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Mandy Goes to Springtime in Nevada: NATIONAL FINALS OF Wind, Hayfever and Grants POETRY OUT LOUD

espite Nevada’s challenging economy, the Sil- As the Nevada ver State’s creative industry continues to pro- State Champion, D duce innovative and accessible arts program- Mandy Titolo rep- ming for communities across the state. The Nevada Arts resented the Sil- Council (NAC) staff is processing nearly 180 FY13 grant ver State at the applications submitted by arts and non-arts organizations, Poetry Out Loud public institutions, schools, artists and educators—all to (POL) National be reviewed by a series of grants panels in June (see Finals in Wash- page 6). State and federal funding for NAC grants and ington, D.C., programs remains significantly reduced for FY13. At the May 13–15. But Spring/Summer Board Meeting, scheduled from 9:30 a.m.– it was Kristen 4:30 p.m. at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City, Dupard, a high the NAC Board will review all panel funding recommendations and school senior from Mississippi, who capti- vote on grant amounts for FY13. At that time, the Board will also deter­mine vated judges to become the 2012 National whether applicants who receive direct funding from the state, through an Champion. Second place was awarded to established line item or one-shot appropriation, will be eligible for FY13 an- Claude Mumbere of Vermont and third nual Partners in Excellence, Project or Arts Learning­ Grants. place went to MarKaye Hassan of Utah.

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Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Survey

xplore the magnificent Great Basin through the lenses of three regional photographers on NAC’s interactive website, great- E basinexteriors.com, created by David Branby Advertising and supported by Western States Arts Federation. Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Survey website is a companion piece to the travel- ing exhibition of the same name and features the richly evocative im- ages of Daniel Cheek, Adam Jahiel and Nolan Preece. Travel the back roads of Nevada, Utah, California and beyond to examine this region’s landscape, its people and the effects of change and abandonment. A 60-page full-color catalogue for the exhibit, which includes an essay by noted art critic Kirk Robertson, will be available for $15. For more information, please contact the NAC at 775.687.6680.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 » Headlines from Nevada Museums—see page 5 2 | spring 2012 N evada Arts News NACnewS The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the AGENCY COMINGS & GOINGS Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Governor Brian Sandoval recently appointed Count Guido Roberto Brian Sandoval, Governor, State of Nevada Deiro to the NAC Board. A first-generation native Nevadan, Count Claudia Vecchio, Director, Department of Deiro was born in Reno on February 18, 1938, the only child of the fa- Tourism and Cultural Affairs mous Vaudevillian and musical composer “Deiro,” an Italian nobleman who introduced, named and popularized the piano-accordion at the turn Carson City Office of the century. Count Deiro relocated permanently to in 1945 716 N. Carson St., Ste. A Carson City, NV 89701 when the family became involved in the casino industry. Count Deiro de- 775.687.6680 | fax 775.687.6688 veloped his interest in the performing arts by attending the revues that were appearing on the . At his father’s insistence, he was Office educated at private schools with formal arts curricula. Success in gaming, aviation and real estate 2755 E. Desert Inn Rd., Ste. 155 pursuits provided the means by which Deiro could satisfy his desire to help provide opportunities Las Vegas, NV 89121 for study and advancement to young artists. In 1968, following an instinctive desire to be involved 702.486.3700 | fax 702.486.3887 in the exciting “new” movements expressed in Arte Povera, and the embryonic work of reject- Nevada Arts Council Board ing the traditional gallery scene by the minimalists, conceptualists and abstract expressionists of Tim Jones, Chair, Reno the day, he associated with New York-based artists Michael Heizer, Walter De Maria and Charles Julia Arger, Reno Ross. Acting as a facilitator, he helped with site location and construction in Nevada for several Count Guido Deiro, Las Vegas of the art world’s best known Earth Sculptures—­ Heizer’s Double Negative and The City and