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NALAC's 2009 Membership Drive

Want to attend NALAC's 20th Anniversary National Conference, Latino Creativity in the 21st Century-Beyond the Tipping Point? 

Become a NALAC member or renew your membership during the month of September and become eligible to win a fabulous free gift! Purchase a NALAC membership between September 1-30, 2009 and enter a chance to win a free flight on Southwest Airlines or one complimentary night at the San Jose Marriott Hotel during NALAC's 20th Anniversary National Conference.

* 1st Prize: One roundtrip plane ticket on Southwest Airlines . No blackout dates! Certain restrictions apply. 
* 2nd Prize: One roundtrip plane ticket on Southwest Airlines . No blackout dates! Certain restrictions apply.
* 3rd Prize: One complimentary night at the San Jose Marriott Hotel during the NALAC's 20th Anniversary National Conference.

More Conference information is available here .  Registration will open on Monday, August 31st.

 Click Here For More Membership Information

If you are a current NALAC Member, purchase another year of membership or buy one for a friend.  You and your friend will be eligible to participate in the drawing.  Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.

San Jose Marriott Hotel is the official hotel of NALAC’s 20th Anniversary National Conference.
www.sanjosemarriott.com

Southwest Airlines is the official airline of NALAC's 20th Anniversary National Conference.

 The LINC Artists and the Recession Survey

NALAC is helping to promote a survey for artists, and if you have not already responded to this survey, we encourage you to do so. The Artists and the Economic Recession Survey is being conducted by Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC), a ten-year national initiative to improve conditions for artists, and supervised by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. LINC has been working with organizations around the country to distribute the survey and their goal is to reach the widest range of artist voices possible, especially artists who may not be part of formal organizational networks.

Artists complete the LINC survey here:
To complete the survey, please click on the link that follows or type the survey website address in your browser. Survey web site: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229J8EUDWA8

To learn more about LINC, click here .

Semillas Community Schools Becomes the First International Baccalaureate (IB) School to be Authorized in the City of Los Angeles

Semillas Community Schools, a non-profit community-based educational organization committed to opening high quality charter schools in East Los Angeles, today announced that it has become the first International Baccalaureate World School to be authorized in the city of Los Angeles. The authorization recognizes the Middle Years Program (6-10) of Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory High School, an independent charter school located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno. Semillas today also announced that its delegation of Anahuacalmecac students have been selected to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2009 Hanban Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for High School Students sponsored by the University of California, Los Angeles Confucius Institute in Beijing, China.

To learn more, click here .

Rocco Landesman Confirmed as Tenth Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

^{Photo by Michael Eastman}

Rocco Landesman, nominated by President Barack Obama as the tenth chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, was confirmed today by the U.S. Senate. For more information, click here . 

In Memoriam

Armando R. Cid, Artist and Teacher

Armando R. Cid, artist and founding member of the Royal Chicano Air Force art group died July 13 at the age of 66.

For more information, click here . 

Events

De Colores Exhibit Aug 22-Sep 30 in Corona, CA

Presented by the Corona Art Association the First Latino Theme De Colores Art show

The Corona Art Association Historic Art House
510 W. Foothill Parkway
Corona, CA, 92882

Thu-Sat 10am-2pm

Eduardo Carrillo: Within a Cultural Context Exhibit in Santa Cruz, CA Aug 22-Nov 22

The Museum of Art & History @ the McPherson Center
Solari Gallery
705 Front St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

www.santacruzmah.org/index.php?page=eduardo-carrillo-within-a-cultural-context

 Spanish Harlem Salsa Nights in New York, NY Aug 26 & Weds in Sep

www.milklounge.com

Los Ejotes son Judias in Monterrey, NL, Mex Aug 28-30

Automatico Quinseanera in Los Angeles, CA Aug 29

Kaweh In Concert in Sacramento, CA Aug 28 & in San Jose, CA Sep 18

Fri Aug 28
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Jean Runyun Little Theater - 1515 J Street Sacramento, CA
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:00PM
Tickets $20 adv. call: 916-337-4660

Fri Sep 18
Landmark Ballroom
75 S 11th St San Jose, Ca 95112
Doors: 7:00pm  Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $16adv. All Ages.
www.kaweh.com or 408.455.0260
Special guest: master congero Edgardo Cambon

For more information: www.kaweh.com

Art for Life 22 benefiting Face to Face in Windsor, CA Aug 29

What started in 1988 as a grassroots effort among the artist community in response to the AIDS epidemic has become Face to Face's most important annual fundraiser, raising almost 10% of the money needed for Face to Face to provide its services to people living with HIV and AIDS in Sonoma County.

Sat, Aug 29

Art for Life 22
Mary Agatha Furth Center
Windsor, CA
http://www.f2f.org/Art_for_Life_22.html

My Father's Cuba Exhibit by Raul Villarreal in New York, NY Sep 1-30

Sep 9 @ 5:30pm-Artist's Reception will feature book signing of  ‘Hemingway's Cuban Son’

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm & Sat 9am-3pm

Berkeley College
New York City Midtown Campus Gallery
3 East 43rd Street
New York, NY

For more information visit the artist’s website .  

Enmascarados 7: Homage to Lucha Libre in Corpus Christi, TX

Sep 4-Oct 10

http://www.kspacecontemporary.org/home/home.htm

La Luna Nueva Festival in Portland, OR

Sep 12-25

La Luna Nueva—a two-week festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world

Admissions varies; many events are free;
Purchase tickets from 503-236-7253, www.pdxtix.net/milagro

Milagro Theatre
525 SE Stark Street
Portland, Oregon 97214

For more information, click here .

