Arts Action Alert

Wow, Look who is on the CAN Board. I signed up and have sent a few emails to help out and no wonder I have not heard back... These are the busiest and most involed Art Leaders in Portland. The Creative Advocacy Network, a new non-profit working towards a regional dedicated funding solution for the arts, is working hard to make sure that the Regional Arts and Culture Budget is preserved by Portland City Council. On March 12th at 2:00 RACC( 2008 annual report) will be giving their “State of the Arts” presentation to Portland City Council and describing how last year's investments in the arts benefitted the City. It is important that City Council see strong support and solidarity from the arts community.

The Arts CAN, and must live here. Please RSVP to info@theartscan.org if you think you can make it on March 12th. Tag, your it. BuzzByBrian

Arts Stimulus Funding Info on NEA Website

I just got this from our hardworking Oregon Arts Commission about National Endowment for the Arts. Check out both of these sites, support them. Send this onto arts people to make sure they know-
Application guidelines for direct NEA support through The Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 are now available on the NEA's website. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm, April 2, 2009. But you submit it 10 days in advance they suggest in case you encounter issues. See the guidelines and see the Frequently Asked Questions. Electronic application through Grants.gov is MANDATORY. The Grants.gov help desk is available to assist you 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. (Phone: 1.800.518.4726.) P.S.- The Arts Endowment will not accept late applications. Good luck, Brian.