LAUSD and the Arts

The Los Angeles Unified School District recognizes that education in the arts make a unique and vital contribution to a child*s cognitive development. Therefore the District is committed to providing all students with opportunities to attain a substantive education in the visual and performing arts at all grade levels, an education that will prepare them to create, collaborate, problem solve, perform, and appreciate works of art.

On July 22, 1999, the Los Angeles Unified School District*s Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution to commence a 10-year effort to establish arts for all students, at all grade levels, in all schools, in all four art forms. To accomplish this goal, LAUSD*s Arts Education Branch began Arts Program Schools (APS) at the elementary level. In the first eight years of the program the number of schools participating has grown from 54 to 392 and it is projected that by 2010 all elementary schools in the District will have the opportunity to participate in the APS project.

In the 2007 - 2008 school year the Arts Education Branch launched a new project at the middle school level to meet the needs of middle and high school arts teachers. The Arts Bridging Teacher Project assigns various visual and performing arts teachers to feeder schools in order to build enrollment and experience in individual art forms .

In addition to the four arts content areas mentioned above, Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art, the Los Angeles Unified School District, Arts Education Branch (AEB) seeks to establish and support Media Arts as a fifth standards-based Arts Content discipline. Media Arts are an art form comprising of a range of creative and expressive uses of media and communications technologies, including, but not limited to , digital imaging, graphic and web design, video/film production, television, digital music, video gaming, mobile devices and interactive media.

Work has begun on the next 10-year District Arts Education Plan. The second 10-year plan must extend the critical and necessary components of a well-rounded, dynamic and rich arts education and will focus on a K - 12 continuous and articulated curriculum. The Los Angeles Unified School District recognize that the Arts programs benefit students from the entire spectrum of educational programs and demographics, including special education, at-risk, GATE, and English Learners. LAUSD further understands that the Arts, (all five) increase student engagement, empower students' creative voices, and promote active participation in an increasingly networked world.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Auditions!!!

Auditions
For a screenplay reading
Auditions held at the Complex Theater
6476 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood, Ca 90038
WEST STUDIOS - 2pm to 4pm ONLY

July, 11, 2009 is the audition date.
Additional questions please email at the following address: blackswanentertainment@yahoo.com.
Thanking you in advance. -JGD

Project: The Great American (Soap Box Derby)
A kid's world is always a global phenomenon when rambunctious misfits join together, recycle and save money to compete in the neighborhood’s biggest event of summer. Being a part of the reading does not confirm you in the film project but it will definitely be taken into consideration as an audition for the particular roles one reads.

1)
Female / 61+ Years / African American
retired wrestler
2)
Male / 61+ Years / African American
retired firefighter

3)
Male / 41-50 Years / Any Ethnicity
blue collared father

4)
Female / 41-50 Years / Any Ethnicity
flustered new neighbor

5)
Female / 31-40 Years / African American
secured married woman - mother

6)
Male / 31-40 Years / African American
secured married man - lawyer

7)
Either Gender / Any Years / Any Ethnicity
narrator - over 18

8)
Male / 11-14 Years / African American
the leader
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9)
Male / 11-14 Years / Any Ethnicity
the brain

10)
Male / 11-14 Years / African American
the mouth

11)
Female / 6-10 Years / African American
the muscle

12)
Male / 15-17 Years / Any Ethnicity
the thief - new kid on block


Lewis-Beasley Casting
in association with

NS, Inc
BLACK SWAN ENTERTAINMENT and District Films

Monday, June 22, 2009

Spray Painter for Project

I need help with a project in North Hollywood. Spray painting experience necessary(like auto body painting). The piece needs a base coat of black and white with some air brush details. Several days work. Please call and we can discuss wage or fee.

Jedidia Dyer 818-764-1054

Gallery Internship

Gallery Internship/ Assistant Director position for growing Downtown Los Angeles Based Gallery located on Gallery Row.

Applicant must have strong organizational, communication, computer and research skills. Knowledge of photoshop, illustrator, in-design and Dreamweaver a plus. Must have some background, motivation, knowledge or experience in an art related field.

