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LEAD Conference 2020 is headed to Raleigh!

Celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the ADA next year with the John F. Kennedy Center’s Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability Conference when it hits the Raleigh Convention Center August 5-7, 2020. This national convening, focused on engaging people with disabilities in the arts, brings together arts institutions and artmakers from across the country and around the globe. READ MORE.

Colorfol artwork for signal cabinet box that says "You are all good rabbits!' by Paul Friedrich

The City of Raleigh Department of Transportation and Raleigh Arts installed the artwork of local artists on ten downtown traffic signal boxes this week, giving local artists a new canvas while also highlighting an important aspect of transportation infrastructure.

The selected artists chose to focus on a wide variety of subject matter including fantastical deep sea fish, pinball machines, the power of music, and a local feline celebrity named Tucker.

THE ARTISTS
Ann Roth, Jose Cruz, Gina Franco, Paul Friedrich (top image), Cathy Foreman, Anna Podris, Denise Torrance, Sam Greene (Image at right), Jermaine Powell, and Kiara Sanders.

Bright blue vibrant artwork by Sam Greene

Arts Partner Spotlights:

September 12-29: Rubies @ Carolina Ballet

September 13-15: SPARKcon @ VAE Raleigh

September 13-29: Inherit the Wind @ The Justice Theater Project

September 14: Family Fun 4 Everyone Sensory-Friendly Concert @ North Carolina Symphony

September 22: La Fiesta del Pueblo @ El Pueblo

Raleigh Arts Partners are organizations that receive funding from the City of Raleigh based on the recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission. Learn More...

ARTS LEARNING LUNCH: Strategic Use of Case Statements: Telling Your Organization's Story for Fun & Profit

Join Raleigh Arts and United Arts for a session on how to build your case for support for donors, grantmakers and others using a case statement — getting in front of the ask with strategy, intention, and stakeholder buy-in. Exactly what is a case statement? Come find out September 19! READ MORE.

NOVEMBER ARTSMARKET FOR PRESENTERS IN DURHAM

Co-produced by the NC Presenters Consortium and the NC Arts Council this biennial presenters conference and artist showcase moves to Durham this year November 4-6. Don’t miss this opportunity for 3 full days of world-class performances, professional development, networking and more. Register by October 4 to get the early bird discount! READ MORE.

JOB OPENING: Executive Director PineCone seeks an Executive Director to lead its regional efforts in preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of folk music, dance and other folk performing arts. The position leads the organization and its staff in executing all aspects of its mission, including the development of a new strategic plan. Deadline to apply: September 8. READ MORE.

JOB OPENING: AfterSchool Arts Immersion Leader

The ArtsCenter is looking to expand their team & join them in the non-profit creative/arts sector! They are seeking a PT Box Office Associate w/strong customer service skills & an AfterSchool Arts Immersion Leader Part- time w/experience in the arts & education. Priority Deadline was July 26th, but they are still accepting applications. Apply today. READ MORE.

Laureate Program: How to Find it

A program about research techniques with News & Observer database editor David Raynor, North Regional Library. September 12 at 7pm.

Publishing Your Book, A How-To

A program featuring Carrie Knowles, Richard Krawiec, Steven Norton and Dave Wofford as part of SPARKcon, CAM Raleigh. September 13 at 6pm.

Read 2020 Foresight: Apply to be next year's Piedmont Laureate, the latest post on the Piedmont Laureate blog, by David Menconi.

Pottery – Handbuilding for Children: Age: 5-8 yrs. Instructor: Lynn Kurisko Course Fee: $70
#243915 Sep 16-Oct 7 M 4:15-5:30pm. REGISTER.

Drawing – Workshop: Experimental Scratchboard: Age: 16yrs. and up. Instructor: Dorian Monsalve. Course Fee: $60
#244453 Sep 28 Sa 1:00-5:00pm. REGISTER.

Fibers – Traditional Japanese Embroidery: Age: 18yrs. and up. Instructor: Pam Reading. Course Fee: $75
#243597 Sep 21-Sep 22 SaSu 9:30am-4:30pm. REGISTER.

Jewelry: Basic Beginning Metals: Age: 16yrs. and up. Instructor: Sarah West. Course Fee: $120
#245599 Sep 14-Oct 19 Sa 10:30am-1:30pm Skips 9/21. REGISTER.

Painting – Introduction to Oils: Age: 16yrs. and up. Course Fee: $95
#244428 Sep 12-Oct 17 Th 6:30pm-9:00pm. REGISTER.

Painting – Workshop: Watercolor Weekend: Age: 16yrs. and up.
Instructor: Janie Johnson. Course Fee: $150
#243904 Sep 14-Sep 15 Sa 9:45am-3:30pm Su 10:30am-3:30pm. REGISTER.

Landscapes with Watercolor: Age: 16yrs. and up. Instructor: Rick Bennett. #245801 Sep 15 Su 2:00-6:00pm. REGISTER.

Big Skies with Watercolor Age: 16yrs. and up. Instructor: Rick Bennett. #245801 Sep 15 Su 2:00-6:00pm. REGISTER.

Raleigh Arts organizes community art projects, exhibitions, provides grants to arts organization and manages the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers and is the force behind public art in City. Raleigh Arts has two resident advisory groups: the Arts Commission, and the Public Art and Design Board. Learn More... #arteverywhere #raleigharts

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