Archived Alliance Headlines & Features The Alliance welcomes a new organization to its membership: COMMON FENCE MUSIC. To learn more, click on MUSIC and go to its page. Common Fence Music is the twenty-sixth Newport County organization to join the Alliance. Look for its events posted on our weekly Calendar. WEBSITE NETWORK For RI information and beyond... Click here for more ... Island Moving Company Voted "Best Dance Company" by Providence Phoenix Readers Poll! New link to newportbytes. newportbytes is a Web site providing coverage of contemporary and historical Newport, with an artistic slant. We have added it to our Web site Network. Click on it below for newportbytes and other links. Now is the time to show your support for the State funding of the Arts. The following are edited excerpts from an open letter from Randall Rosenbaum, RISCA Director, to all concerned with the Arts in RI. Please read. Then please make your support of arts funding known by contacting your State Reps, etc. Use the link provided below, if you need it. We thank you. "I heard yesterday from my colleague in Oregon. Their Governor and legislature last week "suspended payments from the General Fund" to the Oregon Arts Commission. That, in effect, essentially freezes the Commission's operations. In addition, the Governor has proposed suspending state support for the arts in their 2003-05 biennial budget. In the spirit of this and other cuts across the country, I've attached an article from the New Haven Register. The Arts Council of Greater New Haven gathered a panel of state legislators and asked for some practical advice: how can the arts be heard (and protected) at the state level. Their advice is worth noting. o Get organized, go to the legislature to make your case in person, and frame your arguments in a way that demonstrates that you understand the numbers. o Pay attention to what your representative is doing, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation when you see him, and relate your concern for the arts to your own community. o Legislators do what they do because they believe they can make their State better, so arts advocates must convince them that the arts are integral to that - not just in terms of economic development but "because kids who are instructed in the arts will be better people." o Explain to the governor what the local impact of the arts has been in business, quality of life and jobs - not because he doesn't know the impact but because he needs to know you understand it. Please do not to be embarrassed for supporting funding for the arts at a time when many worthy causes are vying for cash. An effective argument for the arts will link them to, not separate them from, other quality-of-life issues. _______________________________ Randall Rosenbaum Executive Director Rhode Island State Council on the Arts 83 Park Street, 6th Floor Providence, RI 02903 phone: 401-222-3883 fax: 401-222-3018 email: randy@risca.state.ri.us web: http://www.risca.state.ri.us To find out how to contact your appropriate reps: Click here to visit the Secretary of State. To keep up with arts news and initiatives visit RI Citizens for the Arts. Click here to visit RI Citizens for the Arts. Important Newport County News. The Newport Performing Arts Center is now underway. Through the efforts of Newport Performing Arts Center Inc. and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County, the Opera House Theater has been purchased in order to become this new Center. To find out more, go to the next page on this Web site and click on "Newport Performing Arts Center." Island Arts Is Expanding! At 152 Broadway, Newport, this new center will house a community darkroom, a classroom space for arts learning and an art related store. It will also be the home of After School Arts. For details, call: (401) 848-2775 Island Moving Co. Wins Award! At the 13th Annual Encore Arts and Business Awards Ceremony, the IMC was awarded the "Jabez Gorham Award." ---CONGRATULATIONS! Reminder to Individual Artist Members. You may have your own events (shows, readings, etc) posted on the Alliance Calendar. Please contact Tom Wilson with details, if you wish to be posted. Call: 846-4995 or email: elliotttt@cox.net. We hope to hear from you. THIS JUST IN! The conversion of the Opera House Theater to the Newport Performing Arts Center is underway. Original 1905 facade is now visible as renovation begins. See photos by going to Page 2 of this site and clicking on "Newport Performing Arts Center" (Left margin). More photos as work progresses! THIS JUST IN. Opera House/ Newport Performing Arts Center Renovation Update: The final facade design along with a new, temporary marquee should be before the Historic District Commission at its next meeting. The renovation of the second & third floor with the marquee should be completed in the next 4-6 weeks. The first floor is still under investigation. As is common with major restorations like this, unexpected elements were discovered under the stone facade plastered on in the fifties. The Project is proceeding carefully there. The fourth floor is on hold for the summer due to increased attention to the first floor, but patrons of the movie theatre will be happy to know a new fire alarm system has just been installed. Check this space for updates. Welcome to a new member! NEWPORT BAROQUE ORCHESTRA has just become the twenty-eighth organization to join the Alliance. To learn more about the NBO, go to page 2 and click on "MUSIC." Would you happen to know what an "Art*o*Mat is? Ever heard of one, seen one? If not, go to Project One page (by going to next page on this site and clicking on "Art." Art*o*Mat is one of their links. "ARTS AFTER HOURS" The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County announces a new series of get togethers for area artists. Arts After Hours, utterly informal gatherings at local establishments, are meant to offer an opportunity for networking and contact between artists, patrons and members of the cultural community. The first Arts After Hours takes place on Tuesday, July 22 from 6-8pm at Pineapples at the Hyatt Hotel on Goat Island in Newport. The evening's declared focus is on visual arts, but all are welcome. There will be a cash bar, no entry charge and anyone joining the Alliance at that time will receive a voucher for a glass of wine on the Alliance. Upcoming Arts After Hours will take place on Tuesday, August 19th 6-8pm at Schooners on the Bay at Melville Marina in Portsmouth (focus: performing arts) and on Tuesday, September 9th 6-8pm at POP at 162 Broadway in Newport (focus: writing, all genres). For more information, call: (401) 846-4981 RI Film Festival Presents: "Adopt-a-Film" Challenge. Rhode Island Film Festival Presents NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 15 July 2003 CONTACT: Jamie J. Pachomski RIIFF Public/Media Relations Manager Tel/Fax: (401) 861-4445 / (401) 847-7590 E-mail: Pachomski1@aol.com Rhode Island Film Festival Presents "Adopt-a-Film" Challenge to Fellow Non-Profits Non-profit