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The Arts Council
gratefully acknowledges the leading support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the County of Dutchess, as well as the following 2008 sponsor: AT&T |
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Less Television, More Art |
Happy people watch less television than unhappy people according to a recent It is our job at the Dutchess County Arts Council to ensure that artists and arts organizations have the capacity, funding and skills needed to provide diverse cultural activities for our community and that all residence have access to the highest quality arts experiences available. This year we are very proud of our accomplishments; not only did we raise and distribute well over $350,000 to organizations, schools and artists, but we also launched the Arts Northern Dutchess Initiative, installed the second public artwork in the Poughkeepsie Train Station and led advocacy efforts on the local, state, and federal level. We are most proud of the fact that through more then 90 grant recipients we were able to provide free or low cost arts activities to over 175,000 youth and about 90,000 senior citizens throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties. This season, the Arts Council and all our constituents in the arts community need your support more then ever to help us bring engaging, meaningful, educational and spirit-lifting cultural programs to all residents of the Hudson Valley. No doubt you are aware of the obstacles facing artists, cultural organizations and schools this coming year including draconian cuts in public funding as well as reductions in corporate and foundation support. But you also know that the benefits generated by the arts far outweigh the challenges. And, as shown in the recent election which energized more Americans (from all sides) then ever before, our community is ready to work together for the greatest common good. So when searching for gifts or planning your year-end charitable donations think of the arts organizations that have meant so much to you and your family this past year. If you need more information about the Arts Council or our grant recipients, please contact us at 845-454-3222 or send and email to info@artsmidhudson.org. |
Benjamin Krevolin posted 12/11/2008 |
| TAKING THE PLUNGE: A Guide to the Art of Buying Art |
The art-buying waters are perfect at this time of year and the Arts Council can help you take the plunge with our Art 101 Buying Guide written especially for you, the art curious. So read on to learn more about the art of buying art! First and most important – if you love something, go for it! Art is all about your personal taste and emotional experience, so don’t be shy if you really want that painting or photograph. And definitely don’t be afraid to ask questions! Art is meant to inspire conversation, and most artists appreciate the opportunity to talk about their work. If you are purchase-shy though and feel intimidated by some of the unfamiliar art terms, we have some pointers and definitions that will build your art-buying confidence. |
| Advice from Artists and Collectors: |
“There is no right or wrong way to buy art. I like to buy images that evoke a feeling a feeling or an emotional response. It could be any medium or subject matter as long as I like and find it visually appealing,” - Besty Jacaruso “People sometimes say that they don’t feel qualified to make a decision about whether or not a work of art is good...but most important, buyers should trust their intuition: if they love a piece, they will enjoy it, and that’s the most valuable aspect of owning art that I can think of.” – Linda Piuatti “If one doesn’t have confidence in his or her own eye then what fun would collecting be?” – Jack Banning “Some artists don’t consider photography an ‘art’…but to truly capture the essence of light and emotion, [it] takes talent, practice, hard work and knowledge…Photography gives us views of ourselves, our world in its own unique way.” – Linda Hubbard |
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Become a Member Today and support the 2008 Arts Fund. |
| Click here to donate now: |
| Or you can mail a check to: Dutchess County Arts Council 9 Vassar St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
| The 2007 Arts Fund will help the Arts Council provide funding for 12 of Dutchess County’s most valuable cultural assets, 20 community based projects, 8 Arts in Education programs, 4 individual artists and many valuable programs that spread the benefits of the arts to communities throughout Dutchess County. |
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Denise Bassen Denise Bassen/Denise Bonnet is a graduate of the Mannes College of Music, a recipient of a Helena Rubinstein scholarship grant, and a Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. She has sung in Oratorio and opera in New York, Europe, and locally, as soloist in the Mozart C Minor Mass, the Countess in the Marriage of Figaro, and Hansel in Hansel and Gretel. She has also produced and performed benefit concerts for the Howland Arts Center, the New Day Repertory Theater, and the Dutchess Interfaith Council. “I hope to convey music in a way that touches the listener viscerally to evoke joy, pathos, or comfort, and that ultimately transports the listener beyond the ordinary experience of life. As a teacher, I think about the teachers who influenced me, how a part of them has been incorporated into myself, and how I will be imparting that knowledge to my students. Each student has a unique touch, or voice, that must be developed, through technical study, musicianship, analysis and insight, with the goal to interpret or create music that engages the listener.” Denise studied organ at Vassar College and choral conducting at the Centre D'art Polyphonique in France, and has been an organist in the Hudson Valley for the past twelve years. She teaches keyboard and voice. Visit, www.denisebassen.com for more information, and recordings. |