Postcards from the Woods in Philadelphia, PA Sep 16-19

Calpulli Mexican Dance in Corona, NY Sep 19-20

Una Celebracion del Mes de la Herencia Hispana in New York, NY Sep 24

Memoir Writing Workshop and Public Reading by Ana Castillo in Austin, TX Sep 27

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The 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 2009 Aviso

The Summer 2009 Aviso is now available. Click here to see a copy of el Aviso, featuring articles about Nereida Garcia Ferraz, Latino Independent Presses, Rigoberto Gonzalez and more.

Support NALAC! 

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RESOURCES

Pitching Your Cause: Effectively Working with the Media to Spread Your Story Training

Live Teleconference: Tue, Sep 1 1-2pm EDT/12-1pm CDT/10-11am PDT

Register Now

As your organization works to stay top of mind for supporters and the media, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of public relations, pitches and press releases. 

Join Network for Good journalism and communications experts (Zan Dubin Scott, Paul West and Scott Martelle) for a free "Public Relations 202" teleconference. Their experts know the ins and outs of media coverage; they can explain why those assigning editors never called you back and why the sure-hit event you planned drew no free media.

Attendance is limited.  Reserve your complimentary space today.

Scheduling conflict? No problem! All registrants will receive a complimentary transcript and recording.

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.

Brooklyn Arts Exchange Seeks Performers and Groups for the 2009/10 Jumpin' Juniper Series for Family Audiences

Need-based Travel Assistance Available for the 2009 Conference for Community Arts Education

Screenwriting and Directing Workshops Aug 22- Sep 27 in Miami, FL

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

Texas Filmmakers Travel Grant Deadline Aug 31

The Keyholder Residency Program Deadline Sep 1

Texas Artists Open Call Deadline Sep 4 5pm

Call For Entries! DFA's 38th Dance On Camera Festival Deadline Sep 15

Bronx Council of the Art's 2009-2010 NYSCA/BCA Community Arts Grants Deadline Sep 18

ArtEcolÓgiko EcoPoÉtiko 2009 Poetry-Drawing Contest for Children of Poetic Genius in Houston, TX Deadline Sep 18

Artistay Residencies & Artist Colonies Deadline Sep 30

EZ Arts Access Grant in West Virginia Deadline Oct 1

Curate This! 2009 Deadline Oct 1 

Dia de los Muertos Call for Artists in Long Beach, CA Deadline Oct 4

The 2010 Mentoring Program Application Deadline Oct 13 for Immigrant Artists in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Healthcare Programs Deadline Oct 15

$7,000 Fellowships for New York State Artists

Artist Minigrant Program in Mississippi Deadline Nov 2

Call for Artists in Burlington, VT

Mini Grant for Travel in West Virginia

Perugia Press Intro Award for a First or Second Book by a Woman

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

Wanted Photographs "A year in the life of New Mexico"

RFQ: Public Art Opportunity Winston-Salem, NC 

Short Term Artists Residency (S.T.A.R.) Program

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 OPPORTUNITIES

Chief Content Officer Public Media Service in Los Angeles, CA

Radio Bilingue, Inc. will hire the Chief Content Officer on a full-time temporary basis. The right individual will lead the creative team in developing and testing innovative multi-platform programming. The ideal candidate will have: A clear understanding and commitment to public radio's mission, vision and culture. Success in developing innovative programming concepts. Ability to recruit, audition and inspire the production team charged with creating new content for underserved audiences. Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadlines and priorities. Media research, interpretation and application skills. Audience analysis, targeting and testing experience. Experience on the L.A "beat" and with relevant topics for L.A. Latinos and other communities of color. Several years of related work experience, including management oversight of administrative, budget, and staffing functions. Degree in a related field preferred. Salary: negotiable.

Send cover letter, a current resume/CV and audio, digital, video or print work samples or a URL where your samples can be heard or viewed, to: wendiwbrowncreative.com . Phone: 541-858-0376. Fax: 866-224-1423. This position will remain open until the needs of the organization are met. Please apply ASAP.

Development Director for the Asian American Arts Alliance

The Alliance is seeking a super organized and self-motivated Development Assistant to provide administrative support on fundraising, special event coordination, bookkeeping and general office management. Special focus this fall will be on the Alliance's House of Fame 2009 cocktail party fundraiser. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director.

This is a contract position from September 8 to December 24, 2009 with possibility for extension.  To view a full job description, click here .

Student Affairs Officer I at the University of California, Merced

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions, this position represents the University of California especially UC Merced in providing direct student/parent services to targeted community college bound high school students. Works toward increasing UC admission eligibility and UC college-going rates from target program schools. Develops a strong relationship with high schools and community colleges, teachers, instructors, counselors, and administrators. Assists in the development of new strategies to deliver services and implement those strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the Office of Admissions. Works with community based organizations civic groups, and other student development program staff toward increasing UC eligibility, UC Merced enrollment, and overall college-going rates.

For more information, click here .

Individual Giving Manager in Washington, DC

Americans for the Arts has an immediate opening for an Individual Giving Manager who will oversee a low-dollar annual fund program as well as Americans for the Arts’ National Patrons Council, a leadership group for donors.  The Individual Giving Manager also works closely with the Vice President for Development and senior staff in supporting work with major gift prospects and Board giving.  The Individual Giving Manager helps the Vice President of Development set annual benchmarks and implement a comprehensive annual strategy for individual giving that addresses current needs and builds support for future work of Americans for the Arts.

To view detailed descriptions and requirements visit the careers website .

PT New Media II Instructors in Haverhill, MA Deadline Sep 18

Anticipated 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.

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

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