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CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
December 18, 1997
12:00 Noon
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. . PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of November 12 & November 20, 1997
B. Monthly Department Report for November 1997
V. PUBLIC HEARING
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Presentation by La Quinta Arts Foundation
B. Cultural Plan
C. Consideration of Attendance at 1997-98 Conferences
D. Status Update on Commission Information on the Web Page
E.. Commissioner Correspondence
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Correspondence from Americans for the Arts
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
January 22, 1998 12:00 Noon
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
• Consideration of Work Plan for 1998-99
• Consideration of Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 1998-99
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CULTURAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 18, 1997
ITEM TITLE:
Monthly Department Report for November 1997
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department completes a monthly Department Report consisting of
attendance figures for all programs, upcoming events and meetings attended. The Department
Report is transmitted to the City Council on the second Council meeting of every month.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
Mark Weiss
Assistant City Manager
Attachment: Monthly Department Report
MEMO.DR
TO:
FROM:
VIA:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor14
Tom Hartung, Building & Safety Director
December 16, 1997
Transmittal of Community Services Department Report jor the Month
of November 1997
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF
JANUARY 1998:
Jan 2 Winter Break, Camelot Park Excursion
Jan 3 Community Services Department Recreation Brochure Mailed to Residents
Jan 7 Make this the Happiest Year of Your Life! Pam Golden, Speaker, Sr. Center
Jan 8 One on One, Money Questions Answered with Merrill Lynch, Sr. Center
Jan 8 Healthy Cooking Class, Sr. Center
Jan 14 Suddenly Single, Seminar, Sr. Center
Jan 15 Chili Cook -Off Luncheon, Sr, Center
Jan 15 Fritz Burns Park Construction Completed, Tennis Courts & Hockey Rink
Jan 20 Free Hearing Consultation, Sr. Center
Jan 20 Moo Duk Kwan & Little Dragon Karate Classes, Boys & Girls Club
Jan 20 Gourmet Cooking Made Simple, Session I, La Quinta High School
Jan 21 Youth Dance & Twirl Classes, La Quinta High School
Jan 21 Financial Seminar, Sr. Center
Jan 21 Stan Miller's Big Band Dance, Sr. Center
Jan 22 Staff Training Session, Afterschool Class Instructors, Civic Center
Jan 22 Beginning & Intermediate Guitar Classes, La Quinta High School
Jan 23 How to Achieve Your Goals, Seminar, Sr. Center
Jan 24 Golf: KISS Method (Keep It Simple Stupid) Session I, La Quinta Golf Ranch
Jan 24 Golf: PAR Method (Posture -Alignment -Rhythm) Session I, La Quinta Golf Ranch
Jan 26 Afterschool Classes Begin, Truman & Adams Schools
Jan 27 Free Dog Training Workshop, Sr. Center
Jan 27 Decorative Painting, La Quinta High School
Jan 28 Nabisco, Dinah Shore Putting Contest, Sr. Center
Jan 28 Reading Shakespeare, Session I, La Quinta High School
Jan 28 Personal Photography I & II Classes, La Quinta High School
Jan 29 How To Get Started In The Stock Market Without A Broker, Two Week
Session, La Quinta High School
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 199`1
SUMMARY SHEET
Meetings Per Month 1
1997' 1996i Variance
19971
1996
i
Programs
Leisure Class Total
81
281
53
33
23
Afterschool Program
182
361
146
28
8
Special Events Total
576
2751
301
8
3
Adult Sports Total
2401
72
168
10
4
Senior Center Total
3,0261
2,1631
8631
1281
99
,Kidsline Call Total 317' 307
10
n/a
1 n/a
Program Total: 44221 2881
1541
207
137
Rental Attendance
La Quinta Sports Complex i
Wildcats Softball 40
45
-5
8
12
La Quinta Jr. Football 170
160
10
6
8
AYSO Soccer 6001 4501
1501
7
12
Rental Total: 8101 6551
1561
21
32
PARTICIPATION
GRAND TOTAL
1 6232
3536
1696
228
169
1997'
1996i
Variance
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center i
9531
1,088 i
-135
Meals on Wheels
66
48
18
Kidsline
61
35
26
Volunteer Total:
1080
1171
-91
Revenue
Sr. Center Revenue
$4,37411
$1,4631
$2,911
Programs
$965I
$2,6591
($1,694y
,Recreation
i Revenue Total:
$5,3391
$4,1221
$1,217
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Youth and Adult Recreation Attendance
Meetings
g Per Month
1997
1996 Variance i 1997
1996
Leisure Classes
Beginning Guitar
8
- -
4
_ 4
2_
4
i
Be9mnm2 Com uters I
P _ -
_
8
10 10
-2, -�
2
5
-
Beginning Computers II_
10
10 ;
2'
_ 0_
Little Dragon Karate Club
9
__0_
0
91
41
0
Intro to Moo D u k Kwan
8
11
-31
4
9
Intro to Hbrsemanship
10
0
101
31
0
Dog Obedience Session II
9-.------
3
61
31
5
Beginning Percussion Ensemble
- 4
_ 0
41
21
0
Intro to Photography
7 '
_01
7
31
0.
IA to Z for Golf Session II
5
01,
5
41
0
Golf -Back to the Beginning II
313
3
41
0
Leisure Class Subtotal
81
i
28
53
331
231
jAfterschool Class Program
!Homework Improvement Truman
131
51
8
2
2
Homework Improvement Adams I
10 ,
0
I 10
2
0
Homework Improvement Adams_II
41
O
1 4
2
0'
'iCheerleadingTruman
-
25
12,
13
21
21
iCheerleading Adams _
'Jazz Dance Truman
_
19
12 I
0
011
19
12
2
2
0
0
Youth Cooking Class Truman
61
01
6
2
01
Art of Decorating Truman
ill
01
2
0
Football Truman
12!
0'
12
2
0
Football Adams
5
01
5
2
01
'Basketball Truman
22
71I
15
2
2;.
Adams---
_
81 _
0
8
2
0
lBas -- - -
'Tumbling Truman
21,. ---
1
Tumbling Adams
_
14
1
0
i 14
21
011
;Afterschool Class Subtotal
182
- 361
146
281
81
-
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pecial Events
i Radio Control Car Races
200,
0
200
4
0
,Punt Pass & Kick Sectionals
125 i
1101
15
1
1
i2 on 2 Grass Volleyball Tourn._
36
401
4
1
1
Truman Afterschool Recital
150
125
25
1
1
Adams Afterschool Recital
651
0
i 65
1
01
,Special Events Subtotal
5761
275
I 301
81
31
I
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Adult V011e ball League 601
72
-121
6
4
Adult Soccer League _ 180
01
180
4
0
Soorts Subtotal Z4u I 141 -1001 lu 1 -0 i
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Meetings Per Month
-Varia-ce ---- �-9J -
Sr. Activities
Ambassador Attendance
1
9811 88
_ 101
---n/a
n/a
Billiards
- 9 - 5
n/a
n/a_-_
- --
5
0
Blood Pressure Check _
_41 _ -
15 50 35
0 2�-
3
1
Body Composition Analysis
21
Bridge, ACBL
_ 0 23_01
4
-
0
Bridge Duplicate/Social
3231 - 2931, 301
11
14
Computer Lab
11 01 11
-- ---- ---------- -
26r 01
21
31---
0
4
Club
Creative Writing
FFood Distribution -1
_ _26' -
340, 2081 1321
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-
31
_ -_ _4
--
Golden Tones Rehearsal
67 45i -_ 221
5
Golden Tones Perform_a_n_ ce
- - t
_�-
351 88 -53
--- - -
__ 01
1
0
Heg Consultation
arin
_ 51 _ 01 5.
-_ 351
0
3
Ice Cream Social
Information Services
---- _-_81_--
1631 191 -28
_
n/a
Na
Legal Consultation
5 4 1
0
0
Medicare Consultation_
_ 3 _ 9 __-6
_ n/a _
Na
1
Monthly Birthday Party _-
— 24 _ 29 -5
3
1
_
4
Movie Time
Referral and Outreach
_ _201 - 171
271 0 27
n/a --
n/a
-- n/a
i -- -
n/a
-
Television Viewing191
- _ -- -----
431 -24
---- 32 --- 14 - - � $
---- -- --
5
4
Tennis _ _
Sr. Activities Subtotal _'
_
_ _ 14841 11411 _ _ 3431
,-------
401
46
Sr. Classes
AARP "55" Class
341 30 41
-� ----+
2
_ 4
21
8
1
4
0
3
Arts & Crafts
Ballroom Dance
Bridge Lessons
361 261
20 0
821 12
- 101
_ _ 20�
- 70
Ceramics -
Computer
221 13
---
73 47
9
26
3
3
Exercise-----'-----------�-.
Healthy Cooking Class _
561 i 539i
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_ 231 -__ 0�
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22;
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23�
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- -
6
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-_
0
Line Dance
451
PACE Exercise
-431
451 351
_
100l
6
8
Painting __ �-
_
291 16
-- ------ --
114� 01
--
- -- 32, 151
_ 1_31
114+
--- -- --
_ _
4
6
4
0
0
Spanish Lessons ---- -- --
Tap Dance Class
Tennis Lessons
221 _ Ot
_ _ 431 0
12 261
221
43
4
4
------- 2
- _
0
4
Watercolor Class _
Yoga _
Sr. Class Subtotal
Sr. Special Events
_ _
11933, 802
-_14
391�
- 81
48
Dance_
125 991
261
1
1
Big Band --
-
6 ---��
-_ _
6�---
--- 1
-_
- 0
Living Desert Trip - --t
--
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-
- -
1
0
CPR Class
Friends Meeting_
5 8
941 1061
3,
-12i
1
0
1
Luncheon
1
0
0
Seminars
g gp-_-p-- -
Share Meetin s/Si n u
531 0r
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10, - - --
531
3
- - ---
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2
0
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Welcome _Home _O en_ House
-
52� _
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521
1
7
---
5
Sr. Events Subtotal
Senior Center Totals
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21631
30261 _+
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_ 863
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: December 18, 1997
ITEM TITLE: Presentation by La Quinta Arts Foundation
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Receive and file.
None.
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Mr. Richard DeSantis of the La Quinta Arts Foundation has requested time on this
agenda to make a presentation regarding the plans of the Arts Foundation.
This space on the agenda has been reserved for Mr. DeSantis to present the Arts
Foundation's plans.
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: December 18, 1997
ITEM TITLE: Cultural Plan
As deemed appropriate by the Commission
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None.
The Commission is continuing its work in the development of the Cultural Plan. Based
on determinations made at the November 20, 1997 Commission meeting,
Commissioners agreed to make presentations to various organizations' boards
regarding the Cultural Plan (Attachment No. 1).
This space on the agenda has been reserved for the Commission to discuss
presentations to the various organizations' boards and other matters concerning the
development of the Cultural Plan.
