September 25, 2024 | Issue 103 | |
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REJUVENATE
self-care offerings
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CONNECT
opportunities that
bring people together
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ELEVATE
tips from experts
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The Affordable Art Fair NYC returns for its 36th edition on September 25–29 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, showcasing 77 galleries with artworks priced between $100 and $12,000. The fair offers unique programs daily, from a Private View for collectors to a donation event benefiting NYC schools, Art After Dark, artist meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a vibrant, accessible experience for all.
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Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings: Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation. This is a virtual offering from Pratt Institute and is free & open to all.
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During a lecture at Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts, renowned photographer Stephen Shore abruptly halted his talk, addressing the audience’s distraction by mobile phones. Calling out the lack of attention, he left the stage, sparking a debate about modern-day focus. If you were in the audience, would you have reacted the same way—or defended the use of devices in a different light?
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We just launched our new National Resource Hub!
This ever-growing resource center covers various topics, offers resource guides, videos, and articles, and allows you to add your own resources!
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Guide: An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief
The NCAPER Field Guide, produced with support from the NEA and Mellon Foundation, helps artists and arts organizations navigate federal disaster relief. It highlights key programs like FEMA and SBA assistance, clarifies what’s available, and helps determine if pursuing aid is worthwhile. Curious about how federal relief can impact the arts sector in times of crisis? The guide offers essential insights you won’t want to miss.
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Attend: How to Engage in Activism Safely and Effectively
This event is one of Pratt Institute's Critical Conversation events. The program will provide an opportunity to engage in discussions about activism both on and off campus. Participants will explore various forms of activism, safety tips, and community standards, as well as additional ways to get involved!
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCY ACTION
A small action that you can do to help you prepare and survive an emergency!
Do you know where your children are?
Know how to reconnect with your family (and friends) if you're separated during a disaster or emergency. Use this online form to create a Family Emergency Communication Plan, which you can receive by email as a confidential PDF file once complete. English and Spanish.
Get Started →
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The National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) is an eight-month, no-cost leadership development program for early- to mid-career Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the arts and culture sector. Fellows gain access to experts, anti-racist leadership strategies, and national networking opportunities. Eligible candidates must reside in the U.S. or its jurisdictions, identify as arts administrators or enthusiasts, and have limited leadership development experience. LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those in rural areas are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: October 13, 2024
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Apply: 2024/25 SNAAP Research Fellows
SNAAP’s 12-month Research Fellowship is open to researchers from any discipline, including faculty, graduate students, and non-academic researchers. Applicants may submit proposals individually or as a team, with each project receiving an award. Fellows are expected to use the 2022 SNAAP database to create a peer-reviewed journal article, white paper, or report, along with a SNAAP DataBrief. No indirect costs are accepted for institutional recipients.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Grant Amount: $5,000
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Apply: Augusta Sculpture Trail 2024-2025
The Augusta Sculpture Trail, managed by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, invites artists aged 18 and older who reside in the U.S. to apply for a temporary outdoor installation of their pre-existing sculptures. Professional sculptors are preferred, and each artist can submit multiple applications for different sculptures. The selected works must be suitable for outdoor conditions and safe for public interaction. Greater Augusta Arts Council employees and Public Art Advisory Panel members are ineligible to apply.
Deadline: October 4, 2024
Honorarium: $3,000
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Apply: 2024 Traffic Cabinet Wrap Program
The Lone Tree Arts Commission is seeking original designs from Colorado artists to cover traffic signal and utility boxes with vibrant vinyl wraps. Artists should avoid common local iconography and ensure designs are suitable for all ages. Each artist or team may submit up to three designs, which will be reviewed for creativity and quality. Applicants must be Colorado residents, and community or student groups are welcome to apply.
Deadline: October 7, 2024
Award: $500
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Artists Thrive now has it's own community forum! Join conversations with other artists, arts educators, arts administrators, etc.
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