Contra Costa Cultural Planning and Arts Council Project

02/09/2024

Yesterday, ARTSCCC and our fiscal sponsor Independent Arts & Media were recognized by the Board of Supervisors as the official local arts agency!

Thank Glenn Kimball, Contra Costa County Community & Media Relations Specialist, for taking this beautiful photo!

Front row from left to right:
Donté Clark, Jenny E. Balisle, Silvia Ledezma, Kate Sibley, @ Supervisor Federal Glover, Michele Seville, Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis, Cordon Concepts, and Supervisor Gioia's West County News/Events

Back row from left to right:
Lisa Burger, Dave Thomas, Senior Deputy County Administrator Lara DeLaney, Roger Renn, Chris Holmes, Tony Tamayo, and Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson

California Arts Council California Humanities Zellerbach Family Foundation East Bay Community Foundation

02/07/2024

Pleased to share photo from yesterday's Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting when they declared Arts Contra Costa County - artsccc to be the official local arts agency and State-Local Partner.
Photo by Glenn Kimball, Contra Costa County Community & Media Relations Specialist.

Front row from left to right:
Donté Clark, Jenny Balisle, Silvia Ledezma, Kate Sibley, Supervisor Federal Glover, Michele Seville, Diane Burgis, Jose Cordon, and Supervisor John Gioia

Back row from left to right:
Lisa Burger, Dave Thomas, Senior Deputy County Administrator Lara DeLaney, Roger Renn, Chris Holmes, Tony Tamayo, and Supervisor Ken Carlson

02/05/2024

To all of our followers: We will be closing this page within the next 30 days because our work is complete. We encourage you now to follow Arts Contra Costa County - artsccc, which was selected as the new countywide arts council. You can also visit their website to learn more about them, sign up for their e-mail list, and find links to their other social media sites: https://www.artsccc.com/?fbclid=IwAR316rDaEEz24ILoBAVIBqRQPFXQPAIxTDK_-rpuCcWFAqBxkEgr51bWhi8

01/24/2024

Three Contra Costa County organizations have been awarded funding in the latest round of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts:
Veteran Comic Con, Hercules $10,000
East Bay Center for the Arts, Richmond $50,000
Richmond Art Center $25,000

The NEA is pleased to announce the first round of grants for FY24 to organizations in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico and Literature Fellowships for creative writing and translation.

01/22/2024

Congratulations to Christy Chan, a Richmond-based artist, on receiving a 2024 Creative Capital award, announced today! More about her and her project here: https://creative-capital.org/projects/this-way-in/
More about the other 2024 awardees here: https://creative-capital.org/press/announcing-the-2024-creative-capital-awardees-in-visual-arts-film/

01/17/2024

01/13/2024

Public Art opportunities in the City of Richmond…

01/05/2024

JOB OPENING: Watercolor Instructor
Contra Costa County, CA
Position Description
OASIS Center International, a 501(c)(3) working with at-risk, low income schools in Contra Costa County, is looking for a part-time Watercolor Instructor to teach weekly lessons in a high school classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in watercolor painting and teaching, with the ability to inspire and engage students of diverse backgrounds. This position involves instructing individuals within the court and community school system, fostering creativity, and providing a positive and supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities:
● Develop and Implement Curriculum: Design and implement a comprehensive watercolor painting curriculum that aligns with the needs and skill levels of high school students.
● Instruction: Conduct engaging and informative watercolor classes for high school students, utilizing effective teaching methods and adapting to various learning styles. Provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their skills and develop their artistic abilities.
● Class Management: Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes creativity, respect, and collaboration. Manage class materials and resources efficiently, ensuring a safe and organized learning space.
● Communication: Communicate effectively with students and school staff regarding class schedules, progress, and any relevant information. Collaborate with other instructors and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.
● Professional Development: Stay informed about current trends, techniques, and innovations in watercolor painting and art education. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
Qualifications:
● Must have a passion for the arts and under-served communities
● Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of youth development
● Ability to work with diverse student populations, including those within the court and community school system.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices
● Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the school
Required Level of Education:
● B.A. Degree and above (preferred)
Supplement Information:
● Live Scan (Fingerprinting) and Background check
● Tuberculosis screening conducted prior to employment
● Job Types: Independent Contractor, Part-time, Contract
● Compensation: $125.00 per session
To be considered for the position, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at [email protected].
**To learn more about OASIS Center International, please visit our website, oasisarts.org**

01/04/2024

Check out this job at Town of Danville:

12/08/2023

Casting notice, Bay Area w/travel
AlterTheater Ensemble https://www.altertheater.org/ is currently Seeking Actors for a Navajo centered Production - A Boarding School Play

Venue: 2-4 sites across Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, and potentially San Francisco Counties.

