DUE 9/9! Call for Artists from Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI

Alden B. Dow Museum Holiday Art Fair 2011

Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI seeks artists for an indoor art fair, November 19-20, 2011. Only handmade original work, not the work of mass production studios. No work made with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans or prefabricated pieces allowed. The Fair committee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and/or these guidelines. Jewelers must be the designers and hands-on makers of their work. Purchased, facet cut gems may be used. Assembled, prefabricated jewelry is not allowed. Including a process statement would be helpful. Commercial prints of photographs using non-photographic methods such as 4-color printing or color copy machine are not allowed. $25 jury fee, add $5/add'l category. Deadline: September 9, 2011. Visit website for details, or send a SASE to: Alden B. Dow Museum, 1801 W St Andrews Rd., Midland MI 48640. Questions? Contact Emmy Mills at mills@mcfta.org or 989-631-5930 ext. 1401.

DUE 8/31! Call for artists from 'Festival of the Arts' in Bloomfield Township

‘Festival of Arts’ Sept. 16-18, in Bloomfield, MI

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP-- Nativity Episcopal Church in Bloomfield Township,
Michigan will again host the annual “Festival of Arts” on September 16-18, 2011.

Since its start in 1956, art has been part of the mission statement at Nativity Episcopal
Church. For the “Festival of Arts” all manner of disciplines will be accepted, including
textiles, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass and pottery. Also included will be
acrylics, jewelry, watercolors, fibers, graphics and surface art. The last call for artists has been extended to August 31st .

Deborah Odette, formerly of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will
supervise display and hanging. The juried exhibition items will be for sale and the entire
presentation area will be decorated as an art gallery.

The juror will be Wayne State Professor Urban Jupina who is an accomplished fiber
artist and fine arts historian. Jupina, who is this year’s president of the Michigan
Surface Design Association recently presented in Europe at the International Triennial of
Tapestry in Lodz, Poland.

“We will have a gala opening reception on Friday, September 16, at 7:00 pm. for the
artists and presenters to mingle with the special guests,” said Henryka Olbrot. Olbrot is
president of the Lakeland Society of Artists which supports the show. She is an active art
ambassador in the Oakland, and Wayne County. The exhibition items can be for sale and
the presentation area will be decorated as an art gallery.

Special prizes will be an artist’s proof vase sculpted by local artist Patricia Auerbach and
potter Robert Nixon has done a unique clay presentation dish.

Nativity Episcopal Church began as an outreach of Christ Church Cranbrook. When the
church built its worship space in 1963, it turned to the renowned Cranbrook Academy
of Art for direction. The resulting nave is embraced by warm wood tones and artistic
surface statements. The church’s striking stained glass panels were created by Margaret
Cavanaugh in 1982.

The church is located at 21220 West 14-Mile Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48301.
For more information Diane Wittlinger at 248-642-5577

http://www.nativityartsfestival.org/

DUE 8/26! "Call for Art" from Ruminate Magazine

"Ruminate Magazine Visual Art Prize" call for entries

Ruminate Magazine: Chewing on Life, Faith and Art announces a call to artists for a juried print exhibition in our Winter Issue #22, which releases mid-December and is distributed nationally. $500 cash prize and publication in Issue #22 for first place, plus publication in Issue 22 for runner-up.

The finalist juror is award-winning artist Sandra Bowden. The prize is open to all mediums and artists of all levels; no geographical restrictions. Artists must have professional quality digital images available upon request. $15 entry fee for up to 3 images that represent a larger body of work. Entry fee also includes a complimentary copy of Issue #22. Entry deadline is Friday, August 26th, 2011.

Visit website for complete guidelines.

Questions? Please contact editor@ruminatemagazine.org or call 970.449.2726

Keira Havens
Outreach, Ruminate Magazine

CALL TO ARTISTS: Art in the Park - Fine Art Festival (Aug.27 in Swartz Creek, MI)

Who: Call for Artists

What:The Swartz Creek Kiwanis Club is accepting artist applications for the 2011 Art in the Park - Fine Art Festival. The festival is August 27th, from 9am to 5pm.

This is a JURIED EVENT and promotes all fine art mediums. Interested artists may access information/application via website: www.swartzcreekkiwanis.org/art

Where: Swartz Creek, Michigan

Why: An outdoor event at beautiful Elms Road Park in Swartz Creek, Michigan that promotes the Fine Arts. The 2010 festival had approximately 3000 patrons attending. This is an annual event.

