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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
“Contained” The Art of Emma Anderson
The North Water Street Gallery. 300 N. Water St., Suite H., Kent, OH
September 16 – October 21, 2017
-Opening Reception, Saturday, September 16. 7-10pm
-Exhibit runs through October 21
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts'
"Around the World" Music Series presents
"AppalAsia"
-Mimi Jong, erhu, zhonghu, and vocals;
-Jeff Berman, lap dulcimer;
-Susan Powers, banjo and vocals
8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017
North Water Street Gallery
300 N. Water Street, Suite H
Kent, Ohio
$10 suggested donation (or pay what you can)
preceded by 7:30 p.m. meet-and-greet featuring light food and drinks
AppalAsia was formed in 2009 by Mimi Jong, Jeff Berman, and Susan Powers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together they have created an evocative and ambitious performance language for erhu (and zhonghu), lap dulcimer, banjo, and vocals that combines the influence of their folk roots with original composition and inspired improvisation.
The individual members of Appalasia each have extensive histories of collaboration, performing, and recording with artists including Andy Statman, Tony Trischka, Pasang Dolma, Alash, Susan McKeown, Karen Han, Robert Een, Min Xiao Fen, Samir Chatterjee, Linda Thompson, Osei Korankye, Devilish Merry, Arthur Russell, and Huang Xiang, to name just a few.
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts and with the support of Downtown Businesses present
Kent’s 14th Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
-A Downtown Innovative Community Event (DICE)
-Ice Cream at 25 cents a Scoop
-Free Ice Cream for Senior Citizens
-Music by The Kent Shindig All Stars
-Music by The BLK SKWIRL AKORDION KLUB
-Magic by VIP Magic
-Children’s Activities
-50/50 Raffle
Saturday, August 14, 1-4pm
Hometown Bank Plaza, Intersection of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts and Downtown Businesses
Sidewalk Cinema screening of “Despicable Me”
-bring a blanket or a lawn chair
-Free Popcorn donated by Kent Health Care Center
Friday, August 25, Dusk
WHERE: Outdoors at The Hometown Bank Plaza
-corner of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent
CONTACT: 330-673-4970
Cost: Free
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
“We Are All Nature” Paintings by Greta Ramey and Haley Litzinger
- Music by Kate Westfall at the Reception
The North Water Street Gallery. 300 N. Water St., Suite H., Kent, OH
Opening Reception, Saturday, July 29. 7-10pm
-Exhibit runs through September 9
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Call To Artists - Art in the Park 2017
As a courtesy to our friends at Kent Parks and Recreation, we would like to announce a call to artists for Art in the Park 2017 to be held September 9 and 10 in Fred Fuller Park in Kent.
I would like to extend an invitation for you to apply to our upcoming Art In The Park Festival in Kent Ohio. This is our 24th year and always seeking new artists. CLICK HERE for our registration form. If you are interested in applying, I will wave the late application fee for you. If you should have any further questions, please feel free to call me Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m..
You can also apply online at this link. Art In The Park online app
Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
Paintings and Collages of Jan Noden Art Exhibit
- Music by Eric Noden at the Reception
- All Proceeds from Art Sales will be donated to SRCA and Kent Natural Foods Co-op
-Opening Reception, Saturday, June 10. 7-10pm
-Exhibit runs through July 22
The North Water Street Gallery. 300 N. Water St., Suite H., Kent, OH
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November 2, 2016
Greetings, Friends of Standing Rock Cultural Arts!
SRCA’s second year in our new space has been amazing! We are reaching out to ask you to join us in continuing this trajectory.
In order to continue to build on the potential this space and offer the community the best possible cultural art experience, SRCA has set a new goal of raising $7,500 by December 3, 2016, and we need you!
Up to $5,000 of this earmarked amount is sought in the crucial effort to add a permanent, city-approved accessibility ramp to our building so that guests with disabilities are easily welcomed to our facility. Last year, we were able to raise $5,000 toward this goal. We now have an architectural blueprint for the ramp and have placed $4,000 into a capital improvements account for this project.
It is important to all of us at Standing Rock Cultural Arts that the building be accessible to all. This remains priority #1 as we reach out to ask if you can help us meet our goal. We have received one bid for the project totaling $9,000 including hand rail and city permits.
We ask people who support this mission to contribute a tax-deductible gift of $25 or more today via our secure PayPal at www.standingrock.net or via check or money order payable to SRCA. If you are not in a position to give $25, please consider a $5 or $10 donation. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated. As an incentive for your contribution, a drawing of prizes will take place for donations of $15 or more, as well as something special for our major contributors.
Our secondary goal for a secure outer deck that overlooks the river echoes visitors’ suggestions over the past year. We envision this deck as a place where plant life can serve as a creative oasis for artists of all genres as well as outdoor workshop space for our New World Children's Theatre.
Regardless, the first $5,000 will be earmarked for the permanent access ramp. The additional $2,500 of our goal will be assigned to the rear deck project. Amounts beyond $7,500 will be placed into operating reserves or the Building Promise Fund for future needs including the possibility of an all-inclusive permanent structure to house the arts with a full performing space, green outdoor creative respite area, and dedicated parking space. All funds that are raised will be used for capital improvements or programs. No contributions ever benefit staff.
Another way to support our mission is to become a member of Standing Rock Cultural Arts. Membership begins at $10 for students and climbs to $500 for corporations. Details and benefits of SRCA membership can be found at www.standingrock.net, or call Jeff at 330-673-4970
SRCA looks forward to continuing to build community through the arts and providing arts access for all for many years to come.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Community through the Arts!
Jeff Ingram
Executive Director
We are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2016-2017 season of the "Around the World" Music Series (all performances start at 8 p.m., preceded by 7:30 p.m. meet-and-greet featuring refreshments):
● Sat., October 8, 2016 - The Five Islands (stylish calypso instrumentals from the golden age of Trinidadian music, played by a 5-piece acoustic band)
● Saturday, October 22, 2016 - Paul Stranahan solo and Lisa Miralia/Paul Stranahan Duo (imaginative and otherworldly improvised soundscapes performed on an array of Chinese gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, and home-built electronics)
● Saturday, November 12, 2016 - The Lori Cahan-Simon Ensemble (Yiddish classics of yesteryear sung by one of the tradition's foremost interpreters, accompanied by violinist Steven Greenman and accordionist Walt Mahovlich)
● Saturday, December 10, 2016 - Druk Fusion Band (traditional and popular music of the Himalayas, performed on familiar and exotic instruments by an ensemble from Akron's Nepali Bhutanese community)
● Saturday, April 8, 2017 - Journeywork (traditional music played by three of the area's finest Irish performers: uilleann piper Brian Bigley, guitarist/singer Ruairí Hurley, and flutist Brian Holleran)
● Saturday, May 27, 2017 - Yahya Golestan and Dariush Saghafi (timeless classical music and poetic songs of Persia, played on tar and santur
Friday Open Poetry Reading at Last Exit Books
124 EAST MAIN STREET, KENT.
THE RENOVATIONS ARE DONE (PRETTY MUCH) AND THE CAFE IS OPEN.
ALL WELCOME.
Upcoming Dates
January 20
February 17
March 24
April 14
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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
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)
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
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