Announcements

THE 2010 NALAC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 

August 16-September 17

Help NALAC reach its goal of 100 memberships.  Join today!

The 2010 NALAC Membership Drive has started.  Our goal is to receive 100 memberships by September 17th.  Purchase or renew your NALAC membership between August 16 and September 17 and be eligible to receive a free gift from some of the following vendors.  Click here to view a complete list of rewards.

2010 NALAC Transnational Cultural Remittances Program

Click here for more information.

The NALAC Fund for the Arts Guidelines and Online Application are Now Available

 NALAC is happy to announce the availability of the guidelines and online application for our sixth NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA) funding cycle.  In its first five years, the NFA has awarded $677,000 to 244 projects by Latino artists, ensembles and arts & cultural organizations working in every discipline and region of the country.  We are excited about this year’s NFA program and invite you to consider submitting a proposal.

The deadline for submitting proposals for this year’s NFA grant is Friday, September 24, 2010.

The 2010 NALAC Fund for the Arts will offer the following types of grants:

•  Individual Artist and Organization grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000

•  Artist Fellowship grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
•  A Master Artist Grant ranging from $10,000 to $20,000,

NFA guidelines, forms and online application are available at www.nalac.org.

Save the Date for the NALAC Regional Arts Training Workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota Oct 22-23

NALAC will convene a Regional Arts Training Workshop entitled Creative Responders-Latino Art in Action: Re-Affirming and Transforming the Future in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The Regional Workshop is a forum for dialogue, professional development and technical assistance for the Latino arts and cultural field.  We invite Latino artists, arts and cultural leaders, organizers, educators and activists in the Midwest region for this rewarding two day meeting.Click here for more information.

 More information will be posted soon. 

Julia de Burgos Stamp Issued by the US Postal Service

The 26th stamp in the Literary Arts series, the U.S. Postal Service honors Julia de Burgos, one of Puerto Rico's most celebrated poets.  The stamp features a portrait of de Burgos created by artist Jody Hewgill.  The stamp goes on sale on September 14, 2010.  Click here to pre-order.

Taller Boricua and Cemi Underground will present Imagenes de Julia de Burgos celebrating the USPS issue of the Julia de Burgos stamp.  This event will be Thursday, September 16 at 7pm at Taller Boricua's Multi Arts Space at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Center in New York.  For more information visit www.cemiunderground.com and www.tallerboricua.org .

Foundation Center Releases Updates on Corporate and Community Foundations

The Foundation Center has released the new 2010 editions of its essential fact sheets on family, corporate, and community foundations. These brief reports provide critical statistics on the resources and giving priorities of these distinct types of U.S. grantmakers.

Findings presented in Key Facts on Corporate Foundations and Key Facts on Community Foundations come from the Foundation Center's tracking of fiscal and programmatic information on more than 75,000 grantmaking foundations, annual surveys of leading grantmakers, and analyses of the giving patterns of almost 1,500 of the nation's largest foundations.

Also available is Key Facts on Family Foundations, which updates grantmaking and fiscal characteristics of family foundations through 2008. These reports can be downloaded at no charge at foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge.

Free Tickets Now Available for NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sep 24

Afro-Cuban drumming, Bharatanatyam Indian dancing, and Bluegrass music are just a few of the folk and traditional arts that will take center stage at the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert on September 24, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. Free tickets are available at www.strathmore.org, the Music Center at Strathmore box office, 5301 Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda, Maryland, and the House of Musical Traditions, 7040 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.

The 2010 NEA National Heritage Fellows are Ghanaian drum master Yacub Addy, Texas-style Fiddler Jim “Texas Shorty” Chancellor, Lauhala (palm leaf) weaver Gladys Kukana Grace, Sweetgrass basketweaver Mary Jackson, Bluegrass guitarist and singer Del McCoury, Bharatanatyam Indian dancer Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan, Irish flute player Mike Rafferty, and Afro-Cuban drummer and drum builder Ezequiel Torres. In addition, folkorist and editor Judith McCulloh will receive the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowships award for her significant contributions to the preservation and awareness of cultural heritage. For more information on the artists, please visit www.arts.gov.

