Native Arts New England supports Native artists and organizations residing in the six New England states, with a focus on art projects that involve or benefit New England communities.

Grants in amounts up to $3,000 each are available to support Native artists residing in New England. Native Arts New England supports projects that focus on artmaking, and the involvement of and benefit to New England communities. Projects may address preservation of arts and cultural traditions, contemporary native arts and/or training and technical assistance that will support and/or enhance the artists current work.

Informational sessions: Grant application informational sessions are offered at various points throughout the year. These sessions provide guidance for understanding the Native Arts funding guidelines and preparation of proposals, as well as information about other NEFA programs and ways to identify and connect with other available resources.
Workshops: Grant workshops are offered in winter and in summer of each year prior to each deadline period. If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your community, please contact NEFA.
Questions and technical assistance: For more information on sessions, workshops, or for assistance, contact NEFA staff. All inquiries are welcome. All applicants are strongly encouraged to call and discuss their application with Dawn Spears, Native Arts Program Manager:

Dawn Spears
Native Arts Program Manager
617.951.0010 x525

2012 Access for All Abilities (AAA)

Mini-Grant Opportunity

Deadline to Apply – March 30^th.

The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College is soliciting applications from organizations and businesses offering social, recreational, leisure and cultural activities in Rhode Island communities for “Access for All Abilities” (AAA) Mini-Grants. The Sherlock Center will award up to four grants in 2012. Organizations may apply for up to $2,500.

The purpose of this grant program is to:

• Support efforts of Rhode Island leisure businesses and organizations to include more people with disabilities in scheduled activities, alongside people without disabilities.
• Increase access (physical, financial, programmatic) for people with various disabilities to existing social, leisure, recreational and cultural activities in the community.

Eligibility – AAA Grant applicants must be businesses or organizations offering social, leisure, recreational, and/or cultural activities to the general public in Rhode Island.  Non-profit organizations, businesses, city or town government agencies are encouraged to apply.

The application and complete eligibility criteria for the 2012 AAA Mini-Grant are available on the Sherlock Center website at www.sherlockcenter.org. Click the link for AAA Mini-Grants from the main menu.

The application deadline is March 30^th.

If you need information in an alternate format, contact the Sherlock Center at 401-456-8072v or 401-456-8773  TDD.

Event Dates: Saturday, Sept. 8th & Sunday, Sept. 9th 10am to 4pm

We hope you will submit your work to the First Annual Juried Arts Marketplace:

Pawtucket, a new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and
crafts by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts
Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket
is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts
and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high
standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of
contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional
and accessible setting. A beautiful spacious location in the Armory Art Center, in Pawtucket,
RI, the Drill Hall is the perfect
venue to highlight the extraordinary quality of art and crafts from artists of
our region. In its thirteenth year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival attendance
totaled over 35,000 in 2011. Nearby Festival events will include music, demonstrations,
and many other family programs. There is ample parking and a beautiful Blackstone River
view from the nearby Morris
Nathanson Bridge.
To download an application, questions and learn more about this

event please visit:

www.artsmarketplacepawtucket.com

Nonprofit organizations based in New England may apply for Expeditions funding. Grants support the tour planning or touring of projects, and are awarded on a competitive basis.

Expeditions Program Goals

Support New England as a region which nurtures the planning and implementation of high quality arts projects for region-wide touring
Broaden the range of arts projects and activities available to New England communities
Encourage thorough planning with communities to provide meaningful interaction with artists
Stimulate better collaborative opportunities in arts touring and presenting
These goals are accomplished through two types of funding support (Tour Planning grants and Touring grants) and the Idea Swap, an annual networking conference.

Eligibility
Any nonprofit, school, or government entity based in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) is eligible to apply for Expeditions funding.

The nonprofit organization does not need to be an arts organization. An organization that does not have a federal tax identification number (such as a national historic park) may apply as long as it is part of an official government agency (such as the National Park Service).