De Stacy Endres, Reno Barbara Good, Henderson Maria’s Las Vegas Piece being examples. His desire to expose Nevada citizens to enlightening Joan Lolmaugh, Henderson and entertaining new art statements continues to this day enhanced by the appointment to the Javier Trujillo, Las Vegas Nevada Arts Council. He and his wife, The Countess Joan, have donated their memorabilia and Ryrie Valdez, Reno ephemera, as well as several important original works by Heizer, and DeMaria, and other contem- porary artists to the Center for the Study of Art + Environment at the Nevada Museum of Art in Nevada Arts Council STAFF Reno as The Deiro Collection. Read more about Count Deiro and other board members on our Administrative Team Susan Boskoff, Executive Director website at: nac.nevadaculture.org. ______Linda Ficklin, Administrative Services Officer Kendra Furlong, Accountant Technician We have changed the name of the Arts Education Program to the Arts Learning Program to La Vonne Vasick, Administrative Assistant more accurately reflect the NAC policy of promoting arts learning for all ages. The Arts Educa- tion Project Grant and Arts Education Component are now called the Arts Learning Grant and Artist Services Program Fran Morrow, Coordinator Arts Learning Component. Alana Berglund, NTI Installer/Associate* Arts Learning Program OXS Spotlight: Photography of Gary Reese Maryjane Dorofachuk, Coordinator, Las Vegas Lynn Bistany, Program Assistant, Las Vegas* Gary Reese’s exhibit, In the State of Community Arts Development Program Change: A Rephotographic Survey of Robin A. Hodgkin, Coordinator Timothy O’Sullivan’s 1867–71 Expedition- ary Photography, is on display at the Ne- Folklife Program vada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery through Patricia Atkinson, Coordinator June 29. A Las Vegas-based photographer Rebecca Snetselaar, Program Associate, and recipient of an NAC Artist Fellow- Las Vegas ship Honorable Mention, Reese has re- Grants Program photographed 52 of Timothy O’Sullivan’s Ann Libby, Coordinator 270 images taken between 1867 and 1871 Diana Burton-Raschen, Special Projects* in Nevada and adjacent areas of Arizona and California. By rephotographing the *Positions supported with a National views of this western expeditionary pho- Endowment for the Arts grant. tographer after 140 years, Reese updates O’Sullivan’s narrative on what was sig- nificant in Nevada immediately following state- Mill and Office, Hyko Silver Mining Company, hood. The OXS Gallery is located at 716 N. Carson Hyko, Nevada, 2008 25.5” x 32” Street, Suite A in Carson City, and is open Monday photomosaic through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. spring 2012 Nevada Arts News | 3 NACnewS

MANDY GOES TO National finals OF POL Visiting CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER Lake Tahoe? ooo Check out the up- Titolo, a senior at the Col- dated color version of lege of Southern Nevada High Enduring Traditions: School–West in Las Vegas, The Culture and Heri- competed in Nevada’s POL tage of Lake Tahoe, Program for the first time this Nevada, Driving and year. In late March, an engaged Walking Tour on audience listened intently as our website at nac. she and 12 other high-school- nevadaculture. aged students recited 29 clas- org. This 72-page sic and contemporary poems guidebook points at the Seventh Annual State Fi- out unique sites of nals at CommRow’s Cargo Mu- natural, cultural and artistic interest. sic Hall in downtown Reno. As Photographs and narrative highlight the area’s Nevada State Champion, Titolo received $1,000 cash, $1,000 for her school for the purchase of traditional artisans and art forms, including poetry books and/or literary programming and an all-expense-paid trip to the national finals. Washoe Indians, fabric arts, Austrian and Hun- Graciela Maya-Joseph, a sophomore at Owyhee High School in Elko County, and Jennifer garian influences in the ski industry, vernacular Simon, a junior at Pahrump Valley High School in Nye County, placed second and third. Each architecture, historic estates and emerging tra- received $500 and an additional $500 for their schools. ditions such as tree carving. The guide features More than 2,000 high-school-aged students across Nevada participated in this year’s POL ten thematic segments, three driving and walk- competition, with nearly 365,000 competitors involved in all 50 states and at the national level. ing routes, a map, and listings for museums, ooo organizations, festivals