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One of our oldest programs celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. In 1978, King County Arts Commission published its first juried catalogue of performing artists available for community performances. The original catalogue was created for much the same reason we continue to produce it today: to support the talented individual artists involved with Latin bands, classical music trios, solo performers, rock and country bands, and more. Thirty years ago, the Arts Commission asked itself "how can we best serve these artists?" The answer was simple: "Let's market them to the people who are looking to book them."
The Roster has proven to be a useful resource to presenters at both non-profit/community agencies and more commercial venues, changing its content and format as the industry and technology have evolved. Originally a simple printed publication with artist contact information and fees, the Roster has evolved into an easy-to-use electronic booking tool, including a CD compilation of artist work samples and an online searchable database.
This Friday, January 25th at 7pm, 4Culture will publicly launch the latest version of the Touring Arts Roster at Youngstown Cultural Center in West Seattle. It is free and open to the public and you're invited! Three featured Roster artists and arts ensembles will be performing: James Whetzel will be playing original music on the sarod, which is a fretless lute; Eduardo Mendoca and Show Brazil will play Brazilian Jazz and Samba; and Orchestra Zarabanda will perform Cuban dance music from lush dazones to funky Cuban salsa. In addition to the performances, free copies of the Touring Arts Roster will be distributed at the Party.
Whether you program large community festivals, are looking to hire musicians for a smaller private event, or just want to know more about this valuable resource, put this event on your calendar for Friday. We hope to see you there.
Jim Kelly
Executive Director
For more information about the event itself, contact Doreen Mitchum.
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My Point of View provides a forum for ongoing culture-related dialogue. Each month, news4culture will feature the words of a guest writer, commenting on an issue related to arts, heritage, preservation and/or public art. It might be an opinion related to a current news story; maybe it's a rant, a rave, or a random thought about culture. Whatever it is, you write it and we'll print it.
What connections has your organization made with our youth who are the appreciators and participants of the future? We know that introducing young people to arts and heritage experiences will enrich and expand their horizons for a lifetime. I challenge each of you to find ways to invite and involve and educate youth in the excitement of "The Arts".
My memories of playing the violin (well, trying!), attending a free Seattle Symphony concert for 5th graders and singing with Miss Sigarud gave me appreciations that stuck! As a teacher I made the arts inclusive in lessons and even tried my hand at producing school plays! As a School Board member for 12 years in Kent I became "The Arts" advocate and now my retired years provide great volunteer opportunities. One of my favorites is Art Docent for a program connected with GRCC where volunteers teach art lessons in elementary classrooms—note the picture of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" at my elementary school in Kent. We open up new worlds to our students!
Most of all let me tell you about the great opportunities members of SoCoCulture in South King County are providing for our youth. The Hi-Liners produce quality musicals and teach great classes for youth. The White River Valley Museum in Auburn has a new Olson Farm where kids experience life from by-gone times. The Northwest Symphony Orchestra involves young musicians in their spring concert and, along with Rainier Symphony and Federal Way Symphony offer free tickets for kids. The Federal Way Symphony sponsors a summer student music academy. Our dance companies introduce youngsters to both an art form and an athletic discipline. Many of our South County cities produce hands-on Arts Days for kids, and sponsor many performances focused on youth enjoyment as well as the Missoula Theatre where kids are on stage. Carco Theatre in Renton has 22 years of summer teen musicals under its belt. The new Auburn Regional Theatre is striving to involve children as part of professional productions with great success. The Federal Way Chorale gives college scholarships especially for musical talent.
These are just a few of the incredible opportunities for educational outreach by Arts and Heritage organizations that are members of South King County's three years old cultural coalition. We have grown to 59 members and are excited to see that "The Arts" are alive and thriving and providing wonderful opportunities for youth and their parents. Check us out at www.sococulture.org. I challenge you to create new ideas (or celebrate your successful efforts!) to introduce young people to your organization that will expand their horizons, build both self-esteem and a sense of community, and bring joy to their lives.
