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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Floral Fantasies

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Floral Fantasies

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit artwork for the next 
In-Person Gallery Show

FLORAL FANTASIES

juried by Gayle Nicoletti and Linda Larson

Exhibit dates: March 26 – April 26, 2024

DESCRIPTION

From the beginning of human expression the beauty and allure of flowers has inspired artists.

This exhibit will celebrate the queen of the plant kingdom in all her glory:

blooming, budding, collected, arranged,
in strange locations or in a vase,
wild or cultivated, real or imagined.

Submit works of flowers that are painted, sculpted, sewn, drawn, photographed.

All media is welcomed.

This will be a homage to the power of the flower.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY

 
MEDIA
All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.

ART PREPARATION
All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
Max size for wall pieces: 48” wide | 60” high
Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact 
Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

You can download and bring two copies of the submission PDF or fill out the form in person when you drop off. Payments will be accepted when artwork is delivered.

ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members
for up to three pieces paid at time of drop off
via check, cash or credit card.

DATES
HAND DELIVERY Entry Dates:

  • Fri, March 15, 11 am to 4 pm
  • Sat, March 16, 11 am to 1 pm

Artists notified of Jury results:

  • Wed, March 20 by 5 pm 

Pick up times for non selected work:

  • Thur, March 21, 10 am to 1 pm
  • Sat, March 23, 10 am to Noon

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Artist Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, April 2, 4:00 pm

Reception
Tuesday, April 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

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Pick up unsold works

  • Friday April 26 from 2pm to 4pm
  • Saturday April 27 from 10am to 1pm

DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM PDF

Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged. 

Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.

Earplay Executive Director

Job Description: Earplay Executive Director

 

The San Francisco based contemporary music ensemble Earplay seeks a dynamic and inspirational Executive Director to provide strong and imaginative leadership as the organization begins its 40th concert season in 2025.  The position start date is June 1, 2024.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization combining highly skilled musicians, knowledgeable board members and a stable donor base, to implement a prestigious concert series featuring numerous world premieres and cutting-edge chamber music repertoire. It is an opportunity to work with some of the finest musicians in Bay Area’s new music scene, and to meet and nurture both established and emerging professional composers. For more information on Earplay please see Background, below, or visit our website at https://www.earplay.org/.

Earplay’s Executive Director is a part-time position that reports to the Earplay Board of Directors. The Executive Director (ED) is the chief administrative and development officer of the organization, maintaining Earplay’s visible presence in the community, operating the organization on a day-to-day basis, providing leadership in the organization’s fiscal growth, maintaining and enhancing the Earplay brand, and managing relationships with audience members, musicians, donors and other stakeholders.

The ED executes the vision and strategy of the organization and is the primary public spokesperson for the organization in communications with donors, volunteers, existing and potential collaborators, local, regional and national organizations, and the public.  The ED strives for the organization’s success in the areas listed below.

 

Development

 

Plan, supervise, and implement grant writing to fund program plans.
Identify and execute donor relation strategies that will result in developing a broader network of individual donors, and nurturing the current donor base in order to meet or exceed goals.
Identify and execute corporate donor strategies in order to generate corporate gifts and sponsorships.
Coordinate gift acceptance and management, and acknowledgement and donor recognition.
Work to maximize sources of earned income.
Explore and develop additional sources of funding.
 

Marketing

 

Maintain and enhance the Earplay brand, and ensure that all marketing and public relations efforts provide consistent presentation of that brand to the public.
Oversee development and maintenance of website, social media and print based materials, and execute direct marketing and social media campaigns.
Maintain positive media relations, identifying opportunities to broaden the Earplay brand and mission through exposure in San Francisco Bay Area media outlets.
 

Community Relations

 

Act as a principal spokesperson for the organization to the media, the corporate community, government agencies, foundations and supporters.
Determine the direction of and execute community outreach efforts in conjunction with Board.
Develop ongoing relationships and identify collaborative opportunities with other arts and community organizations consistent with the Earplay mission.
Be an active participant in the local arts community.
 

Artistic Administration

 

Work in close coordination with the Programming Committee and other artistic personnel in repertoire development, selection of venues, and hiring of guest artists.
Contract with performance and rehearsal venues, guest artists, and ensemble personnel.
Oversee rental, purchase, licensing and distribution of print or digital music required for performance.
Oversee venue production and other staff in all aspects of concert production and ticket sales.
 

