Our SPCR colleague, Sue Castaneda, reminds Wyoming artists that the application deadline (postmark) is Friday, Feb. 13, for the 9th Annual Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition.
All artists living and working in Wyoming are invited to enter this juried competition. Selected pieces will be on display in the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne from April 20 through June 6. Additionally, all work submitted must be for sale with a maximum price of $5,000. Gov. Dave Freudenthal will present more than $10,000 in anticipated purchase awards at a public reception on May 1. Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice awards will also be presented.
Persons wishing to apply for the exhibit and/or Artist Image Registry can download applications from the Wyoming State Museum or call Sue Castaneda at 307--777-5810. Neither application requires an entry fee.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Registration info on UW Art Symposium
The UW Art Museum blog has released details about "Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection," a symposium for artists, community leaders, students, and the public, at the UW Conference Center in Laramie April 2-4. The registration form will be posted to the UW Art Museum blog (and this one) by Friday, Feb. 13.
Advance Registration (postmark March 15, 2009) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $100. A one-day ticket (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $60.
Regular Registration (postmark after March 15, 2009 and on-site) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $125. One-day tickets (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $75.
Student Registration (copy of photo ID required) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $50. One-day (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $30.
Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn, 2229, Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82072; $99 plus tax/night; includes hot breakfast in the American Grill Restaurant, 307-745-5500; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block Reserve by March 3, 2009
AmericInn Lodge and Suites, 4712 E Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82070, $84 plus tax/night; includes hot breakfast, 307-745-0777; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block Reserve by March 3.
Baymont Inn, 1655 Centennial Drive, Laramie, WY 82070, $70 plus tax/night, Reserve by March 10; 307-742-6665; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block.
Advance Registration (postmark March 15, 2009) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $100. A one-day ticket (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $60.
Regular Registration (postmark after March 15, 2009 and on-site) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $125. One-day tickets (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $75.
Student Registration (copy of photo ID required) for the full conference (includes opening and closing receptions and two lunches) will be $50. One-day (includes opening OR closing reception and lunch) will be $30.
Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn, 2229, Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82072; $99 plus tax/night; includes hot breakfast in the American Grill Restaurant, 307-745-5500; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block Reserve by March 3, 2009
AmericInn Lodge and Suites, 4712 E Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82070, $84 plus tax/night; includes hot breakfast, 307-745-0777; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block Reserve by March 3.
Baymont Inn, 1655 Centennial Drive, Laramie, WY 82070, $70 plus tax/night, Reserve by March 10; 307-742-6665; request Sculpture Symposium Room Block.
Friday, February 6, 2009
HB0218 update--passes first reading
HB0218 was read in the House this afternoon (ended 5 minutes ago, in fact). Rep. Harvey gave a nice introduction, and Rep. Craft spoke passionately in favor of the bill. She particularly complimented the teacher groups for all coming and supporting each other.
Rep. Harshman brought an amendment, ultimately withdrawn, which would remove foreign languages (and the arts) from the Hathaway altogether, saying that doing so would return the Hathaway to how it was originally intended to be. He said twice that HB0218 is a "special interest" bill. This amendment was withdrawn, but Rep. Harshman said he would introduce it again on Second Reading.
The bill did pass first reading. Second reading is likely to be Monday or Tuesday.
Have a nice weekend!
Rep. Harshman brought an amendment, ultimately withdrawn, which would remove foreign languages (and the arts) from the Hathaway altogether, saying that doing so would return the Hathaway to how it was originally intended to be. He said twice that HB0218 is a "special interest" bill. This amendment was withdrawn, but Rep. Harshman said he would introduce it again on Second Reading.
The bill did pass first reading. Second reading is likely to be Monday or Tuesday.
Have a nice weekend!
Call for entries: Open Minds Quarterly
Diane Laprairie, editor of Open Minds Quarterly, sends this announcement:
It's that time again, when poets pick up their pencils and enter the BrainStorm Poetry Contest for individuals living with mental illness. You can join in, too, by entering your best poetry by March 20, 2009. The top three poems, judged by a panel of mental health consumers and family members with literary interests, will be awarded prizes and be published in Open Minds Quarterly, a literary journal dedicated to publishing the writing of individuals living with mental illness.
Rules and entry form are available at http://www.nisa.on.ca/ or by calling 1-705-675-9193, ext. 8286.
