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August 16, 2019

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Webinar series: Emergency preparedness for performing arts

Performing Arts Readiness is hosting a series of free online webinars related to emergency preparedness and tailored to the needs of performing arts organizations. Click the links below for webinar details and registration. 

Introduction to Emergency Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations
September 4, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
October 10, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
November 19, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
December 12, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Safety and Security for Performing Arts
September 5, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
December 3, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations
September 17, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
November 26, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Community Recovery Through Arts and Culture
September 19, 2019, 11 a.m. PT
November 14, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Protecting Your Assets: Managing Legacy Materials for Performing Arts Organizations
October 1, 2019, 12 p.m. PT

Understanding Cybersecurity for Performing Arts Organizations
October 8, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Disaster Response for Performing Arts Organizations
October 22, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts
November 12, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

Crisis Communication and Reputation Management for Performing Arts Organizations
November 20, 2019, 11 a.m. PT

The Performing Arts Readiness project is funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to bring together knowledge of the performing arts field and expertise in emergency preparedness from both the performing arts and cultural heritage communities. More information about each of these sessions is here and a list of in-person classes offered by the PAR project is here.

Blue Star Museums free to military families until Labor Day

School may have started for some, but the summer fun isn't over yet: Military personnel and up to five members of their family can receive no-cost admission at 130 institutions in California and nearly 2,000 nationally up until Labor Day weekend through the Blue Star Museums program. The full list of museums for the 2019 season is available here.

State of California offers four public art commission opportunities

California is implementing a permanent Public Art Program in Sacramento in conjunction with two new building projects in the Capitol area, with four unique commission opportunities for artists. This open call to artists aims to inspire world-class public artworks that engage diverse voices, challenge perspectives, and improve our civic space. Artists from all career levels and working in all mediums are encouraged to apply by September 20.    >>

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grants

artist calls

California Documentary Project: Research and Development California Humanities Deadline: 2019-11-01 California Documentary Project: Production California Humanities Deadline: 2019-11-01 Master Artist-in-Residence Program - September deadline Atlantic Center for the Arts Deadline: 2019-09-15 more

Public Art RFQ Natural Resources Agency and Health and Human Services Dyson & Womack Los Angeles, CA Artists-in-Residence Program in 2020 at AIR-HMC, Budapest HMC Dallas, TX Call for Art: Mixed Reality Art & Design Chico Art Center Chico, CA Atwater Village Artwalk 2019 Courtney + Kurt Real Estate Team at Compass Los Angeles, CA Conversations in Identity Asian Creatives Network San Francisco, CA more

conferences/workshops	research
The Art of Leadership: Uncovering Your Hidden Potential LA County Arts Ed Collective Los Angeles, CA Date: 2019-10-01 NASAA 2019 Leadership Institute National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Providence, RI Date: 2019-09-18 more	Cultivating Creativity: Exploring Arts & Culture in Community Food Systems Transformation ArtPlace America more
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