Creative Placemaking Seminars & Speaker Series
The Cultural Arts Division invites the community to a series of public events to learn more about the creative placemaking and how it can be applied here in Austin.
This speaker series will bring three national experts to give public presentations on different aspects of the creative placemaking process.
August 27 - Maria Rosario-Jackson
September 10 - Ann Markusen
September 18 - Mark Stern
Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin 78754
Click here for more information.
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Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Placemaking and Cultural Districts Webinar Week
When: September 10-12.
Where: Cultural Arts Division Offices, 201 E. 2nd Street, Austin 78701
These webinars are free for AFTA members. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us at the Cultural Arts Division offices for three 45 minute webinars and learn ways that communities are using cultural, arts and entertainment districts as tools for community revitalization and placemaking. Reserve your seat now!
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Focus on Good: Project Based Workshop - Create Your Own Film with Lights. Camera. Help.
When: October 3, 17, 31, & November 14
Throughout this 8-week, 4 workshop course, you will receive the skills and resources you need to make a film that tells your non-profit organization's story-the right way. No experience or special equipment is required for this workshop series.This workshop series is limited to 5 organizations, each of which can send up to 3 staff members. Click here for more information.
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TCA Statewide Conference - Registration is Open
When: January 29 & 30, 2015
TCA's conference, State of the Arts: Engaging New Audiences will take place in Austin, Texas at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol on January 29 & 30, 2015. This powerful two-day gathering is aimed at art administrators, arts education providers, staff of cultural institutions, board members and trustees of art organizations, and interested others. Click here to register.
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Art in the Texas State Parks: Arts Education Proposals
Deadline: 8/25/14
VSA Texas has been invited to partner with the Texas State Parks to create accessible and educational arts programs in the state parks. We are looking for artists who live close to a state park and who have an idea for a lesson that could be done in an outdoor space or an interpretive center. This could be visual art, dance, theater, or music. For adults or children. Artist instructors would be paid. Contact April Sullivan at april@vsatx.org or 512-454-9912 for more information.
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Open Call: Creative Time Reports Seeks Proposals
Deadline: 9/2/14
Creative Time Reports seeks proposals that offer incisive, provocative and unflinching perspectives on the most challenging issues of our times. We believe that artists play a crucial role as thought leaders in society and are uniquely capable of inspiring and encouraging a more engaged and informed public. We distribute this content to the public and media free of charge. Click here for more information.
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Call for Nominations: Texas State Artist
Deadline for nominations: 10/15/14
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2015 and 2016 positions of:
- Texas State Musician
- Texas State Poet Laureate
- Texas State Visual Artists 2-D
- Texas State Visual Artists 3-D
All Texans are invited to nominate qualified artists for these four positions. Self-nominations are encouraged. Click here for more information.
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Other Artwork Opportunities
For basic information about, and links to, other Public Art Calls to Artists around the country, please visit:
