SAA presents a presentation and discussion of the Cultural Data Project:
Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm
179 Grace Dodge HallCDP, a powerful online management tool, strengthens arts and cultural organizations and allows users to track their institution’s financial and programmatic performance over time and to benchmark themselves against comparable organizations
Please join us and Natalie Vakharia, Project Director for the CDP, for a presentation from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. A panel discussion will follow with guests including: Marian A. Godfrey, Senior Director, Cultural Initiatives, Pew Charitable Trusts; Kate Levin, NYC Commissioner of Cultural Affairs; Michaek Unthank, Executive Director, Harlem Arts Alliance.
Space is limited. RSVP no later than October 1, 2009 to arad@columbia.edu.
PANOPLY
A showcase of works in progress by the film, theatre, visual arts and writing programs at the School of the Arts, Columbia University
WHEN: Friday, March 13th from 8-10:30pm
WHERE: Schapiro Hall, 605 W. 115th Street (at Broadway)
Come and see the next generation of creativity, and bask in the fresh perspectives of student artistic inspiration. Then continue the fun at the after-party hosted by Student Advocates for the Arts, a grassroots student organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for public policy affecting the arts.
LA NEGRITA
Reception following Panoply, suggested donation $3 at the door to support members of Student Advocates for the Arts attendance at National Arts Advocacy day in Washington, DC
WHEN: Friday, March 13th from 10pm-1am, following Panoply
WHERE: La Negrita, 999 Columbus Avenue (at 109th Street)
Thanks for your continued support of Student Advocates for the Arts and the arts community at large at Columbia University!
Please join SAA for “Art is Stimulus” on Monday, February 16 at 5:00pm at La Negrita, 999 Columbus Avenue (at 109th)
Join us Monday night in a fundraiser to help send the Student Advocates for the Arts to Washington, DC for Arts Advocacy Day.
Art means more that just fancy paintings on a wall. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that promotes tourism, creates jobs and can help to create the innovative solutions we need to get out of this economic crisis. We’re going to DC to tell our leadership what’s what about the arts – but we need your help.
$5 cover charge gets you entrance into a good time, a raffle ticket that could win you some awesome prizes and the feeling that you’ve helped do something good.
Featuring the fabulous music of David Luther – http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=745036513&ref=ts
Raffle Items Include:
- Two tickets to Distracted starring Cynthia Nixon (Courtesy of The Roundabout Theatre Company)
- Two passes to an exhibition at The Frick (Compliments of Adrienne Lei)
- Private Yoga Session for Four from Little Flower Yoga (Compliments of Jen Cohen)
- Two tickets to the Grammy-Winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s Música Nueva II: Latin Jazz Across the Americas (Compliments of Eric Oberstein)
- Private Sax Serenade from Mr. Eric Oberstein (Compliments of the Cuban Wonder Himself!)
- And More…
$1 each for extra tickets
If you can’t make it and you want to make a donation or buy some raffle tickets, contact kburds@gmail.com
Sunday, March 29th to Tuesday, March 31st
Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event that brings together a broad cross-section of America’s cultural and civic organizations, along with hundreds of grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST =$230 plus spending money*
DEADLINE TO RSVP & TURN IN REGISTRATION FORM = Saturday, February 21st
Itinerary
Sunday, March 29th
Arrive at 1:45pm, Sightseeing and dinner in DC
Monday, March 30th
Arts Advocacy Day Convention – Omni Shoreham Hotel
9:00–10:30am, Introduction to Federal Arts Policy
10:30–12:00pm, Advanced Training to Federal Arts Policy
12:00–1:30pm, Meet with State Captains over Lunch
1:30–2:20pm, Facts and Figures to Make Your Case
2:25–3:25pm, Part I: Funding for the NEA and U.S. Dept. of Education’s Art Programs
3:25–4:00pm, Refreshment Break
4:00–4:45pm, Part II: Breakout Sessions TBA
4:45–6:00pm, Dinner & Rest at Hotel
6:30–8:30pm, The 22nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy featuring Wynton Marsalis at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
9:00–10:30pm, Emerging Leader Reception
Tuesday, March 31st
8:00–10:00am, Congressional Arts Breakfast and On-Site Check-In
10:00am and on…, Congressional Appointments (organized by State Captains)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
BOLT BUS – Tickets range from $2.50 to $25.00, depending on how fast you book
Wi-Fi and movie on board, guaranteed seats
Click Here To Book Your Ticket Now!
Sunday, March 29th, 9:30am to 1:45pm
33rd & 7th in NYC to 9th & H Avenue NW in DC
Tuesday, March 31st, 5:30pm to 9:45pm (or 3:00pm to 7:15pm)
9th & H Avenue NW in DC to 33rd & 7th in NYC
HOTEL – Based on a 2 night stay, about $165 per person (2 to a room)
Still tentative, more information to follow
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION – $40 Student Rate, please email studentartsadvocates@gmail.com to get your registration form. ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE IN BY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST.
In order to reserve your spot you must RSVP by Saturday, February 21st to studentartsadvocates@gmail.com. Please contact the same email address for more information, or if you have any additional questions. Thanks!
*Costs are estimated, SAA will be actively fundraising to defray members’ expense
Special Thanks to (left to right) Marcie Bramucci, Jonathan Lewis and Richard Chen, SAA members and Arts Administration graduate students from Teachers College, Columbia University who advocated on behalf of artists and arts organizations across New York state in Albany on February 3rd!
On Tuesday, February 3rd, representatives from Student Advocates for the Arts made their voices heard at Arts Day in Albany, New York. Along with artists and arts administrators across the state, SAA members spent a full day advocating for the state assembly and senate to reinstate the $7 million that Governor Paterson proposed cut from NYSCA. Unfortunately, the budget has passed with this cut, which will affect almost 600 arts organizations across New York.
But it’s not too late to take action! This $7 million can be reinstated in the 2009/2010 budget, and the arts can also receive a portion of the federal economic stimulus package that is coming to the state. NYSCA provides operating support, which means salaries. This cut will affect jobs if we don’t let our elected representatives know that these jobs are important and deserve the attention that every layoff gets.
Please contact your state senator/assemblymember. Take two minutes to send a quick email – you can help save a job! Special thanks to Marcie, Jonathan and Richard for their efforts and time in Albany on Tuesday. I’m looking forward to bringing a big SAA group to Arts Advocacy Day in Washington DC!
CLICK BELOW TO ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE AND FIND YOUR STATE SENATOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS!!
http://www.senate.state.ny.us/sdlookup.nsf/Public_search?OpenForm
CLICK BELOW TO ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE AND FIND YOUR STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER’S EMAIL ADDRESS!!
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/
ARTS DAY ALBANY ITINERARY
*more information on travel arrangements through RSVP at studentartsadvocates@gmail.com
Joint Committee Meeting
2nd Floor Hearing Room A
12:30 pm
Arts Day Briefing in Hearing Room A
Learn about the budget and hot button issues. Get tips and tools for your meetings with legislators and their staff from Judith K. Weiner.
All Day: Arts Advocates will attend meetings that have been scheduled with your legislators. Call now to schedule appointments.
5 – 7 pm
Arts Day Reception in the New York State Museum