Intern will gain hands on experience in gallery operations including, management, research, marketing, PR, advertising, community outreach, installation, curating and special events.

Hours: Must be available a minimum of 12 hours per week and to assist with gallery related special events and installations both on and off site.

Gallery Hours:

Wed-Saturday 1-6pm
Open for the Downtown Art Walk every 2nd Thursday 12-9pm

This is a non-paying position in exchange for valuable hands on experience and the possibility of future employment/letter of recommendations only- including networking opportunities and established gallery connections.

Send resume to: submissions@deborahmartingallery.com

Please do not call the gallery regarding this position. You will be contacted if we are interested in scheduling an interview.

Deborah Martin Gallery
209 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
http://www.deborahmartingallery.com

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Summer Job Opportunity

Delta Airlines Summer Job Opportunities

Tell your friends and family about Delta's Summer Airport Customer Service program. We are looking for people who want to work full-time during the summer months only. We need people who are committed to providing exceptional front-line service - assisting customers at check-in and baggage handling.

Employees will receive $10.82 per hour as well as worldwide travel privileges that enable them to fly on Delta.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to lift at least 70 lbs, authorized to work in the US , have a H.S. diploma/GED equivalent as well as a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass an extensive background check and drug test.

TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TODAY!

www.deltajobs.net

Dancers Needed

Alhambra's Center for the Visual and Performing Arts is looking for
Hawaiian dancers to perform for 20-30 minutes on July 4th. The
performance time is flexible and can be anytime between 2:00 and 6:00
p.m. An honorarium of $100.00 will be paid and food is provided. The
Center is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue pre-fireworks festival for the
community. Contact: Director Bill Yee at: phone (626) 230-5435,
e-mail: bizwind@yahoo.com, or www.cvpaministry.
com

Paid Summer Internship

California Lawyers for the Arts, in collaboration with the

Latino Arts Network, the Filipino Arts Network, the Arts

and Disabilities Network, the African Marketplace, and the

HeArtProject are thrilled to present…

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Spotlight on the Arts 2009!!!

PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS & ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS

We will place you in an internship at an arts organization, such as a
museum, a theater or a dance company, based on your skills and
interests. You will participate in enrichment workshops on job
readiness, personal skills and advocacy training, and you will attend
cultural activities, field trips. Most importantly, you will work with
creative professionals and program staff eager to provide mentorship, at
a downtown non-profit visual and performing arts organization/
theatre.
This program will run for a 4-week period from August 3 – 28, 2009.
You will work and attend workshops for 20 hours a week and earn a
stipend at the end of the summer of $400!

ELIGIBILITY:

· You must be between the ages of 16 –19 AND either still
in high school or just graduated AND have not yet started college.

· You must live in the City of Los Angeles.

· You must have an interest in the arts.

· You must submit a completed application, including a
recommendation letter, paren tal consent, and proof of income by JULY 3,
2009.

· You must be available to commit to working 20 hours/wk for 4
weeks.

· No concurrent employment in any other city funded program.

· Preference for low-income youth.

WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:

* "I found my passion and career for the future!" * "I
improved my social and communication skills." * "I loved this
program and enjoyed the workshops and field trips!" * "It
helped me build my self-confidence and the experience looks great on my
resume."

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: Please contact
Nadia Cantuna or Angela Mooney-D'Arcy at (310) 998-5590 or by email
at Usercla@aol.com mailto:Usercla@aol.com

Artist's Rights

Artists Rights Under VARA and CAPA and the Twitchell Experience



June 24, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

With William J. Brutocao, Esq.



DESCRIPTION: In 1980 California passed the California Art Preservation Act (CAPA), the first law in this country providing some moral rights to artists. In 1990 the United States passed the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), which grant American artists some moral rights, most importantly the right of attribution and the right to prevent mutilation, distortion or destruction of qualifying works. VARA and CAPA were pivotal in the lawsuit by Kent Twitchell against the United States and 12 other defendants for the desecration of his renowned mural of Ed Ruscha. We settled Twitchell's case for over $1 million. Not everyone can expect similar results, but artists should be aware of their rights under VARA and CAPA, how to protect those rights, and what to do when one of their works has been damaged or destroyed.

