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 Students from 24 high schools in
Ohio will take part in the 2008 Poetry Out Loud: National
Recitation Contest. Poetry Out Loud seeks to
foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing
on the latest trends in poetry recitation and performance.
Poetry Out Loud builds on the resurgence of poetry as
an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the
immense popularity of rap music among youth. Poetry Out
Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken
word and theater into the English class. Through Poetry
Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills,
build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage.
The state finals for Ohio are scheduled for
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 4 p.m. following
a day of regional competition. This event will be held at the
Matesich Theatre at Ohio Dominican University.
Participating schools include: Amanda-Clearcreek High
School, Amanda; Bellefontaine High School,
Bellefontaine; Timken Senior High School,
Canton; Chagrin Falls High School,
Chagrin Falls; Purcell Marian High School,
Cincinnati; Cleveland Heights High
School, Cleveland Heights; Columbus
Alternative High School, Eastmoor Academy, Premier Academy,
Columbus; Chaminade-Julienne High School,
Dayton; Westland High School,
Galloway; Granville High School,
Granville; Green High School,
Green; Central Crossing High School,
Grove City; Logan Hocking High School,
Logan; Madison High School,
Madison; Medina High School,
Medina; Millersport High School,
Millersport; Reynoldsburg High School,
Reynoldsburg; Streetsboro High School,
Streetsboro; Tallmadge High School,
Tallmadge; Upper Arlington High
School, Upper Arlington; Westerville South
High School, Westerville; West
Liberty-Salem High School, West Liberty.
The winner at the state level will receive $300 and an
all-expenses-paid trip to Washington to compete for the
national championship. The state winner's school will receive
a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. A runner-up
will receive $200, with $200 for his or her school library. A
total of $50,000 in scholarships and school stipends will be
awarded to the winners at the National Finals held on April
28-29 in Washington D.C.
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| There's Still Time to Register
for the 2008 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Arts Day
Luncheon |
.jpg) It’s not too late to
register for the 2008 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and
Arts Day Luncheon to be held Wednesday, April
16, 2008 at 12 p.m. at the Columbus Athenaeum.
Governor Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances
Strickland will attend the event. Governor Strickland
will present the welcome address and Senate President
Bill Harris and Speaker of the House Jon Husted will
present the awards to each of the 2008 Governor’s Award
recipients.
Reservations for the 2008 Governor’s Awards for the
Arts in Ohio and Arts Day Luncheon will be accepted only
online. Tickets are $50 and include a lunch and dessert
reception. All proceeds go to the Ohio Citizens for the
Arts Foundation. Deadline for registration is
Monday, March 31, 2008 or until the
event is sold out.
Award categories and recipients include: Arts
Administration, Marcie Goodman, Cleveland International
Film Festival, Cleveland; Arts in
Education, Michael Huffman, Lima City Schools,
Lima; Arts Patron, Susan Reams,
Perrysburg; Business Support of the
Arts, Limited Brands, Columbus;
Community Development and Participation, Dr. Catherine
Roma, MUSE, Cincinnati Women’s Choir, Umoja Men’s Chorus
and Voices of Freedom Choir,
Cincinnati; and Individual Artists, Dr.
Burton Beerman, composer/musician, Bowling
Green and Steve Free, singer/songwriter,
McDermott. Winners will receive an
original work of art by Ohio painter Betsy DeFusco.
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| New On The NASAA Web
site |
| The National Association of
State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has just released a
comprehensive analysis of state arts agency
budgets. The report contains updated information
on appropriations trends, as well as
state-by-state information on revenue sources
and per capita spending. Also available is a
press release, a per capita ranking FAQ and an
interactive database that organizations can use
to create a ten-year budget history.
View the report by visiting the NASSA Web site.
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Students - why flip burgers when you can get a cool,
fun PAID summer internship in the arts?
ArtWorks is the only arts-based job training program
for Northeast Ohio high school students. ArtWorks
2008 apprentices create exciting work in theater, dance,
music, and visual arts while learning professionalism and
responsibility for six hours a day, five days a week. In
addition to creating art, apprentices host performances and
exhibitions of their work that are enjoyed by the entire
community and work with master teaching artists to develop a
professional portfolio. ArtWorks will take place at University
Circle in Cleveland.
Any high school student entering 10th,
11th, or 12th grade in the fall of 2008 may apply. Graduating
seniors are ineligible. No prior arts experience is
necessary. We are simply looking for people who are
interested in the arts and would like to learn job skills.
Students must submit an application on time and be interviewed
to be considered for the program. Applications are due
by Thursday, April 3, 2008.
Applications and more information are available on Young
Audiences' Web site.
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Legislative
Spotlight |
| Name: Sen. Eric H. Kearney, 9th
District (Cincinnati)
Committees: Finance and Financial Institutions;
Insurance, Commerce and Labor (Ranking Miniority
Member); Judiciary – Civil Justice (Ranking Minority
Member); Legislative Information Systems; Ways and Means
and Economic Development
Hometown: Cincinnati
Education: B.A. in English, Dartmouth College, J.D.,
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Recent Honors: Who’s Who Among African Americans
(12th Edition); U.S. District Court Ohio Attorney
Service Award (2000); Cincinnati Family of the Year
(2004); Cincinnati Business Courier Top Forty Under 40
Business Leaders
Arts Organizations: Cincinnati Ballet (Former Board
Member); Cincinnati May Festival (Board Member); Arts
Consortium
Favorite Arts or Cultural Pastime: Opera, Reading
Favorite Artist: Kevin Harns (visual); Awadagin Pratt
(Musician)
Last Book Read: “Audacity of Hope” by Barack Obama
Most Memorable Arts Experience: Taking his daughter
to the Cincinnati Arts Museum
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