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Applications for Arts Project Support or Mini-Grants Now Available

Submitted February 5, 2010, by Graham Watson

Arts Place, Inc. has announced that the FY11 Arts Project Support and Mini-grant guidelines and applications are now available for download on the Arts Place website.

Arts Project Support (APS) grants provide general public access to quality arts and cultural activities, with special attention to underserved communities. APS grants provide general public access to educational opportunities where Indiana citizens of all ages can learn about and experience different art forms and participate in arts activities.

APS provides funding to support distinct activities, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational seminar, or series of related arts activities, such as art classes or training sessions.

Award: Max: $7,500
Deadline: April 7, 2010

The Mini-Grants program offers support for new and existing arts activities produced or presented by non-profit organizations in the counties of Adams, Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne.

Award: This program awards matching funds up to $2,000.
Deadline: April 7, 2010

Two grants information sessions will be held in February to assist applicants with these two opportunities.

What: Arts Project Support (APS) and Mini-Grant Applicants
When: Monday February 22nd, 2010 - 12:00 Noon
Where: Arts Place, Inc.
131 East Walnut Street
Portland, IN 47371

What: Arts Project Support (APS) and Mini-Grant Applicants
When: Tuesday February 23rd, 2010 - 6:00PM
Where: The Anderson Center for the Arts
32 West 10th Street
Anderson, IN 46016

Please contact the Sponsored Programs Office for questions regarding the Arts Project Support or the mini-grant applications: (765) 285-1600 or spo@bsu.edu.

General News

Mike Gravel to Come to Muncie, February 15

Submitted January 29, 2010, by Graham Watson

Former Senator and Presidential Candidate to Speak in Muncie

Mike Gravel, known for opposing the Vietnam draft and releasing the Pentagon Papers into public record, will speak regarding the National Initiative for Democracy.

Senator Gravel has been involved in American government since the 1960s, when he served in the Alaska House of Representatives and later as Speaker of that House. After a year as Speaker, he went on to become an Alaskan Senator from 1969-1981

During his time in office, he led a five-month filibuster that contributed to the end to the draft during the Nixon administration and later went on to release into public record the Pentagon Papers, a top secret history of the United States’ political-military involvement in Vietnam and its methods of misleading the American public regarding the war.

After announcing his candidacy for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2008 Presidential election, Gravel gained national attention for his outspoken debate appearances and strong support of universal health care, same-sex marriage, an end to the war on drugs, and the FairTax proposal.

Currently he backs the National Initiative for Democracy, a legislative package that aims to give individual citizens the ability to play a direct role in the process of making and altering laws on the federal level through a ballot process.

Mike Gravel will speak on the National Initiative at Ball State University’s Pruis Hall in Muncie, IN on Monday, February 15th. Doors open at 6PM and the lecture begins at 6:30. This event is free and open to the public.

After the lecture, Senator Gravel will be at Doc’s Music Hall in downtown Muncie to be the guest on that week’s episode of FM Music Live, which broadcasts every Monday night from 10pm to 12am on 93.5 / 96.7 FM and on FMMusicLive.com.

For more information about the event, contact Graham Watson at gtwatson@bsu.edu or (765) 285-3399.

For more information about Mike Gravel or the National Initiative, visit www.mikegravel.us

Music

500 Festival

Submitted January 26, 2010, by Kelsey Lowman

How does a SOLD OUT crowd of 35,000 people sound?

The 500 Festival is looking for entertainers to be part of the largest four-hour music festivals in the nation. Applications are now being accepted from live bands, cheer groups, DJs, and dance groups to cheer 35,000 runners and walkers to the finish line of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K. Live entertainment will provide motivation for participants making their way through the 13.1-mile course on Saturday, May 8.

Last year 100 live groups performed along the course of THE NATION'S LARGEST HALF-MARATHON. The application deadline for those who would like to participate is March 1, 2010. The 500 Festival urges those interested to apply early- space is limited.

Along with performing in front of 35,000 runners and walkers, all entertainers will have the opportunity to:
- have their group name and link to group website listed on http://www.500festival.com
- group name listed on "Thank-You" ad placed in local newspaper
- Personal signage can also be displayed at location

Groups can access the application online at http://www.500festival.com.  Groups must submit a CD or online link with a sample of their performance.

For more information, call (317) 614-6115 or email Kelsey Lowman at klowman@500festival.com

General News

Heart of the City Meets Wednesday in New Location

Submitted January 26, 2010, by Graham Watson

The Heart of the City (formerly Muncie Downtown Business Council) begins the new year in a new meeting location! The group will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, January 27, at 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Patterson Building.

Please note this is a change of venue from the conference room in the Fisher Building (Star Press building), where the group has met for the past five years. Please pass it on to your friends and peers, and anyone who may not be aware of the venue change.

Immediately following the Heart of the City meeting, the Muncie Arts and Culture Council will meet in the same room to discuss our pursuits of state cultural district designation. Anyone is welcome to stay for that meeting as well.

Along with the change of venue, Heart of the City members can expect a change in the format of the monthly meetings, held on the last Wednesday of every month. Meetings in the coming  months will feature speakers and workshops and new business spotlights. In addition to the usual downtown news and events updates, attendees will be encouraged to offer feedback and discussion on current and relevant issues in Downtown Muncie.

Anyone with an interest in Downtown Muncie is encouraged to attend any and all public meetings concerning improvement of our city and the downtown district. Take pride in your community, and get involved as we enter the next stage of redevelopment as an Indiana Main Street community!

The Heart of the City meets on the LAST Wednesday of every month at 3pm in the Patterson Building ballroom.

Art

BSU Community Adult Ceramics / Pottery Class Being Offered

Submitted January 25, 2010, by Graham Watson

Ted Neal writes...

No experience needed. All levels and abilities welcome. This is a non-credit class that meets Wednesday evenings from 6-9 running 10 weeks (January 27th to April 7th). Class includes instruction on hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques. Fees cover instruction, glazes and firings. Participants will need a basic tool kit and clay. Studio is available outside of class for practice when other classes are not in session. Beginner $210 Advanced $260.

Registration can be made online at http://eventpayment.bsu.edu/profile/form/index.cfm?pkformid=0x36301403 or Contact Laurie Geary @ 285 1396 for questions about registration. Call Ted Neal @ 285-5800 if you have questions about the class.