News, Events, and Opportunities - November 2022

NYSCA Grant and more

Media Advisory - for Immediate Release The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition has been awarded $5,000 in Recovery Funding from the New York State Council on the Arts  The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition has received a Regrowth and Capacity grant of $5,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant will support the organization’s Website Resources, including the #StageOpps and #ScreenOpps newsletters as they continue their ongoing recovery from pandemic challenges.  The responsive funding of NYSCA is providing nearly 1000 organizations with over $13 million in recovery support in FY23, as part of their historic FY93 $90 million in grant making and $150 million in multi-year capital support. “This unprecedented funding continues our investment into the vital role that the arts contribute to the health of our economy, our communities and our citizens,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “As we continue our comeback, we applaud the strength and innovation of arts organizations across the state and are all the better for their hard work and dedication.”  “NYSCA applauds Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature for their historic investment of $240 million for the nonprofit arts and culture sector,” said Mara Manus, Executive Director of NYSCA, “As we continue rebuilding the arts across our New York, the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will play a vital role in the renewal of our state’s economy and creative ecosystem. Congratulations on your award from the entire NYSCA team.”  “Council congratulates the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition on their grant award! These grants are from the people of New York State, for the future of New York State,” said Katherine Nicholls, Chair, NYSCA. “Arts and culture are crucial to the health of our citizens and the economic vitality of our communities, and we recognize the contributions of NYSCA grantees to the lives of all New Yorkers.” When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street November 17-20 at the Edmond O. Safra Theater - 36 Battery Place, NY, NY Live and Livestreamed!  Based on the award-winning children's book by the Coalition's founding Past President Elsa Okon Rael (1928-2020) this musical co-written with Shellen Lubin and Matthew Gandolfo will be in a concert presentation starring Jordan Charney and Annabelle Wachtel Reduced price for all Coalition members (all members of our member organizations) at www.mjhnyc.org use code CM2022 For more info: bit.ly/zeesie or email zeesieandzaydeh@gmail.com When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.  Illustrations used by permission of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Fall / Holiday Program from Actors Theatre Workshop The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW), a non-profit theater, educational institute, and community center, is looking for Volunteer Program Members to join its Fall / Holiday Season for its Builders of the New World annual year-end theater arts education program for children living in the NYC shelter system. You will have an opportunity to participate and mentor children in a Creative Class and Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Apply to be a part of our volunteer and mentorship, or photography and videography team, by filling out the application and signing up for a Virtual Information and Interview Session.   You can also sign up as an individual or team to volunteer for a day to do behind-the-scenes work to bring the program to life: decorating the theatre, wrapping gifts, setting up for the party, helping prepare and serve food for the children, and transporting gifts to various homeless shelters throughout the city. Link for more information: https://bit.ly/BNWHoliday THE WOMEN IN THE ARTS & MEDIA COALITION Conversations in America: 2020 Vision - The Year We Saw Everything The Women In The Arts and Media Coalition presented Conversations in America: 2020 Vision - The Year We Saw Everything, a compilation of short plays and films, monologues, songs, and more from members of our full and affiliate member organizations earlier this year, and you can still see it!  Video on YouTube Available here. More info and the journal from the event available here. Special thanks to SAG-AFTRA and WomenArts who were gold sponsors of the event. Links to explore for Indigenous Heritage Month: 10 Native American Women Artists You Should Know Native American Poetry Female Artists from the Native American Music Awards Songs of Native American Women Native Voices Theatre Company Coalition Website ‌ ‌ ‌