CAC ARTS NEWS No

CAC ARTS NEWS No. 195

07/20/05

Greetings

It is time to turn off the radio and TV, leave the newspaper on the porch and turn on the AC. It is hot and the height of the silly season. I'm like you - just trying to get the jobs done and I don't think any of us needs to say or do something outrageous to get air time, blog time or ink space.

However, after saying that, I need to be in court today as a witness and I'm just hoping the court asks me if I'm Santa Claus. Because I will testify under oath that I am thee Santa Claus. See you on TV and in the papers. Maybe not.

Paul (er Santa) S.

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COLORADO ARTS NEWS (sad news! pbs)

Farewell from the Da Vinci Quartet

Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - Denver, Colorado - It is with great regret that I send this last news release on behalf of the Da Vinci Quartet. Effective immediately, after almost a quarter century of making chamber music in the Colorado Springs and greater Denver area, the quartet has decided to disband.

"In the world of chamber ensembles, 24 consecutive seasons is a very successful run," said Jerilyn Jorgensen, first violinist. "We have no regrets.

"But the combination of ongoing financial challenges and related personnel instability finally caught up with us."

Indeed, co-founders Jorgensen and cellist Katharine Knight have had to adjust to frequent turnover in the quartet's second violin and viola positions during the past few years. Earlier this month, Susan Jensen, second violinist since 2003, resigned in the midst of the hiring process for a new violist.

"A string quartet requires an intimate connection among the players," said Knight. "But that's a relationship dynamic that can't be developed overnight.

"Jeri and I came to realize that when financial restraints don't allow you to retain quality players over a period of time, you start to compromise your artistic vision. So we decided it was better to end this chapter of our musical careers on a high note, after a successful season and an overall meaningful and rewarding experience as a quartet."

"The quartet was caught in the squeeze in which many other small performing arts groups find themselves, too," said Da Vinci Quartet President Norvell E. Brash. "They can't price their services near their value, they're not big enough to be treated as an artistic institution, and they aren't considered a true charity.

"Even with the generous contributions of our many loyal supporters, and notwithstanding grants from several organizations, the quartet has been struggling financially for several years."

Prraised by critics as "strikingly powerful" and "stunningly assured," the Da Vinci Quartet played to a devoted following in a popular series of Denver house concerts, as well as subscription concerts at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music and Colorado College.

Prizewinners and finalists in the Dmitri Shostakovich International String Quartet Competition and the Naumberg Award for Chamber Music, the quartet's artistic endeavors also included performing the complete cycle of Beethoven string quartets, commissioning new works by contemporary composers and championing the musical contributions of women - from recording the premiere release of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel's String Quartet and reviving the works of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge to commissioning and premiering "Sky Quartet" by Jennifer Higdon.

Known internationally for their recordings on the NAXOS label, the quartet also engendered a renaissance of interest in the music of the New England School composers, including Arthur Foote and Charles Martin Loeffler.

"We learned hundreds of great works in the string quartet literature," said Jorgensen, who also recalled the quartet's appearance on Jim Lehrer's News Hour, spotlighting the quartet's innovative programming in nontraditional venues. "We performed thousands of concerts and taught many, many students throughout the years. It's all been wonderful."

"Like many artistic groups in Colorado, the Da Vinci Quartet was among the very best for hundreds of miles in any direction," said Brash. "So while I fully understand the quartet's decision, I am nonetheless greatly saddened. Hearing their superb music-making in my own living room was truly celestial."

As we look forward to other pursuits and new opportunities in the future, the members, board, staff and volunteers of the Da Vinci Quartet thank you warmly for your friendship and media support.

- Sabine Kortals

For media inquiries about this news release, please contact:

Beth Neva, Da Vinci Quartet Administrator

Tel: 303-871-6964

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GEORGE WINSTON PROVIDES FREE WORKSHOP

Legendary pianist, George Winston, will provide a free workshop at the

Durango Arts Center Saturday, July 23 at 1:30 p.m. in advance of his solo

piano concert at the DAC at 8 p.m. that evening. The workshop and

performance will take place in the DAC Theater, 802 East Second Avenue. For

further information on the workshop or for performance tickets call the

Durango Arts Center 970 259-2606.

Thirty-two years after the release of his first album, and 24 years after he

began to record what is now recognized as his signature style of melodic

folk piano, one of the hardest working people in music insists he's only

scratched the surface. But with a relentless tour schedule that includes

more than 110 concerts a year, George Winston has arguably dug deep and wide

into the hearts and minds of audiences from Klamath Falls, Oregon to Osaka,

Japan and beyond.

With the release of his tenth solo piano album, MONTANA - A LOVE STORY,

George has come full circle with the rich themes of the childhood years he

spent in Montana, combining the three distinct influential elements of the

changing of the seasons, different topographies, and sociological influences

into a single work that evokes a familiar image.

DURANGO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

ARTISTS' RECEPTION OF FIBER CELEBRATED EXHIBIT

The Durango Arts Center announces the artists' reception of the 12th

biennial Fiber Celebrated Exhibit presented in conjunction with the

Intermountain Weavers Conference featuring 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional

works, and household and wearable fibers.

The reception will take place Friday, July 15, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the

Barbara Conrad Gallery. The public is invited to attend and meet the

artists.

The exhibit is at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East 2nd Avenue from Friday,

July 15 through Friday, August 26, 2005. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DURANGO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

COLLAGE AND ARTISTS' BOOKS BY VICTORIA RABINOWE IN ART LIBRARY

The Durango Arts Center presents Collage and Artists' Books by Victoria

Rabinowe from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibit will take place in the

Garner/Vega Conference Room-DAC Art Library at the Durango Arts Center, 802

East 2nd Avenue, from Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, August 31, 2005.

There will be an opening reception Friday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Victoria Rabinowe will be in Durango to attend a "Meet the Artist"

gathering, Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center.

Victoria will also host a Dream Workshop Sunday, July 31. This will be an

all day event.

For further information please call the Durango Arts Center at 259-2606 or

Mary Ellen Long at 259-4363.

DURANGO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

DREAM WORKSHOP BY VICTORIA RABINOWE

The Durango Arts Center presents Collage and Artists' Books by Victoria

Rabinowe from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibit will take place in the

Garner/Vega Conference Room-DAC Art Library at the Durango Arts Center, 802

East 2nd Avenue, from Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, August 31, 2005.

In conjunction with the exhibit, Victoria Rabinowe will present a Dream

Workshop, Sunday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the studio at the

Durango Arts Center. Cost is $25.00.

Combine your dream world and art making. This class will be suitable for

any level of experience in dreaming and art making. There are still a few

spaces available.

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Boulder County Arts Alliance

Dance

2/26/2005 to 12/10/2005

BOULDER COMMUNITY DANCE

Traditional American contras, squares and circle dances, by Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance. Live music. All dances walked through first. Beginners always welcome. No partner needed. Lots of fun and good exercise!

WHEN: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, lesson 7:15, dance 8-11 pm

WHERE: Community Montessori School, 805 Gillaspie, Boulder

COST: $9

CONTACT: 303-592-3972

WEBSITE: www.cfootmad.org

6/7/2005 to 9/13/2005

FOLK DANCING OUTSIDE ON THE FARMERS' MARKET PLAZA

Free outside participatory program of folk dances from around the world. All dances are taught; no partner or experience needed. A fun way to experience our cultural heritage, learn to dance, meet fun people & get in shape, all at the same time!Sponsors: SCFD-Boulder, Postoley Dance Ensemble

WHEN: Every Tues, 7-10 pm, 6/7 through 9/13

WHERE: Boulder Farmers' Market Plaza, 1770 13th beside Dushanbe Teahouse, 13th St. between Canyon & Arapahoe, Boulder

COST: Free! (donations appreciated)

CONTACT: Tom Masterson 303 499-6363

WEBSITE: www.postoley.org

6/14/2005 to 7/26/2005

FOLK DANCES FOR CHILDREN!

