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Our Mission
Enriching lives and strengthening our community through the power of the arts.
Program areas:
1. Unite and promote the entire arts and cultural community.
2. Provide arts education to at-risk students.
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Poor Showing!
Did you know that among all the states in the country, Florida is now ranked 49th in per capita funding for the arts? That's embarrassing!
The state has cut funding from $34.4 million just a few years ago to only $950,000 this year. That is only an investment of 5¢ per Floridian. Certainly budget cuts must be made, but why do the arts always suffer the deepest cuts?
This election process provides opportunities for you to ask candidates how they feel about arts funding. Let's elect leaders who understand the importance of the arts.
Also -- as our elected officials head back to Tallahassee, we will send out "legislative alerts" asking you to help by sending emails to restore arts funding. The arts matter - and we'll need your help to convey this message!
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Please Join Us!
The United Arts Council presents its annual kick-off party for Celebrate the Arts Month on Saturday, October 30. With a "Masquerade Madness" theme, the event promises to showcase the arts "like you've never seen them before!" The evening will include gourmet food stations, strolling entertainers, interactive art exhibits, surprise performers, silent auction, music and dancing.
This event is the major fund-raiser of the year for the United Arts Council - please plan to join us.
Now, more than ever, we need your support! |
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Coming in November
Celebrate the Arts Month is right around the corner! At this point there are 119 events scheduled at locations throughout Collier County - and many of them are free. Make your plans to attend several activities - November will be a month filled with excitement and creativity. Check it out at: www.CelebrateTheArts.org |
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Stars Nominations Deadline
The deadline to nominate someone for the 2011 Stars in the Arts award is Friday, October 8. Nominations are evaluated by a panel of past Stars award recipients, and the winners for 2011 will be announced later this year. The awards will be presented at a luncheon on Friday, March 4.
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Back to School
The United Arts Council's after-school arts classes resumed last month. The Council participates in the "Miracle Plus" program in partnership with the Collier County Public Schools. Our sub-contracted instructors are at eight locations this fall, teaching visual arts, music, dance, video production, creative writing and jewelry making. The program reaches over 1,200 at-risk students daily and is funded in part through a federal grant. |
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Parkinson's Update
The United Arts Council resumes "dance classes" this month in partnership with the Parkinson's Association. The classes are designed to improve the participant's range of motion and flexibility. The program is funded by a grant from the The Martin Foundation. |
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Volunteer Thank-You
Many thanks to artists Patti Smith, Terri Wegman, Heidi Saletko, Cesar Aguilera and Alberto Lung for their work on creating two murals at the RCMA Community School in Immokalee. |
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Save The Dates
Four exciting events are on the United Arts Council's calendar for this year:
Saturday, October 30 - Annual Celebrate the Arts kick-off party
Saturday, December 4 - Holiday party
Friday, March 4 - Stars in the Arts luncheon
Saturday, May 7 - "Kentucky Derby Party"
Please note your calendars and plan to join us for all four! |
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United Arts Council of Collier County
2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 504
Naples, FL 34102
239.263.8242www.CollierArts.com
Enriching lives and strengthening our community through the power of the arts.
The United Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. State of Florida #SC-07205 |
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