ArtsErie Blog

Updated eGrant link for PPA project applicants

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:00 GMT

IMPORTANT: PPA project applicants, please be sure to use the correct link for the NEW eGRANT site. The eGRANT link has been changed. Please update your bookmarks to http://ppa.egrant.net.

PA Poetry Out Loud state finals to air on PCNTV

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:35:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania Poetry Out Loud state finals will air on PCNTV http://pcntv.com/ this Friday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. It is also scheduled to air Saturday and Sunday but a time has not yet been released.

If you don’t have cable, you can view online through the above link.

Author teaches Erie students about writing and sketching

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Click this link to read about a program funded by ArtsErie for the students at Harding School.

April 30 is Arts & Culture Legislative Visits Day

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Citizens for the Arts has designated April 30, 2012 as the day to visit with our legislators to discuss budget priorities as well as other public policies that affect arts & culture. Since most of us can't make the trip to Harrisburg, how about arranging to meet with legislative staff at your local district offices? As you make your appointments, please visit the CFTA website and enter your appointments.

Currently, both Governor Corbett and the State Senate have proposed level funding for the state’s arts agency, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The last piece of the puzzle will be the House of Representatives. Please do your part to ensure state arts funding continues!

Conversation starters!

Some suggestions when you speak with your legislators or their aides:

• Let them know how state arts funding has benefitted your organization through a story or with pictures

• Invite them to your next exhibit or performance

• Thank them for past support

More information can be obtained from the Citizens for the Arts website.

Can't visit? Make a call.

If you're tied up on April 30, take a few minutes to make a call or send an email encouraging support of the budget for the PA Council on the Arts. Let your legislators know how important that funding is to you. Click this link to get your legislative contact information.

Nominations open for 2012 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:31:00 GMT

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Governor’s Awards for the Arts.

Postmark deadline: April 27, 2012.

A Commonwealth tradition for 31 years, the Governor’s Awards for the Arts are the state’s highest recognition for contributions in the arts and are presented to Pennsylvania artists, arts organizations and arts patrons. They will be presented in Erie at the historic Warner Theatre on Thursday, September 20, 2012. The day’s festivities will take place at various arts & cultural locations in the region and include a public celebration of the arts, awards ceremony and after party. The event is hosted by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and the Erie Downtown Arts and Culture Coalition and coordinated by local volunteers.

Make Your Nomination Here

ArtsErie spring newsletter now online

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Visit ArtsErie's News page to download and read our recent spring newsletter or check out other newsletters that you may have missed.

Want to be on our mailing list to make sure you receive the next newsletter? Send your name and address to info@artserie.org.

ArtsErie Annual Report published

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:57:00 GMT

ArtsErie’s 2010-11 Annual Report is available in electronic or print formats.

To view or download a PDF of this year's report, visit ArtsErie's About page.

If you'd like to receive a print copy of the annual report, email your request, name and address to info@artserie.org.

Americans for the Arts Creative Industries report

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:39:00 GMT

Click the link below to view the Americans for the Arts Creative Industries report for Pennsylvania. The Creative Industries report offers a researched-based approach to understanding the scope and economic importance of the arts in Pennsylvania.

Americans for the Arts Creative Industries report (PDF)

Interested in Advocacy for the Arts in Education?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:18:00 GMT

Join us on Monday, February 13, 2012 to discuss building an arts, cultural and heritage advocacy network for Arts in Education. See below for details or download this PDF about the event.

Join ArtsErie as we launch the CultureSpark website!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:32:00 GMT

CultureSpark website is HERE!
Join ArtsErie as we launch the site

A key recommendation of the CultureSpark plan was the creation of an online directory for artists and arts/cultural/heritage organizations. The time is now.

Join us for a walk through of the new directory website.
Sign up for your own web presence on this key community asset.
Learn about the website marketing plans.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Presentations at:
5:30 p.m. AND 7:00 p.m.

Center City Arts
138 East 26th Street
Erie, PA 16504

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, 10/14
to Soña at (814) 452-3427
or sona@artserie.org

Refreshments and a light buffet will be provided in celebration of supporting our local artists and the arts, culture and heritage organizations that make our region so vibrant.

Click here to download the CultureSpark event flyer.

PPA award recipients announced

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:03:00 GMT

ArtsErie supports the PA Partners in the Arts grant program in Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties.

This year, ArtsErie distributed $42,808 to PPA Program Stream grant recipients and $22,628 to PPA Project Stream grant recipients, a grand total of $65,436.

PPA Program Stream Grant Recipients
Total Grants = $42,808

Academy Theatre Foundation Crawford $1,980

For programs and productions that allow amateur artist the ability to perform in quality produced productions.

Allegheny College Crawford $2,017

To present exhibitions and other visual arts programming for diverse audiences including students, educators, emerging and established artists and other residents of northwestern PA

Corry Area Arts Council Erie $1,200

To stimulate interest, education and awareness of all forms of art by promoting high quality schools, exhibitions, performance and productions of artistic and cultural nature for all citizens of Corry.

