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4Culture eNews + March 2007
I've been to many King County council meetings over the years. Most meetings deal with the routine but complex functions of government, from water management to transportation, law, safety and justice, social services, growth management and much more. But last Monday, March 12th, I was at two council meetings that were among the most emotional and uplifting that I have ever attended.
These meetings represented the culmination of a longtime county goal: to match the King County logo with an image of the county's namesake, the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Council chambers at both meetings were packed to overflowing, as person after person rose to speak on the issue. Councilmembers, county staff and members of the public all spoke passionately in support of the county's decision to adopt a new logo.
As visual elements, logos are key to communicating the values of a company or government. What better way to communicate that King County is tolerant and diverse than to embrace the name and image of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.--the civil rights icon, the embodiment of tolerance, justice, dignity, peace and freedom.
4Culture is pleased to have been able to play a small part in this historic event, managing the designer selection and the logo selection process on behalf of King County. In July of 2006, a national call for designers was issued, which resulted in 29 proposals from around the country. Firms from Maryland, California, Oregon, Florida and Washington responded. Gable Design Group, a local graphic design firm, was awarded the contract and did a great job. At the conclusion of Monday's meetings, the King County Council voted unanimously to approve the new logo.
Kudos to the King County Council, particularly Councilmember Larry Gossett, and King County Executive Ron Sims for the courage to make a statement about the timeless and universal message of a great citizen who challenged all of us to live up to the spirit of the American constitution.
Jim Kelly
Executive Director
Recent windstorms have made us all more aware of the beautiful, large trees that soften the streetscape of our cities and roadways. Artist Dan Corson has been thinking about the beauty of those massive tree root systems for over two years now as he has designed and fabricated The Root, now finally installed at Bellevue's new city hall building just on the heels of those windstorms. In a public art project managed by 4Culture, Corson used pieces from several old-growth fallen logs and root systems to construct his initial sculpture. The wooden structure was then cut apart into 350 pieces and cast in bronze by Blue Mountain Fine Art foundry in Baker City, OR. The cast pieces were rejoined around an internal structural steel armature and tooled to match the swirling wood grain patterns.
The Root is a metaphor for the hidden services that support a city. From fire and police departments, to utility infrastructure, to parks and recreational programs, a city's network of workers and services quietly provides support to its citizens. By tipping up the giant root form and revealing the complex and beautiful network of its roots, Corson is underscoring the importance of transparency in government and the interdependence of the structures and function of the city.
The Root is one of three significant commissions integrated into the building and grounds by Northwest artists. Linda Beaumont created a 14,000 square-foot terrazzo floor entitled Currents for the main concourse and Alan Storey's slender, kinetic sculpture, Compass, terminates the viewpoint balcony. Taken together, the artworks weave a story about Bellevue, creating a pathway from the city's past to its future.
image: © Dan Corson, The Root, detail, new artwork at Bellevue City Hall, photo 4Culture
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www.theshunpike.org/eal 
Last October, over 100 King County cultural leaders gathered for Creative Conversations as part of Americans for the Arts' national Emerging Leaders Creative Conversations. The group identified critical issues for continued conversations to serve as the basis for a 3-part series of information-based forums in 2007. Moderators at each forum will initiate dialogue, while providing emerging leaders with the opportunity to share information and ideas. Conversations are co-sponsored by 4Culture, the City of Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, the City of Bellevue, Shunpike, the Capitol Hill Arts Center, and the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.
The next scheduled Conversation is:
Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Arts Center, Lower Level, 1621 12th Ave, Seattle
New Administration and Fund Development Models: Business models for the arts are changing rapidly. We are fast blurring the lines between for-profit and non-profit, artist and audience, arts and entertainment. The founders of three innovative companies that are exploring what it means to be a 21st century arts organization will serve as moderators: Michael Seiwerath, Executive Director, NW Film Forum; Hallie Kuperman, Owner, Century Ballroom; and Josh LaBelle, Executive Director, Seattle Theatre Group.
image: © Felix Möckel
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deadline March 26, 2007 www.4culture.org/arts/projects
4Culture's Arts Special Projects Program focuses on innovative programs and new works with support for individual artists and organizations. Projects and applicants selected for funding reflect the cultural and geographic diversity of King County. Typical awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Application workshops will be held through March.
image: © Degenerate Art Ensemble, Cuckoo Crow, 2006
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deadline March 26, 2007 www.4culture.org/arts/community
Seeking to develop the arts in underserved King County, the Community Arts Initiative provides funding for arts programs by organizations. Eligible applicants to the Community Arts Initiative may include, but are not limited to: libraries, community councils, community centers, parks, and non-profit organizations involved in the presentation of public concerts, performances, festivals, workshops and arts events.
