October 2006
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NDCA Announces the Governor’s Awards for the Arts Call for Nominations
The Governor’s
Awards for the Arts are biennial awards presented to individuals,
organizations, educators, and businesses who consistently strive to better
their communities through their commitment to the arts. The Council asks for
your assistance in recognizing these people by your submission of
nominations for the 2007 Awards. Nominees are in every community. There are
many whose contributions are highly valued by those who know them, but whose
deeds often go unnoticed by most. You know them by their commitment,
interest, ownership and support; whether behind the scenes or in the
forefront. From the business people who give financial support, to the arts
organization that presents the arts, to the teacher who finds money to bring
the arts to his/her students; look for people who have helped plan, shape
and promote your area arts events.
For a
nomination form and complete instructions, please visit
www.nd.gov/arts; email
amschmid@nd.gov; call 701-328-7594; or write to ND Council on the Arts,
1600 E Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503-0649. The nomination
deadline is November 15, 2006.
NDCA Grant Deadlines Approaching
Application deadline dates for the Council on the Arts grants are
approaching. Artist-in-Residence, Community Arts Access and Teacher
Incentive grants must be postmarked by November 1, 2006 for programs taking
place between January 1 and June 30, 2007. Early submission is strongly
encouraged for all programs. Also, a reminder that the Professional
Development and Special Projects grant applications are accepted throughout
the year, but must be postmarked no later than four (4) weeks prior to the
start of the event. Early submission of applications is recommended since
grant funds are limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come,
first-serve basis. For further information, contact the North Dakota Council
on the Arts at 701-328-7590; e-mail
amschmid@nd.gov or go online at:
www.nd.gov/arts/grants/grants.htm. These grants are supported by the
North Dakota Council on the Arts, a state agency, and the National Endowment
for the Arts. Funding is contingent on availability of funds.
Call for Ornaments for State Christmas Tree
NDCA invites
artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota
State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in the Memorial Hall of
the State Capitol in
Bismarck.
It will be lit during a public ceremony conducted by the Governor and Mrs.
Hoeven on December 7, 2006 at
5:00 p.m. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts.
Items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible for
inclusion. This is a great art project for elementary classes, Scout troops,
4-H clubs, residents of assisted living centers, etc., as well as a great
family project. The theme is open and can be of the designer’s choosing.
Each ornament should include a brief one or two line description of the
ornament (naming the art form used or the special circumstances through
which it was created – such as through a class or senior center project).
Also include the name of the individual artist/craftsperson who created it.
A descriptive listing will be available at the ceremony and will be mailed
to everyone who submits an ornament. Ornaments must be received in the NDCA
office no later than Monday, November 27. All ornaments become the property
of the NDCA and will be hung on the state tree each ensuing year. For more
information, contact the NDCA at 701-328-7594 or email
amschmid@nd.gov.
Mail ornaments to: North
Dakota Council on the Arts, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND
58503-0649.
North Dakota Artist’s Works Exhibited in Offices of the
Governor and First Lady
The North
Dakota Council on the Arts, along with the offices of Governor John Hoeven
and First Lady Mikey Hoeven, is exhibiting the works of Fargo photographer
Scott Archer at the Capitol Building in Bismarck. Archer’s photographs will
be on display in the governor’s ground floor and first floor offices as well
as the first lady’s fourth floor office during the months of October,
November and December 2006. This is part of an ongoing program between the
NDCA and the offices of the governor and first lady. Every three months,
visual artists from around the state are selected to exhibit their work at
the Capitol Building.
more
on Scott Archer…
North Dakota Commemorative Quarter Sets Available at
Norsk Hostfest
The
North Dakota Quarter, one of the newest commemorative quarter-dollar coins
in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program, was released at a special launch ceremony
on Wednesday, August
30, 2006. A special Commemorative Quarter Set that is available through
NDCA's office, online, and
at the Norsk Hostfest October 11-14, 2006, offers an opportunity to purchase
never-circulated, North Dakota quarters in a collectible case for
$5.00. Each set will include one quarter from the U.S. Mint
at Denver
and one from the U.S. Mint
at Philadelphia. The size of the commemorative set
is approximately 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" and includes a plastic display case. Proceeds from the sale of the Commemorative
Quarter Sets will benefit the ND Cultural Endowment Fund, which was created
by the State Legislature in 1979 to
assist the North Dakota Council on the Arts
in providing artistic opportunities for
citizens throughout the state of North Dakota. For more information,
or to purchase the North Dakota Commemorative Quarter Set, please visit
www.nd.gov/arts; email
amschmid@nd.gov; or call 701-328-7594.