Participatory children's program of folk dances from around the world. For children of all ages & their parents. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Wonderful opportunity for children to experience our cultural heritage and learn to dance. Sponsors: Postoley Dance Ensemble, SCFD-Boulder

WHEN: Tuesdays, 6/14, 28, 7/12, 26; 6:15-7 pm (every other Tues, June & July)

WHERE: Boulder Farmers' Market Plaza, 1770 13th beside Dushanbe Teahouse, Outside, off 13th St. between Arapahoe & Canyon, Boulder

COST: Free! (donations appreciated)

CONTACT: Tom Masterson 303-499-6363

WEBSITE: www.postoley.org

There's still time to apply!

Addison mini-grant applications are due Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 5:00pm

in the BCAA office.

Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) is offering $500 grants to Boulder County artists and small arts organizations for artistic projects or equipment purchases. The application for the BCAA/Addison Mini-Grant is attached to this email and is available from www.bouldercountyarts.org or from the BCAA office in The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder.

Charlotte LaSasso

Communications Coordinator

Boulder County Arts Alliance

2590 Walnut St., Suite 9

Boulder, Colorado 80302

303-447-2422

www.bouldercountyarts.org

Providing leadership, services, funding, and advocacy for Boulder County arts.

BCAA is proudly supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). For more information, please visit www.scfd.org

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Contacts:

Jennifer Hampton | jennifer@swallowhill.com; 303.468.1890

RJ Betancourt | rudy@swallowhill.com; 303.765.2488

Swallow Hill's Artists In Resonance

vibrate again, this time in Copper Mountain

Denver — The Artists In Resonance (AIR) project, with 15 guitars transformed into works of art by renown artists, is going to be at Copper Mountain Resort on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. AIR's silent auction —benefiting Swallow Hill's educational and concert programs— is part of the opening events for Guitar Town at Alexander's on the Creek, from 8 to 11 p.m. and will run through the weekend. This opening also includes an auction in support of Eric Clapton's Crossroads at Antigua Foundation. The cover charge is $15 and includes one complimentary drink.

Please visit swallowhill.com/AIR2005 to see the virtual gallery and meet the artists. Copper Mountain is a world-class, multi-season resort nestled in the Ten Mile and Gore Mountain Ranges just 75 miles from downtown Denver in the scenic Rocky Mountains. Guitar Town includes concerts by celebrated musicians like Lee Ritenour, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford among others. For more information about Guitar town and the AIR exhibit and auction at Copper Mountain, visit villageatcopper.com/guitarTown.

A Colorado non-profit organization with twenty-six years of grassroots advocacy for folk, acoustic and roots music, Swallow Hill Music Association is one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States. With more than 2,000 members and 120 volunteers, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more than 200 performances a year, featuring some of the world’s great artists as well as up-and-coming new talent. Swallow Hill’s Julie Davis Music School features a nationally-recognized faculty, offering group and private instruction to people of all ages and abilities in folk, roots and traditional music. With more than 50 instructors offering over 240 adult classes and 70 children’s classes annually, the school programs provide a unique opportunity to learn music in an atmosphere that is inviting and fun. For more information about Swallow Hill, please visit us online at swallowhill.com.

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Contemporary Artat the Evergreen Arts Center

July 23-August 30, 2005

Contact: Lorene Joos, Director

Tel: 303-674-0056

Email: pirates1@msn.com

www.evergreenarts.org

CONTEMPORARY ART AT THE EVERGREEN ARTS CENTER: The Evergreen Arts Center is pleased to present the second annual Contemporary Art, July 23 to August 30, 2005. For the second annual Contemporary Show, the Evergreen Arts Center is partnering with the Sandra Phillips Gallery on Santa Fe Drive, Denver. We will be featuring the works of Jennifer Scott McLaughlin and Robert Wells. The Opening Reception Saturday, July 23, 7-9 pm. On Thursday, August 11, at 6:30, we will present a special lecture on contemporary art by Sandra Phillips. Sandra is a noted lecturer on Contemporary Art anyone who is interested in Contemporary Art or collecting Contemporary art should attend. "We get so many questions about Contemporary Art that we wanted to bring in Sandra and her artists to help educate people on the subject and promote a greater understanding of the art form."