Organizations eligible for the Arts Sustained Support Program are not eligible for the Community Arts Initiative program.
Typical awards range from $500 to $5,000. Application workshops will be held through March. Applicants should contact Charlie Rathbun to discuss projects before applying.
image: © Sukutai
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deadline April 30, 2007
http://www.poetryonbuses.org
Every day, thousands of people ride the bus to commute to work, visit family, go to school, travel to special events, return home. The bus is a unique public space - never the same/always the same, mundane/alive with character - a space where, for a short while, all of us share a common direction. The theme for Poetry on Buses 2007 is "Dreams." Poetry on Buses presents poetry from our community, written by that person across the aisle, that kid in the back, or the published poet - written by you and printed on the placards found right above the bus seats. Who knows, that poem up there may be the innermost dreams of the person sitting next to you. What is the poetry inside of you?
Submit 2007 poems online, read poems from the last Poetry on Buses series, Self-Portrait, and check out the anthology of King County's Poetry on Buses Program recently released by Floating Bridge Press.
image: © Design concept by YaM Studio
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deadline April 30, 2007 www.4culture.org/heritage/education
4Culture's Heritage Cultural Education grant program offers support for K-12 curriculum projects and programs. Applications will be required to support, enhance, and align with Washington State Standards for Social Studies, including EALRs and CBAs. Projects will also be required to be available in an electronic format and demonstrate the ability to provide a 3-5 year term of public benefit. Application workshops will be held in March and April.
image: © Museum of History & Industry
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March 25-28, 2007
Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave, Seattle
www.4culture.org/preservation
Seattle and King County historic preservation professionals will showcase local downtown revitalization efforts during a national conference scheduled in Seattle. The National Main Streets Conference, sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, draws hundreds of preservation and urban revitalization experts from across the country to discover new ways of keeping commercial districts vibrant, especially in small communities.
As a contributing sponsor, 4Culture is helping promote the conference, which includes a series of field sessions in Seattle and surrounding communities. The King County Historic Preservation Program will lead a tour of downtown North Bend, in a session that is attracting keen interest among conference participants. From 2002 to 2004, gross sales in revitalized downtown North Bend increased 48.2 percent, according to the county.
image: © McGrath Hotel, Downtown North Bend, image courtesy of King County Landmarks Commission
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Rebecca Solnit/Sunday, April 1, 2007, 4 p.m.
Andy Cao/Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7 p.m.Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St www.4culture.org/publicart/events.htm
4Culture is pleased to be joining the Henry Art Gallery in sponsoring the lecture series Framing the View, featuring public artists, architects and writers.
Rebecca Solnit, author of a number of works on the intersection of art, history, philosophy and the social sciences will present her new lecture, Revolutions Per Minute: Radical Change and the Powers of Slowness. 4Culture is pleased to be co-sponsoring Solnit's rare visit to Seattle, this event is expected to sell out. Admission is $10 Henry members, $12 general.
Andy Cao, landscape architect and public artist, brings a background in landscape architecture and the cultural perspective of his native Vietnam to installations, exhibitions and landscape interventions. Cao is currently working on two local public art projects, Dexter Pit Park for the City of Seattle and Bow Lake Transfer Station for 4Culture. He will discuss his current and past projects and his approach to materials and design. Admission is free for Henry members, $7 general.
image: © Andy Cao & Xavier Perrot, Red Box, 2002, photo: Stephen Jerrom
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reception April 5, 2007, 6 - 8 p.m.www.4culture.org/publicart/gallery
Gallery4Culture is pleased to present new pyrograph works by Seattle artist Etsuko Ichikawa. Glass pyrographs are made by drawing hot molten glass across paper, leaving the immediate charred tracery of the movement. Each work captures a moment and gives the viewer the opportunity to see the gesture. That expression of stasis and/or movement through the arrangement of drawn forms reinforces Ichikawa's "investigation of what lies between the ephemeral and the eternal." The work in the exhibition reflects three years of exploration.
A reception will be held on April 5, 2007, the first Thursday of the month, during the Downtown Artwalk, from 6 - 8 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Fluid Moment is on display from April 5 - 27, 2007.
