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October 2017 ASCA News
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Photo: L. Saunders McNeill
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News for the ASCA Communique?
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Submit articles, short notices, calls for art or RFPs for ASCA to consider including in the next Communique.
Contact Saunders McNeill at
[email protected]
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This month we celebrate all Alaskans who care about self-expression and creativity in their daily lives.
The Alaska license plate project, "Artistic License", is one example of how a small, innovative idea can become a platform for civic engagement. This friendly competition is way for Alaskans to weigh in on the importance of self-expression and connection to this remarkable place we call home. Over 15,000 Alaskans of all ages have voted so far!
We are grateful for new friends and the unexpected connections that have emerged through this inaugural project. This is also the first time Alaska artists have been invited to submit license plate designs. For every plate purchased, thirty-three dollars will benefit communities around the state through ASCA's grants and programs in support of our mission to serve all Alaskans.
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Andrea Noble-Pelant, Rosanne Gilfillan and Puck consider their ARTPl8 life sized license plate options. Photo: L. Saunders McNeill
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This year's Alaska Travel Industry Association Annual 2017 Conference overlooked a bustling Kodiak Harbor
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Alaska State Council on the Arts staff was privileged to participate in and learn from Alaska Travel Industry Association's Marketing Rural Tourism Summit. Presenters shared their ideas about the successes and challenges that rural tourism marketing pose for their communities and tourism and travel businesses. They described the special qualities of rural Alaska they consider when they market their product, experience and destination.
Almost fifty ATIA members attended this year's summit, who represented a broad spectrum of statewide businesses, leaders and agency staff.
Collaboration, community input, localized inve
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ATIA Rural Summit presenter, Stephen Blanchet teaches attendees the Blackfish song and dance motions
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stment, capitalizing on rural resident expertise and long term relationship building were all bedrock components of their work.
Arts, culture, science and nature are known key ingredients that help advance interest and participation in Alaska rural tourism. The Alaska State Council on the Arts is grateful to have learned more about the ATIA sector and shared ways we can contribute to the entrepreneurial and creative efforts of Alaska's rural tourism market.
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Alaska Travel Industry Association and the city of Kodiak hosted nearly four hundred citizens at this year's convening - a diverse group representative of Alaska's vibrant and complex tourism and travel industries.
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Rasmuson Foundation: Individual Artist Awards Program
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Rasmuson Foundation is accepting nominations for the
2018 Distinguished Artist Award, part of the foundation's
Individual Artist Awards program. The deadline for nominating artists for this grant award is December 15, 2017. The nomination period is earlier than in previous years, with the change intended to provide greater clarity between the Distinguished Artist Award program and Rasmuson Foundation's Project Award and Fellowship grants for artists.
Rasmuson Foundation offers one $40,000 Distinguished Artist Award annually in recognition of an Alaskan's creative excellence over multiple decades and significant artistic accomplishments. These artists have chosen to make their lives and careers in Alaska, thereby contributing to the state's cultural richness. An Alaska-based arts panel is responsible for recommending the Distinguished Artist each year. Distinguished Artist recipients are full-time professional artists in most cases, and will be recognized by peers and experts across the state as among the most accomplished in their field. Nominees may work in any artistic discipline. Past recipients of the Distinguished Artist Award are Gertrude Svarny of Unalaska; Garry Kaulitz and Don Decker of Anchorage; Peggy Shumaker, Kes Woodward, John Luther Adams and John Haines of Fairbanks; Teri Rofkar of Sitka; Rie Munoz of Juneau; Ron Senungetuk of Homer; Sylvester Ayek of Nome; and Delores Elizabeth Churchill, Ray Troll and Nathan Jackson of Ketchikan.
Rasmuson Foundation Project Award and Fellowship grant application dates have also changed. The period for artists to apply for these grants opens January 15, 2018 and closes March 1, 2018. A Project Award is a $7,500 grant for an artist to complete a specific project, and the Fellowship is an $18,000 unrestricted grant to be used to help in an artist's continued growth and development. Project Award and Fellowship recipients will be selected by a panel of artists and arts experts from across the country. A celebration and announcement of all three Individual Artist Award recipients will occur in May 2018. Visit
Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Awards to learn more about the application process and programs.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2018 Governor's Arts and Humanities Awards
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Each year, any individuals, organizations, or institutions that have made a significant contribution to the arts and humanities in Alaska are eligible to be nominated by the public for an award, with the exception of current ASCA or Forum Council/Board members, staff or prior Award recipients.
