CORRECTED - Emerging Arts Leaders DC (The Forum) Newsletter December 2010

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Newsletter December 2010

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December 2, 2010
Volume 1, Issue 7

Welcome to the newsletter! Emerging Arts Leaders DC has revamped its communications in an effort to keep you better informed about activities. Look for this newsletter once a month updating you about our upcoming events, as well as other events of interest.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Events organized by Emerging Arts Leaders DC.

First Friday lunch
Friday, December 3, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Mai Thai, 1200 19th St NW (Farragut North/Dupont Circle)
Join us for our monthly networking lunch, hosted by Jonas Cartano of Chorus America.
For more details and to RSVP: http://decemberfflunch.eventbrite.com


Filling the Gap: Arts Education Today
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6:00-7:30pm
Source Black Box, 1835 14th Street NW (U Street)
As the arts sector continues to fight for school-based arts education opportunities for children and youth, innovative arts organizations have stepped into the void to offer high quality arts participation and appreciation opportunities for young people. In particular, the Washington, D.C. area features a number of organizations which serve students both inside and outside of the classroom and stretch the traditional art forms in new and engaging ways. Join us as we explore three D.C organizations that provide excellent programs and opportunities for area children and youth, see where they fit in the evolving curricular and extracurricular arts education landscape, and what we can do as individuals and as a sector to support arts education opportunities for all students.

Panelists:
Giani Clarkson, Company Manager, Step Afrika
Polly Thibodeau, Director of Development, Joy of Motion Dance Center
Mazi Mutafa, Executive Director, Words, Beats & Life, Inc.

For more details and to RSVP: http://artseducation2010.eventbrite.com


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NEWS
Things you should know about us.

Rebranding
In March 2010, the Forum for Emerging Arts Professionals changed its name to Emerging Arts Leaders DC. This aligns us with the national Emerging Leaders network and allows us to be more immediately accessible to newcomers to the group. You'll notice that we've also adopted a new logo to go along with this name change. We'll be using both names and logos over the next few months as we make this transition, but please don't be confused - we are still the same group!


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OTHER EVENTS
Activities you might be interested in checking out, even though we didn’t organize them.

Apply to be a Coro Fellow
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis. Visit www.coro.org for more information about the Coro Fellows Program and the application process.
For more information: Coro Fellows Program


How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Foundation Center, 1627 K St NW, Third Floor
The Coffee and Conversation series features guest speakers on a wide variety of topics related to non-profit "best practices," with time to network, ask questions and share perspectives. Coffee is provided.Come and join a Conversation with Rosetta Thurman, author of How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career.
For more information: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Washington-DC/How-To-Become-a-Nonprofit-Rockstar-2010-12-15-Washington-DC


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LINKS OF INTEREST
Informative places on the web.

Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network
http://www.artsusa.org/networks/emerging_leaders
EALDC is a part of the national Emerging Leaders Network of Americans for the Arts.


Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC
http://www.ynpn.org/dc
YNPN is a national nonprofit organization that engages and supports future nonprofit leaders through professional development, networking, and social opportunities. The DC chapter features monthly networking happy hours and a variety of professional development opportunities.


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ABOUT EMERGING ARTS LEADERS DC
Who we are and how you can connect with us. Ways you can help.

Steering Committee
EALDC events are planned by a steering committee: Michelle Grove, co-chair (Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County), Anna Smith, co-chair (International Arts & Artists), Jennifer Bowman (DeVos Institute of Arts Management, Kennedy Center), Jonathon Carrington (Dissonance Dance Theatre), Tim Carrigan (Institute of Museum & Library Services), Jonas Cartano (Chorus America), Kate Cushman (Americans for the Arts), Stephanie Evans (Americans for the Arts), Angela Han (National Assembly of State Arts Agencies), Alison McNeil (Booz Allen Hamilton), Kate Michel (Cultural Development Corporation), Elizabeth Miller (VSA), and Christi Schwarten (Fairfax Choral Society).

Are you interested in helping us plan events? Do you have an art space that you would like to feature in an event? Would you like to partner with us? Contact us and let us know!


EALDC Policies
Interested in seeing your event promoted in our newsletter? Email us with your event name, a 50 word description and a link for more information. Please write "EALDC Promotion" in the subject line. Events must be appropriate for young arts professionals and take place in the greater DC area. Information must be received no later than the 25th of the previous month for listing in the upcoming month's newsletter. Final listing is at the discretion of Emerging Arts Leaders DC.


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