Financial Management

 

Lead the annual budget process.
Provide, in consultation with the Treasurer, regular reporting on the organization’s financial performance and condition.
Ensure timely completion and submission of annual year-end report and appropriate tax filings.
Manage, in consultation with the Treasurer, accounting activities such as bookkeeping, monitoring receivables and payables, payroll processing, check writing, and account reconciliation.
Hire, train, manage and evaluate any non-artistic staff.
Manage employee compensation and benefits.
 

 

Board Relations

 

Actively participate in monthly Board meetings as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors.
Work with the Board to develop and manage the organization’s strategic plan.
Work with Board committees to ensure that strategic planning and policies align with the mission and vision of the organization.
Assist in identifying, recruiting and developing new members for the Board of Directors.
 

 

Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
Strong experience in non-profit management, or the equivalent in the private sector, including: successful fund raising from public and private sources; motivational leadership and management of board and staff resources; financial management, including budgeting and performance measurement; marketing, public relations and branding; effective collaboration with Boards of Directors.
Passion for the arts as an important part of the community at large, including, ideally, knowledge and understanding of contemporary music concerns.
Ability to work in close partnership with a programming committee and other artistic personnel.
Exemplary communication skills, including public speaking and writing, and an ability to build relationships with community leaders, business executives, foundation officials, donors, and the media.
Working knowledge of performing arts management.
Residence in the San Francisco Bay Area is essential.
Demonstrated warmth, patience, perseverance, humor, integrity, enthusiasm, people skills, commitment, and an inspirational leadership style.
 

 

Salary Range

 

This is a half time position with a salary range of $35K to $40K per year depending on experience. The workload varies greatly throughout the year, with especially busy peaks coinciding with concert dates.
 

Earplay funds all required contributions to Social Security, Medicare, California State Unemployment Insurance (SUI), Training, and Workers Compensation.
 

To Apply

 

·      Earplay invites potential candidates to send a cover letter, C.V. and two letters of recommendation by email to stephen.a.ness@gmail.com.

 

·      Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

 

·      The position start date is June 1, 2024.

 

About Earplay

 

Our Mission: Earplay nurtures the finest new chamber music of our time, linking audiences, performers, and composers through concerts, commissions, and recordings.

 

Founded in 1985 by a consortium of composers and musicians, Earplay has performed over 600 works by more than 350 composers, including 158 world premieres and 93 new works commissioned by the ensemble. Visit the Earplay archives to learn more about Earplay’s rich history.

 

Earplay is dedicated to the performance and recording of new chamber music. It is an evolving genre where composers and musicians freely experiment with musical structure, rhythm, and sounds, challenging the audience to broaden its concept of music with new emotional and auditory experiences.

 

​Earplay concerts feature the Earplay ensemble, a group of artists whose lyrical and ferocious style provides eloquent, vivid performances of today’s finest chamber music. Earplay regularly presents new video on the Earplay YouTube channel, and both audio and video on the Earplay website’s Media page.

 

​Earplay sponsors the annual Donald Aird Composers Competition, open to composers of any age and nationality; and the annual Vibrant Shores Prize, for composers identifying as people of color. In each case, the winning composer receives a cash prize of $1,000 and a performance on one of Earplay’s mainstage concerts.

 

Seeking Residency & Workshop Teaching Artists for Underserved Teens and Young Adults

VOICE WORKSHOP OR RESIDENCY

Plan and implement program content in collaboration with Segerstrom Center staff, outside organization staff and partner teaching artist. Curriculum may be provided for this program or teaching artists may be asked to create curriculum as needed, depending on experience and expertise level.
Visit local organizations and engage teens and young adults in singing. Material may include musical theater songs, pop music, or other styles of music depending on the request of the organization and the interest of the participants.
Vocal instructor may be paired with a dance instructor to conduct Musical Theater workshops and residencies involving both singing and dancing.
Teaching artist must be able to play piano well enough to conduct warm ups and provide basic accompaniment as needed.
Teaching artist should cater the materials to the youths’ interests and abilities to help promote crucial life skills and to have fun!
Workshops and residency sessions may be 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Residencies may last 2-8 weeks.
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP OR RESIDENCY

Plan and implement program content in collaboration with Segerstrom Center staff, outside organization staff and partner teaching artist. Curriculum may be provided for this program or teaching artists may be asked to create curriculum as needed, depending on experience and expertise level.
Teaching artists visit local organizations and guide teens and young adults through the process of writing and editing a piece about their life story, journey at the organization, or a pivotal moment in their lives.
Artists will coach youth on how to deliver their story to an audience, building confidence and public speaking skills. In order to build these skills, artists should utilize building blocks of theater, theater games and improvisation exercises.
Workshops and residency sessions may be 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Residencies may last 2-8 weeks.
THEATER GAMES & IMPROV WORKSHOP OR RESIDENCY

Plan and implement program content in collaboration with Segerstrom Center staff, outside organization staff and partner teaching artist. Curriculum may be provided for this program or teaching artists may be asked to create curriculum as needed, depending on experience and expertise level.
 