film festival presents challenge and opportunity to other RI non-profits. PROVIDENCE, RI (July 15, 2003) - In an unusual twist to the current sponsorship environment, the non-profit Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), is not asking for money, but giving it away. This year, RIIFF has created an opportunity for other non-profits to raise needed funds through its annual Festival, August 5-10, 2003. Called the RIIFF "Adopt-a-Film" Challenge, it will allow select non-profits access to festival tickets that they can sell and keep all revenues generated for critical and underfunded programs. "In these mercurial times, which are fraught with ongoing financial difficulty, we feel it's our obligation to the community we serve and to our peers to open our doors and challenge existing funding schemes by being proactive," said RIIFF Executive Director, George T. Marshall. "While we certainly welcome any and all financial support to run our event, we know that we also have something which could benefit others--a plethora of film screenings and programming blocks." "We see this as a win-win for everyone involved," said Jamie Pachomski, RIIFF Public Relations Manager. "This is a wonderful opportunity for non-profits to truly be recognized for their community efforts, along with taking an active role in our festival." "This year, RIIFF will screen over a 180 films in multiple locations throughout the city of Providence. We expect a large number of filmmakers to be in attendance. Last year, 203 filmmakers registered with us at our office. We believe that will increase this year, given that more than 1000 entries from across the globe were received in 2003." "In order to accommodate the heavy volume of films, we are forced to present many of them at times that may not be ideal for many working filmgoers. While audience attendance has traditionally varied during the week day, we have seen that certain niche programming will fill a house, regardless of day and time. "It was our thinking that we would make many of these niche time slots available as part of our "Adopt-a-Film" Challenge, thereby ensuring a stronger audience for visiting filmmakers while providing an opportunity for non-profits to work with us and help them raise needed funds." "It should be noted that the niche time slots would feature work complimentary to the non-profit's interests," added Pachomski. "This could be environmental, health, human service, arts, education, civil rights, gay rights, ethnicity, religion, or a whole host of interests." In order to take part in this opportunity, there are ground rules and a time frame. "We have limited seating, even with the 800 seats of the Columbus Theater, RIIFF's mainstage. So, we are asking non-profits to state their case and convince us why we should work with them. We obviously cannot accommodate all of the state's non-profits, so we are taking a page from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and asking for an application which will state their need and an explanation as to why this opportunity would be beneficial to them," stated Marshall. The "Adopt a Film" Challenge kicks off the week of July 14th. All non-profits interested in accepting the Challenge must submit a letter of intent on company stationary which clearly details their need plus who will benefit from the funds raised. A mission statement and board listing should be included, along with a copy of the IRS 501-C3 designation. All applicants must have letter of intent postmarked by Thursday, July 24th. Collaborative partners will be announced the week of July 28th. Entries will be judged on: clarity of purpose, need, and a clearly stated goal of the benefits of collaboration with the Film Festival. Judging will be undertaken by a panel composed of filmmakers, screenwriters and members of the Board of the Flickers Arts Collaborative, the parent company and producer of RIIFF. The winners of the "Adopt a Film" Challenge will receive 50 free tickets (a $350 value) to a select film which will complement the service in which they provide. They will be able to sell or raffle the seven-dollar tickets at any price thus raising their potential revenue. If the winning entities sell all their tickets, RIIFF will provide additional tickets as a bonus. In addition, the winners will be acknowledged in a follow-up press release. All proceeds will benefit the winning non-profit agencies, exclusively. Non profit "Adopt a Film" Challenge participants should send their entries to: RIIFF's Adopt a Film" Challenge, PO Box 162, Newport, RI 02840. Questions can be addressed to info@film-festival.org. ### #2. The Rhode Island Foundation's Newport County Fund is conducting a survey of Opportunities for Newport County Youth Aged 11-20. The information gathered will be used to assess the opportunities available for NCYouth and will be made available to each participating agency and the public. To receive a copy of the survey, call Ruth Taylor or Ellen Murphy at 828-2886, or email ruth@ruthstaylor.com. Surveys are due September 5th. Firehouse Theater Presents a World Premiere by Local Playwright. Contact: Jack Maytum, 849-3473 NEWPORT, RI In its continued efforts to showcase and support local talent, the Firehouse Theater will premiere an original play by Christopher Welch, a resident of Newport. CUSTODY AND VISITATION, An Unlikely Comedy, features ghosts with opinions, in-law disputes and a precocious 8-year old. The warm and often poignant story portrays Matt, a formerly important television director, against his mother-in-law, a formerly important actress, in a dispute over the custody of his daughter. His ex-wife, now deceased, and his ex-boyfriend, also deceased, float in and out of scenes offering wisdom and advice. Christopher Welch`s career as a California Family Law attorney gave him the realistic underpinnings for Custody and Visitation. He has had two previous plays produced in professional theaters in California, including a revised version of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, Pipe Dream, which was sanctioned by the Rodgers & Hammerstein organization. His career began in 1959 when he appeared in a production of Our Town which starred Thornton Wilder. Mr. Welch also directs the cast of veteran actors and two young newcomers. Jim Brown, seen recently in The Owl and the Pussycat at the Firehouse Theater and in Second Story`s Short Attention Span Theater is Matt. Pat Toppa, known for her stellar performance as Alexa Ver de Ver in As Bees in Honey Drown, is the self-dramatizing mother-in-law. Christina Petrone, currently performing in Lovers and Other Strangers at the Firehouse, plays the ghost of Holly, Matt?s ex-wife, who recounts her misadventures in Elko, Nevada. Justin H Brierley, local actor and director of the current film, Sweeping Up the Popcorn, plays Matt`s recently deceased lover, Kit. The role of Matt & Holly`s daughter is played in rotation by two List Academy drama students: Sophie Burnham, seen last week in St. Michael`s Summer Theater Shakespeare Project and Alycia Karlovich who recently completed the Newport Children`s Theater production of Tom Sawyer. Custody and Visitation will run through the month of September, with preview performances on September 5 and opening on Saturday, September 6. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and Sunday performances are at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling 849-FIRE (3473). The Firehouse Theater is located at 4 Equality Park Place, off Broadway, Newport, RI THESE TWO JUST IN: #1.The Newport Community School, based at Thompson Middle School on Broadway, is requesting proposals for activities at the community school for the 2003-04 school year. Karin Liiv, the Director, is looking for after school enrichment programs for kids in 6, 7 & 8th grades. Proposals are due August 25, 2003. There is an informational meeting at the Newport Police Department First Floor Conference Room on Wednesday, August 13th. Their email is newportcs@hotmail.com. A CALL FOR ARTISTS Governor Donald Carcieri and The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts today announced a "Call for Artists" for "Scenes of Rhode Island." This January 2004 Exhibition will feature two-dimensional representational works of art depicting scenes from around the Ocean State. The curated show is designed to showcase the artistic talent of Rhode Island artists and the natural beauty of the state. Governor and Mrs. Carcieri will award $1,000 to the artist whose work is chosen as "Best in Show". The cash award will go toward the purchase of the work, which will be on display in the State House. It will also provide for the right to reproduce the work as a high-quality, limited edition poster, numbered and signed by the artist, for use by the Governor and Mrs.Carcieri as gifts to select individuals and non-profit organizations, as well as to visiting dignitaries. The awards announcement will take place at a reception hosted by the Governor and Mrs. Carcieri. The second and third place winners will receive awards in the amount of $250 and $100 respectively. December 1 is the deadline for submission of work (up to three slides of up to three different two-dimensional works of art). For more information and to download an application form please go to http://www.arts.ri.gov/scenes2004.htm RI Foundation workshops Fundraising 101: Big Money for Small Groups Sponsored by the RI Foundation and United Way of RI Wednesday, Dec 3 at URI 9:30-4pm Thursday, Dec 4 at RI Foundation 9:30-4pm Full day of hands-on practical ideas for grassroots fundraisers led by Andy Robinson, who has over 20 years of experience assisting nonprofits in over 40 states to develop fundraising, grantwriting, board development, strategic planning, marketing and earned income strategies. The Alliance can sponsor two people (attendance is limited to one person per organization) To register, first call Dominique Alfandre (847-4470) and find out if tickets are still available. RI Citizens for the Arts works for you! Subject: RI4arts Call for Collaboration Good Afternoon, RI Citizens for the Arts is looking to expand the links page on our website and would like to include you and/or your organization, as a member of RI4arts. As part of our mission statement reads, RI Citizens for the Arts seeks to organize and educate the Rhode Island arts community to promote legislative and financial support for the arts, and thereby, for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders. Through this organization, we hope to reach as many Rhode Island citizens as possible. In an effort to do so, we feel spreading the word about our member groups and individuals lets citizens of the State know about the depth and breadth of the arts and its support in Rhode Island. Since it began, the RI4arts website has been growing steadily, offering up-to-date information on advocacy, arts, and other events throughout Rhode Island. We want to continue this expansion by building upon the relationships we have with our members and member groups, and offering more comprehensive materials to our viewers. As a member of RI4arts, we would like to collaborate with you in spreading the word about you, your organization and about ours. We would like to begin by offering to add a weblink to your website on our site. We only ask that you will do the same in exchange. Visit our website at www.ri4arts.org. We hope you will help create this network of spreading the word on the arts in Rhode Island by joining our web links program. For more information, or to express your interest in participating, please respond to this email, or contact Lisa Carnevale at 401-751-4074. Best regards, RI Citizens for the Arts www.ri4arts.org FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK NOTHING MUCH HAPPENS IN JANUARY The Alliance would like to welcome its 29th Organizational Member: Firehouse Theater----in the near future, look for its individual page on our Web site (www.newportarts.org). We have also added four new individual artists to our Membership Directory on page 2 of our Web site, bringing its total to 50 members. And speaking of our Web site, it is experiencing record numbers of visitors ( ie., browsers who stay on site for over 3 minutes and look at 3 or more pages). There was a long period after 9/11 when # of visits dropped to around 300 per month. However, for the last seven months, we have averaged well above 1,000 visits (over 1,400 for July alone). Also, we have been averaging nearly 3,000 monthly "views" (browsers who look at just the entry page for special events and announcements). All the more reason for Members to share their news with Tom Wilson (elliotttt@cox.net or (401) 846-4995) so that he can post them on our site and help spread the word. #3 Coming soon: Opera House/Newport Performing Arts Center Project update---text!, photos! etc. For current special events, remember to keep an eye on our Web site (www.newportarts.org) and have your organization?s news posted by keeping me posted (elliotttt@cox.net). Thank you, Tom Wilson Alliance Web Site Manager Alliance welcomes its 30th Organizational Member: The R.I. International Film Festival. And by the way: The Rhode Island International Film Festival was named one of the "Top Ten Short Film Festivals in the U.S." Our congratulations on their job so well done! "ARTS AROUND THE FIRE" Hi everybody The Arts & Cultural Alliance is hosting our first in the new winter series, Arts Around the Fire. A get together at a local watering hole (with a fireplace) -- totally informal, no agenda, cash bar -- this time at Clark Cooke House Bannisters Wharf, Newport February 10 6-8pm Hope you can come. We can talk some more about this studio/artist space idea, but don't worry -- it's not a meeting! We hope to see you all. PS If you bring your dues ($30) and join the Alliance, we'll buy you a beer/glass of wine. More Accolades for our newest Member RI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL! A few notes about the success of last year's Rhode Island International Film Festival. Recently