For more information: http://www.nefa.org/grants_services/expeditions

The Sundance Documentary Fund, a program of the Sundance Institute, is dedicated to supporting documentary films from around the world that focus on current human rights issues, freedom of expression, social justice, civil liberties, and critical issues of our time. In funding such work, the fund seeks to encourage the diverse exchange of ideas crucial to developing an open society, raise public consciousness about human rights abuses and restrictions of civil liberties, and foster an ongoing dialogue about these issues.

The fund provides grants to filmmakers worldwide for projects that display artful and innovative storytelling techniques, global relevance, contemporary social issues, and potential for social engagement. The fund will only consider projects that range in length from full broadcast hour to long format feature.

Applications are accepted in two funding categories:

Development funding is provided to projects that are between development and preproduction. Grants up to $20,000 will be awarded in this category. There is no reel required with an application, but clips, teasers, trailers, and/or images are highly encouraged. A previous work sample is required.

Production/post-production grants provide up to $50,000 to filmmakers in various stages of the production and post-production process. Applications are required to include continuously edited material that is approximately 20 minutes to 75 minutes long . A previous sample work must also be included with the application.

For filmmakers who have already received a grant from the Sundance Documentary Fund, there is an additional category for which they can apply for the same project. The fund’s Audience Engagement grants support innovative outreach and engagement campaigns and cutting-edge, multi-platform engagement strategies.

More information: http://www.sundance.org/programs/documentary-fund/

Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2012
Lowell, MA – Two Calls for Entries for Public Art Creative Signifier Projects
Eligibility: The two projects are open to U.S. artists.
The City of Lowell, Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) and Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) invite artists to apply for two public art
projects:
1. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center creative signifier Budget: $100,000- $125,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal
development fee.
2. Point Park creative entranceway feature Budget: $150,000-200,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. Fundraising for this project is in progress.
The Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (UrbanArts) developed a public art master plan in the context of these two initiatives, available for download along with the RFQs.
Contact: Christina Lanzl, Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
christina.lanzl@massart.edu or 617.879.7973
RFQs at http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

We hope to see everyone tonight at the RISCA Fellowship Exhibition at Machines With Magnets!

MWM’s address is 400 Main Steet in Pawtucket and it is a little tricky to find
if you haven’t been there before.

From 95 north get off on exit 27 to downtown Pawtucket.  Turn left on Pine St (at the stop
light) and go over the freeway. After passing over the the freeway turn right on Church Street (you will see a little blue sign on the corner with MWM and an arrow pointing right).  Then turn left into the SECOND parking lot where there is another MWM sign.  Machines With Magnets is a small white building at the end of the parking lot.  After parking, walk down the alley to the left of the building and enter at Main Street.   GPS will probably take you to the front of the building, so just be sure to drive around back to park.

MARCH 29TH – APRIL  1ST

Position:  Executive Director, Music Worcester Inc.

Location:  Worcester,
Massachusetts

Type:  Full Time—Experienced

Salary
Negotiable based on background and experience

Music Worcester Inc., presenter of the nation’s oldest music
festival (Worcester Music Festival is 152 years running) is seeking an
experienced and creative individual to provide dynamic leadership for one of
the region’s premier arts organizations.
The Executive Director is responsible for the artistic, financial,
operational and strategic management of all concerts and for generating support
and appreciation for the arts in order to achieve Music Worcester’s mission to
create an environment where music and culture thrive in the region.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, with a
minimum of 5 years’ successful experience leading and managing a not-for-profit
arts organization.  S/he will have proven
skills in planning, financial management, human resource management, advocacy,
and fundraising.  S/he will also have a broad
knowledge of classical music repertoire and event production management.

Music Worcester
is an AA/Affirmative Action employer.

Salary is competitive and based on qualifications.  Good benefits and dynamic office workplace.

Resumes and cover letter should be emailed to
stasia@musicworcester.org

February: Stone Carving Class ~ hand carving letters and symbols into stone

February 18th & 19th, Presidents Day weekend.