Teaching artists visit local organizations and teach the basic building blocks of theater and improvisation through games, exercises, scene and/or monologue work.
Artists will coach youth on how to deliver their story to an audience, building confidence and public speaking skills. In order to build these skills, artists should utilize building blocks of theater, theater games and improvisation exercises.
Workshops and residency sessions may be 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Residencies may last 2-8 weeks.
DANCE WORKSHOP OR RESIDENCY

Plan and implement program content in collaboration with Segerstrom Center staff, outside organization staff and partner teaching artist. Curriculum may be provided for this program or teaching artists may be asked to create curriculum as needed, depending on experience and expertise level.
Teaching artists visit local organizations and instruct teens and young adults in their dance style, teaching them not only routines/dance numbers, but the building blocks of dance so that they may choreograph their own piece.
Teaching artist should be able to cater their work to the interest and skill level of the participants.
Dance instructor may be paired with a vocal instructor to conduct Musical Theater workshops and residencies involving both singing and dancing.
Residencies last a minimum of four, 1–2-hour sessions and include a culminating presentation for peers, family, friends, and organization stakeholders.
Qualifications:

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, expertise, and passion for their art discipline
Experience working as a Teaching Artist or Classroom Teacher, or teaching in a comparable environment (preferred)
Experience working with diverse populations, including high need and high-risk youth and young adults (preferred)
Strong classroom management skills while working with diverse students of varying degrees of experience levels and adaptable to a wide range of teaching conditions and learning styles.
Exhibit a strong passion for teaching and a warm, respectful, and trustworthy rapport with students and other stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with external partners and stakeholders and represent Segerstrom Center in a professional manner.
·         Excellent collaborative and communication skills; willing and able to team-teach with fellow Teaching Artists

 

 

Must have own transportation to travel to and from organizations throughout Orange County
Experience working with English language learners and ability to speak Spanish or other coming spoken language in our community is a plus
Must pass a federal-level background check via live scan fingerprinting.

Compensation:

·         $200/$225/$250 per 60-minute/90-minute/120-minute residency visit and culminating event

·         $100-500+ stipend for preparatory work/curriculum creation

·         $25 per hour for virtual training; $30 per hour for in person training

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should email their teaching artist/artist resume and a short letter of interest to bumbach@scfta.org. In your letter, please indicate which of the following workshops/residencies you are interested in teaching:

·        Hip hop dance

·        Contemporary dance

·        Musical theater dance

·        Storytelling

·        Theater and improvisation

·        Voice/Singing (with the ability to accompany on piano)

GALLERY REGISTRAR

L.A. Louver | GALLERY REGISTRAR
 
One of the longest established contemporary art galleries on the West Coast, L.A. Louver is seeking a full-time Registrar to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience with a fine art gallery, shipping company or arts institution, and an excellent understanding of professional best practices.
 
The Registrar will need to be a strong team player, working closely with the Director of Collections and Facilities and gallery preparators to organize shipping, framing, and conservation; maintain and update the inventory database; and liaise with gallery colleagues, artists, clients, and vendors.  
 
This colleague must be extremely detail oriented by nature, a clear and gracious communicator, capable of working well under deadline pressures, and have good professional judgment.
 
Responsibilities may include:
 
·       Initiate and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments (both domestic and international), communicating with shipping vendors to obtain estimates and manage pickup, transportation, and endpoint delivery of artworks.
·       Track and manage artwork movements, consignments and loan agreements
·       Ensure artwork inventory database records remain correct and updated, prioritizing artwork details, images, location, condition, framing and production costs, as well as provenance and exhibition history entries, working closely with Archive.
·       General collections management, including condition reporting, cataloguing, and tracking of artworks across multiple locations, including on- and off-site storage, artist studios and exhibition loans
·       Oversee basic art handling and preparation duties; assist as needed with packing and unpacking, installation
 
Desired Skills and Experience:
 
·       Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred
·       Minimum two years registration and/or collections management experience in a gallery or art institution
·       Proficiency and experience with art inventory / collections management database (familiarity with ArtBase is ideal)
·       Proficiency with Mac OS X environment, MS Office Suite; Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Acrobat Pro) a plus
·       Knowledge of art handling, art storage, and transportation best practices
·       Must be able to lift 30+ lbs
·       Must have valid CA driver’s license, as position may require working out of multiple locations
 
 
This is a full-time (Monday-Friday), salaried staff position with benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and 401(k).
 
