ARTS Benefit Show and Auction

The Save The Arts Benefit Show and Art Auction
at
Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in the historic Cocoanut Grove Theatre
3400 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90010
Phone: 323 935-9744
Enter on 701 S. Catalina Street, LA CA 90010

Saturday, June 11th at 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Tickets: $25.00

Art Auction
Auction Items
Performance in the historic Cocoanut Grove

Performance Highlights:
A special performance by Debbie Allen Dance Studios
A performance by Chester Whitmore
A musical performance by Michael Johns of "American Idol"
Original theatrical performances developed, written and directed by the elementary students of LAUSD.
Theatrical presentations by the students of Van Ness Elementary
Poetry by the students of Wilshire Crest
A theatrical performance by the students of Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools
A performance by members of the District Dance Ensemble
The Wilshire Park Elementary Chorus
And more......
ARTISTS
Olivia Armas
Kim Baylyff
Michael Blasi
Castillo
Paul W. Evans
Deborah Krall
Isabel Martinez
Adriana Munoz
Katherine Ng
Synthia Saint James
Kristin Vanderlip Taylor
And more.....

Save the Arts is an organization created by parents, teachers, students, and the community. Their express purpose is to ensure that all Los Angeles Unified School District children from grades K-12 receive a well-rounded education which, naturally, includes the ARTS: Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual and Media Arts.

Due to the current economic situation and budget cuts to education, our children are in danger of losing wonderful Arts Education Programs (please see attached Friends of the Arts flyer for details). All of the arts come together to help educate the whole child and allow children the opportunity to be creative and imaginative in myriad ways. The arts teach empathy, kindness, tolerance, patience, teamwork, and compassion. The arts are the great equalizer. You don't have to be rich or an academic scholar to be creative and gifted in the performing and visual arts, you just are. The arts keep students in school. For many children, the arts are a lifeline.

If Arts Education Programs are cut as drastically as planned, our children will lose this important component of their educational experience. Some students' parents will have the resources to expose them to the arts through other means, while most other children will be left without this important part of their educational development. Come, be a part of our "Save The Arts" Benefit by attending the event on June 11, 2011, at the Historic Cocoanut Grove Theatre. If you cannot attend, please make a donation and help save the arts for a child. http://savetheartsla.eventbrite.com/

- Suzanne Nichols, Executive Director, Save The Arts
http://www.savethearts.net
helpsavethearts@gmail.com

August Arts at LACMA

August Arts for NexGen programs at LACMA!

Andell Family Sundays
Artful Food
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 12:30—3:30 pm
Check out the special installation of art from LACMA's permanent collection, Fallen Fruit Presents: The Fruit of LACMA. Then make your own food-inspired art (paint your own still life using fruit and vegetable juices!) in artist-led workshops with Sean Gall, Katie Bachler, Jenny Ly, and Marylene Camacho.

Special on August 1 | 12—4 pm
Public Fruit Jam


Winter Art Camp | Ages 6-13


LACMA offers seasonal art camps in the winter, spring and summer coinciding with school breaks. Kids from ages 6 to 9 explore the museum and their creativity in painting, drawing and mixed-media projects.
Winter Art Camp registration begins on August 27.

NexGen | 3rd and Fairfax
This month NexGen will be leading art workshops at these two family friendly spots:
The Farmer's Market
Sunday, August 8 | 12 to 3 pm
Inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's Weeping Coconuts, families will work with artist June Edmonds to draw still lifes of fruits purchased from the Farmer's Market. Kids ages 17 and under can become members of the museum for FREE by enrolling in Arts for NexGen LACMA.
The Grove
Tuesday, August 31 | 2 to 4 pm
Join us in an art making activity inspired by So Cal artist John Baldessari whose artwork is currently on view at LACMA in the Pure Beauty exhibition. Kids ages 17 and under can become members of the museum for FREE by enrolling in Arts for NexGen LACMA.
Just for Teens | Enroll Now!


Teens explore the museum's collection and learn fundamental approaches to making art.
Life Drawing
Five Sundays, October 10–November 7 | 12:30–3:30 pm
Digital Photography
Five Saturdays, November 13–December 18 |11 am–2 pm
Sign up for art classes in person at the box office, by phone at 323-857-6010, or by mail.
Studio Art Classes


Get to know the art and artists in LACMA's collection while making your own art work. New classes start October. Enroll now!

See class listings for more information. Sign up for art classes in person at the box office, by phone at 323-857-6010, or by mail.
The Boone Children's Gallery | Free!
Come paint with us! In the Boone Children's Gallery kids and families learn about brush painting and Korean art. Korean Art Galleries, Hammer Building. Pick up your free ticket at the Box Office.