The options available to the Commission include:
1 . Discuss and make future amendments to the Cultural Plan; or
2. Continue the matter pending further community comment; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Cultural Commission
FROM: Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
DATE: November 24, 1997
RE: Cultural Plans for presentation by Commissioners to community
boards/organizations
Pursuant to action taken at the November *8`h Commission meeting, the
Commissioners will be making presentations before boards of various community
organizations regarding the Cultural Plan. Five copies of the Plan are attached for
your use. In addition, a Commissioner assignment list prepared by the Commission
Chairperson is attached showing which Commissioners will be presenting to which
organization.
Chairperson Hull, in conjunction with Commissioner Welch, is preparing the script for
using at your presentations. It is anticipated that the script will be finalized shortly
and should be mailed to you within 1-3 days.
If you have any questions, please call me at 777-7035, or Britt Wilson at 777-7041.
Attachments:
1. Cultural Plan (5 copies)
2. Assignment List
Assignments for presentation of Cultural Plan:
La Quinta Boys & Girls Club - Judy
Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association - Kathryn & Patrick
Friends of the Library - Honey
La Quinta Art -in -Public -Places Commission - Kathryn & John
La Quinta Arts Association - Susan & John
La Quinta Arts Foundation & Arts League - Honey & Judy
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce - Kathryn & Roxanne
La Quinta Historical Society - Judy
La Quinta Human Services Commission - Kathryn & Patrick
La Quinta Parks & Recreation Commission - KathrynTID gE P
La Quinta Planning Commission - Kathryn & John
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La Quinta On Stage - Honey
Rotary Club - Roxanne
Round Table West - Honey
Soroptimist International of La Quinta - Kathryn
VIVA Foundation - Judy
For presentation of Cultural Plan by Commissioners:
Who is the Cultural Commission?
The La Quinta Cultural Commission was created to encourage the City's development of
culture, including cultural events and activities promoting the literary, performing and visual arts
and the retention and advancement of our cultural heritage and institutions, and to advise the City
Council on all matters affecting the culture of this City.
Why have a Cultural Plan?
A comprehensive plan first of all is a set of guidelines to give direction to future cultural
and artistic development in the community. It defines guideposts, pathways, opportunities for
expansion, support and Ilu111.1 111g Of Our Cultural foundation.
It plays a vital role in addressing societal problems by providing shared cultural
experiences for families, reducing school dropout rates, teaching respect and appreciation for
cultural differences, building self-esteem, developing creative outlets to channel energy, and
building community pride and identity.
A plan such as this will provide direction for community organizations as they set their
goals and develop programs and services to meet the needs of their constituents and the
community. Every voice can be heard.
We are the first!
The Cultural Commission is pleased to be, not only the first in La Quinta, but the first City
in the Coachella Valley to draft a Cultural Master Plan.
(Use the Table of Contents outline for content and discussion.)
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: December 18, 1997
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Attendance at 1997-98
Conferences
As deemed appropriate by the Commission
The City has budgeted approximately $400 for Commissioners to attend local
conferences;$1,200 for two Commissioners to attend the CALAA Conference in
Los Angeles; and, $2,000 for two Commissioners to attend the Americans for the
Arts Conference in Denver, Colorado.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The City has budgeted funds for Commissioners to attend cultural/art conferences
including local conferences, the CALAA Conference, and the Americans for the Arts
Conference. The dates for local conferences/seminars are determined as the City
receives notice. The CALAA conference will be held in Los Angeles in April 1998.
Currently, no specific date or location has been set. The Americans for the Arts
Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado on June 6-9, 1998 at the Adams Mark
Hotel (There will also be a pre -conference meeting on June 4t`' and 5th. It is unknown
at this time if there will be sufficient funds to cover the pre -conference.).
This space on the agenda has been reserved for the Commission to discuss selecting
members to attend the events so that staff can begin conference preparations (e.g.
conference registration, airline reservations, etc.).
The options available to the Commission include:
1. Select Commissioners to attend the conferences and direct staff to begin
conference preparations; or
2. Make no selection; or
3. Defer action until a later time; or
4. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: December 18, 1997
ITEM TITLE: Status Update on Commission Information on the
Web Page
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Receive and file.
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None.
At the November 20, 1997 Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the
concept about placing Commission information on the City's Web Page. At that time,
staff indicated that to ensure fairness/equal representation of all City commissions,
that all City departments should be contacted to discuss the concept and obtain their
input on the proposal.
Staff has sent a memorandum to all department directors seeking their input as well
as re -checking with the City's Web Master regarding technical issues concerning this
proposal. It is anticipated that staff will be able to present that information at the
next regularly scheduled Commission meeting on January 22, 1998.
Staff is collecting and analyzing information regarding the Web Page pursuant to the
Commission's proposal.
The options available to the Commission include:
1. Receive and file status update; or
2. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE:
ITEM TITLE:
December 18, 1997
Commissioner Correspondence
As deemed appropriate by the Commission.
None.
At the November 20, 1997 Commission meeting, the Commission took action to
combine the regular Agenda items "Letters of Commendation" and "Support and
Recognition of Art Organizations" into "Commissioner Correspondence':
Attached is a letter sent out based on direction from the Commission meeting of
November 20, 1997.
This space on the agenda is reserved for the Commission to discuss any
correspondence from the Commission such as letters of commendation, and support
of art organizations.
The options available to the Commission include:
1. Direct the preparation of correspondence as deemed appropriate by the
Commission; or
2. Take no action.
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
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78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
TDD (760) 777-1227
November 25, 1997
Mrs. Lais Gouthier
Avenida Atlantica 1.782/AP 1 106
Copa Cabana 22021 -001
Rio de ]aneira BRAZIL
Dear Mrs. Gouthier:
The Cultural Commission for the City of La Quinta would like to extend
condolences to you and your family on the loss of your son, Bernardo. He was
a remarkable young man who contributed greatly to the cultural life of this
community.
The development of the sculpture park was his dream made into reality. It was
unique, not only in this City, but in this state. We were fortunate that he
chose La Quinta and that he developed such a beautiful site for us to enjoy.
We would hope it can remain a sculpture park and that his dream can live on.
Each of our Commissioners sends their warmest regards to you in this time of
sadness, wanting you to know how much they valued Bernardo's contribution
to our lives.
Most sincerely,
Kathryn'B. Hull, Chair
La Quinta Cultural Commission
KBH:pjs
c: Mrs. Claudia Gouthier Neidzielski
c/o/ Mr. Cyrille Niedzielski
Limeon U Associes
5 Avenue Percier
75008 Paris FRANCE
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MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
Art for art's s ':ce
Gouthlers will allow loan of sculptures.
Palm Desert's art show will go on, thanks to the
estate executors of Bernard Gouthier, the Brazil-
ian artist killed last month at his La Quinta home.
As part of the city's Art in Public Places
program, Palm Desert officials had arranged
with Gouthier for the loan of several pieces from
his La Quinta Sculpture Park.
The artist, who was shot several times by an
unknown assailant, was the son of a prominent
Brazilian family. He planned to loan the city
seven of the 18 sculptures in his park for a year-
long exhibit along the El Paseo median.
Gouthier loaned sculptures to the city for three
years for the rotating display on El Paseo. After
his death, the city didn't want to intrude on the
family, and officials scrambled to find alterna-
tives to displaying his sculptures.
In addition to borrowing the sculptures, the city
will buy one of Gouthier's sculptures, titled
"Giraffe," for $37,000 — another deal that was
arranged before the artist's death.
The city and residents of Palm Desert should be
grateful to the Gouthier family and estate for
honoring the agreements made before the artist's
death. The sculptures will enhance not only El
Paseo but the cultural lives of all who see them.
the Desert Sun MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1997 1 85
62 1 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1997
Artist's loved ones
wait for answers
By KENNY KLEIN
The Desert Sun
Not a day goes by that Kathy
Hayton doesn't think about how to
make sense of the death of her
boyfriend, Bernardo Gouthier.
"Right now, I'm still walking
around in shock as I try and sort out
the pieces in my own mind," Hay -
ton said. "Bernardo was my best
friend, my breath of fresh air. He
will never be forgotten. I just try
and make it through day by day."
Gouthier, 42, was shot multiple
times in the back Oct. 25 outside his
residence at the La Quinta Sculp-
ture Park. Hayton found him lying
face -down outside his home in the
57-300 block of Madison Street.
Indio sheriff's Sgt. Wayne Walker
said Thursday that investigators
are continuing to follow up tips and
conduct interviews, though they
have no suspect yet. No reward has
been offered in the case.
Gouthier, an artist and the son of
a late Brazilian diplomat, lived on
the 20-acre park with dozens of
sculptures created by artists world-
wide. Gouthier's family is attempt -
Information
Call the Indio Sheriffs Depart-
ment at 863-8990.
ing to sell the park.
The family remains in mourning.
"We are very sad as you can
imagine," said Gouthier's brother-
in-law, Cyrille Niedzielski, in a
phone interview from Paris. "We
are very interested in information
about this problem, but that's all I
can say right now."
Gouthier's 14-year-old niece,
Alexia Niedzielski of Paris, said she
misses her uncle.
"We just don't know anything and
we want some answers ... we want
justice," she said.
Facing the holidays without
Gouthier will be tough.
"My uncle always came to Paris
for the holidays and he was just
here last Christmas," Alexia said.
"He was very happy to see all of us
and Nothing seemed unusual. He
never spoke about his problems
anyway ... we would talk about my
school and if I had a boyfriend, but
that's all ended now."
AMERICANSFRTS
Arts Advocacy Day
Save the Dates!
March 9-10, 1998
Americans for the Arts is pleased to host Arts Advocacy Day — a national arts
advocacy conference on Capitol Hill, March 10, 1998. In addition to this event, there
will be a nationwide grassroots advocacy effort in communities across the country.
Pre -conference activities in Washington, D.C., begin on Monday afternoon, March 9th,
with advocacy workshops and then the 11th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and
Public Policy, which will be held at the Kennedy Center. There will be several
opportunities for arts advocates across America to come together with a unified voice
to speak out for federal funding for the arts and culture, Goals 2000 reauthorization,
and arts education. Start planning now for all the activities you'd like to participate in:
❑ Join Your Colleagues on Capitol Hill for Arts Advocacy!
Individual conference registrations are only $75. The Arts Advocacy Day conference hotel
headquarters is the Crowne Plaza in downtown Washington (McPherson Metro stop). Call (202) 682-
0111 ext. 30 or (1-800) 637-3788 by Monday. February 9. 1998 to make reservations under the
special group rate for "Arts Advocacy Day." Nightly hotel room rates are $125/single or $145/double.
❑ Take Advantage of Other National Meetings in D.C. in March!
1. Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy & Reception at the Kennedy Center (March 9).
2. Goals 2000 Arts Education Partnership meeting at the Crowne Plaza (March 9).
3. National Policy Board meeting of Americans for the Arts (March 9).
4. National Board meeting of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (March 7-8).
5. National meeting of the United Arts Fund Council (March 8).
6. National League of Cities conference at the Washington Hilton (March 7-10).
❑ National Call -In, Fax -In, Mail -In, and Email -In Day on March 10th
Participate in or organize others to contact Congressional Members' districts or Washington offices!
