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9th Annual Standing Rock International Short Film Fest Saturday, January 28th, 8pm, 2012
- Independent Short Films from around the world!
- Animation, music videos, short comedy, experimental films, documentaries and more!
- Silent films with live music accompaniment!
- Featured Filmmaker Miles Kalbach live in person

At the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio www.kentstage.org

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Nature Made” Art Exhibition
-Acrylic Paintings and Prints by Gary Phile
-Sculptural Installation by Laine Keener

Saturday, February 4th, 7:30pm. Opening Reception.
-Exhibit runs through february 25th.
- at the North Water Street Gallery. 257 N. Water St.

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts is proud to announce that Kelly Fordon of Grosse Pointe, Michigan is the winner of our 2011 SRCA Open Poetry Chapbook Competition! Kelly’s winning manuscript entitled On the Street Where We Live will be the second title in our Rock in the River Literary Series and will be available online and at the North Water Street Gallery beginning February 2012. Congratulations, Kelly!

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents:

“A Beginning” Sculpture Exhibition
-Work by Liza Enos

Sunday, January 8th, 3:30-5:30pm. Opening Reception.
-Exhibit Runs through January 28th.
The North Water Street Gallery. 257 N. Water St.

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents

“Sundays @ One” Watercolor Painting Exhibition
-An Artist Collective coached by Henry Walker
-In Conjunction with Kent's Annual "Festival of Lights" in Downtown Kent
-2nd Annual Watercolor Exhibition
-Featuring Henry Walker, Claire Culleton, Maureen Keller, Tom Auld, and Scott White

Saturday, December 3, 7-9pm Opening Reception

-Exhibit runs through December 31st.

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents

The New World Children's Theatre Playwriting Workshop
-Enrolling Students Age 6-17.

Saturday January 14, 2-3pm
-Classes begin

North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Kent, Ohio

The Workshop will culminate in 3 performances between

May 18-20, 2012
The African Community Theatre
KSU Main Campus


Classes meet twice a week to write play. (Usually the sessions are
3:30- 5pm on Thursdays and 2-3:30pm on Saturdays, although we are somewhat flexible.) Once the play is written, the kids meet three times a week to rehearse and create the sets for the play.

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6th Annual "Who's Your Mama?" Earth Day and Environmental Film Festival 2012.  April 22-28, 2012.

April 22.  4th Annual Vegan Iron Chef Competition.  KSU 2nd Floor Dining Location.
April 27.  Environmental Film Festival. KSU Campus.
April 28th.  Main Street Block Party.  Downtown Kent, OH

More information coming soon


Be part of something amazing!
Become a MEMBER of Standing Rock Cultural Arts and help support the arts !

CLICK HERE to view our Membership Brochure !

Greetings,

Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) art and education organization based in downtown Kent. Our mission is to Build Community Through The Arts.

We nurture the spirit of creativity by providing opportunities for children and the public to explore the arts. We do this by providing opportunities for artists to bring their work to the community through exhibitions, poetry readings, workshops, theatrical productions, music performances, festivals, public art projects and special events.

In an effort to help support these community-enriching activities, we are initiating a new, low-priced, tax-deductible Membership Plan in 2011 to supplement our other funding. We have student memberships available for only $5 per year and a variety of plans to fit individuals, couples, families, and even businesses! All members will receive special benefits that are not generally available to the public. Please read below to view the current benefits of our membership plan. We look forward to adding additional benefits as they become available and we invite any businesses to partner with us on discounts. Of course, we will also continue, as always, to accept any tax-deductible charitable contributions in order to assist our mission of Community through the Arts.

Again, your membership and/or contribution is tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! Without the generous support of our donors and future members, we would not be able to offer the diverse quality cultural arts programming that we offer continuously throughout each year. There is no greater compliment to our organization about how valued our programming is to our community and area than your ongoing support! Checks may be made payable to:

Standing Rock Cultural Arts (SRCA)
257 N Water St
Kent OH 44240

330-673-4970

Standing Rock Cultural Arts’ programming includes:

•New World Children’s Theatre Playwriting Workshop & Performances

•The Annual Standing Rock International Short Film/Video Festival

•The Annual Who’s Your Mama? Environmental Film & Earth Day Festival & Vegan Iron Chef Competition

•Routine Open Poetry Readings & weekend long Jawbone Open Poetry Celebration with Maj Ragain

•Routine Art Exhibitions including charitable collaborations with Hattie Larlham (benefiting differently-abled artists) & W.A.R.M. (Women’s Art Recognition Movement benefiting Safer Futures Domestic Violence Shelter) in addition to other annual exhibitions (Student, Environmental, & Dia de los Muertos), as well as newly themed shows

•D.I.C.E. (Downtown Innovative Community Events) in conjunction with other downtown area businesses

•Workshops (art, drumming, dance, writing, etc. as offered/available)

•Hosting of Around Town Folk Festival Performances & other music acts

•Public Murals

• Pro Arts Consulting


OAC Grant Announcement:

Standing Rock Cultural Arts is proud to announce that we have received
an Arts Access Grant from the Ohio Arts Council for our operations and
programming in 2010/2011.

We are honored to be one of the selected arts organizations to receive
funding for this competitive grant.

This is what the OAC Panel said in their evaluation of our application:

Panel Meeting Summary Comments:

a. good quality support materials that enhanced application
b. strong business and city support
c. comprehensive evaluation results gathered from recent constituent
feedback
d. demonstrated community need for programming
e. informative, well-designed Web site
f. great that international films are included in festival
g. good educational plan for working with youth
h. surprising that more in-kind is not included

Grant Amount: $1,178
Match: $1,178
Project Title: Operating Support
Start Date: 07-01-2010
End Date: 06-30-2011

ABOUT THE OAC ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM


Why the OAC Supports the Arts Access Program

The arts play an important role in the lives of every Ohio citizen. All
communities benefit from participating, experiencing, sharing and
learning through the arts. The Ohio Arts Council has consistently taken
a leadership role in developing creative ways to make the arts available
throughout the state. The OAC pioneered general operating support for
arts organizations beginning in 1978.

Funding from this program supports organizations that provide essential
arts programming to their community and are integral to its cultural
legacy. Through our direct financial support of ongoing programming by
arts, non-arts and cultural organizations, the OAC sustains the vitality
of Ohio economically, educationally and culturally.

The Arts Access program allows organizations to plan and conduct ongoing
arts programs—either a full year of activities or recurring projects—in
both traditional spaces (galleries, concert halls, theaters, museums)
and nontraditional venues (hospitals, shopping malls, retirement
centers, places of worship).

The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) seeks to make a positive difference in the
lives of individuals and in communities through the arts. The degree to
which we fulfill that goal will be the ultimate measure of our success.
We create value for the citizens of Ohio in partnership with the arts,
education and cultural communities. Together we sustain Ohio's artistic
and cultural assets, protect and preserve cultural traditions, build the
economy and cultivate the imaginations of learners throughout their lives.


Thank you for supporting the arts!

Jeff Ingram/Executive Director
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
257 N. Water St.
Kent, OH 44240
330-673-4970


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