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e-Newsletter May 2008 Welcome to the latest issue of the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento e-Newsletter. We have many exciting annoucements including Prelude 2008 and a new Executive Director. Plus, we have over two dozen volunteers ready to assist Sacramento arts organizations! We hope you enjoy the information below and feel free to contact us anytime. Please note that our phone number has changed to (916) 923-1241 and if you would like to send any feedback, e-mail michelle@sacabc.org   Could your arts organization use a little professional assistance...for free? Prelude to the Season 2008 Welcome to our New Executive Director  Get Involved! Life Changes. Don't miss out! Update your contact information click here Why do professionals volunteer to assist the arts? “Putting a company's intellectual capital to work for society is not just altruistic; it is good for business. Not only will companies make more-valuable contributions, but their employees will gain important professional-development opportunities and greater personal fulfillment. What's more, the corporation will have an opportunity to showcase its professional skills to everyone who interacts with the charity.” Source: Evan Hochberg, National Director of Community Involvement, Deloitte Services Could your arts organization use a little professional assistance...for free? Would you like fresh ideas for marketing your next season?               Do you need guidance while revising the goals of your organization? Are your by-laws from last century? We can help.   Apply for assistance through the Business Volunteers for the Arts program. BVA, the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento’s signature program, recruits and trains business professionals to serve as pro bono consultants to local arts and cultural organizations. After receiving your application and meeting with you to carefully define your needs, your organization will be matched to a trained volunteer who will serve as a consultant on a project basis, free of charge.   We have two dozen trained volunteers waiting to help your organization. Just download the application and apply today! For additional information please visit www.sacabc.org or email us Prelude to the Season 2008 We are excited to announce Prelude 2008! The annual awards luncheon, honoring contributions to the Arts Community, will be held Thursday, October 2nd at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. Features this year include: Two New Awards - Artist of the Year and Arts Educator of the Year. Easy Online Nominations - Know of an individual, arts organization or company that should receive an award? Simply submit their name and a brief description online by JUNE 6th! Tickets, Tables & Sponsorship Opportunities - Get your tickets now and support this event by becoming a sponsor. Simple online sign up. Your company logo can be featured on mailings to over 3,000 arts organizations and businesses!  More information on this year's exciting 21st annual event is available at www.sacabc.org Welcome to our New Executive Director  The Arts and Business Council of Sacramento has hired a new Executive Director.  No stranger to the arts community, Michelle Alexander has a long history of involvement in the arts and has served on several boards of non- profit organizations including the A&BC of Sacramento. She started her career working for Sacramento News and Review and established the first Music Industry Summit as a board member of the Music Industry Consortium of Sacramento (MICS). She moved on the become Director of Talent at Dig Music, managing entertainment, production and promotion. Michelle opened her event planning firm, Creative Events, in 2005 and has served as Program Director and Program Chair for the Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival since 2006. We feel excited and privileged to have Michelle at the helm in our 21st year in Sacramento. Please feel free to contact her at michelle@sacabc.org. Get Involved! Would you like to help plan this years Prelude to the Season? Click Here Do you have a buzz-worthy industry newsclip or BVA story to tell? Click Here Are you an arts agency in need of business assistance, or a business volunteer interested in being matched to an agency? Click Here Thank you for your support of the Arts & Business Council. For questions, comments and suggestions about this newsletter, please contact Michelle Alexander (916) 923-1241 or michelle@sacabc.org. address: 2030 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 phone: (916) 923-1241  fax: (916) 923-2674     This e-mail was sent from Arts & Business Council of Sacramento Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

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The Arts & Business Council of Sacramento e-Newsletter February 15, 2008 Welcome to the fifth issue of the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento e-Newsletter. We are looking forward to a very exciting 2008. There are many opportunities on the horizon, including the ability to get involved with Business Volunteers for the Arts and other inspiring events in the arts community.  