Announcements Congratulations NALAC Leadership Institute Class of 2009!
NALAC congratulates the graduates of the 2009 NALAC Leadership Institute, which took place June 23-27 at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX.
NALAC Grant Deadlines Fast Approaching The NALAC Fund for the Arts
The NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA) is now in its fifth funding cycle. The deadline to submit completed applications is July 13, 2009. Please click here to view the new requirements for the 2009 Funding Cycle. The Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant ProgramNALAC has a new grant program, the Transnational Cultural Remittances (TCR). The deadline for submitting an application and mailing support materials is Friday, July 24, 2009. For more information or TCR Program Guidelines, visit TCR Description.
National Endowment for the Arts Announce Highlights from 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts
Long-term patterns of decline and new data on media use noted in national survey American audiences for the arts are getting older, and their numbers are declining, according to new research released today by the National Endowment for the Arts. Arts Participation 2008: Highlights from a National Survey features top findings from the 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, the nation’s largest and most representative periodic study of adult participation in arts events and activities, conducted by the NEA in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau. Five times since 1982, the survey has asked U.S. adults 18 and older about their patterns of arts participation over a 12-month period. The 2008 survey reveals dwindling audiences for many art forms, but it also captures new data on Internet use and other forms of arts participation.
For the full release, please go to: http://www.arts.gov/news/news09/SPPA-highlights.html
Native American Joe Montoya Winner of the First raulrsalinas Guerrilla Chapbook Poetry Contest
Calaca Press, the Red CalacArts Collective and Red Salmon Arts proudly announce that the winner of the First raulrsalinas Guerrilla Chapbook Poetry Contest is New Mexico writer Vernon Joe Montoya. In a close contest, judged by University of Minnesota Chicano Studies professor Louis G. Mendoza, Ph.D, Red Salmon Arts Executive Director Rene Valdez and Calaca Press publisher Brent E. Beltrᮼ/b>, Mr. Montoya edged out runner up Jonathan Gomez of East Los Angeles.
By winning the first ralrsalinas Guerrilla Chapbook Poetry Contest Joe Montoya will have his work published in chapbook form by Red CalacArts Publications and Red Salmon Press, receive 100 copies of the chapbook, a $500 honorarium and travel to and from book release readings in San Diego, California and Austin, Texas. Click here to read more.
Sundance in New Mexico: Redford teams up to train minority filmmakers
Actor and director Robert Redford will collaborate with the state of New Mexico to expand training
opportunities for Native American and Hispanic filmmakers. Redford's Sundance Institute in Utah will work with the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico Film Office to develop programs in film, arts and the environment.
To read more, click here .
NEH Announces New Chairman
The Federation of State Humanities Councils, the national association of the state humanities councils, enthusiastically endorsed the President’s decision, announced this week, to nominate James Leach, a former 15-term Congressman from Iowa, as the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Calling the nomination an “important and timely” selection, Esther Mackintosh, President of the Federation of State Humanities Councils, stated, “Mr. Leach's long and distinguished career in public service and his evident commitment to the improvement of civic life make him an ideal person to lead the NEH at this critical time.”
To read more, click here. http://www.humanitiestexas.org/newsroom/spotlights/jamesleach/index.php
In Memoriam
Maria Esther, Hispanic leader 
A well known Hispanic leader from Tampa was killed May 28 in Miami. Maria Esther Carrillo, 48, and her 17-year-old daughter, Maria Liliana, were hit by a car along Biscayne Boulevard. Esther was a founding member of the Hispanic Alliance of Tampa Bay. Donations can be made in name of TICH, Inc. and mailed to: 16403 Lake Heather Drive, Tampa, FL 33618. To read more, click here .
Rudy Vargas, activist for Chicano causes
Adolfo Vargas, known as Rudy or Bugs, died June 4 at the age of 67 from complications. Vargas was a filmmmaker, educator and activist from East Los Angeles. To honor Rudy's memory, the Vargas family asks that donations be made to Xela Aid, a nonprofit organization that runs schools in the highlands of Visit www.xelaaid.org to learn more. To read the complete article, visit http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_12537813
Events
The Juvenal Players in Kansas City, MO Through Jul 25
by Pablo Helguera
Through Jul 25
Grand Arts, 1819 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
A tribute to Juvenal Merst in accordance with Merst’s request for it to happen a few years after his death. The Juvenal Players tells the story of an art period, an immediate past, an enigma lying at the core of contemporary art today. Prior to each performance, discussions with prominent curators and critics will be invited.
The event is free, but reservations must be made at least one week in advance due to limited seating.
