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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FilAm ARTS Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internships 2009

Through a generous grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Getty Foundation, the Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts & Culture (FilAm ARTS) is offering two (2) paid internships for undergraduates this summer. Both summer internships are 10-week, full-time paid positions ($3,500 gross salary) that are great opportunities for undergraduates to gain experience in special event planning, public relations, and community arts production.

In accordance with guidelines set by The Getty Foundation Grant Program and the L.A. County Arts Commission, candidates must be:

o Members of underrepresented groups, particularly individuals of Asian, African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent.

o Students currently enrolled as undergraduates who either reside or attend college in Los Angeles County, who will have completed at least one semester of college by June 2009, or who will complete their undergraduate degree by September 1, 2009.

o Candidates are not required to have demonstrated previous commitment to the visual arts.

TO APPLY FOR THESE INTERNSHIPS: To apply, please email the following: 1) a resumé, 2) a cover letter explaining reason for interest and addressing how you meet the eligibility guidelines for the internship set by the program, and, 3) 2 references. Please indicate to which internship you are applying.

EMAIL your application materials to: Jilly Canizares, Executive Director, at jilly@filamarts.org by: May 8, 2009.

*** JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

1. Festival Assistant Intern – Under the supervision of Festival Co-Directors, the intern will be working with curators, community leaders, government agencies, and artists to facilitate the production of the 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture. The intern will develop a deeper understanding of the work involved in nonprofit arts administration and will better understand the use of the arts in creating dialogue and as a powerful tool in community-building. The intern will develop office, interpersonal, technical and business skills that can be utilized in future careers, i.e. meeting coordination, public speaking and database management. Intern responsibilities will include:

· Providing administrative support and follow-up on production logistics with city & county offices, community organization partners, and others.

· Processing and coordinating curator and artist contracts.

· Coordinate bi-monthly production meetings for the curators, artists and key volunteers.

· Follow-up on key production deadlines and needs.

2. Pilipino Artists Network Intern -  Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the intern will be working with artists of multiple disciplines and community leaders to facilitate the visual arts component of the 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture. The intern will develop a deeper understanding of the work involved in nonprofit arts administration and will better understand the role of the arts in creating dialogue and as a powerful tool in community-building. The intern will develop office, interpersonal, technical and business skills that can be utilized in future careers, i.e. meeting coordination, public speaking and database management.

Responsibilities of the PAN Intern will include assistance with:

· Outreach to artists, arts organizations, arts patrons, and audiences.

· Process artist applications and submissions, coordinate travel and other arrangements for visiting artists;

· Exhibition coordination, installation and de-installation, including coordinating special needs/requirements, ensuring proper venue preparation, and communication with special contractors;

· Program book production, coordination of copy and images, and interaction with the graphic designer;

· Promotion of all programs, including assisting with the production and distribution of press releases and announcements;

*** ABOUT FILAM ARTS & THE FESTIVAL OF PHILIPPINE ARTS & CULTURE: The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts & Culture (FilAm ARTS) is a multi-disciplinary, community arts, public benefit organization whose mission is to advance the understanding of the arts and diverse cultural heritage of Filipinos in the United States through presentation, education, and arts services. With three public programs namely: 1) the 18th annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, 2) the California-statewide Pilipino Artists Network, and 3) Eskuwela Kultura — FilAm ARTS’ organizational purpose is to engage diverse publics in cultural arts production as a synergistic venue for community and individual self-empowerment.

The annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) was initiated by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department in 1992 in response to the growing multicultural constituency of the city. After 3 years, FPAC was ceded to the community and today, is the largest presenter of Philippine arts and culture in Southern California in collaboration with more than 100 local organizations, involving over 300 traditional, contemporary, literary, visual and performing artists, 200 volunteers and attracting over 20,000 participants from all over the nation.

The Pilipino Artists Network is a California-statewide initiative that aims to: provide supportive connections between artists and organization, strengthen artists’ understanding and use of production, marketing and distribution strategies, and develop as many avenues that will support artists of Filipino heritage.

For more info, log onto: www.filamarts.org.

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Center for Cultural Innovation – Workshops REGISTER NOW!

The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a partner of FIlAm ARTS, begin the next Business of Art workshops this week, through June.

Business of Art(TM)
Entrepreneurial Training for Artist

Artists and creative entrepreneurs who take CCI’s signature program, Business
of Art (TM)learn key business skills that provide them with the knowledge
and resources to help advance their art, develop their ideas and
increase their financial independence. Business of Art (TM)classes are
taught by a variety of business leaders with experience in both
corporate and non-profit entities.

Students learn key concepts involved in goal setting, strategic planning,
marketing and self-promotion, money management, legal issues and project
financing.
In addition to classroom training, all Business of Art (TM)students
participate in
counseling sessions with leading arts and business professionals.

The  next Business of Art(TM) course will begin in April 2009.
Enrollment is limited to  25 students.