No relocation support is available.
 
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to work@lalouver.com

No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Grant Writer

GRANT WRITER

 

ABOUT SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER

 

Founded in 1996 with a commitment to exploring the connections between Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals, the Skirball Cultural Center stands as a cultural beacon in Los Angeles, California. The Center’s origins trace back to a vision of fostering cultural understanding and dialogue, encapsulating the essence of Jewish heritage, social justice, the arts, and education.

 

The Skirball Cultural Center is a museum and public gathering space, rooted in the Jewish tradition of embracing strangers and influenced by the democratic values of freedom and equality. Embracing individuals from diverse communities and generations, we invite everyone to engage in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery, hope, and human connections, inspiring us all to contribute to the creation of a more just society. With a focus on participatory media workshops, the center engages philanthropists, foundations, corporations, and government entities to secure funding for its mission. The Skirball Cultural Center annually serves a diverse audience, playing a vital role in transforming the cultural landscape through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Join us in our commitment to shaping the future of cultural enrichment and understanding at the Skirball Cultural Center.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

The Skirball Cultural Center is seeking a Grant Writer to join its dynamic Advancement department. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Advancement, this full-time position is essential for the Skirball’s fundraising initiatives. As a Grant Writer, you will be responsible for crafting compelling proposals and communications that align with Skirball’s priorities, engaging with philanthropists, foundations, corporations, and government entities to secure funding to support the Center’s mission.

 

In this key role, the Grant Writer will shape narratives that resonate with potential donors. Our Grant Writer will use strong writing skills in a meaningful way, contributing to the success and impact of a the largest Jewish cultural institution in the United States. If you are passionate about grant writing and philanthropy, supporting social dialogue and understanding, and being part of a committed team that is shaping the future of the Skirball Cultural Center, we invite you to consider joining us in this exciting role.

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Writing/Communication

 

• Develops grant proposals, reports, budgets, and necessary supporting materials

• Gathers and analyzes data and qualitative information to support grant and report preparation

• Writes major donor acknowledgments and correspondence

• Develops and designs exhibition/program prospectuses and other Advancement communications

• Collaborates with colleagues in other departments to clarify priorities, goals, and objectives for impactful proposals

• Collaborates with the Membership Manager and assists with writing membership promotions and materials

• Ensures strict adherence to grant compliance requirements, including reporting obligations and any specific conditions outlined by funders

• Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications team to create engaging content highlighting the Skirball’s achievements

 

Advancement

 

• Assists the Vice President Advancement in maintaining excellent communications, relationships, and networks with donors and funder contacts

• Maintains the grants calendar to monitor application processes, deadlines, reports, and grant compliance

• Researches available grants from diverse sources of funding

• Initiates and develops relationships with potential new funding sources and attends meetings when appropriate

• Maintains records in donor database, completing prospect plans and recording proposals and acknowledgments

• Attends grant writing, fundraising, and donor database webinars/workshops

• Participates in major donor cultivation events and Skirball-wide programs

• Works evenings and weekends on occasion and as requested to represent the Skirball at community events

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Three (3) years of successful nonprofit grant writing experience

• Undergraduate degree in English, Communications, Fundraising, or similar field and/or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated commitment to the Skirball’s mission to welcome the stranger and help build a more just society

• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated ability to utilize Office 365 applications and Altru, or equivalent donor database software

• Skilled in graphic design and demonstrated ability using different design software; Adobe InDesign proficiency a plus

• Strong organizational skills to maintain the grants calendar, monitor application processes, deadlines, and grant compliance

• Experience collaborating with colleagues across different departments to align priorities and goals

• Ability to analyze data and gather information to support grant and report preparation

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 

The salary range is $65k – $70k. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 403B, 20% discount at museum store, and more.

 

Skirball Cultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or different ability.

 

Envision Consulting was retained by Skirball Cultural Center to conduct the search for
their incoming Grant Writer.

 

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5007941

Call for Art: “Climate Justice: World Peace and Security”

Sun Gallery Call for Art: Climate Justice: World Peace and Security

“The strong link between climate change and international peace and security can no longer be denied or ignored.” – Kwaku Afriyie, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation of Ghana

Dear Sun Gallery Members and Artists at large:

At this time the Sun Gallery’s curatorial Committee is announcing a Call for Art for our April – June Exhibition titled Climate Justice: World Peace & Security

This is Sun Gallery’s 11th Annual Exhibit on climate change, the environment and social justice

We expect many responses to this exhibit, so please apply early.