Gallery4Culture is located within 4Culture offices at 101 Prefontaine Pl S, at the corner of Third and Prefontaine, in the Tashiro/Kaplan Building. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed government holidays; the gallery is open and free to the public. For more information about this program call 206.296.8674.
image: © Etsuko Ichikawa, Deai, 2007, glass pyrograph on paper, detail of making
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The King County Public Art Collection, under the stewardship of 4Culture, acquired 110 new works for the portable works collection. A national call for art was announced for wall-mounted works that use color, with an overall budget of $200,000. Work selected was required to be of the highest quality, of diverse styles and approaches, and incorporate accessible imagery. Over 325 artists sent in applications. A panel of five individuals, including two King County employees and three artists and art professionals, selected the work of 72 artists.
The following artists have been selected to have their artwork purchased: John Armstrong, Stephanie Ashby-DiRicco, Jennifer Beedon Snow, Gretchen Bennett, Zack Bent, Leo Berk, Nealy Blau, George-Ann Bowers, Liz Bruno, Christopher Buening, Tram Bui, Squeak Carnwath, Jaq Chartier, Amy Cheng, Claire Cowie, Timothy Cross, Marc Dennis, Dave Edgar, Dean Eliasem, David Emmite, Chris Engman, Anna Fidler, Maija Fiebig, David Freeman, Kay French, Tod Gangler, Carmen Lomas Garza, Peter Goin, Lead Pencil Studio, Cynthia Harper, Alfred Harris, Ryan Horvath, Salomon Huerta, Etsuko Ichikawa, Mary Iverson, Doug Keyes, Yoshihiro Kitai, Sheila Klein, Amanda Knowles, Laura Letinsky, Margie Livingston, Hugo Ludeña, Spike Mafford, Anne Mathern, Roy McMakin, Jeffry Mitchell, Santiago Moix, David Nerwen, Mark Newport, Lori Nix, Shaun O'Dell, Judy Pfaff, Claire Putney, Kristen Ramirez, Laura Ross-Paul, Lynne Saad, Ross Sawyers, Scott Schuldt, Laurel Schultz, June Sekiguchi, Todd Simeone, Jeffrey Simmons, Eva Sköld Westerlind, Adam Sorensen, Katy Stone, Ashley Thorner, Laura Vandenburgh, Grace Weston, Robert Yoder, Amir Zaki, Claude Zervas, and Jennifer Zwick.
The works will be on display throughout the new King County Office Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA. The building is currently under construction and will open later this year.
image: © Claude Zervas, Flashlight, detail, 2003, inkjet print, 24 x 48
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www.4culture.org/preservation/projects/2007/heritage_trails
Seattle's rich collection of historic places and museums has long drawn visitors from around the globe. But visitors often miss equally compelling stories and sites in the city's suburbs and the rural areas of King County. 4Culture has embarked on a new project to connect classic attractions such as Pioneer Square with equally intriguing places in Black Diamond, North Bend, and Skykomish.
Working in partnership with the King County Historic Preservation Program, as well as local heritage and tourism organizations, Preservation 4Culture will produce full-color brochures and a website promoting three "virtual" heritage trails, thematically linked tourist itineraries that help visitors and residents explore the connections among dozens of heritage sites, historic places, and community museums. The first trails will focus on the themes of industry, maritime, and agriculture. Heritage Trails are part of a coordinated regional approach to marketing and promotion of heritage resources as an economic development strategy, especially in rural areas.
image: © Heritage Trails, photo: 4Culture
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Increasingly, art is being recognized as a key element in the wastewater treatment process. But what could this really mean? In this rapidly growing region, wastewater treatment facilities can no longer be "out-of-sight out-of-mind," and this isn't a bad thing. Art can help us to identify, interpret even celebrate the public infrastructure sites where we are successfully reducing our impact on the natural environment. In many cases, wastewater treatment facilities are adjacent to natural areas, and involving artists in these projects has led to natural restoration projects and artworks that create places for communities to gather and reconnect to sites that would otherwise have been fenced off.
The new wastewater treatment facility in Carnation, scheduled to open in 2008, will produce reclaimed water that can be used safely as a drought-proof water source for the adjacent Chinook Bend Natural Area wetlands, one of the county's most beautiful sites. Early this March, renowned environmental artist Betsy Damon was selected to work with the project team to create artwork that will be part of the improvements for passive recreation at the site. For the last decade Damon's artwork has focused on promoting the preservation, protection and restoration of natural and engineered water systems. Some of her most well-known projects include the Living Water Garden in Chengdu China, Sounds of Water in Turtle Bay Arboretum in Redding CA, and the Beijing Olympic Forest Park.
image: © Chinook Bend Natural Area, photo courtesy of King County
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As part of the White Center Community Enhancement Initiative, 4Culture and artist Andy Cao will collaborate with the White Center Community Development Association and a multi-department team from King County to create a pedestrian corridor between the new Greenbridge community and the Central Business District along SW 98th Street.
