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ANNOUNCEMENTSThe NALAC Web Page has been improved to provide easier access to NALAC’s programs and services and will be launched in three phases. This first phase offers improved navigation and interactive tools for posting announcements and events. The second phase will include a Latino arts directory and Spanish language version of the page; the third phase will launch the online gallery. NALAC extends a special thanks to David Garcia and G2E services for the new Web Page design. Online Applications are now available for the The Seventh annual Leadership Institute will be held this summer from July 22-28. Join the ranks of 93 Latino artists and arts administrators from around the country who have been selected to participate in this nationally recognized leadership building program. NALAC's Regional Workshops are a discussion and technical assistance forum for the Latino arts field. The Workshop includes tracks for artists and organizations focused on research and grant writing, professional development and business skills for artists and strategic planning. JOBSClaremont Museumof Art Position Posting: Curator of Exhibitions ¡FELICIDADES!Artemio Rodriguez of La Mano Press in California was recently featured in West Magazine. NALAC enjoys sharing your good news to fellow Latino artists around the country. Please send us your announcements to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view itCALL FORThe Chicano/Latino Literary Prize 2007: Novel Gay Latino Art Show - Call for Entries ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS EVENTS
with: March 22-April 29 – Houston, Texas
Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Literature, Film
Come enjoy a free workshop of Afro-Peruvian music and dance with Maestro Marcos Napa and his students from Pachamama Peruvian Arts!!
Friday March 16th from 3:45pm to 4:45pm Metro Gallery is delighted to announce the exhibit “Sacred Excavations,” featuring the works of Marisa Caichiolo, Danny Hughes and Polina Perl. The artists creatively interpret and redefine ideas of religion and spirituality that ground us in a time of seemingly endless turmoil and apparent chaos. Mario Acevedo’s latest book is out.  He has spent early March touring California and will be Colorado in April. There is more information on his EVENTS. March 16-18, 2007
Led by Metropolitan Opera dancers Jenny Bascos and Greg De Silva, M'ORO FLAMENCO is an electrifying troupe of dancers and musicians that never fail to bring the house down. Don’t miss their unique fusion of Flamenco, Filipino martial arts, South Asian dances, Hip-Hop moves, and other soulful expressions from around the globe. A hit with audiences of all ages! Gallista Gallery in San Antonio presents:
Mission Cultural Center of Latino Arts in San Francisco PRESENTS Miami Light Project
10th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival April 19 - 26, 2007 • Austin, Texas
The Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, CA presents
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. | OPPORTUNITIESApplications are now available for the 2007 Young Ambassadors, a national leadership program for high school students gifted in the arts developed by the Smithsonian Latino Center to promote Latino culture and identity in the United States. High school seniors are invited to apply. Online applications must be submitted electronically by March 22, and all other required documents and forms must be postmarked no later than March 22. The 2007 AT&T Excelerator grant program will provide $9 million in competitive technology grants to help local nonprofit organizations integrate technology into their operations and community outreach. The 2007 AT&T Excelerator grant program will be open to nonprofit organizations located in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin. A new search engine that donates while you search, GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates ad revenue, about a penny per search, to the charity its users designate. Powered by Yahoo! Go to www.goodsearch.com to find out more. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Big Read grants, ranging from $5,000 - $20,000, are available to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant, financial support to attend a national orientation meeting, educational and promotional materials for broad distribution, Organizer's Guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of your organization and activities on The Big Read web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national initiative. Approximately 120 organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected in this cycle. Download the Request for Proposals. Questions? Call Arts Midwest at 612.341.0755 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it "Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday!" was established by volunteers in Los Angeles, California. They spearheaded a campaign which resulted in the first Cesar Chavez paid state holiday. The Calif. holiday and it's day of service and learning is celebrated on Cesar's March 31st birthday. This marks the first time in our nation that a labor leader or Latino has been honored with an official public holiday. "Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday!", is now forming national, state and local coalitions; organizing volunteer committees; and by providing education about the importance of honoring Cesar E. Chavez. MEMBERSHIPWelcome to our new NALAC members and a big abrazo to our renewing members ORGANIZATIONSCalpulli Mexican Dance Company www.calpullidance.org Rumbo al’Anacua INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSLuisa Cariaga BECOME A NALAC MEMBER! SEND PRESS RELEASES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, QUESTIONS & COMMENTS TO:
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