Here’s the latest news from the KAC:
KANSAS ARTS LICENSE PLATE
The Kansas House Transportation Committee is now considering a bill (House Bill 2130) to authorize an arts license plate. Revenue generated from these sales will go to the Kansas Arts Commission to support the arts and artists in Kansas.
Please e-mail the members of the committee today to express your support for this bill. If your representative is on the committee, please email him or her directly; if not, email the committee chair, Representative Gary Hayzlett.
Click here for a list of committee members with their email addresses.
If you have questions, please contact the Kansas Arts Commission at kac@arts.ks.gov.
If you're not sure who your representative is, visit www.kslegislature.org.
CELEBRATE, COLLABORATE, LEARN AND ADVOCATE FOR KANSAS ARTS
Attend Framing Our Future: The Economic Impact of the Arts, a symposium sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission and scheduled for March 4, 2009 (following Arts Day At The Capitol).
Arts Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Topeka, Kansas
Framing Our Future: The Economic Impact of the Arts
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
12:45 - 5:00 pm
Topeka, Kansas
| KANSAS ARTS COMMISSION GRANT GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 Raena Sommers, Program Manager, Organizational Partnerships The Fiscal Year 2010 Kansas Arts Commission grant guidelines and program information is now available on our website. Writing grants may be daunting for some people, but the Kansas Arts Commission is committed to making it as easy as possible while ensuring accountability and wide distribution of funds for worthy arts projects. |
Call for visual arts proposals for the creation of awards for the seven 2009 Governor's Arts Award recipients. The awards will be given at a dinner and ceremony on June 4, 2009. Click here for additional information and to download an application. Deadline for applications is February 20, 2009.
KANSAS ARTS COMMISSION FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS
Fundraising Basics: Prospect Research
You have decided to fundraise, now who are you going to ask for support? Development expert Norma Murphy will take you through the process of identifying prospective donors for your organization’s fundraising campaigns.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Please contact Carolyn at 785/368-6542 or carolyn@arts.ks.gov to be put on the waiting list for the Wednesday workshop in Overland Park.
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
McPherson Opera House, Rose Morris Room
221 S. Main, McPherson
Click here to register...
Website Design Basics
Does your website need a new look? Kansas Arts Commission Communications Manager Robyn Horton will show you how to create simple, eye-catching websites that will promote you and your work, and offer ideas on how to improve your own website.
Wednesday, February 18
7:00 - 9:00 pm
ArtsConnect
5431 S.W. 29th Street, Ste. 300, Topeka
Click here to register...
Thursday, February 19
3:00 - 4:30 pm
By Conference Call
Registrants will be contacted in advance with conference call instructions.
Click here to register...
Note: The previously scheduled website design workshops in Salina on February 17 and Atchison on February 19 have been cancelled.
The Kansas Arts Commission offers this roster of Kansas performing, visual and literary artists who will tour throughout the state during Fiscal Year 2010. Artists are reviewed and recommended by expert panelists and then are available to present concerts, performances for young audiences, workshops, master classes and other events in Kansas communities.
The Commission supports Kansas Arts on Tour events between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. Community, school and university presenters may apply for 40% of the fees Kansas Arts On Tour artists charge.
For more information, visit http://arts.ks.gov or contact Christine Dotterweich Bial, program manager of community and artist partnerships, at 785/368-6544 or christine@arts.ks.gov.
- March 10, 2009:
Operational Support for Arts and Cultural Organizations - March 19, 2009:
Arts in Education Programs and Arts-in-Communities Project Grant Program - April 2, 2009:
American Masterpieces - April 9, 2009:
Partnership Agreements
Beginning February 5, 2009, until funds are no longer available:
- Arts-in-Communities Mini-Grants
- Arts Infrastructure Grants
- Kansas Arts on Tour
- Kansas Visual Arts Program
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS RECOGNIZES CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
American's for the Arts' BCA 10 recognizes the best companies that support the Arts in America. Businesses of all sizes are honored for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, education and the community. Nomination deadline is March 6, 2009. To learn more, visit www.AmericansForTheArts.org.PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION-USA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 AWARDS
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA announces the availability of applications for the 2009 Princess Grace Awards in theater, playwriting, dance performance, choreography and film. The foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance and film and has awarded grants in excess of $5 million to nearly 500 individuals nationwide. For more information, guidelines and application materials visit www.pgfusa.org.
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