SPEAKER:
William J. Brutocao is the head of the Litigation Department for Sheldon Mak Rose & Anderson. He has wide-ranging litigation experience in numerous areas of the law and has concentrated his efforts in intellectual property litigation for approximately 15 years. Mr. Brutocao has a liberal arts background and excels at making complex legal issues, including patent matters, understandable to non-technical persons, such as a judge or jury that would be expected to resolve such issues. Due to his broad-based experience, he is the firm’s foremost analyst and strategist with respect to all types of litigation matters. Mr. Brutocao is an adjunct professor in the subject of intellectual property law at the University of La Verne College of Law. Since 2000, he has been the Chief Consulting Editor for California Intellectual Property Laws, published by Matthew Bender®. Mr. Brutocao graduated from University of California, Hastings College of Law. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Pasadena Bar Association. He served as the lead trial attorney for Twitchell
.

WHEN: June 24, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 North Avenue 50, Highland Park, CA 90042

ADMISSION:
General Admission: $20, Members of CLA and Co-sponsoring organizations: $10, Senior Citizens and Students: $5

REGISTRATION:
Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, or email us (please include your contact info and specify the workshop date(s)) at: clasocaled@aol.com

These workshops were made possible, in part, by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support provided by the California Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the California Community Foundation.

Marketing Your Art

Downtown Art Center presents:

Marketing Your Art

Thursday, June 25th, 7pm – 9pm
Free Seminar

Downtown Art Center Gallery
828 S Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-7374 ~ www.dacgallery.com

Featuring Guest Speaker Bert Green, of Bert Green Fine Art
Bert Green has curated shows for over 20 years, working in Manhattan, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and is one of the co-founders of Gallery Row in Downtown Los Angeles.
Topics will include:
• What galleries are looking for
• The ideal Artist-Gallery relationship
• Setting realistic goals
• Getting the most out of your materials
• How to save on workspace and rent

Plus More!

We will have light refreshments, and there will be time to network after the seminar.
You do not need to RSVP. Simply print out this email and bring it with you on June 25th.

Part Time Grant Writer

Sundays Live, which produces 50 free chamber music concerts annually at
the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is looking for a part-time grant
writer to begin work in July or August. This position has been
subsidized by a foundation for two years and Sundays Live is looking to
renew this support; first grant proposal may be this renewal
application. Job also entails research for new sources of income,
reports, etc. Salary negotiable, but past grants have been for $10,000
annually. Candidate must have appreciation of music and experience
writing for the arts. More information about Sundays Live may be found
at:

www.SundaysLive.org http://www.SundaysLive.org

Please contact both Pat Oliansky at: patoliansky@sbcglobal.net
patoliansky@sbcglobal.net and

Bill Vestal at: templehearth@dslextreme.com
templehearth@dslextreme.com

Monday, June 1, 2009

CAP Summer Arts Program - Apply Now!

There is still some time for talented and dedicated young artists to apply to our free CalArts CAP Summer Arts Program! Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday June 1.

The CAP Summer Arts Program (CAPSA) is a free, three week-long intensive summer arts program for experienced young artists entering grades 10, 11, 12 or graduating high school in June 2009, interested in further exploring their art form, building their artistic skills and deepening their cultural understanding and personal expression in one of five arts disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Film/Video, Music, and Visual Arts. This program is led by outstanding artists on faculty at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and CalArts student instructors who guide students through exciting and creative experimentation in the arts. The program takes place in July and culminates with performances and exhibitions at Plaza de la Raza.

Dates: July 6-23, 2009
Times: Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00am-5:00pm
CAP Program Coordinator: Carribean Fragoza cfragoza@calarts.edu
Location: Plaza de la Raza, 3540 Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Download applications at: www.calarts.
edu/cap
Mail applications to: 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
Fax applications to: 661.222.2726

Theatre, Movies and Film Festivals Oh My!!

Wondering what to do with your child without the possibility of summer school? Here are plenty of suggestions.