and attractions. Generous support from NV Energy insured that 2012 Nevada Poetry Out Loud remained a statewide program and helped launch a new initiative—Powering Up Poetry: Poets in Resi- 2012 Arts @ the Heart dence. Poets Shaun Griffin and Gailmarie Pahmeier personalized poetry workshops for students An exceptional group in Battle Mountain, Virginia City, Elko, Carson City, Winnemucca and Hawthorne. of Nevadans from 25 Poetry Out Loud is a program of the Nevada Arts Council, presented in partnership with the communities attend- Nevada Alliance for Arts Education, Nevada Department of Education, National Endowment ed the Fourth Annual for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation. Arts @ the Heart con- ooo vening, held at Lake Check out the poetry and interviews of Gailmarie Pahmeier, Mandy Titolo, Graciela Maya-Jo- Tahoe in conjunction with the Commission on seph and Jennifer Simon at: nac.nevadaculture.org. Tourism’s Rural Round-up Conference. More than 100 representatives from local arts agen- DISTRICT FINALISTS–2012 POETRY OUT LOUD cies, community cultural organizations, tribal entities, libraries, chambers of commerce, eco- Adriana Avitia, senior – Carson High School, Carson City (Carson City) nomic development agencies, museums and Nick Beaton, senior – Yerington High School, Yerington (Lyon County) small businesses traveled from every corner Rachel French, junior – Albert Lowery High School, Winnemucca (Humboldt County) of the state to champion a vision that invests Katie Lynn Ibershoff, sophomore – Rainshadow Community Charter High School, Reno in people and the places they live. An A@H (Washoe County) “Tiger Team” will continue work to establish a Celina Joy Llera, senior – Virginia City High School, Virginia City (Storey County) Community Catalyst Network during a confer- Graciela Maya-Joseph, sophomore – Owyhee High School, Owyhee (Elko County) ence call on July 12. Many thanks to our hosts Kathleen Mills, junior – Churchill County High School, Fallon (Churchill County) and speakers: Linda Caldwell, Executive Direc- Jennifer Marie Simon, junior – Pahrump Valley High School, Pahrump (Nye County) tor, Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association; Jordan Sullivan, freshman – Carson Valley Middle School, Gardnerville (Douglas County) Theresa Cameron, Local Arts Agency Services Erika Terry, senior – Pershing County High School, Lovelock (Pershing County) Program Manager, Americans for the Arts; Amanda Titolo, senior – College of Southern Nevada High School West, Las Vegas (Clark County) Beth Flowers, Executive Director, Beet Street; Camille Wadsworth, senior – Lincoln County High School, Panaca (Lincoln County) and Susan Boskoff, Executive Director, Nevada Caitlin Willson, senior – Mineral County High School, Hawthorne (Mineral County) Arts Council. Alyssa Whitlock, senior – White Pine High School, Ely (White Pine County) 4 | spring 2012 N evada Arts News NACnewS

students in Maori and African culture and z Mikayla Whitmore, Las Vegas, $950 – To dance, culminating in a performance at the support framing, marketing and docu- school’s multicultural festival. mentation of a photographic exhibition z Silver Springs Elementary School, Silver at Kleven Contemporary Gallery in Las Springs, $900 – To support four full-day Vegas in May. sessions and performances for all classes z Suzanne Williams, Reno, $700 – To sup- Sustaining Cultural by musician Colin Ross. port three school presentations in Phila- Heritage z Sierra Slentz, Las Vegas, $1,000 – To sup- delphia, PA, about her book, “Bull Rid- Each year the Folklife Program awards port workshops for students to create er,” in conjunction with a book tour. Folklife Opportunity Grants to cultural orga- ceramic tiles during the 20th Annual Chil- ooo nizations for traditional gatherings, teaching dren’s Festival in Las Vegas. The finished Beginning in FY13, the Better Education traditional arts and presenting their tradi- tiles will be added to the existing mosaic through the Arts Grant (BETA) will merge tions to wider audiences. In 2012, the follow- installation, “The Great Wall of China,” at with the quarterly Jackpot Grant. If you nor- ing received grants of $1,500: the Winchester Community Center. mally apply for a BETA Grant, please apply z The Great Basin National Heritage ooo for a Jackpot Grant, which will support the Area and the Great Basin Heritage Area Seven artists, an arts/cultural organization same type of arts education projects by Partnership