The BrainStorm Poetry Contest is organized by Northern Initiative for Social Action, a consumer-run mental health organization in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We offer a number
of occupational opportunities for people living with mental illness to focus on their own individual talents and gifts.
The BrainStorm Contest is intended as a fundraiser for NISA's psychosocial literary magazine
Open Minds Quarterly, as well as a way to support other consumer/survivors by awarding prizes to the top three winners. Prizes are $250 for first place, $150 for second place, and $75 for third place.
It's that time again, when poets pick up their pencils and enter the BrainStorm Poetry Contest for individuals living with mental illness. You can join in, too, by entering your best poetry by March 20, 2009. The top three poems, judged by a panel of mental health consumers and family members with literary interests, will be awarded prizes and be published in Open Minds Quarterly, a literary journal dedicated to publishing the writing of individuals living with mental illness.
Rules and entry form are available at http://www.nisa.on.ca/ or by calling 1-705-675-9193, ext. 8286.
The BrainStorm Poetry Contest is organized by Northern Initiative for Social Action, a consumer-run mental health organization in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We offer a number
of occupational opportunities for people living with mental illness to focus on their own individual talents and gifts.
The BrainStorm Contest is intended as a fundraiser for NISA's psychosocial literary magazine
Open Minds Quarterly, as well as a way to support other consumer/survivors by awarding prizes to the top three winners. Prizes are $250 for first place, $150 for second place, and $75 for third place.
Auditions Feb. 9-10 for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"
The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players will hold auditions for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9 and 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne.
FMI: Rose Wagner, CLTP Marketing/Outreach Coordinator, 307-638-6543
Kenya's wildlife topic of NMWA presentation
Zeenie Scholz sends this info about an upcoming event at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson:
The National Museum of Wildlife Art presents "Into Africa: Kenya's Wildlife and the Impact of Human Conflict," with Willis Okech Oyugi, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for Art After Hours. The program takes place at 7 p.m. in the Museum's Cook Auditorium.
A pioneer member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA), Willis Okech has already devoted most of his life to environmental and conservation subjects -- an interest fostered by his father who guided safaris for over 30 years. A naturalist with the renowned East African Ornithological Safaris (now renamed Origins Safaris), he is an avid birder, naturalist, and an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Oyugi specializes in leading ornithological, wildlife, nature photography, mountaineering, and, recently, gorilla trekking safaris. He serves on several wildlife committees in Kenya, including the East Africa Bird Committee and Bird Rarities Committee.
Oyugi is currently a doctoral student at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) with a focus on African Environmental History. He plans to contribute to the academic field and to help promote African environmental and conservation policy change, while continuing his career in guiding. Oyugi's unique perspective and sincere commitment to his homeland are sure to make for an inspiring evening at the Museum.
Art After Hours and Tapas Tuesdays are presented by the Dragicevich Foundation, co-sponsored by Valerie & Richard Beck.
Galleries are open from 5-9 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Rising Sage Café opens. Reservations recommended for Tapas. Call the Tapas Hotline at 307-732-5434.
The National Museum of Wildlife Art presents "Into Africa: Kenya's Wildlife and the Impact of Human Conflict," with Willis Okech Oyugi, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for Art After Hours. The program takes place at 7 p.m. in the Museum's Cook Auditorium.
A pioneer member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA), Willis Okech has already devoted most of his life to environmental and conservation subjects -- an interest fostered by his father who guided safaris for over 30 years. A naturalist with the renowned East African Ornithological Safaris (now renamed Origins Safaris), he is an avid birder, naturalist, and an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Oyugi specializes in leading ornithological, wildlife, nature photography, mountaineering, and, recently, gorilla trekking safaris. He serves on several wildlife committees in Kenya, including the East Africa Bird Committee and Bird Rarities Committee.
Oyugi is currently a doctoral student at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) with a focus on African Environmental History. He plans to contribute to the academic field and to help promote African environmental and conservation policy change, while continuing his career in guiding. Oyugi's unique perspective and sincere commitment to his homeland are sure to make for an inspiring evening at the Museum.
Art After Hours and Tapas Tuesdays are presented by the Dragicevich Foundation, co-sponsored by Valerie & Richard Beck.
Galleries are open from 5-9 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Rising Sage Café opens. Reservations recommended for Tapas. Call the Tapas Hotline at 307-732-5434.
