Looking Back and Heralding Change at the Council |
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"Dear Friends,
As I was walking on the Braintree ridge this morning, a flock of geese flew overhead pulling fall in its wake. Persistent honking heralded change to come. Change is rarely easy and while we celebrate the new season in Karen Mittelman’s life, her departure at the end of October is bittersweet. She leaves the Arts Council on solid footing led by a dedicated staff and the Vermont arts community energized and supported by unprecedented government funding and innovative partnerships that have carried it through a prolonged uncertain time..."
Image: Karen Mittelman at her farewell celebration held on Oct. 28 at Lareau Farm with many friends, colleagues, and Council partners gathered.
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Film and Media Industry Task Force Update |
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In September and October, the State of Vermont’s Film and Media Industry Task Force held two Listening Sessions to gather perspectives on the challenges and opportunities around establishing a state film commission. In addition to testimony from invited panelists, the sessions included open discussion and Q&A with registered participants. More than 300 registered for the sessions, and thus far, the recordings have been reviewed nearly 400 times.
The Task Force is charged with examining effective ways to cultivate a vibrant film and media industry in Vermont. It was established in 2022 by the Vermont state legislature and signed into statute (Act 173, p.85) by Gov. Phil Scott. The Task Force is charged with submitting a report by Jan. 15, 2023 to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs that reviews the history of state efforts to cultivate the film and media industry in Vermont and what financial and other support the state may provide in the future to revitalize the industry following the Covid-19 pandemic and to invigorate the industry in the future.
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Vermont Creative Network News |
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Supporting the Creative Economy Across VT with the AEP6 Survey |
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Thank you to all the organizations and eventgoers who have participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Survey so far!
From June 2022 until April 2023, hundreds of surveys are being collected to build a picture showing the ripple effect that arts and cultural events – as well as the organizations who host and the communities who support them – have on our local economies.
The data that we collect will be crucial in advocating for the creative economy, and the opportunity to connect with one another after so many years of uncertainty has been just as valuable.
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15 New Artists in Schools Residencies |
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Fifteen new grants have been awarded to support residencies in 12 towns across Vermont, connecting K-12 students with professional teaching artists in fields including digital illustration, opera, puppetry, fiber arts, pottery, and much more.
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Art in the Time of Covid: Michelle Saffran |
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"We will never forget that we lived through this anxious time, but we may not remember our feelings and the more subtle ways our lives have been changed as the pandemic continues." - visual artist and Artist Development Grantee Michelle Saffran
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Creation Grant Enables Ferrisburgh Writer to Get Weird |
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"With those past applications, when the 'sorry, try us again' note would appear in my inbox, I would feel very discouraged for about five minutes. Then I would remember that somebody else — a painter, a composer, a puppeteer, a fellow writer, a peer — was receiving good news." - writer and FY23 Creation Grantee Leath Tonino in the Addison Independent.
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CreativeGround Profile Spotlight |
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Alia Thabit, Traditional and Avant-Garde Belly Dance |
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Alia Thabit, a dancer and choreographer of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, incorporates traditional and contemporary influences, colorful costumes, and dynamic music to present a wide range of Middle Eastern dance styles (also known as raqs sharqi, danse orientale, baladi, or belly dance).
Alia offers solo to full-company shows suitable for schools, theatres, festivals, and celebrations of all sorts, for all ages. As an instructor, Alia empowers students, bringing out their individuality and unique personal expression. As a performer, Alia dazzles young and old with her feeling and expression of the music, precise hip work, beautiful costuming, and audience rapport. Visit Alia's full CreativeGround profile.
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Council Grant Opportunities |
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Animating Infrastructure
Animating Infrastructure Grants support community projects that integrate art with infrastructure improvements. The program aims to bring vibrancy and vitality to communities through public art.
Pitches due Dec. 12, 2022
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Coming Soon: Artist Development
Artist Development Grants support Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist's business.
Opens Nov. 28, 2022
Deadline Jan. 31, 2023
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Coming Soon: Creative Futures
The Creative Futures Grants program provides aid to creative sector organizations and businesses that continue to struggle financially due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Round 2 opens Jan. 3, 2023
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Next Stage Arts
Putney
Nov. 16
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870 Williston Rd.
South Burlington
Nov. 18-20
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Vermont Studio Center
Online
Nov. 30
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Posted: August 16, 2022
Categories: Calls to Artists, Contests and Awards
End Date: November 15, 2022
Posted: October 27, 2022
Category: Job Postings
End Date: November 25, 2022
Posted: November 4, 2022
Category: Space Wanted/Available
End Date: December 1, 2022
Posted: October 3, 2022
Category: Calls to Artists
End Date: December 9, 2022
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The Vermont Arts Council is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which requires a 1:1 match from the Vermont State Legislature. Council grants, programs, and statewide arts promotion would not be possible without the critical funding provided by these government agencies.
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Vermont Arts Council | 802.828.3291
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