Call for Entry All-media Landscape from Northville Art House

October Call for Entry All-media Landscape

The Northville Art House is proud to present “Outside In,” an all-media Landscape exhibit juried by multi-talented plein air painter, Heiner Hertling. This exhibit will run October 7 – 22, 2011.

Deadline for entry is September 14, 2011.

PDF of entry form:

http://ci.northville.mi.us/Community/ArtsCommission/OutsideInAllMediaLandscapeCallForEntries2011.pdf

The Northville Art House

215 W. Cady St

Northville, MI 48167

www.northvillearts.org

248 344 0497

ArtServe professional development for artists in the Upper Peninsula coming to Marquette on 8/8!

ArtServe Michigan offers Professional Development opportunity for Upper Peninsula artists on August 8, 2011

WHAT: "Planning for Success" ArtServe Michigan Creative Many Seminar

WHERE: Lake Superior Theatre, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855

WHEN: Monday, August 8, 2011, 4:00 - 7:30pm

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Defining a personal vision of success and tools for creating a realistic career plan. Led by ArtServe Michigan's Director of Creative Industries, Cezanne Charles, with the active participation of local artists, who will have an opportunity to talk about their work.

CONTACT:

Dorrie Milan

Creative Industries Associate
ArtServe Michigan
1 Clover Court
Wixom, MI 48393
Phone (248) 912-0760 ext. 5#
Fax (248) 912-0768
www.artservemichigan.org

Federal Action Alert and MCACA Grant Update from ArtServe Michigan

ArtServe Michigan

Federal Action Alert and MCACA Update

Federal Action Alert: Rep. Tim Walberg (MI – 7) Amendment

A few weeks ago we reported that the House of Representatives appropriations subcommittee began the funding cycle for Fiscal Year 2012 by approving legislation to fund the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) at $135.2 million, which is a reduction of $20 million from the current year.

Yesterday, as the U.S. House of Representatives began consideration of this legislation, Rep. Tim Walberg (MI – 7) offered an amendment to cut $10 million from the NEA, which has been cut by 13 percent in the legislation already! This would result in a $30 million cut to the NEA, the deepest single year cut in 16 years.

We need your help! Please click here to send a pre-drafted message to your member of Congress urging them to oppose the Walberg amendment.

Michigan receives over $4.5 million each year in grant funding from the NEA. This year, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs received a partnership grant from the NEA totaling $820,000 – which accounts for nearly a third of the council’s budget. The remainder of grant dollars is spread throughout the state to organizations and individual artists. As you know, this money helps retain and create tens of thousands of jobs and returns the NEA’s investment by pumping hundreds of millions of dollars back into local economies each year.

We aren’t alone! Last week the White House issued a veto threat of the budget bill. In the statement, the White House states that, among other things, cuts to the NEA “…would cut support for arts organizations across the country during a time when private and State arts funding is also highly constrained.”

Further, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), chair of the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee and floor manager for the bill, has pledged to oppose any amendments to cut NEA funds below the level in the bill. Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Todd Platts (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Arts Caucus, and Jim Moran (D-VA), ranking minority member on the appropriations subcommittee, are also active in organizing opposition to further reductions in arts spending.

Our allies in the White House and Congress need your help! Please take a moment to click here to send a pre-drafted message to your member of Congress urging them to oppose the Walberg amendment. Additionally, if you reside in Congressman Tim Walberg’s district please also consider calling his office at 202-225-6276 to urge him to withdraw his amendment.

MCACA Grant Process Update

Last Friday the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs met at The Henry Ford to discuss the Fiscal Year 2012 grant process, discretionary requests and their strategic plan.

This year’s grants will be a 9-month project, running from January through September of 2012. Grant guidelines will be available the second week of August, with October 3rd being the deadline for POP’s and mini-grant applications.

As you may know, the Council is now requiring POP’s applicants to have two of their most recent year-end financial statements entered into the Michigan Cultural Data Project (CDP) to help demonstrate their economic impact. However, while requiring CDP, the Council voted to approve a plan to reduce application paperwork by instead using portions of the CDP. This year, applicants will not have to complete a budget and economic impact form because that information will be provided through data collected in the CDP.

Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. If you have any questions regarding MCACA grants please feel free to contact Carolyn Damstra at 517-241-4011 or damstrac@michigan.org.

As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email or call Mike Latvis directly at mike@artservemichigan.org or 248-379-5897.

Want to be the first to know about breaking news pertaining to arts, culture and arts education? Follow @artservemi and @mikelatvis on Twitter and ArtServe Michigan on Facebook.

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ArtServe Michigan Honors Filmmaker Michael Moore with 2011 Arts Legacy Award

ArtServe Michigan Honors Filmmaker Michael Moore

with 2011 Arts Legacy Award

WIXOM, Mich. – ArtServe Michigan, Michigan’s only statewide nonprofit arts-advocacy organization, has selected Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore as the recipient of the organization’s 2011 Arts Legacy Award. Moore will be presented with the honor as part of a special awards event during the Traverse City Film Festival at the State Theatre on Saturday, July 30, 2011.

Founder and President of the State Theatre and Traverse City Film Festival, Moore is being recognized for his contributions as a filmmaker, author and advocate for arts and culture and his leadership in art house theater restoration initiatives in Michigan.

“Michael Moore’s dedication to Michigan arts is unmistakable,” said Jennifer Goulet, president of ArtServe Michigan. “Michael’s depth as a writer and filmmaker, passion for the Michigan film industry and dedication to restoration of Michigan’s art house theaters are just a few of the many reasons we selected him to receive this year’s Arts Legacy Award.”

Moore’s nonprofit Traverse City Film Festival and its art house, the State Theatre, have brought millions of dollars to the Traverse City area since 2005. His statewide State Theatre Project is assisting other Michigan communities in renovating, reopening and reviving their own art house theaters, funded by State of Michigan tax incentive rebate funds from the Michigan production of "Capitalism: A Love Story."

In July 2010, Moore was elected to the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was appointed by Governor Granholm in 2008 to the Michigan Film Advisory Committee.

ArtServe Michigan’s Arts Legacy Awards were introduced in 2009 for special presentation to individuals or organizations significantly contributing to the support and empowerment of arts, culture and arts education in Michigan.

In November 2009, these awards were first presented to Michigan’s auto industry leaders – Chrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors – for their significant and lasting contributions to strengthen and sustain arts and cultural initiatives in Michigan. ArtServe’s 2010 award was presented to Rick DeVos for his vision and commitment to the ArtPrize initiative in Grand Rapids.

The award sculpture was created through a partnership of The Henry Ford whose glass artisans crafted its glass spheres and former Michigan artist Garry Venable who crafted its wood base. The award design was originally commissioned by the Masco Corporation Foundation and created by Grand Rapids artist Nathan Goddard for ArtServe’s 2007 Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture.

Michael Moore is the Oscar-winning filmmaker of "Bowling for Columbine," "Roger & Me," "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Sicko," and "Capitalism: A Love Story." He won the Emmy Award for his NBC show, "TV Nation." He won the British Book of the Year award for his political humor book, "Stupid White Men" (which spent more than a year on the New York Times best seller list) and has written five other New York Times best selling books. Four of the eight top grossing documentaries of all time are Michael Moore films.

Tickets for the Traverse City Film Festival awards at the State Theatre start at $25. For more information visit traversecityfilmfest.org or call 231-922-8901.

About ArtServe Michigan

ArtServe Michigan is a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to cultivating the creative potential of Michigan’s arts and cultural sector to enhance the public health and well-being of Michigan, its people and communities. ArtServe advocates for arts, culture and arts education in Michigan; provides leadership and professional development for arts and cultural organizations and artists; and connects arts and cultural leaders and supporters through strategic communications. Contact ArtServe Michigan at 248-912-0760 or visit ArtServeMichigan.org.

BREAKING: Rep Tim Walberg (MI-7) proposes further cut to NEA!