October is Arts & Humanities Month
Governor John Hoeven has declared October 2006 as Arts &
Humanities Month for the state of North Dakota. This came by way of an official proclamation from
his office, which recognized that “the arts and humanities enhance and
enrich the lives of all citizens; and affect every aspect of life in
America today including
the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity,
and community livability.”
North Dakota’s
Arts and Humanities Month corresponds with a national celebration. The
National Arts and Humanities Month is sponsored by a coalition of national
organizations representing the arts and humanities. It provides all cultural
organizations and agencies the opportunity to highlight the work they do for
their communities. The celebration grew out of National Arts Week, which was
started in 1985 by the National Endowment for the Arts and Americans for the
Arts.
more on Arts & Humanities Month…
International Music Camp Names New
Camp
Director
The Board of
Directors of the International Music Camp has appointed Dr. Tim Wollenzien
as Camp Director as of September 1, 2006. Wollenzien is a graduate of
Rolla (ND) High School, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.
He earned Masters’ and Ph.D. degrees in music education from the
University
of Minnesota. Wollenzien has been a music educator in
Minnesota
for the past 22 years, and was most recently a professor of music at St.
Cloud State University. Dr. Wollenzien is only the third person in the
51-year history of the Camp to hold the position of Camp Director. He
succeeds Joe T. Alme, who is retiring after 23 years of service. The
International Music Camp is a summer school of fine arts, located at the
International Peace Garden on the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.
more on Dr. Tim Wollenzien...
Pangea Essay and Poetry Contest
The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center announces the Pangea Essay and
Poetry Contest in conjunction with the exhibit Pangea-Weaving Our Cultures
Together. Essay question: How can cultural diversity be compared to a
weaving? Guidelines for the contest: Open to Middle School students; Essay
or Poem length: one page maximum; and the Deadline is October 20, 2006 at
5:00 p.m. Prizes for first, second, and third place. There is also an
honorable mention prize. The winners will be announced November 4, 2006 at
the 2nd annual Pangea-Cultivate Our Cultures festival. For more information,
contact Michelle Kittleson at 218-299-5511 x222.
BAGA Offers Tours of Fall Art Show to Schools
Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association would like to invite schools, classes
and students to visit the Fall Art Show "Autumn Artistry." This year marks
its 62nd year with entries from local and regional artists. It is North
Dakota's longest running art show. This non-juried show opens October 3 and
continues through October 27, 2006. School tours are available Tuesdays
through Fridays from 10am-5pm. To schedule a tour, or for more information,
please call the gallery at 701-223-5986.
NEA Announces Redesigned Accessibility Section of Their Web Site
The NEA is pleased to announce their newly redesigned Accessibility section of their website. They hope you will find the site’s information, resources, and publications more accessible, organized, and usable. You may access the site by going to www.arts.gov and clicking on the wheelchair Accessibility symbol in the lower left hand corner, or access the site directly by going to: www.arts.gov/resources/Accessibility. The site contains: information on funding opportunities, laws & compliance standards; new and updated resource lists; as well as articles and links related to Accessibility Leadership Initiatives. Please note that the Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators and Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator's Handbook are under "Publications and Checklists."
Conservation Assessment Program Announces 2006 Participants, 2007 Application to be Released October 6, 2006
The condition of collections in 110 museums in 39 states and the District of Columbia will be assessed this year through the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). The 2006 recipients include the Michigan Maritime Museum, Arizona State University Center for Meteorite Studies, the Mississippi Museum of Art and the Adams Museum and House in Deadwood, South Dakota. To view the list of 2006 CAP grant recipients, visit www.heritagepreservation.org. CAP helps small to mid-sized museums of all types, from art museums to zoos, obtain a general assessment of the condition of their collections, environment, and historic buildings. Following an on-site assessment by a conservation professional, the museum receives a written report recommending priorities to improve collections care. This report assists museums in educating staff and board members on conservation practices, creating long-range and emergency plans, and raising funds to improve the care of their collections. Forms for applying to the FY2007 CAP will be mailed on Friday, October 6, 2006, to museums on the CAP mailing list and will also be available on Heritage Preservation's Web site at www.heritagepreservation.org/CAP. Eligible participants will be accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants are encouraged to mail their completed application as soon as possible. The postmark deadline for applications is December 1, 2006. To be added to the CAP application mailing list or for more information, call 202-233-0800 or email cap@heritagepreservation.org.