for the annual Sheepherd- and a tribe received $7,625 in FY12 Fourth teaching artists, nonprofit arts and non-arts ers’ Party at the Border Inn in Baker. The Quarter Jackpot Grants to support a breadth organizations, schools and public institutions January event, attended by about 150 of arts projects occurring between April 1 previously funded by BETA Grants. Online people, features oral histories and per- and June 30, 2012. Congratulations to: GOTM Submission Deadline: August 15, No- sonal heritage stories, authentic sheep z Anthony Alston, Reno, $625 – To sup- vember 15, 2012 & February 15, 2013 (11:59 camp and Basque food, Western music, port the creation and documentation of p.m. PST). Grant Application Packet Post- ranch poetry and a dance. an installation and multi-media project in mark Deadline: One week after online sub- z JRW Concepts of Las Vegas for the annual Melbourne, Australia, in June. mission date. Questions? Call 775.687.6680 City Wide Youth Music Workshop. The z Stephanie Hogan, Reno, $950 – To sup- or 702.486.3738. event promotes and preserves the tradi- port the printing of a series of silver gela- tions and cultural history of African-Amer- tin and platinum photographs for the Grants Support Career ican Gospel Music and uses music and per- “Nudes and Neons” exhibit at the Sierra forming arts as a tool to inspire youth. Arts Gallery in May–June. Development z Friends of India for the Indian Indepen- z Erik Holland, Reno, $900 – To support the NAC has awarded 80 Professional Devel- dence Day Parade and Celebration in Hen- publication of “Outback Cartoonist,” a opment Grants (PDG) so far this year, for a derson. The event displays the incredible book of his own political cartoons. total of $44,010, to support the attendance regional variety of Indian culture, heritage, z Loren Jahn, Reno, $600 – To support the of artists, arts administrators, arts educators folk art and dance for the community. creation of a painted canvas mural for the and trustees at workshops and conferences z The Kamehameha Schools Alumni Asso- Mount Rose Elementary School’s 100th throughout the nation. Created to encour- ciation-Intermountain Region for Camp Anniversary. age the continuing education of Nevada’s Kamehameha, a family gathering for the z Cynthia Mun, Las Vegas, $950 – To sup- cultural workforce, PDGs are non-compet- regional Hawaiian community. The camp port professional editing of her novel for itive grants available on a first-come, first- provides workshops on the language, mu- young adults, and to have a website cre- served basis. FY12 PDG funding is still avail- sic, traditional arts, foodways and values ated for promotion of her work. able to attend professional development ac- of the native Hawaiian culture. z Nevada Youth Alliance, Las Vegas, $950 – tivities through June 30, 2012. Apply online To support four jazz musicians to perform at nac.culturegrants.org. Questions? Call Arts and Arts Ed during the Jazz for Peace series in May and 775.687.6680 or 702.486.3700. June at in Las Vegas. Projects Funded z Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Nixon, Three recipients of FY12 Fourth Quarter $1,000 – To support a new photographic Better Education Through the Arts (BETA) portrayal of the “Women’s Paiute Tradi- grants share $2,800 for arts education proj- tional Buckskin Dance,” including hiring ects occurring between April 1 and June 30, photographer Patrick Wilkes and hosting 2012. Congratulations to: the exhibition at the Tribal Museum/Cul- z Kit Carson Academy, Las Vegas, $900 tural Center. – To support two teaching artists to instruct nac.culturegrants.org spring 2012 Nevada Arts News | 5 NEVADAnewS

This spring, the Nevada Department of Muse- than 150 photographic works, by more than ums and History said farewell to two dedicated 100 artists, from the Museum’s permanent members of its leadership team—David Mill- photography collection of the same name. man, director of the Nevada State Museum “The receipt of AAM’s grand prize further and Historical Society in Las Vegas, and Kath- confirms that both the book and collection ryne Olson, director of the are powerful and thought-provoking exami- in Overton. Olson was appointed in Septem- nations of human impacts on our global en- ber 1980—only the third director in the facility’s vironment,” commented David B. Walker, 76-year history. During her tenure, the museum Executive Director|CEO, Nevada Museum hired seven staff members, added the Fay Per- of Art. “The