BREAKING: Rep Tim Walberg (MI-7) introduced an amendment to the House Interior Budget Bill to cut an additional $10.6 million from the National Endowment for the Arts. This would result in a $30.6 million cut to the NEA.What You Can Do:

1.) Call Rep. Walberg (202-225-6276) and urge him to withdraw his amendment.
2.) Call your Rep and urge them to oppose the Walberg amendment to cut the NEA. http://1.usa.gov/qePGL0

JOB: Living Arts (Detroit) hiring Arts-Infused Education specialist

LIVING ARTS is hiring an ARTS-INFUSED EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Qualifications: college degree or commensurate experience; understands arts-infused education and able to facilitate arts-infused residencies at partner schools; good people skills, able to effectively manage projects and personnel; excellent communicator; professional, with good boundaries, yet adaptable to unexpected changes and challenges

Job Description:

1) Organize artist trainings, teacher trainings, and artist/teacher curriculum development meetings, as well as scheduling arts-infused student sessions.

2) Organize special events like field trips and end-of-year sharing events.

3) Check in with participating classroom teachers regularly.

4) Stay on top of school schedules and troubleshoot scheduling issues

4) Keep principals and in-school coordinators and Living Arts Director of Programs informed about project happenings

5) Check in with teaching artists regularly, observing each teaching artist at least once.

6) Make sure artists submit annual clearances, lesson plans, pre/post assessments, and invoices by established deadlines.

7) Manage evaluation process and collect data.

8) Advocate for El Arte program/Living Arts’ work. Clearly communicate goals and outcomes of the project: academic achievement, artistic learning.

Please e-mail a resume with references by August 3, 2011 to Cara Graninger, Living Arts' Co-Executive Director/Programs at cara@livingartsdetroit.org. In your e-mail, please summarize any additional relevant information.

Start date:

August 29, 2011

Application deadline:

August 3, 2011

Salary range:

$20,000 - $25,000

Salary details:

40 weeks full-time/8 weeks half-time in the summer/4 weeks off

Job focus:

Arts Education Management

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Cara Graninger

Co-Executive Director/Program and Partnerships

Living Arts
8701 W. Vernor Hwy, Suite 202
Detroit, Mi 48209
tel: 313.841.4765

fax:313.557.0154

www.livingartsdetroit.org

DUE 9/1: Call to Artists – City of Ann Arbor Call for Public Art (RFQ/RFP)

Call to Artists – Ann Arbor public art

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission is seeking submissions from qualified artists to be considered to create artwork for permanent display. The public artwork will be installed in the main lobby of the new Ann Arbor Justice Center, 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building houses the 15^th Judicial District Court and the Ann Arbor Police Services. This artwork should be a ceiling mounted or suspended piece that will make an impression looking in from both sides of the corner site, both day and night, with either incorporated or reflected lighting. The artwork should complement the building and surrounding site environment, and speak to the public purposes of the building. When the public approaches the Huron Street entrance to the AAJC, they will walk through a rain garden and past a piece designed by Herbert Dreiseitl, a large water feature sculpture. Budget is $150,000 maximum. A Statement of Qualification is due September 1^st, 2011. The Request for Qualifications/Proposals can be downloaded at the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission webpage - CLICK HERE

Thank you,

Aaron Seagraves
City of Ann Arbor Public Art Administrator
301 East Huron Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Phone: (734) 794-6310 x 43730

aseagraves@a2gov.org

Ann Arbor Public Arts Commission on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/m3BryY

JOB: Ludington Area Arts Council seeks Executive Director (BEAUTIFUL WEST MICHIGAN!!!)

Ludington Area Arts Council

Job Posting

The Ludington Area Arts Council, which owns and operates the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, seeks a full-time executive director.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors to carry out the vision, mission,

and strategic plan of the Ludington Area Arts Council.

Requirements: Demonstrate excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills. Organized and detail oriented. Demonstrate excellent public relation skills and have the ability to develop positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. Possess strong computer skills. Demonstrate ability to work successfully with volunteers and have fund raising and marketing experience. Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work in partnership with the board to refine policies and procedures for the Center’s operations and programming.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, events, and activities that support the mission of the Ludington Area Arts Council.
• Work in partnership with the board to develop the annual budget, and make financial decisions consistent within the board approved budget.
• Support the board in developing and implementing fundraising plans. This includes, but is not limited to assisting, the cultivation and solicitation of donors; writing grants and funding proposals.
• Develops budget proposals and monitors all financial affairs of the organization in collaborates with the treasurer, bookkeeper, and auditor.
• Manage the Center’s operations, including marketing and events, personnel and volunteers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with members, partner organizations, policymakers, media, and other community members.
• Represent the organization in the community through guest speaker or media opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements to maintain our non-profit status.
• Prepare and publish newsletters, advertising, web site content, video presentations and any other publications needed to promote the organization.