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Members and contributors receive Artscene automatically by mail. To automatically receive each issue, click on the "Contribute Now" button at the top of the page to become a member. To receive a complimentary copy of the Winter 2008 guide send us an email with your mailing address to: info@artsmidhudson.org (please reference "Artscene Request" in the subject line ) or call 845-454-3222. |
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| The Dutchess County Arts Council is currently seeking candidates
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involves maintaining high-quality electronic and print communications,
such as weekly email newsletter, media releases and weekly newspaper
column, as well as supporting projects in arts advocacy and public
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| ANNOUNCEMENT | |
2008–2009 Arts-in-Education Local Capacity Building Program Applications Now Available! Application Deadline: The Arts in Education / Local Capacity Building Grant Program is a local arts in education funding program that is administered by the Dutchess County Arts Council. This program is funded and supported by the Local Capacity Building Initiative of the Arts in Education Program at the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Click on "Arts Council Grants" above for Application and Guidelines. |
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Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings) |
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Comite Mi Gente and Hudson River Health Care, in collaboration with St. John the Evangelist Church and with assistance from the Arts Council Folk Arts Program, are holding a Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings) program. In Latin cultures, Dia de los Reyes marks the end of the Christmas season. The Christmas celebration draws on many community resources to feature live and recorded music, traditional foods, and the traditional presentation by the Three Kings of gifts to children under the age of ten. Participants are invited to come and go throughout the afternoon. For additional information about the program, contact Romi Domoulin at 845-838-7076. |
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Chinese Festival for Kids |
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The Dutchess County Arts Council (DCAC) Folk Arts Program and Asian American Youth Committed to Excellence (AYCE, a Chinese culture youth group) presents an interactive program where children will learn about several aspects of traditional Chinese children's culture, especially as they relate to the Chinese New Year. |
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The twelve organizations which receive funding through the Arts Council's Arts Fund provide over 350,000 opportunities for members of our community to enjoy the arts. Those events combined with other cultural interactions help to generate about $40 million in economic activity every year in Dutchess County. Imagine what happens to that arts-based economic engine when you significantly cut the income – the fuel needed to run that engine. Answer: The economic generating activities slow down. Currently the arts in Dutchess County are facing draconian cuts from the county of about 68% at the same time that many arts organizations are dealing with reductions in funding from the state of 6% coming in 2009 with another 14% proposed for 2010. These cuts will be felt immediately in our communities as arts organizations will be forced to reduce the number of performances, classes, exhibitions and public festivals. These cuts will also drastically reduce the ability for innovative, new organizations to establish in our communities and will retard successful arts-based community development which has brought life back to many of our abandoned neighborhoods. Most unfortunate is what will happen to arts programming in our schools as cuts in arts funding are hitting at the same time as cuts in school funding. The reduction in arts programming in our schools due to these cuts will have a detrimental effect on the future achievement of students as an increasing number of college admissions officers and human resource managers are seeking applicants with arts training in their backgrounds. Furthermore without engaging afterschool activities like choir practice, play rehearsal, or media club we will see our children watching more television or getting into trouble as they will have nothing better to do. We could even see an increase in drop-out rates. Undeniably these are very difficult economic times and there are many demands on public dollars, however we cannot ignore the power of the arts to transform our lives economically, civically, and spiritually. And we cannot ignore the importance of public financing to the present and future of the arts in our region and in our country. Whatever happens on the public funding front, the arts community will need your support this year. So as you consider heading out for gift buying on Black Friday and the weeks following, consider purchasing works of art by local artists at local galleries. And when you are considering your holiday outings why not attend a live concert or play at one of the many terrific local venues. And when making your year-end donations don't forget those arts organizations that have meant so much to you and your family throughout the year. Contact the Arts Council at 845-454-3222 if you want to learn about how you can support and advocate on behalf of the arts in your community.
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Arts Council Launches Online Gallery |
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The Arts Council is pleased to announce we have a new online Gallery. Click the Gallery button to the left or access the site directly at http://gallery.artsmidhudson.org. The opening exhibition features the recipients of the 2006 Individual Artists' Fellowships in Sound and Digital Arts. |
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