The legislative session is already upon us! Where did 2018 go?! This year the cultural sector has at least $6 million at stake in funding and that doesn't even include the education appropriations! This is an advocacy season you don't want to miss out on. Read on for a quick summary of what we are gearing up for and how you can stay informed and involved!
P.S. We are super excited about our first ever Advocacy Awards Dinner which is on the Social Calendar (that means it is on every legislators' calendars) and our guests will get TWO hours of face time with representatives! Make sure to reserve your seat now so you can develop profitable relationships.
#1 Legislative Preview January 16th at 2pm, Zephyr Room. RSVP
#2 Now is the time to join our membership so we can advocate for you! View a short video JOIN
#3 Museums (Jan 29) and Arts (Feb 21) Days on the Hill legislative captains needed. Sign up to be a captain here. Museums Day Registration. Arts Day Registration
#4 Our first ever Advocacy Awards dinner with legislators! Sign up here
#5 ARTS EDxchange is the first international arts education list service for educators!
#1 Legislative Preview
We'll give you a preview of upcoming bills and appropriations (the $) UCA will work on during the 2019 legislative session that may impact arts, humanities, and cultural businesses. Speakers include Jill Love of Utah Department of Heritage and Arts, the division directors of State History, State Library, Arts & Museums, as well as Multicultural and Indian Affairs. Joining them are Spencer Stokes, UCA lobbyist, and Crystal Young-Otterstrom, UCA ED. Streaming instructions will be sent to people who RSVP
#2 Join our membership so we can advocate for you!
INVEST IN COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY
Becoming a member of UCA is the best way to show your support for Utah's thriving cultural community.Our advocacy programs are funded entirely by our members. Our membership-driven organization is comprised of more than 300 organizational and individual members representing some 80,000 cultural professionals. You could add your name to the list! Joining UCA membership offers a variety of benefits, so many we can't list them all here. Check out what we can do for you and sign up at www.utahculturalalliance.org/membership
#3 Museums (Jan 29) and Arts (Feb 21) Days on the Hill legislative captains needed. Sign up to be a captain here. Museums Day Registration. Arts Day Registration
Utah Cultural Alliance is honored to partner with Utah Museums Association on Museums Day on the Hill. This year, we’ve updated the format so you can curate your Museum Advocacy Day experience. Choose your Own Advocacy Adventure! Registration is required to attend. Organizations may choose to participate in one track, or both, just remember to participate in both tracks at least two staff need to attend. Want to see who else is attending? View Registrant List
Utah Cultural Alliance is honored to co-host Arts Day on the Hill with our partners: Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Art Works for Kids, and Utah Music Educators Association!
#4 Our first ever Advocacy Awards dinner! Sign up here
You are invited to attend the first annual Utah Cultural Advocacy Awards Dinner!
This dinner is on the official social calendar of the legislature, and hence the entire legislature will be attending, many bringing their spouses. We will present a number of awards to elected officials who have significantly supported the arts & humanities through their public service in the last year. The program will also include performances from professional artists AND elected officials!
In fact, we are pleased to announce that the national arts advocacy organization, Americans for the Arts, has selected Governor Herbert to receive their 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Award. They will present this award to the governor at our event.
Nominate an elected official to be a Cultural Advocacy Champion!
#5 Americans For the Arts ARTS EDxchange
Americans for the Arts is home to the International Arts Education Research and Resource Exchange – or ARTS EDxchange – a digital platform fostering engagement and collaboration between arts educators and practitioners from around the world. Open to Americans for the Arts members and non-members alike, ARTS EDxchange is the first international arts education listserv, allowing subscribers the opportunity to share their work with a global audience and access resources on the cutting edge of arts and cultural education. Learn more.
Good luck this season!
Crystal
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Dear Friends of FMC,
Happy New Year! How many of you are still staying strong with your resolutions?
Here at FMC, we’ve resolved for years to lift up the voices of youth who have lived experience in the systems we cover in the pages of The Chronicle of Social Change and Fostering Families Today. So we’re thrilled to kick of 2019 with two incredible opportunities for youth to speak up — and for the rest of us to listen.
Opening today in Los Angeles is the newest exhibit of the Foster Youth Museum (FYM), “See Me.” The FYM brings to life the experiences of youth in care through artifacts, photography, video portraits, writing and visual arts.
FYM’s last exhibition, "Lost Childhoods,” was viewed by over 70,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area. It inspired many people to find a way to support foster youth in their area, from donating time and resources or volunteering as CASAs to even providing housing for youth.
FMC is collaborating with the museum for the Los Angeles run of “See Me” exhibit, a collection of portraits which will explore stories of a sometimes invisible community and demonstrate how art stimulates and heals. The exhibit will run through March 3 at St. John’s Cathedral, with a second exhibit to follow later this year.
We’re also currently running our second annual Youth Voice Writing Contest. Last year’s contest was such a hit that we’ve made it even bigger this year! With three prompts to choose from, we’ll be offering three $500 grand prizes, as well as prizes for runners-up and finalists.