"One of my major priorities is to improve the quality of life in White Center and I'm pleased that Andy Cao has been chosen to help us to do just that," says King County Executive Ron Sims, continuing, "The 98th Street Corridor Project, linking Greenbridge to the commercial district, will foster a new vitality in the community. I believe all communities deserve good design and a healthy community environment."
"I'm thrilled that Executive Sims has picked White Center for this project," says Sarah Jepson, Regional Governance Specialist and technical team lead for the project, "I think we have a great opportunity to be innovative and bold, and to make this corridor a model for the region."
The Greenbridge mixed-income housing development and the new artist-designed pedestrian corridor both represent a holistic urban design approach in which housing, business development, education, green space and culture are interdependent in achieving healthy, sustainable neighborhoods. Other projects include a new White Center Heights Elementary School, business owner counseling through King County's Office of Economic Development, more integrated art, and walk-ability improvements.
Selected from 4Culture's Artist Registry, Andy Cao's innovative work blurs the line between art and landscape to create environments that are spontaneous, colorful and sensual. Cao will help design a pond overlook and bridge connector for the project.
image: © White Center Pond, 98th Street Corridor Project, photo courtesy of King County
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4Culture Public Art Calls List
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Public Art 4Culture compiles a list of current public art opportunities available through Public Art 4Culture and other agencies across the country. The Public Art Calls List provides brief project descriptions, deadlines, and how to receive more information about each opportunity -- bimonthly, free of charge.
Richard Hugo House
Hugo Gallery
deadline March 30, 2007
http://hugohouse.org/house/art.html
The Hugo Gallery allows emerging artists to share their new work in a nonprofit literary arts center, fostering a synthesis between visual art and the written word. The gallery encourages the new work of emerging artists by providing a commission-free space and publicity resources. The Hugo Gallery accepts submissions three times a year. The current deadline is for exhibits in June-September 2007.
Forum des Images
Pocket Films Festival
deadline March 30, 2007
www.festivalpocketfilms.fr
Participate in the Pocket Films adventure! Send your film shot with a cellular phone. Shorts and features: fiction, documentaries, clips, experimental films - all types of films accepted. For two years, more than 800 films made with mobile telephone have been created through the Pocket Films Festival. This 3rd edition of the Pocket Films Festival will take place in June 2007 at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France, with prizes awarded. For more information, contact pocketfilms@forumdesimages.fr.
Delridge Neighborhood Development Association
West Seattle Community Resource Center Donor Wall
deadline March 31, 2007
www.dnda.org
The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) and West Seattle Food Bank (WSFB) request proposals from interested artists for the creation an artwork to honor donors to the capital campaign for the West Seattle Community Resource Center. The artwork will frame or incorporate the names of 85 donors. Budget for the project will be approximately $6,000. Selected artists will be paid a stipend of $200 to develop design proposals for the artwork. The West Seattle Community Resource Center is a joint project of DNDA and WSFB, being built at 6500 35th Ave SW (corner of SW Morgan Street) in West Seattle. The artwork will be displayed in a 1,600 square foot atrium. For the complete call, contact Philippa Nye at 206 923.0917 X115.
King County Council
Name the New King County Office Building
deadline April 1, 2007
www6.metrokc.gov/mkcc/ferguson_NCOB_survey.cfm
The contest to name the new King County office building in downtown Seattle is officially underway. As of right now, this building-currently under construction-has no name. Historically, the naming of buildings has been done by county ordinance. However, last summer the Council passed a motion that will allow the public to have a voice in the selection procedure. Residents of King County who are in 7th through 9th grade are invited to submit their idea for a name, which can include significant county residents alive or dead, as well as, but not limited to, names of groups, social movements, artifacts, symbols, or activities significant to King County residents. A name will be selected by June, when the building is set to open.
Washington State Arts Commission
Grants to Organizations
deadline April 2, 2007
www.arts.wa.gov/default.html?progGTO/gtoAPP.html~accontent
Washington State Arts Commission's (WSAC) Project Support Program provides small arts organizations and community service groups matching grants for specific arts events targeted to a general public audience. The April deadline is for projects that take place between July 1 - December 31, 2007. Also, WSAC's Organizational Support Program, which provides operating funds for arts organizations, has a deadline of April 20, 2007.
