Category: Lincoln Arts Council News
August 24th 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
World Day on the Mall is a non-profit organization that holds a diversity event every year. This year’s event is Thursday, September 16, 2010 on Centennial Mall South located at 15th & M Streets. Through a partnership with State Government and Agencies, and local businesses, World Day on the Mall celebrates the diversity of cultures in Nebraska and honors the daily contributions of State employees. World Day on the Mall is an opportunity to share, experience, and value other cultures in our community through ethnic food, music, entertainment, and information about our global society.
This event is free & open to the public. Come and enjoy "A World of Differencfe" at this year's World Day on the Mall celebration starting at 10:00 am continuing through 2:30 pm. Share cultures from around the world with out leaving Lincoln!
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August 12th 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
We know that those working in the arts often have limited resources with which to promote your events. Did you know that many local radio/TV stations and publications have community calendars that you can add your events to for free? It's true! To help you get the word out about your events we have compiled a list of these community calendars and how to access them. We have also uploaded new documents from the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center with guidelines on successful fund raising, board development, institutional marketing, and strategic planning. You can find them on our Best Practices Documents page in the Resources section of ArtScene.org.
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August 4th 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
On July 26th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res. 275, legislation designating the second week of September as "Arts in Education Week." Authored and introduced by California Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), this resolution is the first Congressional expression of support celebrating all the disciplines comprising arts education. This is a very positive showing of support for arts education and comes at a key time when Congress is making plans to overhaul federal education policy.
The resolution seeks to support the attributes of arts education that are recognized as instrumental to developing a well-rounded education such as creativity, imagination, and cross-cultural understanding. H.Con.Res. 275 also highlights the critical link between those skills and preparing our children for gaining a competitive edge in the global economy. This is an important message for policy makers to acknowledge as they prepare to reauthorize federal education policy. To send a message to your member of Congress in support for arts education, please visit the Americans for the Arts E-Advocacy Center.
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July 26th 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
The Special Olympics Art Triathlon held at the Lincoln Arts Council, Haydon Art Center, and the Sheldon Art Gallery was a gold medal success with Special Olympics Athletes, family members, and community members taking part in art prjoects at each location. Nine local artists were stationed at each location to assist participants in their artistic efforts. Participants created tote bags and buttons at Haydon, magic clay creations at Sheldon, and autograph books at the Lincoln Arts Council.
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the 2010 National Special Olympic Games at the Art Triathlon! More photos of the event can be found on the Lincoln Arts Council Facebook Page!
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July 2nd 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
July's Gallery Walk is hot... you do not want to miss all of the great exhibits opening tonight! One of the great highlights is sure to be Gallery 9's July Invitational, featuring new work by guest artists as well as Gallery 9 members. Here are a few sneak peeks at what you'll see there tonight!
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