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	LOCAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT online newsletter March 2006 in this issue... What is Local Arts Development? Welcome to Local News the online publication for the Local Arts Development Program at the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Target Community Meeting: Learn how Target supports your local community and how your organization can apply for a grant from Target. news briefs... Grant Deadline for Organizations and Schools is March 23, 2006. For more information, go to the Guide to Grants. calendar... April 18, 2006 - Governor's Arts Awards Dinner Camelback Inn, Paradise Valley For more information, call 602-253-6535 or email artsawards@AZCitizensfortheArts.org. May 22-25, 2006 - Grant Review Panels ASU Memorial Union For more information, call 602-255-5882 or email info@azarts.gov. contact us... Arizona Commission on the Arts the state arts agency Mitch Menchaca, Local Arts Development Director 602-229-8229, mmenchaca@azarts.gov www.azarts.gov/localarts www.azarts.gov printer friendly copy... Click here for a printer friendly copy You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to download. Click here to download it. This will allow for setup on both PC and MAC, new and old versions.			What is Local Arts Development? In 1974, the Commission’s Expansion Arts program, serving Arizona ’s ethnic populations began. It was the first state program of its kind in the country. The program encouraged the presentation and preservation of Arizona ’s rich ethnic traditions. The Expansion Arts initiative was created by the National Endowment for the Arts. Expansion Arts has changed to Local Arts Development. The Local Arts Development Program works in partnership to conceptualize, research, design and implement programs that have a long-term impact on a local level in underserved, ethnic, rural and emerging communities for organizations and individuals; and to develop programs to impact the work of the local arts agencies around the state. Local Arts Development Grants and Programs (click on the links below to take you to the full program description) Local Arts Agencies (Councils/Commissions) Festivals Arts Link to Tourism and the Economy International Arts Program General Operating Support (GOS I Performing Arts, Tribal Museums, Ethnic Organizations, Locals) Folk Arts Cultural Diversity (Information on the Cultural Diversity Plan for Organizations) Welcome to Local News This online newsletter from ACA is published periodically and intends to provide you with current, important information from the field and to support vital, substantive programs throughout the State. Please feel free to send your comments and requests for content information. We look forward to serving your interests and needs. Tell us what you think of Local Arts, send us a story or suggest something you'd like to see in the next issue. Email any submissions to localarts@azarts.gov. Target Community Workshop Dear Arizona Arts Organization Leader: Recently I met with representatives from Target. They are interested in knowing what your organization is doing in Arizona and are coming to town to hold a Target Community Meeting. The information on the gathering is below. As you know, the Target Corporation is a great friend of the arts across our country. Please consider taking the time to attend this important convening hosted by Target. All my best, Bob Booker Executive Director Arizona Commission on the Arts What: Target Community Meeting: Learn how Target supports your local community and how your organization can apply for a grant from Target. Date: Thursday, March 30 • Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Phoenix Public Library •1221 N. Central Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85004 RSVP: Shashanna.Slack@Target.com or telephone: 510-574-1025. This document is available in alternate formats by contact the Arizona Commission on the Arts at 602-255-5882.