SOIL
Call for Show Proposals
deadline April 6, 2007
http://soilart.org/calls/call_show.htm
SOIL, a collective and a nonprofit gallery established, supported, and managed by Seattle artists, is accepting show proposals for the second half of 2007. SOIL exists as an experimental venue for artists and curators to exhibit, develop, and advance innovative art of diverse media and content.
City of Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
2007 Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations
deadline April 9, 2007
http://soilart.org/calls/call_show.htm
Know an individual or organization making a difference in Seattle's communities through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2007 Mayor's Arts Award. Mayor Greg Nickels will present the awards at a ceremony, Friday, Aug. 31 at Seattle Center in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.
National Endowment for the Arts
The Big Read
deadline April 12, 2007
www.neabigread.org
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The purpose of The Big Read is to encourage literary reading. Big Read grants, ranging from $5,000 - $20,000, are available to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Approximately 120 organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected in this cycle, with projects held September-December 2007. Call Arts Midwest at 612 341.0755 or e-mail TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org for more information.
Artist Trust
Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement
deadline April 16, 2007
www.artisttrust.org/grants/THA
Artist Trust is accepting nominations 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. The award recognizes creative excellence, professional accomplishment and dedication to the visual arts. In 2007, nominations will be accepted for artists working in all genres of the visual art discipline. Any U.S. resident may nominate an artist, but artists may not nominate themselves.
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Wing Luke Asian Museum
Freelance Graphic Designers
open until filled
www.wingluke.org
Wing Luke Asian Museum, an Asian Pacific American community-based museum, is looking for a pool of talented graphic designers interested in freelance opportunities to design effective print communications such as newsletters, postcards, posters, brochures, and other public relations and marketing materials. Contract position on a project-to-project basis, creative students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Must be able to work efficiently on tight deadlines and be able to meet in person as needed. Send resume and samples of work to Joann Natalia Aquino or c/o Wing Luke Asian Museum, Joann Natalia Aquino, Public Relations Manager, 407 Seventh Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104.
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas
Development Manager
open until filled
www.cdforum.org
The CD Forum, presenting and producing thought-provoking African-American cultural programs for the greater Seattle area, seeks a full-time Development Manager to cultivate and solicit gifts from individual, corporate and foundation donors. The Development Manager is responsible for conceiving and drafting all fundraising material and correspondence related to individual giving and corporate sponsorships, and will supervise a contract grant writer/consultant. The Development Manager will supervise a part-time Development Coordinator and an intern, and serve as the staff liaison to the Development and Gala Committees. The successful candidate will have approximately 3 years of fundraising experience that includes individual, foundation and corporate gifts. For a complete job description, contact Stephanie Ellis-Smith. No calls please.
Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra
Education and Operations Manager
open until filled
www.bellevuephil.org
A professional orchestra in East King County, the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) was founded in 1967 with a mission to excite, enrich and entertain, through live orchestral music, all generations and communities on the Greater Eastside. BPO seeks an Education and Operations Manager to oversee the Sound Adventures in the Schools program, coordinate operations and manage office and concert needs. Requirements include a college degree (preferred) and minimum 1-2 years of work experience with a strong music background. Send cover letter and resume to Lawrence J. Fried, Executive Director, Bellevue Philharmonic, 1805 136th Place NE, Suite 206, Bellevue WA 98005 or e-mail (as Word attachment) to Lawrence J. Fried. No calls please.
Henry Art Gallery
Temporary Prep Workers
open until filled
www.henryart.org/jobs.htm
The Henry Art Gallery is currently hiring individuals for temporary prep work. Prefer that candidates have experience with art handling, simple construction, painting skills and woodworking (able to handle power tools i.e. chop saws, table saws). Several positions are available; work is temporary, Monday - Friday. Positions begin May 2007 and end June 2007. Pay is $10 - $12 an hour, DOE. Send cover letter and resume to HR Manager, Henry Gallery Association, Box 351410, Seattle, 98195 or jobs@henryart.org.
Americans for the Arts
Internships Available
closes April 16, 2007
www.americansforthearts.org/about_us/internships.asp#interns
Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, seeks summer interns. With a 45-year record of service, AFTA is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate students, graduate students and recent college graduates the opportunity to investigate and participate in the operations of the nation's leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and group collaborations, interns become integral team members. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work, all the while preparing to become the next generation of arts, nonprofit, and cultural leaders. Positions available in Washington, DC and New York.
