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Standing Rock Cultural Arts with the support of Totally Cooked Catering and Label Peeler's Wine and Homebrew Supply invite you to:
The 7th Annual "Go with the Flow" Watershed Awareness Local Brew and Wine Tasting
-Fundraiser for The “Who’s Your Mama?” Earth Day and Environmental Film Festival
Saturday, March 22rd , 7-10pm
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts and
The Students of Judith Atkins' Kent Roosevelt High School class present
An Exhibition of Recent Work
Saturday, March 8, 1-2pm
-Opening Reception
-Exhibit runs through March 29
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts is pleased to announce
11th Annual International Short Film Festival rides again!
Independent Short Films from around the world!
Animation, music videos, short comedy, experimental films, documentaries and more!
AKRON ART MUSEUM. 1 S. HIGH STREET, DOWNTOWN AKRON
www.akronartmuseum.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 at 7:00PM
ADMISSION: $7 = general / $5 students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm
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Celebration of Halim El-Dabh’s 4,093th Birthday!
-Halim is a professor emeritus at Kent State University
-Halim is one of the premier classical music composers living in the world today.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014. 7-9:30pm
-Coincides with Mardi Gras celebration
Stone Tavern, 110 E. Main St. Downtown Kent, OH
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
Watercolor Painting Workshop
-For Beginners and Intermediate Level Students
Saturdays and Sundays beginning February 1, 2014
-Saturdays for Beginners. Noon-1:15pm
-Sundays for Intermediate Level. 2-3pm
-Workshop goes for 6 consecutive week-ends
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts and Downtown Businesses present
10th Annual "Make Mine with Ice" Ice Carving Exhibition
-A Downtown Innovative Community Event (D.I.C.E.) Happening
-Ice Carving Demonstration by University of Akron Ice Carving Club
-Hot Beverages and Soups served by Anthony’s Cafe
-Pastries available by Stahl's Bakery
Saturday, February 8, 1-4pm
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
The New World Children's Theatre Play Writing Workshop
-Enrolling Students Age 6-17.
Saturday January 11, 2-3pm
-Classes begin
North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Kent, Ohio
The Workshop will culminate in 3 performances between
May 16-18, 2014
The African Community Theatre
Terrace Drive
Oscar Ritchie Hall
KSU Main Campus
Ages 6-17.
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Last Exit Books
Friday Open Poetry Readings
8:00 PM
Jan. 24
Feb. 21
Mar. 14
April 11
May 2, 3 & 4
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THE 8TH ANNUAL "WHO'S YOUR MAMA?" EARTH DAY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
This year's festival will be held April 2014 in Kent Ohio, downtown and on Kent State University's campus.
3 HEADLINE EVENTS
I. 6TH ANNUAL VEGAN IRON CHEF COMPETITION. Sunday, April 13. Kent State Hotel and Conference Center.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL. Friday, April 25. 5-10pm. KIVA Auditorium. Projector powered by a Solar Trailer. Kent State University Student Center. Environmental Films will be screened throughout the month of April at different locations.
III. MAIN STREET BLOCK PARTY. Saturday, April 26. 11am-5pm. Downtown Kent's Main Street will be closed off for Environmental Vendors, a Parade, Music, Children's Poetry, and Alternative Energy Displays.
CHECK BACK for info and updates on FB and at our website. www.whosyourmama.org
Sustainability Grant from the Ohio Arts Council
August 28, 2013
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 2014 and 2015. 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. strong evaluation methods outlined in application
b. great organizational partners involved in programming
c. impressive amount of programming generated on small budget
d. organization continues to minimize cultural barriers to access programming
e. evidence of successful partnerships
f. applicant encouraged to update website and remove outdated information
g. marketing initiatives needed to broaden audience and increase attendance at events
h. organization is innovative; takes artwork into the community
i. great track record interacting with kids
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.
Be
part of something amazing!
Become a MEMBER of Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and help support the arts !
CLICK
HERE to view our 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 initiating a new, low-priced, tax-deductible Membership
Plan in 2011 to supplement our other funding. We have student
memberships available for only $5 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. Please read below to view the current benefits
of our membership plan. We look forward to adding additional benefits
as they become available and we invite any businesses to partner
with us on discounts. Of course, we will also continue, as always,
to accept any tax-deductible charitable contributions in order
to assist our mission of Community through the Arts.
Again,
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)
257 N Water St
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
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Thank you for helping us in our mission to build community through
the arts!
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!
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