Traditional Irish Fiddle Workshop Series – Beginner and Intermediate
Tuesdays 6-7 PM September 13- November 15
$150 for 10 week session/minimum 4 students

Jimmy and Hannah Devine will share their knowledge and skills in a series of group Fiddle Workshops for aspiring fiddlers. Beginners will learn posture, basic bowing techniques, proper rhythm and intonation through the mastery of scales and simpler Irish tunes. Intermediate students tackle more complicated tunes while striving to improve tempo and technique. All students are encouraged to learn to play “by ear” (recording devices are required), although musical notation is available. The goal for both groups is to learn to “play together”, in the Irish tradition, and to have a pleasurable, musical experience. **Please note: Beginner and Intermediate students will be determined at the first class and will occasionally be brought together during the 10 weeks to play “session” style.**

About Jimmy and Hannah Devine: The father/daughter fiddle team of Jimmy and Hannah Devine comprise two thirds of the traditional Irish dance band “Devine’s Diner.” With keyboardist Teddi Scobi providing the back beat, “Devine’s Diner” cooks up a tasty mix of Irish tunes for set and céilí dancing at various venues around Rhode Island and the New England area. The son of Irish immigrants, Jimmy Devine came of age during New York’s Irish music renaissance, when fiddle legends Andy McGann, Paddy Reynolds and Johnny Cronin were holding court at the famous Bunratty Pub in the Bronx; their musical influences can clearly be heard in his playing today. Active participation at New York’s Irish Arts Center and numerous trips to Ireland over the years have solidified Jimmy’s love of the tradition. In recent years, he and his daughter Hannah have had the good fortune to receive instruction on occasion from various fiddle legends including Brian Conway, Kevin Burke and Matt Cranitch. The group fiddle workshop series they offer replicates the tradition in which Jimmy learned to play. The supportive, informal group environment encourages new musicians to play together, session style, while honing their individual skills.

Traditional Irish Whistle Workshop Series – Beginner and Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesdays 6-7PM (Beginner) and 7-8PM (Intermediate) September 14 – November 16
$150 for 10 week session/ minimum 4 students

Beginner Tin Whistle Class: This is for people who have little to no experience playing the whistle. We will be learning the notes and fingering and then a variety of traditional Irish tunes in different rhythm styles (polkas, jigs, reels, waltzes) and with some basics of ornamentation. Tunes will be taught in the oral tradition, meaning that music notation reading is not required. Some written references will be provided, but the focus will be on learning by ear. Please bring a ‘D’ whistle (key of D), and if you have one, a recording device. D whistles can be found in most folk stores, or try http://www.andysfronthall.com/paypal/whistles.html. Best to buy one with a tunable fipple (brand names include feadóg, generation, oak, sweetone).
Intermediate Tin Whistle Class: This is for whistle players who have mastered beginning skills and know how to play a few traditional Irish tunes by ear and with confidence. We will be focusing on repertoire building while incorporating ornamentation, breathing and style. Tunes will be taught by ear with some written references provided. Requirement: ‘D’ whistle (key of D), and a recording device.

About Andrea Cooper: A trained teacher, Andrea Cooper has taught everything from computers to clawhammer banjo. Andrea caught the Irish music bug while she was living in Toronto over a decade ago. Since then, her hobby has taken her to places as far as Eek, Alaska and as close as Mansfield, Mass. Andrea has been teaching whistle at Randal Bays’ Friday Harbor Irish Music Week in the Pacific Northwest for the past 6 years where a student described her classes as “the icing on the Jackie Daley cake”. Upon moving to New England last year, she’s had the opportunity to teach whistle classes at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton.

Traditional Irish Singing Workshop
Mondays 6:30-7:30PM September 12-October 17
$90 for 6 week session/minimum 4 students

About Bridget Fitzgerald: Traditional sean nós (old style) singing “represents the heart and soul of Irish¬ speaking people”, as told by Bridget Fitzgerald. She was born and raised in a small village in the region of Connemara, the Irish ¬speaking area in county Galway, Ireland. It is from this region that her singing style of sean nós, or old style Irish singing, originates. Although this traditional style of singing is generally melodically and rhythmically complex, subtleties vary by region, and it is highly individualistic. Singers generally sing unaccompanied, and lyrics are sung either in Irish Gaelic or in English in the sean nós style. Because Irish was the primary language in Fitzgerald’s home when she was growing up, 50 percent of her repertoire is sung in Irish. Like many others in her village, she immigrated to the United States as a young woman. She has been singing all her life and teaching and performing for more than 30 years.
Adult Céilí Dancing Workshop
4th Friday of Every Month 8:00-9:30PM September 23-May 25th
$56 for 8 lessons/minimum 8 students

Learn progressive and set Céilí Dances. No experience or partner necessary. Regular shoes are required – no sneakers please! Dance insurance from the instructor is available.

