North Dakota Council on the Arts

		August 2007
North Dakota Council on the Arts, Celebrating 40 Years! (1967-2007) Welcome to e-Prairie Arts! This electronic newsletter supplements our printed newsletter, *Prairie Arts, which is published 3 times per year. e-Prairie Arts* will be distributed during the months of February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive *e-Prairie Arts*, please e-mail comserv@nd.gov. If you wish to unsubscribe, please e-mail comserv@nd.gov.
Statewide News New Bohemia: An Exhibition of North Dakota Talent, Call for Entries New Bohemia, ND, the North Dakota Art Gallery Association and the North Dakota Council on the Arts celebrate NDCA’S 40th anniversary with a juried touring exhibition. After the success of NDAGA’s touring exhibition, Celebrating Explorers, which toured 17 venues in three years, NDAGA is providing another opportunity for North Dakotans to spotlight their creativity. The new show is all about the image of North Dakota and will include all arts disciplines. The truth is that North Dakota has many talented artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and playwrights working across the state. This exhibition will showcase the finest of North Dakota’s artists. The New Bohemia touring exhibition will: Raise the visibility of North Dakota artists and encourage artists in all disciplines, Enhance understanding of the role of the arts in North Dakota, Promote a positive image of North Dakota created and supported by North Dakota’s creative people. The competition is open to all works from artists, musicians, writers and new media artists living and working in North Dakota. Deadline (postmark) for submitting entries is September 30, 2007. The nominal entry fee proceeds will be returned to accepted participants as prizes. Five entries/$10. Entry is free to members of NDAGA or New Bohemia, ND. A maximum of five entries. Submit your non-refundable entry fee, the completed entry form and notification card to: North Dakota Art Gallery Association, 412 19th Avenue Southwest, Minot, ND 58701. Urban Harvest Spicing Things Up on Thursdays Urban Harvest is back for its third season in the heart of Bismarck’s historic downtown, on the corner of 4th Street and Broadway. In addition to the farmer’s market, all-local vendor booths, and varied entertainment schedule, it now features even more fine art, more local food, and a brand new expanded concert series with the area’s best music until 9:30pm each Thursday evening. Aug 2: 6pm Richard Torrance, 8pm Fully Loaded; Aug 9: 6pm Luke Graner Band, 8pm Fatdad; and Aug 16: 6pm Wicked Darling, 8pm The Public Market. Returning for its second year, the Urban Idol kid’s talent contest has expanded to include two age categories: 10 and under, and 11-17. Talented kids compete each week at 3pm on the Urban Harvest stage for cash prizes and the chance to compete for the grand prize on Aug 16. New in 2007 is the Urban Harvest Community Corner, "spotlight on people doing good work in your community," which will feature a different area service organization each week. Aug 2 will feature Big Brothers Big Sisters, Aug 9 the Bismarck Historical Society, and Aug 16 the Volunteer Caregivers Exchange. This program will be a chance for area residents to get to know some of the outstanding organizations and people that volunteer their time in the Bismarck area. more on Urban Harvest... BAGA's Capital A’Fair The Bismarck Art & Galleries Association’s Capital A’Fair will take place on Saturday, August 4 from 10am-6pm; and Sunday, August 5, from 10am-4pm on the State Capitol grounds. This summer art fair features over 100 artisans from across the country, hourly demonstrations, sidewalk chalk art, live entertainment, children's activities, and over 20 food booths will be available. On August 4, at 11am, the "Caravan of Dreams World Dance Troupe" will perform ethnic and contemporary styles of dance that invites audience participation. Dance classes will be also be offered on Saturday. For more information or to register for the dance classes, call 701-223-5986. 9th Annual 8th Street Fine Art Sale The 9th Annual 8th Street Fine Art Sale will take place on August 15-16, 2007, from 11am-7pm at the Shotwell Floral Garden Center in Fargo. The show features 45 area artists. This event is free and open to the public. You will find a large variety of fine art items to purchase created by area artists. For more information, call 701-235-8035. Summer Theatre in New Rockford The Opera House presents the Regional Premiere of the Off-Broadway Musical Comedy Hit "The Ark." Additional shows have been added! Tickets $15. For more information visit www.dprca.com or call 947-2174. Show dates and times: August 1-4 at 8pm; August 5 at 2:30pm; August 7-11 at 8pm; and August 12 at 2:30pm. WomanSong, a Celebration of Women & the Arts on the Prairie WomanSong, takes place on September 8-9, 2007, at the LaMoure County Memorial Park. This event is truly a celebration of women and the arts in the Midwest. Women musicians, visual artists, authors, speakers and dancers gather for two days at beautiful LaMoure County Memorial Park to share their talents and experiences. There are author readings, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, food vendors and music throughout the event, plus keynote and capnote speakers and a Saturday evening concert and bonfire. For more information call 701-349-3803, or visit www.dakotawomansong.org. All Grant Programs Now Available Through NDCA's New Online Grant System All of NDCA’s grant programs (with the exception of the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grant program) have been added to NDCA’s new online grant system. Grant programs include: Artist in Residence-New Artist, Artist in Residence-Sponsor, Community Arts Access, Institutional Support, Individual Artist Fellowship, Presenter Support, Professional Development, Schools and Artists as Learning Teams (SALT), Special Projects, and Teacher Incentive. While it is not mandatory at this time, it is preferred that applications are completed via NDCA's new online system. The Professional Development and Special Projects grants are currently still available in pdf format. As of November 1, 2007, it will be mandatory that all available grants are completed through NDCA's new online system. For more information, and to view grant availability, please visit: http://northdakota.cgweb.org/. If you have questions, or need additional assistance, please contact NDCA’s office at 701-328-7590, or email amschmid@nd.gov. Call to Artists: James Memorial Center for Visual Arts Second Annual Folk Art Festival James Memorial Center for Visual Arts is holding its second annual Folk Art Festival and Coyote Auction from 10am-4pm Saturday, September 30, 2007, on the grounds of the James Memorial Center in Williston, North Dakota. The purpose of the event is to promote folk art in northwestern North Dakota, and raise money for the James Memorial Center. The booths are very reasonably priced from as low as $25. 