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Waters by Onesti Krieger
The Williston Beautification | Cabinet Art Project
This summer 14 city-owned traffic signal cabinets will be wrapped with vibrant, anti-graffiti vinyl produced and installed by Bozeman, MT based Clean Slate Group. These wraps feature images of paintings, photography, and mixed media and follow the overall theme of “Visions of the Region.” Artists range in age from 16 to 71 and are from the Williston and Watford areas. This project was Caitlin Pallai’s “Leadership Williston” project (2017-18). The project’s purpose was to enhance Williston by introducing more public art in a way that did not require new infrastructure. For more info...
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Updates from NDCA's Executive Director, Kim Konikow
Hello all – I’ve been traveling again; was recently in New Rockford and Devils Lake. Rush on over to see “Forever Plaid” and “Big Fish”; very good musical productions, all around. I also attended my first ND Pow Wow; rhythmic and dazzling!
At the end of August, I’ll be in Minot, at a gathering hosted by the Taube Museum of Art on Wednesday, August 29, 2-3:30pm. I hope all of you in the area can attend these events – there are still so many people I haven’t met!
NDCA staff is compiling a list of all our grant programs for FY19, focused on application and final report deadlines. We’ll have that ready for you soon.
I want to call your attention to the latest NEA Arts publication, which focuses on Community Art – A Look at Public Art in America. The definitions are broad, and every article is packed with information that can be useful in our ND communities. The level of involvement is fierce, and admirable. https://www.arts.gov/NEARTS.
Mark your calendars! NDCA’s Biennial Arts Conference is planned for Tuesday, March 19, followed by the Governor’s Awards for the Arts that evening. On Wednesday, March 20, there will be a post- conference focused specifically on advocacy efforts. All events will be at the Heritage Center in Bismarck.
Hope your summer has been well-enjoyed!
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Why do some prefer the city and not the country? Why do we feel better after an experience in nature? What does our birthplace reveal about us? And what do our choices of where we live as adults influence us in dynamic ways? Join award-winning writer, artist, and educator Marcus Lyons September 15-November 3, 2018, in Minot, for an 8-week intensive writing workshop that explore show the power of place influences us in so many ways, and how we can take that power to create stunning work, whether it is poetry, essays, memoirs, or other forms of creative expression. Registration is required by September 10 at https://ndcfwriting.wordpress.com/registration.
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NDCA board member gives Morton County tornado shelters a face lift
Last year, Morton County installed one of the first tornado shelters in the state. And it's getting a bit of a face lift. The concrete shelter that sits on Harmon Lake is becoming a colorful mural. Morton County Park Board hired a local artist to depict scenes from the Wizard of Oz, to make the shelter more appealing to children who may use it in the future. "I think it would be scary enough to be called to go to a shelter because there's a storm coming, which could be terrifying as a kid. I was terrified of storms. So, to have something that's bright and colorful that you go into to be safe from a storm, I think, would be better than just a big, hulky, concrete bunker," said artist Melissa Gordon, also an NDCA board member. Gordon is also painting scenes from Alice in Wonderland on the shelter in Graner Park.
~ article from Shelby Rose, MyNDNow.com (https://www.myndnow.com/news/bismarck-news/morton-county-tornado-shelters-get-a-face-lift/1326539548)
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Focusing on arts access for all
Arts Access For All ensures the opportunity for all people to enjoy the richness of our region. They offer information and assistance to arts, cultural and historical organizations in Western Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota to provide accommodations for people who have a disability. For more visit http://www.artsafa.org/.
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North Dakota female artist wanted to participate in Her Flag
On June 8th, 2019 award winning artist, Marilyn Artus, will begin a 14-month journey across the United States in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. The project is titled Her Flag LLC. During her travels she will be sewing, Her Flag, a grand flag measuring 18 feet by 26 feet. Her Flag will be the result of a collaboration with 36 women artists who live in each of the 36 states that ratified the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This call for artists ends November 5, 2018. For more information visit: www.herflag. Call for entry video.
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Turnaround Arts: North Dakota Summer Program mural project
Albert Einstein stated, "Art is standing with one hand extended into the universe and one hand extended into the world, and letting ourselves be a conduit for passing energy." In July, mural artist Jeremy Fields brought the universal language of art to the Turnaround Arts: North Dakota Summer Program by designing and directing students in the creation of this beautiful pathway to Fort Yates Middle School. May it bring energy and joy to all who pass through! Thank you to Mr. Fields and his lovely daughters for providing this wonderful opportunity to the students!