This two day class in and excellent introduction to hand carving stone and traditional V-cut letters.  Stone and tools provided for the weekend.

See this link for more details, or visit www.adampaulheller.com

Available Immediately – 245 sq ft – $350 per month. Accommodations include a private room and shared kitchen (with ping pong table!) and bath facilities. Rent includes electric,  heat, hot water, internet access and trash pickup charges.  This is an affordable space and the tenant’s yearly income should not  exceed $25,250 for one person. Artists-in-Residence at  Empire Street must be committed to its cooperative living structure  which requires communal chores, a $10 monthly kitty fee for shared items like dish soap, tp, etc., attendance at monthly floor meetings, respectful use of common facilities and a general good will.  There is also a monthly 5 hour AS220 community service expectation for the tenants of Empire Street.
Applications due Thursday, February 9th at 5pm
Applications available at: http://www.as220.org/Live-Work-App-2011.pdf

This is a great space, tons of fun, so if you’re not interested, tell someone who might be!!

Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012
Boston, MA – PHOTO NIGHTS BOSTON
We invite artists and photographers to submit entries for a highly public,
large-scale projection event for four nights in October 2012.
Eligibility: Open to all artists.
Budget: Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. The
project budget is $10,000.
Consultant: Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Contact: Ricardo D. Barreto, Director, UrbanArts
ricardo.barreto@massart.edu
617.879.7970
URL: www.urbanartsinstitute.org – click on Opportunities

Christina Lanzl | Director of Programs | Urban Arts Institute |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 621 Huntington Ave. | Boston, MA
02115-5801 | 617.879.7973 | www.urbanartsinstitute.org

Creating a Customer-Focused Organizational Culture
Featuring Neil Steinberg, president & CEO, The Rhode Island Foundation
Wednesday, February 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Child & Family Service, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI
RSVP required; email or call Sharon Lavallee, (401) 848-4123

Introduction to Conducting Effective Program Evaluations
Friday, February 10 and Friday, May 11
Lesley University
Lesley University School of Education

Hiring and Developing Your Organization’s Next Leaders
Wednesday, February 29, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Child & Family Service, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI
RSVP required; email or call Sharon Lavallee, (401) 848-4123

Netroots Nation Conference
June 7-10
Providence
Netroots Nation

Attention fans of historic buildings owned by government and non- profit
organizations!

Preserve Rhode Island is conducting a survey to determine needs of historic buildings
owned by government or non-profit organizations in Rhode Island.  The survey is
aimed at understanding the kinds of issues facing Rhode Island’s historic
buildings and whether we can make a case to re-establish a state preservation grants program.

Please  consider historic properties in your communities such as libraries, town halls,
historic sites, theaters, community centers – and suggest to the owner/manager
or other knowledgeable person that they complete this online survey form,
particularly if you know there are building conditions that need to be
addressed.

Preserve Rhode Island would like to collect data as comprehensively as possible, so
forwarding this survey and making it available through your networks is highly
recommended!
Take the online survey here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDc1aDBWd2xQbFFBX0VNVllFRjFoVHc6MQ

http://www.enflyer.com/app/file_root/1617/EnFlyers/111267.html

Picture That, LLC and Thompson Hospitality invites you to submit artwork
for the Hispanic Heritage edition of UNITY
Magazine, September 2012. UNITY Magazine is distributed on a
complimentary basis to hundreds of corporate and university dining centers
throughout the United States, where Thompson Hospitality provides food
services.  This
is a great opportunity to have your artwork viewed by thousands of
consumers and possibly sold.

Project Coordinator
The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society
Providence, RI
Salary: $12/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Part Time
Permanent
We need a qualified individual to assist with fundraising and general program management.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• B.A., or equivalent
• At least a 6-month commitment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Attention to detail

How to Apply
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Send resume AND cover letter to rickman@rickmangroup.com.