❑ Grassroots Meetings on March 10th
Participate in and/or organize community -wide visits to Congressional Members' district offices!
❑ National Media Visibility Day/Week of March 8-15, 1998
Organize at least one op-ed, news article, radio or television interview in your community!
For information, contact Americans for the Arts; 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW; 12th Floor; Washington, DC 20005.
(202) 371-2830 phone (202) 371-0424 fax Website: www.artsusa.org fmI
its Advocacy Day
Conference Registration
Individual Form
March 9-10, 1997
Arts Advocacy Day Registration
Registration fees for the Arts Advocacy Day conference events are just $75 per person, which
includes participation in an arts advocacy training workshop; the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and
Public Policy with a post Lecture Reception at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts;
Congressional Breakfast on Capitol Hill; Legislative Briefings; and many more events!
Government Leadership in the Arts Awards Dinner
Please note that this past year Americans for the Arts hosted its first Government Leadership in the
Arts Awards Dinner immediately following the Nancy Hanks Lecture, but we have now moved this
Awards Dinner to January 29th in order to partner with the U.S.Conference of Mayors on an inaugural
Mayors' Arts Gala: Honoring Legends and Leaders. This partnership provides an incredible
opportunity to provide maximum visibility to those government leaders who have spearheaded efforts
to advance the arts at the national, state and local levels.
Hotel Information
The official conference hotel headquarters is the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Washington, DC
at 14th and K Streets, NW (McPherson Square Metro stop). Call Crowne Plaza reservations at (202)
682-0111 ext. 30 or (1-800) 637-3788 by February 9. 1998 to secure hotel nightly room rates of
$125/single or $145/double. Ask for the Group Rate under "Arts Advocacy Day."
❑ Agency's 1 st Registrant
Name: ❑ Agency's Additional Registrants
Title:
Organization:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Member(s) of Congress
whom you plan to visit:
Number of Arts Advocacy Day Conference Registrants 0$75/person x $ 75 = $
(Please make a copy of this form to register additional individuals and staple form to 1st Registrant's.)
❑ Enclosed is a check for $ made payable to Americans for the Arts.
❑ Charge $ to my (checkone) ❑ AmEx ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard
Card Number Expiration
Name on Card Signature
Please return this form by February 9. 1998 to the following address:
Government Affairs Department; Americans for the Arts; 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20005; Ph: 202.371.2830; Fax: 202.371.0424 fm1
FOR THE
AMERICANSARTS
MEMORANDUM
to Americans for the Arts Members
fr Mara Walker, Director of Programs and Member Services
re Community Residency Exchange Program: U.S./Ireland/Northern Ireland"�
dt November 21, 1997
The Community Residen
cy Exchange Program Is an, exciting international exchange opportu
Me I -, - i-laI ' ' for Arts and thii A
Americans for the Arts developed in partnership with the National Endowment the.
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Councils of Ireland and Nordhern Ireland. As you mayy6i�iff,`the excharge,hol,two coTpoone
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The timing of the artist residency is flexible, however, the four week period should be between Mayar
December 1998. Each artist will receive:
* round-trip transportation to Ireland or iNorthern Ireland' "e,
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ARTISTIn REVIEW CRITERIA _4
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Nominated artists should� ip ' i highly rigorous review of their r work must, e
highest standards. Generally this means that only thoso,ard.sts wh,o,,have demonstrated expert so an
tion w", featuro, shows, U6,11cations, etc.) in their field
established professional recognition (,e.g. a, P
regionally or nationally orwho have sh6wn"ir" ixi - fie it Ae focal '. level are likely to
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Ireland. Please mark on Youh,,fc_rn1.which , am nterested" 6. In February,
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for the Arm will c'on'vene' in"adviioy,panel to s'elect iriid'f6r proposed by the 'Arts
Ireland and Northern Ireland. You and the artist nominated will be notified of the panel's del bei
February.
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Please feel free to call Helena Belanger, Project Coordinai6r, it 202.371.1830 for additional Infor'n
Exchange Program to participate in the Community Residency
Agency: Sirius Arts Centre
Location: Cork, Ireland
Type of Artist: paid/sculpture
Preferred residency dates: Winter 1998
Description: The Sirius Arts Centre plans to develop a model program that provides training for
artiststteachers/community arts workers for an early childhood arts program. The artist/educator would conduct^ .
workshops for pw aWchild groups to develop visual skills through the medium of painting, smilptamm and foundry
primary tang group single parent preschoo y and then 5 to 10 year olds
The et will be ' families of lers initiall
will conclude with an exhibition and or publication.
Agency: Garter Lane Arts Centre �
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Type of Artist: theater director
Preferred residency dates: June 1998
Description: The Centre is looking for a theater director with experience in alternative ways of bringing stories to the
stage. The artist will conduct a series of workshops with Waterford Youth Drama that are process orzeaitex`an�
result in a performance. 'Ilse workshops may include moveainent activities, critical debate and discussion. play aks,
and critique. The Centre may possibly host the National Playwright Conference in which case the artist wol
by working with one of the plays in process with the writer, dramaturg, actors and design team to expose the flaws in the
text and suggest where the writer go next.
Agency: Dungannon Disability Arts Studio
Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland,
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Type of artist: dancerLl
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Preferred residency dates: June 1998 or November 1998
Description: The Dungannon Disability Arts Studio aims to provide people with disabilities an for iw
expression using the medium of the arts. The aim of this particular project is to challenge the "traditional" in4age
presented b le with learning difficulties in dance performance. It will consolidate the preliminary, *,
I� Y l?�P � earnin8 pert , .
by the Studio and further the disability awareness aspect of the protect, challenging stereotypes, myth au>c ads
concerning people whh disabilities. The artist will conduct a serves of workshops and rehearsals that will a
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Agency:. Clotworthy Arts Centre r
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type of artist Musician, preferably percussionist ,
Preferred residency dates: October/November 1998
Description: The Centre is looking to host a musician working in the contemporary forms, preferably a J". c 6d sio
who has an interest in community music training. The artist will conduct workshops on musicianship, composition and
community music skills with a variety of local music groups as well as in schools and community settings. 'The aitist'will
also be invited to perform at the Arts Centre alongside complementary Irish musicians.
Community Residency Exchange Program
Artist Nomination Form
Organization Nominating Artist (use a separate form per artist nomination):
Contact Name: -
Title: 4.
Organization:
Address:
Phone: Fax: F.m
Artist Information:
Name:
Address:
Phone: Fax: Email:
U.S. Citizen: Yes No if no provide 3m,
[ ] [ ] , p vide alien registration number
Discipline: Residency Agency:
The nomination form must be accompanied by the following two statements:
• a statement of no more than one page from the nominator describing the arj
relationship with your organization and your assessment of his or her abilitt
adapt to the challenge of living and working in another culture. '
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What past expenenc, do you have working in community base arts programs
4. Do you have a preference for work m an urban or rural setting? Do you ha an „
dietary or health restrictions? �_ 4
5. What are your preferred residency dates (from May 1998 through December 1998)?
If there is a one month period when it would be impossible to undertake the residency,
please provide the dates.
In addition, artist's must submit a resume and a work sample prepared according to the A`
attached instructions.
Please submit this material to Helena Belanger, Project : y
Coordinator, to Americans for the :;
Arts,1000 Vermont Ave., NW,12th Fl., Washington, DC 20005 by JANUARY 30TH
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING WORK SAMPLES:
The work sample is the most important factor in panel deliberations. Your application will benefit by including recently created
work (within the last three years, five years for manuscripts) that is related to the work you plan to undertake in Ireland/Northern
Ireland. Given the large amount of material and the limited amount of time available for panel review of work samples, please
prepare a well -organized presentation of the work that you would most like the panel to see and/or hear.
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Please submit only the material requested for your discipline. Do not submit critical reviews, promotional materials, or
original artwork.
VIDEO TAPES ---Artistic Directors of Dance or Theater Companies, Choreographers, Solo Theater Artists, Media Artists
Submit a cued 1/2 inch VHS videotape (one copy) that is of a technical quality to be easily seen and heard by the panel. ",i a }
tape that you feel represents your work fairly and cue it to a section (3-5 minutes) that you would poly like the panel to no.
Do not send a series of short excerpts or promotional tapes. A solid stretch of a single piece of work will help melista male
more informed recommendations. On a separate sheet, describe scenes immediately prior to and followmg the sebection."
do not cue your tape, it will be screened from the beginning. v4
SLIDES ---Designers and Visual Artists
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Submit nine slides (which will be shown in groups of three) in a 9 x 11 inch clear plastic suet, with each slide wi got>dr
name and numbered left to right in the order you wish them projected. Slides must be 35 mm, suitable for carousel projection,
with top and front of each slide indicated. (Please mark the front of each slide with an arrow in the left comerindicating atmg the fop.)
Make a list with your name projection order for slides, title, medium, dimensions, and year completed.
AUDIO TAPES OR COMPACT DISCS/SCORES--Comnposers', '
Submit two pieces on audio cassette or compact disc, cared to the 3-5 minute section that you would like the panetto n
Dolby (NR) is used, it should be indicated on each cassette or CD.
MANUSCRIPTS ---Playwrights and Creative Writers of Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Non -Fiction ' G
Manuscript material must be in English and must be typescript, legible, clearly photocopied, and properly collated. "Ail paper '
should be 8 1/2 x 11. Your name and the page number should appear in the upper right hand corner of each page. Do not submit
manuscripts in folders or binders. Do not crowd pages. Any pages submitted over the page limit will be removed. _
from books or magazines will not be accepted. 3 `�
Playwrights: Submit manuscript (two copies) of excerpts fromn up to two plays/works (these may be works in progress) Each "
excerpt must be no more than ten pages in length. For each play/work provide a description (one page maximuni�'" the
content of the excerpt, i.e. stage setting, theme, period, etc
Creative Writers: Submit manuscript (two copies) containing vrously blished work, unpublished work,
Your manuscript should include one of the foliot
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• Eight typescript,rsingle column pages of poetry, with no more than one Poem e, or one long
poem (or section of a long poem) not to exceed 15 pages in length.
• Short fiction, short stories, or creative non-fiction in 20 to 25 typescript double spaced pages
• A novel excerpt of 20 to 25 pages in typescript double-spaced
In addition to the above materials, creative writing applicants must deinonsnte proof of eligibility by meeting specific publishing
requirements. In the last 10 years they must have published at least one of the following:
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• Twenty poems in five or more literary journals. }
• Five short stories or essays (of creative non-fiction) in two or more literary journals or publications
• A book of poems of more than 48 pages, a novel, a novella, or a book of creative non-fiction a rt
To establish eligibility, submit proof of publication or authorship of these works. This may include a copy of a title or copynght
page; the front cover of a book, magazine, novel or book of poems; a table of contents page; or the first page of a story or poem.
How do you measure the- impact of your arts
organization in your community?