For more information visit http://www.grandarts.com/
Escenarios Festival de Cine Documental en Mexico, DF Jul 2-9
El Ojo de tu Vecino Exhibit in New York, NY Jul 2-Sep 5
Brewing Exhibit in Columbia, SC Through Jul
a show by Colombian and New York City based artist Eliana Perez. Presented by Palmetto & LUNA.
Friday Cottage Artspace, 1830 Henderson St, Columbia, SC
Through July by appointment. (803) 397-7686
23rd World Congress on Dance Research and 18th General Assembly of the CID in Malaga, Spain Jul 15-19
The largest gathering of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists, organizers and suppliers.
Over 500 conferees from 50 countries of the 5 continents are attended this year.
Congress website: www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr
"Images of Cuba" in New York, NY Jul 16-Sep 4
The Photographs of Paul Stetzer, Jay Potter and Paul Typaldos
Jul 16-Sep 4
Meet the artist reception: Thur, Jul 16, 6-8pm
Mon-Thurs 10-6pm, Sat 10-1pm and by appointment
The Grady Alexis Gallery at El Taller Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway (104th Street), New York, NY 10025. T. 212-665-9460
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River of Silk/Rio de Seda Installation in San Antonio, TX Jul 10-Aug 15
An installation by Carolina G. Flores Opening Reception: Fri, Jul 10, 5:30-8:30 pm
Gallery Talk: Sat, Aug 1, 2 pm
Lecture by Dr. Brian Davies, Sat, Aug 8, 2 pm
@ Bihl Haus Arts, 2803 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX www.carolinagflores.com
www.bihlhausarts.org
Women Imaging Women Exihibit in Chicago, IL Jul 9-Sep 13 
The Disappeared at the University of Texas at El Paso Through Sep 11
The University of Texas at El Paso: The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, The Centennial Museum, and the Union Gallery
Through Sep 11 Contact: Kate Bonansinga (915) 747-7837 or Kerry Doyle (915) 747-6164 All events free and open to the public
The Chicana/Chicano Biennial of 2009 in San Jose, CA Through Aug 8 
Image by Mark Vallen
Third Biennial of
Chicana/Chicano Art
19 artists, including:
Mark Vallen, Juan Fuentes, Yolanda M. López, Margarita Cabrera
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, Inc., MACLA Art Gallery, 510 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Visit the MACLA website at: www.maclaarte.org
2009 National Arts Marketing Project Conference in Providence, Rhode Island Oct 30-Nov 2
Release Your Inner Superhero!
In today’s troubled times, it’s more important than ever that you not hide behind a secret identity. Release your inner superhero and learn how you can save the day when it comes to marketing, sponsorship, and fundraising! Join your super colleagues at the 2009 National Arts Marketing Project Conference in Providence, Rhode Island from October 30-November 2, 2009.
Go to http://www.artsmarketing.org/conference for more information.
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1208 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX 78207The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the United States. Through this effort, NALAC is committed to the continuing struggle for the elimination of racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination against gay, lesbian and physically challenged populations. The objective is to recognize and support the varied standards of excellence grounded in the aesthetics and traditions of our root cultures. NALAC receives generous support from the Ford Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Southwest Airlines, MetLife Foundation, Heineken USA, Texas Commission on the Arts, The Tobin Endowment, City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, Tucson Pima Arts Council, San Antonio Area Foundation, Our Lady of the Lake University, P.E.C. Charities, NALAC members, individual donors and volunteers. | The Summer 2008 Aviso 
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RESOURCES Arts Over AmericaThe National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has a directory of state arts agencies and regional arts organizations on their website. Click here to view a map that includes complete information of these agencies. New Texas Commission on the Arts Non-Profit Toolkit for the Down Economy
TCA’s Tools for Results Toolkit: Help for Nonprofits Facing a Down Economy. Click Here
OPPORTUNITIES
Please Visit NALAC's Expanded Opportunities page for links to arts resources across the country Click Here to view details on the following opportunities. Highland Park Bench Project Deadline Jun 26
Dancing in the Streets Vendor Opportunity Jun 26
"CALIENTE / HOT" Submissions in New Orleand, LA Deadline Jun 29
Call for Artists: Essence/Borders Deadline Jun 30
Strange Figurations Deadline Jun 30
Call to US artists Deadline Jun 30
Grants for Kansas Arts Jobs Deadline Jul 1 Fotoseptiembre USA Festival in San Antonio, TX Deadline July 1
Request for Qualifications in Austin, TX Deadline Jul 2 Federal Economic Recovery Act Funds Deadline Jul 7
2009 Flor y Canto Summer Art Camp Deadline Jul 7
TEADAWORKS 2009-10 Call for Artists Deadline Jul 10