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts' 69th National Convention
The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts will host its 69th national convention, the Conference for Community Arts Education, in Phoenix, AZ, from October 31 – November 4, 2006. 350 leaders of community-based arts education organizations from 45 states will attend to share information and ideas, learn from experts in the field, and set the direction for the future of the community arts education field. The Conference is the only national event of its kind in the U.S. Nationally renowned leaders in the fields of advocacy, arts integration, arts education assessment, board development, curriculum, evaluation, finance, fund raising, marketing / public relations, management, partnerships, planning, research, and technology, will lead sessions. Two pre-conference institutes, on arts education partnerships and outcome-based evaluation, are also planned. Staff, faculty, trustees and volunteers at community-based arts education organizations and programs are encouraged to attend. Detailed program, schedule and registration information is available at www.communityartsed.org or by phone at (212) 268-3337 x 18.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits calendars on the NDCA web site. If you have events, exhibits or artist opportunities that you would like included on the NDCA web site, please email them to amschmid@nd.gov.
Check out the current Arts Opportunities (includes calls to artists, workshops, seminars, classes, grant opportunities, fellowships and much more) available on the NDCA web site!
Estimated charitable giving reached $260.28 billion in 2005, an increase of 6.1 percent before inflation, the latest report from the Giving USA Foundation finds. According to Giving USA 2006, researched and written by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, individual giving rose 6.4 percent to an estimated $199.07 billion and accounted for 76.5 percent of all estimated giving in 2005. In addition, foundation grantmaking rose 5.6 percent to $30 billion.
~ NASAA "Snippets" August 2006
The number of American volunteers increased from 59.5 million in 2002 to 65.4 million in 2005, according to a study from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The study reveals that, despite the increase in volunteers, the national volunteering rate remained steady at 28.8%. State volunteer rates ranged from 48% in Utah (ranking first), to 18.8% in Nevada, with North Dakota ranking 13th at a rate of 36.5%.
~ Volunteering in American: State Trends and Rankings, Corporation for National & Community Service, June 2006
Tools for Nonprofit Organizations
Idealist.org has compiled a list of the most useful sites they have found on the Web for individuals starting, managing and funding a nonprofit organization.
Web Site Offers Guidance for Online Donations
If you are in the market for online credit card software products,
Idealware can help you choose wisely. This new site is dedicated to
helping nonprofits with technology products and has reviewed 27 lower-priced
online software tools for accepting donations from a web site.
www.idealware.org/donations
"Tools for Results" Tool-Kit - a
Resource for Non-profit Arts and Cultural
Organizations
The Texas Commission on
the Arts
"Tools for Results" Tool-kit was developed as a resource for non-profit
arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond. The Tool-kit is a
collaborative project made possible with the help of many organizations that
generously agreed to share their resources. The Tool-kit covers six topic
areas:
Fundraising & Development,
Programs & Exhibitions,
Cultural Tourism,
Marketing,
Advocacy, and
Nonprofit Basics. Each section covers the basics, relevant concepts,
best practices, things to consider, ideas for implementing change, common
mistakes, ways to get started, do’s and don’ts, and how-to’s on a variety of
topics. The “tools” are the sample forms, letters, documents, checklists,
templates, and other resources. The intention is for nonprofits to take
these “tools” and adapt them for their own purposes.
Online Classifieds
Opportunities & Services for Artists
The
New York
Foundation for the Arts' Online Classifieds Opportunities & Services for
Artists, is a free national online sources for artist opportunities and
services. These include
calls for entry, services such as photography of art work and
accounting, space for rent, and many others.
New listings are posted
daily (designated with an orange "new" icon for one week) and remain on the
site until they expire. Organizations posting listings are solely
responsible for the content of those listings.
Additional Web Sites
The following Web sites have resources that may be of service to educators,
individual artists, and arts organizations including funding and other
opportunities, publications, arts events, etc:
National Endowment for the Arts
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
Arts Midwest
Arts Education Partnership
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