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Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington
April Enews
1. Workshops, Conferences
2. Member Benefits
3. Grants, Announcements, Calls for Entries
CAGW Spotlight
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Spring Members Reception
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
6-8pm
Includes lite fare and refreshments by Geppetto Catering
The Textile Museum
2320 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008-4088
$10 CAGW Members
$15 Friends and Supporters
Registration is required: click here to register
Join the CAGW as we step into Spring at The Textile Museum. Come and further your connections as the Cultural Alliance brings together arts organizations, arts patrons and business professionals for an evening anew - re-engaging, re-newing, and re-vitalizing the arts. Indulge in the special opportunity to see The Textile Museum's new exhibit "Constructed Color: Amish Quilts" and enjoy the fine fare of Geppetto Catering! Mark your calendars…
Description of Current Exhibit:
"Constructed Color: Amish Quilts," on view at The Textile Museum from April 4 through September 6, 2009, features 30 Amish quilts drawn from four collections at the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: the Jonathan Holstein Collection, featuring works from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; the Ardis and Robert James Collection, focusing on works from the Midwest; the Henry and Jill Barber Collection, featuring works from Mifflin County, Pennsylvania; and the Sara Miller Collection of crib quilts. Together these holdings represent the finest Amish quilts in the world.
Directions
By Metro:
Take the red line to the Dupont Circle Metro stop. Leave the station via the Q Street exit. Walk north on Connecticut Avenue. At the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, Florida Avenue and S Street, cross Florida Avenue and go left. Take immediate right onto S Street. Continue walking up S Street 2 long blocks to The Textile Museum on the left.
By Car:
The Museum is in close proximity to two major Washington thoroughfares - Massachusetts Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. There is limited on-street parking near the Museum as it is located in a residential and diplomatic neighborhood.
From the north:
Travel south on Connecticut Avenue to S Street, turn right on S and proceed two blocks to the Museum on the left. Or Travel south on Massachusetts Avenue to S Street, turn left on S and proceed one block to the Museum on the right.
From the south:
Travel north to Massachusetts Avenue, proceed on Massachusetts to 24th street, turn right on 24th, right on S and proceed one block to the Museum on the right.
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1. Workshops, Conferences
04/15/09 -Arts Management Workshop - Human Resources Series
Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
9am-12N
Dance Institute of Washington
3400 14 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
By Metro: Columbia Heights Metro Station
By Car: Street parking is available, or garage parking at Giant on Park Road (about one block from DIW)
$35 CAGW Member and Dance/MetroDC
$50 Non-member
This workshop is limited to 15 participants
Registration is required: click here to register
Presenter:
Mary Jo Shackelford, president, ExSelleration
Description:
The performance appraisal can be a powerful supervisory tool for strengthening an employee job performance. Done well it will lead to a more productive workplace leading to higher employee productivity and, retention. This Performance Appraisal workshop will focus on planning, preparation and writing the appraisal, the meeting along with the do's and don'ts including legal ramifications. Also included will be samples of Performance Appraisal forms suitable for all levels of staffing.
Presenter Bio:
Mary Jo Shackelford, is CEO and President of Exselleration, LLC, a sales, marketing and Human Resource consulting firm and has over 25 years experience in service oriented sales and marketing, with emphasis on Staffing and Outsourcing. Her expertise includes selling, implementing and managing multi-million dollar outsourcing projects for major corporations such as; Hughes Network Systems, Fannie Mae, Citibank, Wells Fargo, Avon Products, MCI, ADP, SmithKline-Beecham, Pepco, George Washington University, Association of American Medical Colleges and American Association of Veterinary Colleges. A Business Volunteer for the Arts consultant, Mary Jo has worked on eight Human Resources projects over that past five years. This year Mary Jo lead a team of BVA consultants that performed a Salary and Benefit survey for 14 of the region's theatres. Her arts consultancies with ExSelleration include Washington Youth Choir, Serenity Players and Art Enables. Mary Jo currently serves on the Board of National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
05/13/09 -Arts Management Workshop - Human Resources Series
Termination: The Unintended Consequence of Hiring
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
9am-12N
Dance Institute of Washington
3400 14 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
By Metro: Columbia Heights Metro Station
By Car: Street parking is available, or garage parking at Giant on Park Road (about one block from DIW)
$35 CAGW Member and Dance/MetroDC
$50 Non Member
This workshop is limited to 15 participants
Registration is required: click here to register
Presenter:
Mary Jo Shackelford, president, ExSelleration
Description:
Nearly 90 percent of wrongful discharge claims faced by organizations each year are due to terminations that have not been properly handled. The reasons are obvious: Terminations cause hard feelings, create economic need, and destroy feelings of loyalty. And the disruptive impact that a disciplinary termination can have on both you and your employees can be significant. What can your organization do? Attend this workshop to learn the 10 cardinal rules of termination.
07/29/09 -NAMP. Marketing. The Tools of the Trade.