nominated for an Academy Award as Best Animated Short Film, "Destino" had it US premiere at RIIFF this past summer. A collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali, the 58-year-old film was rescued from the Disney Studio vaults four years ago by Walt Disney's nephew, Roy E. Disney. "It is a testament to the hard work of our staff and strong support of our sponsors that we were selected to screen this exceptional work," said RIIFF Executive Director, George T Marshall. The film will be included in "Dali 2004," a Spanish exhibit celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Dali's birth that opens this month in Barcelona. Watch for it the night of the "OSCARS". RIIFF NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 SHORT FILM FESTIVALS IN THE UNITED STATES. California writer and independent film guru, Chris Gore, cited RIIFF as one of "The Top 10 Short Film Fests in the United States". According to Gore, "It's no secret that filmmakers launching their careers on the festival circuit with a short film often get short shrift. But there truly is no better way to get attention and learn the business." Gore noted that RIIFF was one of the best places to get a narrative short seen, get reviewed, possibly win awards, and, most of all, get attention. In listing the reasons why he chose RIIFF, Gore stated, "The Rhode Island International Film Festival provides the kind of intimate festival experience that will change your life. Don't miss it." Newport This Week"s essay writing contest. You could win $250!!! Newport This Week is sponsoring an essay contest open to all writers. The rules are pretty simple: They give you two questions, and you write a 750-word essay in response to either one. Entries must be received by the end of the day April 16. That?s about it. The best essay will receive publication and the $250 award.* Other essays, depending on the quality of submissions, may also be published in future editions of Newport This Week. The questions are: 1) What would you do if you were in charge of Newport? 2) What will Newport be like in the year 2020? Some of the things we will be looking for include solid writing, a good local knowledge, creativity, originality, insight into Newport culture, politics and/or people, and a sense of humor, though the essays can be serious as well. Again, entries should be within 50 words of 750 words and should address the questions asked. Submit them by mail or drop off in person to: Newport This Week 38 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI 02840 or e-mail to: editorial@newportthisweek.com *Newport This Week reserves the right to withhold the cash prize if the judges feel none of the entries meets a minimum criteria of acceptability. Annual La Salle Academy Student Film Night La Salle Academy Cordially Invites You to The Annual La Salle Academy Student Film Night Friday, March 26 at 8:00 pm La Salle Academy 612 Academy Avenue Providence, RI Brother McKenery Theatre Fine Arts Center - Lower Level Admission is Free Reception at 7:00 pm This year La Salle Academy has invited distinguished alumni to participate in the Student Film Night showing film projects they made at La Salle in the senior year film program Alumni works include: 'The Home Team Video' comedy compilation directed by Class of 1978 alumni Al Gomes ('Steve's In This Movie'), Tom Iacono ('The Hunted Hunter'), Mike Izzi ('I Spry'), Carl DellaGrotta and Mardo Atoyan (Al Gomes is co-curator of the monthly Indie Film Night at the AS220 in Providence) 'Eight Minute Show: A Sitcom' Directed by Eric Izzi (Class of 1991) and Dave Bettencourt Episode 1: 'Walking Music' Films by La Salle Academy Class of 2004 include: 'Ready or Not' Directed by Tom Paquin 'Pursuit' Directed by Billy DelSesto 'Restitution' Directed by Alessio Cappelletti 'Continuous Cool' Directed by Tom Kane and Shane Alves For more info or directions, call Al Gomes at 274-4770. Admission is free. FREE ARTIST EXPO! Weds. April 28th 5 - 7:00 pm at the Atrium Gallery, One Capital Hill. Call: (401) 222-3880 or go to http/www.arts.ri.gov for details, directions, etc. See you there! RESTORED SILENT BUSTER KEATON CLASSIC COMES TO RI FOR FILM FESTIVAL BENEFIT The Internationally Acclaimed ALLOY ORCHESTRA Will Accompany Keaton's "The General" At The Columbus Theatre In Providence, May 13th For The Rhode Island International Film Festival PROVIDENCE, RI (April 10, 2004) -- As part of its ongoing outreach to the community, The Rhode Island International Film Festival will present a unique event for the entire family on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m.; a restored print of the classic comedy, "The General¨ with silent film legend, Buster Keaton. Adding to the fun, the screening will feature live accompaniment by the acclaimed ALLOY ORCHESTRA who will bring symphonic life to the 1927 silent film. Using nontraditional percussion and state-of-the-art electronics ALLOY will perform live at the Columbus Theatre in Providence on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Jason Coggeshall, (401) 861-4445 Newport Literary Society The Newport Literary Society Awards. For details: visit: www.newportliterary.org SAVE THE DATE ARTS ADVOCACY DAY IN RI--MAY 5 For the past 4 years, RI Citizens for the Arts has organized Arts Advocacy Day at the State House, bringing over 200 people in front of legislature to show them the arts are important. Save the Date, and be sure to be there and help us bring forward the voice of the arts. JOIN RI CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS! RI4arts is a non-profit arts advocacy organization working in Rhode Island for the benefit of all artists and arts organizations, as well as for the benefit of the community-at-large. RI4arts has lobbied successfully since 1999 for the State Arts Council's budget, securing increases to the budget for two consecutive years and maintaining legislative and financial support for the arts in Rhode Island. The organization works to organize, educate and understand the needs of the Rhode Island arts community, act as a voice for that community, and further raise awareness and support among the community-at-large. For more information on becoming a member, contact us at PO Box 1632, Providence, RI 02903 phone & fax (401) 633-6014. FACTS A recent study of the New England Council shows 4.5% of all jobs in Rhode Island are arts-related. This figure outpaces the regional figure of 3.5% and is almost equal to the amount of people employed in the Rhode Island financial industry. A study by Northeastern University economists found spending by the non-profit arts industry in Rhode Island equaled $175.8 million in 1998. This figure does not include spending by patrons of the arts such as restaurants, tickets, parking, etc. RISCA estimates a conservative multiplier of 2.5 would set the current impact at around $440 million for the Rhode Island economy. RI FILM/TV OFFICE TO HOLD The Rhode Island Film & Television Office will hold "Film & TV Town Hall Meetings" in Providence and Newport