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Arts LineA publication of the Amador County Arts CouncilCommitted to encouraging, supporting and promoting the arts

Arts LineBreaking News: Noah Bunting is Amador's Poetry Out Loud ChampNoah Bunting, a senior at Amador High School, is the 2020 Amador CountyPoetry Out Loud champion. Following competitions held at local highschools, Poetry Out Loud (POL) students competed at the February 1stCounty Final, and for the second year in a row, Bunting achieved the highestscore. Second place was awarded to Charlene Chiero, a student at MountainOaks, a homeschool program in Ione.

Seven students in grades 10-12, went head-to-head in two rounds of poetryrecitations and the scores were very close. Judges included Donna Custodio– a Director with the Amador County Of�ce of Education, Lyla Osmundsen –local poet and author, Sue Lagomarsino – Board member of the AmadorCounty Arts Council and ACUSD teacher, and Dana Jorgensen – from theof�ces of Assemblyman Bigelow and Senator Borgeas.

As the POL Champion, Bunting receives a $50 prize, unlimited free POLtutoring, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the capitol for the State Finals. Hisclassroom, Advanced Drama with teacher Giles Turner, receives a yearsubscription to Poetry Magazine. All seven �nalists were awarded certi�catesand sweatshirts with the Amador County Poetry Out Loud logo designed by Argonaut art student Elijiah Sanchez.

This spring, when Bunting represents Amador County at the POL State Finals in Sacramento, he’ll be competingagainst champs from 51 other counties. These March 15-16 Finals will include poetry workshops with peers,keynote presentations from professional poets, pictures with Senators, and student recitations from the �oor ofthe Senate Chambers.

POL is a program in which students learn memorization, recitation, and public speaking skills through poetry.Students are required to chose poems from the published POL Anthology (available to all poetry lovers atpoetryoutloud.org). Bunting chose“1969” by Alex Dimitrov and “The Emperor of Ice-Cream” by Wallace Stevens.In 2019, Bunting was the �rst Amador County POL student to ever make it to the Final Round of the statecompetition. This year, his third poem will be “The Conqueror Worm” by Edgar Allen Poe. If (and when) Buntingwins the State POL title, he then goes to Washington D.C. and has a chance to win over $20,000 in cash andprizes. His classroom will also receive an award.

As a competitor in the county POL �nals, students were invited to submit an original poem for the newly added“Poetry Ourselves” award. Lillian Fawver from Mountain Oaks High School won the honor and recited her originalpoem, entitled “Ghost”. Additionalpresentations at the Feb. 1st event weremade by younger poets from Sutter CreekElementary and an original poem fromAmador County Poet Laureate, Kat Everitt.Amador County Arts Council providesPoetry Out Loud for free to all high schoolstudents and classrooms. The program isfunded by grants from the NationalEndowment for the Arts, the PoetryFoundation, and the California ArtsCouncil, a state agency (www.cac.ca.gov).

The 2020 Amador County Poetry Outloud Finalists. From left: Samantha Clinton, Noah Bunting,Madison Stevens, Ian McMahan, Charlene Chiero, Andre King, and Lillian Fawver.

2020 POL Champ Noah Bunting with mom Lara.

New Leadership Framework in PlaceAt a recent planning meeting, the Amador County ArtsCouncil welcomed new board members andacknowledged the signi�cant work of retiring members.These volunteers were the backbone of projectsincluding Visual Arts Education, Student Arts Showcase,County Fair Window, Murder Mysteries, Art Gallery, ATaste of the Arts, and much more. Because of theirefforts, in 2019 Amador County Arts Council received thehighest possible ranking from the California Arts Council.We sincerely thank Nan Muzinich, Kelly Langelier, LillianaFalco, Carol Reid, Nina Neville, Sue Kendall, Polly Miller,DeDe Doran, and Student Directors, Lulu Briggs andEmily Ann Hopkins.

