Other Featured Programs include visual art workshops, literary, photographic and music programs, as well as support and technical assistance for schools and community organizations. Imagine the thrill of seeing your words in print!
Our appreciation to Poets and Writers, Inc. for their continuing support of this program; made possible through a grant that it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. The first sentence of your short story should catch your reader's attention with the unusual, the unexpected, an action, or a conflict. Learn the fundamental principles such as plot, structure, character, voice, dialogue, description and point of view. These principles are taught through lecture, class discussion, writing exercises and in-depth critiques of your writing in this fun, six-week course. Writing students will think about:
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing and seeing your words in print, here’s your opportunity to fulfill that dream. This course is for individuals with an interest in writing, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Our instructor is sensitive to a new writer’s insecurity and need to build confidence. Teaching is every bit as much of an art as writing. CB Mosher doesn’t just talk about writing, he will get you started writing. Publication credits include: A Greater Pox (novel), The Virgins of Menace (play) ZYZZYVA #65, Writer’s Block (story) Conversely on-line magazine, 2000, Sasquatch Journal (story) read on Public Radio 2008, Papal Bull (satire) The Door magazine #189, Oops (story) Mediphors magazine #15, Suit (story) M.D. magazine, vol. 34,#11, Entirely Absent (story) Ecphorizer magazine #90, Sarampion (story) First Prize, Northern Calif. Writing contest read on Public Radio 2004. Writing Workshop Link to the Mariposa County Arts Council!All MCACI Artists are invited to link your website with MCACI's web site. All we ask is that you provide a reciprocal link to the Mariposa County Arts Council at www.arts-mariposa.org. All sites require approval for appropriate content for our visitors. Email your web address information to: info@arts-mariposa.org with a request to consider your link. Our web site is updated about six times per year, and we would like to invite our customers to view your site. Mariposa County Arts Council Supports the Performing Arts
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If seventeen year old Ivan Kimble had known what waited for him in the Forest, he’d never have left his farm.
How does one acquire Arts Council Support?
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MCACI may advise or assist with:
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Presenter-Service provider will enter into a Hold Harmless Presenter Agreement with Mariposa County Arts Council, Inc.
MCACI shall have authority to terminate Presenter Agreement at any time, and to terminate a performance for any reason with no notice of termination. Contract presenter agrees to conduct activities within the professional standards, policy and guidelines as determined by MCACI.
Music Selection: MCACI requires the use of public domain music, or licensed copyrighted music from ASCAP or appropriate licensing agent. Recognizing that MCACI is a non-profit organization, only music compositions that are free from profanity, violence, bias, prejudice or inappropriate subject matter is allowed.
Marketing: All publicity, marketing and promotional materials must be submitted to MCACI for approval prior to distribution.
Contracts: No contract or obligation may be entered into without the prior written approval and consent of MCACI.
Thank you,
MCACI
Formulate a planning committee and appoint a chair person for each sub-committee.
Event Goals
- Define the elements of event coordination
- Who participates
- What presentation/products/services are involved
- Location/time/date/reservations
- Retailers, food, drinks, Service organizations
- Vendor solicitation
- Define multi-discipline art-venue's: music, performing arts, poetry readings, etc.
- Event objectives-what will be the audience experience?
Define a Schedule to Meet Goals
- Develop a timeline with defined outcomes
- Date and hours of event
- Define each task, how long it will take, due date and when to begin
- Define due dates for participation contracts & input
- Marketing campaign
Determine Venue
- Logistics and Safety Services
- Site permit/contract
- Restrooms
- Utilities, electrical, water, trash
Review Financial Considerations
- Define the revenue and expenses projected for the event
- Submit a budget to committee for approval
- Vendor fees, admissions defined
- Security deposits, non-refundable fee
Market Your Event
- Develop a Marketing plan
- Letters of invitation to participate-mail with all event information (contractual agreement with deposit)
- Press releases
- Brochure outline-who will create, timeframe, printing, and mailing strategy
- Banners, Flyers
- Signs, and Posters
Site Considerations
- Site assessment-determine layout, needs, permit requirements, site prep
- Outline each task for event
- Outline event assignments to individuals/groups/volunteers
- Outline event stages, set up, tear down, and activities during event
- Equipment-music, tables, chairs, tents, traffic control, parking
- Security
Coordination for Event
- Volunteers/contributors
- Define the number of volunteers needed for each program aspect
- Outline jobs with timeframes/dates
- Outline what contributions are needed, and how to acquire them
Links
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