CAC ARTS NEWS No. 163
11/16/04
COLORADO ARTS CONSORTIUM
http://www.coloradoartsconsortium.org
Editor's Note
A
subject I intend to pursue next year is art education. Many of you know that
the school districts in the U.S. have had some real financial problems brought
on by the Bush administration's "No Child Left Behind" good
intentions program, the economy going down and standards requirements that do
little to support art and music in the schools. I am NOT an expert on the
subject by any means, but I can sense the trend of it at least here in
Colorado.
Another
trend that worries school districts mightily, is the loss in student
enrollment. I was recently told that two thirds of the school districts in
Colorado face loss of students to home schooling and charter schools. Whether
that statistic is true or not and whatever the merits of those two schooling
programs are, it remains that it is a drain on many school district
finances which translates into tight budgets that impact arts education.
Here
is a novel solution suggested by a school district board and school
superintendent. Have the local arts community come to the school district
to dialog on how to keep the high level of art and music programs, but also to
enhance the programs in some manner to the level that families in and out of
the area would come to the K-12 schools because of the arts programs it offers.
What a concept. If it caught on in all school districts in Colorado, it may
raise the reputation of public schools in Colorado so that people would
immigrate here from other states. And of course that's another problem!
I
would like to hear from you on this subject. Are we dreaming? What is the
reality?
Your
e-mail on the subject will be held confidential as to source unless you give permission
to be quoted. However, if I see some great information, I hope to at least
bring up the subject again.
Paul
Saunders
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(The
article below is a repeat from CAC Arts News No. 161 of 11/02/04 but worth
repeating in light of my editorial comment. pbs)
@rts-E
Update
from the Colorado Alliance for Arts Education
Colorado
School Tops Nation in Arts Education
The
Colorado Alliance for Arts Education is pleased to announce that the Aspen
Community School, in Woody Creek, CO, has received the Kennedy Center's
Creative Ticket National School of Distinction Award for the 2003-2004 school
year. This award is given each year to only five schools in the United States.
Winning schools demonstrate excellence in making the arts an integral part of
their studentsÕ education.
Over the past six years, five schools in
Colorado have received this prestigious award from the Kennedy Center. Only
California has had an equal number of recognitions.
Way
to go, Aspen Community School!! We congratulate you on this outstanding
achievement.
Nomination
packets for the 2004-05 Schools of Excellence Award will be sent to all
Colorado schools in January. Visit www.artsedcolorado.org
for more information on this amazing program.
Impact
of the Arts
Have
you heard the stats about the HUGE economic impact that the arts have on the
entire state of Colorado? HereÕs a sample:
* "Metro
Denver cultural institutions pumped nearly $500 million in 'new' money into the
local economy last year." Denver Post, 10/7/04
* The arts industry in Chaffee County has nearly a million dollars in direct economic
impact on the Western Slope. Arts for Colorado Impact Study, 2003
* Metro Denver
cultural and science facilities employ over 9,000 people and have payrolls of
$86 million dollars. Denver Post, 10/7/04
* More than 2.8
million visitors from outside the Metro area came to arts and cultural events
in the area last year. Denver Post, 10/7/04
Do
you know how your legislators vote when it comes to the Arts??
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Hi,
I
work at All Art Schools (http://www.allartschools.com/). I wonder if you'd
consider
linking to us in the "Links" section of your site
www.coloradoartsconsortium.org/.
Students can use our free comprehensive
database of U.S. art schools to
search
for everything from associate's to doctoral degrees in over 50
business-related
concentrations, including painting, theatre, music and art
history
Regards,
Rhonda Hanson
rhonda@allstardirectories.com
Associate Editor
All Star Directories, Inc.
123 NW 36th St, Suite 220
Seattle,
WA 98107
(We
hope to have that link in very soon. pbs)
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MA
in Community Arts
The
MA in Community Arts, administered by Maryland Institute College of Art's nationally
recognized Center for Art Education, provides a unique credential for visual
artists who wish to pursue a career in art-based youth and community
development. Graduates emerge with insights, skills, and experience that enable
them to be effective community arts professionals.
The 36-credit master's program, spanning
two summers and one academic year, is grounded in the principles of social
justice. Students investigate the relationship of the citizen artist and art to
community building through dialogue with community members, leaders in
government and nonprofit organizations, and professional community artists.
Real-world experiences are supported by classroom study of community arts
theory and practice. These investigations
prepare students to develop proposals
for and implement their own community arts projects. Throughout the
program, students continue to create their own community-based artwork.
During the academic year, students are
placed as resident artists with community organizations, where they work with
community leaders to:
* Conceive, implement, and
manage projects and programs that engage
children,
youth, and adults in meaningful art experiences.
* Design and implement
projects and events that support community
initiatives.
* Document and assess
the effectiveness of their projects in meeting
community
interests.