2006 was the inaugural year, and this year is expected to be even better as word spreads of the success of this fun festival. There will be a variety of artisans, ethnic food, and entertainment offered. Last year the turn out was very good. The day also includes the James Memorial Center Coyote auction fund raiser where the public is invited to bid on twenty unique coyote statues. An application form for booth space is available. Please return it today with your check today. If you are interested in being a coyote artist instead or just need more information call 701-774-3601 or e-mail jmps@nemont.net. Reminder - North Dakota Photo Contest Any amateur photographer who lives in North Dakota is invited to submit entries to the Governor's Photo Contest. Winning photographers will receive a $100 cash prize and their entry will be featured in North Dakota Tourism's marketing materials. The deadline to enter is September 7, 2007. more on Photo Contest...
National News Start Planning for National Arts and Humanities Month Get ready for National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) this October by visiting the NAHM web site. It’s full of tips and ideas to help you take action, be inspired, and participate in the arts during NAHM. There are also several new interactive tools on the website. The NAHM Events Map allows you to upload information about your own event or find arts events in your area. Or you can share photos and videos from your arts events through the NAHM groups on Flickr and YouTube. Be one of the 10,000 communities that celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month every year. Keep checking the web site for updated news and resources. If you need more information or have questions, contact nahm@artsusa.org. National Endowment for the Arts Announces New Literature Director The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced on July 25, 2007, the appointment of Jon Parrish Peede as the agency's Director of Literature, Grants Programs. In this position, he manages applications, panels, and grant awards for literature fellowships, as well as grant awards for literary presses, magazine, and organizations. He assumed the role earlier this month. For the full press release, visit www.arts.gov/news/news07/peede.html. *New Localizable Art. Ask for More.* Print Ads Available** The localizable versions of our new PSA print ads are now ready for you to download on the Art. Ask for More. web site for use in your publications and in your community. There are more than 100 different sizes and options to choose from. These print ads allow you to customize for your organization by including your logo and organization name in the designated area. Please remember, in order to localize the ads and use them, your organization needs to be an Official Campaign Partner. Levels of partnership range in price depending on the level of customization and the media format. For more information and to sign up or renew your partnership, visit the following link: www.artsusa.org/public_awareness/pdf/press/partnership_info_kit.pdf or contact Manager of Government and Public Affairs Nicole Sparks at nsparks@artsusa.org. For more information, visit www.artsusa.org. Grants and More Available from The Dana Foundation The Dana Foundation has extended its longtime interest in education to support innovative professional development programs leading to improved teaching of the performing arts in public schools. Dana support is primarily directed at professional development courses for arts educators. Their grants specifically target the training of in-school arts specialists and professional artists who teach students preK-12 in the public schools. Organizations must have not-for-profit status to qualify for a grant. The Foundation's arts education work includes offering free publications, books and articles related to the field, organizing conferences, and providing access to resources in arts learning at www.dana.org/artseducation.aspx. Arts in Healthcare Grants Available Letter of Inquiry Deadline: September 19, 2007. Johnson & Johnson, working in partnership with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, seeks to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. Since 2001, Johnson & Johnson and the Society for the Arts in Healthcare have provided funding to 107 programs in the United States and Canada that represent leading models and initiatives in high-quality healthcare through the use of arts. Proposals are now being sought from healthcare and/or arts organizations that have established arts in healthcare programs operating in or warranting replication in underserved communities. more on Healthcare grants… Art Museum Partnership 2007 Directors Forum Open to full-time directors of nonprofit art museums and galleries nationwide. The conference will take place in New York City on Sunday, October 21-October 23, 2007. This year's keynote speaker is Holly Block, Executive Director, The Bronx Museum of the Arts. The program will begin with an opening dinner at the historic National Arts Club, followed by two days of informative sessions at distinguished cultural institutions throughout Manhattan. Eminent guest speakers will explore a variety of timely subjects. Participants will also enjoy morning coffee receptions, a private luncheon, plus special evening receptions. To obtain a registration form visit: www.TheDirectorsForum.org. To participate in the Directors Forum, individuals must be full-time, paid professional directors of nonprofit art museums or galleries that are open to the public on a regular schedule. The registration fee is $295 for members and $395 for non-members, which includes all sessions, receptions and selected meals. For more information, visit www.ArtMuseumPartnership.org; email: Info@ArtMuseumPartnership.org or call (646) 431-2358. NDCA Professional Development funds available for qualifying individuals or organizations who may be interested in attending this conference. For more information, visit: www.nd.gov/arts/grants/prof_dev_howtoapply.htm, or call 701-328-7594. Online Legal Primers on the Arts A new web site, www.thelawportal.info, offers legal primers for artists and arts organizations, covering topics that range from the traditional and familiar (such as copyright) to the new and sometimes obscure (two-way broadband network access), and from the personal (how to find healthy materials) to the professional (how to develop contracts) to the political (free speech).