New board members were introduced: Nettie Fox, who isthe Program Coordinator and Facility Manager of theAmador Senior Center, is the incoming President; LindaZender Desedare, on the Board of the AmadorCommunity Foundation, is the new Vice President.Deborah Yates, a �autist with the Oakland Symphony anda �nance professional, is Treasurer. Sid Cohen, a studentat Folsom Lake College majoring in Technical Theatreand a former Student Director of AmadorArts, isSecretary.

The board welcomed a diverse group of membersincluding Darreon Brooks, Jackson Raley’s Manager anda wine connoisseur; Melissa Lavin, the CEO and ED ofAmador Council of Tourism; Scott Berrian, a localmusician and art history buff; and Marleen Olive, aprofessional visual artist. Providing continuity withlongtime board experience are Sue Lagomarsino, ArtsEducation Chair; Fine Artist Christie Lane; and JoyPalmer. Current Student Directors are Victoria Bordwelland Deja Douglas, from Amador and Argonaut HighSchools respectively.

The meeting focused on strategic planning. Facilitated bystatewide arts expert Angela Tahti, the group made a keychange in structure, adopting a three committee systemthat streamlines board efforts and facilitates continuouscommunity input.

Eager and on-target to deliver a new decade of artsservices to the county, Amador County Arts Councilcontinues to invite interested residents to get involvedwith the committees and to become donors andvolunteers. Of note: We have room for two studentdirectors from each high school. Students ages 16 andolder are invited to apply.

“It takes the entire community,” says Executive Director,Meghan O’Keefe. “The only way to qualify for moregovernment grants is to raise more money and the onlyway to raise more money is to get involved!” Please call209-256-8166 or email [email protected]


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MissionStatement

To encourage, support and promotethe arts in our schools and our

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Meghan O’Keefe

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Carol Brown

PUBLICITY CONTRACTOR

Penny West

GRANT CONSULTANT

Terra Forgette

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Nettie Fox, President

Linda Zender Desedare, Vice President

Deborah Yates, Treasurer

Sid Cohen, Secretary

Darreon Brooks

Scott Berrian

Sue Lagomarsino, Arts Education Chair

Marleen Olive

Joy Palmer

Christie Lane

Melissa Lavin

STUDENT DIRECTORS

Victoria Bordwell

Deja Douglas


First Ever ROOTS: A Black Heritage Art Show Open Through March 12- “ ”In honor of Black History Month, the Amador County ArtsCouncil is proud to present “ROOTS: A Black Heritage ArtShow”, celebrating African-American heritage, culture, andachievements. Curated by local black leaders, this landmarkexhibit of over 35 works is open for visitors through March 12that our gallery in Jackson.

A recent standing room only public reception featured remarksfrom Student Director Deja Douglas, a moving speech by Dr.James Armstead, and performances from the African Drumand Dance Ensemble of Nevada County.

The ROOTS curating team was comprised of local and regionalartists and arts lovers who are proud of their Black Heritage,including:

� Dr. James Armstead - Actor and historical interpreter, retiredprofessor, and California State Guard emergency planner

� Deja Douglas - President of the Argonaut High School ArtClub and AmadorArts Student Director

� Betzaida Arroyo - United Health Group (Optum) ProgramIntegrity Manager, United States Air Force Veteran, PhDcandidate, and Victory Village board member

� Sarah Stepney - Local Visual Artist, Argonaut High

� Darreon Brooks - AmadorArts Board of Directors and Manager at Jackson Raleys

� Joy Tribble - Arts Technician with City of West Hollywood Arts Division

Some of the art is for sale, with the purchase price going to the artist who may choose to donate it toAmador County Arts Council. The gallery is open Tues-Thurs noon-6pm at 617 S. CA-Hwy 49 in Jackson (inthe Mother Lode Plaza). This show is made possible by the Amador County Arts Council, the NationalEndowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council, a state agency. For information, please contact209-256-8166 or [email protected]

Amador resident Dr. James Armstead gave stirring comments.

The Nevada County African Dance & Drum Ensemble was aenergetic authentic bonus to the Feb. 1 reception.