Dafmark Dance Theater Erie $3,000

To offer a unique and educational experience in the art of dance that incorporates original choreography and local, national and international talent

Edinboro University Bruce Gallery of Art Erie $1,474

To exhibit art on a regular basis through temporary exhibits of art of educational and aesthetic value and to acquire and periodically exhibit a permanent art collection of Edinboro University.

Edinboro University Chamber Players Erie $816

To enable a diverse group of artists and musical themes to focus on making music accessible to the entire community in Erie County and surrounding Edinboro University

Erie Dance Conservatory Erie $1,899

To promote dance and dance education in the Erie area and to inspire dancers to achieve their individual potential through training and development in the art of dance

Erie Dance Consortium Erie $924

To promote and celebrate the art, education, performance and experience of all dance and build participation, appreciation and audience for all dance forms in Erie County.

Erie Opera Theatre Erie $1,260

To provide the entire Erie County communities professional opera productions of diverse repertoire, presented in English, and without an admission charge.

Erie Summer Festival of the Arts Erie $2,033

To promote excellence in the arts and to bring a wide variety of arts to Erie and no charge and promote the development of audiences for the future

Gannon University Erie Chamber Orchestra Erie $2,638

To provide professional live orchestra performances of diverse repertoire without an admission charge.

Goodell Gardens & Homestead Erie $1,038

To utilize the unique aesthetic, operational and capital capacity of the Gardens to provide traditional roots music and traditional roots music education to a broad range of community members

Highland Games & Scottish Festival Erie $1,044

To provide a wide variety of music and entertainment for festival attendees, to provide multiple venues for musicians to gather, learn, practice and entertain, and to enhance appreciation for music, dance and fine arts in the Celtic tradition.

JazzErie Erie $1,233

To share with children, adults and one another an awareness and love of music, particularly jazz by sponsoring high quality concerts by internationally recognized jazz artists and through an educational program.

Meadville Council on the Arts Crawford $3,216

To enrich the quality of life by providing art education opportunities for individuals, organizations, and the community by supporting the creation, production and exhibition of the visual, performing and craft arts.

North East Arts Council Erie $816

To encourage and stimulate an appreciation of the arts in the North East Community, with a heavy emphasis on children

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Music at Noon, the Logan Series

Erie $1,783

To present diverse, world-class chamber music in approachable, informal settings as well as artist residencies for those musicians

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Young People’s Chorus of Erie

Erie $2,076

To provide children of diverse abilities and backgrounds a comprehensive choral music experience in a way to further their personal and artistic growth and to foster cross-cultural understanding.

Photomedia Center Erie $816

To promote the creation and exhibition of fine art photography and digital media through an annual publication and the use of web gallery exhibits

Stairways Behavioral Health Center City Arts

Erie $1,100

To make the arts more accessible to the greater Erie community by providing experiences that are both educational and restorative in nature and to build an audience that recognizes the importance of the arts.

Titusville Council on the Arts Crawford $2,514

To provide multi-disciplined artistic programs to the community and local school district

United Community Independence Program – French Creek Community Theater

Crawford $816

To provide performing arts opportunities in a creative and positive environment that is inclusive of all members

Valley Lyric Opera Mercer $522

To advance arts education through the performance of high quality professional operatic productions open to the public.

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Venango $517

A volunteer based festival committee that operates the Oil Heritage Festival and the Cranberry Festival.

Warren Civic Orchestra Warren $816

To provide quality music performances for the advancement and enjoyment of adult musicals in the community and to enrich, educated and entertain local audiences.

Warren Concert Association Warren $2,099

To promote and present a series of live musical programs of artistic nature

Warren County Summer Music School Warren $2,161

A program to encourage and develop the study, performance, and appreciation of the fine arts.

PPA Project Stream Grant Recipients
Total Grants = $22,628

7^th Street/Smedley Schools Venango $902

Arts Day that focuses on visual arts, dance, creative writing, music and theater

The Bach Society of Grove City Mercer $409

Two concerts during the 2011-2012 seasons

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute Erie $1,203

Community art show designed to bring together the work of child and adult amateur and professional artists including those with disabilities in a unique celebration of art.

Marilyn Black Crawford $722

Design and print brochure “The Art Lovers Guide to the Libraries in the Oil Heritage Region” featuring 6 public and college libraries in Venango and Crawford Counties

Crary Art Gallery Warren $1,203

To expose noteworthy art and artists to the region through exhibits and lectures featuring permanent and temporary collections

Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program Crawford $1,504

40 week painting workshop for consumers with a culminating art showcase

Jennifer DeMarco Crawford $584

Art classes for children that focus on the environment

Downtown Edinboro Art & Music Festival Erie $1,504

Free art and music festival that showcases art by local artisans and an eclectic blend of grassroots performance and workshops by musicians.

