October 30, 2024 | Issue 105 | |
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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 Mindfulness Collaboratory, created by Dr. Esmilda Abreu and Rhonda Schaller, MPS, MBSR from Pratt Institute, invites you to learn about our upcoming program, The Mindfulness Collaboratory: Leading by Intention. This program focuses on contemplative leaders setting intentions to create resilient artistic communities through individual meditation skill share, collective support, and mindful leadership. Participants will meet over the course of 2025 to learn, meditate, discuss, grow, and lead together which will culminate in a capstone project shared with the group in early 2026.
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Two mysterious political statues in Washington, DC—one of Nancy Pelosi’s desk and another of a tiki torch mocking former President Trump—have drawn crowds just before Election Day. The installations, featuring satirical plaques referencing January 6 and Charlottesville, have sparked public reflection and debate. While some find them powerful reminders of recent events, others view them as inappropriate. Both statues are scheduled for removal before Election Day.
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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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Workshop: WAGENCY Tools
Tools in Hands is a participatory introduction to WAGENCY. Not a formal trade union, umbrella group, or guild, WAGENCY is an organizing infrastructure designed to increase workers’ individual bargaining power and build collective leverage in the arts. WAGENCY contains two calculators: The Fee Request Generator calculates artist fees according to the operating expenses of nonprofits as reported on their annual Form 990 tax filings and the Skills Calculator determines the fair market value of skills used by workers across the industry, drawing on the federal Standard Occupational Classification system and regional salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Date: November 3, 2024 at 3:00PM - 4:30PEST
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCY ACTION
A small action that you can do to help you prepare and survive an emergency!
One-stop shop for resources
Save this link to New York Foundation for the Arts' (NYFA) Current Disaster Resources in your emergency info folder. The page has info about current disasters plus links to a comprehensive list of national and state-specific resources.
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Apply: AAP Magazine - Street Photography Contest
The 44th issue of AAP Magazine will focus on 'Street Photography,' highlighting the genre that captures everyday life in public spaces. Photographers have documented urban environments since the invention of photography, with iconic figures like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Diane Arbus shaping its evolution. They invite photographers to submit cohesive portfolios showcasing unique moments, with winners receiving cash awards, publication in AAP Magazine, and global recognition. This is a chance to elevate your career and gain exposure in the photography industry.
Deadline: November 12, 2024
Prize: $1,000
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Apply: Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant
The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant, sponsored by the National Sculpture Society, is presented annually to a sculptor demonstrating exceptional skill with nature-inspired works in both round and bas-relief. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents without National Sculpture Society membership. The grant will be awarded in June 2025.
Deadline: November 4, 2024
Grant Amount: $5,000
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Check out 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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The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) wants you to join their next event in their Virtual Research Series, Creating an International Study of Artists: Lessons Learned with David McGraw! Session topics include recruiting volunteer participants, working with translators, creating international partnerships, and designing surveys and survey reports for an international pool of artists while recognizing (and retaining) a strong majority from the original country.
Date: November 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST
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Apply: LOI: Artistic Production Spring 2025
VIA Art Fund offers Artistic Production Grants twice a year, supporting individual artists, nonprofits, and institutions in creating new works outside traditional venues. Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000, with higher amounts reserved for permanent installations or works gifted to U.S. public collections. Eligible projects must have a confirmed exhibition venue and artist, focusing on impactful commissions in public spaces. Nonprofit status is required for organizations, and previous grantees must wait three years to reapply.
LOI Deadline: November 4, 2024
Grant Amount: $25,000 to $100,000
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Apply: California Documentary Project Grants
The California Documentary Project (CDP) grants support nonfiction media productions that explore the diverse narratives of California, seeking to highlight previously unheard perspectives on its cultures and histories. Grants range from $15,000 for Research and Development (R&D) to $50,000 for production. R&D grants aim to strengthen humanities content in early-stage projects, requiring involvement from at least two Humanities Advisors. Eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies may apply, with a focus on stories from traditionally marginalized communities, including Indigenous experiences. Projects should engage both California and national audiences through various distribution methods.
Deadline: November 4, 2024
Award: $15,000 or $20,000 - $50,000
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