PLEASE NOTE: Though the concert’s free tickets may be entirely distributed in advance, there will be seating available beginning 15 minutes before curtain.  The NEA encourages those without tickets to arrive 20-30 minutes early.

Those who are unable to attend the concert are encouraged to watch via a live webcast at www.arts.gov. An archive of the concert will be available following the event.

Saving Mural Agave Americana in Artesia, NM

Artist Noel Marquez painted the mural Agave Americana in December of 1994 in Artesia, New Mexico it was on the outside of a racquetball court that was in a park, at the time, known as snake alley and in need of a make over. This mural removed the graphically graffitied  walls and added a little culture to an area forgetting its roots. Within a couple of months the park was transformed into something beautiful.  Now almost 16 years later the parks make over is almost complete. It started with a mural on the racquetball court and ended with a splash pad, skate park, and even a new name. With the park remodeled the Mayor of Artesia is deciding whether or not to keep the mural that started it all.  Help get the word out to protect this beautiful piece of cultural art. For almost 16 years it has been a part of Artesia.  Visit facebook at Save the mural for photos and information.

In Memoriam

Lolita Lebron, Activist

Esteban "Steve" Jordan, the conjunto accordion legend and pioneer, died August 13 of complications from liver cancer.

 To read more, click here .

Dr. Mario Obledo, Activist

Events

“Signs of the Times” & “La Gráfica Política” in Sylmar, CA Through Aug 31     

An Exhibition of Political Graphics. Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural presents a two-part exhibit of political graphics, in commemoration of the Mexico’s Bicentennial, and the one-hundredth anniversary of the 1910 Revolution.

Tia Chucha's Cafe Cultural
13197-A Gladstone Ave
Sylmar, CA 91342
http://www.tiachucha.com/events/august/index.html

15 Anos de Mujerartes in San Antonio, TX Aug 28

Carlos Alberto Cerda Gaitán Reading in Philadelphia, PA Aug 28

Sat, Aug 28, 3PM

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Julia de Burgos Books and Crafts Store “Meet the Author” Series presents Carlos Alberto Cerda Gaitán’s latest literary work: “Mosaico,” recently published by Brio Books in 2010. “Mosaico” tells a story which human symbolism undertakes, from a literary, political and philosophical perspective, the messages of a real world.

Reading will be in Spanish

Julia de Burgos Book and Crafts Store
2721 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA  19133

http://www.tallerpr.org/getdoc/7a4b75b9-bfa1-4cae-a779-809f1169b33e/.aspx

Chiapas and border fair trade cooperatives convene with Fuerza Unida in San Antonio, TX Aug 30

Fuerza Unida hosts Cooperativa Jolom Mayaetik, an indigenous women’s cooperative from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico and Dignity & Justice Maquiladora Co. of Coahuila, Mexico.

The gathering is a culmination of an international exchange between the three organizations that commenced earlier this year funded by NALAC.

Community members are invited to a discussion about how the respective organizations will work together to address the affects of free trade agreements and globalization on women, the environment, local communities, and traditional practices.

Mon, Aug 30, 5-8PM
Participating organizations will exhibit handcrafted goods including traditional
Mayan weavings, organic materials, and hand sewn apparel.

The gathering is offered to community members to strengthen awareness about sweat free, fair trade, green apparel, and how individuals in San Antonio can support these efforts

Fuerza Unida, 710 New Laredo Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78211

African Presence in Mexico in Chicago, IL  Aug 29-Nov 14

Sun, Aug 29, 3pm & 5:30pm

DuSable Museum presents the African Presence in Mexico exhibit. On August 29 it presents the Yanga Festival, named after a Black hero in Mexican history. Sones de Mexico Ensemble participates with two programs:3pm - "Beyond the Music" a lecture/demo sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts on Mexico's regional styles of folk music, and 5:30pm - a main stage concert. In observance of this exhibit Sones de Mexico will make a special emphasis on the African roots of Mexican music in both programs.

El insólito caso de Miss Piña Colada in New York, NY Aug 28-Sep 17

By  Carlos Ferrari
Directed by René Buch

A hilarious play about a mother’s outlandish and incredible measures to make sure that her daughter is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration of society's frivolous consumption and its obsession with appearances.

