Artist Fellowship Awards Application Now Open The Wisconsin Arts Board’s Fellowship application in the literary,
performance/choreography, and music composition categories is now open. The
deadline to apply through eGRANT is September 15, 2008.
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Call for Artists for Lobby Exhibit Gallery in
Madison The Wisconsin Arts Board
is looking for individual or groups of artists who would like the
opportunity display their work in the DOA/Wisconsin Arts Board Lobby
Exhibit Gallery located at 101 E. Wilson Street in Madison during calendar years 2009 and
2010. The deadline for application is September 26, 2008.
Happy 35th Anniversary,
Wisconsin Arts Board! On August 2, 1973, Governor Patrick Lucey signed the state biennial budget
bill that brought the Arts Board into existence. Help us celebrate the anniversary of the day
that Wisconsin first invested public dollars in Wisconsin's arts groups and
artists. Email us a story or two about how the Arts Board—through its work,
grants, technical assistance, staff visits, board visits, convenings, workshops,
etc.—has affected your organization... your community... you... at any time over
these past 35 years. Send the email to
artsboard@wisconsin.gov.
American Fiddle Masters Concert to Commemorate
Arts Milestones
On Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:00pm, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison,
the Wisconsin Arts Board and Folklore Village will present American Fiddle
Masters featuring Michael Doucet (Cajun) and Liz Carroll (Irish) with a display
by Wisconsin master fiddle maker Ron Poast. All the artists involved in the
concert have been awarded the NEA’s prestigious National Heritage Fellowship.
Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton
Receives National Arts Leadership Award The Wisconsin Arts Board proudly congratulates Lieutenant Governor Barbara
Lawton on receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governors Arts Leadership Award,
presented by Americans
for the Arts and the National Lieutenant Governors
Association.
The award honors a public official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership
in the advancement of the arts at the state level. Lieutenant Governor Barbara
Lawton received the 2008 Lt. Governors Arts Award for her arts advocacy in
Wisconsin. Upon taking office in 2003, Lawton showed herself to be a tireless
champion for the arts and arts education in Wisconsin. As chair of the Wisconsin
Arts Board, Lawton engages both public and private sectors in a
shared
agenda to establish Wisconsin’s stronghold in the creative economy. (See
the award)
Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton on WPR
(RealPlayer) If you missed the July 16th public forum on the airwaves, you can listen
to the archive of “Conversations with Joy Cardin” on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public
Radio. The program’s topic was the importance of the arts and creativity in
education and creating a globally competitive workforce in Wisconsin. For comments or questions about this public forum, contact George
Tzougros at george.tzougros@wisconsin.gov.
“Events of the Visioneer Design Challenge are counterpointed with quotes
from the announcement of a task force on arts and creativity in education. This
video debuted in 2008 at Institute.21, the national best practices forum of the
Partnership for 21st Century Skills.”
Wisconsin Task Force on
Arts and Creativity in
Education Announced
At a press conference on Friday, March 28, at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and
Design, Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster announced they will cochair the Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and
Creativity in Education, convened to ensure Wisconsin has the creative workforce
and entrepreneurial talent needed in the 21st century global economy. The two
constitutional officers will invite members from a broad cross-section of the
business, arts, and education communities. The Task Force will accept expert testimony from
others in public forums to be held around the state.
Have You Seen the New
Arts Board Logo?
Watch the unveiling of the new Wisconsin Arts Board logo on YouTube. The
new logo and the media to unveil it were created by Arketype, a Green Bay
advertising agency and graphic design firm. This creative work is a
contribution to the state, in line with the firm’s generous policy of doing
pro bono work for its community.
... But why is the Arts Board still using its
old logo on its own website? Thanks to the many of you who have asked this
question—great to know that you're paying attention! In fact, we—like
many of you—have discovered that putting the new logo up in a
well designed way takes more than simply cutting and pasting. The current web page design is structured along the square lines and color
scheme of the old logo. Plopping the new logo in is an option, but a poorly
designed one. Our web designer on staff is working on it. We look forward to
showcasing our new logo soon.
Town
Meeting Presentation Available Online The presentation slides from the Wisconsin Arts Board Town Meetings
have now been posted online, complete with presentation notes. We hope that this
will allow those who attended the Town Meetings to refresh their memories
or review a concept and those who didn’t attend a chance to read about the
changes at the Arts Board and the context for the changes. This presentation
joins a comprehensive set of materials from the Town Meetings, which can all be
found by accessing the link above.
New Economy Funding
Initiative Have you heard about the Wisconsin Arts Board’s bold new funding plan? It is
called the New Economy Funding Initiative and it has been previewed at the
recent town meetings. Now read the Initiative’s case statement by clicking the
link above. It is available in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.
Wisconsin
Folks— where students and educators meet traditional and ethnic artists.
Woodland Ways
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Wisconsin Arts Board initiated
direct support to folk artists through the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program
which put an emphasis on preserving, in active practice, the traditions of
Wisconsin's Native tribes and bands. A detailed, illustrated overview of the
program and its accomplishments was prepared in 1994 by Janet C. Gilmore of
the University of Wisconsin and Richard March, who implemented the
Apprenticeship Program for the Wisconsin Arts Board. Unforeseen obstacles prevented
its publication at the time. An updated version of
this valuable document now is available on-line.
The Arts So Good in
Wisconsin - This short video—produced in partnership by Wisconsin Arts
Board, Arts Wisconsin, and Travelwisconsin.com —celebrates what Wisconsin's
vibrant arts community has to offer both residents and travelers.
Wisconsin Arts ToursThe WI Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Wisconsin
Arts Board, has developed several travel itineraries to help art enthusiasts and travelers experience Wisconsin’s diversely rich offerings of museums, galleries, historic architecture, and
performing arts.
Association.
The award honors a public official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership
in the advancement of the arts at the state level. Lieutenant Governor Barbara
Lawton received the 2008 Lt. Governors Arts Award for her arts advocacy in
Wisconsin. Upon taking office in 2003, Lawton showed herself to be a tireless
champion for the arts and arts education in Wisconsin. As chair of the Wisconsin
Arts Board, Lawton engages both public and private sectors in a
shared
agenda to establish Wisconsin’s stronghold in the creative economy. (
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