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Advancing the Arts as essential to Life & Learning for All Nebraskans

Arts Advocacy Day - Expanded Program
Thursday, February 9th

Arts Advocacy Day is the one day each year that arts advocates, organization leaders, and patrons come together to speak with our Nebraska legislators about the importance of supporting the arts and arts education in our state.

This year's events kick off with the Arts Advocacy Breakfast at the State Capitol. The event starts at 8:15a.m. with an opportunity to talk directly with State Senators. Afterwards, advocates visit State Senators and their offices.

Using Data to Make Your Case for the Arts - Panel Presentation
10:00a.m.-11:15a.m. - Nebraska State Office Building, Lincoln

While you know that data can support telling policymakers, donors, and patrons about your organization’s impact on your community’s economy and well-being, it's not always easy to understand how to find and use data in the most effective way. This presentation includes representatives from WESTAF, the providers of Creative Vitality Suite, and arts organizations to demonstrate ways to find and use the data you want or need.

Lunch n' Learn - Tools for Supporting Arts & Creative Industries
noon-1:00p.m.- Nonprofit Hub, 14th & P Street, Lincoln

Grab a meal from nearby restaurants, then learn about technology the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) has to support your creative projects. Learn about application systems to effectively manage public art projects, residencies, exhibitions, arts shows, festivals, and fairs. Also learn about the progress of Independent Music on Tour (IMTour), a pilot program for Front Range musicians and nonprofit presenters.

Registration is only $12 to cover the cost of the continental breakfast and refreshments at the two presentations. All are welcome to attend! Click here to register.

Become an Arts Advocate - Join Nebraskans for the Arts
Support our advocacy efforts, recognition programs like the NebraskARTS Award, and communications like this e-newsletter. JOIN NOW and help us share the importance of arts for better schools and better communities.

P.S.: As a token of appreciation for being a member at the Friends or higher level, you will receive a piece of art and support Lakota artists from the Whiteclay area!

Opportunities in the Arts

Lincoln Theatre Alliance-1st Annual Audition Workshop
The Lincoln Theatre Alliance, a group of theatre organizations located within approximately 40 miles of Lincoln, is proud to present an Audition Workshop for all performers ages 14 and up. It will be held at UNL's Temple Building (12th & R Streets, Lincoln) on Sunday, January 22nd, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Learn More & Register.

Nebraska Dance Summit - Next Steps Facebook Group
Participants in last summer's Nebraska Dance Summit have created a Facebook group to network dance educators, artists, administrators and patrons. Join the Group to keep up and share dance activities in the state.

Lincoln Arts Council - Call for Proposals/Nominations
The Lincoln Arts Council has two upcoming deadlines for Lincoln-area artists.

The Kimmel Foundation Emerging Artist Award provides a two-week residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City and a $1,000 stipend to on emerging artist and one emerging writer. Applications are due by February 15, 2017.
Nominations for the Mayor's Arts Awards 2017 are being accepted until January 6, 2017. Projects, organizations or persons will be honored at the 39th annual awards ceremony in June.

Opera Omaha - Director of Marketing & Public Relations
An experienced manager is sought whose primary focus is to achieve Opera Omaha's audience development and ticket sales goals. Job Announcement.

Arts Incorporated - Part-time Graphic Designer
Arts Incorporated, located in Lincoln, is looking for a part-time staff member with graphic design skills to perform a variety of tasks. For a copy of the job description, please email artsinc@artsincorporated.org.

Union for Contemporary Arts - several positions
Several positions, including Program Assistant, Gallery Manager, and Communications Manager, are available in this arts organization committed to strengthening the creative culture of the greater Omaha area by providing direct support to local artists and increasing the visibility of contemporary art forms in north Omaha.

Spotlight on Student Achievement in the Arts
Nebraskans for the Arts honors a Nebraska student who has made outstanding achievements in the visual or performing arts.

A dance student with many accolades, Jordyn Worrell serves as a role model in the state for young dancers. Jordyn’s impact through dance in her school and community is why she is the Nebraskans for the Arts’ Student Spotlight in the Arts award winner.

Jordyn began dancing when she was three years old and loved it from the first time she stepped on the stage. She has worked hard over the past 15 years participating in dance classes and cheer and dance competitions. Jordyn won dance solo contests and has been part of three State Cheer Champions at Cozad. She was selected the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts’ Nebraska Young Artist Award Winner for Dance; Jordyn now attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

It’s Jordyn’s positive impact on young girls that’s truly amazing, says her nominator, Nebraskans for the Arts board member, Tom Gosinski. “Jordyn has helped at the local dance studio, been an assistant teacher, and is a great role model for the younger girls she’s worked with.”

Jordyn believes the arts are an important resource for improving herself and others. "Performing has given me great confidence and taught me how to let my personality shine through. I was fortunate enough to help teach at my dance studio the past four years. My dance career also aided me in my cheerleading career, where I was able to choreograph two State Cheer Championship routines."

In addition to her dance accolades, Jordyn was a Cozad High School Honor Roll Student, National Honor Society Member/Vice President, four year Cheerleader/Captain, seven year Student Congress/Council Member; Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Officer, and performed lots of community service.

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