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e Performance Measurement Toolkit
e Measuring Your Arts Economy:
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expert advice and cautions, special interest sections: benchmarking, outcomes measurement, quality of
life, strategic planning and measurement trends of the future. It will help arts organizations to see "
evidence of strategic management, improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, understand how the arts
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gramming, service delivery or resource development and documents results for private and public
funders.
Measuring YourArts Economy: Twelve Questions and Answers About Economic Impact Studies
A practical guide that answers common questions about economic impact studies.The publication
helps arts organizations plan their studies strategically, explains basic research concepts, and advises
how to choose good consultants or working partners. Measuring Your Arts Economy also provides
effective communications strategies that arts organizations have used to promote their findings and
spread good news about the arts.The document includes diverse perspectives on "best practices" from
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TO OUR MEMBERS:
Hard to believe we're nearing the end of the year ... at Americans for the Arts, we're busy looking ahead to
1998, and are proud of what, together with you, our members, we've accomplished this year. We're looking
forward to the holiday season, and hope you are too! This month ...
Arts Link
This month's issue is filled with important information on: the NEA's American Canvas, 1997 Report on United
Arts Funds, arts education research, our 1998 Spring Gala and Lifetime Achievement Awardee, 2nd other
news from the field, including Jane Alexander's departpre from the NEA. Please be sure to visit our newly
designed web site, ArtsUSA, accessible via <www.artsusa.org>.
Upcoming Issue of Monographs
Our next issue, Involvement in the Arts and Success in Secondary School, will be mailed to you under separate
cover. Americans for the Arts is pleased to present this new benchmark research demonstrating the positive
impact of the arts on education. Examining longitudinal data of 25,000 students, Dr. James S. Catterall's study
reveals how involvement in the arts is linked to higher academic performance, increased standardizedtest
scores, more community service and lower drop -out rates. Coming soon!
Legislative Update
It's official: November 14, President Clinton signed the FY 98 Interior Bill into law on Friday, ac ding "The
National Endowment for the Arts will continue to provide active and visible support to important American
arts communities and is funded at $98 million, $1.5 million below the FY 1997 level. The Act also provides
$1 1 1 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities. I remain concerned, however, about the low
level of funding for these agencies that provide important cultural, education, and artistic programs for
communities across America." PLUS, save these dates: the 11 th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts
and Public Policy will take place Monday, March 9, 1998 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.,
followed by Arts Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March IOth, a grassroots effort taking place in y
Washington and communities across the country.'
Artist Nomination porm for the 1998 Community Residency Exchange Program
Artist nominations for residency programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland are due to Ame cans for a its
by January 30, 1998. See the enclosed application information for more on these exciting residency programs,
including disciplines and review criteria.
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Just fill out the enclosed order form for Artists in the Community: Training Artists to Work in Alternative Settings, an
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President Clinton Proclaims National Arts and Hum
America celebrates October as National Arts and 1-
to recognize the unique role that the arts play in If
lies, our communities, and our country.
For more than zoo years, the arts and humanities have distin-
guished us as individuals and united us as a nation. The arts empow-
er us to express ourselves and to understand and appreciate the
expressions of others. Through the study of literature, history, and
philosophy, we learn to build on the riches of our past to create a firm
foundation for a better future. Together, the arts and humanities
teach us to celebrate the cultural diversity unique to America, while
transcending differences in race, ethnicity, age, or creed.
Each day our world evolves farther from our notion of the familiar,
and we must adapt to its changing nature. In this challenging time,
we look to our artists and scholars to inform our decisions and our
actions. Musicians, actors, philosophers, playwrights, painters, writ-
_ ers. sculptors, dancers, and historians share with us their talent and
training, inspffl our finest achievements and giving voice to our
deepest
Because we discoverour greatest possibilities through the explo-
ration of the human spirit we must encourage our young people to
build on this cultural legacy and -seek their highest potential in the
arts and humanities. Children inspired by their own creative achieve-
ments excel in other areas of learning, developing the skills and the
confidence to create better lives and brighter futures.
As we observe National Arts and Humanities Month this year, let
us reflect on the role of these vital pursuits in our individual lives and
in the life of our democracy. Today, on the threshold of a new millenni-
um, they are more essential than ever to the endurance of our values
of tolerance, pluralism, and freedom; to our understanding of where
we are uldwherewe need to go- let us mnuii lber that the arts and
hu ' &e:sFitp4l;lipt'pin u."i pAhat every American
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America's nadonat committnmt totheads and humanities so that we
may preserve for the generations to come the great artistic and had-
lectual life of our
Octobers National Arts and Humanities Month celebration
marked the timely and victorious conclusion of one the most
highly politicized battles in Gongress this year. that over the
future of the National Endowment for die Arts (NEA).
October 24. the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a
vote of 233 to 171 and. without much grandstanding, the final
House -Senate Conference Report for the FY98 Interior Appro-
priations bill, which includes $98 million for the NEA—this
from the same body that had zeroed out all funding for the
agency just three months prior by a one -vote margin on a par-
liamentary rule vote. October 28, the Senate also passed the
conference report by a vote of 84-14.
Stemming from a "midnight deal" made over two years ago
between the then -newly elected House leadership and House
freshman members of the Conservative Action Team to
terminate the NEA by September 30. 1997, opponents of the
arts agency waged a large-scale and ill-informed campaign to
insure the deal would be carried out. The cultural community
responded quickly and strategically to the assault. Arts advo-
cates united to set the record straight about the public purpose
of the arts with vivid community outreach stories and factual
statistics and research. Additionally. the eloquent and crucial
leadership of President Clinton and Congressional members
such as Senators Slade Gorton (R-WA), Ted Stevens (R-AK).
Jim Jeffords (RAT) and Ted Kennedy (D-MA). and
Representatives Sidney Yates m-IL), Louise Slaughter (D-NY).
Rick Lazio (R-NY). Steve Horn (R-NY). Dick Gephardt
D-MO) and many others contributed significantly to the
-against-all-odds" outcome achieved this year.
The Senate has announced plans to further assess the state
of the arts; determine the unique federal role of the arts in
conjunction with state and local government support and the
private sector: and investigate alternative funding mechanisms
to sustain federal funding for the arts in America.
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NEW RESOURCE!
The Visual Arts
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foundation leaders to address the follow-
ing: What knowledge can research create
that will help schools and policy makers
provide an appropriate arts education to
American students?
Priorities for Arts Education Research is
the result of the task forte's work. This
report defines areas of research still needed
in order to advance the understanding of the
power of the arts in education. Among the
recommended studies: the effect of arts
education on early childhood learning and
development, student achievement, prepar-
ing students for successful work and careers
and academic performance of at -risk stu-
dents. Priorities for Arts Education Research
underscores the importance of studies that
identify both the best instructional practices
TRW Inc.. a global manufacturing and ser-
vice company headquartered in Cleveland.
Ohio. received a 1997 Business in the Arts
Award for major support of arts and early
childhood learning. The award is cospon-
sored by the Business Committee for the
Arts. Inc. tBCA) and FORBES magazine.
Entertainer Ben Uereen and playwright
Xkendy Wasserstein presented the Award to
-FRW Inc. at BGA's 30th Anniversary Gala
honoring its founder David Rockefeller on
October 14. 1997.
TRW Inc. has partnered with the Wolf Trap
Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
to develop stART smART, a program for chil-
dren ages three to five to teach basic acade-
mic and life skills through participation in
performing arts activities.
In 7o TRW communities in the United
States and three in the United Kingdom, stART
smART pairs artists with early childhood edu-
cators and conducts workshops to train teach-
ers to incorporate drama, music and move-
ment into the preschool daily curriculum.
"The arts play a pivotal role in our sock
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in the arts and the most effective methods
of professional development for teachers in
order to insure the highest caliber of arts
instruction.
The report discusses studies needed to
provide policy makers with information on
the condition of arts education in American
schools, public attitudes toward arts educa-
tion and the effect of general _education policy
on arts education.
To the research community, this report is
a call to accelerate the study of arts educa-
tion. To policy makers, the report is a call to
base decisions on this new knowledge. To
organizations that fund research, it is a call
to make these areas of study a top priority
so that our children can feel the benefits
sooner instead of later. Priorities for Arts
Education Research points out that public
and private funding committed to arts edu-
Arts and early childhood programs are supported by
TRW Inc. in more than 7o communities. Pictured here,
an artist in residence at the Fairfax Villa Elementary
School in Fairfax. Va.
ety. They nurture the mind and expand our
understanding of the world," said Joseph T.
Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of TRW Inc. "The arts, as a sensory
experience, are vital to the development of a
child. We are fortunate to have the opportu-
nity to expand our long-time support of the
arts to early childhood education."
Other 1997 BCA Award recipients are: The
Boeing Company, Seattle, Wash.; BOORA
Architects. Inc., Portland, Oreg.; Eli Broad,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
SunAmerica Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.; Ford
Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich.; Frank
Russell Company, Tacoma, Wash.; The Great
Frame Up Systems, Inc., Franklin Park, It.;
and The Heathman Hotel, Portland, Oreg.
cation research is still modest relative to the
needs of the field. A much larger financial
investment is needed.
The research task force that developed
this document is co-chaired by Milton
Goldberg, the Executive Vice President of
the National Alliance of Business and Past
Director of the National Commission on
Excellence, and Gordon Cawelti, a research
consultant for the Educational Research
Service focusing on the effects of high
school restructuring on student achieve-
ment. Cawelti was Executive Director of the
Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development from 1973 to 1992.
To receive a copy of Priorities for Arts
Education Research, fax or mail a request to
Americans for the Arts, t000 Vermont Avenue,
NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005; fax
202-371.0424• This report is also available on the
Goals z000 Arts Education Partnership web site
(htip://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/aeplaep.him 1).
A recent study conducted by lames S. Catterall, professor and
Assistant Dean at the University of California -Los Angeles Graduate
School of Education and Information Studies, brings strong evidence
that student participation in the arts in either the classroom (drama
productions, arts classes, school band) or outside of school (music or
dance lessons) are an important link to academic success.
This benchmark national study followed 25,000 students from a broad
range of i,000 schools across the United States from 1988, when they
were in eighth grade, with follow-up beginning in 1992 and ongoing.
When comparing students with a high level of involvement in the
arts to students with a low level involvement, the following was
observed about the highly -involved students:
* Receive more A's and B's in English class
• Score better on standardized tests
* Are nearly four times less likely to drop out of school by the tenth grade
* Are more interested in school
• Are more likely to involve themselves in community service
Researchers also discovered that students from poorer and less
educated families are much more likely to record a low level of partici-
pation in the arts during the middle and high school years; affluent
youngsters are much more likely to show higher engagement in the
arts. However, the strong correlation between improved grades, test
scores and community service clearly reaches across the socio-eco-
nomic differences. That is, youth who participate in the arts, regard-
less of their family's income or education, do better in school.
A full report about this research study, Involvement in the Arts and
Success in Secondary School, will be printed by Americans for the
Arts in an upcoming issue of Monographs.
WELCOME TO OUR WEEI SITE!
