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Arts E-News
July 2007
Paul Weagraff, Director
www.artsdel.org
 


The 2007 Arts Summit Sponsored by the Division of the Arts: October 1

From inspiration to action, the line-up of speakers, workshop leaders and artists will engage, educate and entertain you. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the latest trends in the art world and to connect with other members of the Delaware arts community. Watch your mail for the invitation later this summer.


Individual Artist Fellowship Deadline: August 15

The application for Individual Artist Fellowships is now available through our website with a link from the “Apply for a Grant” for Individual Artists section at: http://www.artsdel.org/grants/artistgrants.shtml. Once again, the process utilizes an electronic e-grant application. The deadline is August 15. Any questions can be directed to Kristin Pleasanton, Art & Artist Services Coordinator at 577-8284 or Kristin.Pleasanton@state.de.us.



Welcome Terry Plummer

Terry Plummer was recently hired as Community Arts Development Coordinator for the Division. She will be working with community-based organizations and emerging arts organizations as well as managing the Division’s technical assistance programs. Plummer came from the Division of Libraries where she chaired the Authors Committee for the First Delaware Book Festival and developed DelAWARE® — the Digital Library of the First State. She’s enthusiastic about her new role in supporting the arts.


Mezzanine Gallery

Diversity by Dagsboro artist Anne Hanna will be at the Mezzanine Gallery through July 20. With striking detail and vivid colors, Hanna’s watercolors depict a wide range of subjects from flowers and landscapes to portraits. For more information…

Strawberries Too
Strawberries Too


Attention Arts Organizations, Galleries, and Presenters

Pictures wanted for the Arts Directory section of our website. Arts organizations and venues will be listed with a photo, a sentence about their programs, and a link to their website. Please review the listing at http://www.artsdel.org/services/catalog/index.php for you organization and submit updates and pictures (no larger than 450 pixels wide by 400 pixels high) to delarts@state.de.us


New Logo and Tagline

Communicating the agency name with a bit of playfulness that reflects the creativity of the arts, the new logo and the tagline, Bringing the Arts to Life, is now available on our website for use by all grantees. For downloads, visit: www.artsdel.org/logos.shtml


Pennsylvania Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Sale

Desks, chairs, credenzas, filing cabinets, art law books, specialty paper and office supplies will all be on sale for incredibly reduced prices. Priced-to-move books about copyright, board governance, music and licensing and much more will be available on July 24, 2007 from 11 am to 4 pm at 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-545-3385. Please be prepared to take whatever you buy with you.
 

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