Emerging Arts Leaders DC February 2012 Newsletter
Emerging Arts Leaders DC
February 1, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 2
UPCOMING EVENTS
First Second Friday Lunch
Friday, February 10, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
1110 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, DC
Nearest Metro: McPherson Square (orange and blue)
Join us for our monthly networking lunch, hosted by Tim Mikulski, Communications and Content Manager, Americans for the Arts
Reserve your spot here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2885830597
Look for announcements about EALDC events in conjunction with national Arts Advocacy Day and American Association of Museum's Emerging Museum Professionals group in the March newsletter!
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NEWS
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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS (non-EALDC items of interest)
Complimentary Ticket Offer from WPAS
Saturday, February 4, 3 p.m.
Washington Performing Arts Society is offering EALDC mailing list members complimentary tickets to Saturday’s concert with Susan Graham, “America’s favorite mezzo”. Graham will present a thematic program inspired by iconic female characters of history, literature, and song. Complimentary tickets are available BY PHONE ONLY at 202-785-9727, using the code “Comp”.
Arts Funding in the District Panel Discussion
Wednesday, February 8, 5-6 p.m.
Busboys & Poets
14th and V Streets NW, Washington, DC
DC Advocates for the Arts, the Institute for Policy Studies, and Busboys & Poets invite you to a panel on arts funding in Washington. Panelists include Andy Shallal, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, and DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Executive Director Lionell Thomas.
#CreativeMoCo Tweetup
Work in DC but live in Montgomery County? Learn about how you can support your local creative community at the #CreativeMoCo Tweetup at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Wednesday, February 22! This free, casual meetup is the perfect chance to connect with artists and emerging arts leaders in Montgomery County and beyond. More information and registration is at http://creativemocotweetup-esearch.eventbrite.com.
Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium – Benefit Reception
Saturday, February 25, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Studio Gallery
2108 R Street NW, Washington, DC
Winter weather getting to you? Join us on Saturday, February 25, for an evening of creative conversation and festive fun at the Studio Gallery. Live performances will accompany your night, as you enjoy all the wine and hors d'oeuvres you desire. Dress with the inspiration of your favorite painting, artist, actor, or character - no one is off limits! Or just come in your favorite cocktail attire. All proceeds of the event benefit Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium at American University on April 15, 2012 - an annual meeting bringing together young professionals in the arts to discuss insightful and relevant issues, ideas, and opinions in the arts world. Tickets for art, live music, wine, and more are only $15 each and sold online at http://ealsbenefit.eventbrite.com/. Please contact auartsy...@american.edu if you have any questions.
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LINKS OF INTEREST
Emerging Arts Leaders DC
http://emergingartsleadersdc.com/
http://www.facebook.com/EmergingArtsLeadersDC
http://twitter.com/emergingartsdc
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
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
Steering Committee
EALDC events are planned by a steering committee: Liz McCloskey Miller, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (co-chair); Christi Esterly Schwarten, Fairfax Choral Society (co-chair); Corinne Baker, WPAS; Tim Carrigan, Institute of Museum & Library Services; Helen Gineris, Cultural Tourism DC; Angela Goerner, Hamiltonian Artists, Inc.; Stephanie Evans Hanson, Americans for the Arts; Alison McNeil, Windwalker Corporation; Tim Mikulski, Americans for the Arts; and Sunny Widmann, National Arts Strategies.
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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