Linda Petersen
January 2007
Linda Petersen is retired and enjoys volunteering as chair of South King County Cultural Coalition, inspiring elementary students as Art Docent, and serving on other boards. She was a teacher, business development specialist, staff for the State Legislature and served 12 years as a member of the Kent School Board.
image: © Linda Petersen
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State Senators Ed Murray, Pam Roach, Rosemary McAuliffe, Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Darlene Fairley, Adam Kline, Claudia Kauffman, Ken Jacobsen, Tracey Eide, and Cheryl Pflug have introduced SB 6638 and Representatives Ross Hunter, Skip Priest, Pat Sullivan, Ruth Kagi, Jim McIntire, Glenn Anderson, Eric Pettigrew, Jamie Pedersen, Roger Goodman, Fred Jarrett, Judy Clibborn, Mark Ericks, Larry Springer, Deborah Eddy, Shay Schual-Berke, Mark Milocia, Dan Roach, Christopher Hurst, Maralyn Chase, Lynn Kessler and Sharon Nelson have introduced HB 3054 proposing continued use of King County's Lodging Tax for culture post-2020. Passage of the proposed bills would continue the 18-year history of the use of this revenue source to support King County's arts and heritage community. Both bills include provisions that would continue Lodging Tax funding between 2013 and 2020, as well. Under current law, Lodging Taxes for cultural programs in King County sunset after 2012. On January 23rd, the 4Culture Board of Directors, acting through its Executive Committee, passed a resolution supporting the adoption of SB 6638 and HB 3054 and authorizing Board members to attend public hearings in Olympia about the bills on January 30th and 31st. The complete bill can be found online at (house bill)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=3054&year=2007 and (senate bill) http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6638&year=2008.
image: © Historic photo courtesy of Washington State Legislature
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deadline Friday, January 25, 2008
www.4culture.org
Just a reminder for you web programmers out there--4Culture is looking for a web programmer to update three of our on-line applications: the nationally recognized Public Art Registry, the Public Art section of 4Culture's website, and the electronic newsletter news4culture sign-up. We are seeking a consultant who can work with minimal supervision off-site with their own resources. The most qualified applicants are those who have experience with on-line applications using ASP and .NET2, as well as XHTML, CSS, and Java Script. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or Communications and at least five years experience working with VBScript and ASP.NET2; development (or equivalent combination of education and experience). The deadline is this Friday, so check out our website and turn in your required applications materials today! More information is available online.
image: © René Mansi
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workshop Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 8:30am to 4pm
registration deadline February 15, 2008
Museum of History and Industry, Seattle
www.4culture.org/heritage
Learn more about planning for community anniversary commemorations, such as the upcoming Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Centennial at 4Culture's Meet Us at the Pay Streak/Capitalizing on Community Anniversaries workshop. In 2009, King County will be observing the 100th anniversary of the AYPE, Washington's first "World's Fair" with opportunities to design and produce significant AYPE-related arts and heritage programs, events, and "legacy" projects, as well as to enhance the Northwest's reputation as a tourist destination.
Workshop sessions will include presentations of successful models for anniversary projects, identifying and developing promising partnerships, and strategies for making the most of regional funding opportunities. Staff will review 4Culture funding programs available for planning and facilitating exhibits, publications, events, curricula, or other special projects commemorating the 2009 AYPE Centennial. Special guests Marie McCaffrey and Alan Stein of HistoryLink will discuss the importance of identifying and exploring AYPE connections within your organization.
More details about the workshop, the AYPE Centennial and registration materials are available online. A registration fee of $25 includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials. Pre-registration is required to ensure sufficient food and materials are available for all. For more information contact Patricia Filer via email or 206 296.8623.
*According to a 1996 Seattle Times article by Sherry Boswell and Lorraine McConaghy, "The Pay Streak was the (AYPE) fair's most popular feature, its carnival-like midway always jammed with thrill seekers wanting a turn on the Ferris wheel, a ride in a rickshaw or a view of exotic dancers from Cairo."
image: © Historic AYPE image courtesy of HistoryLink
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deadline Tuesday, February 19, 2008
http://www.4culture.org/publicart
4Culture is seeking two regional artists to create works for the Educational Environmental Community Center at Brightwater. The two opportunities are intended to reflect the stewardship and education mission of the project. The first, a water feature that utilizes captured rainwater from the center's roof, will be located at the entrance to the facility. Because of the design of the roof pitches, the rain-water feature may also provide a focal point for a large outdoor common area on the center's north side. The second opportunity is a large, functioning chandelier for the center's exhibition space. The chandelier must utilize recycled materials and sustainable energy principles. The budget for the roof watershed feature is $120,000. The budget for chandelier is $65,000. This project is open to artists living in Washington and Oregon.
If you have questions about these opportunities, please contact Cath Brunner at 206-296-8680.
image: © Illustration of EECC courtesy of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. Architectural design by MITHUN.
