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STANDING ROCK CULTURAL ARTS AND LAST EXIT BOOKS PRESENT
THE 31st ANNUAL JAWBONE OPEN POETRY READING
JAWBONE ROLLS AROUND AGAIN...KENT'S ANNUAL WEEKEND LONG WORD FEST...
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 11AM-2PM....POETS' PIE AND COFFEE AT THE STANDING ROCK
CULTURAL ARTS GALLERY
300 NORTH WATER STREET, SUITE H
11:00AM TILL 2:00PM
WEEK-END POETRY SCHEDULE!
FRIDAY, MAY 3,
SATURDAY, MAY 4 AND
SUNDAY, MAY 5
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts and The New World Children's Theatre
present
"The Oracle of Memeseville” (Beware the Fre Shava Cado)
-An Original Two Act Play written by the students of The New World
Children's Theatre
-A World Premiere!
May 10-11, 2019
-Friday, May 10. 7:30pm
-Saturday, May 11. 3:00pm
-Saturday, May 11. 7:0pm
African Community Theatre, Terrace Drive. KSU Main Campus
-Oscar Ritchie Hall at KSU, Kent, OH
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
19th Annual Group Environmental Art Exhibition
- Paintings, Sculpture, Multi-Media by Vince Packard, Joshua Bentley, Arianna Parry, Fred Pierrem,
Wally Unsold, Eleanore Zurawski, Chuck Slonaker, Trey Berry, NIkki Puccini, Kathy Musselman,
David Jrome Bragg, Megan Shane Jim Vandenboom, FJ Kluth, 3rd Graders in Local Elementary
Schools, and more!!!
-In conjunction with The 13th Annual "Who's Your Mama" Earth Day Festival
-Featuring a display of Poetry and Sculpture "From The River"
-Featuring Work by Jim Vandenboom
April 13 to May 25 , 2019
Saturday, April 13. 7-10pm. Opening Reception
The North Water Street Gallery. 300 N. Water St., Suite H., Kent, OH
-Exhibit runs through May 25
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
"10 Circles and Lunch"
Paintings by Xyl Lasersohn
Saturday, June 1, 2019. 7-10pm. Opening Reception.
-Exhibit runs through June 29th.
North Water Street Gallery
300 N. Water St., Suite H
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
16th Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival
Short Films from around the world!
Animation, music videos, short comedy, experimental films, documentaries
and more!
SATURDAY, January 26, 2019 at 8:00PM
THE KENT STAGE, 175 E. MAIN ST., KENT, OHIO www.kentstage.org
ADMISSION: $10 General / $5 Students and Seniors. Tickets can be
purchased at the door or online at www.kentstage.org
CLICK HERE for this year's Winners and more.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts with the support of The City of Kent and Kent Parks and Recreation
13TH ANNUAL "WHO'S YOUR MAMA?" Earth Day and Environmental Film Festival.
"Go With The Flow" Watershed Awareness Fundraiser
Saturday, March 23, 2019. 7pm
300 N. Water St., Suite H
Downtown Kent
Environmental Film Festival
Sunday, April 7, 2-5pm
KIVA Auditorium, KSU
19th Annual Environmental Art Exhibit
Saturday, April 13, 7pm
300 N. Water St.
Downtown Kent
Main Street Block Party
Saturday, April 20, 11am-4pm
E. Main Street between Water and Depeyster Streets
Downtown Kent
11th Annual Vegan Iron Chef
Time and Location TBA
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Be
part of something amazing!
Become a MEMBER of Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and help support the arts !
CLICK HERE to view our 2018 Membership Brochure !
Greetings,
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) art and education organization based in downtown Kent. Our mission is to Build Community Through The Arts.
We
nurture the spirit of creativity by providing opportunities for
children and the public to explore the arts. We do this by providing
opportunities for artists to bring their work to the community
through exhibitions, poetry readings, workshops, theatrical productions,
music performances, festivals, public art projects and special
events.
In an effort to help support these community-enriching activities, we are offering a low-priced, tax-deductible Membership Plan to supplement our other funding. We have student memberships available for only $10 per year and a variety of plans to fit individuals, couples, families, and even businesses! All members will receive special benefits that are not generally available to the public.
Your membership and/or contribution is tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! Without the generous support of our donors and future members, we would not be able to offer the diverse quality cultural arts programming that we offer continuously throughout each year. There is no greater compliment to our organization about how valued our programming is to our community and area than your ongoing support! Checks may be made payable to:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts (SRCA)
300 N. Water St, Suite H.
Kent OH 44240
330-673-4970
Standing Rock Cultural Arts’ programming includes:
•New World Children’s Theatre Playwriting Workshop & Performances
•The Annual Standing Rock International Short Film/Video Festival
•The Annual Who’s Your Mama? Environmental Film & Earth Day Festival & Vegan Iron Chef Competition
•Routine Open Poetry Readings & weekend long Jawbone Open Poetry Celebration with Maj Ragain
•Routine Art Exhibitions including charitable collaborations with Hattie Larlham (benefiting differently-abled artists) & W.A.R.M. (Women’s Art Recognition Movement benefiting Safer Futures Domestic Violence Shelter) in addition to other annual exhibitions (Student, Environmental, & Dia de los Muertos), as well as newly themed shows
•D.I.C.E. (Downtown Innovative Community Events) in conjunction with other downtown area businesses
•Workshops (art, drumming, dance, writing, etc. as offered/available)
•Hosting of Around Town Folk Festival Performances & other music acts
•Public Murals
•Pro Arts Consulting
Ohio Arts Council Sustainability Grant
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is proud to announce that we have received a Sustainability Grant from the Ohio Arts Council for our future operations and programming.
The Sustainability Grant will help cover our operational expenses for fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. We are honored to be one of the selected arts organizations to receive funding for this competitive grant.
This is what the OAC Panel said in their evaluation of our application:
Panel Meeting Summary Comments:
a. small-sized but powerhouse organization
b. strong letters of support that demonstrate their community value
c. good relationship with city and Kent State University
d. articulate definition of artistic success that directly relates to mission
e. standard yet solid planning and evaluation methods
f. some written evaluation responses were lengthy; encourage addition of quantitative response
items and data-gathering
g. additional in-kind support beyond volunteer hours would have strengthened application
OAC Sustainability Grants
The Sustainability program provides general operating support to arts and cultural organizations across Ohio that make important contributions to the health and vitality of our communities. Sustainability grants ensure that public support of the arts continues to play an integral role in celebrating the rich past and sustaining the vibrant future of Ohio’s cultural legacy through flexible and reliable funding for annual arts programming. A rigorous application and review process assures citizens and legislators that Sustainability grantees use public funds resourcefully and responsibly. Organizations must demonstrate excellent artistic, educational and cultural value; responsiveness to their community; credible planning and evaluation strategies; and a high level of financial and managerial accountability. When these characteristics are in balance, organizations are well-positioned to provide Ohioans with diverse opportunities to participate in the arts and enjoy their benefits throughout their lives.
Thank you for supporting the arts!
Jeff Ingram/Executive Director
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