MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY!
Since 1996, AC5 has sponsored the Arts Recognition Awards, a program that honors individuals whose work in arts and culture has had a significant impact on the quality of life in Contra Costa County. This year's award winners will be honored at a public celebration at the Soda Center at St. Mary's College in Moraga, where they will receive their award on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 4 p.m. Awards will be presented by the Honorable Supervisor Gayle Uilkema from District 2, who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. To reserve a seat at this free public event, send an email to
anne@ac5.org,or call 925-646-2278.
The awardees were nominated by community members, and selected by an independent panel of judges. This year's award winners all work tirelessly to bring arts and culture to our community. They include: Jerrold Hatchett of Richmond, an arts enthusiast and volunteer; Joan Landis of Pinole, arts volunteer and President of the Pinole Artisans; Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff of Pleasant Hill, a writer, teacher, and youth program organizer; Oscar Reynolds of Walnut Creek,composer and performer of Bolivian music; and the Richmond Art Center, which for over 70 years has provided world class gallery exhibitions and arts classes to the community.
They include: Jerrold Hatchett of Richmond, an arts enthusiast and volunteer; Joan Landis of Pinole, arts volunteer and President of the Pinole Artisans; Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff of Pleasant Hill, a writer, teacher, and youth program organizer; Oscar Reynolds of Walnut Creek,composer and performer of Bolivian music; and the Richmond Art Center, which for over 70 years has provided world class gallery exhibitions and arts classes to the community.
SHIFTING PERCEPTIONS ON THE URBAN EDGE
Representing District 3, the newest art passages exhibit explores the effects of development on rural communities in the Brentwood area. This exhibit, "Shifting Perceptions on the Urban Edge," can be viewed from August 5 - October 1, 2008 at the County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, in Martinez, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
In the past 14 years, Brentwood's population has grown from 7,500 to 47,000 people, making it one of the fastest growing cities in California. This exhibit of contemporary and historical photographs and farming objects tells the stories of family farmers living and working on the edge of this rapidly developing city. Doreen Pierce Forlow, a photographer whose work is exhibited in "Shifting Perspectives on the Urban Edge," comes from a farming family and found a natural connection to the farmers she photographed. This exhibit was conceived by Gail Wadsworth, who has a background in International Agricultural Development and Fine Arts, and is sponsored by The East Contra Costa Historical Society with support from the California Council for the Humanities. (Photo courtesy of the East Contra Costa Historical Society).
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDIA AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS
In the fall of 2008, The Creative Work Fund will invite letters of inquiry for projects in which artists and nonprofit organizations collaborate to create new works. The deadline for receipt of letters of inquiry is 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2008. Projects featuring traditional artists or media artists are eligible to apply.
- Media artists create works for film, video, video or sound installations, radio, or computer-based media.
- Traditional artists create in art forms learned as part of the cultural life of a group of people whose members have a common ethnic heritage, language, religion, occupation, or region. These expressions are deeply rooted in and reflect a community's shared standards of beauty, values, or life experiences. Often they are learned orally or by emulation. Traditional artists may excel as individual artists, work as a group, or work collectively. They may produce works in a variety of forms-oral traditions, performances, crafts, multi-disciplinary works, and others.
Collaborating artists must reside and organizations must be based in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Stanislaus. Creative Work Fund grants range from $10,000-$40,000. For detailed guidelines and a schedule of informational seminars, visit www.creativeworkfund.org.
Two seminars for applicants are scheduled in Contra Costa County:
- Wednesday, September 24, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Ygnacio Library, Oak Grove, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA (co-hosted by AC5)
- Saturday, October 18, 11 am-12:30 pm, Richmond Recreation Center, 3230 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond
The Creative Work Fund is a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, also supported by generous grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation.
SAN RAMON ARTS FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS FOR 2008
The San Ramon Arts Foundation has awarded the following organizations in San Ramon grants for the year 2008:
San Ramon Valley Schools Instrumental Music Department's Low Brass Day (involving students from 34 schools in the San Ramon Valley and over 100 brass instrumentalists); The City of San Ramon to include San Ramon Parks and Community Service Projects of Children's and Adult's Productions at the Community Centers, Summer Concerts in Central Park the Youth Symphony; and to the San Ramon Community Theater.
The San Ramon Arts Foundation awards grants to individuals and organizations both public and private that provide artistic endeavors for the benefit of the residents of San Ramon. The Foundation's mission is to Encourage, Support, and Promote the arts within the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Valley. "We are pleased to be able to support these organizations and individuals who provide San the residents with opportunities to view, hear and experience the arts," said Mark Ballock, President.
Please visit the San Ramon Arts Foundation website www.sanramonarts.org to learn more about the foundation and the above projects and how to become involved in the arts.
ARTS OPPORTUNITIES:
CALL TO ARTISTS - SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL, Lodi, California
Entry Deadline: October 17, 2008
The 12th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival is soliciting original artwork for its juried Art Show. Art will be displayed as part of the Sandhill Crane Festival November 7-9, 2008, at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California.
Two categories are offered for entries: 1) Sandhill cranes or 2) other California wildlife and its habitats. Artwork will be judged on thematic relevance, artistic quality, and execution
Entry deadline is October 17, 2008. An entry form must be completed and submitted with your digital image or slide.
A full Art Show prospectus and entry form can be found at the Sandhill Crane Festival web site, www.cranefestival.com or requested by emailing the Art Committee at scfestart.gmail.com.
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CALL FOR TEACHER PARTICIPATION: DE YOUNG MUSEUM
Walking the Highlands: New Guinea Art, Orchids, and Birds in Golden Gate Park
The de Young Museum is planning a special exhibition on the arts of the New Guinea Highlands. The cultural and biological diversity of the region will be highlighted through programming and educational materials that take the exhibition beyond the walls of museum. A sketchbook will prompt students to explore the dynamics of Highlands ecosystems with a particular focus on the connections between art, orchids, and birds as seen at the de Young and the Conservatory of Flowers.
The de Young is looking for 3rd-6th grade educators who would work directly with museum curators and educators from the de Young, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the Academy of Sciences to develop the student sketchbook that will support the California State Content Standards in visual art and life sciences.
Participating teachers will be expected to attend 4 development meetings as well as create sketchbook activities specific to their grade level. Selected teachers will be compensated with a $1,000 honorarium for their contributions to the project.
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and an example of an interdisciplinary lesson plan that incorporates visual arts and life sciences. Applications should be sent to Laura Cassidy, de Young, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118.
Application deadline is September 15. For more information please contact Laura at LCassidy@famsf.org or 415.750.7663.
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