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The Blue Moon is published bi-monthly by the
Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet. Please send
comments, questions and information to the Blue Moon, Kentucky Arts Council,
Old Capitol Annex, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 or call
502-564-3757, toll free 1-888-833-2787.
E-mail:
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTHERN ARTS FEDERATION
Southern Visions invites you to assist us in selecting new
traveling exhibits to pursue adding to our roster! Listed below are
descriptions and images from a number of possible traveling exhibits we are
considering at this time. After reviewing the description click on any of the
links along the way to complete our online survey.
African American Art from the Paul R. Jones Collection
Grand
Ole Opry
Images of the South in Popular Sheet Music
Latino Culture in
the South
Red Beans and Rice: Asian Artists in the New South
Rhythm
and Roots: Music Traditions of the American South
Sacred Steel
Selected Works by SouthernArtistry.org Artists
Works by Southern Women
from the Morris Museum of Art's Southern Collection
For more information, visit
www.southarts.org
NEWS FROM CPANDA
The Cultural Policy & the Arts National Data Archive, is an
interactive digital archive of data on the arts and cultural policy in the U.S.
available for research and statistical analysis, with data on artists, arts and
cultural organizations, audiences, and support for arts and culture.
CPANDA's staff are busily preparing a new, vibrant, easy-to-use
CPANDA Web Site. Releases of data sets and quick facts are temporarily on hold
pending the release of the redesigned site.
CPANDA’s new features, as well as the usual data set and
quick fact announcements can be found at
www.cpanda.org. You can
subscribe to CPANDA E-News, an electronic newsletter that will notify you when
new data sets are available on the CPANDA website and
www.cpanda.org/news/newsletter.html
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS' E-ADVOCACY CENTER CONTINUES TO BE A
SUCCESS
Americans for the Arts' E-Advocacy Center continues to be a key
component of our legislative successes. Since Arts Advocacy Day on March 14,
2005, our online advocates have sent more than 14,000 messages to Members of
Congress in all 50 states on issues ranging from the Congressional Arts Caucus
floor amendment vote to urging Senators to join the new Senate Cultural Caucus.
In addition, we continue to grow our e-advocacy activist list-now over
42,000-with timely action alerts and updates.
2005 CRAFT RESEARCH FUND GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design was awarded $95,000
for Craft Research Fund Projects and Graduate Research for critical writing on
studio craft and craft research in early April. This is the first year of a
three-year pilot granting program to expand scholarly research on American
studio craft. A panel of four peer reviewers evaluated the 57 applications for
Project Grants and the 12 applications for Graduate Research, awarding six
Projects Grants totaling $75,000 and four Graduate Research grants of $5,000
each. The Craft Research Fund was created to foster and expand scholarly
research on studio craft of artists working in the United States.
www.craftcreativitydesign.org
TOOLS TO IMPROVE CULTURAL TOURISM
Arts Marketing Institute Fellow Felicia Shaw has created a web
primer on how communities can begin developing their cultural heritage assets
to increase tourism. It has handy features such as tools to identify a
community's cultural assets; how to measure readiness to launch a cultural
tourism campaign; tips on how to shape a story that will capture visitors'
imaginations; and how to get organized, find partners, build infrastructure,
and market and promote your brand identity to finally welcome new visitors.
Plus, there's a comprehensive list of professional associations and service
organizations. For more information visit cac.ca.gov/ami/ct.
CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION GRANTS PROGRAM 2005-2006
The Classics for Kids Foundation is currently accepting grant
applications from nonprofit music programs serving youth grades 3-12 for
matching grants for stringed instruments that are beautiful, sound terrific,
and are easy for children to play; world-class mentoring by renowned cellist,
Michael Reynolds. Details about Classics for Kids Foundation, grant criteria,
and applications are available online. Grants are open to nonprofit
organizations or to private studios with a nonprofit partner. Deadline: Open.
For more information visit www.classicsforkids.org.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS 2005 ARTIST
CONFERENCE
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) announces
its 2005 Artist Conference, The Creative Life: Roadmapping Your Success as an
Art Show Artist. The conference will be held at the Maumee Bay Lodge, outside
Toledo, OH. This conference is the only one of its kind that focuses directly
on artists who participate in art shows, fairs, and festivals, and is open to
all artists and show directors. This year's conference offers particular
emphasis on business and marketing issues for artists. Dates: July 24-26, 2005.
www.naia-artist.org/work/ac/2005/index.htm
2005 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS AGENCIES ANNUAL
MEETING
The 2005 National Assembly of Arts Agencies annual meeting,
"Shaping Cultural Landscapes," will be held in Boise, Idaho, and will be hosted
by the Idaho Commission on the Arts. "Shaping Cultural Landscapes" will bring
together state arts agency staff, volunteer leaders, and colleagues to explore
the application of change management in the public sector; to examine
innovative approaches to the stewardship of cultural resources; and to develop
communications tactics that help opinion leaders recognize and support our
work. Dates: September 8-11, 2005. For more information visit
http://www.nasaa-arts.org/nasaanews/nasaa_am_05.shtml.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS JOB BANK
Have you used the Americans for the Arts Job Bank this month?
It's a free service and links you to jobs in the arts as well as other
regional, local, and discipline-based job banks from across the country. Post
your job or resume today. You may also purchase job ads for inclusion in the
Monthly Wire.
Visit Americans For The Arts at
www.artsusa.org.
THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CULTURES PRESENTS OPEN DIALOGUE
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Association of American Cultures would like to invite you to join
your colleagues in the arts at our national Open Dialogue, August 18-21, 2005,
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The theme of this year's workshop is Utilizing the
Arts as a Catalyst for Change and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Art Council.
This marks the twenty-year anniversary of The Association of
American Cultures Open Dialogues. Every two years, culturally diverse leaders
and activists in the arts from across America gather to discuss the issues of
relevance and importance to their community. At every Open Dialogue, those in
attendance benefit from networking with a diverse group of people, from various
artistic organizations. You will gain the advantage of others' knowledge and
successes, and have a valuable forum for your own experiences.
Share your vision, renew your enthusiasm, and expand your
perspective by joining in the celebration! Reservations are being accepted now.
Visit www.taac.com to make
arrangements for you and your colleagues to attend. Early reservations receive
special discounts!
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