Coming Together
We're launching a new era at ACNV as part of our 30th Anniversary and we hope you can join us! We have a lot of creative community fun planned this year and it's just getting underway. After all, arts and culture is meant for sharing.
In a few weeks, we're hosting our first quarterly ACNV Mixer for Members on Thursday, March 18, 6-8pm at Rutherford Grange. Enjoy live music by local emerging artists, wine, and hors d'oeuvres with your fellow Arts Council members. Find out what creative projects are going on around the Valley, meet local artists and art fans, and learn how to get even more involved in your community!
Last month was our first installment of our Community Honorees Web page. We have a new list of outstanding fellow arts advocates for the month of February! See who's there!
I know that many of you are wondering about Open Studios. This ACNV program will happen, but now as a part of a new, larger, county-wide Celebration of the Arts this October: "NVarts 2010 Celebration". Read on to find out more.
Exciting Projects Brewing
Sincerely,
Kristina Young, Acting Executive Director
Cultural Plan Activity Update March 2010
NVarts 2010 CELEBRATION: OPEN STUDIOS STATUS
Open Studios has been a great program for the participants, the community at large, and has garnered positive attention over the years. This year, as part of our 30th year anniversary celebration, the ACNV Board of Directors has reinvented it to be part of a larger, more inclusive program for the entire arts and culture community, and to be financially sustainable for the organization.
ACNV is proud to announce the first annual "NVarts 2010 Celebration" to take place during the month of October, California's Arts Month, as designated by the California Arts Council. To coordinate this exciting new event, ACNV has joined forces with the Napa Valley Arts Coalition, who have enthusiastically endorsed this event. The celebration will feature a collaborative marketing plan, a print directory, and a wide variety of special arts and culture events throughout valley during the month of October!
More details on this program coming soon.
ART SCENE ON TV & RADIO
Kristina Young, and James Byrum "The Calendar Guy" are now on their third month of giving you the low-down on all arts Napa Valley on both local radio and TV.
N.A.P.A. TV Show: Turn on the TV to Cable Ch. 28 the 3rd Wednesday each month at 6pm for Arty Reyes' N.A.P.A. Show!
Kellie in the Morning Radio: Click here for February 2nd show! Turn the dial to KVYN/ KVON 99.3 FM at 8:15am the first Tuesday of each month to hear the Arts Report on Kellie Fuller's morning show!
CJ Shantz Sunday Morning Show:
James Byrum "The Calendar Guy" was interviewed on Sunday, February 17 on KVYN/ KVON 99.3 FM by radio host, CJ Shantz.
Hear Show!
Nineteen-hundred Facebook fans continue to get their steady stream of daily event updates from NVarts.org. Become Fan! Your Facebook compliments don't go unnoticed... click here for new Shout Outs page.
ACNV ALLIANCE WITH NAPA COUNTY HISPANIC NETWORK
(Update by Dan Monez, Fundraising Chair, NCHN) The Napa County Hispanic Network Board of Directors met with James Byrum and Azalea Aguilar on February 25th to discuss how the Arts Council in general and the Arts Council Calendar specifically, can better inform, connect and integrate the Latino community in Napa County. The Hispanic Network Board unanimously approved using the calendar as one of the primary tools for its Marketing Committee and Public Relations Committee to communicate arts and cultural events and activities of interest to Latinos in the region. The Network will also direct Hispanic artists and event promoters to the Arts Council Napa Valley for assistance in promoting their works. Contact Dan
INTRODUCING THE "CALENDAR GAL"
Arts advocate, long-time supporter and volunteer of Arts Council Napa Valley, Azalea Aguilar joined the team as the official "Calendar Gal!" as a point-person for the NVarts.org Arts & Culture Event Calendar---helping to bridge the non-profit and the Hispanic community together. Her objective is to communicate the benefits of Arts Council programs including the calendar to the Napa Valley Hispanic community.