Aliza Sherman conducts "Blogs, Microblogs and Social Networks" workshop March 30 in Lander
Writer and one-time Wyomingite Aliza Sherman returns to the state for a workshop entitled "Blogs, Microblogs, Social Networks, Oh My! Using social media tools to market in a whole new way." It will be held at the Central Wyoming College Center in Lander on Monday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon and broadcast to Jackson and Thermopolis sites.
You've heard of Web 2.0 and social media, but how can these new Internet tools help you market your business, publicize your events and build your audience? How do blogs compare to microblogs? How can MySpace and Facebook really be used for marketing? And, what in the world is a Wiki or a Widget? Web pioneer, and author of seven books, Aliza Sherman returns to Wyoming to share the latest Internet marketing techniques and tactics to work with any budget. Fast Company recently named Aliza one of the "Most Influential Women in Technology."
For more info call Margie Rowell, 1-800-969-8639.
Dissertation Makes History at the University of Wyoming
Gatua wa Mbugwa wrote the first-ever doctoral dissertation in a Kenyan African language. (UW Photo) From a UW press release:
The first-ever doctoral dissertation in a Kenyan African language has been submitted to the Department of Plant Sciences and the Graduate School of the University of Wyoming. Gatua wa Mbugwa, an instructor in UW's African American Studies Program, wrote the historic Ph.D. work in his native Gikuyu, one of the African languages of Kenya. He has translated an English copy which has been combined and submitted with the original Gikuyu version.
wa Mbugwa, who teaches the Global Impact of African Cultures and Agriculture Rooted in Diversity courses, says the dissertation is a body of extensive research focusing on a self-regenerating winter annual plant species called 'Laramie' medic. "This medic is an annual pasture legume that enriches agricultural soils and improves livestock nutrition and productivity," he says.
wa Mbugwa's Ph.D. supervisor was James M. Krall, professor of plant sciences and director of research at UW's James Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center. Krall introduced the "ley" farming system into Wyoming and the U.S. Central High Plains region. The introduced ley farming system uses the Laramie medic to enrich soils and improve agricultural productivity. Wa Mbugwa says he plans to introduce the system in Kenya.
Renowned author, Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o, says wa Mbugwa's dissertation was written in excellent standard Gikuyu and that it is the first of its kind in Africa, and certainly in Kenya. He says wa Mbugwa has "almost single handedly invented scientific Gikuyu language, thus proving that scientific research can be reported in an African Language without loss of scientific content and value. It should prove an inspiring model for other African languages."
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is currently distinguished professor of English and comparative literature and director of the International Center for Writing and Translation at the University of California, Irvine.
A native of Mutunguru village in Gatundu, central Kenya, wa Mbugwa received dual B.A. degrees in environmental studies and politics at the University of California at Santa Cruz and earned masters degrees in professional studies in agriculture and in crop and soil sciences from Cornell University. He has completed his Ph.D. in agronomy at UW in four years.
wa Mbugwa's master's thesis, which he also wrote originally in his Gikuyu language, was about impacts of biointensive cropping with a focus on Kenyan collard greens. He says he plans to publish the first-ever Gikuyu language scientific text books. He has produced two Gikuyu language poetry CDs, and is a regular contributor in Mutiiri, a journal of culture written in Gikuyu language.
HB0218 update--Hathaway Success Curriculum
As of this morning, House Bill 0218 had moved up on the House's schedule from about 10th from the bottom to 13th from the top. This means there is a strong chance it will get heard today or tomorrow.
If it does get heard, and then passes, it must be scheduled for second reading by end of day Tuesday the 9th. If it passes second reading, it must be scheduled and pass third reading by end of day Wednesday the 10th.
From there it will go on to the Senate.
If it does get heard, and then passes, it must be scheduled for second reading by end of day Tuesday the 9th. If it passes second reading, it must be scheduled and pass third reading by end of day Wednesday the 10th.
From there it will go on to the Senate.
"Give Back to Dave Wade" in Cokeville
Intrepid blogger and community organizer Karla Toomer posted this info Wednesday on the Cokeville blog:
Through the years, artist Dave Wade has supported Cokeville fundraisers through the donations of his prints and paintings. He donated time when he lived here encouraging and working with youth of our area. He and his family are beloved former residents of Cokeville. He worked with many people on painting classes. His wife, Julie, was a valuable contributor to our community and supported Dave in his artistic contributions to Cokeville.
Now, it is time for Cokeville to give back to Dave Wade.