Museum is truly honored to be kins Wing and a gift shop, developed a xeri- selected for recognition by the AAM and re- scape garden featuring plants of the Mojave ceive this prestigious award.” nevadaart.org. Desert, and purchased land to preserve ar- chaeological sites for future generations. Mill- NEA Grants to Nevada man worked three decades with the state, first Ghost Rider, Charles Albert Szukalski, 1984 In its second round of funding this year, the with the Nevada Historical Society and then National Endowment for the Arts awarded with the museum, starting in 1983. He oversaw The Goldwell Open Air Museum was select- 928 grants totaling $77.17 million to support the challenging relocation of the museum from ed by the public as one of Nevada’s top desti- nonprofit national, regional, state and local Lorenzi Park to the last fall, nations through the Commission of Tourism’s organizations across the country. For more and the construction of a new $51.5 million fa- Discover Your Nevada 2012–Nevada Trea- information, visit arts.gov. Congratulations to cility. Though the opening of the new building sures Contest. Out of nearly 600 nominations Nevada’s recipients: was delayed six years because of state budget and after 500 hours of voting, the Museum z Artown, Reno, $10,000 – To support ac- cuts to staff and hours, the museum recently surfaced as one of six regional winners, along tivities of the multidisciplinary 2012 Ar- received an Urban Design Award from Las Ve- with the Starr Hotel, Elko; Valley of Fire State town Festival, include performances by gas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Park, Overton; Pyramid Lake, Nixon; Nevada local and touring artists, hands-on visual ooo Northern Railway, Ely; and Dangberg Home arts programs and film screenings. In May, the Hispanic Museum of Nevada Ranch Historic Park, Minden. Each “treasure” z Churchill Arts Council, Fallon, $45,000 marked its 20th anniversary with a memorable will receive an exclusive tourism package. To – To support Crossing Cultures/Evolving evening at the Paris Las Vegas and honored read more, visit: travelnevada.com/discover/ Musical Junctures, a series of interrelated its founding board members: Marissa Cabal- or goldwellmuseum.org. musical performances, workshops and lero, Ronald Esparza, Ophelia Gomez, Vija ooo related outreach activities. The series Hamilton, Arturo Ochoa, Bill Marion and Jack True West Magazine awarded the Nevada will feature varied musical genres and be Greene (posthumous award). Also recognized Northern Railway Museum with its Reader’s presented at the Oats Park Art Center. were Foundation Builders, who have helped Choice Award for “Best Preservation Effort z Las Vegas Philharmonic, Las Vegas, the organization to grow and thrive: Gary Re- of the West.” The entire list of awards can be $10,000 – To support a youth concert se- ese, Rob McCoy, Century Link; Ken Fong, viewed online at: truewestmagazine.com. ries. Plans include free educational con- Fong & Associates; Ricardo Jimenez of Rouse ooo certs conducted by music director David Properties; and the Nevada Arts Council. Brian The America Itkin, study guides and training sessions “Paco” Alvarez received a Curatorial Award for Association for teachers, and performances by a his contributions. Earlier this year, the Museum of Museums youth competition winner. joined with a bevy of Hispanic arts and cultural has awarded the Nevada Museum of Art z Nevada Arts Council, $681,700 – To sup- organizations in opening Las Casa de la Cul- the coveted 2012 Frances Smyth-Ravenel port agency granting activities, basic ad- tural Latina in the . Dedicated to Prize for Excellence in Publication Design ministration costs, arts education initia- strengthening and promoting the artistic and for the Museum’s Altered Landscape: Pho- tives and support for arts programming cultural bonds of diverse Hispanic cultures in tographs of a Changing Environment. This in underserved communities. southern Nevada, the 2,600-square-foot facil- grand prize award is bestowed upon only ity showcases Latino artists and cultures. Read one museum in the United States each year. more at: hispanicmuseum.com. The deluxe 288-page publication, published ooo by Skira Rizzoli, New York, highlights more 6 | spring 2012 N evada Arts News NEVADAnewS

KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Academy of International Studies, Per- springtime in nevada Reno has earned an EMMY® nomination for forming and Visual Arts, as Grammy Sig- CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER its documentary, The Work of Art, which pro- nature Gold Schools. Each receives $5,000 to files local photographer Jeff Ross. The San further the goals of its music programs. “This This year, the NAC FY13 Grant Review Panels Francisco/Northern California Chapter, one school started with a vision of the importance are scheduled in June to allow panelists ample of the National Academy of Television Arts of the arts within the framework of a compre- time to review application materials. and Sciences’ twenty chapters, will be award- hensive high school, and through the joint ef- z ing regional Emmy® statuettes in June. Dave forts of teachers, administration, students and NAC employs professional artists, arts Santina, KNPB Vice President of Production, parents, we have been able to maintain this vi- educators and administrators in its grants said, “It’s a milestone for the station and sion, and continue to expand our goals,” said evaluation process. These specialists, most speaks well of the quality of programming Diane Koutsulis, director of bands at Green from out-of-state, provide commentary we provide that celebrates and connects our Valley. Read more at: grammy.com. with a depth of experience and expertise community.” The Work of Art also received ooo that assists the NAC Board in making in- a 2012 Silver Award of Distinction from the St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City an- formed decisions in its grant-making role. z International Academy of Visual Arts. Read nounced that Linda Nazemian will be step- NAC panels are open to the public and more at: knpb.org. ping down after seven years as the organi- present a wonderful opportunity to learn ooo zation’s executive director to explore new about the grant-making process. z The Arts Infusion Project, a project of the opportunities. Mary Ann McAuliffe will be- Applicants are not required to attend grant Washoe County School District in partner- come the Center’s new executive director, panels, nor will absence prejudice the ap- ship with Sierra Arts, received an extension of effective July 1, 2012. Presently Director of plication review. z its Professional Development for Arts Educa- Development for the American Lung Asso- Grant recipients will be listed in the sum- tors grant from the U.S. Department of Educa- ciation, McAuliffe oversaw cultural tourism at mer issue of Nevada Arts News and posted tion. The grant supports the participation of the Reno/Sparks Convention Authority. on our website. teachers at six Washoe County at-risks schools ooo FY13 Grant Panels in the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Ben Aleck received a VolunTourism Award Folklife Apprenticeship Panel Partners in Education Program. The students at the 22nd annual Rural Roundup confer- Wednesday, June 6, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. receive arts-integrated lessons to enhance ence in Incline Village. A Northern Paiute, Al- (via conference call/webinar) understanding and engagement in math, lit- eck has been the collections manager for the eracy/language arts, science and social stud- Pyramid Lake Visitors Center and Museum Arts Learning Grants Panel ies. “As teachers, we can now incorporate our in Nixon since 2000. He has welcomed visi- Monday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. arts-infused lessons into the academic areas, tors from around the world to Pyramid Lake Nevada Legislative Building increasing retention and providing more well- and introduced them to the Northern Paiute 401 S. Carson Street, Carson City rounded instruction for our students,” said culture. Dedicated to the preservation of his (internet accessible) Cherie Kuykendall, fourth grade teacher at tribe’s culture, he is also actively involved in Project/PIE Tier I: Level 1 Grants Rita Cannan Elementary School. many civic organizations throughout the re- Panel ooo gion. Alleck is an accomplished professional Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The Grammy Foundation recognized both artist and works to promote Native American Same address as above (internet accessible) Green Valley High School and Las Vegas artists throughout the state. PIE: Tier I: Levels 2 & 3 Grants Panel Wednesday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. to completion GREAT BASIN EXTERIORS CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER Same address as above (internet accessible) Great Basin Exteriors is