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Vol. VIII, Issue 7
July 2009
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Letter from the Director
Dear Friends & Colleagues-
I hope that this finds you well and surviving, if not thriving. And I hope that the federal stimulus funding finds its way to each of us who needs and perhaps deserves it.
Speaking of money, I want to thank those of you who sent contributions to CultureNet recently. Those of you who were thinking about it, but have not done so yet, please reach for your checkbooks and send a tax-deductible donation to
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Thank you!
-Alex Traube
PS- There will be no newsletter in August due to staff vacations. Back at you in September.
Opportunities
Need volunteers? Want to involve the community? Submit your "opportunities" listings for free at www.nmculturenet.org/connections/submissions.php
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Los Alamos Art Center at Fuller Lodge's 32nd Summer Arts and Crafts Fair on August 8, 2009. The Fair takes place in conjunction with the annual Los Alamos Rodeo, which draws a multitude of visitors and features 100-125 artists. Vendors set up on the lawn of the Historic Fuller Lodge. The neighboring library hosts the county fair at the same time, and there is live music throughout the day. Cost for a 10x10 booth space is $125. For more information or to download an application, visit: http://www.artfulnm.org/fairs.html.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH NEWBORNS
Would you enjoy giving friendly mentoring and support to a new mom? Many Mothers nurtures a new mother so that she can nurture her newborn. Volunteers are needed to provide practical, educational and emotional support in the first three months after a baby is born. Many Mothers serves to rebuild a community of support for new moms who may feel isolated and overwhelmed at this wondrous time that is so critical for developing the vital mother/child bond. Can you give a few flexible hours a week? Bi-lingual great, but not required. Call Julie: 505-670-1106.
CALL FOR FREE LISTINGS: CREATIVE TOURISM
New website offers free listings of hands-on creative tourism experiences in the northern New Mexico area. Creative tourism is travel directed toward an engaged and authentic experience, with participative learning in the arts, heritage, or special character of a place. Are you an artist or organization that gives recurring/ongoing creative tourism workshops or classes? Submit your listing here: http://www.santafecreativetourism.org
E-Classifieds
Do you have arts or culture-related job listings or are seeking employment? Have a space for rent? Get exposure by listing it here. It's free and easy! Submit your "classifieds" at www.nmculturenet.org/connections/submissions.php
BOOK RELEASE
Local published author and optioned screenwriter, Peggy Bechko announces the release of her first non-fiction E-Book, Out of Thin Air. Available at http://www.newwriterguide.com, the book offers great writing tips for new and young writers in the first section and a collection of online writers' resources for everything from grammar and punctuation to sites to aid in world building in the second. A great resource for any writer.
CHAIRS NEEDED
SOMOS needs folding chairs for our Summer Writers Series. July 10 -Aug. 28 ~ Donate? Borrow? Buy used? Please email somos@somostaos.org or call 575-758-0081.
FUNDING NEEDED
Writer/Illustrator seeks Funding for Animal Adventure Stories.This is a Literacy and Language Arts teaching program that includes stories, illustrations and a teacher’s manual. Please let me know of any information such as grants to individuals, foundations, and donors that I may apply for financial assistance to complete this very useful and creative program for children. Mrs. Laura Dougherty laid the foundation for this teaching method and I, her daughter, Hyda Maria Dougherty would like to continue her legacy. Contact through 505-986-9916 or hydamarie@hotmail.com
HOUSE FOR RENT
Canyon Road house for rent, centrally located in arts and crafts district. Suitable for home occupation studio or gallery. Or 1 1/2 br 1 b residence. $1650 per month water free. Telephone 982-3592.
VIDEO FOR YOUR WEBSITE
For artists and providers of personal services. I interview you on video and edit 3-10 minute promotional pieces in which you present your work. Because, (since YouTube), the Web is no longer a print media. Sample videos and contact through http://www.bobxi.com
Deadlines
This space is reserved for funding deadlines, competitions, juried exhibitions, and the like. Share this important information with the CultureNet community at www.nmculturenet.org/connections/submissions.php
JULY 8, 2009
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 3rd Annual Short Movie Festival. Any movie 5 minutes and under, any genre, any topic, no commercials, industrials, or explicit adult content. August 1st, 2009 - Festival and Awards Ceremony at the Santa Fe Complex, 624 Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Submission Deadlines: Physical - Postmarked no later than July 8th, 2009; Digital - Uploaded no later than July 15th, 2009. AWARDS: "Best of the Festival" Award . Gold Award . Silver Award . Audience Choice Award. Tell anyone that might be interested. Pass this information on to schools and students. http://www.santafemug.org/Film-Festival.html
JULY 15, 2009
2009 Mayor's Recognition Awards for Excellence in the Arts and 2009 Melissa Engestrom Youth Artist Award. Do you know an individual, organization, or a youth artist who deserves an award for outstanding work in the arts? These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made signficant, ongoing or legacy contributions to the success of the arts in Santa Fe. Nomination information and forms are available at http://SantaFeArtsCommission.org via email at artscommission@santafenm.gov or by calling the Arts Commission office at 505-955-6707.