The Cokeville Miracle Foundation is sponsoring a "Give Back to Dave Wade" fundraiser. They have commissioned an original painting of a panther. Mr. Harris, high school principal, has agreed that it can be hung at the high school and he is looking for a suitable location.
The goal is to raise $8,000 by spring of 2009. 100 percent of donations will go directly to Dave Wade. This comes to $16 from 500 people. Please watch for more information.
And Dave is still giving to Cokeville. His paintings can sell for much more than we will be raising from community members. The foundation commissioned the painting to give Cokeville past and present members the opportunity to give back to Dave and his family, as well as the added bonus of contributing to a public art collection for Cokeville.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Bryan Ragsdale performs in Cheyenne
Wyoming Arts Council roster artist Bryan Ragsdale will be performing in Cheyenne next week.
The Green River singer/songwriter will conduct a short performance for the Wyoming State Legislature at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. That evening, he'll be on stage at the Governor's Arts Awards gala from 6-7 p.m. in the Little America ballroom. We still have a few tickets left for the event, which includes dinner, an awards ceremony and plenty of entertainment. Call 307-777-7742.
Bryan will be performing in a concert for Attention Homes on Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Laramie County Community College Center for Conferences and Institutes. This event is free and open to the public.
Earlier that day, he will conduct a private signing/songwriting workshop for Attention Homes youth.
Bryan tells wyomingarts that he will bring copies of his new CD, "Where Cowpokes Grow," to sell. You can get more info about him and listen to some of his songs at http://www.myspace.com/bryanragsdal
The Green River singer/songwriter will conduct a short performance for the Wyoming State Legislature at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. That evening, he'll be on stage at the Governor's Arts Awards gala from 6-7 p.m. in the Little America ballroom. We still have a few tickets left for the event, which includes dinner, an awards ceremony and plenty of entertainment. Call 307-777-7742.
Bryan will be performing in a concert for Attention Homes on Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Laramie County Community College Center for Conferences and Institutes. This event is free and open to the public.
Earlier that day, he will conduct a private signing/songwriting workshop for Attention Homes youth.
Bryan tells wyomingarts that he will bring copies of his new CD, "Where Cowpokes Grow," to sell. You can get more info about him and listen to some of his songs at http://www.myspace.com/bryanragsdal
WAC board meeting Feb. 12-13 in Cheyenne
The Wyoming Arts Council will hold its quarterly board meeting on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, in the Wyoming Arts Council Gallery, 2320 Capitol Ave., in Cheyenne.
On Thursday, Feb. 12, you are invited to attend the board’s “public comment session” at 3:30 p.m. in the WAC Gallery.
The WAC board’s winter meeting is always conducted in conjunction with the annual Governor’s Arts Awards gala, which will be held Friday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Little America ballroom.
Board members also will take part in Lincoln Bicentennial events on Thursday morning and, that afternoon, will attend the reception for the exhibit by artist Mary Alice Huemoeller. Both events will be held at the State Museum in the Barrett Building.
FMI: Contact the Arts Council at 307-777-7742.
On Thursday, Feb. 12, you are invited to attend the board’s “public comment session” at 3:30 p.m. in the WAC Gallery.
The WAC board’s winter meeting is always conducted in conjunction with the annual Governor’s Arts Awards gala, which will be held Friday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Little America ballroom.
Board members also will take part in Lincoln Bicentennial events on Thursday morning and, that afternoon, will attend the reception for the exhibit by artist Mary Alice Huemoeller. Both events will be held at the State Museum in the Barrett Building.
FMI: Contact the Arts Council at 307-777-7742.
SPCR Commission meets Feb. 12-13
Lots of meetings going on next week in Cheyenne in conjunction with the Governor's Arts Awards gala Feb. 13. Here's one:
Members of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will meet Feb.12-13 at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne.
The commission will meet from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 12 and 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.
During the meeting, the commission will receive divisional updates and discuss a variety of State Parks and Cultural Resources issues.
Also while in Cheyenne, the commission will tour the Division of Cultural Resources new offices in the former Unicover Building, and attend the Governor’s Arts Awards reception and banquet.
The commission has advisory responsibility for both divisions of the department – State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails and Cultural Resources -- which involves the planning, acquisition, development and management of all state parks, state trails program, state recreation areas, state historic sites and archaeology sites. The commission also advises the Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Arts Council, the official State Records Center and Archives, the Office of the State Archeologist, historical research activities, the State Historic Preservation Office and the management of the Cultural Trust Fund.