Meg Grace Newell's “Smelling Freedom” sculpture

Myisha Neiss-Cortez, age 15, created a self-portrait.


SPOTLI

GHT Argonaut High School Senior Deja

Douglas is truly an artist, achievingstatewide recognition for her work in �lm

and visual arts. She is a thought leader,inspiring her peers and community members

with her personality and innate gifts and talents.

Since late 2017, Douglas has been an AmadorArts StudentDirector. She was instrumental in the adoption of theDeclaration for Equity in Arts Learning by the Amador CountyUni�ed School District Board of Trustees in January 2018. InMarch of that year, Douglas and her Argonaut peers won �rstplace in the statewide �lm competition called “Student VoicesCampaign.” ACUSD paid for these students to travel toOakland to attend a live screening of her �lm and to receive theaward. In 2019, Douglas made an intricate lifelike drawing ofour Patron the Arts recipient, Jim Guidi of KVGC HometownRadio. The framed artwork was presented to Guidi last Augustat the �nal 2019 TGIF concert.

Douglas is the inspiration behind our current exhibit “ROOTS –A Black Heritage Art Show”. Asked at the recent reception whatshe liked best about the show, she replied, “Being involved insomething that's the �rst-ever in this county. It's so exciting tosee how the community responded.”

Though she has not made the �nal decisions on college,Douglas has been accepted into the University of the Paci�cand plans to major in Psychology with a minor in Visual Art.

Open Studio For Artists of All AgesOpen Studio is a free drop-in creative space for artists of alllevels. Join other artists who like to convene, collaborate,and create with any medium; the supplies are provided andit’s all free! All ages are welcome (minors need a signedpermission slip and artists under the age of 13 must beaccompanied by an adult). Families are welcome to becreative in the space together. Join us Tuesday-Thursdaynoon-6pm in the back left corner of the Mother Lode Plaza,617 S. Highway 49, Jackson. Our phone is 209-256-8166.

Student Director Deja Douglas (Argonaut '20) with her artworkin “ROOTS – A Black Heritage Art Show”

Deja Douglas: Accomplished Student Artist

T G I F C o n c e r t s R e t u r n ;Sponsors NeededYou’ll be thrilled with the 2020 TGIF all-localband lineup and MC Scott Berrian! BUT inorder to sustain this 21 year old series, weneed SPONSORS for each concert.

Become a TGIF sponsor and get yourbusiness name all over posters, pamphlets,and our website. Individuals are welcome tosponsor as well! For information, contactMeghan O’Keefe at 209-256-8166 [email protected]


Yes, I support the Arts in Amador County and would like tocontribute to an organization that...

...Provides for Amador Countyart, music and cultural events...Holds around the countyfree summer concerts

...Gives to deserving high school seniorsscholarships... to provide art programsWorks with schools

� � �Donor: $35 Friend of the Arts: $250 Patron: $1000

� � �Arts Lover: $100 Champion: $500 Major Donor: $5000+

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Please return form & donation to: Amador Arts Council, P. O. Box 206, Sutter Creek, CA 95685NOTE: You can also donate securely online via PayPal at www.amadorarts.org

The Amador County Arts Council is a California non-profit organization operating in the public interest under 501c3 of the IRS code.

An Extraordinary TuesdayOn behalf of the Amador County Arts Council Board of Directors, wethank you for your support on GIVING TUESDAY 2019. Your supportenriches lives by providing the power of the arts to people throughoutour county. A special thanks to the Amador Community Foundation fororganizing Giving Tuesday. They matched the donations that day with$40,000, resulting in a total of $214,769 for local charities. The totalraised for AmadorArts was $4,354.84.

Our work in thecommunity wouldnot be possiblewithout your

generouscontributions.Donate today!

