eNews - January Edition
From the Executive Director “Summoning artists to participate
Poetry in Public Places
When the 2008 Legislature is called to order on January 14, state Poet Laureate Sam Green will present a poem to mark the occasion.
Poetry has long been involved in marking important public occasions. In 1961, Robert Frost recited “The Gift Outright” at the inauguration of President John Kennedy, and wrote another work, “For John F. Kennedy's Inauguration” (*see excerpt above). Looking back into our nation’s history, documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention include "An ode for the 4th of July 1788," declaring "Hail to this festival! all hail the day!" (Library of Congress - American Memory collection).
Through a rigorous process, we selected Sam Green as our state’s first poet laureate because of his passion for poetry, his experience and enthusiasm about bringing
During his two-year term as state poet laureate, Sam will be providing a variety of activities to promote and encourage poetry across the state – through public readings, poetry workshops, school visits, and publications in print and online. He knows this state expects the Poet Laureate to be a working position, not a figurehead appointment. Explains Sam, “The position carries a serious mandate: to promote poetry throughout the state through workshops, readings or appearances. I plan to do just that, by taking part in as many activities as time, opportunity and funds allow. … Over the years I’ve had experience teaching or presenting in a very wide range of venues, so we’ll have a lot to choose from.”
Recognizing Excellence
On January 24, the Governor's Arts and Heritage Awards will be presented to seven individuals and organizations in a festive celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. These awards, presented every two years, recognize significant contributions to the arts, culture and heritage of our state. Only 145 Arts Awards have been presented since 1966; Heritage Awards have been presented to 48 individuals and organizations since 1989.
2007 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards:
2007 recipients of the Governor’s Heritage Awards:
We honor each of these artists and arts leaders, and thank them for their contributions to our state and our lives.
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BREAKING GROUND by Sam Green What’s behind those Valley barns
'Breaking Ground' by Sam Green. Written for the 2003 groundbreaking of what is now known as the McIntyre Hall at Skagit Valley College.
Traveling exhibition of Jacob Lawrence's The Legend of John Brown The Legend of John Brown by Jacob Lawrence exhibition is currently scheduled to be on view at the Skagit Valley College Art
Jacob Lawrence's series on John Brown comprises 22 narrative screen prints that depict the dramatic moral choices and life events of the abolitionist. Acquired for the State Art Collection in 1995, the series represents both the creative talents of the artist and his important contribution to the struggle for social justice in American life. With vibrant color, narrative precision, and powerful imagery, Lawrence dramatically conveys the story of John Brown in all its complexity.
The Legend of John Brown by Jacob Lawrence is organized by the Washington State Arts Commission with support from the American Masterpieces Program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Western States Arts Federation.
Opportunities Wanted - your arts organization posters. Do you have a bunch of extra posters from a recent performance, touring exhibition or arts festival? Send your framed or unframed posters to:
Washington State Arts Commission
We are always looking for great (free) items to distribute to legislators and other state and elected officials to add a touch of the 'arts' to their offices.
The Third Annual BizArt Conference will be held January 25 and 26 at Everett Station in Everett. BizArt is designed to help artists develop the business savvy they need to pursue their career dreams. The conference offers topic-specific workshop sessions led by artists with business savvy and professionals who work with artists, to provide information about the business end of being an artist. Topics include artist marketing, resource development, financial and legal issues, and business operations.
The 3rd Annual Guiding Lights Weekend—An Experiential Conference On The Art Of Mentoring, will take place January 25 through 27 at the Seattle Center. Join Eric Liu, and more than 50 national and local luminaries, for an experiential conference where you’ll learn concrete ways to mentor, motivate, and inspire.
United Way of King County enhances the capacity of nonprofit organizations to deliver services in the community by providing training opportunities and discussion forums to staff and board members around key nonprofit management and governance issues. These trainings and forums are open to all nonprofit organizations and volunteers. Upcoming trainings include, "Effective Volunteer Program Management 101", "Boards that Lead", and "Understanding Financial Statements, for Boards." Visit the Training Calendar for more information.
The Oak Harbor Arts Commission is seeking an artist to create and install a site specific artwork or artistic feature which will enhance an open green space within Fort Nugent Park on North Whidbey Island. The project budget is $11,000. To obtain the full call to artists proposal please contact Karla Freund or Erica Schumacher. Deadline: 01/15/08.
Art in Public Places, Inc., on behalf of a new public art initiative for the City of Bend, Oregon known as ArtMatch, seeks to commission a permanent large scale work of art for a roundabout (traffic circle) in Bend, Oregon. This is an open competition for professional artists residing in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California. A team of artists is welcome to apply and the submitted images must reflect the collaborative work of the team members. Deadline: 01/31/08.
Artist Trust is currently accepting GAP (Grants for Artist Projects) Applications. The program provides support for individual artist projects by awarding up to $1,500 for projects including (but not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. Additionally, nominations are now being accepted for the Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. The annual award of $10,000 is given to a Washington State female visual artist, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years of her life to creating art. GAP Deadline: 02/22/08. Award Deadline: 01/25/08.
The Washington State Historical Society is inviting nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in advancing the field of history in the state of Washington through writing, teaching, historic projects, understanding cultural diversity and volunteerism. Deadline: 02/01/08.
Allied Arts Association of Richland is accepting entries for their Annual Juried Show (PDF) to be held in April 2008. 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of this non-profit organization bringing art to the community. Malcolm Phinney, artist and director of Valley Bronze (Joseph, Oregon), is this year's juror and will hand out more than $1900 in awards. Deadline: 02/01/08.