About Annie Hennessey: Annie is a well-known Céilí and Set dancing teacher in the Boston and Providence areas. She’s been dancing since 1980 and she qualified for the TMRF (Scrúdú Teastas Rince Céilí) Céilí Dance Teacher Certification in 1985.

Ongoing Set Dancing Workshops
Mondays: 7:15-9:15 Starting September 19th $6 per lesson – pay as you go

Pat and Barry Callahan have been teaching Set Dancing between Boston, Cape Cod, Cranston and more for many years. The ongoing classes are open to all – no experience or partner necessary! Learn set dances that are used at local pub dances, dances at the Ceilidhe Club, and at all the Irish Festivals! Regular shoes if possible – no sneakers please!

About Pat and Barry Callahan: Teaching at just about any venue they can find and giving demos and performances even in the worst of weather, Pat and Barry Callahan are devoted to the art of Set dancing and love to get everyone they know just as addicted to it as they are! They bring a sense of fun with their teaching and their students quickly become friends!

For more information: SorrelD@pha-providence.com

This message is going out to CERF+’s contacts in coastal counties along the eastern seaboard and to statewide arts organizations. As you are most likely aware, Hurricane Irene is currently strengthening as it heads to the US East Coast.

We would like to remind you that CERF+’s Studio Protector online guide is the source for emergency preparedness and recovery information for artists. Visit the site now for suggested measures to take in advance of and in the aftermath of a hurricane. 

CERF+ would also like to make sure that any professional craft artist who may be seriously affected by the hurricane is aware of the disaster relief assistance available from CERF+.

If, as a craft artist, you suffer a loss, please contact us when able. If, as an arts organization representative, you know of craft artists in an affected area, or plan to correspond with your artist constituents in the near future, please pass this information on. If there are organizations that directly work with artists in your community that you think we should know about, please send us their contact information.

CERF+’s programs include: 

Grants up to $2,500; 

• No-interest loans up to $8,000; 
• Booth fee waivers at craft shows; 
• Discounts on materials and equipment from suppliers and manufacturers; 
• Assistance with business development through referrals to consultants and other low or no-cost resources

 For eligibility requirements and more detailed information, please click here or contact us at:

 CERF+

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Montpelier, VT 05601

ph: (802) 229-2306

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To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at

The Art Connection-RI Gallery @ Roots Café

September 12 to October 31, 2011

CALL TO ARTISTS

The Art Connection Gallery at Roots Cafe is organizing an exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino CommUNITY Celebration.

Exhibit dates: September 12 – October 30.

Media: 2 Dimensional artwork ready to hang

Email notification: September 6

Delivery of work to gallery: by September 9

Gallery address: 276 Westminster St, Providence

Reception: Thursday, Sept 15 (Gallery Night)

Please email to artconnection.providence@gmail.com:

• Your name, address and complete contact information
• Resume
• 3 jpegs of the work you would like to exhibit

For further information call: 401-595-6148 or 617-304-1521

Kim Polson and Wendy Ingram

Happy Birthday, Pawtucket!

The due date for proposals for the next Provision (which will be September 18, 2011) is September 9. The first 4 proposals received will be reviewed at the September Provision; additional proposals received will be reviewed at the following event.

Go to  http://providenceprovision.wordpress.com/propose/

To propose a project, read and complete the below proposal guidelines. Thoughtful, clear, and concise responses are encouraged. Proposals are due one week before dinner. Proposals are presented and reviewed in the order they are received by Provison organizers. We encourage projects that consider and reflect community needs in innovative ways.

Before crafting your proposal, please consider the following:

· How will this grant impact your project?
· Who does this project benefit – which individuals, what communities?
· Why is your project a good match for Provison’s community-supported funding?
· If you win, how will you present your progress at a future Provision?

Important Note: Please write your proposal using the following format. Deviation from this format, including word counts, will delay or disqualify your proposal.

“Get On Board! Learning and Teaching about Culture, Heritage and History
with and through the Arts” is the theme of the NH State Council on the
Arts’ 2011 Arts in Education conference, presented in partnership with the
Arts Alliance of Northern NH.

If you are interested in presenting a workshop, download the RFP at
.
Note: The deadline has been extended to August 22. Collaborations between
artists and educators are encouraged.

For additional information, contact Catherine O’Brian, Arts in Education
Coordinator New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, 603-271-0795, or
Frumie Selchen, Executive Director Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire,
603- 323-7302.

THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT seeks a creative and highly-organized individual as its new part-time Managing Director. The Managing Director will assist the Artistic Director by overseeing and executing the organization’s financial and managerial tasks, and providing fundraising and marketing support. A love for theater, the arts and children is imperative. The ideal Managing Director will be an excellent multi-tasker, demonstrate respect for the participating children, their families and the artists who volunteer with the organization and have the ability to balance kindness and compassion with discipline and a no-nonsense attitude. S/he must balance self-sufficiency with strong team-member skills, feel comfortable being a public face of the organization, tirelessly promote the vision and goals of THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT and be committed to its mission and vision. Command of Microsoft Office applications in preferred. Proficiency in QuickBooks preferred. Proficiency in Spanish ideal. Also indispensable is a healthy sense of humor. This hands-on and intensive position offers many rewards, including the opportunity to collaborate with the vibrant arts community in Providence and to work closely with the wonderfully creative – yet underserved – youth of the Olneyville neighborhood.

Since January 2004, THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT has been working with children from the economically-challenged Providence neighborhood of Olneyville. Having recently hired a new Artistic Director, THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT wishes to strengthen its infrastructure further through an expansion of its staff.

JOB DUTIES
OVERVIEW:
· Oversee financial aspects of THE MANTON AVENUE PROJECT
· Perform managerial duties
· Support Artistic Director as an additional MAP leader and contact person for volunteers during rehearsal and
· performance periods
· In conjunction with AD, address and manage various fundraising and marketing needs and initiatives

FINANCIAL:
· Manage the financial records of the MAP (QuickBooks)
· Write all checks and make all payments
· Process payroll
· Make all bank deposits
· File all tax documents
· Acquire all annual insurance policies
· File annual Rhode Island Non Profit report

MANGERIAL:
· Obtain space for all classes, playwriting and performance weekends, prop-making day
· Arrange for transportation for playwrights for playwriting weekend and summer retreats
· Order and set-up lunches for playwriting weekend
· Order office supplies
· Order all candy, mugs, other items for sale at performances
· Oversee organization of storage units

PRODUCTION:
· Assist AD in recruiting stage managers, stage crew, front-of-house personnel and volunteers for propmaking for all
· performances and annual Gala event

FUNDRAISING:
· Assist AD in researching and writing grant proposals
· Assist AD and Board of Directors in coordinating special events
· Assist AD to develop fundraising packages and individual giving forms and campaigns

MISCELLANEOUS:
· Provide support at playwriting weekends (as needed)
· Provide as-needed substitute teaching support to AD
· Provide as-needed support for annual Gala event
· Perform miscellaneous duties necessary to keep the organization running

HOURS: Flexible; 10-15 hrs/week

COMPENSATION: $10K

TO APPLY:
Send resume, the contact info for three professional references, and a detailed cover letter explaining your experience in the above areas and your interest in MAP to search@mantonavenueproject.org .

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Feel free to email with questions, but all inquiries should be sent electronically; no phone calls please.

MAP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants, especially those whose experiences and backgrounds are similar to those of the children in the Olneyville neighborhood which we serve.

Thank you for your interest!

Funding opportunity: MAP Fund, “MAP supports artists, ensembles, producers and presenters whose work in the disciplines of contemporary performance embodies this spirit of exploration and deep inquiry. MAP is particularly interested in supporting work that examines notions of cultural difference or “the other,” …or other aspects of diversity.” Deadline to submit a letter of interest is Sept 1. http://bit.ly/b9cyAZ

Wednesday, August 31
2:00 – 7:00pm
at the Philharmonic Music School
The Carter Center 667 Waterman Ave, East Providence
FREE 30 minute private lesson
with a member of our Faculty!
To register email cartercenter@riphil.org
Include student’s name, age, instrument or voice; beginner, intermediate
or advanced; list 4 times between 2 & 6:30 that are convenient for you.
Deadline to register: Friday, August 26, 5pm
We’ll confirm lesson time by email by Tuesday, August 30.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 2011-2012 Observership Program is taking applications. Deadline is Sept 15, 2011. SDCF offers early-career Directors and Choreographers paid opportunities to observe the work of masters as they create new productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at leading regional theatres across the country. Application and guidelines: http://sdcfoundation.wordpress.com/observerships (Sent via Seesmic http://www.seesmic.com)

MTA ARTS FOR TRANSIT seeks artists’ images of previous work. Artists’ packages will be reviewed and finalists will be selected to create original two-dimensional proposals for the Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot in Harlem.The new bus depot will replace the existing depot with an environmentally sustainable facility. A percentage of the construction budget for the station is allocated for the design, fabrication and installation of permanent artwork.

For more iformation, click here.