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www.4culture.org/arts/projects
4Culture is proposing some revisions to the 2008 Arts Special Projects Program. Based on a desire to clarify the goals and criteria for Special Projects as 4Culture adapts to the changing nature of King County's cultural community, changes are scheduled to include eligibility criteria. Read how these changes might affect you or your organization.
image: © Nick Shiflet, Shifterland Project, 2006
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reception February 7, 2008, 6 to 8pm
exhibition February 7-29, 2008
www.4culture.org/publicart
The sprawling grid of delicate handmade paper and felt combined with video in Timea Tihanyi's room-sized installation creates an illusion of landscape. The work explores parallel relationships of space and movement, the physical body and its environment. Inspired by observing and encountering the landscape during her daily runs and hikes, Tihanyi's installation considers how public and private spaces intersect, where the borders are, and how intimate and physical experiences occur. This exhibition grew out of a 2007 NEA funded residency at the Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY.
image: © Timea Tihanyi, The Unexpected Momentum of Small Things..., 2007, Handmade paper, felt, pins, detail. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Jordan Howland will be joining Public Art 4Culture as a Project Manager in February. Howland was selected from a highly competitive national search of 69 applicants. 4Culture staff member Cath Brunner was immediately impressed with Jordan's accomplishments and the skill sets she will bring to the Public Art team. "Jordan believes in the power of art and its effect and place in community. Her passion for the work is evident in what she has already accomplished in this region. She also has an entrepreneurial spirit, which we value here at 4Culture."
A long time Seattle resident, Howland is committed to building strong coalitions between government agencies, arts organizations, community groups, and individual artists. Before accepting the position at 4Culture, Howland served as the Operations Director of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. For the past ten years, she has worked as an independent curator, artist, and arts administrator with organizations including the Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), Henry Art Gallery, Microsoft Art Collection, Capitol Hill Arts Center, Fremont UNconventional Centre, Static Factory Media, and Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange. She is a founding member of Stronghold LLC, which builds "fortresses" for the arts community through the acquisition of property and also serves on One Reel’s Bumbershoot advisory board. Jordan graduated from Evergreen State College with a degree in Art History, Arts Administration and Community Development.
image: © 4Culture
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Saturday, February 2, 2008, reception at 2pm and screening at 2:30pm
SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac
www.highlinegarden.org
Filmmaker Ken Slusher's new documentary, The Seike Garden: An American Story, traces the tale of a classic Japanese garden built in 1961 as a memorial to a son killed in action during WWII. When the piece was threatened by airport expansion, neighborhood activists, local governments and community groups rallied for a 5-year effort that ultimately preserved and relocated the memorial. The Seike Garden is supported in part through a 2006 4Culture Heritage Special Projects award. Admission to the reception and screening premiere are free, a Q&A with the filmmaker follows the screening.
image: © courtesy of Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
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www.4culture.org/heritage
Six new advisory committee members have been appointed by 4Culture's Board of Directors to serve as the Heritage 4Culture Advisory Committee. Brian J. Carter, Education Director, Northwest African American Museum; Ellen L. Ferguson, Director of Community Relations, Burke Museum; Tom Ikeda, Executive Director, Densho; Elizabeth P. Stewart, Director, Renton History Museum; Ellen Terry, Director of Grants and Exhibits, Humanities Washington; and Heather Trescases, Executive Director, Eastside Heritage Center join returning members Leonard Garfield; Executive Director, Museum of History and Industry and Cynthia Upthegrove, Highline Historical Society.
image: © Tahoma High School, Class of 1961. Image courtesy of Maple Valley Historical Society.
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deadline Monday, March 10, 2008
www.4culture.org/preservation/landmark
The goals of this funding program are to encourage the long-term stewardship of historic places, to promote historic preservation work of the highest quality, and to foster an appreciation of heritage sites among visitors and residents alike. Applicants must demonstrate that their project is part of a comprehensive plan to preserve and maintain the landmark property, and that the project team has the skills to successfully complete the work. Eligible applicants are owners or authorized lessees of designated King County Landmarks, designated City Landmarks located in jurisdictions participating in the King County Interlocal Preservation Program (KCIPP), contributing properties located within King County or KCIPP landmark districts. Typical awards range from $3,000 to $10,000.
image: © Qualle Rasmus Log House window project, 2004, photo by Lisa Blanchard
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The Port of Seattle has commissioned the team of Linda Beaumont and Steve Badanes to create an exterior screen as artwork for its new Rental Car Facility (RCF). The screen will separate customers from non-public areas, demonstrate sustainable design practices, and add to the region's outstanding public art collections.
Linda Beaumont is the creator of some of the most memorable public artworks in King County, including The Tempest at Safeco Field; Current, a 14,000 square-foot floor at the new Bellevue City Hall, and Traveling Light at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Steve Badanes holds the Howard S. Wright Endowed Chair in the School of Architecture at the University of Washington and is a founding member of Jersey Devil, one of the earliest design/build architectural practices in the country. No stranger to public art, Badanes is also one of the artists responsible for the Fremont Troll. The selection panel was impressed with the merger of Beaumont's poetic and painterly facility with color and light and Badanes' pioneering use of sustainable, innovative building materials and architectural forms. The RCF departure plaza screen represents the first large-scale art commission for the duo.