Writer: Blossom Johnson

Location: SF Bay Area, California

Union status/agreement: AEA Bay Area Theater (BAT) Agreement

Co-Artistic Directors: Eric Avery, Karen A. Smith

Director: Daniel Leeman Smith

Casting director: Karen A. Smith, [email protected]

Rehearsal Dates: Beginning March 4, 2024

Opening Date: April 6, 2024

Closing Date: April 28, 2024

Rate of pay: $3600-$4000, housing & travel provided for non-local artists:$400/week for 5 weeks of rehearsal (20 hours/week) and 4 weeks of performances (4 shows/week)

Storyline/Synopsis:
A Boarding School Play is a humorous and poignant exploration of the clash and harmony between tradition and modernity, set in a contemporary prep school that was formerly a boarding school on the Navajo Reservation in 2001/2002. With the backdrop of the events of 9/11 and the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, four very typical teenage girls participate in a traditional song and dance group to reconnect with their Navajo heritage. Along the way, they encounter the spirited opinions of their teachers, the ghosts of the school’s history, and the visions of their future in this uplifting and powerful story.

Characters

ROSIE 18, Female. Navajo. A pageant queen and admires Radmilla Cody.

KAYLENE 18, Female. Navajo. Comes from a long line of warriors and unsure about her future. Strong familiarity with the Diné-Bizaad language is preferred for this character.

SHAWNA 17, Female. Navajo. Applied to Dartmouth and strives to lead like Annie Dodge
Wauneka.

JOLENE 17, Female. Navajo. An athlete with Olympic dreams and hopes to meet Billy Mills.

Ms. B 65-70, Female. A traditional Navajo woman who leads the Song n’ Dance Group.
Strong familiarity with the Diné-Bizaad language is preferred for this character.

Ms. K 40s, Female. An educated Navajo woman.

Audition/Submission Instructions: Prepare and submit BOTH of the following.

A 1(one) minute self-tape monologue and a 1(one) minute self-tape sharing something funny that has happened to you.

Please submit self-tapes to: [email protected]

Priority submission deadline: Dec 11 @ 5pm Please note: submissions will be accepted after the deadline. However, an audition slot cannot be guaranteed.

Zoom Callback Dates: December 16, 2:30p-6:30p PT & 17 12p-5p PT

The Bay Area's Best Established and Emerging Theater Artists

12/06/2023

Are you a part of an arts organization in Contra Costa County? Are you interested in connecting with a broader audience and other arts organizations? Get on the Map today and share it with your collaborators, community partners, and other leaders of community arts organizations in the county so they can get on the map too. https://mapartscontracosta.org/ A huge thank you to the Lesher Foundation and Zellerbach Foundation for launching this initiative! Have questions about the project? Contact them at [email protected]

10/19/2023

Submissions for the 2024 Creative Youth Awards are now open through December 13, 2023! The Bay Area Creative Foundation is awarding $100,000 to Bay Area high school artists in creative writing, dance, film, music performance, original music, photography, and visual art.

In addition to the opportunity to receive a cash award, every qualifying artist who submits to the CYAs will receive a free year-long membership to MasterClass and will be included in our online Creative Gallery.

Submissions will be capped at the first 2,500 received. Students are limited to 1 entry. There is no cost to enter. Read our FAQs & Official Rules here.

Bay Area high school artists can submit their entry through the links on our website.

For additional resources, check out the CYA Toolkit, which includes digital copies of the official posters for the 2024 Creative Youth Awards and the information sheet, available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Subscribe to our newsletter for CYA updates here!

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. If your students or youth participants have any questions, please direct them to email [email protected]. We're excited to see this year's submissions!