Session 1:Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-9:30pm
Work Like an Artist, Think Like an  Entrepreneur – Setting Your Personal
Goals
Session 2: Tuesday, April 28,  6:30-9:30pm
Planning, Plain and Simple
Session 3: Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-9:30pm
Marketing and Self-Promotion
Session 4: Tuesday, May 12, 6:30-9:30pm
Legal Issues for Artists
Session 5: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-9:30pm
Budgeting and Money Management
Session 6: Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Financing Your Project – Getting  Grants, Loans and Other Funding
Session 7: Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 – 9:30pm
Cluster Counseling  and Final Wrap-Up

Date: Tuesday’s,  starting  April 21, 2009 6:30-9:30pm – through  June 2,
2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Japanese  American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San
Pedro St,
Little Tokyo, near  Downtown Los Angeles
Cost: $210 (Non  Member) / $185 (BOA/CCI Members) The fee includes the
Business
of Art(TM)  Workbook., The Business of Art: An
Artist’s Guide to Profitable Self-Employment.

Register Now!
https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/Shopping/Shopping.aspx?Cart=0&Site=CCI

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25th Annual Visual Communications Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

2009 marks the Silver Anniversary of the Visual Communications Asian Pacific Film Festival, taking place April 30th-May 7th, 2009.

The Filipino films featured in this year’s FilmFest are all must see’s! FilAm ARTS is a Community Co-Sponsor of the Filipino feature-length films screening at this year’s FilmFest: Kolorete, 100, Jay and Manilatown Is In the Heart. We have a quantity of tickets available for these films at a discounted $10 each (general admission is $12 per film) Please contact dion@filamarts.org by 5pm April 27th to reserve tickets under FilAm ARTS.

Kolorete – A drama set in the Philippines centered around soprano Asuncion and the events that surround her visit to a rural town. Sunday May 3, Directors Guild of America Theatre 2

100 - A multiple award-winner at the 2008 Cinemalaya Film Festival and the winner of the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival’s prestigious Audience Award in the New Currents competition, 100 marks an assured directorial debut by Chris Martinez, a screenwriter by trade. Saturday May 2nd, 12noon, Laemmle’s Sunset 5

Manilatown is in the Heart/Sounds of New Hope – Manilatown is in the Heart documents cultural activist Al Robles “as and  “his wanderings while he tells the manong’s tales of isolation, struggle, and merriment.” This film is paired with a documentary of a new-generation cultural activist, Kiwi, in Sounds of New Hope, directed by emerging Filipino filmmaker, Eric Tandoc. Saturday, May 2, 6:30pm – Directors Guild of America, Theatre 2

Jay – A gay schoolteacher, Jay is brutally murdered and the story begins with a reality TV show that documents Jay’s death. Short film Husk, directed by Ivy Universe Baldoza, is also featured. Wednesday May 6, 9:30pm, Laemmle’s Sunset 5

Also be sure to check out:

Cinema Musica! - Filipinos are well-represented with 6 pieces in this year’s Music Video presentation! Former FPAC Volunteer Coordinator Joel Quizon’s Here by the Miles Approach heads up the list! Also included are Crooks and Rooks by Bambu, directed by Patricio Ginelsa Tuesday May 5th, 7:30pm  at the Downtown Independent

Ballad Of Marco Rey – Marco Rey, a wildly popular singing sensation, suddenly withdraws from the scene with no apparent explanation. On the eve of his comeback, an entertainment reporter tries to find out the real truth behind Marco Rey. Directed by Jim Herr. Monday May 4 7pm at the Downtown Independent

See you there!!!

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So here’s a head-nod to the legend.

Opening Reception:
April 25th, 2009
2pm-9pm

Free

All ages welcome.

Resident DJ:
DJ Phatrick

LIMITED EDITION ”Because Your Mama Said So” Mr. T-shirts available. Limited edition! Make sure you cop one before they are all sold out!
Original Hip Hop Chocolates REPRESENTING!
Artists:
179
Aidger 34
Alfie Numeric
Anthony Montemar
Antonio Pelayo
Beatrock
Chris Santos
CODAK
COMAH
Fabius
FOOD ONE
Ganyan
HEX ONE
James Malone
JayskiOne
Jerrell Conner
KEMST
Khary Finch
Larsen Garma
The Lone Vagina
Manila Ryce
Mark Canto
MECA ISA
Mike Virata
Nic Cowan
Nick Wildermuth
Nocty
Pancho Abalos
Ryan Spence
Sadie Barnett
SANO
SHERM
SICKdotONE
Simbulan
Son Cleva
Stuter
Thomas Messenger
Timoi
WOMACK
and many more to be added!
In addition to our party, we are celebrating Bambu x Fatgum’s Collaboration: “A Peaceful Riot” EP Release Party

Live Performances by:

Bambu
The CounterParts Crew
Otayo Dubb
Power Struggle
The Aesthetics Crew
The Committee

As if that were not enough, we are also proud to announce that the world premiere of The Park’s Finest’s (Johneric Concordia) BBQ rig will be on-site, providing our guests a chance to try out the next foodie rage of 2009- a mobile BBQ restaurant.

BBQ plates will be for sale, along with CD’s, T-Shirts, and Artwork!

Discount presale BBQ/CD/T-shirt combo packs will be available online at www.beatrock.com
For more information, please contact Dave Araquel at dave@beatrock.com or Alfie Ebojo at alfie@alfienumeric.com

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