Arts Council reaches out to artists in March

The Arts Council of Greater New Haven announces an opportunity for artists of all media to meet with AC staff for career guidance on issues such as: exhibition space/opportunities, finding performance/rehearsal space, and promoting your own work or creative events and activities. 

Shola Cole, Coordinator of Community Programs, and Debbie Hesse, Director of Artists Services & Programs, will both be available for one-on-one appointments for three Thursdays in March, at the following locations:

• Studio 756, 756 Chapel Street: Thursday, March 15, 2-5 pm
• The Grove, 71 Orange Street: Thursday, March 22, 2-5 pm
• Wilson Branch Library, 303 Washington Avenue: Thursday, March 29, 2-5 pm (Parking Lot)

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Last minute opportunity to meet David Samuels TODAY

David Samuels, contributor to The New Yorker, Harper's, The Atlantic, and many other leading publications, one of the great young stars of literary journalism, is in New Haven today.
He will be speaking at the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale, at 4:30 pm today, Feb. 22. The event is free and open to the public.

In a long review essay in The Nation,  the critic John Palattella wrote that Samuels' achievement was  "staggering" and compared his work favorably to that of Didion and Tom Wolfe: "Like Didion, Samuels investigates the vortex of American life, a  feeling of weightlessness and existential drift that can swallow people  whole, but he reports on it in an entirely different manner."--Mark Oppenheimer

Become a citizen scientist and help document the urban ecology at Yale

You are invited to become a Citizen Scientist for Yale. On March 1, noon-1 pm, join experts from the Yale Peabody Museum and representatives from the Office of Sustainability to learn how to become a successful citizen scientist.

You will find out when and where to collect data, how to submit data, and how the information will be used to develop a strong understanding of the urban ecology of the Yale campus. Registered citizen scientists may make observations, record and submit data on a regular basis. For novice bird watchers, there will be a follow-up session (date and time TBD) at the Peabody Museum to learn how to identify many of the common campus birds.

RSVP by 5 pm on Feb. 28. (There will be another opportunity on March 26 if that works better for you.)

Long Wharf seeking student portraits for exhibit in May

Student self portraits will be displayed in Mainstage Lobby during the run of My Name is Asher Lev (May 2-27).
Students in grades K-12 are eligible; any medium may be used to capture one or all of the following: Who they are now; who the world says they are supposed to be; what they secretly aspire to be; a triptych of their personal, public and dream self.  Art Work must have the words “I am” at the top of the page and student's name clearly visible at the bottom. 11 x 17 max,   8 x 10 min. Submissions must be received by April 30 at 3 pm at Long Wharf Theatre, Attn Annie DiMartino, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven CT 06511. Questions? Contact Annie DiMartino.

Financial insider talks about Too Big To Fail tonight at 6

Emily Eisenlohr discusses the findings contained in her recent book Fairy Tale Capitalism: Fact and Fiction Behind Too Big To Fail.  Are we continuing to harbor a delusion? 

Tonight, Feb. 22, at 6 pm at the Main Library. Read more.

Consultant needed to lead strategic planning effort

Blackstone Library in Branford is seeking qualified professionals to lead a strategic planning effort. The RFP can be accessed online here or contact Library Director Kathy Rieger at 203-488-1441 x 312.

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And remember that the library is a Cooperating Collection for the Foundation Center, providing public access to the Foundation Directory Online.  Call Seth for details: 203-946-7431.

International Festival of Arts and Ideas Call For Artists

Applications are currently being accepted from local and regional artists for a variety of performance opportunities on stage or in activity tents. Deadline is March 15.
Submissions are invited from all disciplines including music, theater, dance, and storytelling, especially from artists performing original work, for performance slots on weekend afternoons during the Festival (June 16, 17, 23, 24, 30). See Festival website for details.

Closer to Free Ride to benefit Smilow Cancer Hospital

This second annual bike fundraiser is planned for Sept. 8. Three safe and scenic routes of 25, 62.5 and 100 miles will travel through Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, Old Saybrook, Wallingford and Westbrook.
Each participating cyclist must raise a minimum of $500 to ride. The goal is to raise $1 million to help expand cancer research and clinical programs at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New-Haven.  Rider and volunteer registrations open March 1. Click here for more information.

Entries in this year's Library Poetry Contest due March 1

Cash prizes -- publishing opportunity -- reception for finalists and winners -- Get creative! Entry guidelines here.

Ms. Foundation Fellowship Opportunity

The Ms. Foundation for Women has launched a new fellowship program that provides the opportunity for one dynamic leader to leverage their resources and support to develop strategies to shift the cultural conditions that enable inequality to thrive. Special interest in projects with potential for large-scale structural change in the areas of child care, reproductive health or child sexual abuse. Read more.