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NEA reduced funding amendment defeated
On July 18, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to defeat an amendment authored by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) that would have reduced fiscal year 2019 funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) by $23 million. The amendment fell by a vote of 297-114, once again demonstrating bipartisan support for the NEA. As a result of the defeat of the amendment, the House's proposed funding level for the agency will remain at $155 million. On August 1st the U.S. Senate matched the House-set funding level of $155 million each for the NEA and National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Plan ahead! October is National Arts & Humanities Month
National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM) is a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. Get Involved! Hosting an event is an easy way to celebrate NAHM in your community, like a Creative Conversation, an open house or special performance at a local arts venue. For event ideas and tools visit the resources page or click for more ...
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New diversity resources
Two new resources inform efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the arts. The American Alliance of Museums has published a report, Facing Change, summarizing the findings of its Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group. The latest issue of The Arts Research Monitor from Hill Strategies Research, meanwhile, summarizes two papers addressing diversity, class and equality in the creative industries as well as a report about racial, gender, sexual-orientation and other identities in the cultural work force.
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“New Horizons for Arts Education: The Student Support and Academic Enrichment program” webinar
Earlier this year, Congress approved a $700 million increase to the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE), a block grant program, established in the Every Student Succeeds Act. This 175% increase means that schools and districts across the country can expect to receive significantly more funding to support activities that provide a well-rounded education, which includes the arts. This webinar will help participants understand the SSAE grant program and how funders can impact the arts via opportunities and strategies at the state and local level. This webinar is Tuesday, August 14, at 2:00pm EDT. Details and registration available here.
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Upcoming national conferences
The 2018 GIA Conference: Race, Space, and Place in Oakland, California, will be held Sunday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 24, featuring over 50 sessions as well as inspiring keynote presentations and performances. All GIA members are eligible for discounted conference registration.
National Arts Marketing Project Conference takes place November 9–12, 2018 in Seattle, WA. Join arts marketers working to create a future that reflects organizational visions to better serve audiences and more deeply and equitably engage the community.
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CALENDAR & ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
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Reminder – submissions due August 31, 2018! The 2018 North Dakota Governors Photo Contest recognizes the talents of North Dakotans and the scenic beauty, adventure, wildlife, places and people they enjoy here. The winning photos will be announced in October at a ceremony in Memorial Hall at the State Capitol in Bismarck. Click for more...
Reminder – submissions due September 1, 2018! Bismarck State College Theatre, in collaboration with the Humanities North Dakota, as part of the Humanities ND year-long "Game Changer Ideas Festival" announces a call for brand new ten-minute plays that engage with the question "What Happened to the American Dream?" To submit visit BSCTheatre.com or https://goo.gl/forms/KGpawE4QZqt1x1rF2.
For additional art opportunities coming up in August, visit https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/the-best-art-opportunities-coming-up-in-august.
USArtists International supports performances by U.S. artists at important cultural festivals and arts marketplaces around the globe. Committed to the presence of U.S. based artists on world stages, USArtists International provides grants to ensembles and individual performers in dance, music and theatre invited to perform at significant international festivals and performing arts markets. The application deadlines for 2019 grant rounds are: September 7, 2018, November 30, 2018, and April 3, 2019. Click for more...
2019 Levitt AMP [Your City] grant awards available.The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation announces an exciting grant opportunity serving small to mid-sized towns and cities across the country. Up to 15 grantees will be awarded $25K each in matching funds to produce their own Levitt AMP [Your City] Music Series—an outdoor, free concert series featuring a diverse line up of high caliber entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy. Applications are due September 25, 2018. Click for more...
The GRAMMY Museum is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for their 2019 grant cycle.The GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants each year to organizations and individuals for audio preservation projects, as well as scientific research efforts. The program’s aim is to advance the archiving of the recorded sound heritage of the Americas and to explore the impact of music on the human condition. A letter of inquiry is required by October 15 before submission of a full application. For guidelines and to submit a letter of inquiry visit http://www.grammymuseum.org/programs/grants-program.
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Research now shows what unites and divides urban, suburban and rural communities
The Pew Research Center has released a study on how large demographic shifts are reshaping America. What Unites and Divides Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities addresses demographic shifts relative to the growing differences between citizens’ socioeconomic measures, values and politics. It also considers, relative to geography, citizens’ attitudes toward their communities and neighbors.
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