Calling all arts groups! AC5 is partnering with Pro Arts, Inc, an East Bay non-profit, in their efforts to compile their 2007 Directory for East Bay Arts. This is the event publication for East Bay Open Studios, and for the first time it will include a resource directory of arts groups, performing groups, community galleries, non-profits, businesses, cultural art spaces, performance venues, etc.

The Directory will have a wide distribution throughout the East Bay, including publication in multiple issues of the East Bay Express and availability on-line. AC5 feels it is important that Contra Costa County be well-represented in the Directory, and wants to help in "getting the word out" about all the fantastic arts opportunities available in Contra Costa County.

We know who many of you are, but it's time to get our records up to date. This is the perfect opportunity to do that. Please email us by March 30 at ac5@ac5.org with the following information:

• Organization or Business Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Web address
• A one-line description of your organization/business. The description should include the type of group you are, for example: a non-profit, a for-profit business, an agency of local government, a commission, council, collective, working group,etc.

Performer/Educator Positions Available

KAISER PERMANENTE'S Educational Theatre Programs department is seeking Performer/Educators for full-time salary plus benefits positions. Those hired will perform and educate in schools to inspire young people to make informed decisions about their health.

Auditions: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 and Wednesday, May 2, 2007

For more information, email etpauditions@kp.org or call (510) 987-4089.

To apply, please email resumes and headshots to: monica.n.morris@kp.org by Monday, April 23, 2007.

CALLS TO ARTISTS:

Brentwood Art, Wine and Jazz Festival

The Brentwood Arts Commission's sixth annual Art, Wine and Jazz Festival will be held September 29 and 30 in historic old town Brentwood. They are seeking artists who wish to sell their original art at the Festival. Applications will be juried. Interested artists should contact Fridley and Associates at 1-800-306-3673 or email saunief@aol.com for an application form, or for more information.

Northern California Arts, Inc. "Bold Expressions" Exhibition

Northern California Arts, Inc. is holding its 52nd Annual International Art Exhibition, "Bold Expressions", October 2 - October 27, 2007. Artists are encouraged to enter this prestigious art show. NCA Inc. celebrates a 68 year history as one of the oldest art organizations of active artists in Northern California.

Entries will be judged by slides; entry deadline August 11, 2007. For PROS send SASE to NCA, Inc, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608, attn: Anje Olmstead. Email anje@msca.net .

February 15, 2007 Symposium Now Being Shown on CCTV

On Thursday, February 15, 2007 California Lawyers for the Arts, in association with the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, presented the second Symposium on California Arts and Healthy Communities at The Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

This symposium will be broadcast on CCTV on:

• Tuesday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m.
• Monday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 25 at 8 p.m.

CCTV is Comcast Channel 27. Astound customers in Walnut Creek and Concord may view the program on Channel 32. For more air times, please consult the Program Schedule on the CCTV website.