Repertorio Español
138 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
http://www.repertorio.org/productions/index.php?area=ind&id=122

Cara Mia Theatre Co. Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction in Irving, TX Sep 2

http://caramiatheatre.com/home.php

Cuatro Cuadrado in Kansas City, MS Sep 3-16

A new group exhibit with somewhat of a twist. Participating artists will choose from precut and measured canvas or panel in 4”x4”, 8”x8” or 12”x12” sizes. This exhibit is open to all artists and invites them to use the format given without limitation on theme or content. Artists are encouraged to further explore the exhibit title by investigating cultural meanings of the number 4. For example, in both Native American and Latin American cultures the number 4 represents the 4 cardinal directions which is highly spiritual and in many Asian cultures the number 4 is seen as unlucky.6-9pm

Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery
919 W. 17th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
http://www.mattierhodes.org/web/english/Home.html

OC Film Fiesta in Santa Ana, CA Sep 4-19

Latino Festival @ JoCo Library in Overland Park, KS Sep 4

The Oak Park Library will feature the Latino Writers Collective will read in it's celebration of Latino Culture. The event will feature art, poetry, music, dance, and refreshments! A program for the whole family. No registration necessary. 11-2pm. www.jocolibrary.org

Made in Lanús in Houston, TX Sep 9-12

Transcending Traditions: Contemporary American Indian Artwork in Mesa, AZ Sep 10-Jan 2

Friday, September 10, 2010 - Sunday, January 2, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri, Sep 10, 7-10pm

Encompassing a wide range of mediums, Transcending Traditions focuses on more than twenty-five established and emerging American Indian artists from across North America who integrate a contemporary flare to traditional indigenous art forms through the chosen materials or content.

Exhibiting artists include Marcus Amerman, Rick Bartow, Frank Big Bear, David Bradley, Shonto Begay, Julie Buffalohead, Damian Charette, Lorenzo Clayton, Melissa Cody, Richard Glazer Danay, Jim Denomie, Joe Feddersen, Anita Fields, Susan Folwell, Jason Garcia, David Gaussoin, Wayne Nez Gaussoin, Cheyenne Harris, Randy Kemp, George C. Longfish, Jason Blue Lake Hawk Martinez, Jacob Meders, Douglas Miles, Jennifer Moquino, Virgil Ortiz, Ryan Singer, Ryan Huna Smith, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Gail Tremblay, Kade L. Twist, Star Wallowing Bull and Will Wilson.

Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/artexhibits/juriedexhibitions/transcendingtraditions

Ramana Vieira and Ensemble in Oregon and Washington Sep 10-13

The new voice of Fado Portuguese world music performing live.  Be prepared to be mesmerized by her extraordinary gifts of a soulful voice and wide range of emotions, which evoke images of old world Portugal.

W.O.W  HALL
Sep 10 @ 8pm
291 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2903

COELHO WINERY
Sep 11 @ 6pm
111 5th St (PO Box 618)Amity, OR 97101

TRIPLE  DOOR LOUNGE
Sep 13 @ 7pm
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101

http://www.ramanavieira.net/index.html

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance 13th Anniversary Birthday Performance Celebration in Austin, TX Sep 12

2-5pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PRFDance will be celebrating their 13th Anniversary, birthday style with cake and candles, Sunday, September 12, 2-5pm. Surprise announcement, Austin's own -- FOLKLORE Y RITMOS DE PANAMA will be joining the birthday celebration this year. Enjoy traditional music and dance performances by their performing company and students including Bomba, Plena, Salsa and more!

The day will end by thanking God for the many blessings recieved over the last 13 years with an authentic Taino Areyto, which the audience will be able to participate in. So come sing and dance before the drums, or just bring your dominoes and come and play their big, tree covered lawn.

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance
701 Tillery St, Austin 78702
http://www.prfdance.org/perform.htm

BREAK! Artistas Latinos in South Carolina in Columbia, SC Sep 14-Oct 31

Festival de Flor y Canto. Yesterday • Today • Tomorrow in Los Angeles, CA Sep 15-17

Wednesday, starting at 1:00, Veteranas Veteranos videotaped at that historic 1973 Festival de Flor y Canto, and whose recorded work was nearly lost, will read again, now 37 years later. Opening night brings a father and son program featuring José Montoya and Richard Montoya and members of Culture Clash.

