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HELP LOCAL ARTISTS DEMAND KANSAS CITY WORKSHOPS BY RENOWNED TEACHER, NICK WOOLSEY
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Poi is a form of dance, where weights on the ends of tethers are swung through rhythmical patterns. It is rooted in the culture of
the Maori people of Aotearoa (aka New Zealand), who dance with poi in traditional ceremonies.
The Midwest has several poi and fire dancers, who have all learned their trade in a variety of ways. With the release of the Scales of Poi DVD and online tutorials at playpoi.com, Nick Woolsey set a uniform method for poi as well as implemented it as a tool for meditation. He documented how to effectively master the craft both safely and theatrically. He has since traveled the world inspiring fellow artists with his teachings and wisdom. The Kansas City art community would greatly benefit from his presence and it would be an honor to have such an influence teach here. Follow the demand link to the right to request Playpoi and Nick Woolsey in Kansas City, MO. |
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SUBMIT A GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARDS NOMINATION
The Kansas Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Governor's Arts Awards. Each year the Governor of Kansas and the Kansas Arts Commission honor artists, organizations, businesses, schools, communities and arts supporters who have made outstanding arts and cultural contributions to Kansas and the nation. Awardees are nominated by members of the public, selected by a panel and honored at a reception and ceremony in spring 2011 in Topeka.
Deadline for Nominations: September 16, 2010
Click here to access the guidelines and submit a nomination! Download a flyer to pass on to a friend!
APPLY TO BE A KANSAS ARTS ON TOUR ARTIST THROUGH THE KANSAS ARTS COMMISSION
Applications are now being accepted for individual artists, ensembles, collectives and companies in performing, visual, literary and media arts to be listed on the Kansas Arts on Tour Roster. Appointments are for a term of three consecutive fiscal years (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014).
Deadline for applications has been moved to September 23, 2010
Click here to review the guidelines and submit an application!
MICHAEL KAISER TOURS COUNTRY, OFFERS SUPPORT TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN CRISIS
Michael M. Kaiser, the president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has been traveling to all 50 states on an Arts in Crisis tour. Alarmed by reports that arts groups were cutting programming because of money woes — a recipe for disaster, in his view — he created artsincrisis.org, a website where organizations can write to apply for free planning help from Kennedy Center staff members or a group of volunteer mentors. Click here to read the complete article from The New York Times.
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