Please visit the Sandra Phillips Gallery website www.sandraphillipsgallery.com for more information.

The Evergreen Arts Center is located next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center in Evergreen, 32003B Ellingwood Trail (Highway 74 and Squaw Pass Road), 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 Evergreen Arts Center at 303-674-0056.

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2005 Longmont Summer Outdoor Film Festival in Downtown Longmont, CO.

Where:

334 Coffman Street - literally in the parking lot between Gold Key Travel and Old Firehouse Art Gallery.

When:

Saturdays, starting July 16, 2005.

What Time:

Gates Open at 7:00 PM with music, games and trivia, and films begin at dusk.

Films:

July 16: Shrek 2, July 23: My Dog Skip, July 30: the SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, August 6: The Iron Giant, August 13: Babe, August 20: Shark Tale

How much:

$5/Adult; $3/Child (12 & under); Infants get in free

Discount Packages:

4 Adults/3 Movies: $50 ($10 Savings)

2 Adults & 2 children/3 Movies: $38 ($10 Savings)

Seating:

We recommend low back chairs or blankets and pillows. Seating is general admission, but we ask that you sit farther back if you have a high-backed chairs. The front half of the venue is reserved for low back chairs and blankets.

Food and Drink:

We have concessions available or you are welcome to bring your own.

What else:

We have live entertainment, and prizes before each of the movies. So come early and enjoy the festivities!

Please No Pets, Glass, or Alcohol

Website www.longmontfilmfestival.org. or email: longmontarts@yahoo.com or phone (303.678.7869) for additional questions.

Longmont Council for the Arts

303 678 7869

...to Nurture, Promote and Celebrate the Arts throughout the community...

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Arts Education Funding Boosted in Senate

On Thursday, July 14, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2006 education spending bill, increasing funding for arts-related programs in three key areas: the Department of Education's Arts in Education (AIE) program, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The details of the bill are as follows:

The arts education program was given a small increase for a total of $35.7 million. Under the House version, this program would receive ZERO funding. The AIE program supports research, development, and documentation of methods to improve arts education in elementary and secondary schools.

The Senate bill provides $400 million to support public broadcasting ongoing operations, as did the House. Unlike the House, however, the Senate bill also provides $111 million to assist with conversion to digital technology, satellite upgrades, and restoration of funding for the "Ready to Learn" program, which helps in the creation of shows like "Sesame Street."

At IMLS, the museum grant programs were funded at about $33.5 million, an increase of $2.3 million over last year. Overall, the Senate bill is slightly more generous than the House bill, which included $32.2 million for IMLS museum grant programs.

The FY 2006 education spending bill will now move to the full Senate, where we do not expect floor action until after Labor Day, when they return from August recess. We encourage you to visit with your Senators while they work from their district offices back home. We need to make sure the Senate funding levels prevail over the House funding levels for this spending bill. You can also write your Senators and urge them to support these programs.

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A Practical Approach to Collaboration

By Michael C. Gilbert

You don't have to agree on a set of aesthetic principles in order to have a good time going to the movies with someone. You just have to agree on a movie. You don't have to agree on fundamental issues of community in order to share an apartment with someone. You just have to agree about how some things will get done around the house. You don't even have to agree completely about child rearing values in order to raise children with someone, to everyone's reasonable satisfaction. You only have to have some minimal boundaries about parental behavior and a respect for a diversity of styles.

So why is it then that so many nonprofit organizations, especially social change and activist organizations, act as though they must agree on all principles and values in order to collaborate successfully?

The great secret of successful collaboration is this: The only agreement you have to have is on what you are all going to do. That's it. You have to agree on actions. You don't have to bring the visions and missions of your organizations into alignment. Usually, you don't even have to bring your strategies into alignment. So long as you can find an operational overlap, you can forge a successful collaboration....

For the full article:

http://news.gilbert.org/clickThru/redir/5609/20719/rms

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Colorado Alliance for Arts Education

The Colorado Alliance for Arts Education is continuing to make MAGIC through the Making Arts Great In Classrooms program this summer. Help thousands of Denver area students by donating new and gently used arts supplies, i.e. large pieces of fabric, ballet shoes, highlighters, paints, brushes, drums...get creative and have fun with it!!. Click here for Washington Mutual donation stations.