Americans for the Arts invites you to visit
our newly designed web site, ArtsUSA®. The
new site can be found at the old address,
<::..www.artsusa.org. :i And while we have a
new look, it is the first of many changes we
will make over the coming year. We encour-
age you to explore our eight main areas:
* About Americans for the Arts, complete
with an overview of who we are and the
benefits of membership
* Upcoming Events, such as our annual
convention, spring gala, and more
* Publications, the most comprehensive
listing of resources on community develop-
ment and the arts, serving artists, arts man-
agement, arts education, and more
* Arts Advocacy, providing you with up-
to-date information on public and private
initiatives designed to increase resources
for the arts
* Research and Information, with statistics
and the latest from our Institute for
Community Development and the .Arts
* National Arts Policy Clearinghouse,
including recent publications and policy
papers from across the U.S.
* Arts in Education, with information related
to early childhood education and partner-
ships at work to make arts education an
integral part of every child's life
* Press Releases, providing you with
information on our most recent initiatives
and events
In 1998, look for dramatic expansion, includ-
ing more information on Arts Advocacy Day
1998 and the Americans for the Arts annual
convention. This site was designed with the
help of Joe Matuzak of Art5Wire. If you are
interested in developing a web site, be sure
to check out Art5Wire's site
--www.artswire.org--Y, featuring their Spider
School, a wonderful resource to consult
before and during the development process.
Americans for the Arts understands the
need for an on-line cultural community and
is committed to exhibiting this understand-
ing through our own site. We welcome your
questions and feedback, which can be com-
municated either by phone or by sending an
E-mail to Kelley White, Information Systems
Coordinator, at kwhite@artsusa.org. Look for
future updates about ArtsUSA in upcoming
editions of Arts link!
United Arts Funds (UAFs) continue to be
an effective means of supporting the arcs in
comtnunities across the country, according
to a new report about the 1996 fund raising
campaigns of UAFs published by Americans
for the Arts.
United Arts Funarautng 1997 reports that
59 UAFs raised an aggregate $83.5 million
dlrough their campaigns in 1996. Corporations
continue to be the largest source of campaign
revenue for UAFs, donating a total of S42.5
million in 1996 (50.9 percent). Individuals
donated $24.4 million to support their local
campaigns. $12.9 million of which was donat-
ed through workplace giving programs.
What is a United Arts Fund?
Americans for the Arts defines a UAF as a
combined or federated appeal for arts fund-
ing conducted annually to raise unrestricted
money on behalf of three or more arts, culture
or science organizations. The UAF movement
began in 1949 when civic leaders in Cincinnati
and Louisville determined that community -
wide campaigns, loosely based on the United
Way model, could raise substantially more
money to provide ongoing operating support
to their major arts institutions. Over the past
48 years, more than go U.S. communities,
both large and small, have established UAFs.
Unlike United Way, however, no two UAFs are
exactly alike. They are custom-made to meet
the unique needs and resources of the com-
munity which they serve.
UAFs work to broaden the base of sup-
port for the arts, promote excellence in the
arts and arts management, and ensure that
arts organizations are financially stable.
While UAFs are different, they do share some
common characteristics:
* Most UAFs are also the local arts agency
for their community.
* UAFs are often initiated by local business
leaders seeking to minimize the number of
individual funding requests and ensure that
arts organizations meet standards of quality
and financial stability.
* UAFs primarily raise unrestricted operating
support for the organizations that they fund,
though many also raise funds for special
projects or to address specific issues within
the community (e.g., marketing, stabiliza-
tion, arts education).
* UAFs have a broad -based board of directors
composed of community leaders who are able
to engage in one-on-one fund raising.
Awrap Campalo Revenue of 38 UAft 199t f#
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$1,700,000
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Report Findings
The 59 responding UAFs reported a total of
$83.5 million in 1996 campaign revenues.
Thirty-eight of the respondents have provid-
ed data about their UAF campaign annually
since 199o. Their consistent responses (plus
the fact that they represent $76.8 million of
the $83.5 million reported in this year's
analysis (92 percent) makes this group a
reliable indicator of the year-to-year changes
in UAF campaigns:
* Campaign revenue increased from
$74.2 million in 1995 to $76.8 million in
1996 (3-47 percent).
* Average budgets grew from $1.95 million in
1995 to $2.0 million in 1996 (3.47 percent).
* 1996 marks the third consecutive year of
campaign increases.
Sources of Campaign Revenue
Corporations continue to be the largest
source of revenue for Ll (totaled $42.5
million in 1996). accounting for half of total
campaign revenues (5o.9 percent).
Individuals are the next largest contributors
(29.2 percent) to UAF campaigns. Individual
contributions are composed of workplace
giving (15.5 percent of total campaign rev-
enue) and individual donations (13.7 percent
of total campaign revenue).
1996 Sources of Campaign Revenue
Corporations 49.7% Workplace Giving 15.5%
Individuals 13.7%
��?� Government 8.4%
Private Foundations 8.2%
Corporate Matching Special Events 2.0%
Gifts t.2%
Other t.4%
Selected Findings
* UAF5 received an average of $720,408
from corporations in 1996, up from $704,232
in 1995 (2.3 percent increase).
• The 59 UAFs reported a total of 10,628 cor-
porate donations, an average of 295 per UAF
(up significantly from 254 per UAF in 1995)
* There were a total of 156,676 workplace
gifts; the average size of the gift was $83.72.
* Sixty percent of the UAFS met or exceeded
their campaign goal.
* The average amount raised per capita
was $2.49. This is an increase from the 1995
average of $2A6.
* More than 70 percent of 1996 expendi-
tures by UAFs were for grantmaking to local
arts organizations or cultural programming.
Three-quarters of grant allocations go to
arts organizations to be used for unrestricted,
general operating support.
Copies of this report are available from
Americans for the Arts, 1.800-321.4510.
GOVERNING BOARD
CHAIR
Mrs. Howard
Fred Lazarus IV
Stephen Cowan
The Maryland Institute,
Boothboy Harbor, Maine
College of Art
Ken Fergeson
1ST VICE CHAIR
National Bank of
Commerce, Altus (Okla.)
Harriet Sanford
Fulton County Arts
Gretchen Freeman
Council, Atlanta
Freeman/Whimbarst
Group, Phoenix
2Np VICE CHAIN
William Lehr, Jr.
Stephanie French
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Philip Morris
Management Co.
3RD VICE CHAIR
Michael P. Garcia
Patricia Holihan
Amherst H. Wilder
Steinhardt
Foundation
Binfield, England
4TH VICE CHAIR
Susan S. Goode
Norfolk, Virginia
Peter F Donnelly
Corporate Council for
Michael Greene
the Arts, Seattle
National Academy of
Recording Arts &
SECRETARY
Sciences. Inc
Sandra Gibson
Public Corporation for
Mrs. Jo R. Hall
the Arts, Long Beach
Ashland, Kentucky
John Haworth
TREASURER
National Museum
Steven D. Spiess
of the American Indian.
Cravath, Swain S Moore
Smithsonian Institute
AT LARGE
Betty to Hays
Madeleine Berman
Southwest Arkansas
Franklin, Michigan
Arts Council
Mrs. lack S. Blanton, Sr.
Eleanor Holtzman
Houston, Texas
Notional Executive
Service Corps
Bill Buick
Regional Arts and Culture
Howard S. Kelberg
Council, Portland (Ore.)
Winthrop. Stinson,
Putnam & Roberts
Donald R. Greene
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Mrs. Donald M. Kendall
Greenwich, Connecticut
Mrs. Michael A. Miles
New York, New York
Michael Marsicano, Pro.
The Arts & Science Council
Mrs. LeRoy Rubin
of Charlotte/Mecklenburg
New York, New York
Robert Moore
FULL BOARD
American Indian
Jerry Allen
College Fund
City of5an lose Office
Paul M. Ostergard
of Cultural Affairs
Citicorp Foundation
Ramona Baker
Susan M. Pearce
Arts Council of
Lockheed Martin
Indianapolis, Inc.
Corporation
John Paul Batiste
Dr. lames M. Rosser
Texas Commission
California State
on the Arts
University, Los Angeles
Caroline Bock
Janet Sarbaugh
BRAVO: the Film
Heinz Endowments
and Arts Network
Molly Sasse
Raymond A. Boyce
Allied Arts of Greater
)oseph E. Seagram
Chattanooga
& Sons, Inc.
Sherry Shannon
Willard L. Boyd
The Corporate Citizen's
Field Museum of
Group
Natural History
John Braden—
loan Small
New York University
City of Chicago
Department of
Janet Brown
Cultural Affairs
South Dakotans
for the Arts
John Straus
New York. New York
Kathryn Murphy Burke
Mrs. Gerald H. Westby
Wisconsin Arts Board
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Robert Bush
Bush & Associates
Hickory, North Carolina
T � o
Celebrated ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell, right, with
Americans for the Arts Board Member Pam Mlles. A
former member of George Balanchirm s New York City
Ballet, Farrell is one of the most recognizable and
highly esteemed artists of her generation.
Americans for the Arts would like to thank its
third quarter contributors:
Jerry Allen
Ruth Lilly
Bobbie Bailey
Lockheed Martin
Foundation
C.H. Randolph &
BellSouth
Evelyn H. Lyon
Willard Boyd
Michael Marsicano
John 1. Burke Jr. Family
Metropolitan Life
Foundation
Michael & Pamela
Harold & Bette Ann
Miles GIN Fund
Burson
National Academy of
Robert E. Bush, Jr.
Recording Arts B
Chevron Corporation
Sciences
The Coca-Cola
Philip Morris
Company
Companies, Inc.
The Donnelley
Barbara de Ponago
Foundation
Barbara Rubin
Peter Donnelly
Sara Lee Foundation
The freedom Forum
Scurlock Foundation
Fulton County Arts
Joseph E. Seagram &
Council
Sons, Inc.
Jacqueline M. Garrett
Kathryn L. Skinner
Susan Goode
Steven Spiess
John Haworth
John W. Straus
Wilhelmina Cole
Sulzberger Foundation
Holladay
Time Warner, Inc.
Maria C. Janis
U.S. Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Kathleen P. Westby
M. Kendall
Mrs. Thomas L.
William Lehr, Jr.
Williams, 1,
October 22, friends of Americans for the Arts
met in New York for a breakfast and private
viewing at Christie's Magnificent Jewels, the
world's oldest fine art auctioneers, to
announce the 1998 Gala Co -Chairs and
Lifetime Achievement Award winner and cel-
ebrate National Arts and Humanities Month.
This was the first opportunity to view the
pieces assembled for fall action. Simon
Teakle, Senior Vice President and the head
of Christie's Jewelry Department in North and
South America, gave an overview of the col-
lection and invited guests to try on the jewels.
Guests, which included board members of
Americans for the Arts, patrons and business
leaders, were welcomed by Americans for the
Arts Board Member Pam Miles, dedicated Co -
Chair of last year's Inaugural Gala.