Thursday, starting at 1:00, spotlights some of modern literature's most admired writers, leading to the evening's highlight, "Celebrando Chicana Poetry: Diana Garcia, Maria Melendez, Emmy Pérez."

Friday's 10:00 a.m. start promises a fulll day of delights as younger writers get the opportunity throughout the day to read alongside seasoned writers. This final day of the festival concludes with the opening reception for Sueños by the Sea: Celebrating Los Festivales de Flor y Canto at USC. This Doheny library exhibition features Michael Sedano's photographic portraits from that 1973 festival.

Throughout the three days of the festival publishers, poets, writers will staff tables near the performance space to sell and sign their books, chapbooks, and other memorabilia.

Friends Lecture Hall. Doheny Memorial Library, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA
http://readraza.com/florsked.htm

¡El Grito! in Dallas, TX Sep 16

Sep 16, 7PM
¡El Grito!(The Scream!!) for liberty is how this traditional festivity is celebrated every year in Mexico, a time when father Hidalgo furiously rang his church's bell calling everyone to join in the fight for independence from Spain; this part of history also belongs to Texas.

A reception followed by a performance of "Leona Vicario" a 50 minute highly visual, passionate, action driven love story that took place 200 years ago. In Spanish, with English synopsis, by Tomás Urtusástegui,  directed by Cora Cardona, and starring Frida Espinosa Müller.
 
Tickets after September 7th can be purchased online at: www.teatrodallas.org

Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak
Dallas TX 75204
www.teatrodallas.org

Dos Calles y Una Chica 16 de sep en Jerez, España

Mexico Lindo in Watsonville, CA Sep 18

Presented by Xochipilli & Bay Federal Credit Union
7:30pm
Featuring Mariachi Cuicatlan

For tickets, click here.

Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
250 E. Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95073
www.xcai.org

Calpulli Danza Mexicana in Corona, NY Sep 25-26

¡Viva México! KCRW’s World Festival in Hollywood, CA Sep 19

La Onda Suave in Tucson, AZ Every Wednesday

Pocho Hour of Power in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Barbara, CA Every Friday

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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.

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The NALAC Fund for the Arts Grantee Highlight

Resource

Texas Commission on the Arts Tools for Results Nonprofit Toolkit

The TCA Tools for Results Tool-kit was developed as a resource for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond.  The Tool-kit covers six topic areas: Fundraising & Development, Programs & Exhibitions, Cultural Tourism, Marketing, Advocacy, and Nonprofit Basics. Each section covers the basics, relevant concepts, best practices, things to consider, ideas for implementing change, common mistakes, ways to get started, do’s and don’ts, and how-to’s on a variety of topics.

http://www.arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/

October e-Boletin Dia de los Muertos Edition

NALAC will focus the October e-boletin on Dia de los Muertos events around the country. Send your event information by September 15, 2010.  Include a brief description, a jpeg or gif image, and contact information including your website.  Send submissions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Write in the subject heading: "eboletin: Dia de los Muertos".

Take Part

Help NALAC receive $200,000 from takepart.com

Your vote today can change lives tomorrow! Help NALAC strengthen its services to the artists and arts organizations.  NALAC was selected to vie for $200,000 in funding from American Express.  All we need to win are your passion for Latino arts and your votes! Visit www.takepart.com and follow the instructions to vote. All it takes is a few simple steps to make our vote count for Latino arts and culture! CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Vote Every Monday!

The 2010 NALAC Membership Drive Begins August 16!

Purchase or renew your NALAC membership between August 16 and September 17 and be eligible to receive a free gift!

-$50 gift certificate from Blick Art Materials (http://www.dickblick.com/)

-$20 gift certificate from Arte y Loqueras (http://www.arteyloqueras.com/)

-Books generously donated by Cinco Puntos Press (http://www.cincopuntos.com/index.sstg)

More rewards will be announced.  Support NALAC and join the NALAC Familia. 

