http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog an artist's cloud of thoughts Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:24:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When a dear friend was in the process of moving the inevitable down sizing occurred.  Things were going up on Craig's list.  I got a note saying, oh, I think the overhead projector is priced too low. I'm also worrying about the space for the easel. So, last Monday I trucked ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/18/good-friends-gifts-of-the-universe/  Job listing courtesy of the Tucson/Pima County Arts Commission a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation headquartered in Tucson (AZ) and serving the greater Tucson area, seeks an experienced executive who has demonstrated commitment to youth voice and innovation, and is a dynamic, motivated, and visionary leader with strong administrative, organizational, communication, community ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/01/every-voice-in-action-foundation/ Press Release courtesy of the Tucson/Pima County Arts Commission The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress announces a new pilot program that will train members of indigenous communities to document their own cultural traditions, archive this heritage for future generations, and undertake the task of protecting their intellectual ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/01/library-of-congress-announces-pilot-training-program-for-indigenous-communities-2/ Press Release courtesy of the Tucson/Pima County Arts Commission American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius is a major initiative to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Through American Masterpieces, the National Endowment for the Arts sponsors performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational programs across different art ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/01/grants-opportunity-nea-american-masterpieces-2/  National Endowment for the Humanities: Interpreting America's Historic Places - Deadline August 27 As part of the NEH's We the People program, Interpreting America’s Historic Places grants support public humanities projects that exploit the evocative power of historic places to address themes and issues central to American history and culture, including those ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/01/grant-opportunity/ Fantastic Public Art!  Press Release courtesy of the Tucson/Pima County Arts Commission “The New York City Waterfalls” is one of the largest works of art, public or otherwise, of our modern era. (Let’s not get in a shouting match with ancient civilizations, where autocratic rule made all sorts of things possible.) ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/07/01/cascades-sing-the-city-energetic/ Photo Technician - The University of Arizona School of Art - July 15 is seeking an Appointed Professional with skill and experience in both wet and digital photography and in organization and management. This position will assist in the operation, supervision and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supplies and instructional support in ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-university-of-arizona-school-of-art/ Library of Congress Announces Pilot Training Program for Indigenous Communities The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress announces a new pilot program that will train members of indigenous communities to document their own cultural traditions, archive this heritage for future generations, and undertake the task of protecting their ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/06/18/pilot-training-program-for-indigenous-communities/ American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius is a major initiative to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Through American Masterpieces, the National Endowment for the Arts sponsors performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational programs across different art forms that reach large and small communities in ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/06/18/grants-opportunity-nea-american-masterpieces/ Call to Artists - deadline September 30 Open to all artists living in Arizona, California Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. For the exhibition of the Art of Democracy posters we will be show original print posters, e.g. screen prints or other traditional printmaking. Submit unframed and the Union Gallery will ... http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/2008/06/18/art-of-democracy-posterspolitical-art/