A partnership between the Port of Seattle and the privately-owned rental car companies, the RCF will consolidate rental operations, vehicle storage and limited support services into one facility located on International Boulevard. The exterior departure plaza serves as a waiting area for customers returning to the terminal via shuttle bus. The Airport began investing in artwork in 1969, and the art collection creates one of the strongest visual impressions of the Airport as an entry portal into the Pacific Northwest.
image: © Linda Beaumont, Traveling Light, 2004, Vitreous enamels, silver stain, etching on laminated float glass, detail, Seattle Tacoma International Airport Collection, Photo by Spike Mafford
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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.
National Endowment for the Arts
Opera Honors
deadline February 11, 2008
www.arts.gov
For the first time in 25 years the National Endowment for the Arts has created a new award to recognize lifetime achievement and individual excellence, the National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors. This award will honor visionaries and luminaries who, by making extraordinary contributions to opera in the United States, have become cultural treasures of this great nation. This honor represents the highest recognition that our nation bestows in opera. Recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors will be selected on the basis of nominations from the public. Nominees must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. More information and nomination form available online at www.arts.gov/honors/opera
Also available online are application guidelines for 2009 Grants for Arts Projects, including the following categories: Access to Artistic Excellence; Challenge America; and Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth.
American Association of Museums
Museum Assessment Program
deadline February 15, 2008
www.aam-us.org
The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) helps maintain and improve operations through a confidential, consultative process, including guidance in meeting priorities and goals and understanding how your museum compares to standards and best practices. Eligible institutions include aquariums, arboreta, art museums, botanical gardens, children/youth museums, general museums, historic houses/sites, history museums, natural history/anthropology museums, nature centers, planetariums, science/technology museums, specialized museums and zoos. More information about the program and application process is available online at www.aam-us.org/museumresources/map/apply.cfm
Americans for the Arts
2008 Annual Awards
deadline February 15, 2008
www.artsusa.org
Americans for the Arts presents the Annual Awards to honor the achievements of leaders committed to enriching their communities through the arts each year. You can nominate colleagues from all career paths within the arts, awards include: Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award; Arts Education Award; Emerging Leader Award; Michael Newton Award for United Arts Funds Leadership; Public Art Network Award; and Selina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership. More information and nomination form available online at www.artsusa.org/services/annual_awards/nominate.asp.
Association of King County Historical Organizations
AKCHO Awards Program
deadline February 16, 2008
www.akcho.org
AKCHO is accepting nominations for awards acknowledging excellence and commitment to King County's history. A selection of eight awards will be made, including the Long Term Project Award, Single Impact Event Award, Exhibit Award, Youth Award, Heritage Education Award, Willard Jue Memorial Award, Virginia Marie Folkins Award and Charles Payton Award for Heritage Advocacy. Awards relate to projects completed during the 2007 calendar year. More information and nomination forms are available online at www.akcho.org/awards.html.
American Association for State and Local History
2008 Leadership in History Awards Program
deadline March 1, 2008
www.aaslh.org
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) invites nominations for the 2008 Leadership in History Awards. Now in its 63rd year, the prestigious Awards Program provides national recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of local, state, and regional history. AASLH initiated the Awards Program in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout America. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards Program recognizes exemplary work completed by state or federal historical societies, institutions, or agencies; regional, county, or local historical societies, institutions, or agencies; specialized subject societies in related fields such as oral history, genealogy, folklore, archaeology, business history, railroad history, etc.; junior historical societies; privately owned museums or foundations; individuals; and organizations outside the field of traditional historical agencies. Awards are given for general excellence, exhibits, public and educational programming, special projects, publications, multimedia, individual achievement, and preservation or restoration projects. More information is available online at http://www.aaslh.org/aaslh_awards.htm.
CoCA
2008 Call for Curators
deadline March 30, 2008
www.cocaseattle.org
CoCA is accepting proposals from independent curators for art exhibits at its two galleries for the 2008 season. The galleries are located in Ballard and Belltown. Each exhibition will last approximately one month. The emphasis is on group shows but CoCA will consider solo artists as well. The call is open to all media with a strong focus on 2D work. More information and submission details available online at www.cocaseattle.org/submissions.html.
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City of Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
Recreation Specialist/Arts
deadline January 28, 2008
www.burienwa.gov
Part-time, 20 hours/week. Salary $20.26 to $24.62/hour. Please see complete description online.