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in West Michigan. The Center is located at 107 S. Harrison in the historic former home of the United Methodist Church in downtown Ludington. If interested in being considered, please submit a cover letter and resume to resume@ludingtonartscenter.org.

ARTS EDUCATORS: 2011 Michigan Arts Education Survey!!!

Arts Educators... A Message from Michigan Youth Arts

Michigan Youth Arts, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA), and ArtServe Michigan, is conducting the 2011 Michigan Arts Education Survey. This survey builds on past studies. It will be the first time Michigan research includes information about the status ofarts education at the school building level and examines the depth and breadth of student learning in the visual and performing arts - dance, drama/theatre, music, media arts and visual art.

Please take the opportunity to tell them about your school. This will help in preparing accurate data for our Michigan arts advocacy efforts.

The first 1,000 schools to complete the survey will receive a $25 iTunes or Amazon gift card!

Please visit Michigan Youth Arts for more information.

6/8 & 6/9: Contemporary Dancer Auditions (Ann Arbor & Detroit)

Contemporary Dancer Auditions

TIME/DATE: Wednesday June 8, 2011 5pm & Thursday June 9, 2011 8:30pm

LOCATION(S): Ann Arbor and Detroit

CONTACT: Marcus White dansir2009@gmail.com

MORE INFO:

Hello Folks,

I have recently been selected to showcase my work at Motor City Movement showcase July 23rd and am in need of dancers.

There are two audition dates:


June 8th (Wed)
5:00-7:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University Dance Department
Studio A

June 9th (Thurs)
7-8:30
Ann Arbor, MI
Arts in Motion Dance Studio

Please bring a headshot and resume (if possible) to the audition. You will learn several dance phrases at the audition and some partnering work may be involved. There is no need to prepare a solo prior to the audition.

Those selected for the piece will be paid for performance.

Rehearsals would begin the week following the audition and would be once a week. Location: TBD

If you have ANY questions or feel like you can't make either audition please do not hesitate to email me at dansir2009@gmail.com. I can't wait to see all your beautiful dancing.

Please make sure you pass around to your dance friends!

Marcus

For more information:

Motor City Movement: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117792774972931

Marcus White: http://www.wix.com/dansir2009/the-official-mrw#!gallery

STATE ARTS BUDGET UPDATE from ArtServe Michigan

Breaking News from ARTSERVE MICHIGAN

Conference Committee sets Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) FY 2012 budget at $2.567 million (level funding from FY2011).

However, when you take out administrative costs ($100,000) and cuts from the Federal Gov't you'll see $2,137,245 available for grants

CANCELED: Call for Art "The Anatomy of Peace" Art Exhibit at Madonna University

THIS CALL FOR ARTISTS HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE COORDINATOR FOR THE EVENT (NANCY PATON, CONTACT INFO BELOW):

Call for Artists:

"The Anatomy of Peace" Art Exhibit

Madonna University Exhibit Gallery, Livonia, MI October 1 - November 11, 2011 Opening reception October 9, 2 - 4:30pm Visual artists who have an interest in promoting peace in the world are encouraged to submit work for our upcoming exhibit. Artists will have the opportunity to express what peace means to them. The concept of peace can be explored both personally and collectively through individual works of art.

Artists may submit up to 2 entries. The entry fee is $20. All media will be considered for submission. There may be size restrictions on some 2D work. If you have any questions or would like an entry form, please feel free to contact me though the contact sources below. All work that is not hand delivered will need to be shipped to the University by the drop off date. Drop off dates will be posted shortly. The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2011. Updated information will be periodically added to the following blog, Please check for updates. www.nancypaton.wordpress.com/call-for-artists-the-anatomy-of-peace-art-exhibition-madonna-university Best regards, Nancy Paton Creative Director / Curator Other Dimensions Art Productions nancypaton@yahoo.com 734-223-3694

DUE 5/31: CALL FOR CERAMIC ART - Anton Art Center

Anton Art Center Michigan Ceramics Exhibition Call for Entries
(Michigan residents 18 & older)
NO ENTRY FEE
Juror Benjamin Teague
Submission deadline May 31, 2011
Link to entry form: http://www.theartcenter.org/images/stories/pdf/CallsForEntry/miceramicscfe.pdf

JOB: SVSU Art Dept Adjunct Faculty Opening

JOB: Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Art Dept Adjunct Faculty Opening

https://jobopportunities.svsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1305838671881

Please share w/ your network!