* Gain hands-on
experience in fundraising, curriculum planning, and
arts
management.
Students complete 9 credits in the first
summer, 9 credits each semester during the academic year, and 9 credits in the
final summer.
Program: MA in
Community Arts
School: Maryland Institute College of
Art
Place: Baltimore,
Maryland
Startup Date: June
2005
Admission Inquiries:
Office
of Graduate Admissions
410-225-2256
Other Inquiries:
Ken
Krafchek, Director
410-225-2587
http://www.mica.edu/PROGRAMS/ma/community_arts
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ARTS
FOR COLORADO
What: Denver Regional Meeting
When: Thursday, December 9, 2004, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Where: Administration Building of the Denver Center
for Performing Arts
1245
Champa, Denver
Admission: Free! There is no cost to participate,
and a reception will follow.
Who
Should Attend: Artists and arts
advocates, elected officials of past and present, community and business
leaders, arts boards, staff and volunteers are encouraged to attend this important
gathering.
On
the Agenda:
Legislative
Outlook
Arts
for Colorado Strategies and Advocacy Focus
Colorado
Council on the Arts Update
TABOR
Update
New
Tools: Creative Industries & CAPWiz
To
Attend: Please RSVP to Renˇe
Bovˇe at rbovee@earthlink.net by
December 7, 2004.
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Colorado
Council on the Arts Budget, Long Range Planning --
While
many of us are still pondering the immediate impact of the national election,
the Fiscal Year 2006 budget cycle for Colorado has already begun. Governor
Owens has released his budget request for Fiscal Year 2006 to the Joint Budget
Committee, which will now hold hearings with every state agency to determine
the JBC's final budget recommendation to the full legislature. The Governor's
request included $500,000 for the Colorado Council on the Arts, which
constitutes the same level of state funding as the current year, but again
falls short of matching our $637,500 federal grant from the NEA. Our budget hearing
before the JBC is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, November
29, 2004. We invite the arts community to attend. The legislature starts its
session in January.
On
another topic, the Council's Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting to
discuss recommendations from last year's Task Force and to propose a new long
range plan for the Council. At our next council meeting on December 10, 2004,
the committee will recommend a new mission statement and guiding principles, as
well as specific program objectives that will focus our resources as we
determine future grant programs and services. We will also be launching a new
logo and tag line that better captures the message that the state's arts and
cultural resources play an important role in the cultural, educational and
economic growth of Colorado.
--Elaine Mariner, Director of the CCA
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Clarinoodle
Productions Present:
the First Annual
Evergreen World Music and Dance Party
Sunday, November 21, 2004 2:00 to 4:00
with the intensely exciting Live Music
by:
Meg York and the Klez Katz
Eastern European urban folk music for
your dancing and listening
pleasure!
Meg York, clarinet, sax, flute
Sheldon Sands, keyboards,
Michael Mendelson, bass
Guest: Jesse Manno, percussion
Bucanan Recreation Center
34003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 80439
Turn East at the Squaw Pass Road light
from Evergreen Parkway
$10 adults, $5 students and seniors
Yummy snacks and nonalcoholic beverages
provided!
More info: Meg York 303-670-8293
Proceeds to benefit the King Murphy
Elementary PTA!
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November
11, 2004
Augustana
Arts Alert
Easy
Access to the Arts
Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteers
help create our success. Please consider making a contribution of your
time and talents to Augustana Arts! contact donald@augustanaarts.org
Coloradokids.com
(Colorado’s Internet Family Guide), was created from the increasing demand for
a comprehensive, statewide Internet directory of family and child oriented
needs. Our main focus is providing parents and teachers with a single resource
for finding and planning child specific activities, events, supplies, and
support. The web site also provides a wealth of information for
local and regional activities available from child care to calendars of
events. The site offers an extensive collection of on-line coupons, and
specialized planning guides for group activities, birthday parties,
after-school programs and much more. These guides provide the user the
means to quickly research and plan birthday parties, find a camp, plan a field
trip, or find an after-school activity with the most comprehensive choice of
providers in the state.
______________________________
Reach
your target Market - Become a Season Partner!
Contact
Donald Tallman Donald@AugustanaArts.org
____________________________
Enrich
your life with music! Augustana Institute of Music offers Kindermusik® classes
for new-borns through 7 years old; Suzuki based string instruction for children
and adults; piano, voice, and instrument instruction with performance
opportunities for everyone; Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra concerts throughout
the year.
Contact
Alfred Born Alfredborn@AugustanaArts.org
___________________________
Staff
Profile:
Director, City Strings
Julie
Swartwout
Email:
cellojulie@yahoo.com
In
addition to working with City Strings, Julie has a Suzuki cello studio in
Denver, and is a member of the Denver String Quartet. She is a member of the
faculty of Denver Talent Education and the Park Hill Chamber Music Institute.