12th Annual Shakespeare by the Sea Performances -- FREE
A pair of Shakespeare plays – As You Like It & Love’s Labour’s Lost – will be performed
at an outdoor theater overlooking the ocean. Guests can bring a picnic, blanket, and lawn
chairs and are encouraged to dress warmly. Food and beverages will be available for
purchase. There’s a limited amount of first-come, first served bench seating.
WHEN: June 11 – August 8, Thursdays – Saturdays 8:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. pre-show
SITE: Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro
INFO: 310-548-7705, www.shakespearebythesea.org
SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DATES AND LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LA COUNTY
Shakespeare Festival/LA Summer Festival -- FREE
For more than twenty years Shakespeare Festival/LA continues to create accessible theater that serves and builds the community in innovative and unexpected ways. This year’s work is Romeo & Juliet.

WHEN: July 8-12 & July 15-19, 2009 (8 pm) @ The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

July 23-26, 2009 (8 pm) @ The South Coast Botanic Garden

INFO: 213.481.2273, www.shakespearefestivalla.org
Free Shakespeare in Barnsdall Art Park -- FREE
The internationally recognized Independent Shakespeare Co. brings The Tempest and Henry V to Barnsdall Art Park for a summer season of free outdoor performances. Bring a picnic, a blanket, your family and friends, and enjoy a perfect evening at the theater.
WHEN: June 26 through August 24, Thursdays through Sundays 7:30 p.m.
SITE: Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
INFO: 818-710-6306, www.independentshakespeare.com
Shakespeare International Renaissance Festival Los Angeles -- FREE
The festival will present Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Henry V.
WHEN: July 10 through September 6, Fridays 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 6:00 p.m., Sundays 4:00 p.m.
SITE: West Los Angeles Civic Center Band Shell, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Area Veteran’s Artists Alliance and Veterans Center for the Performing Arts
INFO: 310-559-2116, http://www.sirfla.org/
FREE MOVIE SHOWINGS
Valley Cultural Center Free Movies in the Park, Warner Center -- FREE http://www.valleycultural.org/moviesinthepark.php
Pre-show entertainment begins at at 7PM with all movies beginning at dusk, Saturday evenings beginning July 18th and continuing through August 22nd. In addition to our movie entertainment, you can enjoy affordable concessions provided by local service organizations. Movie event parking will be available for a $8 donation per car on Califa, between Topanga Canyon Blvd and Owensmouth St. Look for signs and parking attendants.
Summer MovieCamp®. Available at select AMC Theatres
Families, schools and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies during AMC Summer MovieCamp. Available at select AMC theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
  • $1 movies from June 17 – August 56 (All admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.
  • Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
  • Great field trip opportunities – groups can purchase tickets one week in advance starting June 10th at the box office or online at participating theatres
Free Family Film Festival. Selected Regal Entertainment Group Theatres
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for our 2009 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.
LA Short Film Festival in Hollywood
This is the largest short film festival in the world. The festival screens over 400 short films with informational panel discussions, workshops, and a development market.
WHEN: August through September, Screenings throughout the day
COST: $10
INFO: 323-461-4400, www.lashortsfest.com

More FREE Music Festivals and Concerts

Parents, Teachers, Friends and Relatives, expose the student/child in your life to music as early as possible. Here are some free events around the city that you can take advantage of.

This year marks the 15th annual Culver City Music Festival, presented by the Culver City Redevelopment Agency, featuring 9 weeks of free concerts every Thursday night.
When: Thursday nights at 7 pm from July 9th through September 3rd
Where: City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. at Duquesne, Culver City, CA
Parking Free parking in the City Hall parking structure.
Info: (310) 253-5716, www.culvercitymusic.org