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Institute for Community Leadership and
Kent Arts Commission
Inti-Illimani 40th Anniversary Tour
March 20-21, 7 p.m.
Kent Meridian High School Performing Art Center, 10020 SE 256th St, Kent
https://www715.ssldomain.com/icleadership/purchase_nonviolence/Inti-illimani_index.cfm
Community concerts featuring the Chilean folkloric group Inti-Illimani accompanied by Kent Meridian High School Choirs. Presented by The Institute for Community Leadership, Kent Arts Commission, Kent School District and King County Community Organizing Project. Tickets prices range from $15-$20.
Taproot Theatre
The Business of Acting
March 23-24, 2007
204 N 85th St, Seattle
www.taproottheatre.org/ActingStudio.htm
New York based stage and screen Casting Director, Kevin Kennison, formerly of ABC/Disney, returns to Seattle for his workshop, "The Business of Acting" a 2-day training intensive, offered by Taproot Theatre. Whether you are new to the business or a seasoned actor, you will benefit from Kevin's first-hand knowledge about auditioning for stage and film, headshots, resumes, agents, managers, unions, markets, goal-setting, and self-producing. To register for this seminar, call Sara Willy at 206 781.9705.
Historic Seattle
Preserving Your Old House/Common Problems
of Older Houses, What's Wrong With That Picture?
Saturday, March 24, 2007, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rejuvenation, 2910 First Ave S, Seattle
www.historicseattle.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=248
Contractor Rick Sever, Historic Seattle council member, a founder and key organizer of the Preserving Your Old House series, talks frankly about the realities of restoration, rehabilitation, and additions to older houses. He focuses on common problems, drawing from years of personal experience working with plumbing, electrical, heating/air conditioning and construction to answer homeowners' questions about restoration, rehabilitation, and additions to older houses. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 Historic Seattle members and $5 students.
Kirkland Arts Center
Spring Quarter Art Classes
March 26 - June 3, 2007
620 Market St, Kirkland
www.kirklandartscenter.org/classes.html
The Kirkland Arts Center offers quarterly classes in the visual arts for students of all ages and levels and is home to a professional contemporary art gallery. Register now for spring classes including instruction in drawing, oil painting, printmaking and ceramics. All classes and workshops are taught by professional artists and arts educators.
Washington State Arts Alliance Foundation
Cultural Congress
April 23-25, 2007
Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat, 7375 Icicle Rd, Leavenworth
www.wsartsalliance.com/congress.htm
The 15th annual Washington Cultural Congress brings together arts colleagues from all disciplines and regions of the state. Sessions will include tracks for arts administrators, artists, educators, advocates and arts leaders. Also, scholarships are available from Washington State Arts Commission for artists and arts administrators/cultural workers with disabilities, information is available from bitsyb@arts.wa.gov with an application deadline of April 6, 2007.
National Next Audiences Summit
April 27-28, 2007
Indianapolis, IN
www.nextaudiences.com
Are you hustling to develop new arts audiences but frustrated by your results, or not sure where to start? You're not alone. Data suggests that the average arts patron in the U.S. is 52 years old...and inching higher. At the Next Audiences Summit, connect with fresh ideas and experts who are inviting and engaging overlooked audiences; redesigning the arts experience around the patron, not just the art; and engaging the next generation in affordable, even profitable, ways. The Next Audiences Summit is the only forum of its kind in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the topic of attracting and developing future audiences with a focus on 20-40 year olds.
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Theatre Puget Sound
Kevin Hadley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Program for Performing Artists
through April 14, 2007
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and selected Mondays, 6 - 10 p.m.
Theatre Puget Sound offices, Center House, 4th Fl, Seattle Center
Co-sponsored by Theatre Puget Sound in association with Actors Equity Association, The Screen Actors' Guild and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Kevin Hadley VITA program is now accepting appointments for the 2007 tax season. The VITA Site is a free service open to all artists on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in obtaining a slot, please contact VITA Site Coordinator, Chris Comte.
Also, as part of its Artists' Professional Toolbox program, the Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs has compiled helpful tax information for artists, including how to track expenses, organize receipts and record deductions.
Public Surplus
Online Auction
www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/cataucs?catid=13
An online auction site available to the public, Public Surplus auctions off surplus equipment from public institutions, including computers, electronics, clothing, music and art supplies (pianos, keyboards, music stands, etc.) and more.
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