The Alaska State Council on the Arts, Alaska Humanities Forum, and the Office of the Governor will select award recipients, based on publicly submitted nominees.
The Governor's Arts and Humanities Awards ceremony will be held at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center in Juneau, Alaska on February 8, 2018.
2018 Arts Award Categories
Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Native Arts and Languages is a
warded to an individual or organization whose work furthers traditional Alaska Native language or culture.
Arts Business Leadership is a
warded to a business whose fiscal generosity and participation has made a substantial impact on the arts in Alaska; a business that has used the arts to propel its success; programs that engage employees with creativity and other community activities that support arts and business partnerships; a business dedicated to promoting the arts through administrative and professional efforts.
Individual Artist is awarded based on artistic leadership, distinction and merit; Recognition of artistic contribution to the state or community through previous honors and awards, reviews or articles; Longevity of impact to state or community.
2018 Distinguished Service to the Humanities Award Categories
Three awards recognize those Alaska individuals or organizations that have worked to connect Alaskans and strengthen communities; whose efforts have contributed to telling the stories of our past, present, and future; and whose work has helped build a more culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and equitable Alaska where people are engaged, informed, and connected. These three awards honor the well-established - as well as those lesser known - that have stepped up and made an impact in our communities and in our state.
Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Education Award recognizes an Alaska individual or organization that has helped strengthen communities by contributing to a better understanding of the world, one another, and the human experience.
Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Leadership Award recognizes an Alaska individual or organization that has helped strengthen communities through their commitment to improve Alaska's social, economic, and civic life.
Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Community Award recognizes an Alaska individual or organization that has helped strengthen communities by forging connections between people across race, class, and cultural divides.
For questions about the Governor's Arts and Humanities Awards, or for more information, contact the Alaska State Council on the Arts at 1.888.278.7424 or 907.269.6610. Or email us at
[email protected]
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Cultural Collaborations Access and Excursion Grants Now Open for FY18
Harper Arts Touring Fund Grants Now Open for FY18
Artists in Schools | Statewide Teaching Artist Roster FY18 Round II
Draft Review Deadline: October 15, 2017
Application Deadline: November 1, 2017
Cultural Collaborations Project Grants FY18 RoundII
Draft Review Deadline: November 15, 2017
Application Deadline: December 1, 2017
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Calls for Art and Requests for Proposals
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Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) Percent for Art
Tununak K - 12 School Renovation and Addition
Deadline: October 27, 2017 before 3:00 p.m. AST
Qualified artists are encouraged to submit proposals which will be evaluated by a selection committee and recommendations presented to the Capital Projects Contract Manager within 15 business days of the proposal due date. The selected artist will be notified by November 3, 2017. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond.
Contact Dennis Cobos to obtain proposal documents and direct questions at (907) 543-4919 or
[email protected].
Mail proposal submissions to:
Dennis Cobos, Contract Manager
Capital Projects Division
Lower Kuskokwim School District
P.O. Box 305
Bethel, Alaska 99559-0305
Hand deliver proposals to:
Dennis Cobos
District Office, Room 232
Lower Kuskokwim School District
1004 Ron Edwards Way
Bethel, AK 99559-0305
Fairbanks Arts Association Bear Gallery Exhibition Call for Art
Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2017, 9:59 pm AST
Fairbanks Arts Association invites artists, artisans, and curators from across Alaska to submit their digital portfolios of artwork for solo, curated, or group exhibition in the Bear Gallery for the 2019 exhibition year. FAA will receive applications through
CaFÉ (Call for Entry.org) . Go to FAA's entry on the CaFÉ website to review submission requirements and submit a portfolio for review. Call 907-456-6485 ext. 226 or email
[email protected] with questions or for more information.
