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Monthly Update  
January 2015
 
In this issue...
NEA is coming to Sac
New Exhibit at BOS Gallery
Apply for an Arts Ed Grant
Join Singers with Hart
Sac Child Prodigy turns 90
Apply to attend CSSSA
Artwork was Cleaned
LEAP Merchandise
Community Announcements
Opportunities
Metamorphosis: Royal Chicano Air Force artists
Robert T. Matsui Gallery at Sacramento City Hall
915 I Street, Sacramento
Monday - Friday
8:00AM-5:00PM
thru March 3, 2015

Seeing through the Lens
SMUD Art Gallery
6301 S St., Sacramento
first floor lobby
Monday - Friday
8:00AM-6:00PM
Scholarships for Nonprofit Resource Center Workshops

To be considered for a scholarship, send an email to thecenter@nprcenter.org

with:

* Your name

* Your email

* Your organization name

* Name of workshop you are requesting

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National Endowment for the Arts Chairman to Visit Sacramento

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman, Jane Chu, will present new research on who participates in the arts and why and discuss how art impacts the economy on January 12th as part of a day-long visit to Sacramento. 

Following the overview, Dr. Chu will participate in a panel discussion with representatives from ZERO1, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, James Irvine Foundation and the City of Sacramento about the different ways artists and arts organizations are engaging audiences.   The panel will be moderated by Beth Ruyak of Capital Public Radio and broadcast later.

To register go to www.arts.ca.gov/nea.  Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New Exhibition at the Board of Supervisors Chambers Gallery

 

For 46 years the RCAF has advanced Chicano arts and culture in Sacramento. While the RCAF is best-known for its posters, murals and visual art, its members also have a history of producing poetry, music, theater, media, photography and events. This exhibit honors the accomplishments of its members. �Que Viva La Causa!

 

The exhibition, Metamorphosis, at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery at City Hall.

 

Photo: "El Gyroman Transformer", 2007, Esteban Villa, acrylic on canvas, 60x48 in.

Artists in the Community Grant Application Deadline: January 15, 2015

 

Community organizations and public schools in Sacramento County can apply for up to $5,000 for projects that bring arts education activities to students of any age. Download application here:

 

Guidelines

Application

Artist Form

Sign Up for Melody, Harmony and Rhythm Classes

Singers with Hart classes in melody, harmony and rhythm begin January 9th.  Designed to strengthen the skills of existing choral singers and those who wish to explore their potential, the classes are taught by professional musicians. Classes will be taught in four-week blocks beginning January 9th, February 6th and March 6th. Space is limited. Register today. For information on registration, class descriptions and fees, view the melody, harmony and rhythm flyer.

Famous Sacramento Child Prodigy Turns 90


Ruth Slenczynska Kerr, a Sacramento native and at one time the most famous child prodigy since Mozart, turns 90 on January 15.  According to Julliard teacher David Dubal, "She became a household word in the late 1920's...Every parent wanted to have a little prodigy like that".  Though Ms. Slenczynska is highly regarded internationally as a pianist and piano teacher, her story is not well known in Sacramento. 

 

Born in Sacramento in 1925, Ruth is the daughter of Josef Slenczynska, a famous violinist from the Warsaw Conservatory, who moved to Sacramento after WWI to raise her. He began teaching her music theory and harmony when she was16 months old and by the age of three, had immersed her in a rigorous piano practice routine lasting nine hours a day. Ruth gave her first professional public concert when she was 4 years old at Mills College in Oakland... Read more>

 

Photo: Ms. Slenczynska at her apartment in New York City on Oct. 7, 2014. Dorothy Hong for the Wall Street Journal
California State Summer School for the Arts is Accepting Applications from High School Students
Deadline to submit is February 28, 2015.

The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) invites all talented and motivated high school students to apply for admission to the 2015 summer session held from July 11 - August 7, 2015. Applications are found online at: csssa.org and are due on Saturday, February 28, 2015. 

CSSSA is the only state-supported arts summer school on the West coast. Students have seven artistic disciplines to choose from, including: Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film & Video, Music, Theater and Visual Arts. SMAC represents the program locally and encourages highly motivated high school students interested in these disciplines to submit their application by February 28, 2015. For more information about the program and to apply, go to www.csssa.org. 
"Acorn Steam" is Gleaming Brightly

The artwork, "Acorn Steam" by Donald Lipski was cleaned in December.  The artwork is located at the Sacramento International Airport in Terminal B.  Visit SMAC's Facebook page to see more pictures of the cleaning.