Community Conversations Forum: Arts and Culture in the Washington Area Community
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
12N-1:30pm
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
1666 K Street, NW Suite 440
Washington, DC 20006
$15 CAGW Member
$30 Non Member
Registration is required: click here to register
Presenter:
Writer or Editor from The Washington Post
Description:
Are you working with Arts and Cultural issues in the Metropolitan area? Here's an opportunity to talk to a Washington Post reporter or editor about issues facing this community. This dialogue encourages the nonprofit community to bring its stories to the attention of The Washington Post. Bring your lunch.
2. Member Benefits
TICKETPLACE New Hours of Operation
 Effective Sunday, April 19th the TICKETPLACE Outlet at 407 7th Street will be open from 12N to 4pm to accommodate sales for Sunday matinee and evening performances in addition to advance sales for Monday and Tuesday. The new hours are as follows:
- Wed, Thu & Fri 11am-6pm
- Sat 10am-4pm
- Sun 12N-4pm
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We thank Margery Goldberg, executive director of Zenith Gallery, for the placement and installation of neon artwork by the artist Phil Hazard at the TICKETPLACE location.
All CAGW member organizations are eligible to half-price tickets to their performances at TICKETPLACE. Half-price, day-of-show and advance sale tickets can be sold online at TICKETPLACE.org and at the TICKETPLACE outlet at 407 7th Street NW, WDC. The CAGW returns the full 50% of the face value of the ticket to the participating presenter. For more information contact ticketplace@cultural-alliance.org.
Recruiting Business Volunteer for the Arts Consultants
Next Orientation scheduled for 04/22/09
 If you enjoy the arts and are a business professional with at least five year's experience in your chosen field and would like to lend your knowledge and expertise to an arts organization that needs assistance …then come join Business Volunteers for the Arts®/Washington.
Professionals who become Business Volunteers for the Arts consultants are trained in nonprofit management and then placed on defined pro bono engagements that enable arts organizations to strengthen their management and build a foundation for future advancement. Business Volunteers for the Arts Projects.
Our next orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Arts Club of Washington DC. To find out more information about the BVA program or to register for the upcoming orientation visit Become a BVA consultant.
CultureCapital.com
CultureCapital continues to provide comprehensive information and reliable ticket-purchase options for shows, performances, concerts, exhibitions, lectures and classes offered by more than 300 regional arts organizations and cultural institutions. In our second year, the CAGW has developed new partnership levels and expanded benefits received by our partners. For complete information please click here
CAGW Job Bank - Fast, easy and economical way to recruit for qualified candidates
Start your recruitment effort by posting your job openings in the CAGW JOB Bank. This is a FREE service. There is no cost to post an open position or to view job openings. No password is necessary. http://www.cultural-alliance.org/programs/jobanknew.shtml
PatronMail, discounts for CAGW members
 The Cultural Alliance members are eligible for a 15% discount off of PatronMail's annual or monthly fee (exclusive of set-up) when they sign up for a new PatronMail account.
PatronMail provides e-mail marketing services for arts organizations, nonprofits, and creative businesses, making it easy for organizations to become smarter e-mail marketers.
For more information about the CAGW/PatronMail Members discount contact Greg O'Neill at (212) 271-4328 x126 or greg@patrontechnology.com
Sign up for GRC Direct discounts for print & mailing services
GRC Direct, a full service printing and mailing company, offers CAGW arts organizations and institution members a 10% discount on all usua l mail house services, such as CASS certification, presorting, addressing, labeling, laser personalization, inserting, tabbing and stamping and 5% off all printing. Ask us about our new specialized services such as Personalized URL (PURL) web response methods and laser die cut services. GRC Direct can also help you with your fundraising mailings. Contact susan@grcdirect.com for more information.
Office Depot - special rates for CAGW members
 Office Depot is offering Cultural Alliance members a group purchasing program featuring discounts of up to 50% on frequently ordered office products and an average of 30%-60% off all other products ordered online or by phone with next-day delivery. Office Depot provides GREAT pricing on Furniture, Technology, Coffee or Print. Allow Office Depot to be your ONE STOP SHOP Office Solution provider for all your business needs. Kisha is just a call or email away! For more information and to sign up with Office Depot, contact Kisha Reaves at 443-481-8352 or
kisha.reaves@officedepot.com
Check out the new Artsmarketing.org!
A New Look at Arts Marketing!
Take a fresh look at the new, improved ArtsMarketing.org. We've added exclusive articles, expert advice, NAMP Conference updates, and interactive polls to give you the best in arts marketing and fundraising. Take a site tour, and create your own personalized profile for access to special parts of the site!
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Organization Membership - Arts and Culture The Cultural Alliance provides arts and culture organizations a means to market their programs to the public in addition to professional development and networking opportunities for their staff, money-saving programs and publications.
Individual Membership Our individual membership categories target business professionals, arts consultants and supporters who desire to join with the region's arts managers in our programming.