during the latter part of May. These meetings, scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 in Providence and Thursday, May 27 in Newport, will explore opportunities and promote discussion with filmmakers, videographers, storytellers, actors, business people, government officials and any citizens interested in participating in film and television production. The meetings will be facilitated by Steven Feinberg, the new director of the Rhode Island Film & Television Office. The Town Hall Meeting in Providence will be held on Tuesday, May 25th at Tazza Cafe and Lounge in Providence, located at 250 Westminter Street. Coffee will be offered from 6pm-6:30 and the meeting will be held from 6:30-7:30pm. It is being co-sponsored by Cliff Wood, Director of Arts, Culture and Tourism for the City of Providence. The Town Hall Meeting in Newport will be held on Thursday, May 27th at the Newport City Hall. Coffee will be offered at 6-6:30pm and the meeting will be held from 6:30-7:30pm. It is being co-sponsored by the Newport Convention & Visitor's Bureau and the City of Newport. Topics for Discussion Among the topics to be discussed will be expectations of the RI Film & TV Office and ways to improve the current state of film/television production within the Ocean State. This is an open forum, and all are invited to share their views and impressions on this topic. About the Rhode Island Film & Television Office The Rhode Island Film & Television Office, a department of the State Arts Council, has attracted high-profile directors such as Steven Spielberg (Amistad), James Cameron (True Lies) and The Farrelly Brothers (Something About Mary) in addition to famous actors like Jim Carrey (Dumb & Dumber) and Brad Pitt (Meet Joe Black) to work in the Ocean State. Utilizing Rhode Island's unique, natural and architectural assets to best advantage, The Film & Television Office aggressively encourages the Hollywood film industry to produce in our State, bringing in millions of dollars to support the local economy while putting Rhode Island on the national media map. Company Website: http://www.rifilm.com About the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. Company Website: http://www.arts.ri.gov RI State Film & TV Office Contact: Steven Feinberg Film/TV Office Director email: steven@arts.ri.gov voice: 401-222-FILM (222-3456) RI State Council on the Arts Press Contact: Randall Rosenbaum Executive Director email: randy@arts.ri.gov RI State Council on the Arts · One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor · Providence · RI · 02908 Forward email This email was sent to dominique@islandmovingco.org, by . Update your profile |Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe? | Privacy Policy. Powered by PROJECT ONE TO BE HONORED Project One is being honored by the City's Cultural Commission and the Mayor !!!! Keep your eyes on this space for information about details on tickets for the October 1st event. In the meantime, call Dave Stengel, the Project One volunteer who is on the Mayor's Ball Planning Committee, if you have items you are interested in donating to the silent auction. Proceeds from the evening will be presented to each of the honored organizations, and will further develop the John Chatty Scholarship Fund. Dave can be reached at DStangel@juno.com, or at (401) 841-0180. Congratulations Everyone !!! Dominique Alfandre awarded grant by RI Foundation Ms Alfandre, President of the Arts & Cultural Alliance and Executive Director of the Island Moving Company was selected as one of 20 non-profit leaders in RI to receive cash awards to continue their work. CONGRATULATIONS DOMINIQUE! RFP for Independent Contractor Hi there.. We have a Request for Proposals out for an Independent Contractor to work with the Sustainable Artist Space Committee to investigate artist space (live/work, exhibition, performance) issues throughout RI. This committee is a sub-committee of RI Citizens for the Arts, in partnership with RISCA and the Housing Network of RI. The RFP is available on request (elliotttt@cox.net). I'm hoping you will either consider the position yourself, or help spread the word and post it or pass it on to someone you think might be a good candidate. The position would help push the agenda forward in obtaining, developing, assuring sustainable space for artists throughout RI. Depending on the expertise of the candidate and final budget amount available, this person (or persons) would accumulate the information available for obtaining or providing these spaces; be the point person to artists, developers, non-profits, etc; identify the challenges in obtaining, developing and sustaining spaces for artists; and most importantly, advocate for change. The Contractor will report to this advisory committee, soon to be comprised of a balanced group of key people throughout the arts, development, planning and housing communities. Initial funds are being provided at $15,000 per year for a three year period. Other resources are also available to assist in the overall goal. Pass on any questions my way: Lisa Carnevale 401-751-4074 lisacarnevale@yahoo.com FREE CONCERT A BALLARD PARK AUDITIONS----ACTORS NEEDED The Newport Filmmakers Salon will be casting volunteer actors 25 y.o. and over for The Last Sentence, a short film to be shot in Newport on weekends in January 2005. Most parts in the film are flexible in terms of age and gender. Please e-mail a resume and a headshot (if available) to justin@film-salon.org. Auditions will be held on Saturday afternoon, November 27 with callbacks on Sunday afternoon, November 28. Candidates will be notified of the times and location for the auditions. TAKE THE SURVEY! Rhode Island continues to be an attractive state to live and work for a number of reasons, including its vibrant artist community. Due to rising real estate prices and mill redevelopments that take away affordable spaces conducive to artist use, this community is finding it harder to obtain safe, adequate and appropriate live and work space. The Sustainable Artist Space Initiative was formed through Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts , in partnership with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the Housing Network of Rhode Island to begin addressing this issue. The Artist Live/Work Survey is the first step in that process. In order to develop effective strategies and initiatives that sustain these spaces, assessing the needs and challenges of artists of all disciplines is essential. Take the Survey! This survey will help us gather information to assess the current artist live/work situation in Rhode Island and the ideal space needs for advocating in the future. Information from all artists from all areas in the State and outside (for those interested in moving here) is essential to the success of the survey. We appreciate your taking the time to fill it out. ** Pass It On ** Since 1999, Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts has been working actively to help protect and advance funding and other benefits for artists and arts organizations in Rhode Island. Visit us at www.ri4arts.org . To be added or removed to our email list, please send your request to info@ri4arts.org. RI4arts is a 501 (c) (4) advocacy organization. Join the effort and become a member! TAKE THE SURVEY Artist Housing Survey Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. 