First Peoples Fund: Call for 2018 Fellows
Deadline for applications: October 31, 2017
First Peoples Fund provides fellowship opportunities in
Artists in Business Leadership and
Cultural Capital that help Native artists and culture bearers to strengthen their business skills and to ensure that art, culture and ancestral knowledge are passed from one generation to the next. Selection notification is by December 1, 2017 with fellowships starting January 2018.
Contact Denise Miller at (605) 348-024 or
[email protected] for more information on how to apply for a fellowship.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation: On Screen/In Person Call for Film Submissions
Deadline to apply: November 20, 2017
Apply for the opportunity to take your film on the road with Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's film touring program. All-expense-paid tours connect filmmakers with new audiences across the mid-Atlantic region. On Screen/In Person provides opportunities for independent filmmakers to tour throughout the mid-Atlantic region with their recent films and foster greater understanding and appreciation of their work through direct audience engagement.
Nonprofit venues and arts organizations in the mid-Atlantic region apply to partner with Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and serve as host sites for the touring filmmakers. Six films and filmmakers are selected to tour by the appointed host sites through a competitive review process. Each selected filmmaker is scheduled to visit between five and ten host sites during a tour of approximately two-to-three weeks. Each engagement on a tour includes a public screening preceded or followed by a question and answer session with the filmmaker, and a community engagement activity collaboratively developed by the filmmaker and the local host site.
Filmmakers receive paid travel expenses, a $200 per diem for each calendar day the filmmaker is on tour and a $400 stipend from each host site/screening engagement.
The Anchorage Museum invites entries to the All-Alaska Biennial 2018
Deadline: June 15, 2018
The All-Alaska Biennial features contemporary work by Alaska artists. This juried exhibition is a continuation of the Anchorage Museum's
All-Alaska Juried and
Earth, Fire & Fibre exhibitions, which began more than 30 years ago to encourage the creation of new works by Alaska artists in all media. The process is open to Alaskan artists working in all media, including digital and new media.
This exhibition will open to the public November 2, 2018 in the 3rd floor galleries of the
Anchorage Museum. The All-Alaska Biennial will travel to other venues in Alaska after it closes in Anchorage March 3, 2019.
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Grants and Funding
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Alaska Community Foundation Strengthening Organizations Grant
The
Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) offers the
Strengthening Organizations grant program with the goal of funding projects that will help Alaska nonprofits become better equipped to meet their missions. This program seeks applications for projects that will directly enhance the work of the applicant organization, making it stronger with well-organized systems in place and skilled employees who have the training and resources to successfully provide services.
Eligible nonprofit organizations apply for grants to build the capacity of their organizations. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)3 nonprofit, or equivalent, organizations located in the state of Alaska. Equivalent organizations may include tribes, schools, churches, local government agencies and programs.
To best position your application for success, applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with ACF staff ahead of time to discuss their project and to submit a draft proposal for review by ACF staff. Draft reviews are available. Please contact ACF program staff via email:
[email protected] or by phone: 907-334-6700 for a draft review. More information and links to the online application system are available at
www.alaskacf.org.
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Education and Youth
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National Guild for Community Arts Education: Conference for Community Arts Education
November 15-18, 2017 | San Francisco/Oakland
Registration Open
The Conference for Community Arts Education is registering now. The Conference for Community Arts Education addresses the specific needs of nonprofit arts education organizations and provides support for expanding equitable access to arts learning opportunities in communities across the country. Join more than 800 leaders from across the country-staff, teaching artists, trustees, students, and our partners in other sectors-as we explore innovative ideas and practical strategies for growing programs, securing financial support, and increasing impact and participation. For complete information including registration, prices & policies and the complete program, visit their
website
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Professional Development
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First Peoples Fund: Call for 2018 Fellows
Deadline for applications: October 31, 2017
First Peoples Fund provides fellowship opportunities in
Artists in Business Leadership and
Cultural Capital that help Native artists and culture bearers to strengthen their business skills and to ensure that art, culture and ancestral knowledge are passed from one generation to the next. Selection notification is by December 1, 2017 with fellowships starting January 2018.
Contact Denise Miller at (605) 348-024 or
[email protected] for more information on how to apply for a fellowship.
Foraker Group Classes and Professional Development Opportunities
Enrich your management skills, strengthen your understanding of your role as a board member, or start your journey in nonprofit best practices with
The Foraker Group community classes. Learn more about The Foraker Group's
Educational Opportunities
and visit their
Class Calendar
for a complete list of offerings. Contact
Kate O'Brien, 907-743-1200 for more information.