President and CEO Bob Lynch remarked
that as we celebrate the creativity and
commitment of cultural institutions during
National Arts and Humanities Month, we
must also recognize the part each of us
plays in sustaining and strengthening sup-
port for the arts in America. "it is in this spir-
it that we honor the outstanding tradition of
support from arts patrons, who collectively
provide 40 percent of total nonprofit arts
funding," he said. Americans for the Arts is
i/ As Americans for
y the Arts makes
plans for the 1998
spring gala, we
World renowned violinist are pleased to
Isaac Stem
announcethe
recipient of the Colleen Dewhurst
Lifetime Achievement Award, Isaac
Stern, recognized worldwide as one of
the foremost violinists of this century.
Throughout more than 50 years as a
professional musician, he has appeared
on the world's most prestigious concert
stages, guided the careers of countless
young musicians and devoted himself to
the advancement of the arts nationally
and internationally.
Stern, an originating member of the
National Endowment for the Arts'
National Council, was honored with the
National Medal of Arts from President
working to increase both private and public
resources for the arts in order to give more
people more access to the exciting cultural
activities across the nation.
Americans for the Arts has spearheaded
national efforts to educate private sector
and public sector policy makers on the deli-
cate and effective balance of arts funding,
which includes support from foundations,
corporations, arts patrons and the public
sector. At its annual spring gala, Americans
for the Arts honors outstanding leadership in
the arts from each of these sectors. This
year's event will be held Monday, May 31,
1998 at the Hotel Pierre in New York City.
Violinist Isaac Stern will receive the Colleen
Dewhurst Lifetime Achievement Award (see
article below).
Co -Chairs of the 1998 Gala are: The
Honorable John Brademas, Chairman of the
President's Committee on the Arts and the
Humanities; 1. Carter Brown, Director
Emeritus of the National Gallery and
Chairman of OVATION — The Arts Network;
Samuel Butler, Presiding Partner, Cravath,
Swaine & Moore and Dinner Chair of the
1997 Gala; Mrs. David Goode; and Mrs.
Donald Kendall.
Bush in igg1, and later received the
Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992.
As President of Carnegie Hall for more
than 35 years, he spearheaded the dri-
ves to save the Hall from demolition in
ig6o and to restore it in 1986. In keep-
ing with his long-standing commitment
to work with young musicians, Stern
has held chamber music workshops and
coached a diverse group of international
ensembles in both public and private
master classes. One of the most record-
ed musical artists of our time, he has
more than too recordings of over zoo
works by 63 composers to his credit.
His performing schedule exceptional
and wide-ranging, Stern will be recog-
nized for these and other outstanding
contributions to the arts when
Americans for the Arts honors him at
the spring gala on May 11, 1998.
uc�rtopic
NEA'S AMERICAN CANVAS REPORT
TRIGGERS PUBLIC DIALOGUE
Representing a compilation of discussions, public dialogues and obser-
vations made about the current state and future of the arts in America,
the National Endowment for the Arts' new American Canvas report has
got America talking about if and how the arts impact our lives. The
series of six regional forums on which the report is based took place
in: Columbus, Ohio; Los Angeles, Calif.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Rock
Hill/Charlotte, N.C.; San Antonio, Texas; and Miami, Fla., as well as
one national forum in Washington, D.C.
While the press has sensationalized portions of the report to depict
arts institutions as elitist and marginalized from their own communities,
the main thrust of the report challenges all segments of the American
public to take responsibility for preserving our cultural legacy. American
Canvas examines the economic and social conditions surrounding the
nonprofit arts, compartmentalization of the arts in community life, the
place of the arts in education and the opportunities and risks presented
by new technologies.
It should be noted that the local arts agency field is singled out as
one of the only cultural sectors ahead of the curve in integrating the arts
into broader community development issues as a means of better con-
necting the arts to people's daily lives. It was noted as a result that it is
not coincidental that the local arts agency field has had the sharpest
economic growth. Additionally, Americans for the Arts' Institute for
Community Development and the Arts was identified as an invaluable
resource and clearinghouse for studies and publications examining the
integration of the arts into civic and community life.
In conclusion. American Canvas offers an array of practical solutions
at work across the country to address many of the concerns identified
— from the Arts Consortium of Delaware to a citizens' movement based
on the tactics of the natural conservation movement. The final chapter
of the book presents a "Challenge to Act," a series of to Calls to Action
that have been endorsed by the national steering committee of the
American Canvas initiative, of which Americans for the Arts President
and CEO Bob Lynch was a member. These recommendations encourage
the arts community, the civic sector, mass media, the entertainment
industry, private funders, the corporate sector, parents, individuals and
communities to engage in helping to support the arts in America.
Copies of American Canvas can be obtained free of charge through the
NEA of 202.582.5400. The text of the report and additional information
about the American Canvas initiative can also be found on-line at the
NEWS web site: www.arts.endowgov.
AMERICAN CANVAS'S 10 CALLS TO ACTION
Calling on Artists; Arts Organizations;
Entertainment Industry, Business, Civic,
Community and Religious Leaders; Funders;
Mass Media; Educators; Parents; and Arts
Audiences to:
t. Recognize America's place among the
great cultures of the world through artis-
tic and cultural celebration at the turn of
the century.
z. Broaden citizen exposure to the arts in
order to strengthen, revitalize and pro-
mote communities.
j. Recognize the unique role of the arts to
engage students and to develop skills
necessary to compete in the information
age through integration of the arts into
the educational system.
4. Design community development plans
that recognize the competitive and cul-
tural advantages that the arts bring to
the economic, social and imaginative life
of communities and their citizens.
5. Integrate the arts and cultural opportuni-
ties into a broad range of government
services and decision -making forums.
5. Support and develop broad -reaching pol-
icy and services that ensure greater
access to the arts and cultural heritage
for all Americans.
7. Recognize the unique opportunities that
the arts provide America's communities.
and take responsibility for making the
arts part of developing solutions in
response to community needs.
8. Expand the description of the arts to be
more inclusive of the broad array of cul-
tural activities that the American public
experiences and appreciates.
9. Mobilize individuals who appreciate the
arts at the local, state, regional and
national levels to express the value of
the arts to society and to ensure an arts
legacy for future generations.
to. Support the vital part of government in
ensuring that the arts play an increasing
role in the lives and education of our citi-
zens and the strengthening of America's
communities.
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about strategic and programmatic
plans for the organization as it plans
and prepares for the future. This
marked the end of a year -long strate-
gic planning process; the results of
this plan will be announced after the
new year.
The National Policy Board.
chaired by Westinghouse/CBS
Chairman and CEO Michael H.
Jordan, held its second meeting
October 16. Several presentations
were made on key policy papers and
programs of national import.
Alberta Arthurs, former Arts and Humanities Director of The Rockefeller
Foundation, spoke on the findings of the 92nd American Assembly,
published in a report entitled The Arts and the Public Purpose. The
report — based on the work of 78 artists, arts administrators, critics,
business leaders, foundation officers, academics, politicians and others
from across the U.S. — outlines the role of the arts sector in American
public life and makes a series of recommendations intended to help
both artists and artistic enterprises both meet public purposes and
Flourish. These include the expansion of partnerships among the com-
mercial and nonprofit arts sectors, a focus on ways to ensure financial
stability of arts organizations, increased data collection, and research
and analysis on the arts.
Ellen McCullough -Lovell, Director of the White House Millennium Project,
discussed the progress of the program, a multi -year initiative to mark the
end of the zoth century by celebrating the accomplishments of every sec-
tor of society in conveying our rich heritage to future generations. This
effort, led by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, involves recognizing the
creativity and inventiveness ofAmericans over time and will engage com-
munities and citizens from coast to coast. Among the federal agency mil-
lennium projects: a White House Lecture Series, a world's fair, preserva-
tion efforts for the Star Spangled Banner and precious American docu-
ments such as the Declaration of Independence, putting the Library of
Congress on-line, and more.
The YouthARTS Development Project, a national research initiative to
demonstrate the effectiveness of arts programs for youth at risk and to
provide tools for other communities to develop such programs, was
explained by Bill Bulick, Executive Director of the Regional Arts and
Culture Council of Portland, Ore., one of the three cities involved in the
study. Portland, along with San Antonio, Texas, and Atlanta, Ga., are cur
rently running youth education programs in partnership with schools,
social service agencies and community groups and will create a multi-
media toolkit for broad national dissemination to arts and social service
program providers. In addition to the local arts agencies, the YouthARTS
project partners are Americans for the Arts, the National Endowment for
the Arts and the U.S. Department of justice.
Peter Donnelly, President of the Corporate Council for the Arts in
Seattle, Wash., gave a report on united arts funds, a community's
combined or federated appeal for arts funding from the private sector,
conducted annually to raise unrestricted money on behalf of at least
three or more local arts, culture or science organizations. Last year,
59 UAFs reported a combined total of $84 million raised, which
includes an increase in campaign revenue for 78 percent of the OAFS
studied. Corporations are the largest source of this revenue, account-
ing for half of total money raised. Individuals are the second largest
contributors, with just under 30 percent of the total giving. UAFs,
which often act as the local arts agency for the community, are usual-
ly created by local business leaders as a way to minimize the number
of individual funding requests and ensure that arts organizations
meet standards of quality and financial stability. See Research and
Information Services for more details!
Following the National Policy Board meeting, Americans for the Arts
hosted a reception in conjunction with the National Cultural Alliance
in honor of National Arts and Humanities Month. At the Governing
Board meeting the following day, board members reviewed the past
year of operations and spent time talking about future directions for
Americans for the Arts and fine tuning the strategic planning docu-
ment that is scheduled for release in early 1998.
NEW AND RENEWED MEMBERS!
Americans for the Arts Is Arts Council of Santa Clan COMPAS, St. Paul, MN
pleased to welcome new
County, San Pose, CA
Culture Works, Dayton, ON
and returning members:
Assembly of Community
Edyth Bush Charitable
Alfa CoundilsofOhIshorla.
Folxlddlon WkiterPalk, FL
ORGANIZATIONS:
OMahcros City, OK
Greater Hartford Arts
Abington Art Center,
Australia Council Library,
Council, Hartford, CT
fenkhHowu, PA
Australia
High Point Arts Council,
Arts Council for Davidson
C. Kopp Institute,
Inc., High Point, NC
County, Lexington, Me
r, NH
Hanover,
lexingbn Arts H Cultural
Arts Council of Northwest
Clac imad Arts Association,
Coomil, Lexington, KY
narlda, Pensacola, FL
Cincinnati, ON
Gallery 37, the City of Chicago's model jobs program that provides
on-the-job training in the arts, was selected as a "Top Ten" Innovation in
Government for 1997 by the Ford Foundation and Harvard University's
John F. Kennedy School of Government in partnership with the Council for
Excellence in Government. Winners receive a $ioo,000 grant from the
Ford foundation.
Gallery 37 has been featured in many Americans for the Arts
publications — including Coming Up Taller, which was done in
conjunction with the President's Committee on the Arts and the
Humanities, Resource Development Handbook, and Building
America's Communities 11, a compendium of programs of the
Institute for Community Development and the Arts, as well as
Monographs and Arts Link — as an example of how the arts can most
effectively be used to affect social, economic and community change.
