Free CAC Grants Workshop in OC - September 25th

California Arts Council, your state arts agency, will hold a free workshop on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 6-8 PM at Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana. Learn how to apply for state arts funding! At this workshop, California Arts Council staff will provide an overview of this year's grant opportunities with deadlines coming this fall. They'll share tips and insights into the state grant process and guide participants in best practices for putting together a successful application. Local arts and culture nonprofits, artist collectives, and community and social service organizations are encouraged to attend and discover which of our grant programs are the right fit for your organization. More information and registration here.

The Lewis Prize for Music has announced the opening of its inaugural awards process. At the core of The Lewis Prize is the belief that music can inspire and catalyze positive social and systemic change. With the mission and vision of creating fair and vibrant communities through music, it will give three multi-year awards of $500,000 each to leaders of U.S. Creative Youth Development music organizations and initiatives in January 2020. Visit The Lewis Prize for Music website for information on the eligibility criteria, process and a link to the Letter of Interest application portal. All Letters of Interest are due no later than 11:59 EST on Monday, September 16, 2019.
Laguna Beach Arts Commission Approves Concept for Public Art at the City's Village Entrance Site

"A shade structure proposed for the Village Entrance resembles undulating mushrooms with white stalks and rainbow-colored caps that tower up to 26 feet tall. Some Laguna Beach residents argue it's better suited for a magical world where Alice adventures with the Cheshire Cat than the gateway to the downtown.On Monday, the Laguna Beach Arts Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the concept design proposed by internationally-renowned sculptor Marc Fornes after hearing comments from dozens of community members." Read more here in the Laguna Beach Independent.

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GRANTS FOR LATINX ARTISTS & ORGANIZATIONS

National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures (NALAC) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the next round of the NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA), supporting Latinx artists and organizations in every part of United States and Puerto Rico.   Learn more online here or participate in an upcoming webinar: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 5:00PM - 6:00PM CST or Friday, September 13, 2019, 10:30AM - 11:30AM CST. RSVP for a webinar online.
7 OC CITIES UNITE FOR DAY-LONG
"MEET ON BEACH" EVENT - NOV. 17

The first-ever "Meet on Beach" multi-city community festival is set to reimagine Beach Boulevard on Sunday, November 17 with a full day of live musical performances, local food activations, hands-on workshops, and more free activities for all to enjoy. Created by the Renew Beach Boulevard Coalition, the alliance behind the economic revitalization and transformation of the 21-mile historic corridor, seven Orange County cities have joined together to produce a day of active and healthy fun for the surrounding communities. Beach Boulevard, originally named Highway 39, was established in 1933 to serve as the primary connector between seven Orange County cities including La Habra, Buena Park, Anaheim, Stanton, Garden Grove, Westminster, and Huntington Beach. More details here.
ARTSOC'S CREATIVE EDGE SPEAKER
U.S. POET LAUREATE JOY HARJO
FEATURED IN TIME MAGAZINE

The new Poet Laureate of the United States, Joy Harjo, who will be the featured speaker at ArtsOC's 2020 Creative Edge Lecture, is the subject of an interview, "The First Native American U.S. Poet Laureate on How Poetry Can Counter Hate," in the August 22 issue of TIME. The Creative Edge Lecture is a partnership between ArtsOC and the Orange County Department of Education. Ms. Harjo's talk and reading will take place on Friday, February 28, 10 am, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Admission is FREE.
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