part of the agency’s Nevada Touring Initia- Artist Fellowship Panels tive Traveling Exhibition Program, an outreach activity of the Art- Truckee Meadow Community College ist Services Program. Designed to provide high-quality visual arts 7000 Dandini Boulevard, Reno, Room TBA exhibits to communities throughout Nevada for an affordable fee, All at 9:30 a.m. to completion TEP features an array of subjects and art forms. For a mere $150 z Literary Arts: Tuesday, June 26 per exhibit, TEP sponsor receives installation and pick-up services, z Performing Arts: Wednesday, June 27 insurance, publicity materials and gallery notes. Questions? Please contact Alana Berglund, Ne- z Visual Arts: Thursday, June 28 vada Touring Initiative Associate & Installer at 775.687.7108 or [email protected]. spring 2012 Nevada Arts News | 7 NATIONALnewS White House Proposes CEO Robert Lynch and Linda Carlisle, the Secretary of North Carolina’s Department Blog Sites NEA Increase of Cultural Resources, developed a set of The President’s 2013 Budget includes an in­ recommendations for Secretary Bryson to With V@lue crease to the National Endowment for the inform his work, and that of the task force, Arts (NEA) from the present level of $146 mil- on the development of the national strategy. The following blogs remain some of our fa- lion to $154 million—primarily to support the Among the TTAB recommendations that re- vorites. If you have other websites, blogs or agency’s grant programs. Thanks to a broad late to the arts and culture include: (1) the in- studies of interest, please let us know. Re- based advocacy effort, both the National Her- clusion of the arts as an objective to attract- member, once you link to a website or blog, itage and American Jazz Masters Fellowship ing tourists to secondary markets throughout you are subject to its privacy policy. programs remain in the new White House the country, (2) how an “authentic” experi- budget. The same increase to $154 million is ence is critical to a quality experience, and ArtsBeat – at artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com recommended for the National Endowment (3) the need to include local tourism partners, keep up with the latest on the arts, coverage for the Humanities, and supports last year’s such as city agencies and destination market- of live events and critical reviews. budget levels for the Corporation of National ing organizations as partners with the federal ooo Broadcasting at $445 government. To read more about this new ARTSblog – at blog.artsusa.org features million and the Institute strategy, visit: blog.artsusa.com. posts and commentaries from public art of Museums and Librar­ administrators, artists, designers, educators ies at $232 million. Governors and the ARTS and others in the creative industry. New Engines of Growth: Five Roles for Arts, ooo News From Capitol Hill Culture, and Design, a new report from the Barry’s Blog – find a link on the NAC home- The bipartisan Artist-Museum Partnership National Governors Association, focuses on page at nac.nevadaculture.org to read Act (H.R. 1126) amends the IRS Code, allow- the role that the cultural industry can play in news, advice and opinions for and by arts ing artists to take a fair-market value deduc- governors’ policies to create jobs and boost administrators. tion for their donated works, including liter- economies in the short run, and transition to ooo ary, musical, artistic or scholarly composi- an innovation-based economy. Abundant Butts in Seats – at buttseats.com offers tions. The number of cosponsors of this key examples in the report illustrate how arts, musings on practical solutions for arts man- piece of arts legislation has increased since culture and design can assist states with eco- agement. National Arts Advocacy Day in April. Cur- nomic growth by: (1) providing a fast-growth, ooo rently none of Nevada’s Congressional del- dynamic industry cluster, (2) helping mature Better Together: From the Desk of Janet egation is a co-sponsor. To urge your rep- industries become more competitive, (3) Brown – at giarts.org/blogs/janet provides resentative to become a co-sponsor of this providing critical ingredients for innovative commentary from Janet Brown, Grantmakers legislation, go to: capwiz.com/artsusa. places, (4) catalyzing community revitaliza- in the Arts’ executive director. ooo tion, and (5) delivering a better-prepared ooo Senators Al Franken (D-MN) and Joe Man- work force. Download a copy of the report Philantopic – at pndblog.typepad.com of- chin (D-WV) have joined the Senate Cultural at: nasaa-arts.org. fers opinion and commentary from Philan- Caucus, bringing the total number of mem- thropy News Digest. bers to 37. The Caucus is currently co-chaired ooo by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Sen. Barbara The Board Café – at blueavocado.org of- Mikulski (D-MD). Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) is “Imagination will often carry fers practical and provocative articles “short a member; Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) is not. us to worlds that never enough to reach over a cup of coffee” to help were. But without it we go you give and get the most of board service. Cultural Tourism Policy ooo nowhere.” The New York Times ArtsBeat – at arts- for U.S.? —Carl Sagan, writer beat.blogs.nytimes.com explores the world U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and of culture and the arts, including all artistic the U.S. Secretary for the Interior Ken Salazar disciplines, TV, books, movies and more. recently released the U.S. National Travel & Tourism Strategy, developed through the Task Force on Travel & Competitiveness. In its first three months of work, the U.S. Travel & Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), which now includes Americans for the Arts President & in this issue PRSRT STD 716 N. Carson St., Suite A U.S. postage 2 naC News Carson City, NV 89701 paid permit no. 15 Change Service Requested carson city, nv 3 2012 Nevada Poetry Out 2979 Loud Finalists 4 Grants Corner 5 Headlines from Nevada Museums 6 nevada Notes 6 FY13 NAC Grant Panels 7 news from Washington, D.C. & Blogs of Value

Please check the NAC website nac.nevadaculture.org for calendar updates. Through June 15 June 19 June 28 Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Project/PIE Tier I: Level 1 Grants Panel Visual Arts Fellowship Panel Survey (NTI Exhibit) 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to completion The Haldan Art Gallery Nevada Legislative Building, Room 3137 Same location as above Lake Tahoe Community College 401 S. Carson St., Carson City South Lake Tahoe, CA (Internet accessible) June 29 530.541.4660 ext. 711 NAC Spring/Summer Board Meeting June 20 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. June 6 PIE: Tier I: Levels 2 & 3 Grants Panel Nevada Legislative Building, Room 3137 Folklife Apprenticeship Panel 9:30 a.m. to completion 401 S. Carson St., Carson City 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Same location as above (Internet accessible) (Conference call/Webinar) (Internet accessible) July 1–August 31 June 18 June 22–September 8 What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts Learning Grants Panel Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Survey (NTI Exhibit) (NTI Exhibit) Nevada Legislative Building, Room 3137 St. George Art Museum, St. George, UT Lost City Museum, Overton, 702.397.2193 401 S. Carson St., Carson City 435.627.4525 (Internet accessible) August 15 June 26 FY13 Second-Quarter Jackpot Grant GOTM June 18–August 10 Literary Arts Fellowship Panel Submission Deadline Geographical Divides: Finding Common 9:30 a.m. to completion 11:59 p.m. (Grant Application Packet Ground (NTI Exhibit) TMCC, 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno postmark deadline for projects October 1– Pershing County Library, Lovelock (Room TBA) December 31, 2012) 775.273.2216 June 27 August 20–October 12 Performing Arts Fellowship Panel Geographical Divides: Finding Common 9:30 a.m. to completion Ground (NTI Exhibit) Same location as above Western Nevada College Gallery, Fallon 775.423.7565 Meet our state’s talented folk and traditional artists through Work that bumper! Nevada Stories. Click on the link on our homepage at nac. Join the Arts Education Advocacy Auto Club nevadaculture.org to visit today! For each “Rich in Art” license plate master artists and learn about issued, $15 of the initial fee and $10 of the Nevada’s traditional arts, such renewal fees goes directly to support arts as saddle making and rawhide braiding, traditional education activities of the Nevada Arts Council and VSA arts of Nevada, a statewide Paiute songs and stories, eastern European folk music nonprofit organization. This is a simple and inexpensive way to promote your support and Mexican folk dance. for arts education, so visit nac.nevadaculture.org and drive your message home.

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