Metro Arts Alert
Formerly Nashville Arts Alert!
TO: Nashville Arts Organizations,
1 October 2006
From the Executive Director
Celebrate Nashville is now in full swing. The Public Square was dedicated on
Sunday, October 1, and the dedication was the kick-off event for
Nashville’s Bicentennial. It is a nine-month celebration ending on July
4, 2007. The Metro Arts Commission has approved the artists to install public
art at the Square. Ken Rowe from Nashville was selected to create a series of
three sculptures entitled “The Spark of Discovery”, “The
Scholar”, and “To the Moon.” Each will include many details
about Nashville and will “spark” the viewer to discover as many
details as possible. Thomas Sayre of Raleigh, North Carolina, will create two
distinctive yet complementary environments around the east and west courtyard
seating areas. The east area will include kinetic sculptures indicative of the
cranes along the working river and the progressive development of downtown
Nashville. At the base of the cranes will be rounded terrazzo sculptures that
can be sat on or climbed upon. The west area will include rectangular
sculptures with fog machines that will emit colored fog to remind one of the
mist that forms on the river from dusk to dawn. These art installations will
be completed during the summer of 2007. We are very excited about the Public
Square, public art, Celebrate Nashville, Celebration of Cultures – all
things which bring people together to enjoy and experience Nashville.
—Norree
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Important Dates
October 4
Government & Community Relations Committee
8:00 AM, 800 2nd Ave. South, 2nd Floor, Conference Room
October 11
Arts Advocacy/Planning Workshop
4:30 – 6:00 PM, Frist Center for the Visual Arts
October 15
Arts Alert Deadline
Submissions are requested via email to
arts@nashville.gov
with “AA Submission” in the subject line.
October 25
Riverfront Development Meeting
6:00 PM, Adventure Science Center
November 1
Elected Officials Reception
5:00 – 7:00 PM, Frist Center for the Visual Arts
November 6
Cultural Executives Network
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Nashville Opera
Review of Public Square Art Project
December 4 Cultural Executives Network
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, TBA
Part 3 of 4 “Cultural Tourism Marketing” workshops led by Deana
Ivey from the Nashville CVB
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Be an Arts Advocate!
Tennesseans for the Arts and Metro Nashville area arts organizations invite you to honor the Davidson County Delegation of the Tennessee State Legislature and the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County for the support of the arts by attending both of the events listed below. We strongly encourage each of you to show up and thank those who have worked to support public funding of the arts.
Advocacy/Planning workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Frist Center for the Visual Arts (919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203). Staff, board and members are welcome. RSVP to (615)862-6721 or arts@nashville.gov. During this working session, Commissioners Molly Pratt and Jane Alvis will help strategize which elected officials are best to approach and how to effectively communicate the arts message.
Reception will be held Wednesday, November 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Attire is business casual and families are welcome. RSVP to (615)862-6721 or arts@nashville.gov. Each organization may create a table display or a live demonstration during the reception with emphasis on youth programming encouraged. Photographers will be on site to capture the moment with your representatives. For more information, contact Jonathan Saad at (615) 862-6744 or jonathan.saad@nashville.gov.
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Public Square Public Art Proposals On Display
From Friday, October 13 through Thursday, November 9, the Nashville Civic Design Center will display proposal materials from the eight semi-finalist artists of the Public Square public art projects. Visitors are welcome to stop by Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM and view the eight concept proposals at no cost. The Civic Design Center is located in Butler’s Run, 138 2nd Avenue North, Suite 106, in downtown Nashville.
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Save the Date!
Becoming a Public Artist will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. by MNAC and Arts at the Airport at the Downtown Public Library. Public Artist Sherri Warner Hunter will describe the process of moving from the studio into the street to create public art. Stay tuned for details.
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Visit Nashville’s Arts & Cultural Events Calendar Online!
www.nashvilleartscalendar.com is now live on the World Wide Web! See what’s going on in Nashville, or gain added visibility by submitting your organization’s events. Add your event to the calendar – free of charge.
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Events & Conferences
October 5-6
Arts Leadership – New Directions
Rhodes College – Memphis, TN
Join arts leaders from across the country for a two-day symposium on the role
of the arts in shaping a dynamic, vibrant society. Panels, performances and
speakers will all be at Rhodes College. The conference is free and open to
anyone interested in the arts.
Register here
or call (901) 843-3448.
October 5-7
Past Meets Present: Alternative Views of Photography – Society for
Photographic Education South Central Regional Conference
Belmont University, Vanderbilt University and Watkins College of
Art&Design – Nashville, TN
Additional information.
October 6-7
Arts Talk Forum For Careers in the Arts For People With
Disabilities
Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN
Arts Talk is a one and one-half day conference that will bring together
artists, arts employers, arts administrators and service providers to identify
barriers and develop strategies for the successful employment of artists with
disabilities. Arts Talk is presented by the Tennessee Arts Commission and VSA
arts Tennessee, in partnership with the National Arts and Disability Center.