1 *Do you presently live in Rhode Island? 2 Are you currently (check all that apply)? living in an industrial or studio space working in an industrial or studio space living AND working in an industrial or studio space living in a house or apartment working in a house or apartment living AND working in a house or apartment looking for live/work space looking for live space in a mill or industrial space looking for a studio space Other, Please Specify 3 How would you describe your living situation (check all that apply)? live alone live with partner/spouse live with roommates live in a co-op live with children (18 yrs. And under) 4 How would you best describe your current studio space? work only live/work I don't have studio space 5 If you currently have studio space, please indicate how you would best describe the space: house or apartment garage or outbuilding industrial mill commercial/office Other, Please Specify 6 If you are looking for studio space, ideally what Rhode Island city or town would you like it to be in? 7 If you currently have studio space, what city or town is it in? 8 Are you using this space alone or sharing? alone sharing 9 Ideally, would you be using this space alone or sharing? alone sharing 10 How large is your total space? 11 If you are sharing, how much is yours alone? 12 Ideally, how much space do you require? [Submit] Newport Performing Arts Center---a user study. Having completed Phase One of the project to restore the Newport Opera House into a live theatre venue and performing arts center, the Board of the Newport Performing Arts Center is in the midst of a user study to determine a business plan for the proposed theatre. The Board and its consultants, headed by Bartram & Cochran of Hartford, Connecticut, want to hear from the cultural community statewide of their interest in using the Opera House, in the center of Newport, for performances and presentations. The proscenium theatre will most likely seat between 500 and 600 and the building also features auxiliary spaces, such as office/classroom space and a rehearsal space which could perhaps accommodate an audience of 60-80 for small scale presentations. This is a study ? no commitments required ? which will determine interior design of the building as well as the management model and fundraising needs of the project. So dream a little and jump in. Call Dominique Alfandre at 401 847-4470 or contact her at Dominique@islandmovingco.org if you would like to be included in the study or if you have questions about the project. Fall River Festival of the Arts The Fall River Festival of the Arts invites you to apply to be one of the over 50 juried exhibitors at the 2005 Fall River Festival of the Arts produced by the Narrows Center for the Arts. The Festival is Sunday, September 18, 2005 from 11 am to 6pm. This one-day outdoor event showcases high quality artwork to the thousands of visitors who make the Fall River Festival of the Arts their favorite destination. Arts in all disciplines welcome to apply. Deadline is September 1. Call the Festival at 508-324-1926 to receive an application or see the website at www.nefta.org. Providence Street Painting Festival Saturday, Sept. 24 The Providence Street Painting Festival is seeking Artists! The Rotary Club of Providence is seeking artists of all ages and experience to participate in the 6th Annual Providence Street Painting Festival on Saturday, September 24th, from 9 AM to 10 PM at the Bank of America City Center, Kennedy Plaza. Artists must register in advance. Categories include: Elementary School, Junior High, High School, College and Adult. For more information, visit the website, or contact Kris David, 920-1844, or email artists@ProvidenceStreetPainting.com. Americans for the Arts launches Emergency Relief Fund Americans for the Arts has established a permanent fund to provide timely financial assistance to victims of major disasters for the purpose of helping them rebuild the arts in their community. Americans for the Arts is initiating the Emergency Relief Fund with a $100,000 contribution from our reserves to immediately help those assisting with the recovery of their local arts agency or providing needed services and funding to local nonprofit arts groups and individual artists affected in the Gulf Coast states. The fund has been established in response to the individuals and organizations who want to help local cultural organizations and artists affected by Hurricane Katrina and other disasters but do not know where to direct such donations. To make a contribution to the Emergency Relief Fund or to learn more about how to apply for financial assistance, visit our website, or contact us toll-free at 866.471.2787 and ask for the Americans for the Arts Emergency Relief Fund. Realities & Renewal Series Documentaries & Discussions The Rhode Island Progressive League (RIPL), under the kind auspices of the folks at The Firehouse Theater will be presenting a series of thought-provoking documentaries and discussion during the month of January, 2006. All events, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Firehouse Theater on Equality Park Place in Newport. The series will be initiated with a First Night event on Saturday, December 31st, from 6-9p.m. featuring musicians from the CD called “State of Hope”, including Jim McGrath, Daniel Silvia, J.P. Jones and Bob Kendall. Starting Friday, January 6 through Sunday, January 29, 2006, a different conscious-raising documentary will be shown followed by a question and answer discussion period, facilitated by area notables. Showings will be each Friday and Saturday, starting at 7p.m., and every Sunday, starting January 8th at 2p.m. $5.00 donation is requested to allay heating costs Friday, January 6th, 7p.m.: The American Civil Liberties Union will host a screening of the documentary “Unconstitutional”, directed by Robert Greenwald. The film explores the impact of the U.S.A. Patriot Act on our civil liberties. Following the film, Executive Director Steve Brown will lead a discussion and questions session. Saturday, January 7th, 7p.m.: The Rhode Island Progressive League will facilitate the showing of the documentary “Uncovered: The War in Iraq”, a 2004 updated version addressing intentional deception by the CIA, Pentagon and government leading up to the ”pre-emptive strike” on Iraq. Sunday, January 8th, 2p.m.: Keith Morton, professor at Roger Williams College will host “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream”. This film explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as global demand for fossil fuel begins to exceed supply. Sunday, January 15th, 2p.m.: Leroy White will bring his Soul & Conscience Tour to the