Washington State Arts Commission
Executive Assistant
deadline January 28, 2008
www.arts.wa.gov
Full-time. Salary range $34,000 to $38,000. Please see complete job description online.
City of Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts Cultural Affairs
Manager-Alaska Yukon Pacific Centennial Project
deadline February 5, 2008
www.seattle.gov/jobs
Full time, limited term position (approx. 18-24 months). Salary $5,032 to $7,548. Please see complete description online online.
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Major Gifts Officer
open until filled
www.wingluke.org
Full-time. Salary doe. Please see complete job description online.
Eastside Arts Coalition Arts Education Fair
Event Assistant
deadline January 25, 2008
www.eastsidearts.org
Contractor stipend position with varying hours. Stipend of $3,000. Please see complete job description online
Kirkland Performance Center
House Manager
open until filled
www.kpcenter.org
Full-time. Salary doe. Please see complete job description online.
Eastside Heritage Center
Education Programs Coordinator
open until filled
www.eastsideheritagecenter.org
Part-time, average of 16 hrs/week with flexible scheduling. Salary starting at $14/hour. Please see complete job description online.
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Artist Trust
How to Build a Strong Grant Application Workshop
January 27, 2008, 3 to 5pm
Pratt Fine Arts Center, Orange Building, 1902 S Main Street, Seattle
www.artisttrust.org
Artist Trust offers grant-writing and artists' resource workshops throughout the state. How to Build a Strong Grant Application offers information about how to successfully apply for grants, with tips on preparing a strong grant application including work sample "do's and don't's," artist resumes and project proposals. Designed for artists working in all disciplines, information about panel and selection processes is also shared. Artist Trust's Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) application (due February 22, 2008) is used as a guide. You'll also learn how to get informed about the array of grant possibilities available to Washington State artists, and much more. Workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. More information is available online.
Historic Seattle
Annual Meeting
January 28, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm
The Moore Theater, 1932 Second Avenue, Seattle
www.historicseattle.org
Join Historic Seattle in acknowledging Executive Director John Chaney, on the eve of his retirement after 15 years with the organization. Also celebrate the Centennial of the Moore Theater, one of the city's fine remaining landmark theaters. A presentation by Laura Drake on theaters and vaudeville will precede tours of the theater. More information and free registration is available online.
Washington Lawyers for the Arts
Film & the Law: A Panel Discussion
January 30, 2008, 6 pm - 9pm
Clear Channel Building, 351 Elliott Ave W, Seattle
www.wa-artlaw.org
Join Washington Lawyers for the Arts at Northwest Screenwriters Guild for an intimate and informative evening with a panel of five savvy people from Seattle's film and media industry. Attorneys Lance Rosen, Theresa Simpson and Steve Edmiston will be joined by Amy Lillard Dee of WashingtonFilmWorks and Suzy Killett, Washington State Film Commissioner. They'll discuss 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. And Amy Dee, Executive Director of WashingtonFilmWorks, will offer an overview of her organization, what it is currently doing, and its plans for the future of film-making in Washington state. Bring your questions. Tickets are $10 artists, $35 attorneys in advance, $15-$40 at the door. To register, visit Brown Paper Tickets or phone 206.328.7053.
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Finding Playland: A Playland from the Past
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com
Seattle Times reporter Stuart Eskenazi writes that "Local filmmaker Greg Brotherton, aided by a $4,200 King County 4Culture heritage grant, is making a 30-minute documentary, "Finding Playland," which sets out to show not only what the park was but also what it meant to people. Combining recent interviews with historic black-and-white footage, he wants the film to amuse those who visited Playland and those who never knew it existed." Read the full article online.
New E-Postcard Requirement from the IRS for Organizations with Gross Receipts of $25,000 or Less
www.irs.gov/eo
Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations will be required to file the e-Postcard. Tax-exempt organizations that normally have annual gross receipts of $25,000 or less (and so do not have to file Form 990 or 990-EZ) must file the e-Postcard. The e-Postcard is due by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of your tax year. So if your organization operates on a calendar year, the e-Postcard is due by May 15 of the following year. According to the IRS, not filing puts you at risk of losing your tax-exempt status. If you think this new filing requirement may apply to your organization, go to www.irs.gov/eo for complete details.
4Culture Heritage Advisor
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Heritage Advisor is produced through a partnership between 4Culture and AKCHO as a technical assistance service to the heritage community of King County. Deadline for inclusion is 10 days before the end of the calendar month. Heritage Advisor is produced monthly, except July and December. Listing or coverage in Heritage Advisor does not imply endorsement by AKCHO or 4Culture. For more information, e-mail heritageadvisor@4culture.org.
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