We hope that you enjoy the newsletter and a warm welcome to our new board members! Please note that our phone number has changed to (916) 923-1241 and if you would like to send any feedback, e-mail erin@sacabc.org   Business Volunteers for the Arts Training Call for Arts Assistance Applications World Music & Dance Festival Call for Performers Artist Residency Institute, 2008 Get Involved! Life Changes. Don't miss out! Update your contact information click here Did you know... "Data from the College Board shows that students who take four years of arts and music classes while in high school score 103 points better on their SATs than students who took only one-half or less.” Source: American's for the Arts Business Volunteers for the Arts Training       Business Volunteer Training We need you as a volunteer! Have you always wanted to volunteer but didn’t know where to start? Did you participate in theatre or band as a child and now want to renew your passion in some way? Do you want a volunteer opportunity in which you can use your specific skill set? The Sacramento arts community needs you – join BVA to make a difference! Join us for this brief introduction to Business Volunteers for the Arts where you can learn about the needs of the arts community and how you can help. Attendees will find out how the BVA program works and hear from experienced volunteers. To prepare you for your volunteer endeavors, representatives from the arts community will share information about arts management, the challenges that arts organizations face daily, as well as what they seek in a volunteer.  The goal of this meeting is to prepare you to be involved in Business Volunteers for the Arts. We hope you can attend.  Click here to apply: volunteer application Who: Potential Business Volunteers for the Arts What: Two hour training and orientation When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 4 – 6 p.m. Where: PricewaterhouseCoopers, 400 Capitol Mall, Ste. 600, downtown Sacramento How: To attend, submit the BVA volunteer application and  RSVP to Leslie Whitesel at artssac@yahoo.com.  Business Volunteers for the Arts, the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento’s signature program, recruits and trains business professionals to serve as pro bono consultants to local arts and cultural organizations.  Qualifications include: having an interest in helping the arts community in the Sacramento area, at least 3 years professional experience in a specific field, and the ability to volunteer up to 5-10 hours per month for one year. Volunteers are needed from all industries to provide a variety of skills. Our most urgent needs are in the areas of: Information technology Fund development/fundraising Membership campaign development Facilities Marketing Communications (copywriting, graphic design, etc.) Public relations Strategic planning and business plans Program development and analysis  For additional information please visit www.sacabc.org or email us Call for Arts Assistance Applications Calling all Sacramento area arts organizations! Do you need a new strategic plan to take your organization to the next level? Are there legal questions you need answered, but you can’t afford to hire an attorney? Is your computer system from last century?  We can help.  Apply for assistance through the Business Volunteers for the Arts program. BVA, the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento’s signature program, recruits and trains business professionals to serve as pro bono consultants to local arts and cultural organizations. After receiving your application and meeting with you to carefully define your needs, your organization will be matched to a trained volunteer who will serve as a consultant on a project, free of charge.  With over a dozen trained volunteers, and another volunteer training next month, we have the help you need waiting for your organization. Just download the application and apply today! Click here to apply: Arts Assistance Application For additional information please visit www.sacabc.org or email us World Music & Dance Festival Call for Performers The First Annual Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival (SWMDF), presented by Delegata, has announced a call for performers representing all corners of the globe.  The new event, slated for September 20 - 21, 2008, will be a two-day cultural dance and music extravaganza with four stages located in the Old Sacramento State Historic Park and the Memorial Auditorium. It will be a lively celebration of Sacramento region’s cultural diversity, featuring over 50 performers throughout the weekend in addition to a Children’s Theatre, Global Village and Vendor Booths.   Performers are needed for presentations of ethnic dance and music to provide exciting, entertaining experiences as well as educational components for audiences of all ages. To apply to perform, interested groups must submit an application form by March 7th, 2008. For Application & More Information:  www.SacramentoWorldFestival.com or (916) 265-2376 Artist Residency Institute, 2008 The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission is pleased to announce this year's Artist Residency Institute. The Artist Residency Institute (ARI) is a series of workshops for artists to strengthen their teaching skills and increase their effectiveness at developing and delivering artist residencies. Developed and presented by the Arts Commission's Arts Education staff and regional presenters from the visual and performing arts and education fields, ARI offers two different institute tracks for participants.  Dr. Rosalind Flynn, a nationally known educational arts consultant allied with The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts is the key presenter for both tracks. For additional information visit: http://www.sacculture.com/ Get Involved! Would you like to help plan this years Prelude to the Season? Click Here Do you have a buzz-worthy industry newsclip or BVA story to tell? Click Here Are you an arts agency in need of business assistance, or a business volunteer interested in being matched to an agency? Click Here Thank you for your support of the Arts & Business Council. For questions, comments and suggestions about this newsletter, please contact Erin Torrence (916) 923-1241 or erin@sacabc.org. address: 2030 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 phone: (916) 923-1241  fax: (916) 923-2674