Members of the Commission are: President Ernie Over, Pavillion; Dan Barks, Gillette; William Vines, Wheatland; Bill G. Lucas, Lusk; Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, Rock Springs; Linda Fabian, Wheatland; Carolyn Buff, Casper; Karen Haderlie, Thayne; and Barb Vietti, Thermopolis.
FMI: Gary Schoene, 307-777-7014.
Members of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will meet Feb.12-13 at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne.
The commission will meet from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 12 and 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.
During the meeting, the commission will receive divisional updates and discuss a variety of State Parks and Cultural Resources issues.
Also while in Cheyenne, the commission will tour the Division of Cultural Resources new offices in the former Unicover Building, and attend the Governor’s Arts Awards reception and banquet.
The commission has advisory responsibility for both divisions of the department – State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails and Cultural Resources -- which involves the planning, acquisition, development and management of all state parks, state trails program, state recreation areas, state historic sites and archaeology sites. The commission also advises the Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Arts Council, the official State Records Center and Archives, the Office of the State Archeologist, historical research activities, the State Historic Preservation Office and the management of the Cultural Trust Fund.
Members of the Commission are: President Ernie Over, Pavillion; Dan Barks, Gillette; William Vines, Wheatland; Bill G. Lucas, Lusk; Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, Rock Springs; Linda Fabian, Wheatland; Carolyn Buff, Casper; Karen Haderlie, Thayne; and Barb Vietti, Thermopolis.
FMI: Gary Schoene, 307-777-7014.
Wyoming Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center
Sue Blakey from the Dancing Bear Folk Art Center in Wyoming sent this update on the Wyoming Big Horn Basin Nature and Discovery Center:
House Bill 239 asked for $15 million to help build the first phase of the facility in Hot Springs State Park. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Lorraine Quarberg (Thermopolis), Rep. Debbie Hammons (Worland); Senators Hank Coe, Gerald Geis & Ray Peterson.
On Jan. 30, Thermopolis and Worland residents appeared before the House Committee on Minerals, Business & Economic Development. Speaking in behalf of the bill was Milward Simpson, director, Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources; Diane Shober, director, Wyoming Travel & Tourism; Sara Needles, director, cultural resources, Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources. Also speaking were Frank Manning, Hot Springs County Commissioner; Toni Casciato, Thermopolis Town Council; and Sue Blakey, Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation.
The Committee passed the bill 8 to 1 in favor and left the funding intact. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the bill was read in the House Appropriations Committee. It passed 7 to 1 but the funding was cut to $100,000. Unfortunately in re-wording it, the bill ended up stating that $1 million must be raised before the state provides $100,000. This did not seem to be the intent of the committee, however; and Rep. Quarberg has assured us that she will ask for amendment.
From here, the bill goes to the House floor, and if approved, moves on to the Senate, where it goes through the same process.
Our thanks to all those who have made the drive to Cheyenne to attend. From Thermopolis: Kevin Skates, Hot Springs State Park superintendent; Dr. Guy & Beth Drake; Jacque Michel, CPA; Kyle Gillette, Schutz-Foss Architects (Gillette); Jackie Manning; Bev & Dave Koerwitz. From Worland: Eric Decker, Big Horn Basin Resource Conservation & Development Council; Mark and April Whitlock, also representing the Council.
You can follow the bill’s progress on http://legisweb.state.wy.us/
"The Life Atomic" comes to Uinta County Museum in Evanston in June
No place like home: 1950s fallout shelter A traveling exhibit, "The Life Atomic: Growing Up in the Shadow of the A-Bomb,” opens in June 2009 at the Uinta County Museum (http://wy-uinta2.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=28) in Evanston.
The museum web site notes that
the bomb influenced virtually every aspect of American popular culture. Movies, books, home fashions, and even toys reflected a society that came to terms with life in the atomic age. "The Life Atomic" illustrates the impact of the atomic bomb on everyday life through photographs and objects, in ways both serious and light-hearted. From civil defense warnings to B-movie posters and "atomic" toys, "The Life Atomic" shows the many ways the bomb influenced life in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Exhibit panels focus on the development of the bomb, early atomic testing in the American Southwest, civil defense preparations, fallout shelters (see photo), the influence of the bomb on movies and television, “atomic” toys and games, and the impact of the bomb on home décor.