For additional information, contact Lisa Hester, director of arts access for
the Tennessee Arts Commission at (615) 532-9797 or by
email.
More information on line.
October 19-20
Cultural Crossroads ... Heritage Tourism and the Arts 2
Jonesborough, TN
Presented by the Tennessee Arts Commission, this conference features a full
slate of new workshops and exciting guest speakers. Those attending the
two-day conference at the International Storytelling Center will include
tourism professionals, individual artists, and cultural and arts organizations
from all areas of the state. Session topics will include strategic planning,
marketing and promotion, economic impact, African-American heritage tourism,
Web site development, and funding of cultural tourism projects. Individual
consultations on marketing through print and the use of Web sites will also be
available. A special showcase featuring traditional music of the region will
be held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in nearby Greeneville.
Additional information;
download
a registration form.
October 24-27
Cultivating Creative Communities Conference
Charlotte Marriott City Center – Charlotte, NC
Registration Deadline: September 15
The Cultivating Creative Communities conference will bring civic and community
leaders together for insightful discussions on opportunities and challenges
facing cities and regions in the global creative economy. The four themes are
Amenities, Creativity, Equity and Sustainability.
Additional information.
October 25-28
Southeastern College Arts Conference & Mid-America College Art
Association Joint Meeting
Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN
Additional information.
November 8-11
Tune Up in Music City: The Eighth Annual Conference of the American
Association of Grant Professionals
Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel – Nashville, TN
Registration Deadline: October 1
Tune up your skills, Utilize resources, Network and Energize. This conference
promises to move beyond grant basics to skill and knowledge building for even
the most experienced grant professional.
Additional information.
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Calls to Artists
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Program
Deadline: October 6
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is purchasing artwork to be part
of the District of Columbia’s 2007 Art Bank Program. Works in the
collection are owned by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and
loaned to other District Government agencies for display in public areas. For
more information and an application,
click here
or call (202) 724-5613 to have one sent to you.
2006 Frist Center Holiday Bollard Decoration Project
Deadline: October 20
As the holiday season approaches, the
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
is eager to adorn its bollards – those 10 cast-concrete spheres located
on the perimeter of the Frist Center grounds – with festive and artistic
holiday decorations. The 2006 theme is A Sparkling Season, and
artists are asked to submit a decoration for either a single bollard or
multiple bollards (in specific locations) to be adorned for the holiday
season. Artists living in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Cheatham,
Robertson, Wilson, Maury, Dickson, Bedford, Montgomery and Sumner counties are
eligible. All submissions must be the artist’s originals work in the
form of drawings, 2- or 3-D maquette or digital projections. The designs must
be capable of execution in a single, eight-hour period. For complete details,
artists should request the Call to Artists for this project by contacting
Adelaide Vienneau by
email
or at (615) 744-3323.
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Funding & Consulting Opportunities
The Center for Non-Profit Management recently received foundation funding to help arts organizations in middle Tennessee take advantage of our consulting at a dramatically reduced cost. Our new Nonprofit Excellence Fund can enable your organization to receive strategic planning, fundraising, teambuilding, coaching, board building and a variety of other consulting services. We will customize our approach to make a difference for you! To learn more about these new funds and consulting opportunities, please contact Director of Consulting Lisa Pote at (615) 259-3911 ext. 17 or via email.
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Employment Opportunity
Tennessee Association of Dance – Nashville, TN
Seeks qualified applicants for position of Executive Director. The Executive
Director is responsible for the general operation of the association and
coordinates all association programs. Typical responsibilities include:
strategic planning; design and implementation of all TAD conferences; oversee
marketing and fundraising; budget preparation; maintenance of all records;
grant writing and advocacy.
More information.
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Education/CMS Professional Art Skills Classes
Building a Digital Portfolio
Every Wednesday, September 13 – November 1, 2006
Vanderbilt Sarratt Studios, Room 116
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Artists who are interested in learning how to compile a digital portfolio and
communicate more efficiently with their buying public should take this
professional skills class. Artists will also learn to tailor proposals for
commissions and exhibitions, and customize and use contracts. The course
includes software, which will allow artists to leave the class with a
completed portfolio that’s ready to build upon. Cost is $550.
Developing a Digital Library
October 21, 2006
Vanderbilt Sarratt Studios, Room 116
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Organize your JPEG images for quick access e-mail and publishing. Turn your
images into an archival system using folders that are ready to title. Develop
a practical access system. Leave class with an image library that is ready to
use. Cost is $200, fees and tutorials included. For additional information,
including class topics and dates, click here or send email to
Carol Hagen.
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Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission 800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor P.O. Box 196300 Nashville TN 37219-6300 |
arts@nashville.gov (615) 862-6720 fax (615) 862-6731 |
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