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

Updated Resource: What School Leaders Can Do To Increase Arts Education

Building on its first release in 2011, this updated guide offers three concrete actions school leaders can take to increase the arts in education in their schools. Each action is supported by low- or no-cost strategies that school leaders have used and found effective. Download Report

Career Opportunities
The Willa Cather Foundation is seeking a Marketing & Program Coordinator to bring awareness about the organization and its programs, and assist in selecting programs and exhibits.

Lincoln Arts Council is seeking an Event and Program Manager to coordinate its recurring events, programs, and help with marketing and promotion. Contact lacdirector@artsscene.org for more information on the position.

Loves Jazz and Art Center is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and operational overview to achieve the organization's goals.

The Bemis Center has several openings: Administrative Assistant, Development Assistant, and Program Director. Learn more details and how to apply for these positions at their website.

Rep. Don Bacon & staff visit artist Amy Haney's studio

Art Roundtable with Rep. Bacon Visits the Omaha Makerhood District

Nebraskans for the Arts had the opportunity to provide an update to Representative Don Bacon on arts-related activities in Congressional District 2.

Lyn Ziegenbein, Future Forward LLC, provided updates on the creative community developing in the Omaha Makerhood District. Andy Saladino, Omaha Creative Institute, informed the Congressman about their programs and services to help artists become self-sustaining and more entrepreneurial. Mike Markey, Deputy Director with the Nebraska Arts Council, provided information on the District 2 projects receiving National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding, and there was an update on the NEA's Creative Forces project, which incorporates the arts in the healing of military service menbers and veterans.

The Roundtable concluded with a tour of the Omaha Makerhood District and visits with artists and businesses. We thank the Congressman for his interest in the arts in his District and Lyn Ziegenbein for hosting this event and tour.

NAC Seeking Qualified Grant Reviewers for Panelist Roster
The Nebraska Arts Council is looking for artists, arts lovers, and arts administrators to join the roster of talented evaluators for their Mini Grant program. If you are interested, Submit Your Information Here, using the Username: NACEval, Password: Panelist2018.

Bring Free Outdoor Concerts to Your Town or City

Deadline: September 25, 2018

Applications are opening July 17 for the 2019 Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards! This grant supports free outdoor concerts in small to mid-sized towns and cities across the country, as a means to revitalize public spaces and bring people together. For more information, visit www.levittamp.org.

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Nebraskans for the Arts relies on you, our supporters, to do the advocacy we do and keep the arts and creativity growing in Nebraska. Membership starts at only $25. DONATE NOW and help us share the importance of the arts for better schools and better communities.

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