Become a Donor and Impact LivesWhen you donate to Amador County Arts Council, you make our community eligible for MORE governmentgrant funds! Your donation can create new arts education programs, more free concerts, professional artshows, and support for our public schools. In 2019, we paid professional artists $20,000 and provided over$20,000 in arts education programs and support! Become a donor member of Amador County Arts Counciland help us achieve our goal to bring hundreds of thousands of government arts grants to our community.Visit amadorarts.org or use the form below.

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Boardof DirectorsCalendarof Events

Ongoing Open Studio creative space | Tues-Thurs 12-6pm | See page 4

Through Mar. 12 “ROOTS” Black | Tues-Thurs 12-6pm | See page 3Heritage Art Show

Feb. 15 Third Saturday Amador Storytelling Guild | 2-4pm | See page 7

Feb. 17 Amador County Arts Council closed in observance of the national holiday

Mar. 5 First Thursday Open Mic | 6-8pm | See page 7

Mar. 6 Tri-County LGBTQ Alliance Youth Group | 3:30-5:30pm

Mar. 12 “ROOTS” Black Closes | 12-6pm | See page 3Heritage Art Show

Mar. 16-20 Amador County Arts Council closed for Spring Break

Mar. 21 Third Saturday Amador Storytelling Guild | 2-4pm | See page 7

Mar. 23-27 Amador County Artists’ Association High School Art Show

Apr. 3 Latinx Art Show Opening Reception | 4-7pm | Show runs through May 14

Apr.3 - May 14 Latinx Art Show | See page 9

May 4-15 Annual Student Arts Showcase | 3-5 pm | Amador County Unified School District offices, 217 Rex Ave,Jackson | View original artwork by local K-6 students in our Arts in Education Program.

May 22 Miwok Patriots Opening Reception| 4-7pm | Show runs through July 9

May 22 - July 9 Miwok Patriots Show | See above

Jun. 12 - Aug. 21 TGIF Free Summer Concerts featuring all local bands | Fridays 6-8 pm | Various town parks

Aug. 21 Thank You Party to our volunteers, donors, sponsors and student directors, Patron of the Arts Award,Volunteer of the Year Award, State of Arts Education Address, Student Performances | 6-8:15pm | Terrad’Oro Winery

Sept. 11 Heart of Hope Art Show Opening Reception | 4-7pm | Show runs through Oct. 22 | See page 9

Nov. 14 Winefest | Our largest annual fundraiser | Sutter Creek | Tickets on sale Sept. 1

Nov. 20 Safe Space Art Show Opening Reception | 4-7pm | Show runs through Jan. 21, 2021 | See page 9

Arts in ActionEvents listed below are open to the public. Be sure to check www.amadorarts.org for the mostup-to-date listings and Calls for Artists. The County Arts Council facility is available forAmadorrent by artists, contact us for details! Unless otherwise noted on listings below:� All events are free but donations are gratefully accepted� Location is Amador County Arts Council, 617 S Hwy 49, Jackson (in the Mother Lode Plaza)

Miwok Heritage Center Partners with Amador County Arts CouncilThe Miwok Heritage Center of Ione, in collaboration with the Amador County Arts Council, present “MiwokPatriots”, a historical showcase of Miwok contributions during wartime highlighting Miwok soldiers, women, andchildren. The show will open with a reception on May 22 from 4-7pm and will run through July 9th inside theAmador Arts Council gallery at 617 South Hwy 49, Jackson CA (inside the Mother Lode Plaza). The MiwokHeritage Center will also open the gallery for public viewing during Memorial Day weekend on Sunday May 24thand Monday May 25th from 12-5pm. The Miwok Patriots show is made possible by Amador County Arts Council,the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council, a state agency. For more information:[email protected] or 209-256-8166.

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Amador Storytelling Guild Has Steady FollowingEveryone has a story! Join us for this free gathering of storytellers, poets, andreciters on the third Saturday of each month. Established and facilitated byAmador County Poet Laureate Kat Everitt, the Amador Storytelling Guild is aplace for adults and children to develop and hone all kinds of storytellingskills. Intergenerational storytelling is a great way to learn and connect withcommunity!