CELEBRATING EMERGING NAPA VALLEY LATINO ALTERNATIVE ARTISTS
James Byrum, "The Calendar Guy" in collaboration with Wandering Rose is planning a special indie/pop/experimental arts event on Sunday, March 14, 12pm-8pm at Flying Colors Tattoo & Lilia's Beauty Salon parking lot showcasing emerging Hispanic artists varying in disciplines from musicians to visual artists. There will be a special street art painting dedicated in memory of artist, Reuben Godinez. The event will be at several local businesses that have graciously opened their doors for these emerging artists to be able to perform their music and display their artwork.
REGGAE IN THE VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL ARTS ED BENEFIT!
Mark your calendar's for April 24, 2010, 5-11pm---Napa's Earth Day evening celebration "Reggae in the Valley" with David Kirton from Barbados, Ras Indio from Belize, Ishi Dube from Humboldt, Mystic Roots & Napa Valley's own reggae band, C.R. Vibes at The Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, Chardonnay Hall (575 3rd Street) to Benefit Arts Council Napa Valley Arts Education! This is an All Ages welcome festival complete with Caribbean food, and raffle. $20 Advance/$25 Door. Event is sponsored by 99.3 THE VINE, the Reggae Festival Guide magazine, and Napa Valley's James Byrum. ReggaeInTheValley.com Hotline 707-225-5649.
POETRY OUT LOUD
Congratulations to New Tech High School students, Jonathan Costa 1st place winner (pictured right with Barbara Nemko
Superintendent of Schools Napa County), and Steven Craig 2nd place winner of the Poetry Out Loud contest! Contestants competed on February 9th and impressed the audience with their talent and theatrics! Winners will now go to the State Competition March 14, 2010!
Click here to see photos on Arts Council Napa Valley's Fan page!.
STUDENT ART RECEPTION BROUGHT US SMILES
Last month, ACNV installed a new student art exhibition of bookmarks show at Napa City Hall celebrating the Napa County Reads literacy program. Napa City Council, teachers, the young artists and their families came together on February 16 for the art reception. Students from five schools participated (Napa High, St. Helena Elementary, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, RLS and American Canyon Middle Schools) and each were honored by Mayor Jill Techel with certificates.
Check out the photos!
Learn more.
WANDERING ROSE ALTERNATIVE ARTS GROUP UPDATE
(Update by Lissette Banda) Wandering Rose holds weekly production meetings at the Arts Council office with much to talk about these days! Discussions include event planning and opportunities that encourage the talent of Napa to come out and show their work and perform. It seems much of the community is waking up and coming together to working on the same goal. Upcoming events include Battle of the Bands 2010, Latino Alternative Artists Event at Flying Colors Tattoo, Reclaim Napa art contest, DIY underground Arts & Craft Faire, Art Shows at Bloom Creative Hair Design, Visual Arts/ Writing Workshops, Billco's music shows and Slack's Ranch music shows. Many thanks to community member Paul Slack for donating space and time to Wandering Rose to allow youth to perform at his "Slack's Ranch". To stay abreast of all underground events, visit www.NVarts.org/wanderingrose. Wandering Rose is sponsored by Arts Council Napa Valley.
GREEN LIGHT FOR PUBLIC ART
Last month's Public Art Ordinance presentation at Napa City Council was a resounding success for the Napa community. A large showing of citizens came out to support this ordinance and after almost three hours of detailed discussion and public comment, Napa City Council voted to approve and develop this Percent for Art program! Napa has now joined the ranks of hundreds of cities throughout the United States who have adopted public art ordinances and seen their cultural heritage flourish. An especially big thanks to all of you who came out on February 16 in support of this historic decision for Napa! It was very encouraging and exciting to see so many people recognize the power of the arts. There is absolutely a movement afoot. Learn more
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ARTWALK
Plans for the new Napa ARTwalk are underway. ACNV is working with the Napa City Redevelopment Agency and local public art consultant, Chandra Ceritto, to bring this program to Napa in June of this year. The intention of the program is to increase foot traffic downtown while providing a showcase of Northern California sculpture. A call for artists will go out this month!
Learn more about the Program.
NAPA COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ARTS & CULTURE:
ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
(Information provided by T. Beller, Commissioner At-Large)
Established in 2007, The Napa County Commission for Arts and Culture (NCCAC) is the primary advisory body for arts and culture planning for the Napa communities. The Commission functions as the liaison between the arts community, government, business and philanthropic leaders, community developers, county and city planners, and the public at large. NCCAC advises and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the arts and culture programs of Napa County, its cities and towns.
The mission of the Napa County Commission for Arts and Culture is to provide vision, leadership and inspiration that recognizes the arts as essential and integral to the balance and vitality of Napa County communities.
The Commission is comprised of eleven Commissioners. One Commissioner is appointed by each City Council of American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Napa. One Commissioner is nominated by the County Board of Supervisors. Five additional at-large Commissioners are appointed by NCTPA (Napa County Transportation and Planning Authority).
NCCAC is recruiting applicants from the City of American Canyon and two at-Large members who reside in Napa County. For an application form, American Canyon applicants should contact the city clerk in Am Cyn; at-large candidates should
at NCTPA.
NAPA VALLEY ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE MIXERS!
Join us Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5-7pm at Zinsvalley Restaurant, 1106 1st Street, Napa! Artists, arts patrons, or anyone affiliated with a local arts and culture organization are invited to attend the Happy Hour Mixer, second Tuesday of every other month from 5-7pm at varied locations.
The group was formed with the intension of community building, to meet fellow arts colleagues, and to network. The mixer fits right in with Napa County's Cultural Plan to "Maximize and Mine Arts Resources". This is a great opportunity for arts supporters to come together, pool resources, and bring us closer to a more unified and vibrant arts community.
BE A PART OF THE ARTS MOVEMENT
Looking for a more substantial way to engage with your local arts community? Volunteer for ACNV! There are opportunities for everyone, whether interested in musical performances, administrative assistance, or general community good. Volunteers who have accumulated 25 hours over a one-year period with Arts Council qualify for a free Community Level membership! Volunteers with 100 hours of service over a one-year period qualify for a free Registered Artist Level membership!
TAKE ACTION - COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
Artist Tree Committee seeking to create a greater creative energy in downtown Napa met on Jan 21st. Coordinator, Christy Bors provided three methods of speaking out to let our voices be heard on the need for a Community Art Center:
- Click here to sign E-Petition
- Write a letter to the editor at the Napa Register
- Ongoing: write letters which are being collected by the Coordinator.
Goal is 500 letters by the end of the year.
- 03/2010, Marketplace Magazine, Arts Ordinance Moves Forward
- 02/02/21, KVYN Radio, CJ Shantz Radio Show Interview of James Byrum, "The Calendar Guy"
- 02/17/10, Napa Valley Local TV Ch 28, N.A.P.A. Show ACNV Art Scene Segment with Kristina Young & James Byrum
- 02/18/10 Napa Valley Register, Group cites study showing that where art appears, money follows
- 02/18/10 Napa Valley Register, Napa agrees to collect fee for city art
- 02/02/14, KVYN Radio, CJ Shantz Radio Show Interview of Christy Bors, Lead ACNV Volunteer & Artist Tree Coordinator
- 02/11/10 Napa Valley Register, Napa's windows of possibility for the arts
- 02/11/10, Napa Chamber of Commerce, Arts Council Napa Valley Reports Arts & Culture Contribute $32.6 Million to Napa Valley Economy
- 02/02/10, KVYN Radio, Kellie in the Morning Radio Show ACNV Art Scene Segment with James Byrum "The Calendar Guy"
- 02/10/10, Napa Valley Register, Napa at odds over the Public Art Ordinance
- 01/20/10, Napa Valley Local TV Ch 28, N.A.P.A. Show ACNV Art Scene Segment with Kristina Young & James Byrum "The Calendar Guy"
ACNV is a support and promotional organization for arts and culture in Napa County. Consider becoming a member and/or donating. Your membership sustains Arts Education, supports NVarts.org calendar—which increases the local and cultural tourism industries and thrusts new programs into action such as ARTwalk and more! Benefits.
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