eNews - September 2009 Edition
From the Executive Director My summer reading led me to some writings I think are especially relevant to these challenging times. WSAC's recent research, Arts and the Recession, which measures how the recession is impacting arts organizations, indicates that arts leaders are ready for new thinking and hungry for information - but challenged to find time for professional development. With that in mind, here are some of my top picks of print, online, and audio information for arts leaders today:
Adapting to an uncertain economic climate. Research about funding trends meets the reality of working in a major cultural nonprofit in this podcast of an energizing April 2009 conversation between Michael Kaiser of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Clara Miller, President and CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund, with Christine DeVita of the Wallace Foundation. And don't miss Arts in Crisis, the Kennedy Center' s timely initiative.
2009: The Role of the Arts in a Nation that Has Called for CHANGE. Why sustain arts and culture programs? Five great reasons are explored in the spring 2009 Grantmakers in the Arts Reader's article by Claudine K. Brown of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. (Hint: The list includes " teaching our children to realize dreams," " designing solutions for a sustainable world," and "giving service to America.")
Arts, Inc.: How greed and neglect have destroyed our cultural rights. Former NEA Chairman Bill Ivey shapes a vision for arts, culture, and a creative life – and faces up to the challenges of public policy. From page 23: "...[F]or me, the ‘culture‘ to which we have a ‘right’ is our expressive life, the creative capital that is at once our nation’s heritage, a contemporary gateway to personal achievement and excellence, and the engine of our cultural commons. . . because this balance engages both the tradition and the process of democracy, it is a public good.” (University of California Press, 2008)
The Necessary Revolution: How individuals and organizations are working together to create a sustainable world. Peter Senge applies his well-established business principles to the challenges of sustainability, emphasizing interconnections, collaborations, and the creative process. (Doubleday, 2008)
In these readings and others, I hope you too are finding the information and inspiration you need.
Happy reading – and keep in touch,
Sept. 12 We keep the radio off, sit
"Sept. 12" ©2008 by Poet Laureate Sam Green; from his book, The Grace of Necessity.
New Artwork Installation Seen as a three-dimensional contour map, Stuart Nakamura’s What the Water Said celebrates the geography of the Bothell area from a bird’s eye perspective. Utilizing numerous mediums including poplar, acrylics, and aluminum, Nakamura’s relief sculpture depicts the local topography highlighted by the meandering Sammamish River. More broadly, the artwork focuses on the importance of water to the region and all humanity with etched,
What the Water Said greets the students, staff, and visitors to Bothell High School as they enter the school’s newest addition. The panels are installed on either side of the entrance, beginning on the outside of the school and continuing inside.
The local art selection committee at Bothell High met over several months, beginning in September, 2007. The committee worked to develop broad criteria and site recommendations, chose Nakamura for the project, and accepted his proposal in the spring of 2008.
Artwork acquired through Washington State’s Art in Public Places Program becomes part of the State Art Collection - a collection of over 4,600 works of art located at state agencies, public schools, colleges and universities throughout the state.
Folk Arts in Parks The Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program invites the public to the following upcoming events:
Articles and Information The Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA), celebrating 32 years of advocating for the arts in Washington, announced the recipients of its 2009 Arts Advocacy Awards.
Awards will be presented at the Arts Alliance annual member meeting on September 22, 2009, at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia. The program will begin at 5:30 pm.
Serve.artsusa.org is a place for volunteers in the arts to share stories and upload photos/videos related to their volunteer experiences. Inspired by President Obama’s United We Serve initiative, Americans for the Arts is leading the nation’s arts sector to be an active participant in this national service initiative. The interactive site allows you to share your story, become a free partner, and find local volunteer opportunities.
Be one of the 10,000 communities and millions of people who celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month every October. Check out the new and improved national arts events map today and include your October calendars, program information, and volunteer opportunities.
Opportunities The Washington State Arts Commission invites you to nominate outstanding artists, arts organizations, arts educators, supporters, and cultural leaders in our state. To be eligible for either the Arts or Heritage Awards, individuals or organizations must be current Washington residents or have resided in the state during the time the contributions were made, and not be a previous Governor’s Arts Award or Heritage Award recipient. Deadline: 09/30/09
The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) is pleased to announce a new American Masterpieces funding opportunity for visual arts organizations. Using National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding, WESTAF will allocate matching grants of up to $50,000 each to visual arts organizations to support tours of visual art exhibitions of important regional artists. Beginning September 15, 2009, WESTAF will accept letters of intent for the development and management of touring visual arts exhibitions.
