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In This Issue
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Quad City
Symphony Inspires Students with Worldly Music ·
Afterschool
Art Center Program Meets Community Needs ·
Iowa
Community Cultural Grants Applications Due Feb. 1 ·
MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum
Series ·
Make Your Voice Heard at Cultural
Advocacy Days ·
New
Language in Major and Mini Grant Review Criteria ·
Arts
Education Beyond the School Day ·
Folk &
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Now Available ·
What is a DUNS Number and Why Should I
Care? Advocacy! ·
Eye on
Accessibility: Sign Language Registry ·
Health Insurance for Musicians
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Recognize
an Outstanding Colleague in Your Community ·
Arts
Advocacy Day: The 2007 Arts Action Summit IAC
Calendar
Links In-Box of Artist
Opportunities Contact
Us 600 E. Locust (515) 242-6194 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Newsletter Editor: |
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Bellugi has traveled the world performing with
orchestras playing the recorder, or flauto dolce, the instrument he teaches
in
Likewise, Battiston is a highly regarded accordion
player who has also performed worldwide and teaches at the “Cherubini”
Conservatory of Music in
Their visit to the Quad Cities, however, went beyond teaching students about the unique instruments to include stories of world travels and playing the instruments in far away lands.
“Both musicians performed their own solos and duets and told the history of their instruments,” said Deb Sandry, QC Symphony Director of Development. “The programs were exciting, grade specific and truly engaging. Students were motivated to learn more about music and to fill their lives by expressing themselves through the choice of an instrument.”
Lastly, all but one of the schools Bellugi and Battiston visited had existing recorder programs, Sandry explained. When West Music learned that one inner city school did not have a recorder program to introduce students to the art of playing an instrument, the store generously contributed 75 recorders for students to play.
“The Quad City Symphony Orchestra continues to implement a comprehensive music education program to ensure both future audience members and future players,” Sandry said.
Does your organization have a success story to share? Send an e-mail with details to Sarah.Oltrogge@iowa.gov for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of Iowa Arts News.
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In its 16 years of existence, the Pella Community Center Arts
Afterschool Arts Center has grown exponentially, providing children, teens,
families, adults and senior citizens an invaluable experience that leads to
a lifetime appreciation of the arts. Started by Tilly Woodward in 1990 and initially serving 20 K-12
students two days per week, the program has expanded into a multifaceted
venture providing a wide range of educational visual and performing arts
programs to more than 15,000 Through classes, performances, exhibits, |
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workshops and community projects, the
Encouraging creativity is the
The
Sample Programs at the
· Art Center Junior ages 4-6 years old Two 1 hour classes per week
· Open Studio Adults and families 24 hours/ 7 days a week
· Art Center Seniors, established by Mayor Darrel Dobernecker. In summer, teams with Arts in the Park for a multi-generational learning opportunity.
· Art Center in the Parks Summer Program Free, rotating program to area parks
· Art Center Classes All ages Year Round
· KidTV Teens write, direct, film and edit video for air play on PT12
· Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium and Programs: After School Theatre, Tiny Troupe
· (K-3rd), Junior Theatre (4th grade and up)
· Joan Kuyper Farver Gallery students have exposure to local, regional and national artists and exhibitions. Annual Exhibition of Young Artists features the work of 300 prek-12th students from the community.
Communities and organizations intending to apply for FY08 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008) Iowa Community Cultural Grants must have their applications in the Department of Cultural Affairs offices by 4:30 p.m. February 1, 2007.
The ICCG program encourages employment of Iowans in the
arenas of the arts, culture, and history. Matching grants support
organizations and projects that provide lasting employment for Iowans while
also enhancing
Local governments and their subsidiaries, tribal councils, and nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations are eligible for cash-match awards that range from $1,000 to $25,000 to fund salary support for new and/or enhanced positions. Applications are available at www.culturalaffairs.org. For more information, contact Riki Saltzman at Riki.Saltzman@iowa.gov or 515.242.6195.
Last February, the Department of Cultural Affairs received 69 ICCG applications requesting $1,166,057. Grant awards totaling $225,000 were made to 17 arts, historical and cultural programs in 12 Iowa communities.
“Arts and the
Feb. 26, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
State Historical Museum,
What is the link between the arts, creativity and
business development in
Plan now to attend this event featuring two panel discussions and a participatory dialogue on issues related to the arts and workforce development. Presented in coordination with Cultural Advocacy Days.
Keep watching www.iowaartscouncil.org or www.culturalaffairs.org for details.
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What kind of support for arts, culture, and history do
you want from your state legislature? Elected officials need to hear your
stories, and your voice. Gather with other advocates in |
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Watch www.culturalaffairs.org for details.
Effective December 15, 2006, the IAC has revised the review criteria for Major and Mini Grants to clarify the criteria and add more specific information for each category. No criteria have been removed – we have simply added more clarity. For instance, the Artist Grant criteria now specifically address the IAC’s goal of benefiting the creative work of the artist-applicant. The Public Art Grant criteria now include specific mention of the importance of a representative planning group.
“The changes may seem minor,” said IAC Division Administrator Mary Sundet Jones, “but we think it’s enormously important that grant applicants take the time to be familiar with the current review criteria when they are applying for an IAC Major or Mini Grant, and we want to be sure to tell them when we make changes.”
