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Donate Today!
The ACSO Communities in Crisis Concert Fund has been established to support communities throughout the state and region that have been affected by natural disasters and other tragedies and are coming together to heal through the power of music.
The purpose is to provide our members with funds to help offset the production costs associated with special relief concerts that they are staging to bring the community they serve closer and cope with the significant crisis they are facing.
Our inaugural efforts go to support our members in the North Bay Area affected by wildfires, including the Santa Rosa Symphony's November 20 Community Concert. The concert will be free to the public and all proceeds will go to the North Bay Fire Relief Fund.
If you would like to contribute to this special fund to support the healing power of music, please consider making a donation.
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Register for a Professional Development & Discussion Forum
ACSO is excited to launch new
Professional Development and Discussion Forums.
These forums combine educational experiences with peer networking during an informative 45-60 minute workshop or roundtable at a low cost for attendees. They will also capture your ideas, thoughts, and opinions on how ACSO can better serve you, our membership, through a consultant-led discussion as part of our strategic planning process, which will help shape the future direction of the association.
ACSO will present four forums at locations spread around the state, and one online session for those who cannot attend an in-person convening.
Locations
November 3 - San Luis Obispo
11:00AM-1:00PM
November 8 - Pasadena
6:00PM-8:00PM
November 16 - Irvine
1:00PM-3:00PM
November 17 - Walnut Creek
12:00PM-2:30PM
November 20 - Online
2:00PM-3:00PM
All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Registration is now open and the registration fee is $20 for members and $30 for non-members for each in-person forum (fee includes professional development offering, networking and listening session, and refreshments).
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We Want to Hear From You!
The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) is creating a new strategic plan that will identify priorities, focus the organization's resources, and guide its evolution over the next three years. An important aspect of this process is the opportunity to gather input from ACSO's members and supporters to understand your needs so that we can better serve you.
Please take a few minutes to
complete this survey; your participation in this way will be tremendously helpful as we determine the future direction of our organization. Also, please be assured that your responses will be confidential, even though we ask for your name and contact information.
Survey closes Friday, November 3.
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State Arts Agency Updates
ACSO includes members from orchestras outside of California, including Arizona and Nevada. Here are updates from your state arts agency:
Arizona Commission on the Arts
The Arizona Commission on the Arts will be hosting DataArts' (formerly Cultural Data Project/CDP) upcoming workshops in October and November throughout Arizona. These free workshops are geared toward assisting arts and culture organizations to better understand and utilize data collection and reporting. Two tracks will be offered: an orientation to the DataArts platform and a hands-on session on using data reports to communicate your message. Click here for more information.
California Arts Council
Peer-review panels are at the core of all that we do at the California Arts Council. With your help, they can ensure their grant application review process is democratic, fair and representative of California's diverse geography; wealth of organizations; racial, ethnic and gender identities; perspectives and knowledge.
Candidates should have in-depth experience in various art practices and disciplines, including arts-learning for PreK-12 students, creative placemaking and cultural development, juvenile and social justice, nonprofit management, working with veteran populations and people with disabilities, and/or related fields. Young professionals and experienced arts administrators, artists, and arts policy makers are encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply today.
Nevada Arts Council
The Nevada Arts Council's Quarterly Jackpot Grants support new or exemplary art projects by nonprofit arts and non-arts organizations, schools, public institutions or artists. The 3rd quarter Jackpot Grants support projects or activities scheduled for Jan. 1 - March 31, 2018. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: art exhibitions, performances, readings and concerts, sponsoring of arts-related workshops and conferences, marketing and promotional activities and planning, implementation, and/or evaluation of arts education/learning programs for school-aged students or other targeted participants. Click here to learn more and to apply.
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Membership Renewals
Membership renewal season is here - FY18 memberships began on October 1, 2017. Save time by renewing your membership today
online, by calling the ACSO office at (800) 495-2276, or by downloading and mailing in the
individual or
organizational membership forms.
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Upcoming Dates and Reminders
Professional Development & Discussion Forums - San Luis Obispo
November 8
Professional Development & Discussion Forums - Pasadena
November 16
Professional Development & Discussion Forums - Irvine
November 17
Professional Development & Discussion Forums - Walnut Creek
November 20
Professional Development & Discussion Forums - Online
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