NALAC Seeks Images for Christmas Card

NALAC is looking for an image for our 2010 NALAC Holiday card, and we are inviting our members to submit. The winning image will be used on the 2010 NALAC Holiday Card which will be mailed and emailed to fellow artists, arts organizations, funders and Latino art aficionados all over the country.

To enter, email the following information:
-Brief Bio (No more  than 100 words)
-Brief Description of the submission
-300 dpi Image in jpeg or gif format
-Name and dimensions of artwork
-Your website address

Email the requested information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by October 15, 2010 at midnight CST.  Write on the Subject line "NALAC Holiday Card Submission".  Email questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Artists may submit more than one image. To be considered, you must be a current NALAC member.

Final decision will be made by a panel of artists in the field.  An email notification will be sent by October 29, 2010.

Download El Aviso!

The Summer 2009 issue of NALAC's national Latino arts magazine El Aviso is available online, featuring articles about Miami artist Nereida Garcia Ferraz, Latino Independent Presses, an interview with author Rigoberto Gonzalez and more! 

Click here to download your copy today!

Support NALAC! 

To make a secure tax deductible donation supporting NALAC's valuable programs and services to the Latino arts and culture field, click on the  on the image below.

Visit the Opportunities page for links to arts resources across the country

Click Here to view details on the following opportunities.

Volunteers needed at the William C. Velasquez Institute in Los Angeles, CA
 
The Idea Fund Workshops in August and September
 
Art, Music and Spanish for Children in New York
 
Conservatorio de Arte Dramatico Convoca a Audiciones en Puerto Rico
 
Call for Artists Deadline Aug 30
 
Artist in Residence Program in San Francisco Deadling Aug 31

Call for Poetry Manuscripts Deadline Aug 31

Cantanker Call for Entries, Issue 11 : The Ambiguous Object, Catalog & Exhibition Deadline Aug 31

2011 Community Spirit Awards Call for Nominations Deadline Aug 31

Call for Artists in Chicago, IL Deadline Aug 31
 
Electronic/Digital Media Art Deadline Aug 31
 
Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence Program Deadline Sep 1

Andy Warhol Foundation: Curatorial Research Fellowship Deadline Sep 1
 
Round 5 of Innovation Lab for the Performing Arts Deadline Sep 1

Texas Open Call to Artists Deadline Sep 1
 
Call for Artists: 2010 Artesanos del Pueblo-A Celebration of Folk Art in San Antonio, TX Deadline Sep 1
 
Artist in Business Leadership Program Call for Applications Deadline Sep 1
 
smARTCHITECTURE Photo competition in San Antonio, TX Deadline Sep 1

510Arts.com Online Arts Exhibit Application for Bay Area Artists Deadline Sep 3

National Arts Marketing Conference Scholarships for Bay Area Deadline Sep 3

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Call for Entries Deadline Sep 3

RFQs in North Carolina Deadline Sep 7

USArtists International Third Round Grants Deadline Sep 7

Astraea Visual Arts Fund Deadline Sep 7
 
Call for Photographers Deadline Sep 8

Call for Art in Chicago, IL Deadline Sep 10
 
Art Submissions Deadline Sep 10

Call for Artists Deadline Sep 10

Body Art Exhibit Open Call for Artists Deadline Sep 13
 
Call for Artists Deadline Sep 15

Artist Residency in Amherst, VA Deadline Sep 15

Poetry Awards Deadline Sep 15
 
Grant in the Design Development Deadline Sep 15
 
Call for Artists in Clayton, NC Deadline Sep 15

Native Arts New England Deadline Sep 15 (for projects occurring between November 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011)

Call to Artists for "Memento Mori" Deadline Sep 17

LINC Space for Change Deadline Sep 17

Call for Artists Deadline Sep 17

Call for Artists in Tryon, NC Deadline Sep 18

Television Writers Program Deadline Sep 20

New Media Artists Residency in Seattle, WA Deadline Sep 21
 
Writers in Residence Program on Whidbey Island, WA Deadline Sep 23

Cultural Capital Program Call for Application Deadline Sep 30

Artist in Business Leadership Program Call for Applications Deadline Sep 30
 
Call for Artists Deadline Sep 30

Call for Artists in Danville, KY Deadline Sep 30

Fellowship in LGBT Studies Deadline Oct 1

AAHHE Graduate Student Fellows Program and AAHHE Junior Faculty Fellows Program Deadline Oct 1