Julie fills her spare time training
for
and competing in triathlons.
Sponsor/Partner
News:Augustana Lutheran Second Sunday at Seven Vespers features Durufle's
Requiem
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Metro
area children are among the biggest beneficiaries of the voter-approved Scientific
and Cultural Facilities District. At a time when the state and local
school boards struggle to make ends meet, the SCFD, which serves the
seven-county metro region, specifically directs its funds to over
300organizations presenting art, music, theater, dance, zoology, botany,
natural history and cultural history. Cultural facilities ranging from
the Zoo and Museum of Nature and Science to the symphony offer our children
rich opp or tunities to learn as well as play.
For
over 15 years SCFD-funded cultural institutions have served the metro region’s
public and private schools and home-school associations through a mix of mobile
programs, field trips and after-school activities.
For
the whole story: www.scfd.org
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Excite! Entertainment Presents:
"Missing:
The Holidays" a holiday dinner mystery that is outrageously funny. Combine the good clean fun and the
gourmet meal and you've got a great break from the ordinary holiday
schedule an
exciting time out for your family and friends.
Tuesday
nights, November 23, 30 and December 7 and 14th @ the Canterbury Tea Room,
1229 10th Avenue, Greeley, call (970) 356-1811 for more information and
reservations.
CASTING
NOTICE
Excite!
Entertainment is now casting for its Spring 2005 production of
YOU
KNOW I CAN'T HEAR YOU
WHEN
THE WATER'S RUNNING
3
uproarious comedies in one show by Robert Anderson
directed
by Don Kraus
THE
SHOCK OF RECOGNITION
JACK
BARNSTABLE - progressive, intellectual playwright (30's)
HERB
MILLER - successful Broadway producer (40's-50's)
DOROTHY
- slightly ditzy secretary (20's)
RICHARD
PAWLING - over-eager, inept actor (late 20's- early 40's)
THE
FOOTSTEPS OF DOVES
SALESMAN
- flamboyantly gay (20's-30's-40's-or 50's)
HARRIET
- down-to-earth wife (40's-50's)
GEORGE
- resentful husband (40's-50's)
JILL-
pretty, free-spirit (20's)
I'M
HERBERT
HERBERT
- very old (90's), very confused
MURIEL
- very old (80's-90's), once-very-beautiful, prim-Victorian-type
12
performances (total) at two separate venues (Loveland and Greeley) beginning in
May Õ05, with possible additional venues. Pays $35 per performance. Rehearses 3
nights per week beginning in March. Actors
must be conscientious, reliable,
creative. No pre-casting has been done. Director Don Kraus is a 35 year veteran
of stage and film.
ALSO
LOOKING FOR CREATIVE LIGHTING TECH FOR THIS SHOW.
Resumes
and headshots by e-mail to dkraus1@frii.com
Or
call 970-667-6516 for appointment between 10a.m. and 5p.m. weekdays
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HOLIDAY
ART SHOW AND TABLE TOP TREE SILENT AUCTION
EVERGREEN
ARTS CENTER
Contact:
Evergreen Arts Council
Tel:
303-674-0056; 303-674-4625
Email:
pirates1@msn.com
HOLIDAY
ART SHOW: The Evergreen
Arts Center will host the second annual Holiday Art Show, November 16-December
24. Open Reception Party will be on Friday, November 19, 6 to 8pm.
Twenty-five Artists will present a selection of art in various mediums for
Holiday giving. Artists include fabulous ski chairs by John Seaman, clay
and batiks from Sue Bittell, Michelene Berkey Jewelry, Leslie Factor jewelry,
Len Brewer photography, Marilyn Hogan watercolors and much more. The
Evergreen Art Heart will also be on sale!
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The
Evergreen Arts Council
Presents
Holiday
Art Classes at the
Evergreen
Arts Center
Nov.
19, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, 2004
Contact:
Lorene Joos, Director
Tel:
303-674-0056
Email:
pirates1@msn.com
HOLIDAY
ART CLASSES: The Evergreen
Arts Council presents Holiday Art Classes at the Evergreen Arts Center.
Friday,
November 19, December 10, December 17 - Art for Kids from 4 to 5pm; Art for
Adults from 6 to 7pm. Create unique gifts suitable for holiday
giving. Each class will be a different holiday project.
For
class information and registration, call 303-674-0056, go to www.evergreenarts.org or stop in at the
Center. The Center is located next to the Buchanan Park Recreation
Center, 32003B Ellingwood Trail, and is open Noon to 5pm Tuesday through
Sunday.
The
Evergreen Arts Council is a non profit 501 C3 Tax Id No. 84 0718563.
For
further information please call the Arts Hotline at 303-674-4625 or the
Evergreen Arts Center at 303-674-0056.
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