JULY 24, 2009
The 2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is now accepting submissions. Celebrating its seventh year, the film festival is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from October 9-15, 2009. Films and videos submitted can be of any length and should be of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered communities. Entry form and submission guidelines can be downloaded at http://www.closetcinema.org/ Mail Your Entries To Closet Cinema, 2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, 1209 7th St NW Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In addition to the preview DVD, you may send photos and other publicity materials. For further information contact Roberto Appicciafoco, Festival Director, info@closetcinema.org. (505) 243-1870
JULY 26, 2009
Keshet Dance Company invites all choreographers - young, old, beginners, professionals, and anyone in between - to participate in the Summer 2009 Choreographers' Showcase on Sunday, August 2 at the South Broadway Cultural Center. All dance styles and works-in-progress are welcome. The deadline for submitting a piece for the show is Sunday, July 26th. Pieces are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Submission forms are available at http://www.keshetdance.org. If you have questions, please call 224-9808
AUGUST 1, 2009
SITE Santa Fe is looking for candidates interested in the fall 2009 internship program in the following departments: Exhibitions and Operations, Education, External Affairs, and Development. For more information contact Joanne Lefrak, Education and Catalogue Manager, at lefrak@sitesantafe.org or call 505-989-1199 ext. 19. We are accepting applications for the fall 2009 term now! Applications are due by August 1, 2009. Applications can be found at http://www.sitesantafe.org
Classes, Conferences, & Workshops
Let the CultureNet community know about your classes, conferences, and workshops by submitting your info to www.nmculturenet.org/connections/submissions.php
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences,
5912 Jaguar Drive, has 8 amazing weeks of summer camp for children ages 4 - 16. Our camp offerings include Japan Camp, Film Camp, Fashion Design, Hiking, Japan Camp, French Camp, Spanish Camp, Comic Camp, Biking Camp, Digital Photography, Cooking, Hippie Camp, Math Camp and lots more. We also have before and after camp hours. For more information call 438-8585 or visit our website: http://www.santafeschool.org
Summer Arts Camps for Kids - Santa Fe Waldorf School,
26 Puesta del Sol has eight weeks (beginning June 8th) of summer camps for children ages 4 - 17. Offerings include: Early Childhood Program, Circus Camp, Adventure Camp, Nature Camp, Tie Dye Camp,Fiber Arts Camp, Theatre Camp, and Volleyball/ Basketball Camp. For more information call 983-9727, ext. 18 or visit our website: http://www.santafewaldorf.org
JULY 7
Ongoing Marimba classes: Beginning Marimba for Kids (8 and up), Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 -5:30 p.m. $60/ month; Intermediate Marimba for Kids and Adults, Thursday afternoons, 4:00 -5:30 p.m. $60/ month; Advanced Marimba for Youth and Adults, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, $80/month. All classes are held at the Pauli/Swing Studio, 2946 Santeros Road. Peter can be reached for questions at 204-8960
JULY 7 - 11, 2009
"Sacred Activism" Five day workshop, Taos historic Ft. Burgwin. For activists, creatives, spiritual seekers searching for an inspiring, hopeful vision of action. Creative writing, contemplative practice, teachings of poet-mystics Rumi, St John of the Cross, etc. Explore how the "dark night" of our current crises provides opportunities for personal & global transformation. Andrew Harvey, internationally renowned author, mystic, Rumi translator. For more information go to http://www.cctaos.org
JULY 12 - JULY 18, 2009
Maria Benitez Institute for Spanish Arts presents Summer 2009 "Explore The Spanish Arts" Workshop for youth and adults. A week-long intensive in Dance, Guitar, Cajon, Painting and Theatre! For information please visit http://www.mariabenitez.com or call the ISA office at 505-955-8562. Please join us for this exciting exploration into the spanish arts!