“The Life Atomic” was developed and is traveled by the Rogers Historical Museum, Rogers, Arkansas. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Humanities Forum seeks new programs
The Wyoming Humanities Council sends this press release:
The Wyoming Humanities Council seeks programs for the Humanities Forum. The forum is a roster of presenters who travel throughout Wyoming, speaking on humanities-centered topics. Programs must be balanced and cannot advocate policies or positions. See the current roster here.
The format of presentations varies, but they should be 30 to 45 minutes long, followed by focused audience discussions. The Wyoming Humanities Council pays a $150 honorarium for each presentation, as well as mileage, lodging, and per diem expenses. Speakers respond directly to booking requests from program sponsors and may schedule programs to accommodate work and other commitments.
Applications must be submitted by March 1 for inclusion in the roster starting Nov. 1. The council will notify applicants of the results of their applications by mid-August. Get the application form here.
Please complete a separate application for each program proposal you are submitting. You may propose up to four program ideas, and speakers are limited to having no more than three presentations listed on the Humanities Forum at one time.
You are encouraged to discuss your topics with council staff before submitting a final application.
Contact Sheila Bricher-Wade at sbricher@uwyo.edu or (307) 721-9246 for more information.
The Wyoming Humanities Council seeks programs for the Humanities Forum. The forum is a roster of presenters who travel throughout Wyoming, speaking on humanities-centered topics. Programs must be balanced and cannot advocate policies or positions. See the current roster here.
The format of presentations varies, but they should be 30 to 45 minutes long, followed by focused audience discussions. The Wyoming Humanities Council pays a $150 honorarium for each presentation, as well as mileage, lodging, and per diem expenses. Speakers respond directly to booking requests from program sponsors and may schedule programs to accommodate work and other commitments.
Applications must be submitted by March 1 for inclusion in the roster starting Nov. 1. The council will notify applicants of the results of their applications by mid-August. Get the application form here.
Please complete a separate application for each program proposal you are submitting. You may propose up to four program ideas, and speakers are limited to having no more than three presentations listed on the Humanities Forum at one time.
You are encouraged to discuss your topics with council staff before submitting a final application.
Contact Sheila Bricher-Wade at sbricher@uwyo.edu or (307) 721-9246 for more information.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Artists' charitable deduction legislation update
Thomas L. Birch, legislative counsel for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, sends this news:
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT) intend to reintroduce the Artist-Museum Partnership Act, which would allow artists to take a charitable deduction for the fair-market value of their own works donated to museums, libraries, archives and other nonprofit collecting and exhibiting institutions. It would encourage gifts of visual art such as paintings and sculptures, as well as original manuscripts and supporting material created by composers, authors, and choreographers.
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), who sponsored the identical bill in the House of Representatives in the last Congress, also plans to reintroduce the measure this year.
During his election campaign, President Obama said that he would sign such legislation once it passed Congress.
HB0218--Hathaway Success Curriculum Update
We had a very exciting day at the Legislature yesterday! The House Education committee was unanimous in their acceptance of the proposal to change HB0218 to reflect Fine and Performing Arts, and unanimous in their acceptance of the bill. Four teachers presented in support of the bill:
Cindy Schmid, Cheyenne
Amy Simpson, Cheyenne
Sheila McHattie, Casper
Kelly Bembry-Hennings, Cheyenne
Many other teachers, and some administrators, also attended to show their support.
The House Education committee made a number of supportive comments about this bill, and several representatives commented that they had received a lot of email on the topic. The committee was joined by the chair of the Senate Education committee (Senator Coe), and also Senator Dockstader. Senator Dockstader, who is married to an art teacher in Star Valley, was kind enough to give the presenting teachers advice on the process, and help us all by talking to a number of legislators. Superintendent McBride was also there and provided some comments on the bill.
This bill still has a number of hurdles to overcome before it is law, but it is well on its way. What’s next?
The bill is waiting in line on the docket to be presented to the Committee of the Whole (the House). The Majority Floor Leader sets that schedule. The House Floor Majority Leader is Edward Buchanan (Torrington). The bill must be read by the end of the day on Monday, February 9 in order to continue through the process.
If it does get read by end of day Monday, February 9, it will then be voted upon by the Committee of the Whole (House). If it passes, it goes to second reading. It must be read and voted on by the end of the day on Tuesday February 10 to continue to its third reading.