Inspiration tags: Inspiration tags for the exhibit: Earth, Water, Human Rights, Humanitarian Crisis, Environment, Peace, Justice, Security, Land, Property, United Nations, Feelings, Anxiety, Sadness, Chaos, Climate Refugees, Animals, Children, Plants, Landscapes, Humans, Climate Change, Nature, Arctic, Fire, Floods, Habitat, Global Warming, Tipping Point, Methane, Beauty, Extinction

IMPORTANT DATES: (PLEASE BOOKMARK)

Dates of Exhibition: April 4th – June 1, 2024

The deadline for consideration of your work for our postcards and press release is 9 am Friday, March 8th, and the final deadline for consideration of your work in the show is 9 am Friday, March 15th.

DROP-OFF DATES FOR ART: Sunday, March 17 from 12-2 and Monday, March 18 from 12-2

Artists Reception to be held April 13, from 1-4, 2024

PICK-UP DATES FOR ART: Sunday, June 2 from 12-2 and Monday, June 3 from 12-2

Artwork will be juried for entry digitally or by photo at no cost to the artist. We are calling for submissions of art for this exhibit, and as always look forward to the creative ways our members choose to address the theme of the show.

Artwork can be any media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, glasswork, ceramics, drawing, and assemblage. The submission of multimedia pieces is also encouraged, including photography, digital collages, short films (5-10 min.), and soundscapes.

Artists will be notified continuously if their art has been selected for this show. If your work is chosen to be part of the show you will be sent a contract and inventory list:

·       If you are a Sun Gallery member, the show fee will be reduced for this special environmental show to $45 (for up to 3 pieces) Additional work can be submitted for a fee of $10 per piece, as space allows

·       The fee for non-members is $65 and includes all of the above (3 pieces), and membership for the Calendar year 2024. Additional work can be submitted for a fee of $10 per piece, as space allows

·       New members may also opt to join for the regular member price and have only one piece displayed for free (only for this show)

The fee includes a set of 10 postcard invitations and a hanging fee for up to 3 pieces not to exceed 10 sq. feet in wall area. You can pick up the invitations at drop-off, or if you want them mailed to you, please add another $5.00.

**Artists chosen for this show will automatically be eligible to have up to 2 of their pieces displayed at the O’Lague Galleria at Hayward City Hall in a follow-up show on climate change. There is no additional fee for the O’Lague Show and it will be offered to you at no charge should you choose to participate. It is not required that you show in the O’Lague Galleria, but if you choose to be in that exhibit also it will be required that you can personally bring and pick up your work to and from the Galleria at the upcoming announced dates and times.**

Submission of Works:

Please email your contact information along with the jpeg images of your submissions. Please name your files as follows: firstinitial.lastname.title.jpg.

We need 300dpi images for press releases and postcards, so if you have digital images that size, or larger, please send them.

Please send us your photos, either by email sungallerycurator@gmail.com, subject line: Climate Justice or regular mail to 1015 E St., Hayward CA 94541. If you have any questions, please contact the Curator at sungallerycurator@gmail.com, attention: Dorsi Diaz

Please make checks payable to Sun Gallery. Artists must identify their work with a label attached to the FRONT of their art with: name, title of the art piece, medium, and price. This info will be used for the wall labels. All wall-mounted work must be wired and ready to hang, matted and framed, or edges gallery wrapped and finished

We reserve the right to refuse accepted work that arrives damaged, is too fragile to be exhibited or was misrepresented in submission. You will need to bring or mail a completed inventory sheet with the same info as above, and a signed contract with your fees. A one-page artist statement or bio will be displayed in a show binder if you supply us with one. Sun Gallery does not provide art insurance on your work. The Gallery will take every precaution to ensure the safety of your pieces, however, we cannot be held responsible for theft or damage to your work while on the gallery premises. Each artist, if they wish to have it, needs to provide their own insurance. Sun Gallery will keep a 30% commission on any sale of artwork. No artwork will be removed from the exhibition during the show

College and High School Entries:

The Sun Gallery welcomes entries from both College and High School students. College Student Memberships are a discounted rate of $20 and include 1 piece displayed for free ($10 extra for each piece over 1)

High School students are not required to be a member and the entry fee will be waived but only one entry per student, please (as space allows)

Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

1015 E St.
Hayward CA
510.581.4050
sungallery@comcast.net

sungallery.org
Gallery Hours 11-4 pm, Thursday – Sunday

The Sun Gallery is a 50lc3 non-profit organization supported in part by the City of Hayward, its membership, and the ACAC ARTSFUND Grant

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