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Monthly Update
January 2013
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"Many aging people realize ever more strongly that all they have achieved has been collaborative and communal."
John Caddy, 2012 Distinguished Artist, McKnight Foundation
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Greetings!
Happy 2013! We are 3 days into the new year and I can't help but think of time passing as I look back and look forward. We are indebted to the many individuals, arts organizations, schools, businesses, elected officials, and State, City and County staff members over this past year who worked with the Arts Commission to produce workshops and classes, commission public artworks, produce exhibitions, advise us on policy, market and survey the arts, teach the arts, and fund the arts. Despite a fragile economy, today the arts community is stronger --- stronger because of imaginative problem solving, resourcefulness, inventive collaborations and partnerships, hard work, and in at least once case the merger of two major art organizations. Be sure there is more hard work ahead, but I am looking forward to working with all of you in 2013 to create an even healthier Sacramento arts community.
I'm delighted to announce that 2013 brings 3 new and esteemed community members to the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission -- Doni Blumenstock, Rebecca Garrison, and Malathi Srinivasan, --- each adding unique skills and expertise to the Commission. Read more> Shelly Willis
Interim Director Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
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 It's Electrifying!
New exhibit at SMUD opens January
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2013 Teaching Artist Workshops
Register now!
The 2013 Teaching Artist Workshop Series begins in January. Join us and our dynamic presenters as we define arts integration, examine what makes a great teaching artist, and explore inquiry-based arts learning, and learn how identity and race intersect with the arts. Learn more > |
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Nonprofit Arts Organizations
SAVE THE DATE!
We want you to participate in the 2013 Day of Giving for the Arts. This will be a great way to introduce new donors to your organization! Find out more by signing up for one of these three informational workshops:
Wednesday, February 6, 5pm - 7pm
Monday, February 11, 5pm - 7pm
Saturday, February 16, 10am - 12pm
RSVP to Anja Aulenbacher by email or phone - 916-808-3986. |
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Public Art Unveiling at the Boys & Girls Club 
Anthony Padilla's "Solar Plant Mural"
Sacramento artist Anthony Padilla's monumental mural titled, "Solar Plant Mural" will be unveiled January 9, 2013, at the Thomas P. Raley Branch of the Boys & Girls Club located at 12th and G Streets. The event is free, open to the public, and will take place on the playground from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info> |
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Reminder to Give Us Your Best Shot!
We want your pictures of Arts Education in Action
Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to submit images that capture the creative process inherent in arts education. Learn more >> |
 Microgrants - Coming Soon
Look for the release date in February
Microgrants are small grants awarded to help fund arts projects. All projects must start on or after July 1, 2013. Learn more about the program here. |
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Grant Opportunity for Schools and Organizations
Hire Teaching Artists from the Arts Education Directory
Artists in the Community is a new grant for schools and community organizations to hire Directory artists for teaching artist gigs outside of school hours, for any age from youngsters to older adults! Deadline to apply is February 1. Learn more >>
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The new & improved Sacramento365.com! 
Check out the site upgrade
A recent site upgrade gives users plenty of new interactive features & improved functionality, including: a customizable home page, ability to add your own photos and videos to event listings, improved search capabilities, and a new look and feel. Check it out: www.Sacramento365.com
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