It must have its third reading and voted on by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 11. If it passes, it moves on to the Senate Education Committee. If it doesn’t pass, it is dead.
All House Bills must have achieved third reading by Wednesday, February 11, or they are dead.
These are the stages that must occur between now and the time the HB0218 is presented to the Senate side.
So, still a ways to go before it becomes law.
Cindy Schmid, Cheyenne
Amy Simpson, Cheyenne
Sheila McHattie, Casper
Kelly Bembry-Hennings, Cheyenne
Many other teachers, and some administrators, also attended to show their support.
The House Education committee made a number of supportive comments about this bill, and several representatives commented that they had received a lot of email on the topic. The committee was joined by the chair of the Senate Education committee (Senator Coe), and also Senator Dockstader. Senator Dockstader, who is married to an art teacher in Star Valley, was kind enough to give the presenting teachers advice on the process, and help us all by talking to a number of legislators. Superintendent McBride was also there and provided some comments on the bill.
This bill still has a number of hurdles to overcome before it is law, but it is well on its way. What’s next?
The bill is waiting in line on the docket to be presented to the Committee of the Whole (the House). The Majority Floor Leader sets that schedule. The House Floor Majority Leader is Edward Buchanan (Torrington). The bill must be read by the end of the day on Monday, February 9 in order to continue through the process.
If it does get read by end of day Monday, February 9, it will then be voted upon by the Committee of the Whole (House). If it passes, it goes to second reading. It must be read and voted on by the end of the day on Tuesday February 10 to continue to its third reading.
It must have its third reading and voted on by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 11. If it passes, it moves on to the Senate Education Committee. If it doesn’t pass, it is dead.
All House Bills must have achieved third reading by Wednesday, February 11, or they are dead.
These are the stages that must occur between now and the time the HB0218 is presented to the Senate side.
So, still a ways to go before it becomes law.
Ozymandian's next comedy show Feb. 7
Ozymandian Theater, Wyoming's all-original sketch and improv comedy troupe, will perform on Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 and 9 p.m., at the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' Historic Atlas Theater, 211 W. 16th St., Cheyenne.
Tickets are $5 for students and $8 adults. They are available at the door before each show.
Proceeds will benefit the Cheyenne Respite Program.
FMI: Mark at 307-421-4800.
Tickets are $5 for students and $8 adults. They are available at the door before each show.
Proceeds will benefit the Cheyenne Respite Program.
FMI: Mark at 307-421-4800.
Ted Kooser headliner for Wyoming Writers, Inc., conference June 5-7 in Casper
Wyoming Writers, Inc., has announced the line-up for its 35th annual conference June 5-7, 2009, in Casper:
Featured presenter is Nebraska's Ted Kooser, U. S. Poet Laureate 2004-2006, who will present two workshops, "Revision with the reader in mind" and "Fine-tuning metaphors." Read more about Kooser at American Life In Poetry.
Other presenters include Tina Welling, fiction writers from Jackson and author of "Fairy Tale Blues" and "Crybaby Ranch." Tina is a Wyoming Arts Council roster artist. Visit her web site
Steve Huff is a nonfiction writer, true-crime blogger and dogged Internet researcher. Visit True Crime Report blog.
Chuck Sambuchino is an editor for Writer's Digest books ("Guide to Literary Agents") and a writer. See Meet The Editor
Meredith Kaffel is a literary agent with the Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency. See Meredith's Facebook page.
For conference registration information, go to WWI's slick new web site at http://www.wyowriters.org/.
Featured presenter is Nebraska's Ted Kooser, U. S. Poet Laureate 2004-2006, who will present two workshops, "Revision with the reader in mind" and "Fine-tuning metaphors." Read more about Kooser at American Life In Poetry.
Other presenters include Tina Welling, fiction writers from Jackson and author of "Fairy Tale Blues" and "Crybaby Ranch." Tina is a Wyoming Arts Council roster artist. Visit her web site
Steve Huff is a nonfiction writer, true-crime blogger and dogged Internet researcher. Visit True Crime Report blog.
Chuck Sambuchino is an editor for Writer's Digest books ("Guide to Literary Agents") and a writer. See Meet The Editor
Meredith Kaffel is a literary agent with the Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency. See Meredith's Facebook page.
For conference registration information, go to WWI's slick new web site at http://www.wyowriters.org/.
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