In this issue:

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRIMER WORKSHOP

• ART PASSAGES COMMEMORATES CESAR CHAVEZ

• IMPORTANT TAX INFO... Keep Your Nonprofit Status: FORM 990

• OPPORTUNITIES:

• Kaiser Permanente Hiring Performers/Educators - Deadline April 25, 2008
• Grants for Visual Artist's Residencies - Deadline May 16, 2008
• California State Fair Call for Entries - Visual Art -Entry Deadline May 30, 2008
• City of Richmond to Purchase Art

• AC5 on TV

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRIMER WORKSHOP

Save the Date - Monday, May 19, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Intellectual Property Primer: Copyright, Trademark and Patent - A must for all artists and entrepreneurs. Learn about ownership and protection of your work. This essential workshop will provide an overview of copyright, trademark and patent, define terms and cover issues including registration, infringement, fair use and licensing, non-disclosure agreements and trade secrets.

The workshop is scheduled for Monday, May 19 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Contra Costa County Office of Education, 77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill.

AC5 is co-hosting this workshop with California Lawyers for the Arts (C.L.A.). Cost is $15 for C.L.A. members and those who mention AC5 when registering, $25 regular price.

To register, call (415) 775-7200 ext. 107 or email ncalegal@calawyersforthearts.org (please include your arts discipline).

NEW ART PASSAGES SHOW COMMEMORATES CESAR CHAVEZ

Each year for the past fifteen years, the County Board of Supervisors has dedicated a Board meeting to a commemoration of Cesar Chavez. This event (April 1, 2008) included speakers, youth awards, music, and a luncheon.

For 2008, AC5 partnered with the event planning group to provide an exhibit of art dedicated to the theme "Together We Can Make a Difference". This exhibition, including the works of artists John Acosta, Iris Alfonso-Giebus, Jason Dube, Sally Ann Rodriguez, Angelica Samame, David Tafolla, and Tom Zamaria, will be in the County Administration Building at 651 Pine Street in Martinez during the month of April.

Our photo shows AC5's Exhibition Manager, Rebecca Ines, hanging a photograph of Cesar Chavez.

Keep Your Nonprofit Status: FORM 990

Starting in 2008 for annual year 2007, all nonprofits have to file some kind of documentation with the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Nonprofit organizations that do not file Form 990 (or the simplified versions of this form) for three consecutive years may lose their 501(c) status.

The California Arts Council encourages Californians to pass the word about the new Form 990 requirements to others in the nonprofit field, especially volunteers who may sit on the large number of small nonprofit boards. For more information about these issues, take a look at the IRS website for charities at www.irs.gov/charities. Published by the California Arts Council

OPPORTUNITIES:

Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theater Program now hiring performer/educators.

Full-time, approximately $3,199 per month, full medical and dental benefits, 401K, paid time off, paid travel, extensive performance and health educational training. The Educational Theatre Programs was developed to inspire children, teens and adults to make informed decisions about their health and to build stronger, healthier neighborhoods. To apply, please email resumes and head shots to: etpauditions@kp.org by Friday, April 25, 2008. For more information, call: 510-987-4089 or visit: http://kp.org/etp.

Grants for Visual Artist's Residencies

The Alliance of Artists Communities invites artists throughout the state of California to apply for the 2009 Visions from the New California Award. The six selected artists will receive a one-month residency at one of the participating residency programs* and a $4000 stipend to use as they choose. Each artist's residency experience and creative results will be documented in a widely distributed publication designed to assist the careers of the award recipients as well as publicize artist residency opportunities available to all artists. The deadline for submitting materials is May 16, 2008. Application materials including submission requirements are available at www.artistcommunities.org.

California State Fair Call for Entries - Visual Art

California Fine Art, the juried art show of the California State Fair, seeks entries from California artists aged 18 and over. Entries must be contemporary, completed within 2 years prior to deadline. Over $21,500 in prize money will be awarded. Entry fee is $20.00 per artwork. Divisions and Classes in all 2-D and 3-D media as well as film, video, animation, digital art, and photography. Special theme division includes: Western & Equine Art, Recycled Art, The Art of Culture, Vino! The Art of Wine, and "Hooray for Hollywood." Juried from digital images submitted on CD/DVD (do not send 35mm slides), see Handbook for details. Images must accompany entry form and fees. Prospectus, Rules Handbook and Entry Form available at www.bigfun.org (click on "Competitions" and scroll to "Fine Art" then click on the word "Handbook"). - Entry Deadline Friday, May 30, 2008. Contact: California Fine Art (916)263-3161

City of Richmond to Purchase Art

The City of Richmond is planning to purchase existing available artwork for public areas of two renovated Civic Center buildings. Artwork will be custom framed by the City and security mounted in corridors, conference rooms and elevator landings. A catalogue will be published to document the RCC renovation public art program, highlighting images celebrating aspects of Richmond's pride.

Professional artists from the nine Bay Area counties including: Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, Napa, Marin, Solano, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo. Submit no more than 5 images of available artwork, resume, statement of interest, image list, price list, etc.

Questions? Winifred Day, Richmond Civic Center Public Art Project Mgr., 510.533.8852, FAX questions to 510.533.8871

AC5 on TV

POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL RECITATION CONTEST

By encouraging high school students to memorize and perform great poems, Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class. This exciting program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Watch your local high school students performing at the first annual POETRY OUT LOUD competition for Contra Costa County, held on February 23, 2008 and sponsored by AC5. Airs regularly through April on CCTV, Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

KEEPERS OF THE FLAME

Five artists who have significantly enriched the cultural life of Contra Costa County were selected to receive the County Arts and Culture Commission's Arts Recognition Award for 2007. The honorees were selected by an independent panel of judges following a month-long nominating process. This video, Keepers of the Flame, introduces you to our five honorees and their unique contributions to the arts scene in Contra Costa County. Airs regularly through April on CCTV, Sundays at 8:20 p.m.

In addition to videos of AC5 events, we occasionally sponsor the airing of other arts programming of interest to the community. Currently these offerings include:

ARTS THAT CROSS BORDERS: Ecuador, Mexico & Peru

A 40 min. show where artists - musicians, dancers and a cartoneria (paper mache) artist - explain their art and the artistic process. Interviews accompanied by performance and a visit to the cartoneria artist's studio. Produced by Eve Ma. Check http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/ccctv/ for current air times.

IMPROVISING JEREZ-STYLE

As a writer, professor, dancer and now as a producer and director, Eve Ma has devoted years to honoring and promoting diversity in the arts. Her most recent work, Improvising Jerez-Style, takes a look at Jerez-style bulerias, a fast-paced improvised dance often considered the quintessential flamenco form, known for its passion. The film was shot in the city of Jerez in southern Spain and includes interviews with dancers such as Moralito Chico and Antonio de la Malena. Check http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/ccctv/ for current air times.

THE AMERICAN AVANT GARDE

Produced in Seattle, the American Avant Garde is a groundbreaking 30 minute TV show. It is a riveting look at filmmaking's back door - the world of cinematic innovation. Each week new films will be shown from emerging and established independent filmmakers. Interviews and overviews will be part of the show which will include mini-documentaries about this week's filmmakers, their past achievements and where they are taking film now. Airs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Contra Costa TV (CCTV) is Comcast Channel 27 and Astound Channel 32.

Contributors: Robin Moore & Pat Rusich

AC5 is partially funded by: