A Million Plates Campaign
This year, August brings the start of the new school year and a new way to support arts education. Join the California Arts Council's "Million Plates Campaign" by buying an Arts License Plate, designed by beloved California artist, Wayne Thiebaud! The annual fees ($50 first year, $40 thereafter) are 100% tax deductible and support arts education in California schools.
Even though the state of California boasts the 9th largest economy in the world, we are dead last in the nation for arts funding. The CAC's "One Million Plates Campaign" aims to bring an additional $40 million in arts education to our students every year. Since the Arts Plate first went on sale in 1994, it has raised over $20 million for CA students. The now tax deductible arts license plate funds are received by the CAC and a re-granted to California's 52 local arts council arts education programs, like ACNV's.
For the 10-11 school year, ACNV was granted $17k from the CAC for to enrich Napa County's elementary school arts programming and $1k to launch the Poetry Outloud Program in our high schools. This year, these funds will serve approximately 2,000 students in Napa County, only a fraction of the over 20k students currently enrolled. Imagine what California would be like if every student received quality arts education experiences? www.artsplate.org. To find out how to bring the arts to your school, visit www.artsednapa.org.
A new benefit for Arts Council members! Carol Lorraine, M.A. is offering a 10% discount on 3 hours of her coaching services for creative professionals who want to have a breakthrough in their art business by increasing their income. Visit Website.
Arts Council welcomes new board members, Bob Almeida (President and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Napa Valley Opera House), Azalea Aguilar (Vintage High School Teacher), and Olivia Everett (Wandering Rose).
Our new list of Honorees are here! We thank all those wonderful community members who have lent a hand in supporting arts and culture in Napa Valley. Click here to check out our Community Honorees Web page!
Sincerely,
Kristina Young, Acting Executive Director
Join Arts Council Napa Valley for the official celebration of the 30th Anniversary of its inception September 4th, 1980! The birthday party and mixer for members will be located at the Riverbend Plaza at the Hatt Building in Napa on August 26, 6-8pm. Enjoy birthday cake, hors d'oeuvres and wines by Small Lot Big Wines, as well as, a special live music performance. More details to come via eblast invitation! Click here to become a member. For membership questions and information, please contact Arts Council Office Manager, Kate Demarest by email kate[at]artscouncilnv.org.
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NAPA VALLEY ARTS 2010 WARMING UP!
The excitement continues to grow as Arts Council Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Arts Coalition cultivates an array of arts and culture events for the launch of countywide and month-long festival, "Napa Valley Arts 2010" from October 15 through November 14, 2010. A full color print catalog will be created with a distribution of 18,000 in the Bay Area, and NVarts.org will get a redesign just for the occasion. It is still not too late to become involved. If you would like to be a sponsor, place an advertisement in the catalog, contact Swinder, Swinder[at]artscouncilnv.org, or call 707-257-2117.
NAPA ART WALK: OPENING CEREMONY, TOUR & RECEPTION EVENT FOLLOWUP
On July 14th, a crowd of about 50 gathered at the Napa City Hall to commemorate the launch of the great new annual program, Napa ARTwalk on a sunny afternoon. Napa County Poet Laureate, Michael Waterson shared a poem he wrote for just the occasion (Click here to read), and shortly following, the crowd made their way down First and Main Streets in downtown Napa---with the final destination at the Hatt Building for the reception.
Audio file descriptions exist for each artist on the website; simply click open the artist's Web page and click the ARTwalk logo and an MP3 will launch. Thank you Kellie Fuller of KVYN radio for her fabulous voiceover work! To test it out, visit www.napaartwalk.org.
Click here for the official Napa ARTwalk brochure (PDF).
Many thanks to the ARTwalk sponsors and supporters to bring this program to fruition: Napa River Inn, Sara Brooks; Chandra Cerrito, Kellie Fuller, Voiceover; Paul Franson, Press Coverage; Saanen Kerson and the Vine Village artists and staff for the voting boxes; Jennifer LaLiberté, City of Napa; Napa City Public Works for the installation assistance; Napa Valley Destination Council.
WHICH SCULPTURE IS YOUR FAVORITE? VOTE ON IT!
You, the public is invited to vote for your favorite sculpture in the Napa ARTwalk program. There will be nine voting boxes in downtown Napa located at the Napa City Hall, Napa Valley Visitor's Center, ABC Bakery, Napa County Historical Society / Goodman Library, Napa Valley Opera House, Napa Roasting Co., Downtown Joe's, Napa River Inn and Napa City-County Library. And, to make voting even more special, check out the actual voting boxes; they're decorated by the wonderful client artists at Vine Village! During summer of 2011, ballots will be counted and one sculpture will win the "People's Choice Award".
GET NVARTS.ORG ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR ON YOUR WEBSITE
Did you know that the calendar you see on NVarts.org can be on your website? Absolutely no maintenance of the calendar is required. All your Webmaster needs to do is install scripts and walla... a fully dynamic calendar will appear on your website. Be a part of supporting arts and culture in the Napa Valley by becoming a sponsor. After all, arts and culture is an enormous part of our economy; it is a $3.6 million revenue stream (Napa County's Economic Impact study). To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact Arts Council Napa Valley's Executive Director, kristina[at]artscouncilnv.org or call 257-2117.
Napa Valley Arts Coordinator, Swinder Cooper on the N.A.P.A. Show with Arty Reyes.
GET THE ART SCENE SCOOP
Turn on the TV to local Cable Ch. 28 the 3rd Wednesday each month at 6pm for Arty Reyes' N.A.P.A. Show for the ACNV Art Scene scoop.
FACEBOOK: BECOME FAN & GET EVENT UPDATES
2,370 Facebook fans continue to get their steady stream of daily event updates from NVarts.org. Become Fan!
NEW CALENDAR CATEGORY ON NVARTS.ORG
We have now created a new calendar category on the Master Arts & Culture calendar of events, NVarts.org: "Free or Events Under $20". Knowing the economic times, we hope that this new category will reach our entire community and bring joy to all!
NAPA VALLEY OPEN STUDIOS 2010
Napa Valley Open Studios is being produced by a management team born of a grass roots movement of the artists independently from Arts Council Napa Valley. The Tour will again be the highlight of the September art scene in the Napa Valley. It is an exciting year. Many of the area's best artists who are usually nestled into their studios all around the beautiful Napa Valley will be throwing open their studio doors and inviting the public to come in and visit. Click here to read Press Release. Contact openstudios[at]att.net, or 707-257-0900.
Jonathen Costa, Napa County Poetry Out Loud winner from New Tech High School.
ATTN: HIGH SCHOOLS
OPEN CALL TO PARTICIPATE
Poetry Out Loud is a National Recitation Contest created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. This fantastic program is right here in Napa County. If you are a high school administrator, please contact Kate Demarest to find out about how your school can participate in Poetry Out Loud by calling 257-2117 or email kate[at]artscouncilnv.org. Learn more.
NAPA COUNTY READS: OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
(L-R) 2008 "The Mailbox" by Audrey Shafer: artwork by Michele Mitcavish and Patrick Allen; 2009 "Reaching Out" by Francisco Jimenez: artwork by Patti Wessman and Jose Charles.
Napa County Reads is an annual program and fundraiser in support of literacy for elementary through high school youth. Each year a functional object is selected to serve as a special "canvas" for each artist to use to interpret the themes associated with the selected book of the year ("SHIFTY" by Lynn E. Hazen). This year, the Arts Council has chosen planters. The planters signify a place to put down roots, a place that nurtures growth and development, a home. We invite artists to use the planters to express something that inspired you or spoke to you in the story. The only requirement is that the art piece is usable as a planter upon completion. On October 27 at the Napa Valley Opera House, a silent auction of the artistic works will held to raise money for this program.
Deadline to participate is August 31.
Click here for more information.
ACNV is proud to sponsor Wandering Rose, a volunteer
youth organization whose mission is to promote independent, experimental and pop visual and performing arts.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINAL COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY
Get your tickets now for the final Battle of the Bands competition this Saturday, August 7, 7pm located at the Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. Six bands will compete including Alta Frights, Defying Truth, In The Know, Ove The Garden, Serf & James and The Subtones with a special performance by 2009 winners, Body or Brain. Genres range from alternative, indie, pop and rock. Last year's event was a sell-out, so buy your tickets now! Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Opera House ($13 Advance/$15 Door), online at www.nvoh.org, or by calling the Opera House 707.226.7372. For more information contact, battleofthebands[at]wanderingrose.org or (707) 363-8839. Facebook Event
SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH ART
The next Wandering Rose Forum is on Tuesday, August 31st (location TBA). The topic is "Social Justice Through Art". If you are an artist who creates art with these themes, please contact contact Olivia Everett: olivia[at]wanderingrose.org. Check Check NapaUnderground.com for more details once availabale.
ANNOUNCING NEW FILM & VIDEO EVENT THIS FALL
Wandering Rose presents "Dr. Spin's Propaganda Machine Film & Video Extravaganza", Saturday, November 13 (Napa Location TBA). Experience an all-day film and video festival from one-minute to one-hour films made by artists throughout the North Bay. Categories include Dr. Spin's Instant Gratification/Under 1 Minute, Disposable Film: cell phone, computer, (anything which is not specifically made for video, even still cameras made into "flip book" style film), Animation/Experimental, Video Installation/Interactive and Open Submission. A Call for Submissions will start in August 2010.
UNDERGROUND CALENDAR
Don't forget to check out the Napa Underground Calendar for events. Also, you may download the Wandering Rose Spinning Compass Ezine Calendar (PDF) here.
GET INVOLVED WITH WANDERING ROSE
If you are interested in Wandering Rose and would like to volunteer, please take the time to fill out our Volunteer Form. You may also join in on the Production Meetings that take place every 2nd and 4th Thursdays and let your voice be heard! You may also sit in on Crew Meetings which take place every 1st and 3rd Mondays.
NAPA COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ARTS & CULTURE:
SEEKING APPLICANTS
The NCCAC is currently comprised of eleven (11) commissioners
appointed by constituent jurisdictions. Two "At-Large" positions and the appointment from Yountville are open for application. Please contact Nominations Chair Sue Wollack at nccommissionartsculture[at]gmail.com or Eliot Hurwitz, NCTPA staff to NCCAC at 707-259-8631, ehurwitz[at]nctpa.net for an application form and qualifications description. [Read more]
[Learn more about the Commission]
BECOME AN ARTS ADVOCATE
Now, more than ever, it is vitally important for all of us who love and support the arts to take it a step further, and become arts advocates. There are so many ways to get involved. Everything from buying a ticket to a local performance to donating art materials to your child's school to sending a letter to your Member of Congress supports the future of Napa Valley arts. You may sign up for newsletters, learn about arts legislation facing both state and federal government, learn about arts advocacy organizations, and join the network of arts advocates who believe that arts are critical to our community's well-being, as well as our local economy.
Click here to find out how to get involved.
NAPA VALLEY ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE MIXERS!
Join us Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5-6:30pm at Downtown Joe's on Main Street! Artists, arts patrons, or anyone affiliated with a local arts and culture organization are invited to attend the Happy Hour Mixers that occur monthly at varied locations in downtown Napa. The mixers are a great opportunity for arts supporters to come together, pool resources, and bring us closer to a more unified and vibrant arts community.
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!
- Events Assistance (tabling)
- Member Mixer August 26th
- Meet the Makers Reception Oct 15th
- Napa County Reads Oct 27th
- NVarts.org Calendar Assistance (event mining, event submission)
- Social Networking (daily Facebook event announcements)
- Revolving Door Art Program
- The RDA Program is looking for people with art installation experience, as well as volunteers interested in curatorial writing and marketing.
Becoming a volunteer for the Revolving Door Art Program requires a three hour per week commitment, and may require traveling throughout Napa- a car and drivers license
are preferred for this position.
To volunteer, contact Christy Bors (Wed-Fri) by email, christy[at]artscouncilnv.org, or call 707-257-2117.
- 07/07/10, Napa Valley Register, ARTwalk launches next week in Napa
- 07/06/10, Napa Valley Register, Napa ARTWalk sculpture installations underway
- 06/30/10, Napa Valley Register, Wandering Rose is looking for a home
- 06/25/10, ACNV, Arts Venue Project Picks Up Steam in Search for Space
- 06/22/10, ARTwalk lending an artistic air
- 06/18/10, ACNV, ARTwalk: Napa Valley's first interactive sculpture tour
- 06/16/10, Napa Valley Register, County elects new poet laureate
- 06/04/10, Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) announces the newly appointed Poet Laureate of Napa County Michael Waterson
- 06/02/10, North Bay Bohemian, Outdoor Art: Napa County's new public sculpture exhibitions
- 06/01/10, KVYN Radio, Kellie in the Morning Radio Show covering ACNV's Art Scene with Kristina Young
- Click here to view all press.
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.
Donate to Arts Education
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Community Culture Pass
$50
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Arts Access Pass
$100
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Professional Resource Pass
$150
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Non-Profit Partner
$150
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Business Partner
$250
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BECOME A PARTNER For those interested in directly supporting the arts, please consider
becoming a partner with the Arts Council by offering discounts to ACNV members. Click here for more info. ACNV
applauds these partners for their commitment to our local arts and culture community. This listing does not imply
exclusive endorsement nor recommendation by ACNV.
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