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

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 22^nd. 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 10^th at the box office or online at participating theatres

Free Family Film Festival. Selected Regal Entertainment Group Theatres

http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx

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 9^th 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

INFO: http://www.downtown-burbank.org

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

The Music Center

The Music Center helps schools to design and implement arts programs that build nurturing and engaging learning environments, conducive to student and teacher success. With three decades of experience in the field, the Music Center is committed to providing effective planning, program implementation, and practical assistance to support schools in this endeavor.

In light of the financial burden being placed on schools and districts due to the state budget crisis, the Music Center has decided to suspend their membership policy as a requirement for programs and services. For the 2009-2010 school year, the Music Center will waive district membership fees, and allow schools to have regular access to any of their programs and services.

The Music Center wants to work together to build a well-defined approach for quality education.

For questions and feedback contact:

Leonardo Bravado
Director, School Programs
213-972-3308
lbravo@musiccenter.org

UCLA Summer Institute

UCLA SUMMER ART INSTITUTE IS STILL ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS!

Hello,

I wanted to tell you about a fantastic summer opportunity for creative and talented teenagers.

The UCLA Department of Art is offering two-week Summer Art Institutes for high school students in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Video Art and New Genres. Students may enroll in one of two two-week sessions, or enroll in both sessions. The programs in each area offer two weeks of intensive studio time with UCLA faculty and graduate students. Up to twenty qualified high school students, ages 14 to 18, will be accepted into each area.

Each two-week session offers three units of UCLA college credit. Activities will include intensive arts instruction, lab and studio time, museum field trips, visiting artist lectures, film and video screenings, and the presentation of a culminating exhibition of student work in the New Wight Gallery at UCLA. Students may also choose to live in the dorms on campus while attending the Institute, for the full college experience! This program is a great way for art students to w ork on building their portfolios, hone their technical and conceptual skills, experience life at college, and gain exposure to some of the best contemporary artists around.

The dates for the two sessions are as follows:
Session A: July 6 – July 17
Session B: July 20 – July 31

Applications are still being accepted for the following Sessions:

Drawing, Sessions A and B
Painting, Sessions A and B
Photography, Sessions A and B
Sculpture, Session B
Video Art, Session A

Additional information about the Summer Art Institute can be found here:

www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Art/overview.htm

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions about the program.

We have completed our hiring process for instructors, and are only seeking student applicants at this time.

Sincerely,

Micol Hebron
Director, Summer Art Institute
UCLA Department of Art
hebronm@arts.ucla.edu
323-687-9897

Instructors Needed

McGroarty Arts Center is seeking Art Instructors for its Summer Class Session.

One position is to teach Drawing classes to children ages 6-12 as part of the Center's Art Camp program. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9am-3pm July 21-August 25, and the compensation is $600.

The other position is to teach two Children's Ceramics classes on Thursdays from 3pm-5:45pm, July 9-August 27. This position pays $600 for both ceramics classes.

Minimum Requirements: BA or BFA and two years previous teaching experience.

Please send cover letter and resume to: leslie@mcgroartyartscenter.org

Website: www://mcgroartyartscenter.org