Ghost Story Submission Deadline Oct 1

Film Submissions Early Deadline Oct 1
 
Residency Program for Artists, Writers and Composers Deadline Oct 1

Grants for Artists and Art Organizations Deadline Oct-Dec 30

True/False 2011 Call for Entries Deadline Oct 4

Applications: Presenters/MetLife Arts Access Awards Program Deadline Oct 5

NALAC Seeks Images for Christmas Card

Call for Female Performing Artists Deadline Oct 15

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Call for Entries Deadline October 15

Call for Artists Deadline Oct 16

Youth Film Submissions Deadline Oct 31

Fellowships for Artists and Scholars Deadline Nov 1

Film Submissions Deadline Nov 5

Grants for Artists and Art Organizations Deadline Oct-Dec 30

True/False 2011 Call for Entries Deadline Nov 15

Call to Artists, Activists, Students Deadline Nov 30

Astraea Lesbian Foundation Emergency Fund to Organizations for Political Emergency

USArtists International Third Round Grants Deadline Dec 13

Individual Support Grant Program Deadline Dec 15

Grants for Artists and Art Organizations Deadline Oct-Dec 30

Employment Opportunities

Instructor Specialist, DJC in Idaho

If you are an engaging teacher join the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections' team as an Instructor Specialist in St. Anthony.  Teach for the school district to meet the "special needs" of juveniles in corrections. This is a professional teaching position in a year-round school.  The instructor teaches classes for and supervises students 12 to 18 years old who typically have not achieved their educational potential in previous school settings.

For complete details, click here.

Cultural Activism Promotor in San Jose, CA

Somos Mayfaire is a Cultural Activism Promotor who will build on the foundations they have established to: Further integrate cultural activism throughout the work of the organization; Develop and implement culturally relevant communications strategies; Deepen the understanding and practice of indigenous cultural traditions, story-telling and the sharing of personal stories to empower individuals and motivate civic participation; Apply principles of popular education to increase the effectiveness of our community education and leadership development; Support residents to learn about culture from their own experiences, build confidence for creative expression and build capacities to lead other cultural activists.

To learn more about the position and the organization, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.somosmayfair.org.

Manager, Chicano-Boricua Studies College to Career Program in Detroit, MI

Manages the development, planning, organizing, implementation and sustainability of the Chicano-Boricua Studies' College to Career (C2C) Program which resides in the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies. The College to Career Program builds upon the CBS Scholars Program which is an extensive two year student support services program for incoming freshman and sophmores that is primarily geared towrards the recuritment and retention of students interested in Latino Studies but the C2C Program is geared towards Juniors and Seniors as they further their professional development plans and graduate school preparedness. Supervises a large set of professional Peer Mentors who provide one-on-one individualized counseling to students.

Click here for more information.

Escuelitas Program Coordinator in San Antonio, TX

Hispanas Unidas, non-profit social justice organization, is seeking to fill the position within their Escuelitas Leadership and Mentoring Program.   Escuelitas is an after school program that targets 3rd through 8th grade girls in low-income, at-risk neighborhoods and engages them in structured activities to build leadership skills, increase self-esteem and foster healthy decision-making early on to decrease their chances of becoming teen mothers or engaging in risky behaviors during their teenage years.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all of the necessary programmatic activities and logistic arrangements to ensure the successful implementation of the Escuelitas Program. This person will also lead the team of Program Specialists implementing the program at various school campuses.

For complete information, visit www.hispanasunidas.org.

Artistic Director in New Orleans, LA Deadline Sep 30

Junebug Productions, Inc. (JPI), a New Orleans-based African-American theater company, seeks an artistic director (AD) to replace retiring founder John O’Neal. The JPI AD is the organization’s CEO and has oversight of all programs, operations and budgetary matters.

Ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in art-making and organizational management. Starting salary is $50,000-$60,000. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, CV, and contact info for three references by September 30, 2010, to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For additional information, see www.junebugproductions.org.

Visiones DVD

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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