Through American Masterpieces: Presenting, the National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational programs across all art forms that will reach large and small communities in all 50 states. Projects may be initiated by networks of presenters; college or university presenters; local, regional, or national presenters; and national service organizations and their networks. Deadline: 09/24/09.
Seattle’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), seeks to purchase available artworks from mid-career artists for SPU's Portable Works Collection. Deadline: 09/30/09.
The MetLife Foundation: Museum and Community Connections program encourages art museums to reach out to large numbers of people of all ages and backgrounds through imaginative programs and/or exhibits that help people understand and appreciate each other and the world. Nonprofit museums that have been in existence at least five years are eligible to apply for grants of up to $100,000. Funding may be requested for one or a combination of the following categories: Collaborations, Artist Residencies, Exhibits, and Offsite Programming. Deadline: 10/09/09.
The City of Port Townsend is seeking an individual artist or team of artists to create an art project within its refurbished downtown waterfront area. This revitalized waterfront area, scheduled for completion in 2010, stretches from the new Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson to Quincy Street. The preliminary budget for artwork is $70,000 which has been allocated under the City's Percent for the Arts program. Deadline: 10/14/09.
Applications for the 2010 Denali National Park Artist-in-Residence Program are now being accepted.The Artist-in-Residence program at Denali National Park began in 2001, and offers artists the opportunity to pursue their work amidst the natural splendors of Denali Park. The park currently provides the use of the historic East Fork Cabin for ten-day periods from June through August. Deadline: 10/31/09.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for its largest museum grant program, Museums for America. The grants provide up to $150,000 in funding and support projects that strengthen a museum's capacity to serve its community. Deadline: 11/02/09.
Mukilteo Arts Guild is accepting vendor entries for Holiday Art Mart, held Nov. 14, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm. The event offers fine gifts, art, jewelry and clothing made by artists and artisans in the Western Washington region.
TechSoup.org offers software donations to nonprofits from 35 major technology providers, including Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, and Adobe (for an administrative fee of as little as 5% of retail cost). To qualify, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) or a library.
Employment Centrum, one of Washington’s leading cultural institutions based at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, seeks a Director of Development to oversee the organization’s annual fundraising programs, including government and private foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual giving, and special events, which together exceed $1.2 million.
The Northwest African American Museum in Seattle, WA seeks an energetic, passionate and creative Curatorial Assistant for a two-year contract position. The successful candidate will assist with the development, implementation, and management of a vibrant exhibition and program schedule that enhances the understanding of the history, art and culture of African Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
Humanities Washington is seeking a development and communications professional with superior writing skills and a passion for civic and cultural education. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, solid written/verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a proven track record for implementing strategic fundraising plans.
Northwest Folklife is looking for a Development Manager to oversee their development department. They are also looking for a Development Intern to support their development team while gaining hands-on experience.
Events Anacortes & Everett - Anacortes Arts Festival presents New Shanghai Circus: Incredible Acrobats of China. Brodniak Hall, 10/9 7:30 pm, and Everett Civic Auditorium October 10, 3 pm & 7:30 pm.
Goldendale - Maryhill Museum of Art's annual Car is King Weekend takes place September 26-27, and features a range of activities for the whole family.
Olympia - Northern, the Olympia All Ages Project, is hosting a photography show this month, featuring hundreds of images by artists Aylin Güngör, Tara Jane ONeil and Themba Lewis.
Seattle - Pacific Northwest Ballet's production of Roméo et Juliette runs September 24 – October 4, at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall.
Seattle - Strawberry Theatre Workshop continues its three-year Biograph series with an intimate look at Billie Holiday. Performed by Seattle soul singer Felicia V Loud, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill opens September 11 at the Erickson Theatre Off Broadway. A limited run of fourteen performances continues through October 12.
Winthrop - Square dancers from around the northwest meet in Winthrop, Sept. 25-26, for the Square Dance Festival. Contact: Dan Preedy at 509-238-2020 or email: dpreedy@netzero.net.
Yakima - The 7th annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival at Millennium ArtsPlaza on Oct. 3 offers award-winning Fresh Hop Ales (and ambers, hefeweizens, stouts and more), new local beverages from Tieton Cider Works, plus local food & fine wines, a cigar tent & dancin' in the streets to a Jimmy Buffett inspired band, The Blue Tropics and local rock-n-roll favorites, The Shreds. All proceeds benefit Allied Arts of Yakima.
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integrated text throughout the sculpture referencing historical quotations and scientific facts about water.