Since its inception in i99i. Gallery 37 has created nearly 7,000 jobs for
young people and has expanded its program into 27 Chicago neighbor-
hoods and 3o high schools. It has been replicated in it, cities through-
out the U.S., England and Australia.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley spoke at the opening luncheon at
the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 1995 Winter Meeting, which was co-
sponsored by Americans for the Arts, to inform and educate other local
elected officials on the value of this arts training program to the commu-
nity. Upon receiving this award, said Daley, "We have always been very
proud of this program and we're gratified that so many other cities have
been inspired to follow Chicago's lead in providing arts and education
opportunities for young people."
Americans for the Arts congratulates the Department of Cultural
Affairs, Commissioner Lois Weisberg and First Deputy Commissioner
loan Small, an Americans for the Arts Board Member, on this award.
Americans for the Arts publishes many publications on arts and
community development programs. For a publications catalog, call
r. 800.321.45io ext.241.
Gallery 37 apprentice artists create a mosaic sundial as part of a summer program
conducted by the Mexican fine Arts Center Museum.
Madison CIBARTS
The Forum of Regional Arts
Woodrow Wilson School,
Commission, MadHn, Will
Councib of Minnesota,
Princeton, Nl
Phoenix Arts Commission,
Duluth, MN
Phoenix, AZ
Went ylrginb Commission
INDIVIDUALS:
Sacramento Metropolitan
on the Arts B HuWtias, m
MRou Abrosch,
Arts Commission,
Charbabn. WV
Roudivgai Gornto, NY
Sacramento, CA
Westem Michigan
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sinces
South Hadley, MA
Salt lake City Arts Council,
UnhlamRy,
Salt Lake City, UT
Kalamasoo. MI
Tina Burdett.
Stab of Louisiana Division of
Wisconsin Arts Board,
Norman, OK
theArb, BMon Rouge, LA
MadWn. WI
Lha Christensen.
San Francisco, CA
National Endow-
ment for the Arts
Chairman Jane
Alexander has
announced that
she is leaving the
NEA Chairman
Jane Alexander agency after four
years to return to private life and her own
art, theater. "If I am left with one over-
whelming impression from my time at
the NEA, it is the increasingly strong and
spirited connection that has developed
between the American people and the
arts in their own communities," she said.
In her time at the agency, Alexander
visited communities in each of the 5o
states, meeting with arts administrators
and artists, public officials, educators
and business and civic leaders to explore
ways in which the arts contribute to the
social, spiritual, intellectual and econom-
ic lives of communities and citizens in
those communities. She saw the agency
through a massive restructuring and led
the effort to preserve the endowment
during years of fierce opposition. "The
survival of the NEA is a testament to lane
Alexander's incredible leadership and
ability to make the connection between
what the agency does and how it affects
millions of people in communities across
the country," said Bob Lynch, President
and CEO of Americans for the Arts.
Until President Clinton nominates and
the Senate confirms a new Chairman,
Scott Shanklin-Peterson will be in
charge of day-to-day operations at the
NEA. The agency's Deputy Chairman for
Grants and Partnership, Shanklin-
Peterson worked closely with Alexander
on the reorganization of the agency fol-
lowing congressional budget cuts last
year. She was formerly the Executive
Director of the South Carolina Arts
Commission.
On behalf of arts administrators and
advocates — arts, business, education
and civic leaders nationwide — Americans
for the Arts thanks lane Alexander for the
unwavering commitment and strength of
spirit that made her one of the finest
leaders the arts has ever had. We wish
her every success.
Switching jobs, marking a milestone, or simply
making a change?If sa, we want to know!
Americans for the Arts encourages you to send
us your Transitions! C/o Arts Link Membership
News, Americans for the Arts, race, Vermont Ave.
NW, lzth Floor, Washington, DC 20005; or fox to
202.371.0424.
DATE!SAVE THE
Americans for the Arts
Local hosts include:
1998 Convention Chair:
Americans for the
1998 Annual Convention
+ City of Denver Mayor's
Americans for the Arts
Arts 19g8 Annual
June 6-9, 1998
office of Art. Culture
Board Member Robert
Convention
Denver, Colorado
and Film
Moore, American Indian
Denver, Colorado
Adams Mark Hotel
+ Colorado Council on
College Fund
June 6-9
Precohe
ferences
Arts
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for Arts
Preconferences
. Colorado Consortium of
i000VermontAans
loon Vermont Avenue NW,
June 586:
Junes
Community Arts Councils
tzth Floor.
June 4-6
+ Back to Basics: Arts
+ Scientific and Cultural
Washington DC 30005
Don't miss it!
Management lot
Facilities District
. Training Artists to Work
phone: 2021371-2830
in Alternative Settings
+ Western States
/ax: 202/371-0424
+United Arts Fund
Arts Federation (WESTAn
http:/Avwworfsusa.org
Leadership Forum
Robert Denniston,
Shelley L telawrdt,
Emanuel Poolw,
Timothy Sharp,
Mantle, AL
New York NY
Now York NY
Miami, FL
Douglas fekk,
LINE Meyer,
Sydney Roberts
Chdelim Smith.
Tarrytown, NY
New York NY
RockefeNer.
Natol4 MO
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Saar Morrison.
Boston, MA
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Chary Chm, MD
Cl"and, ON
Albot Rosenthal,
Kenmr. LA
Murray Kril
KatMeen Pallokas,
Chicago, IL
Kathy Yya!ss-Gordon,
Vancouver, CANADA
Vienna, VA
Vonnle Sonkrd.
Bowie, MD
loMW Kurm,
Gerd4 Penman.
Columbus, PH
Am Arbor, MI
Washington, DC
Robert Schechter,
New York, NY
NEW INTEREST AREA CHAIRS
Americans for the Arts Interest Areas and Standing Caucus Groups provide
members with opportunities to meet with those In the field with a common
interest or profession. Throughout the year, parddpadng members meet and
share information with their peers, particularly during hdwmal and formal
meetings at the annual convention, and through correspondence. Below is
a list of the L997a998 Interest Area and Standktg Caucus Group Chairs and
Chairs -Elect. laease feel free to MnUd tllem 0" to WRON* mdWlg NEW
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Angola Johnson, Chair
Cultural Arts Division
Manager
CityofOokland
505 E4th Street,
Suite 715
Oakland, CA 94612
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CULTURAL FACILITIES
Larry Gorrall, Chair
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Commission
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Council
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John Straus, right, and his wife, Anne, left, join fellow
Board Member Pam Miles for coffee and conversation
at Christie%. The event kicked off the Americans for
the Arts Spring Gala.
AMERICANSFOR THE
ARTS
PAG E 2 Tt Priorities for arts education research
PAGE 5 *American Canvas: Bleak picture or landscape of opportunity?
PAGE 6 *Congratulations Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs!
PAG E 7 14 Jane Alexander leaving the NEA
World AIDS Day
1998 Americans
and the Tenth
for the Arts Gala
Anniversary of the
May it, 1998
AIDS Memorial
New York, NY
Quilt
December 1, 1997
t998 Americans
for the Arts
Nancy Hanks
Preconferences
Lecture on Arts and
June 4-6, 1998
Public Policy
Denver, CO
March 9,1998
Washington, DC
1998 Americans
for the Arts Annual
Arts Advocacy Day
Convention
March to, 1998
June 6-9, 1998
Washington DC
Denver, CO
dedicated to advancing the arts and cul-
ture in communities across the country.
Founded by the American Council for the
Ana, representing a broad network of arts
supporters, patrons and business leaders,
and the National Assembly of Local Arts
Agencies, the country's largest alliance of
community arts organizations, Americans
for the Arts strives to make the arts more
accessible to every adult and child in
America. To this end. Americans for the
Arts works with cultural organizations,
arts and business leaders and patrons to
provide leadership, advocacy, visibility.
professional development and research
and information that will advance sup-
port for the arts and culture in our
nation's coinmunides.
Questions? or Comments? '
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table where national cultural policy is made —
let us know how we can best serve vou! 16
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�- MEMORANDUM
GF� OF .fit.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Cultural Commission
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
November 24, 1997
presentation by Commissioners to community
Cultural Plans for
boards/organizations
th Commission meeting, the
at the November 18
t to action taken ntations before boards of an are
attached
for
nity
pursuant rese ies of the Plan
Commissioners will be making p Five cop the Commission
regarding the Cultural Plan. assignment list prepared by to which
organizations reg resenting
your use. In addition,
a Comrni g wh ch C rgnmissioners will be p
Chairperson is attached showing t for
organization. re aring the scrip
that the script will be finalized shortly
Hull, in conjunction with Commied oner Welch, is p
Chairperson It is anticipated
using at your presentations.
and should be mailed to you within 1-3 days
If you have any questions, please call me at 777-70351 or Britt Wilson at 777-7041 .
Attachments: ;es)
1. Cultural Plan (5 cop
2. Assignment List
MEMORANDUM
TO: Department Directors
Mark Weiss Manager /�1�
FROM: Ma , Assistant City
DATE: December 5, 1997
RE: Information on Web Site Space for Commissions
Prompted by a request from the Cultural Commission, staff is investigating use of the
City's Web Page for dissemination of information on commission activities. Due to
limited web space, the information posted on the site will be restricted in
nature/content. A suggestion to utilize the Commission Handbook's description of
commissions may be a logical starting point (see attached pages from Handbook)
followed by posting of the commissions' summary minutes (i.e. Meeting in Review)
each month . A discussion with the City's Web Master indicates that there is
sufficient space to allow each commission '/2 page on the web site containing text or,
text and pictures.
Your comments on the suggestions outlined above are welcome. Thanks.
Assignments for presentation of Cultural Plan:
La Quinta Boys & Girls Club - Judy
Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association - Kathryn & Patrick
Friends of the Library - Honey
La Quinta Art -in -Public -Places Commission - Kathryn & John
La Quinta Arts Association - Susan & John
La Quinta Arts Foundation & Arts League - Honey & Judy
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce - Kathryn & Roxanne
La Quinta Historical Society - Judy
La Quinta Human Services Commission - Kathryn & Patrick
La Quinta Parks & Recreation Commission - Kathryn TD gE ftl
La Quinta Planning Commission - Kathryn & John
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La Quinta On Stage - Honey
Rotary Club - Roxanne
Round Table West - Honey
Soroptimist International of La Quinta - Kathryn
VIVA Foundation - Judy
Date: November 11, 1997
To: Cultural Commissioners
From: Kathryn B. Hull, Chair
RE: CALAA Conference in Riverside
Nine people attended the District V Conference on Friday, November 7, 1997, on Arts Education.
Information was shared on what's going on in each of our communities:
Day Art Camp for Alternative Students/Outdoor Education
Children's Museums
Passport to Culture (Coalition)
Family First Sunday - visits to museums coordinated by art educators
Teacher arts training by Riverside Arts Foundation
Arts organizations coalitions
Docent programs in schools by local arts organizations
Field trips for elementary students to performing and visual arts events
There is a Local Arts Education Partnership program of the California Arts Council that provides
funding for local programs. It is important to form coalitions in order to receive funding.