National Arts Marketing Project Conference Registration Now Open
Memphis, TN | November 11-13 | Americans for the Arts
On November 10-13, join more than 650 of your fellow arts marketers to explore and answer the question, What's next? New skills, new tactics, new ways to tell stories and new visions - the 2017 NAMP Conference is THE conference to take your career to the next level and help define what is next for arts marketing.
This year, over 100 experts and more than 30 sessions will focus on cutting edge technology and the latest innovations across:
- Storytelling
- Cultural Equity
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media
- Evaluation and Analytics
- Growth and New Revenue Streams
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Employment
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Alaska Humanities Forum
Deadline to apply: Until filled
The Alaska Humanities Forum, whose mission is to connect Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences that positively change lives and empower communities, has announced hire openings for a number of professional positions including Public Programming Coordinator and Leadership Programs Manager. Go to
https://www.akhf.org/employment for more information about the positions and how to apply.
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is Hiring
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center has multiple job opportunities for which they are hiring until filled including: Curator of Contemporary Indigenous Art and Culture, Guest Curator, William E. Davis Internship, Senior Collections Manager, Visitor Services Assistant.
Visit their
website
for extended position descriptions and application.
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Items of Interest
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The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has developed a new NASAA research resource to better understand how state arts agencies serve diverse populations.
Visualizing Grant Diversity: The Demographics of State Arts Agency Grants shows how state arts agency funding reaches low-income communities, populations of color, various age groups and individuals with disabilities. As the arts and culture sector's endeavor to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, an important step is to examine the locations and beneficiaries of arts funding. Visualizing Grant Diversity data helps state arts agencies to do this by showing where activities are taking place and which populations are being reached. This new resource is designed to inform both policy and practice.
New Resources Summarize IMLS Support for Museums and Libraries in Each State
Washington, DC -
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) released reports with detailed views of IMLS funding for the past six years (FY 2011 through FY 2016) for every state across the nation and the District of Columbia. It is the first time the agency has compiled information across the agency's museum and library programs by state in this manner. The documents will serve as a one-stop information source with data that are publicly available but are currently distributed across multiple data sets or databases.
The IMLS funding report for each state includes total dollars and counts of IMLS grants and awards, as well as amounts of grantee matches or state government maintenance of effort levels. It lists museums and libraries receiving IMLS awards and grants, and provides descriptions of the library Grants to States program projects. It also includes information about geographic distribution of grants across the state. With charts, tables, and maps, the reports help the reader to find valuable information easily and make state-by-state comparisons.
Americans for the Arts: Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 Impact Report and Resources
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 is
Americans for the Arts' fifth study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry's impact on the economy. It documents the economic contributions of the arts in 341 diverse communities and regions across the country, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nationally, the nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $166.3 billion of economic activity during 2015-$63.8 billion in spending by arts and cultural organizations and an additional $102.5 billion in event-related expenditures by their audiences. This activity supported 4.6 million jobs and generated $27.5 billion in revenue to local, state, and federal governments (a yield well beyond their collective $5 billion in arts allocations).
By every measure, the results are impressive. This study puts to rest a misconception that communities support arts and culture at the expense of local economic development. In fact, communities are investing in an industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism. Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 shows conclusively that, locally as well as nationally, the arts mean business!
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ASCA Staff
Andrea Noble-Pelant, Executive Director
L. Saunders McNeill, Community and Native Arts Program Director
Laura Forbes, Arts in Education Program Director
Keren Lowell, Administrative Assistant III
Janelle Matz, Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Manager
ASCA Council
Adelheid "Micky" Becker (Anchorage)
Alice Bioff (Nome)
Benjamin Brown, Chair (Juneau)
Peggy Ferguson (Fairbanks)
Charlotte Fox (Anchorage)
Cordelia Kellie (Wasilla)
Patrick Race (Juneau)
Charles "Charlie" Sears (Anchorage)
Jeffry Silverman (Anchorage)
Mary Wegner (Sitka)
Kes Woodward, Vice Chair (Fairbanks)
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