DUE 6/1: Maker Faire Detroit seeks TEACHERS/STUDENTS participants

Dear Maker Faire Detroit Makers and Educators,

Planning for the 2nd Annual Maker Faire Detroit has begun and we are excited to bring Maker Faire back to Detroit in 2011 with the support of our partners from Make Magazine.

Our "Call for Makers” is now open for Maker Faire Detroit!

The application process is easy, and if you or your students are interested in participating as a maker, we encourage you to apply today. The call to makers is open through June 1st, 2011. More information and the application can be found at: http://makerfaire.com/detroit/2011/callformakers/

We look forward to receiving your application and encourage you to spread the word to other Makers and educators in your community. In the spirit of "Creative Energy" (our theme for Maker Faire Detroit 2011), we are looking for Makers, especially those with projects in:

• Green Tech (Electric Vehicles, Alt. Energy)
• "Made In Michigan" Makers
• Student Projects and Class Exhibits
• Music Makers
• DIY Health and Science
• Activity Areas - Hands-on Make & Takes
• Sustainable Lifestyle Makers
• Rockets and Robots
• Unusual Tools, Machines, Techniques
• Whimsical Technical Creations
• Repair and/or Take Apart Area
• Craft Activities
• And more……

Thanks in advance for your help in spreading the word!

And, be sure to visit Maker Faire Detroit on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MakerFaireDetroit] and become a fan!

Thank you for your support and looking forward to seeing you at Maker Faire Detroit!

Cheers –

Erin Milbeck Wilcox

Education Specialist

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Dearborn, MI, 48124

(313) 982-6100 x2508

erinmi@thehenryford.org

DUE 5/31: CALL FOR ART from CITY OF ANN ARBOR

5/31 EXTENDED DEADLINE - CALL FOR ART!

The City of Ann Arbor seeks an artist, or artist collaborators to create artwork(s) for permanent inclusion in the southwest corner of the main lobby area of the Ann Arbor Justice Center (AAJC). Download the details at the link below!

http://www.a2gov.org/government/publicservices/Documents/Justice%20Center%20RFQ-SOQ-797.pdf

Due 6/6: Native Artists Woodland Art Show and Market

The Woodland Indian Art Show & Market invites Native American artists inspired by the Woodland Indian style to participate in the 2011 Woodland Indian Art Show and Market. Artists must apply as an Arts Vendor, and then can enter a piece in the Juried Art Competition.

The deadline to apply as an Arts Vendor and enter the juried art show is June 6, 2011. You will receive a letter of acceptance based on the decision of this year’s Chief Judge.

Booth space for 20 artists vendors will be approximately 10 X 10 feet, with one table and one chair supplied. You may bring additional tables, canopies and chairs or apply for an additional 10 X 10 space on the application form.

The cost for the Woodland Indian Art Market is $150.00 for the three day event plus a fee for

additional space.

For more info and application, Loretta Webster, WIASM Planning Committee

info@bearpawartgallery.com, 920-713-8030

Visit the Woodland Indian Art Show & Market website:

http://www.woodlandindianart.com/assets/pages/apply_wiasm2011.pdf

Sincerely,

Sherrole Benton

Media Arts Coordinator

Oneida Nation Arts Program

P.O. Box 365

Oneida, WI., 54155

Ph: (920) 490-3832

Toll-free 1-888-490-2457 ext. 3832

Fax: (920) 490-3839

www.oneidanationarts.org

5/13 Webinar: Using Fed Data to Measure Value of Performing Arts

Time and Money: Using Federal Data to Measure the Value of Performing Arts Activities

Join us for a Webinar on May 13

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/270420262

NEA Director of Research & Analysis Sunil Iyengar and Research Analyst Bonnie Nichols will present the new NEA research Time and Money: Using Federal Data to Measure the Value of Performing Arts Activities. Time and Money looks at the value of the arts in three ways: time spent on arts activities; organizational revenue and expenses; and direct consumer spending. A particular focus on performing arts data provides consistency across these three measurements. The 20-minute presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

Go to our website for more information on the study and to download the PDF.