Arts education is the key to the future of the arts.
There is a Policy on Visual and Performing Arts from the State Board of Education. This policy
is at each local School District. Request a copy and advocate for its implementation.
There is the Ramirez Scholarship Fund recently established for La Quinta students' study of the
arts. Riverside Arts Foundation is acting as the fiscal agent for the family.
Write to our Governor and state representatives asking for their support in providing adequate
funds in the 1998-99 budget for the California Arts Council, which is the agency granting funds
throughout each County for arts programs.
T4ht 4 a (P Q"
MEMORANDUM
TO: Department Directors
FROM: Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager M
DATE: December 5, 1997
RE: Information on Web Site Space for Commissions
Prompted by a request from the Cultural Commission, staff is investigating use of the
City's Web Page for dissemination of information on commission activities. Due to
limited web space, the information posted on the site will be restricted in
nature/content. A suggestion to utilize the Commission Handbook's description of
commissions may be a logical starting point (see attached pages from Handbook)
followed by posting of the commissions' summary minutes (i.e. Meeting in Review)
each month . A discussion with the City's Web Master indicates that there is
sufficient space to allow each commission %z page on the web site containing text or,
text and pictures.
Your comments on the suggestions outlined above are welcome. Thanks.
without advance
filled as any other vacancy.
Members shall serve on only one board, commission, or c t any
given time in order to avoid simultaneou
The following sections ary of the composition, scope of responsibilities
and meeting tim commission, board or committee. Detailed duties and
responsibili ' included within the enabling ordinance or action which created each
respe mission, board or committee (Please see Appendix 2).
The Art in Public Places Commission, established in 1990, is coordinated by the
Community Development Department and is comprised of seven members. The Art in
Public Places Commission's regularly scheduled meetings are held at City Hall on the
first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. The Commission's primary functions are the
preparation of an Art in Public Places Plan for consideration by the City Council; and
implementation of the Art in Public Places Plan.
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The Building & Construction Appeals Board, established in 1985, is coordinated by the
Building & Safety Department and is comprised of five members appointed by the City
Council. The Building & Safety Construction Appeals Board has no regularly scheduled
meetings; instead, they meet on an "as needed" basis to hear appeals on decisions
made by the Building & Safety Department. The Board's primary function is to
determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of installation.
The Cultural Commission, established in 1994, is coordinated by the Parks &
Recreation Department and is comprised of seven members appointed by the City
Council. The Cultural Commission's regularly scheduled meetings are the 4th
Thursday of each month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. The Cultural Commission's primary
function is to encourage the development of culture, including cultural events and
activities, promoting the literary, performing and visual arts, and retention and
advancement of cultural heritage and institutions, and to act as an advisory body to the
City Council on all matters affecting the culture of La Quinta. These matters include
performing, visual and literary arts, communication arts, arts education, funding
recommendations, and ethnic, institutional , or intellectual endeavors characteristic of
the City.
10
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission, established in 1994, is coordinated by the
Community Development Department and is comprised of five members appointed by
the City Council. The Historic Preservation Commission's regularly scheduled meetings
are the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. The Commission's primary function is
to serve as an advisory body to the City Council and Planning Commission in all
matters relating to the identification, protection, restoration and, retention of historic
sites within the City.
Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission, established in 1994, is coordinated by the Building &
Safety Department and is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council.
The Human Services Commission's regularly scheduled meetings are the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission's primary function is to act in
an advisory capacity to the City Council and encourage the development of a planned
and orderly approach to the delivery of community services within the City. The
Commission works to identify community needs for seniors, youth, and child care
services, and advises the Council on the coordinated delivery of such services.
Investment Advisory Board
The Investment Advisory Board, established in 1993, is coordinated by the Finance
Department and is comprised of seven members appointed by the. City Council. The
Investment Advisory Board's regularly scheduled meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of
each month at 5:30 p.m. The Board's e primary functions are to review accurate reporting as they relate to an financial
statements and verifications to ensure
investment activity, monitor compliance with existing investment policy and procedures,
and review and make recommendations concerning investment policy and procedures,
investment contracts and investment consultants.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission, established in 1994, is coordinated by the
Community Services Department and is comprised of seven members appointed by the
City Council. The Parks & Recreation Commission's regularly scheduled meetings are
the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Commission's
primary function is to encourage the development of a planned and orderly approach to
the delivery of leisure services and serve as an advisory body to the City Council.
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The Planning Commission, established in 1982, is coordinated by the Community
Development Department and is comprised of seven members appointed by the City
Council. The Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meetings are the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Their primary function is to carry out the powers
and duties as prescribed in the Planning and Zoning Laws of the State of California and
the City of La Quinta Zoning Ordinance as well as to serve as an advisory body to the
City Council. The Planning Commission's duties include developing and maintaining
the City's general plan, consideration of new development applications, design review
of new developments, and development of specific plans in addition to other duties.
: 1 -TM q• -
The Traffic Committee, established in 1987, is a technical committee coordinated by the
Public Works Department and is comprised of six members (i.e. representatives from
Caltrans, County Road Department, Sheriffs Department, Desert Sands Unified School
District, the City Engineer and the Community Safety Director). The Committee meets
quarterly and advises the City on traffic regulations and signage, assists in the
preparation of traffic reports and receives complaints on traffic matters.
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SAMPLE SUPPORT RESOLUTION
CALIFORNIA STATE FUNDING TO THE ARTS
WHEREAS, the Arts are critical to the quality of life and livability of California's counties,
cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the California Arts Council has, for the past twenty years, built an arts and
culture infrastructure in this state, including State Local Partners in 53 counties; and
WHEREAS, state funding serves as a catalyst to leverage additional dollars for the arts and
cultural activity -- the $13.9 million invested in this agency by the state government in 1997
leverages up to 12 times that amount from local government, private foundations,
corporations and individuals across California to support the highest quality cultural
programs in the world; and
WHEREAS, state funding for arts and cultural activities stimulates local economies and
improves the quality of civic life throughout California -- the CAC supports programs and
local arts that enhance community development, promote cultural planning, stimulare
business development, spur urban renewal, draw significant tourism dollars, provide
creative talent pools for California's entertainment and computer industries, and improve
the overall quality of life in our cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit arts industry in California generates $2.159 billion annually in
economic activity, supports over 115,000 jobs - from large urban to small rural
communities, and annually returns $77 million in state and local tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, state arts funding to cities, counties and towns has helped stimulate the
growth of over 200 local arts agencies in Califona; and
WHEREAS, state funding for the arts and cultural activities is essential to promote full
access to and participation in exhibits, performances, arts education and other cultural
events regardless of geography and family income; and
, WHEREAS, due to a stagnant economy and limitied state revenues, state funding of the
arts has been flat for a number of years; and
- WHEREAS, the CAC is unable to adequately fund even those projects, programs or
organizations which rank at the very highest level on a peer review process; and
WHEREAS, California ranks 46th out of 50 states in per capita support for the arts; and
WHEREAS, the California economy is currently enjoying unprecedented growth and
expansion, which is projected to continue well into the next century; and
WHEREAS, the tourism industry generates significant economic activity within California,
accounting for jobs and tax income at the state and local levels; and
WHEREAS, the arts are an increasingly important and significant component of the
attraction of tourists, domestic and foreign, to California, as well as to intrastate travelers;
and,
WHEREAS, the arts are of critical importance in maintaining a talent pool of creative
thinkers for the entertainment and high tech industries which are key industries which drive
the California economic engine; and
WHEREAS, exposure and access to, and participation in, the arts is of significant benefit
to California's students; and
WHEREAS, those students who are involved in arts courses score significantly higher on
_ the math and verbal SAT and other measures than those students not enrolled in M h
courses, are more likely to remain in school and to enter college; and
WHEREAS, the Artist in Residence and the Local Arts Education Programs have benefited
a limited number of schools and districts able to participate; and
WHEREAS, the arts are an invaluable tool in the development of creative problem solving,
critical analysis, "open ended" thinking and overall job preparedness for employment in
virtually every industry and occupation; and
WHEREAS, those at risk youth who are involved in arts programs are less likely to
become involved in the juvenile justice system; and those state penal institution prisoners
who are involved in arts programs have a significantly lower recidivism rate; and
WHEREAS, the arts provide comfort, meaning and positive health benefits to the state's
growing elderly population; and
WHEREAS, the existence of the arts and culture in any community is a significant
component in attracting business to locate in a community, which, in turn, significantly
affects revenue bases and ultimately housing values; and
'KHEREAS, California cannot afford to rank at the bottom of support for the arts and
culture,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION)
calls upon the Governor and the State Assembly and Senate of California to increase state
funding to the arts at a level of not less than $40 million or one dollar per capita as of July
1, 1998, whichever amount is greater, for a period of not less than five years so as to
enable the CAC to exercise a strong national leadership role to invest in the social,
economic and cultural well-being of California's citizens.
NOTE: This Sample Resolution may be changed, edited or altered to suit
the invidual focus or needs of a specific organization by adding or deleting
clauses. Please feel free to change it to suit your individual needs.
WHEREAS, the arts are an increasingly important and significant component of the
attraction of tourists, domestic and foreign, to California, as well as to intrastate travelers;
and,
WHEREAS, the arts are of critical importance in maintaining a talent pool of creative
thinkers for the entertainment and high tech industries which are key industries which drive
the California economic engine; and
WHEREAS, exposure and access to, and participation in, the arts is of significant benefit
to California's students; and
WHEREAS, those students who are involved in arts courses score significantly higher on
_ the math and verbal SAT and other measures than those students not enrolled in such
courses, are more likely to remain in school and to enter college; and
WHEREAS, the Artist in Residence and the Local Arts Education Programs have benefited
a limited number of schools and districts able to participate; and
WHEREAS, the arts are an invaluable tool in the development of creative problem solving,
critical analysis, "open ended" thinking and overall job preparedness for employment in
virtually every industry and occupation; and
WHEREAS, those at risk youth who are involved in arts programs are less likely to
become involved in the juvenile justice system; and those state penal institution prisoners
who are involved in arts programs have a significantly lower recidivism rate; and
WHEREAS, the arts provide comfort, meaning and positive health benefits to the state's
growing elderly population; and
WHEREAS, the existence of the arts and culture in any community is a significant
component in attracting business to locate in a community, which, in turn, significantly
affects revenue bases and ultimately housing values; and
WHEREAS, California cannot afford to rank at the bottom of support for the arts and
culture,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION)
calls upon the Governor and the State Assembly and Senate of California to increase state
funding to the arts at a level of not less than $40 million or one dollar per capita as of July
1, 1998, whichever amount is greater, for a period of not less than five years so as to
enable the CAC to exercise a strong national leadership role to invest in the social,
economic and cultural well-being of California's citizens.
NOTE: This Sample Resolution may be changed, edited or altered to suit
the invidual focus or needs of a specific organization by adding or deleting
clauses. Please feel free to change it to suit your individual needs.