Artist Demo
Saturday, August 21 | 4 to 6 pm
Come see artist Oegil Kim Kyeong Ho demonstrate the traditional Korean technique of sutra painting.
Artwork of the Month
Each month a work of art from LACMA's permanent collection is highlighted. Read about the works of art online and then come see them in person at the museum! Visit Artwork of the Month to learn more!

Gift Certificates | Art Classes
Art classes make great gifts anytime!

Attention parents and grandparents: An art class or gift certificate is the perfect gift for your child, grandchild, or a friend.

For more information about studio art classes, please see class listings or call the box office at 323-857-6010 to purchase a gift certificate.
Visit us!
To date there are over 117,000 NexGen members!

Arts for NexGen LACMA is the museum's free youth membership for everyone ages 17 and under.

Scan your NexGen card at the box office when you visit. This is how we know that you've come—and we love it when you visit!

Enter Your Film NOW!

Ovation, the only TV network dedicated to the arts, will be hosting a month-long on-air event in July featuring career-making films by a selection of directors. We also want to showcase the next generation of revolutionary film directors as well! Submit your short film (under 20 minutes) in one of these four categories:

Comedy
Drama
Animation
Documentary

You can submit more than one film and there is no entry fee. All submissions must be postmarked by May 7, 2010.

A panel of judges consisting of film curators and film industry leaders will select the winning film. Both the winning film and the Viewers' Choice will be shown on-air and screened at LACMA

Printmaking Positions Available

We have 3 Printmaker positions available. One position is for our South LA location; one for our Downtown LA location and one for our San Pedro location. Please indicate which location you are interested in applying for.

We nurture gifted artists with developmental disabilities. Our success is due to the chemistry between the Artists and Art Instructors who use their personal artmaking process to guide our artists through their projects.

We are looking for individuals who:
1. Are technically skilled, but not obsessed with it.
2. Can think outside the box with projects
3. Is intuitive and creative
4. Has an extensive portfolio and strong work ethic
5. Loves contemporary art and has a strong knowledge of contemporary artists.
6. Has patience
7. Loves working with people and is comfortable with adults with Developmental Disabilities
8. Can take initiative with projects

The following skills are required:
1. Expertise in all printmaking techniques (Lithography, etching, linocuts, metal plates, woodcuts, screen-printing…etc)
2. Can operate and maintain a professional litho combination etching press
3. Can operate a foot squaring metal shear
4. Can install gallery shows
5. Can organize and maintain the workspace

We offer:
1. Primary schedule of Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
2. This position will not begin until late January 2010
3. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, vacation, and sick time
4. $10 - $12/hr
5. Freedom to create your own lesson plans
6. The opportunity to teach extra curricular art classes for the general public on evenings and weekends
7. The opportunity to assist with curating shows in our Downtown Gallery
8. Opportunities to network within the local art scene
9. A nurturing and creative environment

We are a non-profit, but the environment is creative and we allow a lot of freedom with our projects. We are looking for working artists with an extensive portfolio. A primary part of our consideration will be based on your portfolio.
Please go to our website to get know us: WWW.ARTCENTERECF.ORG and our gallery website is: WWW.DACGALLERY.COM

Send your resume, cover letter and images to: hr@kayneeras.org
If you have too many images to send, reduce the file sizes and send as many as the attachments will allow. PLEASE DO NOT CALL! We will contact you if we are interested in interviewing.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTOR OF WEBPAGE DESIGN

CALL FOR INSTRUCTOR OF WEBPAGE DESIGN
HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Overview and Requirements
The Hollywood Entertainment Museum (HEM) is currently seeking an afterschool instructor to teach students how to design their own web pages using MAC computers in a state-of-the-art classroom. This position is open immediately. The program is located at the Hollywood Media Arts Academy, a Community Day School operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, which encompasses media arts education in acting, screenwriting, music production, video production and dance. Instructors teach students two days a week during the hours of 1:30 – 3:30 pm onsite in the media district of Hollywood, near Highland Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd. The program provides technical training to at-risk high school students who are dropouts, credit deficient or on probation. It is a small learning community with an average student class size of 15-20.

Instructors are required to create an 8-week unit (with an objective for each day written into their course’s syllabus), leading to a project-based outcome for students at the conclusion of the eight weeks. Eight week units are able to be repeated to new students throughout the year, or teachers can elect to create an advanced class that furthers content and training in a particular media arts subject. Beyond direct instruction, teachers are required to create pre-, post- and midterm tests, take attendance and attend all HEM meetings/trainings.

Application Process
1. Submit the following items to the Education Department at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum via email:

A cover letter that addresses your interest, skills and relevant background
A resume that outlines your teaching background and experience
Names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references

Note: If called for an interview, be prepared to bring: Three samples from your portfolio as a teaching artist or professional. These can be scanned images, digital photographs or electronic documents.