Changes Coming to Sales of Sealed Tickets

Sealed ticket games are a popular and effective fundraising item for nonprofit organizations across the state. Any Connecticut charitable, civic, educational, fraternal, veterans’ or religious organization, volunteer fire department or grange, can apply to the Dept. of Consumer Protection’s Gaming Division for a permit, allowing the organization to sell Connecticut sealed ticket games as fundraising items.
A new law authorizes the Gaming Division to permit privately owned sealed ticket distributors, beginning this spring. For information on purchasing sealed tickets, email the Gaming Division  or call 860-713-6140.

Shoreline Arts Alliance Call for Entries for 31st Annual Juried Photography Competition & Exhibition

IMAGES is the oldest annual, statewide, juried competition and exhibition open to all Connecticut photographers. The Shoreline Arts Alliance will  accept submissions for the 31^st annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition at the Mill Gallery of the Guilford Art Center on Friday, March 23, 5-8pm; Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25, 10am - 4pm.  203-453-3890 or donita@shorelinearts.org.

Free yoga class at Fresh Feb. 26

1:30-3 PM at Erector Square, 319 Peck St., New Haven. All levels welcome. No need to pre-register - just show up 10 minutes early. There will be mats available.

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New Haven Animal Shelter FUNdraiser Sunday, Feb. 19

Last year more than 900 abandoned, often injured and/or malnourished, animals found temporary shelter at the Robin I. Kroogman Animal Shelter in New Haven. Animal lovers are invited to come together to help replenish the medical fund at the shelter at the annual Makin' Woofie fundraiser on Feb. 19, at noon at the New Haven Lawn Club. 

This year's special guest is Larry Levin, author of the bestselling book, OOGIE, THE DOG ONLY A FAMILY COULD LOVE--and, of course, Oogie himself. 

Tickets ($60) must be purchased by Feb. 14 for the Feb. 19 event. For details, call 203-387-7651.

Donations may be sent to The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, PO Box 9056, Brewery St. Station, New Haven 06532.

Upcoming Probono Partnership Workshops

Starting a Nonprofit:  Myths & Realities
March 6 | noon-2 | free  | Teleconference

Determine if becoming a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity is the best choice for your organization.  The speaker will discuss the pros and cons of forming a nonprofit organization, the benefits and responsibilities of being incorporated and tax exempt, the alternatives to filing for tax exemption, and the responsibilities of a nonprofit board.       Presented by Christine Michelle Duffy, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Partnership
Click here to register. 
              
Legal Issues in Reviewing Nonprofit Websites
March 20 | noon-1:30 | $20 | Teleconference

Addresses key legal issues surrounding use of websites, i.e., what tools can you use to manage website-related risks in an increasingly complex online environment? Why is having appropriate documentation in place with vendors and suppliers of website-related services important? Why is it important for every nonprofit website to have terms and conditions and a privacy policy? Presented by Geoffrey G. Gussis, Esq. and Tracey M. Child, Esq., Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland and Perrett

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Arts and Writing Competition for HS Students

THEME: AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH   Throughout the historic struggle for African American freedom, resistance to oppression has been ongoing. Grass roots organizing and the tireless efforts of President Obama continue to combat racism, poverty and social injustices. Today's youth movement is joining the struggle.
High School students are invited to submit artwork, essay, poem or song expressing
a vision for the future. How can being involved in the struggle for freedom and equality bring positive change to an individual's life and to the larger community?

Requirements: Art work - Paper size  12" x 18" max.
Essay, poem or song - 2 pages max.

Entries must be received by 5 pm on Friday, Feb. 17.
Name, address, phone, email, age, school must be included

Mail to: People's World
37 Howe St., New Haven CT 06511

Information: 203-624-8664


Gift certificates  and recognition prizes will be awarded on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4 pm at the New Haven Peoples Center during the 38th Annual African American History Month Celebration sponsored by the People's World. All entries will be recognized. (If requested, entries will be returned on Feb. 26)

This competition is sponsored annually by the People's World in Connecticut to remember the lives and work of Dalzenia Henry and Virginia Henry who devoted themselves to the young people of New Haven and to making a better future.

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Apply now for Arte scholarships to Latino individuals interested in the arts

Awards can be for tuition assistance, lessons, workshops or the purchase of supplies. Applicants must be of Latino descent, have lived in Connecticut for a minimum of one year and have shown participation in or an aptitude toward the arts.

Read more here or call 203-469-4536.