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3. Grants, Announcements, Calls for Entries
DEADLINE: May 4, 2009
USArtists International Announces Global Expansion
With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Trust for Mutual Understanding, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced a major expansion of USArtists International, a national initiative solely dedicated to promoting the work of American performing artists abroad. Formerly limited to supporting dance and music ensembles invited to perform at international festivals in Europe, USAI will now encompass festivals anywhere in the world outside the United States. The program will also be open to support American theater companies and solo performances in all performing arts disciplines. Grants are available to American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists that have been invited to participate in international festivals outside of the United States. For more information visit: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/index.html
DEADLINE: May 26, 2009
The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts and MetLife Foundation have announced the renewal of the MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Program. The project will award grants of up to $20,000 to support exemplary arts education partnerships during the 2009-20010 school year. MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grants are designed to support exemplary partnerships which: demonstrate best practices in creating and sustaining effective collaborations; serve large numbers of public school students; provide sound arts education experiences; prioritize student learning and achievement; and address national, state, and/or local arts education standards.
To be considered for this program, applicants must be Full Members of the National Guild and partnerships must serve K-12 public school students. The Washington, DC Metro Area and Baltimore, MD are only two of the particpating localities. For more information, click here
DEADLINE: Varied
National Endowment for the Arts - DC
Various deadlines. In most areas, funding is limited to organizations. Federal Partnership projects such as Save America's Treasures and Coming Up Taller are listed within the disciplines/fields. The Arts Endowment makes direct awards to individuals only through its Literature Fellowships, NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships, and NEA National Heritage Fellowships in the Folk & Traditional Arts. For more information visit: http://www.nea.gov/grants/
DEADLINE: Rolling
Flashpoint Incubator Residency
Through this program, Flashpoint offers an opportunity to strengthen your arts organization through training, networking and information sharing. Regular seminars and workshops will help take your organization to the next level. The Residency program is designed to assist small and emerging arts and cultural organizations in developing the administrative infrastructure and financial capacity necessary to transition into more permanent facilities, all while provide state-of-the-art facilities and greater visibility in downtown DC. For more information click here
DEADLINE: Rolling
Baltimore Office of Promotion
The Artist-in-Residence Program matches the region's most outstanding professional literary, performing, and visual artists with small groups of students throughout the Baltimore City Public School System. These students are captivated through extraordinary educational experiences that permeate throughout the participating school. The Arts in the Parks Program delivers the same exceptional instruction to students in recreation centers throughout the heart of the inner city during the summer months. For more information click here
DEADLINE: Rolling
FY10 Grants -Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
The Arts and Humanities Council is committed to providing resources and funding opportunities for cultural organizations and artists and scholars in Montgomery County. FY10 Grants are available in different categories for artists and scholars (individuals and groups) , arts and humanities organizations, and community-based organizations. For guidelines and deadlines please visit: http://www.creativemoco.com/funding.html
DEADLINE: Rolling
FYO9 Grants -DCCAH
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities provides grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations. The Commission is supported primarily by District government funds and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. For guidelines and deadlines please visit dcarts.dc.gov
DEADLINE: Rolling
Arts in Embassies Program
Established by the United States Department of State in 1964, the ART In Embassies Program is a global museum that exhibits original works of art by U.S. citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide. These exhibitions, with art loaned from galleries, museums, individual artists, and corporate and private collections, play an important role in our nation's public diplomacy. They provide international audiences with a sense of the quality, scope, and diversity of American art and culture through the accomplishments of some of our most important citizens, our artists. For more information and to submit artwork visit: http://aiep.state.gov/submit.html
DEADLINE: Rolling
"Create Your Legacy" is a grant program that encourages young people to develop projects to improve their after-school programs and their neighborhoods. Each year, the "Create Your Legacy" program awards up to seventy-five grants of $15,000 each to nonprofit after-school programs. The grant program encourages youth to learn about community service and teamwork while participating in the development of two Legacy Projects: a $10,000 project to improve their after-school program, services, or facility; and a $5,000 project to improve or beautify their neighborhood. The grant program is open to after-school programs with current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Eligible after-school programs should offer youth services that emphasize leadership training, mentoring, community service, academic enrichment, or the arts. For more information visit: http://www.meyerfoundation.org/resources/1414
DEADLINE: Rolling During DCPCS School Calendar
Arts Teaching Fellowship
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
The purpose this grant is to encourage creative arts education projects in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter Schools (DCPCS) and to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies to support DCPS Arts Content Standards. This grant is available to arts teachers (visual arts, music, dance, creative writing and theater), grades pre-K-12, in DCPS and DCPCS. Applications are accepted the first week of each month during the school year. For more information click here
The Cultural Alliance ENEWS is published monthly. The next ENEWS will be sent in May. To be included in the ENEWS, send your announcements to staff@cultural-alliance.org. The ENEWS does not post information about performances, exhibits or events.
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