Title: Time and Money: Using Federal Data to Measure the Value of Performing Arts Activities

Date: Friday, May 13, 2011

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

DUE 4/25! Detroit Arts Education Funding Opportunity

DUE 4/25: DETROIT ARTS EDUCTION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY!

The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Next Generation seeks proposals for projects designed for Detroit children (grades K – 12) to nurture intellectual and creative development through the arts. Please note, proposals must benefit City of Detroit children only, but the organization submitting the proposal may be from any part of the region.

The initiative will provide one year of support, a grant of $12,000 - $15,000, for a single project aimed at Detroit youth intended to:

• Provide opportunities for children to achieve personal and cultural growth through positive experiences in the arts.
• Educate children about the arts and the business of the arts to advance their academic and social growth while fostering skill development, self discovery and self expression.
  

The deadline for proposals is April 25, 2011. Click on the following links for details:

• Request for Proposals
• Application Form

ArtServe Michigan is distributing this announcement to our extensive network, to help the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation to spread the word of this opportunity as broadly as possible. If you have questions, please contact info@mmfisher.org or call 248-415-1444.

DUE 5/31: CALL FOR ENTRIES - GIFTS OF ART at the University of Michigan Health System

Dear Artists & Arts Organizations,

GIFTS OF ART at the University of Michigan Health System is currently accepting proposals for our September 2011 through August 2012 exhibit year. One of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs nationwide, Gifts of Art brings the world of art & music to the University of Michigan Health System.

Our nine galleries display 50 exhibits a year. They include 2-D and 3-D spaces that are viewed by approximately 10,000 people a day. This makes our galleries some of the most widely visited indoor, non-museum exhibit spaces in the state.

Entry Requirements

Selections will be made from online submissions or submissions by mail. Individual artists must provide a minimum of 12 professional quality images. Group shows should provide a minimum of 24 images. Submitted images must reflect the proposed exhibit. In selecting artwork, Gifts of Art's primary mission is to create a more comfortable and calming atmosphere within the often stressful environment of a hospital and to provide a positive distraction for our patients, visitors and staff.

Online Submissions
Artists can complete the Exhibit Proposal Form online at www.med.umich.edu/goa and directly upload your files.

Submissions by Mail
Digital images of your work can be submitted on a CD-R as JPG files. JPGs must be 300 dpi and sized to approximately 3 x 5 inches. Emailed JPG images or in-person submissions will NOT be considered.

Submissions must be received or uploaded by May 31, 2011.
Final notifications will be sent by August 1, 2011.

Questions?
Call Gifts of Art at 734-936-ARTS (2787) or email GOA@med.umich.edu.
To download additional copies of this brochure or to submit online please visit our website at www.med.umich.edu/goa.

Please feel free to share this information with other artists.

Thank you,

Kathi Talley

Visual Arts Coordinator, Gifts of Art

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ArtServe: Gov. Snyder Recommends $2.58 million for State Arts Council (MCACA)

ARTSERVE MICHIGAN

Governor Snyder Recommends $2.58 million for MCACA

MCACA Budget

This morning Governor Rick Snyder released his Executive Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year’s 2012 and 2013. The Governor’s budget represents $1.5 billion in cuts and numerous other reforms.

In his detailed proposal, Governor Snyder recommends $2,580,300 for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for each of the two fiscal years. In addition to this, the Governor’s budget allows for the council to keep returned or unused grant dollars instead of turning those funds over to the General Fund as in years previous – a first.

The one issue not directly addressed in the budget is the administrative line for the two-person staff of the MCACA. ArtServe will work with the Governor, Legislature and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to ensure that administrative expenses are addressed in the final budget.

I think it goes without saying that we are happy to, once again, be considered a priority under the executive office. We look forward to working with Governor Snyder, the Legislature and the MEDC to continue to improve upon the state’s support for arts, culture and arts education.

While Governor Snyder’s support means a great deal to ArtServe and arts advocates, the budget process is just beginning. We will be in touch with you in the coming weeks to ask you to make your voices heard when the MCACA’s budget goes before the House and Senate General Government Appropriations Subcommittees.

NEA UPDATE

This morning the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Tim Walberg’s amendment to reduce Fiscal Year 2011 funding for the NEA by a total of $45 to $46 million.