A Few Openings Remain for the The Colorado Alliance for Arts Education professional development workshop being sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington D.C. An all-star list of presenters will be featured at this institute, including: Dr. Howie Movshovitz - National Film Critic, Scott Kinnamon - Hollywood movie maker/producer, Marc Oblinger - Member of "FireFall"/music producer, Sam Flemming - Animator - "Jimmy Neutron" and others. Learn to incorporate film into your classroom and get your students excited with the lessons of the day!

Institute dates: July 24-28, 2005 Location: Auraria Campus, UCD/CCD

Registration: $150/person; $100/person for a team of two teachers; $90/person for teams of three or more teachers. The NEA requests that teachers come in teams of two or more, but individual teachers are welcome to apply.

Graduate credit is available through UCD for $45/credit (2 credits offered).

For more information about this institute, call the Alliance at 303-778-9374 or visit www.artsedcolorado.org .

Watch for Upcoming CAAE Workshops including July 19 at Smith Middle School in Denver, August 5 for the Centennial BOCES, and September 26 for the Northeast BOCES. If your school, district, community or other organization would like CAAE to work with you on using the arts to impact learning, please call us at 303-778-9374.

The Ultimate Garage Sale for Art Lovers Purchase artwork, donate art supplies, have your artwork appraised (is it trash or treasure?) and enjoy refreshments! All proceeds benefit the Colorado Alliance for Arts Education, VSA Arts of Colorado, Stories on Stage, and ArtReach. August 5: 12pm-10pm, August 6: 9am-2pm. Access Gallery, 909 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

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Arts Education News In Colorado

A memorial scholarship has been set up to honor Rangeview High School student Nathan Bell who died suddenly on July 4. An active drama student at Rangeview, Nathan had recently starred in the school's presentation of Once Upon a Mattress and worked actively behind the scenes on productions. Donations in his memory can be made to: Aurora Education Foundation, (Memo): Nathan Bell/Rangeview High School Drama Dept., 15701 E. 1st Ave. #102, Aurora, CO 80011 or call Sharon Ernst at: 303-326-2054 for more information.

The Play is the thing...

The class play is one of the most vital things there is in terms of teaching confidence, in teaching a particular subject, in terms of teamwork, in terms of lifelong enjoyment and lifelong learning. These are invaluable experiences important to a rounded person.

-Richard Shwartz, Chair, New York State Council on the Arts

The Arts Make For Smart Business...

"Traditionally, people were steered away from arts programs because they weren't thought to be relevant to getting a job. Well, now they are highly relevant. The arts teach many of the skills, aptitudes and values that are at the heart of America's growing "creative economy" and beyond...6,000 executives from 400 companies were asked about the biggest challenge they faced in the work force. The most important challenge they said was finding people who could make good decisions in times of uncertainty, that could adapt to new opportunities and respond creatively to change. Apparently they have real problems finding such people."

Sir Ken Robinson, Senior Advisor, Education Policy, Getty Foundation, in an interview with Bob Morrision, founder and chairman of the Music for All Foundation. Read the complete interview at the Education Commission of the States website.

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Travel Region and Statewide Marketing MatchingGrant program criteria for Fiscal Year 2005-2006

This year the Colorado Tourism Office will be providing grants on a 1 to 1 matching basis to seven travel regions and up to seven statewide organizations.

Each Travel Region, which includes Denver Metro, Front Range, Northeast,

Northwest, South Central, Southeast, and Southwest, will receive up to

$9,000 each and will be awarded to organizations whose objective is to

promote the entire region as a tourism destination and not just a portion of

the region or a specific city or town.

Each Statewide Organization will receive up to $5,000 when marketing their

program or special event throughout the state.

If you are interested in participating in this year's grant program, please

review the attached criteria and submit a proposal by August 10, 2005 at

5:00 p.m.

Should you have additional questions or needs, please contact me at

303-892-3885 or sara.bell@state.co.us

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07/20/05

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