LEAP Merchandise is for Sale Year-Round
Go to www.friendsofsmac.org/products

Friends of the Arts Commission has launched a line of merchandise featuring Sacramento's own red rabbit "Leap" by Lawrence Argent. The sculpture is featured on t-shirts, baseball caps, journals, coasters and more.  To purchase them, go to www.friendsofsmac.org today. Funds raised through the sale of the merchandise will help fund arts education programs.
Community Announcements

artspace1616 Opening Thursday, January 8, 2015

artspace1616 is opening on 1616 Del Paso Boulevard (located where The Temp Gallery used to be).  artspace1616 owners, Yasmina Begovic and her renowned sculptor husband, Numan Begovic present their opening art exhibition with paintings by Alejandro Rubio and David Mayhew, photography by David Garrison and sculpture by Numan Begovic.  artspace1616 contact: 916-849-1127.

 

Gallery Hours will be:

Wednesday, Noon - 6pm

Thursday - Saturday, Noon - 9pm

Sunday, Noon - 5pm, & By Appointment
Opportunities

 

Call to Artists - Sacramento Fine Arts Center

A free art exhibit open to new artists who have never shown in a juried exhibition. This annual art show is sponsored by Northern California Arts, Inc., located at Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608. Hand deliver artwork on Saturday January 17, 2015, 11 am-3 pm. All media accepted, drawing, mixed media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and sculpture. Open to artists high school age through adult. Show dates are January 27-February 14, 2015. Limit one art work, no entry fee. For more information to to: www.sacfinearts.org click "Call to Artists" or at Sacramento Fine Arts Center.

 

Job Opening - Palo Alto Art Center

Palo Alto Art Center, City of Palo Alto is looking for a Director of Education.  This critical position oversees several programs including the Art Center's classes, school tour program, artists in the schools program and family and outreach programs.  This is a full time position.  Apply online a the the City of Palo Alto website.  More info.
 

Enter your work - Juried Art Exhibit

This juried exhibition showcases current works by California sculptors. The exhibition goal is to provide a platform for a wide variety of concepts and materials. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) will host the 3rd California Sculpture SLAM at 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, 805.543.8562. Central Coast Sculptors Group (CCSG) is sponsor of this event. The Juror is internationally known artist, Bella Feldman. Submissions must be original, completed within the last two years and not previously shown in the SLO Museum of Art.  Find/Print Call for Entries. Go to "Call For Artists," (lower-right on page), click "Sculpture SLAM". Questions: Email SLOMA's curator or call Ruta Saliklis at 805-543-8562.

 

The Big Read
The Big Read is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to develop community-wide reading programs. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read receive a grant, educational and promotional materials, and access to online training resources and opportunities. Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected. To review the Guidelines and Application Instructions, visit  The Big Read website. Application deadline: January 28, 2015 by 4:00pm CST. Follow @NEABigRead on Twitter for the latest info & news.

Join CalNonprofits for Health Insurance
The California Association of Nonprofits, or CalNonprofits, supports the nonprofit sector and provides resources.  They do two main things: provide health insurance to more than 14,000 nonprofit employees; and lobby for nonprofits in Sacramento, fighting the imposition of legislation and regulations that make nonprofits' work harder. By becoming a member, these services and resources become available to you.  Go to calnonprofits.org to find out more and to join.

Snap & Win Awesome Prizes Every Month

Time to Get 'Snappy Happy' in the Del Paso Design District. Post your favorite photos today about your experience in the Del Paso Design District. Share your photos by using #delpasodesigndistrict for the photo contest and you can win gift cards from businesses throughout the Del Paso Design District. Simply snap a photo, post to Instagram or Twitter and use #delpasodesigndistrict. Winners will be announced each month.  More info and official rules>


Grant Opportunity - James Irvine Foundation
The Exploring Engagement Fund provides risk capital for arts nonprofits with innovative ideas about how to engage new and diverse participants. It supports experiments with engagement approaches that may be untried and unfamiliar, and profiles new projects that engage Californians in the arts. Eligible organizations must have budgets of $100,000 or more.  Initial Applications are accepted at any time through December 28, 2015. More info>

Green Studio for Nonprofits

Get help producing your own video and learn how your organization can create professional content.  Schedule the studio today. This television-based studio is equipped with professional camcorders, LED lights, and a live editing system.  It is located at the Nonprofit Innovation Center building, home of the Nonprofit Resource Center. This is a great way to get your organization's message out to the community, to donors and to the public.


A Digital Classroom Just for You
In need of practical solutions and a bit of inspiration to advance your programming, organization and career? Can't make it out to a conference? Need a cohort of experts and peers? If you answered yes to any of those questions then a Digital Classroom is right for you. Americans for the Arts (AFTA) offers a digital classroom series to increase your success in the arts. Build your arts administration skills, network and knowledge with one of the three fall classroom options - Arts Leadership, Arts Marketing or Public Art Digital Classrooms.  More information.