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While the 14 Iowans who comprise the Iowa Arts
Council’s board come from all different backgrounds, they are connected by
a passion for advancing the arts in Brad Lang, an architect and co-owner of the firm Solum-Lang
Architects in |
it seemed only natural to accept the Governor’s appointment
to the Iowa Arts Council Board, where he could be involved in decisions
affecting
“The arts are what make the difference in our daily lives,” Lang said. “They are what enriches us and gives us passion.”
Lang notes that one of
When he’s not on the job or working to better
The 2006 Legislature asked the Iowa Arts Council to
prepare a report describing arts education programming in
The report includes data from a survey of
For a copy of the complete report, contact Dawn Martinez Oropeza at dawn.oropeza@iowa.gov or (515) 281-5773.
Master and Apprentice artists wishing to apply for apprenticeship support can now do so within the Folk & Traditional Arts Mini and Major Grant category. New language has been added to that category’s guidelines and review criteria to clarify this change.
“There used to be a separate grant category for apprenticeships,” said Riki Saltzman, IAC Folk & Traditional Arts Coordinator. “The bureaucratic requirements were preventing a number of qualified master artists from applying, however. We consulted previous recipients and others to develop a more streamlined application in line with other IAC grants. The purpose of the program is to provide support and recognition for master artists who want to pass on their traditional arts to the next generation.”
Apprenticeships must follow the IAC’s Apprenticeship Model Artists interested in applying for apprenticeships should contact Riki Saltzman at riki.saltzman@iowa.gov to discuss their ideas.
The following individuals and organization have been added to Buyiowaart.com:
Kali Van Baale - Kali is the recipient of
the 2005 Fred Bonnie Memorial Award for Best First Novel for her work of
fiction, The Space Between,
published through River City Publishing out of
Karen and Bill Johnson
- Bill and
Karen Johnson, both lifelong
If you’re an artist or an arts organization, please take
a few minutes to register for a Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number. Dun &
Bradstreet maintains basic information about millions of businesses in the
It is important to be counted so there can be a true measure of the impact of artist businesses and arts organizations on communities and states. Museums, photography shops, filmmakers, architecture firms, performing artists, and more all have an impact on the economy of our state, and on the quality of life in our communities.
Information obtained in 2006 reveals 4,776 arts-related
businesses in
Register by going to www.dnb.com and click on “Get a DUNS Number.”
To see how
the data is used, see the Americans for the Arts Creative
Industries reports.
Jan. 4-5: Bruce Williams meets with public art committee
developing plans for a Monument to
Jan. 10: Bruce Williams facilitates Art in State Buildings meeting for Honey Creek Resort
Jan. 16: Bruce Williams meeting at Four Mounds
Foundation in
Jan. 17: Mary Sundet Jones, Sarah Ekstrand and Riki Saltzman attend forum on corporate grant writing at the Des Moines Public Library
Jan. 18: IAC Staff Mid-Year Planning Retreat
Need to find a sign language interpreter? Try checking
the Web site for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (www.rid.org) and
do a search. Nearly 70
Have you met your match? If your Mini, Major, or EZ 1-2-3 application doesn’t show that you are providing cash or in-kind match for at least as much money as you are applying for, your application could go down the tubes.
Internships are a great way for students to get real-world experience for credit. They also give nonprofit organizations a way to involve young people who can bring a fresh perspective to the job.
The Iowa Arts Council can help connect students to opportunities in the arts by advertising available positions statewide. To have your organization’s internship opportunities posted with the Iowa Arts Council, please email the following information to Sarah.Ekstrand@iowa.gov:
Organization name
Name of internship contact person
Beginning and ending dates of internship
Hours intern is expected to work per day/week/month
Paid/unpaid
Description of position, including responsibilities and intern projects
Any other information the intern should know
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Here’s a new national resource for health insurance information for musicians especially, but also artists of all kinds: The Health Insurance Navigation Tool (HINT) sponsored by the Future of Music Coalition. A 2005 FMC survey of 2,700 musicians revealed that the complicated process of obtaining health insurance overwhelmed many of the respondents. The goal of HINT is to provide informed, musician-friendly support and advice to curious musicians who need information about health insurance, for free. The project is a safety net for those musicians |
who remain uninsured because of lack of support or clear information. HINT is made possible by a grant from the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
Americans for the Arts Annual Awards recognize the achievements of individuals committed to enriching their communities through the arts. Presented each year in conjunction with Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, the Annual awards honor exemplary leadership and innovation in the arts field.
This year, in an effort to better represent the diversity of professionals in the arts field, two new awards will be presented: the Arts Education Award and the Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award.
To nominate a colleague, you must be a member of Americans for the Arts, but anyone may be nominated. To join Americans for the Arts, find out more about benefits of membership or to fill out an Annual award Nomination form, visit www.AmericansForTheArts.org.
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Americans for the Arts’ National Arts Advocacy Day
will be March 12-13 in |
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MacNeil, co-anchor of The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour on PBS. Individual registration is $75 and must be received by Feb. 26. For information, visit www.americansforthearts.org or e-mail events@artsusa.org.