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In this Issue:
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Legislative
Session Opens
·
22nd
Annual Arts Congress
·
Governor’s Arts
Awards
·
Organization
Members
·
Downtown Phoenix
Arts District
·
Scottsdale
Historic Preservation
·
Tucson Pima Arts
Awards
Legislative Session Opens
Significant cuts proposed
for Arizona Commission on the Arts Budget
The
48th Legislative session opened January 14, 2008. Facing shortfalls of more
than $1 billion in the current 2008 fiscal year, the JLBC has proposed 10%
cuts across the board. Additional threats to the Arizona Commission on the
Arts in 2009 have been identified and hearings are being held at the
capitol. We are working closely with our lobbyist to monitor the hearings
and will get the word out to the filed as soon as we determine what action
is needed. Be on the look out for Arts Action Alerts.
22nd Annual Arizona Arts Congress/Advocacy Day
Focus
on Arts Education and Economic Development
On
February 4, 2008 Arts advocates gathered at the state capitol to meet with
their legislators for the 22nd Annual Arts Congress. Even in the
cold, rainy weather, approximately 300 attendees gave their full energy,
time and attention to advocating for the arts. The wonderfully informative
speakers: Susan Franano-Tucson Symphony, Johann Zietsmann-Mesa Arts Center
and Andre Licardi-City of Peoria discussed the economic impact of the arts
and the value of arts education. A major highlight of the inspiring
program was the Arizona Alliance for
Arts Education student essay contest winners sharing their winning work
with the audience on how the arts contributes to their success as students.
Thank you to all who attended
and visited with their lawmakers For those who could not attend, the
materials and talking points are available by calling AzC/AA at
602-253-6535. Click Here for pictures.
27th Annual Governors Arts Awards
Save
the date: Wednesday April 23, 2008
Presented
by the Office of the Governor, Arizona Citizens for the Arts and the
Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Annual Governor’s Arts Awards is a
dynamic celebration of the arts in Arizona. The 27th Annual Governor’s Arts
Awards Dinner is set for Wednesday April 23, 2008 at the Arizona Biltmore
Resort. Watch for more information and invitations in the next several
weeks!
Arizona Action for the Arts thanks our Organizational
Members.
2007-2008
Membership Renewal
Arizona
Action for the Arts is the most effective arts advocacy organization in
Arizona. Through membership contributions AzAA employs a full time lobbyist
working on behalf of all arts organizations statewide. We would like to
thank those arts organizations who have renewed their memberships (please see list on right). It is
your contributions and support that allows Arizona Action for the Arts to
successfully advocate for public arts funding at the local, state and
national level. Membership support from all arts organizations is critical
to continuing public support of the arts and arts education. Call Tia at
602-253-6535 for more information. Renew your membership today!
Downtown Phoenix Creates Art
District Overlay
Focus on Arts Education and Economic Development
The
City of Phoenix Planning Department is holding public hearings for
residents to consider the proposed Arts, Culture and Small Business overlay
for a proposed zone in downtown Phoenix. An overlay district contains use
regulations and/or district standards that vary from what is allowed or required
in the Zoning Ordinance. Overlay districts retain the underlying zoning of
the property. Some of the proposed changes would make the particular area
more “arts friendly”. Varied uses proposed include property allowances for
restaurants, art galleries and book stores, outdoor crafting of art and
outdoor display of art items for sale, opportunities for existing homes to
be more viable as businesses and commercially zoned properties with outdoor
dining without obtaining approval of a use permit through a public hearing
process. Approval of the overlay district would make it possible to add
character and vitality to the downtown area. The current hearing schedule
is March 12th at the Planning Commission and April 2nd
at the City Council. Review
the Plan
Scottsdale Historic Preservation
Kerr
Cultural Center
benefit event February 24
Concerned
Citizens for the Kerr Cultural Center will host an event to benefit
interior improvements on the Kerr Cultural Center at 2pm on Sunday February
24th. Tickets are $65 for reserved seats and $50 general
admission. To purchase tickets call Kerr at 480-596-2660. On March 13, 2008 the Scottsdale Historic
Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the future of the Kerr
Cultural Center. In January, the Commission reluctantly gave in to Arizona
State University's request to postpone designating the Kerr Cultural Center
as an historic property. On her death in 1977, composer and arts patron
Louise Lincoln Kerr bequeathed her home and performance hall at 6110 N.
Scottsdale Road to the university so famed concerts and programs could
continue there. To get the full story, click HERE and
consider attending the March meeting.
Tucson Pima Arts Awards
Call
for Nominations
You
are invited to submit nominations for the Tucson Pima Arts Awards. These
annual awards recognize and honor outstanding contributions to the arts in
Southern Arizona. Nominees will be honored and winners announced at the Fox
Tucson Theatre on Sunday, May 4, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:30pm. The program is
a project of the Tucson Pima Arts Council, in partnership with the
business, government, and arts community. Deadline for nominations is March
7. Nomination Information.
Hot Links!
Statewide Arts News National Arts News
Arts in Education News. Sustainable
Funding Convenings.
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Action for the Arts
514 W. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-253-6535
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Arizona Citizens/Action for the
Arts
Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts is a partnership of two organizations
working together to encourage support for the arts in Arizona. Arizona
Citizens for the Arts, a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit charitable organization
increases discussion and awareness of the importance and impact of the arts
in achieving quality of life, educational excellence and economic health
for all Arizonans and Arizona enterprises. Arizona Action for the Arts, a
501 (c ) 4 non-profit statewide arts advocacy membership organization,
promotes public dialogue, public policy and legislation favorable to the
arts, ensures and increases state funding for the arts, and serves as a
resource for expanding other public arts funding sources
DATES
TO REMEMBER
3/19/08 National Spotlight on
Arizona Arts
State
Capitol
Watch for details coming soon
3/30-4/1/08 National Arts Advocacy Day
Washington
D.C.
4/23/08 Governor’s Arts Awards
Dinner
Arizona
Biltmore Resort
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2007-2008 Members
Actors
Theatre of Phoenix
Arizona Art Alliance
Arizona Humanities Council
Arizona Museum for Youth
Arizona Opera
Arizona Theatre Company
Arts for All
ASU Public Events
Arts & Business Council of Phoenix
Chamber Music West
Chandler Cultural Foundation
Childsplay
Cross-Cultural Dance Resources, Inc
Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
East Valley Childrens Theatre
Free Arts of Arizona
Glendale Library and Arts Department
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Invisible Theatre
Mesa Arts Center
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Museum of Northern Arizona
Odaiko Sonora
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Bach Choir
Phoenix Boys Choir
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Phoenix Symphony
Phoenix Theatre
Santa Cruz Valley Art Association
Scottsdale Artists School
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Sedona Arts and Culture Division
Silver Creek Performing Arts Association
Sonoran Desert Chorale, Inc.
Sons of Orpheus - The Male Choir of Tucson
Southwest Shakespeare Company, Inc.
Tempe Cultural Services
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Tucson Pima Arts Council
Tucson Symphony Society
Valley Youth Theatre
West Valley Arts Council
West Valley Youth Orchestra
Yavapai College Community Events
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