Dramashop Erie $1,023

Inaugural season of a contemporary theatre company

expERIEnce Children’s Museum Erie $1,023

Program where a local artist/instructor is engage to create and exhibit a 3 story mural painting and to conduct classes where children create large canvas murals for a temporary exhibit

George Junior Republic Mercer $1,504

Program to enhance at-risk student learning in the arts through the design, fabrication and installation of two sculptural parking signs for permanent display in the business district

Greater Erie Youth Symphony Orchestra Erie $1,023

Program to give underprivileged children the opportunity to study violin, music theory and reading free of charge and outside of their in-school music classes

Greenville Symphony Society, Inc. Mercer $401

A free, live orchestra experience for children in Mercer County public schools

HOLeY Jeans Venango $902

Vocal performance group for youth

Lake Erie Ballet Erie $1,203

53^rd production of The Nutcracker

Oil Region Ballet Venango $1,203

Production of a full-length ballet in the spring of 2012

SafeNet Erie $902

Victims of domestic violence will create their own quilt patches that depict their life journey

Second Saturday Community Market Crawford $1,203

Event that features local arts, produce, food, activities and entertainment at the Meadville Market House

SoMar Dance Works Erie $902

Dance performance that features original choreography of Mark and Solveig Santilliano

Struthers Library Theatre Warren $1,203

Program to provide theatrical educational experiences for students in the Warren County School District

Venango Youth Theatre Venango $1,203

Program designed to expand the theatrical and technical theatrical aspects of youth in Venango County

Young Artist Debut Orchestra Erie $1,203

Summer Music Academy, a highly specialized, in-depth program to instruct students desiring to further their music education and showcase their acquired skills in public performance

Community Asset Grant Program Workshop

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:06:00 GMT

The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce another round of funding. The Board recently released Guidelines & an Application for regional asset funding: Community Assets. For 2011, the Board defines a Community Asset as a nonprofit or dedicated program whose primary mission is arts, culture and attendance-based entertainment.

Join ArtsErie, Erie Yesterday and Perry Wood from ECGRA to learn about the application and review process for the Communty Asset Fund.

What: Community Asset Grant Program Workshop
When: Monday, September 12, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Knowledge Center, 5240 Knowledge Parkway, Erie, PA 16510

ECGRA Executive Director Perry Wood will present program details and goals, and answer questions pertaining to the Community Asset application and review process. Following Mr. Wood’s presentation, attendees will work with representatives from ArtsErie and Erie Yesterday to discuss how to complete the application process.

This workshop is being offered in conjunction with Erie Yesterday and ArtsErie.

Please click here to review the Guidelines & Application.

Pizza and beverage will be provided. Please RSVP your attendance to smckenzie@ecgra.org by 1 pm on Wednesday, September 7.

PCA Planning Wants YOU!

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:42:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts wants to hear from you - artists, arts organizations, community and cultural leaders, and interested members of the public. The PCA is updating the agency's long range strategic plan and will be conducting meetings throughout the state starting in late September, including a meeting in Erie on September 22. This planning session will discuss the road ahead for the arts in PA.

WHEN: Thursday, September 22nd from 10 am - 1 pm

WHERE: Erie Art Museum

RSVP: To sona@artserie.org no later than September 15 or watch for your e-vite.

Arts Appreciation Awards nominees announced

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:52:00 GMT

For over 20 years, ArtsErie has saluted businesses and individuals for their contributions to the arts with our annual Arts Appreciation Awards (formerly the Business/Arts Awards).

This year, we received 65 awards nominations from members of the community. This total includes some multiple nominations for a few nominees.

The 2011 Arts Appreciation Award Nominees are:

Applause

Kelly Armor
Kathleen Cantrell
Donna Douglass and David Bennett
Michael Fuhrman
Mercyhurst College and Michael Fuhrman
Maria Gangemi
Downia Glass
Carl Larese
Bruce Morton Wright

Leadership

Erie Art Museum
Erie Community Foundation
Michael Fuhrman, Mercyhurst College
Longs School of Dance
Holly Nowak
the crooked i
Young People's Chorus

Imagine

Jason Bishop
Melanie Bradish
Sharon Gdaniec
Adele Larsen
Michael Malthaner
Jamie Niverth
Holly Nowak
Megan Sabatini
Madelyn Simmons
Clarabelle Van Niekerk

Awards will be presented to the selected recipient in each category in fall 2011 at ArtsErie's Fall for the Arts celebration. Please click here to read more about the ArtsErie Arts Appreciation Awards as details are announced. Please click here to view a list of previous ArtsErie Arts Appreciation Awards recipients.

Text to Pledge to the ArtsErie United Fund

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:08:00 GMT

In a hurry? Want to give your friends and colleagues an easy way to donate to the ArtsErie United Fund?
Text artserie to 72727.

Or, find out other ways to donate by clicking here.