Ethnic Arts Connection is a free one-day gathering of artists and presenters, taking place 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Intiman Theatre in Seattle. Ethnic Arts Connection is open to Washington performing artists, presenters and community organizations and features a rich roster of showcase performances, workshops and booking and networking opportunities.General registration for participants will be open until 02/04/08. WSAC is encouraging nonprofit presenters in Washington state to participate. If you are a presenter interested in attending, and live more than 60 miles from the Seattle Center and would like to receive mileage cost subsidy, please email WSAC Grants to Organizations Manager Mayumi Tsutakawa or call by February 15, 2008.
The Spokane Art School is offering the class Exploring Printmaking On Glass (for youth ages 13 to 18) on February 9, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Full scholarships (PDF) are available.
The Tualatin Library Arts Selection Committee on behalf of the City of Tualatin, invites artists/teams living in the Pacific Northwest to submit qualifications and proposals in-concept for a public art opportunity (PDF) at their new library. Exciting opportunities exist for two and three dimensional artwork in areas both inside and outside the building. The total budget for the project is $135,000. An information session will be held at 1:00 pm on January 24 at the City Council Building. Deadline: 02/4/08.
The BMI Student Composer Awards is a competition for young composers of classical music. The awards are made on an annual basis for compositions submitted by students actively engaged in the study of music and all works are judged under pseudonyms. Deadline: 02/15/08.
Designed by Midori as a means of supporting the American youth orchestra, the Orchestra Residencies Program is a collaborative project which provides meaningful musical experiences now for the next generation of classical musicians. Any U.S. youth orchestra and its affiliated professional orchestra with combined budgets of under $4 million may apply; two residencies are awarded each year. Applications are now available. Deadline: 02/15/08.
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission seeks artists (PDF) to submit design proposals for a $25,000 public art piece to be placed on city property near the fire station. The successful artist will contract with the City for the development and installation of the art piece. Deadline: 02/28/08.
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation is offering curators the opportunity to be awarded the 2008 Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award (PDF) -- a grant of $150,000 for the realization of a strong thematic exhibition concept that challenges the boundaries of contemporary art. Now in its 10th year, the biennial Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award, established in 1998, rewards innovation and experimentation at the curatorial level. Deadline: 03/07/08.
VSA arts is seeking visual artists with disabilities ages 18 and above whose work is inspired by the performing arts for Derivative Composition, an international juried art exhibition that will be on display at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Two and three-dimensional art, digital art, installations, video and film, and other media that draw inspiration from music, theater or dance are eligible. Submissions must have been completed in the last five years and after the onset of disability. Deadline: 03/21/08.
Sequim Arts is seeking entries for its annual juried art exhibit (PDF). Work in both 2d and 3d form will be accepted. The juror will be Eric Swangstu, Founder and Curator of The Art Mine, a gallery of contemporary art located in Port Hadlock, WA. A non-refundable entry fee of between $20 and $40 is required for a maximum of five entries per artist. Deadline: 03/28/08.
The Peninsula Art League is seeking artists for an Open Juried Art Exhibition (PDF) held June 2 through 25, 2008. Deadline: 03/25/08.
Join Washington Lawyers for the Arts at Northwest Screenwriters Guild for Film and the Law: A Panel Discussion in Seattle, January 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Discussion will include how to raise the funds to make a film, the art of low- and micro-budget films (including how to spend less in making your film), how to acquire screenplay and story rights, how to sell a script, and the resources and pitfalls of distribution, both legal and financial.
The Tacoma City Council is inviting qualified individuals to provide leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts in Tacoma by applying to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing), wish to positively impact the arts in this community, and are a Tacoma resident, be sure to apply. There are currently four open seats on the commission.
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission works cooperatively with the National Endowment for the Arts to sponsor The U.S/Japan Creative Artists' Program. The program provides support for up to five outstanding contemporary and traditional artists from the United States to spend a five-month residency in Japan to pursue creative work. Deadline: 02/01/08.
Employment The Henry Art Gallery is currently hiring a Curator of Education & Public Programs. The job description and other information can be viewed on the University of Washington website, select external applicant login and enter requisition # 36262. Deadline: Open until filled.
The Eastside Arts Coalition is seeking an Assistant to the Event Producer (DOC) to help with logistical details leading up to the event and help coordinate on-the-ground operations for their April 26th Eastside Arts Education Fair at Crossroads Bellevue. Deadline: 01/25/08.
Events Seattle - The Central District Forum and the Seatle Center are presenting a staged reading of Martin Luther King Jr.'s landmark speech, "Our God is Marching On" as part of the Center's annual MLK People's Celebration on January 21, at 2:00 pm in the Center House. The event is free and open to the public.
Pullman - The Museum of Art at Washington State University in Pullman is presenting Artists Without Borders: Alfredo Arreguin and Guillermo Gómez-Peña, now through February 16. For many years, the Chicano and Latino community at WSU has held an annual cultural event, Semana de la Raza, which depicts the socio-political status of the Latino population through the arts, literature, and educational workshops.
Seattle - Ensemble Electra, an early music group featuring Seattle performers Vicki Boeckman, Tekla Cunningham, and Jillon Stoppels Dupree, will present a colorful performance of 17th and 18th century chamber music entitled: “D.U.I: Deutschland Under the Influence,” highlighting Italian baroque music and its impact on German composers. Sunday, February 3, at 7:30 pm at Music Center of the Northwest. Tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets.
Bellingham - The Whatcom Museum of Art and History is presenting Photography Biennial: Nine to Watch from the Pacific Northwest, now through April 27, 2008. Spotlighting the work of nine diverse talents, the exhibition is the third installation of this photography biennial, which celebrates contemporary photography of our region. Variety in subject, composition, technique, and media characterize the current state of photographic practice in the Northwest. Nine to Watch demonstrates this diversity by including work from a carefully considered group of regional artists.
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