Thank you very much to those advocates who contacted their members of Congress and Congressman Walberg directly. Know that this is not over. While we are not sure as to how the final bill will pan out we do know that it still has to go through the Senate and be signed by the President – who previously stated his desire to veto a spending package that drastically cuts so many important programs mid-stream.

STAY TUNED!

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post them below or contact ArtServe Michigan's Director of Public Policy, Mike Latvis, directly at 248-379-5897 or mike@artservemichigan.org

NOTE: This message was distributed earlier today via ArtServe Michigan's PUBLIC POLICY E-ALERTS. To receive e-alerts like this one directly to your email box as they develop in Lansing and Washington, please sign up here.

Cultural Alliance of Southeastern MI: HELP STOP DRASTIC NEA CUTS

The following message was sent out today by CASM (the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern MI) to their email distribution list:

WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY TO HELP STOP DRASTIC NEA CUTS

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS reports that overnight Sunday the House Appropriations Committee made even deeper cuts to the NEA and dozens of other programs and agencies. The proposed cut to the NEA is now set at $22.5 million (yesterday it was $12 million) which would represent the largest cut to that agency in 16 years.

A key paragraph in yesterday's Washington Post story covering these budget cuts explains what is happening: The Republican Study Committee, "Its ranks swollen with enthusiastic freshman who have never taken calls from constituents angry about loss of a favored program...threatened to oppose the package on the House floor next week unless deeper cuts were adopted."

It is quite possible these members of the Republican Study Committee will offer amendments to fully eliminate the NEA during floor consideration. We need you to send a message to your Members calling on them to reject these cuts to the NEA because they will negatively affect the district back home.

By taking two minutes today to send a customizable message through the Americas for the Arts E-Advocacy Center, we will automatically send letters on your behalf to both your Senators and your House Representative. This will ensure that your voice will be heard by Members of Congress (especially freshmen members), who are now assessing their constituents' viewpoints on these budget cuts.

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Learn more about CASM here http://www.culturalalliancesemi.org/cms/

ArtServe: NEA cut imminent! Fed Action Needed

ArtServe Michigan FEDERAL ACTION ALERT: Vote to Cut NEA Imminent! Attempt at Elimination Possible? House set to cut $22.5 million to NEA – Possible Elimination Amendment Looming? The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has proposed a mid-year budget cut to dozens of valuable federal programs, including support for the arts. On Thursday it was announced that they were to cut the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) budget mid-stream from $167.5 million to $155 million. Twenty-four hours later we learned that members of the Republican Study Committee plan to offer amendments that will cut funding to the NEA by $22.5 million, taking funding from $167.5 to $145 million – the lowest level of funding in 16 years. Unfortunately it might not stop there, with the same members quite possibly attempting to introduce an amendment to ELIMINATE the NEA. There are three members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation that belong to the Republican Study Committee. Dave Camp (MI – 4) Bill Huizenga (MI – 2) Tim Walberg (MI – 7) We must make it known, especially to the members above, that supporting cuts that create and support jobs at home is unacceptable. Here’s what you can do to help: 1. If you haven’t already, please take two minutes now to send customizable messages to your Members of Congress via the E-Advocacy Center. Consider adding the following to the end of the pre-loaded message: For Fiscal Year 2011 the funding provided by the NEA, and matched by the state, represented an appropriation of just over $2.5 million ($1.5 million in state GF dollars and $1 million in federal NEA funds) to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). Support from the NEA will allow the MCACA to make 220 grants that will create 1,616 jobs while retaining another 6,585 jobs. Further, those organizations will hire an additional 42,512 contract workers based in Michigan. The slashing of programs and agencies that create and sustain millions of jobs and provide billions of dollars to the economy is irresponsible. While government does have a responsibility to drastically reduce the federal deficit, we must not let shortsightedness get in the way of common sense. I look forward to your response and urge your support of maintaining funding for the National Endowment for the Arts at $167.5 million for Fiscal Year 2011. 2. Stay Tuned! This Thursday, Governor Snyder will release his Executive Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2012. With action at the federal and state level imminent, we will be in touch to keep you informed and if necessary ask you to make your voice heard. 3. Follow ArtServe on Facebook and Twitter to get up-to-the-minute news and updates at the federal, state and local levels. 4. Make a $5 donation to help support ArtServe’s advocacy and policy work at the federal, state and local levels. As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email or call Mike Latvis at 248-379-5897.