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February  2014
 
In this issue...
Metro Chamber on Tax for Arts
Arts in Corrections
Looking for Teaching Artists?
Arts for Any Given Child
State of the City 2014
Joan Mondale dies at 83
SMUD Gallery
Other Artist Opportunities
Arts & Economic Prosperity Study IV
AEP Badge Fact 1
Sacramento Events
Keep the Arts Alive
Support The Arts!
Follow-up Links
Metro Chamber on Tax for Arts   

"SMAC is very pleased that the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is studying other cities to see how they provide a consistent source of funds for their regional arts groups.  Please read the following article which may serve as inspiration for our community and please contact us with proactive, creative thoughts you may have for regional arts funding." John Nicolaus, Chair, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.

 

Read the full Sacramento Business Journal article here.

 

New Report on Arts in Corrections
Includes SMAC program at New Folsom Prison

In 2013, SMAC facilitated a poetry class for inmates in New Folsom Prison, led by poet JoAnn Anglin, as part of a research project spearheaded by the William James Association and California Lawyers for the Arts. The findings of the study - which included 110 inmates across the state - were recently announced. Among these findings was evidence that prison fine arts programs provide authentic learning experiences that engage the minds and hearts of the incarcerated and change behavior. To read the full report, click here.

 

Looking for an Artist to Teach?
Listings of artists of all kinds, together in one place

 

The Arts Education Directory lists nearly 100 artists and arts organizations that have been screened through the Arts Commission's panel process and are ready to teach. Whether you are looking for a dancer to teach your Girl Scout troop ballet or a visual artist to teach your book club how to make their own handmade books, you can browse by art form or search by keywords to find the artist whose skills meet your needs. Get started >

 

Arts for AGC Arts for Any Given Child
94 schools looking forward to arts experience

Actors, dancers, musicians and visual artists are gearing up to bring the arts alive for K-8th grade students during another season of school assemblies, workshops and field trips provided by Arts for Any Given Child. A program of the Friends of the Arts Commission, this collaboration with school districts and arts organizations allows each of the schools in Twin Rivers, Sacramento City and Robla School Districts to choose from a roster of events offered by 17 regional arts organizations. Click here for the Arts Provider List.  What program did your school choose?

 

State of the City 2014
February 12, 2014 at Memorial Auditorium

Mayor Kevin Johnson will give the annual State of the City Address at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)

General seating is free and available to the public. Please RSVP online at http://sacsotc.com
 
Joan Mondale Dies at 83; Merged Politics with Art
Joan was the wife of Vice President Walter Mondale

Joan Mondale, whose promotion and advocacy of painting, sculpture and other fine arts earned her the nickname Joan of Art in Washington during the vice presidency of her husband, Walter F. Mondale, in the late 1970's, died on February 3, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To read the full New York Times article, click here.
 
AWASH: An Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings
At the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Gallery
SMUD exh Jan 14

AWASH: an exhibit of watercolor paintings by 8 Sacramento area artists is on display at the SMUD Gallery located at 6301 S Street, Sacramento through March 19, 2014. Photo provided by Elaine Bowers, "Above the Vineyards - Colby Ranch."

Other Artist Opportunities 

CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Do you know a talented and motivated high school student in the arts? California Summer School for the Arts offers an opportunity for students to spend one month immersed in a creative and supportive arts learning environment. Applications deadline is February 28; Financial Aid is available. SMAC is the Sacramento Region's Arts Scholars Network representative who helps identify highly motivated and talented students for the program.  Learn More >


KENNEDY CENTER: Call for Scripts
2014 VSA Playwright Discovery Competition
For students in 6th through 12th grade.
Deadline is April 28, 2014
Click here for details.


OAKWILDE RANCH & SCULPTURE
: Call for Entries
Deadline is March 1, 2014 for "52 Artists on 52 Acres"
Click here for details.
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