Hip Hop Culture School in Miami, FL Jul 13-17
Writing the Immigrant Experience Deadline Jul 15
The Bard Fiction Prize Deadline Jul 15
What Moves You? 48 Hour Challenge Deadline Jul 17
Sappi Request for Proposals Deadline Jul 17
From Our Perspective: A National Women's Art Exhibition Deadline Jul 31
New Works Photography Awards Fellowship #13 Deadline Jul 31
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist’s Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund Deadline Aug 1
Awards Invest in Innovative Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide Deadline Aug 12
Better Education Through the Arts Grants in Nevada Deadline Aug 17
Jackpot Grants in Nevada Deadline Aug 17
Artist Residency Program in Austin, TX Through Aug 28
Scriptwriting Contest Deadline Aug 28
Arts in Underserved Communities Grants (Special Projects Grants) Deadline Aug 31
Call for Entries: Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition Deadline Aug 31
Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park in Montclair, NJ Deadline Aug 31
Call For Entries! DFA's 38th Dance On Camera Festival Deadline Sep 15
artistay Residencies & Artist Colonies Deadline Sep 30
EZ Arts Access Grant in West Virginia Deadline Oct 1
Curate This! 2009 Deadline Oct 1
Artist Minigrant Program in Mississippi Deadline Nov 2
Mini Grant for Travel in West Virginia
“CINE EN EL BARRIO” Youth Summer Camp in San Antonio, TX
Perugia Press Intro Award for a First or Second Book by a Woman
Folk Arts Grant Wyoming Arts Council
Hot Iron Press Visiting Artist Program
Local Community Programs Supported by Bank of America Charitable Foundation: Local Grantmaking
RFQ from the City of San Antonio
Art342 Artist-in-Residence
Sweet Tooth of the Tiger Artist Bake Sale Residency Program in Brooklyn, NY
Wanted Photographs "A year in the life of New Mexico"
RFQ: Public Art Opportunity Winston-Salem, NC
Centro de Dearrollo Comunitarion, San José (CDC) de la Fundación León XIII, IAP. Invita a Colaborar con Articulo
Ongoing Open Call-to-Artists in Knoxville, TN
Rhino in the Room Film Festival Call for Submissions
Economic Response Technical Assistance
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPT New Media II Instructors in Haverhill, MA Deadline Sep 18Anticipated Start Date: September, 2009 Teach Day Classes in New Media II at Northern Essex Community College. Masters Degree in Fine Arts required. Must have experience in animation, sound and authoring. College teaching experience, preferably at the community college level and experience working with students of diverse backgrounds required. To apply and for more information, click here.
Development Director in San Antonio, TXThe Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announces the opening of its search for its new Development Director. The Development Director position is responsible for all of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center¹s (GCAC) fundraising efforts. The job includes fund development, information management, grant-writing and fiscal reporting while implementing all small fundraising events for ongoing programs. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director in these efforts.
Interested applicants can request a full job description by emailing
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. To apply, please send resume with a cover letter to the above email only. Applications will only be accepted electronically. Open until filled. Salary based on experience.
Fleisher Art Memorial Manager of Adult ProgramsFleisher is looking for a self-motivated, skillful and savvy manager, who along with the Director of Arts Education will craft, execute and manage Fleisher's programming for adults. Seeking candidates with a bachelors or masters degree in arts education or equivalent experience in art education and program planning. This position will be open until filled. Click here to learn more.
ORDER VISIONES DVD and LATINO ARTISTIC EXPRESSION CURRICULUM TODAY! 
Visiones: Latino Art and Culture ©, NALAC's award-winning six part documentary series about the exciting history and diversity of Latino artistic and cultural expression in the U.S., is available on DVD! This wonderful 2-DVD set is perfect for high schools, university libraries and Latino Studies classes or for your personal DVD collection. Visiones: Latino Art and Culture © features inspiring profiles of innovators such as Lydia Mendoza, The Royal Chicano Air Force, Pedro Pietri, Miriam Colon, El Teatro Campesino, Guillermo Gomez Pena, Rudy Perez, Alma Lopez, Piri Tomas, Judy Baca, Lalo Guerrero and many more! The curriculum Latino Artistic Expression was designed to serve a broad audience of teachers and students; these materials provide a glimpse into Latino artistic expression in four areas: visual arts, music, dance and theater arts. The Visiones curriculum explores the many ways Latinos have shaped every layer of American culture. 
Click on the photo to view the Visiones trailer. Click here to order the DVD and the Latino Artistic Expression Curriculum |