Live Music at Hollywood & Highlands -- FREE

Every Tuesday, June 3 - August 25 from 7 to 9pm
Join Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM for the 5th annual Wine, Jazz and Moonlight series presented by Shell Vacations all summer long beginning June 3rd. Enjoy free concerts by some of the country's top jazz performers every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm in the central courtyard of Hollywood and Highland Center during the months of June, July and August. The event is FREE to the public and a wine tasting donation with wine provided by Wente Vineyards benefits Project Angel Food.
Where: Babylon Courtyard at Hollywood & Highland Center, corner of Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood
Info: http://www.hollywoodandhighland.com/play_events.php
Saturdays Off the 405 -- A FREE outdoor performance series
Fridays Off the 405 are now Saturdays Off the 405! Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city and drink in the refreshing summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night. A cash bar is stocked with Getty-tinis and more, and the Garden Terrace Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, and other nibbles (both until 8:30 p.m.)
When: June 20, July 11, August 9, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Museum Courtyard, The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Parking: $8 on site, tram to museum
Info: http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/saturdays_405.html, (310) 440-7300
Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival -- FREE
Two days of jazz performances pay tribute to “The Avenue,” as Central Avenue was known during its renaissance years from the 1920s through the 1950s. Ethnic cuisine and arts and crafts are available for sale, and educational booths provide community information.
WHEN: July 25 & 26, Saturday 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:30 p.m.
SITE: Central Ave. between 42nd and 43rd Sts., around the historic Dunbar Hotel, Los Angeles
INFO: 213-202-5500, www.culturela.org

Twilight Dance and Music at the Santa Monica Pier -- FREE

The 25th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series will begin on June 25 and will run through August 27, 2009. For ten Thursday evenings during the summer from 7-10pm, prepare to sing, dance, or just rock out to the best in Reggae, folk, rock and eclectic world music.
When: Thursdays at 7:00 pm from June 25 through August 27, 2009
Parking: 2030 Barnard Way lot, a four to six-minute walk from the concert.
Info: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightdance.org
FREE Summer Concerts in the Park - Levitt Pavilion - Pasadena Sun 7:00 PM Headliner Artists Perform - All Summer Starting June 21 Wed 7:00 Children's Entertainment Hour
Thurs 7:30 PM, Fri and Sat 8 PM - All Summer
Location: The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts is in the heart of Old Pasadena at Memorial Park, right off the Fair Oaks exit from the 210 freeway, and on the corner of Walnut and Raymond.
Info: 626.683.3230, http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/calender.php
2009 Summer Concert Season at Levitt Pavilion - Macarthur Park
Located in Macarthur Park, the Levitt Pavilion offers fifty concerts this summer, featuring internationally recognized musicians and critically acclaimed performers. Enjoy music from around the world and across America with family and friends!
WHEN: July through August, Wednesdays through Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 6:30 p.m.
SITE: Levitt Pavilion, West 6th st., and South Park View St., Los Angeles
Long Beach Municipal Band Summer Concert Series -- FREE
The Long Beach Municipal Band is in its 100th season, making it the longest surviving, municipally-supported band in the country. The annual summer concert series provides a chance for neighbors and families to gather outdoors for a relaxing evening of entertainment and music. You are welcome to bring your picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs.
WHEN: Late June through August, 6:30 p.m.
SITE: Various parks located throughout the city
INFO: 562-570-3524, www.lbparks.org
Downtown Burbank’s Summer Music Series -- FREE
Join us for nine amazing nights of great music and dancing under the stars on the AMC Walkway (at Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard) in Downtown Burbank. Festivities start at 6:00 P.M. with free dance lessons by Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio (thedancefamily.com). Then at 7:00 P.M., the two-hour concert begins and everyone hits the dance floor!
WHEN: Thursday evenings in July & August

Free Summer Concerts

Grand Performances Summer Festival – FREE
Grand Performances presents more than forty free noon and evening performing arts events in downtown Los Angeles' California Plaza. The award-winning programming reflects the best of global culture and has created a place for all to share in the diverse arts of Los Angeles.
WHEN: June 13 through October 12, Various times
SITE: 350 S. Grand Ave., Downtown Los Angeles
INFO: 213-687-2198, www.grandperformances.org
Annual Pershing Square Summer Concert Series -- FREE
Enjoy this series of free concerts at Pershing Square, an outdoor area in the heart of downtown, featuring a variety of musical genres and performers. Come relax on the grass areas or sit at one of the tables with umbrellas and enjoy a weekday lunchtime show, or a monthly Sunday afternoon performance.
WHEN: June through September, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.,
the third Sunday of each month from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SITE: Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St. Downtown Los Angeles
SPONSOR: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
INFO: 1-888-527-2757, www.laparks.org