Event and Exhibit Calendars, and Arts Opportunities 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 comserv@nd.gov. Check out the current Arts Opportunities available on the NDCA web site!
Did you Know... Record-Breaking Giving in 2006: More than 20 Americans contributed at least $100-million to charity last year, a Chronicle survey finds. Twenty-one Americans gave at least $100-million to charitable causes last year, breaking a new record in philanthropic giving, according to The Chronicle's annual ranking of the 60 most-generous Americans. In 2005, 11 people gave that much. Warren E. Buffett's $43.5-billion donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several other organizations was the biggest charitable commitment, but even without that money, 2006 was a blockbuster year. Not counting Mr. Buffett's gifts, wealthy Americans committed $7-billion, compared with $4.3-billion in 2005. Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy, February 22, 2007 Foundation Giving Continued Double-Digit Growth in 2006: Establishment of New Foundations and Pharmaceutical Foundations Contributed to Higher Level of Giving. Giving by the nation's 71,000 grantmaking foundations rose to $40.7 billion in 2006, according to Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook (2007 Edition), released by the Foundation Center. This estimated 11.7 percent gain followed a 14.3 percent increase in 2005. U.S. foundations last reported consecutive years of double-digit growth in giving during the period 1996 to 2001. Looking ahead, grantmakers appeared optimistic about continued funding increases in 2007. Source: Foundation Center, April 3, 2007
Other Resources Sell Your Arts/Crafts Online at PrairieWorksMall.com Prairie Works is organized to empower rural and isolated North Dakota artists and artisans to market their crafts and gain access to professional networks. Its purpose is to promote access to, and development of, arts in rural and tribal communities in North Dakota. Prairie Works is an organization founded to continue the art and craft heritage of rural ND artists by providing a source to market and sell their creative products. Prairie Works is providing the On-Line Gallery, a web site to sell art and craft work that ND artists, crafters and art entrepreneurs have created. The arts/crafts of Prairie Works will consist of quality, originality, creativity, and use of appropriate techniques. All work must be handmade by the ND artisan. For more information; to become a member; and/or to sell your arts/crafts online, please visit www.prairieworksmall.com. Prairie Independent Introducing the "Prairie Independent" Bismarck-Mandan's newest community newspaper of people, places and events. The "Prairie Independent" is available at over 130 locations including community coffee shops, restaurants, waiting rooms, bars, entertainment centers, convenience stores, churches and at the Prairie Independent office. The "Prairie Independent" is a Free publication, if you are interested in advertising availability or offering the "Prairie Independent" to your customers, please contact Don Morrison at don@ndpeople.org, or 701-527-0060. Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) The focus of SEA is on the business of art. SEA was created with the idea that more artists will succeed if they have business skills, knowledge, resources, and contacts. Through artist-led conferences, a website full of resources and articles, and educational tools like the award winning Entrepreneurial Artist DVD; SEA helps artists turn their passions into a living. SEA is for college students, serious high school students, artists, and educators. Their mission is to provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist. more on SEA... "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. United States Artists (USA) USA is a new organization dedicated to the support of America's finest living artists. Artists now have a home where they may find significant private funding to ignite the creativity that makes this country great. USA was launched in September 2005 with $20 million in seed funding provided by a coalition of leading foundations—Ford, Rockefeller, Prudential, and Rasmuson—in an act of unprecedented private investment in individual artists and the creative potential of America. Their initial investment enables them to pilot the USA Fellows program, awarding unrestricted $50,000 grants to fifty artists each year beginning in 2006. USA's long-term vision is to create an organization dedicated to the unlimited promise of our finest artists. Their horizon line is not three, five, or 25 years, but rather 100 years and beyond. Building on their base of private funding, their aspiration is to be permanently endowed. more on United States Artists… 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
The North Dakota Council on the Arts is the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout North Dakota, and is funded by the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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