2018 Poetry Out Loud Winner Announced!
Chloe DePledge, of Glacier High School, wins First Place at Poetry Out Loud Madera County Finals Competition,
Advances to State Finals Competition in Sacramento
On Saturday, February 10th, Madera County Arts Council hosted the Madera County Finals Competition for Poetry Out Loud at Circle Gallery. Students from Madera High School, Madera South High School, Liberty High School, Glacier High School and Voyager Secondary School competed in two rounds. Chloe DePledge, of Glacier High School, won the First Place prize of $150 with her impassioned recitations of “Love (III)” by George Herbert and “Be Music, Night” by Kenneth Patchen. She will represent Madera County at the State Finals Competition in Sacramento on March 18th and 19th. Christopher Linares of Madera High School won the Second Place Prize of $75 and Mei Chen of Liberty High School won the Third Place Prize of $50.About the Poetry Out Loud Competition:
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with the California Arts Council to support 2018 Poetry Out Loud, a FREE high school program which encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This dynamic program helps high school students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, learn about their literary heritage, and compete for more than $100,000 in awards.
The Madera County Finals Competition was made possible by our local sponsor Sierra Tel, our state sponsor California Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
2018 Theater Night
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Madera South Theater Company
presents
Once on This Island
Directed by Ginger Lattimer
Friday, March 16th, 2018
5:30 p.m.: Pre-Show Party
Drinks & Small Plates featuring Caribbean flavors
Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery
1653 N. Schnoor, Suite 113
Madera, CA 93637
7:00 p.m.: Curtain
MSHS Theater
705 S. Pecan
Madera, CA 93637
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Thank you to our sponsors:
Unti Farm
Sal Arriola
Dr. & Fred Mossman
Diane Kirk
Drs. Diane and David Rich
Cal Crane
Mother Nature: From Vast Landscapes to Overlooked Details
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Please join us for the Opening Reception of our next exhibition! Come down and check out fresh art, chat with our artists, sip on some wine and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres!
Mother Nature:
From Vast Landscapes to Overlooked Details
Thursday, March 8th, 2018
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery
1653 N. Schnoor. Suite 113
Madera, CA 93637
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Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!
Enter to win a $6,000 travel adventure!
$50 per raffle ticket
Only 300 Tickets will be sold!
Drawing to be held on Thursday, May 24th, 2018
at our Annual Gala for the Arts
Available for purchase at Circle Gallery
or from our Board Members
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Summer Arts Program for High School Students
Know a High School student who is interested in Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Music, Theater or Visual Arts?
They can apply for this excellent summer arts program! Scholarships are available, go to https://www.csssa.ca.gov/ for more details on this program and to apply!
Poetry Out Loud County Finals
On Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., Madera County Arts Council will be hosting the Madera County Finals Competition for Poetry Out Loud at Circle Gallery, located at 1653 N. Schnoor, Suite 113, Madera, CA 93637. Students from Madera High School, Madera South High School, Liberty High School, Glacier High School and Voyager Secondary School will be competing, the winner will move on to the state finals competition in Sacramento!
About the Competition:
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with the California Arts Council to support 2018 Poetry Out Loud, a FREE high school program which encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This dynamic program helps high school students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, learn about their literary heritage, and compete for more than $100,000 in awards.
Media Inquiries: Please contact Madera County Arts Council’s Executive Director Rochelle Noblett at (559) 661-7005 or at rnoblett@maderaarts.org.
For Additional Photos/Graphics: Please contact Emily Redondo at eredondo@maderaarts.org.
Thank YOU!
A special thank you video from our Executive Director:
December 2017 Newsletter
We are Hiring!
POSITION: Arts Education Program Manager
Description: We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Arts and Children’s Education to join our team as our Arts Education Program Manager! This position is responsible for implementing and managing our education programs, such as the Artist in Schools Programs, Poetry Out Loud Competition and distribution of Scholarships. The ideal candidate is organized, tech savvy, ambitious and motivated to make a difference in our community.
Duties:
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Artists In Schools Program: Artist Management, Materials Inventory Management, Communication Liaison, Invoicing and Budgeting.
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Event planning for the annual Poetry Out Loud competition.
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Display of student art in government & library displays
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Coordinate Kids Art Booth at the annual Pomegranate Festival
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Disseminate scholarship information and distribute funds
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Assist in grant writing
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Provide publicity information to Publicity Manager
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Report directly to the Executive Director
Requirements:
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20 hours per week (we offer flexibility with scheduling)
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Experience working in performing and/or visual arts
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Experience in children’s art education
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Must be organized, timely and able to prioritize
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Able to use e-mail, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Able to work collaboratively and independently
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Creative Problem Solving
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Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts or Art History a plus
Compensation: Determined by Experience and Education of Applicant
Please email resumes to Executive Director Rochelle Noblett at rnoblett@maderaarts.org