Contest entries will be scored by a panel of judges, with the winning essays published on The Chronicle and in Fostering Families Today. If you know any young people who might be interested, please have them visit bit.ly/FMCContest for more information. We’ll be accepting submissions through February 15.
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming months for these youth-written stories. After all, they are the true experts on these systems we’re all working to improve.
To learn more about our Youth Voice program and projects, email us at youthvoice@fosteringmediaconnecctions.org.
Thanks for reading,
Sara Tiano, Youth Voice Program Manager
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VANS Presents
The Loyal to the Craft
Tour 2019
Hosted by SJC Drums
Featuring Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Heading to the
West Coast + Texas
Experience Includes:
-Drum Workshop with Frank Zummo of Sum 41
-Introduction & Discussion with Mike Ciprari of SJC Drums
-Meeting the SJC Drums Team
-Q&A with Frank & Mike
-Special Performances with
Local Drummers
-Contests to Win VANS & SJC Drums gear
RSVP at https://www.sjcdrums.com/
January 11, 2019 - Southbridge, MA - After very successful runs in Asia and along the East Coast, SJC Drums has teamed up once again with VANS and Frank Zummo of Sum 41 to present the Loyal to the Craft Tour to cities along the West Coast and Texas. In an effort to bring the passion of musical creativity to drummers and fans of all ages, these events are completely free and open to the public. With engagement and inspiration at the forefront of our mission, SJC Drums have designed each event to be much more than your average drum workshop. With performances by local drummers, a workshop with Frank Zummo and the opportunity to hear a story of entrepreneurship/SJC's humble beginnings from co-founder Mike Ciprari, drummers of all skill levels will leave the event feeling inspired to hone their own craft and take their passion for music to the next level. Fans can RSVP to attend The Loyal to the Craft Tour at https://www.sjcdrums.com/.
Each date of the tour will feature a pop-up shop with merchandise and gear on-site as well as a raffle for a custom SJC x VANS snare drum, with the lucky winner announced at the end of the tour. Fans can even customize their own SJC drum right on-site while chatting with a member of the SJC team. A young local drummer will also be given the opportunity to open the show and play along with Frank to close out the event.
"I'm thrilled to take this tour to the West Coast & Texas & showcase amazing new drummers and musicians! I look forward to performing with them and being inspired by them!" shares Frank Zummo on the announcement.
Upcoming Loyal to the Craft Tour Dates
February 6 - Los Angeles, CA - School of Rock
February 7 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
February 8 - San Diego, CA - Drum Flip
February 9 - Phoenix, AX - Rebel Lounge
February 12 - Dallas, TX - The Vault
February 13 - Austin, TX - The Recording Conservatory of Austin
February 15 - Round Rock, TX - School of Rock
February 16 - Live Oak, TX - Quartermaine's Pub
Whether you're just starting out as a drummer or have been playing for years, this is an opportunity to we gain valuable insight into many facets of performance, better understand the music industry and become motivated to progress your skills and career. This is a one of a kind immersive drum experience and unlike any other traditional drum clinic. For more information and to RSVP, please be sure to visit https://www.sjcdrums.com/.
About Frank Zummo
Born in New York, Frank Zummo began drumming around age 3, when he discovered his father's drum kit. By age 7, he was an award-winning drummer, taking home top prize in Long Island Drum Centers "Battle of the Beats". Looking at Zummo's impressive resume, it's clear to see he never stopped. Zummo has performed on many TV shows over the years (The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien Show, Hells Kitchen, Master Chef, American Idol & Glee). He has also recorded on many platinum & gold records with Artists Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Gary Numan & The Used as well as on scores for the films "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World" and "Beautiful Creatures." Additionally, he has played for bands such as Julien-K, Dead By Sunrise (ft. Chester Bennington) and even filling in for injured Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee during 2009's Crüe Fest 2.
The immensely talented drummer of punk-rock band Sum 41, EDM duo Krewella, and Street Drum Corps is part of the SJC Drum family. Frank and SJC partnered with Shepard Fairey, American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY to create a custom drum kit. Finished by Shepard Fairey and titled "Rise Above," the one-of-a-kind drum kit now resides at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The drum kit was used by Frank Zummo from 2016-2017 during Sum 41's U.S. and Canada tours, festivals and the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards where Frank took home the award for Best Drummer and performed an epic battle with Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots) and Adrian Young (DREAMCAR / No Doubt). The drum kit will remain at Hard Rock Hotel for the next three years with another portion of the kit taking up residence at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.
About Mike Ciprari and SJC Drums
Mike Ciprari co-founded SJC Custom Drums with his brother Scott in their Grandmother's basement in the year 2000, in Dudley, MA. Having toured the world with bands No Trigger and Polar Bear Club, and drum-teching for acts like Rancid, New Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World, Sum 41, Ciprari was able to network his way into making drums renown artists all over the globe. What was started nearly 20 years ago has become a shared passion for musicians across the world. The grassroots, do it yourself approach and morale is still alive and will continue to drive SJC's values and mission every day.
SJC Drums craft high-quality drums based on your unique needs. From the sound, look and feel that you require, they manufacture your dream into reality. SJC Drums is proud to have a collaborative culture and willingness to push the limits. They value every step of the process and strive to give you a seamless experience from the moment you contact us through your years of playing.