Firehouse Theater as a fundraising event for the Martin Luther King Center in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. $10.00 donation. Join us at our weekly Peace vigils every Sunday, Noon to 1p.m. in Eisenhower Park at Washington Square. Contact: Rhode Island Progressive League; website: www.ripl.info. Gracious Audette, phone: (401) 841-9198; e-mail: ripl@aiconnect.com Newport Arts District Workshop Dec. 14, 5 to 6 p.m. Newport City Hall Council Chambers Meet with the Mayor and City Council and learn how you can benefit from the new “Newport Arts District” Guest speakers: Randy Rosenbaum, Executive Director of Rhode Island State Council of Arts and Herb Weiss, Economic and Cultural Affairs Officer, City of Pawtucket. Sponsored by: Newport Cultural Commission Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County RISCA Health Insurance Survey The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, as part of its Artists' Health Insurance Initiative, is conducting an online health insurance survey. A brief summary of the survey, and a link to it, can be found here on the RISCA website. To go directly to the survey, click here. For more information on the Artists’ Health Insurance Initiative click here: http://www.arts.ri.gov/projects/health.php NEWPORT BAROQUE ORCHESTRA Oct. 28 Concert Candlelit concert of Handel and Pachelbel on period instruments Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI; Paul Cienniwa, director. Concert is Friday, October 28, 7:30pm; $20, general admission plenty of free parking at the church and in the Mary Street municipal lot. Be sure to arrive early for the best seats! Doors open at 7pm. For more information (including driving directions) and to purchase tickets: Visit our website or call 401-855-0687 Tickets will also be available at the door. Temporary Charitable Incentives On September 21, Americans for the Arts reported the House and Senate tax committees have agreed on a series of provisions that would provide tax incentives for charitable giving through the end of the year as part of the "Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005". Some of these incentives have been made available to all charitable organizations, as opposed to those tied to relief for Katrina storm victims, in order to avoid a downturn in giving overall. With these provisions, an individual will be able to deduct up to 100 percent of their income for gifts made before January 2006. Normally, taxpayers would only be able to deduct up to 50 percent. This is important information for development leaders of non-profit organizations. It also perhaps offers incentive to gift givers to make donations before the end of the year. Scholarships for Arts Conference Scholarships are available for the Americans for the Arts’ “Living Cultural Democracy” conference in Milwaukee in June. Click here for more ... First Gallery Night of '06 The first Gallery Night of 2006 will be held Thursday, February 9th from 5-8 pm. Several Newport Galleries are open that evening, featuring some of their best work yet! Come visit the galleries and receive a card featuring discounts on several restaurants in the area. What better way to spend a cold winter night than with some art followed by a dinner! Click here for more ... Hibernation, Resting in Peace Island Arts, in partnership with The Fort Adams Trust and The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County, presents "Hibernation: Resting in Peace", a sculptural installation by Jen Raimondi. Click here for more ... "Burn Snowball Burn" Island Moving Co. invites you to boogie off the winter blues at its February 24th Disco Inferno: Burn Snowball Burn from 9pm to 1am at the Boom Boom Room at the Clarke Cooke House on Newport’s Banister’s Wharf. Tickets to this Winterfest event are $35 at the door; $30 with a Winterfest Button. Click here for more ... Product to Market Basics Workshop The Center for Design & Business will hold a Product-to-Market Basics Workshop on Thursday, March 15th from 9am to 11am, at its headquarters in Providence. Click here for more ... Arts & Cultural Alliance's 2006 Annual Meeting Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County will hold its Annual Meeting on January 26 from 6-8pm at the Newport Art Museum’s Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. Along with a report on the Alliance’s programs for artists and cultural organizations throughout Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton and Jamestown, the meeting will address “Recent RI Legislation in the Arts – What does it mean for you?” Click here for more ... Opportunity for Artist Residencies in Japan Deadline: June 26, 2006 - The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists’ Program provides five-month residencies in Japan for individual creative artists in any discipline. While in Japan, artists work on an individual project that may include the creation of new work or pursuit of other artistic goals. When planning the stay abroad, artists should consider how exposure to Japan’s contemporary or traditional cultures can influence their creative work. Five awards are made annually. This program is administered jointly by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission. Guidelines are available at www.jusfc.gov. 'Flight of Steps' returns July 14 Newport’s Island Moving Co. returns to Fort Adams for a fifth season of Flight of Steps, the Company’s outdoor performance series. Flight of Steps runs from July 14 to July 23, except Monday and Tuesday, with performances beginning at 6:30 each evening. Click here for more ... 'Open for Dancing '06' Newport’s Island Moving Co. presents a reprise of "Open for Dancing", a biennial celebration of Newport’s historic landscapes through dance, September 20-24, 2006. View the week's events HERE Click here for more ... Island Moving receives grant State council on the arts awards Island Moving Co. with $21,000 grant. Click here for more ... NFS Premiere Screening The Newport Film Salon will screen the premiere of its short film "Home on the Harbor" on Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m. Click here for more ... 'Open for Dancing' evening events Island Moving Co.’s festival of site specific choreography opens Wednesday, September 20th. The festival includes events that are open to the public. Click here for more ... "9/11: Press ofr Truth" On Friday, October 6th and Saturday October 7th , at 8PM, the documentary 9/11: Press for Truth will be presented at the Firehouse Theater. Click here for more ... Island Moving's "Nutcracker" The classic holiday piece is transformed to a breath taking version where the audience and dancers move around room to room as the story unfolds. Click here for more ... Humanities Grant Workshop Individuals and non-profit organizations involved in public humanities programs are invited to a special workshop presented by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) to learn about grant opportunities. The workshop, a program of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County, will be held on January 17 at 12 p.m. at the offices of The Preservation Society of Newport County, 424 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. Click here for more ... NFS production at film fest The Newport Film Salon's 2006 short film effort "Home on the Harbor" has been accepted to the Artist's Exchange First Annual Short Film Festival. Click here for more ... Film Salon Meeting Jan. 17 On Wednesday, January 17th, 2007, the Newport Film Salon will gather to start pre-pre-production on the next short film project. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the List Academy on Eastnor Road in Newport. Click here for more ... "Burn, Snowball, Burn" Island Moving Co.’s "Burn, Snowball, Burn Disco Inferno" will be held Friday, February 23, 2007, from 9pm-1am. at the Clarke Cooke House's Boom Boom Room on Banisters Wharf, Newport Tickets are $35 at the door; $30 with a Winterfest Button. For $65, you are invited to a pre-disco dinner at a mystery private residence in Newport including the party afterward. Call 401 847-4470 or email info@islandmovingco.org to reserve your spot. The event is a fundraiser for the Company’s New York performances in May. Grants for RI visual artists Rhode Island visual artists wishing to concentrate more time on their work, but needing financial support to do so, may be able to fulfill their goals with a 2007 MacColl Johnson Fellowship from The Rhode Island Foundation. Click here for more ... Firehouse Auditions Firehouse Theater is pleased to announce auditions for "Steel Magnolias" which will run April 27 to May 27. Director Michael Johnson is looking for 6 women of varying ages, a stage manager and tech crew. The auditions and sign ups will be held at 7PM on Sunday, February 11 and Monday, February 12 at the theater, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport Come prepared to read from the script. For additional information call 401-849-FIRE (3473) or visit www.firehousetheater.org . Boston Ballet Trip Newport’s Island Moving Co. offers a special trip to the ballet for young dancers and friends on Sunday, February 11th. Click here for more ... Film Salon screenwriting contest The Newport Film Salon's 3rd Annual Screenwriting Contest begins on Monday, February 5, 2007 and ends on Monday, March 5, 2007. Click here for more ... Annual Grants Workshop The Alliance’s annual grants workshop with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts will be held on Monday, Feb 26th 5-7pm, at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport. Meet the grantmakers, ask questions, get the forms so that you can make a successful application to our state arts council. Opportunities for organizations as well as individuals. Please RSVP at the RISCA website: www.arts.ri.gov or call 222-3882. Arts Around the Fire Tuesday, February 27, 6-8 pm at Clarke Cooke House, Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. An opportunity to talk about issues concerning the cultural community in Newport County. No agenda, cash bar, all are welcome. Start or renew your Alliance membership and receive a complimentary beverage. Island Moving Co. Paris Raffle The Island Moving Co. is selling tickets for its annual raffle of a trip for two to Paris. Drawing is on April 4th. Click here for more ... Newport CVB seeks artists As part of its April marketing meeting, the Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking local artists & artisanc to exhibit some of their work Click here for more ... Arts After Hours -- April 26 The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County hosts the final in its series of informal get togethers at cozy fireplaces around our fair city on Thursday, April 26, from 6-8pm at Sardella’s on Memorial Boulevard., Newport. Cash bar, utterly informal, no agenda. Updates on the Newport Performing Arts Center and the Alliance’s revamped website. Start or renew your Alliance membership and we’ll buy you a glass of wine! Film Salon Fundraiser The Newport Film Salon is holding its annual Fundraiser on Sunday, April 1, 2007, from 3 to 6 pm at Sardella's ... Click here for more ... Island Moving season tickets Island Moving Co. offers discounts on season tickets Click here for more ... Portrait Artists Sought Portrait Artists Sought – art broker Jean Connor is interested in hearing from portrait artists for a group portrait commission. Contact Jean at EastCoastArts@verizon.net. NETTI Casting Call The New England Theatre Training Institute (NETTI Newport) is looking for actors for its upcoming production of "A Few Good Men". Click here for more ... Arts Advocacy Day Please join us this year on May 17, 2007 from 10:30 am to 4 pm at the State House for Arts Advocacy Day. Learn the issues and advocacy process, meet face to face with your legislator, and celebrate with us. Click here for more ... Open Auditions at Firehouse Open Auditions for "Breaking Legs" directed by Michael Johnson. Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI 401-849-FIRE. Needed 6 men all ages; 1 woman in her thirties; Stage Manager and Tech Crew. www.firehousetheater.org Island Moving Co. Gala Island Moving Co. will celebrate 25 years as Newport, RI’s resident contemporary ballet company with a gala live auction and dinner dance at Doris Duke’s Newport home, Rough Point, on Saturday, June 23rd. Click here for more ... Ukraine Acting/Dancing Lab International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE), under support of "Art Universe," has announced the competition for free participation in the International Acting-Directing Laboratory for directors, actors, dancers, choreographers and teachers interested in collaboration perspectives in Ukraine for 2008-2009. Click here for more ... Call to Artists for Public Arts RISCA is pleased to announce two new "calls to artists" for public art projects in Rhode Island. Click here for more ... Performing Arts Center News Newport Performing Arts Center Board Adds Members, Elects Officers Click here for more ... Art Museum's 'Wet Paint' The Newport Art Museum's 'Wet Paint' event runs from Aug. 11 to 18. Click here for more ... Call for Artists The City of Pawtucket is seeking designs for sculpture at its Visitor Center. Deadline is Dec. 12. Click here for more ... RISCA Grants Workshops RISCA is holding grants workshops on Sept. 5 and 6. Click here for more ... Music Workshop for Students Common Fence Music and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts are seeking deserving middle and high school string players (violin, guitar, banjo, cello, etc.) to take part in an afternoon workshop. Click here for more ... Teen film program seeks students The SHOOT Teen Film Program is enrolling students for its fall course, which starts Spet. 25. Click here for more ... ACA Annual Meeting The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County's Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 7th, 2008, at 5:30 pm at the Seaman's Church Institute. Click here for more ... Click here for current headlines and features.