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GLOSSARY A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z Arts Service Organization - An organization which provides services to its members and/or the community at large, such as technical assistance, research, promotion and marketing, networking, advocacy, workshops and conferences and other professional development. Arts service organizations generally do not produce or present artwork. Arts Standards - Standards adopted by the Arizona State Board of Education which identify what students should know and be able to do in the arts at specific points in their academic careers; they specifically focus on Creating Art; Art in Context; and Art as Inquiry. For complete standards documents, see www.ade.az.state.us. Folk Arts - There are many different interpretations of what folk art is, or who is a "folk artist." Folk Art is defined as artistic and cultural traditions shared by a group and maintained over time. Folk groups can be defined by a wide variety of factors such as occupation, recreation, religion, ethnicity, or geography. When folklorists study a folk group, they explore the group’s customs, beliefs, technical skills, handicrafts, arts, rituals, and oral traditions. However, people often think of the Folk Arts as something “other” people have, most of us participate in several folk groups during an ordinary day. Whenever we join a club or play on a team, for instance, we partake in recreational Folk Arts. Similarly, family and community Folk Arts influence the way we celebrate holidays and birthdays. One common misconception about the Folk Arts is that it is old-fashioned or obsolete. While some traditions have a long history, older customs change and new Folk Arts constantly emerges. Sometimes change comes from within an established folk group, such as when children invent a new game or a boat builder utilizes technological innovations. Other times, change comes from outside a region’s traditional folk groups. When members of an ethnic group migrate to a new area, for example, the Folk Arts of both groups often changes. Folk Arts, in other words, is a dynamic process rather than something set in stone. While this definition is one of may for the term, others can be found on the Web. For some of these definitions, please use the URL provided. What is Folk Art? Guest Artist/Consultant - An individual artist, artist ensemble or consultant who is not an employee of the Sponsor Organization, selected to carry out an After-School, Community or Education Project. Interdisciplinary - Interdisciplinary artists or projects are those in which a single artist or artist ensemble combines two or more artistic disciplines (such as dance and poetry); or in which artists or artist ensembles from different disciplines collaborate to produce a project which integrates their different artforms. Large Arts Organization - A producing or presenting organization, generally with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or more, which currently receives support through the Arizona Commission on the Arts' Basic Aid program. Lecture/Demonstration - An activity, generally 45-60 minutes in length, in which an artist or artist ensemble provides examples and explanation of their artform to a group of people. Lecture/demonstrations may be formally staged or as a less structured activity in a small space, and may be interactive. Local Arts Council/Commission - Local arts agencies, also referred to as LAA's. A municipal, regional or private non-profit organization, designated by its municipality, region or county to advise and implement municipal/regional/county arts policy. Composed of volunteer members of the public, usually appointed, they may also have professional staff. In addition to policy advisement, they may make grants, provide public programs, present or produce the arts, manage facilities, coordinate public art programs, assess community cultural needs, and provide a variety of other activities in response to community needs. Matching Grant/Project Grant - A cash award, made to an organization to carry out a specific project, and which must be matched, generally at least dollar-for-dollar, by the sponsor organization. Different types of Commission project grants may have different match requirements; all grant funds and matching funds are to pay for specific, eligible fees. Eligible types of Matching/Project Grants include:
Per Diem - A specific amount paid by a sponsor organization to an artist or artist ensemble for lodging and meal expenses while they carry out a project outside their community of residence. Per diem amounts may be included as eligible fees in a grant application, and must be specifically agreed to between the artist/artist ensemble and the sponsor organization. Presenter/Presenting Organization - An arts organization in any discipline, or combination of disciplines, which selects or curates artwork created by artists or artist ensembles outside of their organization and which presents it to their community. Examples include community concert associations, nonprofit galleries and organizations or departments which present series of writers' readings. Producer/Producing Organization - An arts organization in any discipline which creates artwork. Examples include orchestras and chamber music ensembles, theatre companies which cast and stage productions and publishers. Project Grant/Matching Grant - See Matching Grant/Project Grant Residency - A multi-day project in a school, after-school program or community in which an artist or artist ensemble is "in residence," providing activities to one or multiple groups which introduce them to, or expand their understanding of, the artist/ensemble's artform and artistic process. Residencies often provide sequential experiences for participants, and can run any length, from a few days to a year. School Assembly - An activity provided by an artist or artist ensemble, usually 30-60 minutes in length, to a large group of preK-12 students. Assemblies require adequate setup and teardown time, often require technical support (such as amplification and lighting) and provide a sample or overview of the artist/ensemble's artform and presentation of their work. Service - A single activity, generally running from 30-60 minutes in length, provided by an artist or artist ensemble. Services may be workshops, teacher or staff inservice activities, school assemblies, mini-performances/readings, speaking engagements or lecture/demonstrations. Artists should not be scheduled for more than four services per day; and should be scheduled for less services on a travel/performance/exhibit/ reading day. Services often involved set-up time. Single Engagement - An agreement between a sponsor organization and an artist for a single activity such as a reading, performance or workshop. Single engagement fees must be negotiated between sponsor organization artist, including any travel and per diem costs in addition to the engagement fee. Sponsor Organization - An organization such as an arts organization, community organization, school or corporation which contracts with an artist, artist ensemble or consultant to provide services for their community, students/faculty, members or employees. Sponsor organizations, if they meet eligibility requirements, may apply for Matching Grants from the Commission to help support artist/consultant fees and other eligible expenses. Travel Expenses - A specific amount paid by a sponsor organization to an artist, artist ensemble or consultant for travel expenses between the artist/consultant's community of residence and location of the sponsor organization. Travel expense amounts may be included as eligible fees in a grant application, and must be specifically agreed to between the artist/artist ensemble and the sponsor organization. Workshop - An activity provided by an artist or artist ensemble which provides hands-on training to a group in a particular artform or to create a particular art object. Workshops may be one-time, or may consist of multiple, sequential activities.
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