JULY 13 - 17 or AUGUST 10 - 14, 2009
Santa Fe NM Painting Workshop / Expressive color + Impressionist Texture. Make your work more personal by controlling the language of color, Creating focal points and tuning in to your unique creative voice with this 5-Day workshop. All mediums, small classes 4 - 6, Cost: $500.00. Workshop Location - 211 Rosario - Santa Fe, NM 87501. Instructor Bio: Corcoran School of Art Wash DC, BFA from VCU, current instructor at Art Institute of CA, Golden Door, Who's Who American Art, Contact Cathy Carey at 760-489-9109 or cathy@artstudiosandiego.com http://www.artstudiosandiego.com
July 18 - July 20, 2009
Flower of Life: MerKaBa Meditation Course Facilitating Innate Wisdom. Lead by Ilizabeth Fortune, MA, CST and registered Flower of Life Facilitator and practitioner since 1988. "Resonating courage emerges to be conscious of who we truly are, offering our uniqueness for the new paradigm in process." Cost: $381. Location: The Pavilion of Hope, Tesuque, NM. Contact Ilizabeth at (707) 272-8979 or http://www.ilizabethfortune.com for full course description & registration details. Appointments available for healing sessions for you and pets (horses included).
JULY 18 or JULY 25, 2009
Soul Resources presents two "Embracing Your Right Livelihood" introductory classes. Experience a powerful intuitive process using Feng Shui and indigenous teachings to support the livelihood of your dreams. Learn to trust your inner guidance, stay focused on your goals, heal past karma, and create an attraction field for sustainable prosperity. Both Intros are on Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd Se, ABQ. Admission is FREE. See http://IntuitiveLearningCircle.com/classes for more info or call 505-271-4612.
JULY 24 - AUGUST 2, 2009
Photography Festival - the final plans are in place for a rather full ten days of workshops, photo tours throughout New Mexico, studio tours for prominent well known photographers, portfolio reviews, photo exhibits, lectures, presentations, and a photography trade show that will have nearly 40 reps for cameras, scanners, printers, alternative processes, and book publishing. It all takes place July 24 through August 2 here in Santa Fe at the new Rail Yard Center where trains to and from Albuquerque arrive and depart. Schedule and calendar are available at http://www.photoartssantafe.com/
JULY 26 - 31, 2009
Cathy Smith & Maud Sejournant, two famous residents of Santa Fe and experts in the native wisdom, invite you to spend a week in Montana, immersed in the Tipi Culture of the Plains Indian. Discover your relationship with nature and the Four Winds, hike the magnificence of the Absaroka Wilderness, soak in the Boiling River and relax under the Big Sky. For schedule and full information see: http://www.tipilifestyles.com or http://www.travelheart.net.
AUGUST 1-6, 2009
Living the Rule of Benedict in Our Daily Lives: A Retreat at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. This retreat is for all who might feel the monastic pull, to call forth and nourish the bit of monk in us. Together we will explore how to live this claim upon our lives exactly where we are, in the midst of family, work, and community. We will have communal times to explore what the Rule and the monk's faithful monastic living teach us about the discipline of daily prayer, listening, community, work. There will be both contemplative time and time to share. Registration deadline is June 1. Facilitators are Nancy Copeland-Payton, MD, M.Div., a retreat leader, spiritual director, author, and a Benedictine Oblate of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Idaho and Marie Morgan, D.Min, a spiritual director in Santa Fe, NM. For more information, contact Marie via email: marie@merchantmorgan.com.
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2009
River Writing and Sculpting Journey featuring Roxanne Swentzell, renowned Santa Clara Pueblo sculptor, and author Page Lambert for a fabulous "women only" trip down the Colorado River (Cataract Canyon in beautiful Canyonlands National Park, Utah) with the West's premier leader of outdoor adventures, Sheri Griffith Expeditions. Six days, five nights: August 31 - September 5, 2009. $1,550 plus tax and gratuity (Optional: $130 scenic flight back from Lake Powell to Moab). Deposit: $300 to hold your space. Contact Info: http://www.pagelambert.com
OCTOBER 31, 2009
"Southwest Meets Midwest Wine Makers Cruise" - October 31, 2009. Award winning wine makers Black Mesa Winery of New Mexico and Geo Spencer Vineyard of Nebraska will be paired on this unique group cruise experience. There will be special wine tastings and the opportunity to learn from the vintners themselves on the art of wine making, wine appreciation and other special hands on learning experiences. This special cruise will be sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and sailing to the best of the Caribbean. For more information contact Martha Powell at 505-554-1930 or email martha@aticket2travel.com.
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Sam Levy, NET MAN - Layout and Distribution
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