2. Cover letter and resume will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews with the Director of Education. A qualified applicant may be contacted prior to the submission deadline for interviewing and hiring.

3. Chosen applicants will be selected based on availability, need, interview and qualifications. Selected applicants will be offered immediate employment, or be placed on a hirable list for upcoming work.

Submission Deadline
Open until filled

Submit to:
Kenton Haleem, Director of Education and Development at khaleem@hollywoodmuseum.com

For information contact:
Kenton Haleem at 323-960-4802

Be A Mentor for Coachart

"becca@coachart.org

My name is Becca and I work for a nonprofit organization called CoachArt. We provide free lessons in the arts, music and athletics to kids with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and their siblings.

We look for experienced professionals and amateurs in a wide range of activities including photography, art, music, yoga, cooking, creative writing, acting, dancing and more to donate their time and instruction to our students.

We pair volunteers with students one-on-one for a ten week session, once a week for approximately one hour.

Our goal is to promote normalcy and personal development in kids who truly need it. If you are interested in learning more about how to volunteer with us, please contact me at Becca at www.coachart.org"

Intern Job in Long Beach

The Arts Council for Long Beach is currently seeking candidates for a paid spring internship. The application deadline is Dec. 22, 2009.

Job Title: Arts Learning Intern
Location: Long Beach, CA
Stipend: $1500
Dates of Positions: January - May 2010
Expected hours: roughly 10 hours/week for 15-20 weeks

Summary of Position:
The Arts Learning Intern will assist in the planning of community events for the Arts Council for Long Beach. Additionally, the intern will provide general department support; assist with an online directory of arts and education providers; and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Anne Huyck, Director of Arts Learning

Organization: Arts Council for Long Beach

Organization Description: Arts Council for Long Beach fosters excellence in the creation and presentation of arts and cultural endeavors by supporting arts and cultural organizations and individual artists. The Arts Council provides access to families, children, and the community to a broad spectrum of creative expressions and cultural experiences by building strategic partnerships and programs that weave arts and culture into the fabric of our community.

Arts Learning Department: Arts Learning's mission is to foster and advance understanding of the arts by providing Long Beach citizens with programs and professional development that promote diversity, tolerance and creativity. Arts Learning's range of services support artists, arts groups, students and adults in advancing artistic pride and creativity. The department focuses on the community by providing arts instruction to students and adults, providing guidance for local artists and arts related organizations and by promoting the critical arts services that are provided by the Arts Council as a whole.

Benefits:
* Excellent experience with many of the projects and people working within the Long Beach arts community.
* Involvement in a variety of local programs and efforts.
* Participation in arts education events.
* Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating education events.
* Opportunities to contribute to improvement of an education program.
* College credit, if appropriate.
* Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship.

Qualifications:
* Computer experience (working knowledge of In Design, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
* Well developed organization skills with a solid orientation to detail.
* An ability to conduct research on and off site.
* A self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
* Good written and verbal skills.
* Must have own transportation.
* Arts Education student preferred.

Application:
Applicants should submit a brief cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, two references and resume to artslearning@artslb.orgThe resume should include education, work experience and extracurricular activities. The application deadline is Dec. 22, 2009.

For questions, please contact Anne Huyck at (562) 570-1930

Music Center/LA Opera

The Los Angeles Opera has a very special offer for friends of the Music Center. The Opera has created a special promotion for families to see the comic opera, The Barber of Seville. $20 tickets (best available seating, while supplies last) have been made available for families to attend the 12/12 or 12/19 matinee performances. Those interested can take advantage of this offer by calling LA Opera Audience Services at 213.972.8001 and providing promotional code 12056. Visit the link below for more details. We hope you and your family are able to enjoy this highly regarded production. Happy Holidays from your friends at the Music Center and LA Opera! LINK: http://www.laopera.com/ecard/120709/index.html

The GRAMMY Museum

Please visit www.grammymuseum.org/education to view updated information for teachers

and students!

Educators enjoy a discounted rate to become Museum members! Visit

grammymuseum.org/membership for more information or call (213) 765-6800, ext. 4.

All programs are made possible by supporters who believe in the power of music, educatin

g our youth and helping to preserve the legacy of music and the creative process.

To support The GRAMMY Museum please contact Kait Stuebner, Education Manager at

(213) 763-5411 or kstuebner@grammymuseum.org.

Museum Hours
The Museum is open:
Sun - Sat, 10:00am - 7:30pm daily
Admission
Special pricing extended through
the end of 2009!
General Admission - $10
Children (under 5) - FREE!
Members - FREE!

Visit grammymuseum.org for ticketing, membership and upcoming Public Programs!