For More Information
https://www.sjcdrums.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sjcdrums/
https://www.facebook.com/sjcdrums
DowVANS Presents
The Loyal to the Craft
Tour 2019
Hosted by SJC Drums
Featuring Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Heading to the
West Coast + Texas
Experience Includes:
-Drum Workshop with Frank Zummo of Sum 41
-Introduction & Discussion with Mike Ciprari of SJC Drums
-Meeting the SJC Drums Team
-Q&A with Frank & Mike
-Special Performances with
Local Drummers
-Contests to Win VANS & SJC Drums gear
RSVP at https://www.sjcdrums.com/
January 11, 2019 - Southbridge, MA - After very successful runs in Asia and along the East Coast, SJC Drums has teamed up once again with VANS and Frank Zummo of Sum 41 to present the Loyal to the Craft Tour to cities along the West Coast and Texas. In an effort to bring the passion of musical creativity to drummers and fans of all ages, these events are completely free and open to the public. With engagement and inspiration at the forefront of our mission, SJC Drums have designed each event to be much more than your average drum workshop. With performances by local drummers, a workshop with Frank Zummo and the opportunity to hear a story of entrepreneurship/SJC's humble beginnings from co-founder Mike Ciprari, drummers of all skill levels will leave the event feeling inspired to hone their own craft and take their passion for music to the next level. Fans can RSVP to attend The Loyal to the Craft Tour at https://www.sjcdrums.com/.
Each date of the tour will feature a pop-up shop with merchandise and gear on-site as well as a raffle for a custom SJC x VANS snare drum, with the lucky winner announced at the end of the tour. Fans can even customize their own SJC drum right on-site while chatting with a member of the SJC team. A young local drummer will also be given the opportunity to open the show and play along with Frank to close out the event.
"I'm thrilled to take this tour to the West Coast & Texas & showcase amazing new drummers and musicians! I look forward to performing with them and being inspired by them!" shares Frank Zummo on the announcement.
Upcoming Loyal to the Craft Tour Dates
February 6 - Los Angeles, CA - School of Rock
February 7 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
February 8 - San Diego, CA - Drum Flip
February 9 - Phoenix, AX - Rebel Lounge
February 12 - Dallas, TX - The Vault
February 13 - Austin, TX - The Recording Conservatory of Austin
February 15 - Round Rock, TX - School of Rock
February 16 - Live Oak, TX - Quartermaine's Pub
Whether you're just starting out as a drummer or have been playing for years, this is an opportunity to we gain valuable insight into many facets of performance, better understand the music industry and become motivated to progress your skills and career. This is a one of a kind immersive drum experience and unlike any other traditional drum clinic. For more information and to RSVP, please be sure to visit https://www.sjcdrums.com/.
About Frank Zummo
Born in New York, Frank Zummo began drumming around age 3, when he discovered his father's drum kit. By age 7, he was an award-winning drummer, taking home top prize in Long Island Drum Centers "Battle of the Beats". Looking at Zummo's impressive resume, it's clear to see he never stopped. Zummo has performed on many TV shows over the years (The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien Show, Hells Kitchen, Master Chef, American Idol & Glee). He has also recorded on many platinum & gold records with Artists Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Gary Numan & The Used as well as on scores for the films "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World" and "Beautiful Creatures." Additionally, he has played for bands such as Julien-K, Dead By Sunrise (ft. Chester Bennington) and even filling in for injured Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee during 2009's Crüe Fest 2.
The immensely talented drummer of punk-rock band Sum 41, EDM duo Krewella, and Street Drum Corps is part of the SJC Drum family. Frank and SJC partnered with Shepard Fairey, American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of OBEY to create a custom drum kit. Finished by Shepard Fairey and titled "Rise Above," the one-of-a-kind drum kit now resides at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The drum kit was used by Frank Zummo from 2016-2017 during Sum 41's U.S. and Canada tours, festivals and the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards where Frank took home the award for Best Drummer and performed an epic battle with Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots) and Adrian Young (DREAMCAR / No Doubt). The drum kit will remain at Hard Rock Hotel for the next three years with another portion of the kit taking up residence at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.
About Mike Ciprari and SJC Drums
Mike Ciprari co-founded SJC Custom Drums with his brother Scott in their Grandmother's basement in the year 2000, in Dudley, MA. Having toured the world with bands No Trigger and Polar Bear Club, and drum-teching for acts like Rancid, New Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World, Sum 41, Ciprari was able to network his way into making drums renown artists all over the globe. What was started nearly 20 years ago has become a shared passion for musicians across the world. The grassroots, do it yourself approach and morale is still alive and will continue to drive SJC's values and mission every day.
SJC Drums craft high-quality drums based on your unique needs. From the sound, look and feel that you require, they manufacture your dream into reality. SJC Drums is proud to have a collaborative culture and willingness to push the limits. They value every step of the process and strive to give you a seamless experience from the moment you contact us through your years of playing.
For More Information
https://www.sjcdrums.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sjcdrums/
https://www.facebook.com/sjcdrums
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