloss (percussion), and Irene Mitri (violin, ensemble director).

Tickets are on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets

General advance admission is $25, ages 12 and under $10. Seating is limited. Door tickets (if there are still seats on the night of the event) will be $30 for general admission, still $10 for ages 12 and under.
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deCAJON
Haga Click Aqui
Visiones Afroperuanas

Participa en una estimulante exploraci�n cultural a trav�s de documentales y cortometrajes*
domingos 10, 17, y 24 de octubre 2010
4:00 a 6:00 pm
Maple Leaf, NE Seattle, WA
Para m�s informaci�n: [email protected]
206-455-1652

donaci�n sugerida: $3 - 5
*Los videos y di�logos ser�n en espa�ol
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oacaFree Public Art Web Seminar for Artists
Wednesday, Oct. 13
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
101 Prefontaine Pl. S. (4Culture), Seattle

Advance registration is required. Contact Sandy Esene ,
(206) 233-3930.

The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and 4Culture invite you to sit in on Public Art 101 for Artists, a free web seminar (or "webinar") produced by Americans for the Arts.

Public Art 101 for Artists will provide artists who are new to public art with information about how to be successful during the design phase of a public art project. Presenters are Barbara Goldstein, director of public art, city of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs; Lynn Rogers, public art project manager, city of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs; Amy Trachtenberg, artist; and Sam Rodriquez , artist. Liesel Fenner, public art program manager for Americans for the Arts, will moderate the discussion.

Participants will watch a live webcast of the presentation and join the conversation via live chat online. Public art staff from 4Culture and the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs will host an informal public art Q & A following the webinar.

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gatewaytochile
Gateway to Chile Opening Celebration

Join in the dedication of the Gateway to Chile project in the Washington Park Arboretum on Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 1 - 3 p.m.  This project is part of the Pacific Connections Garden and is funded by the Parks and Greens Spaces Levy and the Arboretum Foundation.

The official ribbon cutting will be at 1:30 p.m.  This is a wonderful opportunity to wonder through the Pacific Connections Garden and enjoy an afternoon filled with Chilean music and dance.

The Opening Celebration is free and open to the public, and will feature:

� Tours of the new garden by UW Botanic Gardens guides
� Live music in the Pacific Connections meadow by Chilean folk group Sin
Fronteras
� A dance performance by Chilean folk troupe Violeta Parra
� A ribbon-cutting ceremony (dignitaries will include Christopher Williams,
Acting Superintendent, Seattle Parks and Recreation)
� Complimentary refreshments (while supplies last)

Parking for the event is limited, so please consider using public transportation or coming by bike or on foot. For bus directions and further event information, visit www.arboretumfoundation.org or call 206-325-4510.
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seattlesymphony
EXCLUSIVE OFFER - 15% OFF

CAMINOS DEL INKA Tickets

Seattle Symphony would like to offer you 15% OFF any seat to Caminos del Inka. There is no limit to the number of tickets that you can buy, so bring your friends and family.

Friday, October 22, at 7:30pm

CAMINOS DEL INKA: A Musical Journey through the Inca Trail

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor / Donna Shin, flute / David Requiro, cello / Seattle Symphony

The sounds of South America come alive in this engaging multimedia presentation.  Experience music inspired by the countries of the Inca trail together with breathtaking photos of the region and its people.  Internationally renowned, Peruvian-born conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads Seattle Symphony in this one-of-a-kind concert event.

Tickets start at JUST $17!

BUYING YOUR TICKETS IS EASY!

� begin with promo code MUSICA at www.seattlesymphony.org

� select your concerts

� follow the simple steps to purchase

Or, mention this offer when you call the Ticket Office at 206.215.4747 or visit us at the corner of Third Ave. & Union St. in Benaroya Hall from 10am to 6pm, Mon-Fri, or from 1 to 6pm on Sat.
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sinfronteras
memoria, m�sica, y liberaci�n-
three extraordinary works
Released.

Sin Fronteras  
Saturday, October 23 � 3:00pm - 9:00pm
The Vault: 425 Franklin St SE, Olympia

Witness the multi-media release of three extraordinary works: Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment-the book by Leticia Nieto and co-authors; Galopa-the CD by Sin Fronteras; and Lo Que Me Toc� Vivir / The Life I Got to Live-a film by Veronica Barrera.

Advance tickets available from brown paper tickets for $10+tax.

This is an all ages event.
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WLA
PUBLIC ART CONTRACTS

Seattle City Hall
Bertha Knight Landes Room
Wednesday, October 27
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Calling all public artists, public art administrators and the attorneys who work with them. When a public artist is awarded a commission, it can be thrilling and overwhelming all at the same time. Before launching into the art opportunity, artists - and their project administrators and attorneys are tasked with navigating contract clauses and intellectual property issues that are often specific to the field.

Two workshops, coordinated by 4Culture and Washington Lawyers for the Arts, with additional support provided by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, are designed to address a gamut of questions relevant for emerging and experienced public art professionals.
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The M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery
@ Seattle Central Community College presents:
patricavazquezBorderlands
September 27 through October 28, 2010

Borderlands showcases works by artists of color inspired by the literature produced by feminists of color. The exhibition examines how visual artists explore the intersections between gender, race, sexuality, class, nationality and other forms of social membership and the "borderland" spaces between them. Borderland artists have developed unique visual languages as well as creative strategies to manifest the complexity of their identities, exhibiting works that, paraphrasing Gloria Anzald�a, have been conceived as "forms of cultural activism employing definite aesthetic strategies for resisting dominant cultural norms".  Featured artists include Patricia Vazquez (lead curator), Cecilia Alvarez, Veronica Barrera, Nichole Hart, Leticia Nieto, Onion, and Luyi Xu.

Gallery Hours:
M-F 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Evenings: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Free admission

The M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery is located at the north end of Seattle Central's Atrium Cafeteria, in the main building at Broadway and Pine.  For more information call 206-344-4370 or visit www.seattlecentral.edu/artgallery
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VOLVER, VOLVER, VOLVER:
Staged Reading for D�a de los Muertos

November 1 � 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Rainer Valley Cultural Center
3515 S Alaska Street
Seattle, WA

Admission is $7.
   
eSe Teatro: Seattle Latinos Take Stage

Seattle's new Latino Theater Ensemble, eSe Teatro: Seattle Latinos Take Stage, presents a staged reading of Leonard Madrid's dramatic piece entitled, VOLVER VOLVER VOLVER. The play is directed by one of Seattle's newest artistic residents, Michael D. Blum in partnership with Consejo Counseling and Referral Services as a celebration of the longstanding Mexican traditional community festival D�a De Los Muertos / Day of the Dead. The reading is made possible through a grant from 4Culture. The celebration begins at 7PM. Consejo Counseling and Referral Service will be building a traditional Day of the Dead altar and provide a musical presentation by "Los Consejeros" featuring Laura Oviedo and Enrique Wexler. The reading will be presented in English and peppered with Spanish.
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