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May 09, 2019

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In memory of California's Marion Coleman

We are saddened by the loss of as significant a culture and tradition bearer as African-American quilter and 2018 National Heritage Fellow Marion Coleman. The Castro Valley artist passed away earlier this week. Learn about Marion Coleman's creative and cultural legacy and read the NEA's statement in memory of her life and work here.

Joint Committee on the Arts to hold creative economy hearing

The California Arts Council will participate in a Joint Committee on the Arts Informational Hearing on Wednesday, May 15. Chaired by Senator Ben Allen, Riding the Wave of the Creative Economy: Growth, Challenges and Building Education Equity into the Jobs Pipeline will explore the successes of and consider opportunities for the arts and culture sector of our state's economy. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Room 2040 of the state Capitol. View this flyer for more information or contact Joint Committee on the Arts Consultant Lauren Pizer Mains at lauren.pizermains@sen.ca.gov.

Arts Plate marketing consultant wanted - apply by May 14

The California Arts Council is seeking a qualified full-service marketing agency or consultant to develop and execute a marketing campaign for the California Arts License Plate. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive marketing services in order to build awareness and increase sales of the California Arts Plate, including branding positioning, messaging, graphic design, marketing and media planning, digital strategy, advertising and website management. Proposals are due May 14 at 5 p.m. Details and how to submit can be found here.

Take the Stakeholder Survey

As part of the process of developing our new strategic framework, we want to listen to as many new voices as possible. There’s a seat at the table for anyone with a rooted interest in the future of arts, culture, and community in our state. Click here to take the survey and help spread the word. Participation is request by June 10.   >>

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grants	artist calls
ACLU SoCal Artist-in-Residence RFQ ACLU SoCal Deadline: 2019-05-31 Connected: VSA Emerging Young Artists Program The Kennedy Center Deadline: 2019-06-05 more	Cowboy Up - Call for Submissions Liberty Painting Corporation Yreka, CA Eastside International Open Call 2019 Eastside International (ESXLA) Los Angeles, CA The 47th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper Brand Library & Art Center Glendale, CA "Nocturne" National Juried Exhibition Arc Gallery & Studios San Francisco, CA 11th Annual 50|50 Show Sanchez Art Center Pacifica, CA more

conferences/workshops	research
2019 Annual Convention Americans for the Arts Twin Cities, MN Date: 2019-06-13 Reach for the Stars: Arts-based Pedagogy as a Pathway to Excellence and Equity Create CA Online Webinar Date: 2019-05-15 more	Race to Lead: Women of Color in the Nonprofit Sector Building Movement Project Visual Arts Matter Arts Education Partnership more
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