This free event frequently includes puppetry and other forms of storytelling. Attendees are encouraged to bringtheir own puppet collections, masks, and even musical instruments to enhance the storytelling experience. TheStorytelling Guild meets at Amador County Arts Council, 617 S. Highway 49 in Jackson, 2-4pm on the thirdSaturday of each month. Guests are invited to bring snacks to share, as well as, of course, stories! Parents orguardians should accompany youth ages 8-13; release form required for ages 14-17.

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A new venue for artists of all kinds whohunger for the chance to take to the stageis the monthly Open Mic Night at theAmador County Arts Council.

All ages, all creatives, and all skill levelsare invited to this free, family-friendlycommunity event. On the �rst Thursday ofthe month, set-up and sign-in is at 6pm;performances 6:30-8:30ish. Available:piano, 2 mics with stands, and a soundsystem with small mixer. Attendees areencouraged to contribute to the potlucksnacks; no alcohol or smoking allowed.Special thanks to Den McCue of Pioneerwho organizes each month’s event, alongwith his wife Kat Everitt, the AmadorCounty Poet Laureate.

Mark your calendars for �rst ThursdayOpen Mic Nights: 617 South Highway 49,back southwest corner of the Mother LodePlaza. Contact us by phone at 209-256-8166 or email [email protected]

Open Mic has seen the likes ofGabriel McGage and Black Elk,Gerry-Brennan-Soley, and Susanand Marty Preece.


Amador Arts Alliance for Arts Education MeetsIn October 2019, school administrators, county government of�cials, students, and arts education leaders met tocelebrate art and get the State of Arts Education address from the California Alliance for Arts Education. Theevent began with performances from the Amador County Uni�ed School District Jazz Band, directed by retiredteacher Hank King. Art students from Amador and Argonaut High schools showcased their visual art pieces, the2019 POL Champion, Noah Bunting recited one of his winning poems, and the Amador State of Arts Educationaddress was given by Jackson Junior High student Maggie Johnston Swift.

Community members engaged in breakout groups committed to growing the support and funding for artseducation right here in Amador County. Robin Hampton from California Alliance for Arts Education enlightenedthe crowd about trends in arts education funding, planning, integration, and professional development.

As our district and community once again amend and build the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) forACUSD, the Amador Alliance for Arts Education will be helping the district and citizens through the process. Lookto us for help during the LCAP process. Amador County Arts Council and the Amador Alliance for Arts Educationare here to help citizens of all ages be a part of the entire LCAP process. The Alliance includes trainingopportunities, free resources, and continuous support for students, parents, and the district at-large. Since 2017,the Amador Alliance for Arts Education has helped ACUSD direct over $85,000 of LCAP funds into ArtsEducation K-12.

Our work has resulted in the adoption of the Declaration for Equity in Arts Learning (JANUARY 2018), and hassecured our participation in the Arts Planning Initiative (June 2018), leading directly to the ACUSD Board ofTrustees adopting the District Arts Plan in August of 2019. Together, we can ensure that our students get the artseducation they need, that the teachers get the professional development they crave, and that ACUSD hassustainable funding for equitable, sequential, rigorous, and standard-based arts education for all students K-12.

We need YOUR help in the LCAP process! To be a part of the Amador Alliance for Arts Education, contactMeghan O’Keefe at 209-256-8166 or [email protected]

Bruce Peccianti introduced a new Arts in Educationproject in Robbie Price's 5th grade class at Sutter

Creek Elementary. “Ledger art” uses ledgers of itemssold from stores at the time as the backgrounds for

Native American art. Ledger Art is a Native Americanart form created by Plains, Plateau, and Great BasinTribes. This art lesson is integrated into the 5th gradeUS History curriculum.At left are some examples of

the students' works.


Latinx Art ShowRegistration Deadline: Artwork Deadline:3/5/2020 3/26/2020

Show Dates: Artists Reception:4/3/2020-5/14/2020 4/3/2020

Amador County Arts Council is hosting a Latinx art show in our gallery, openingon April 3rd with a reception from 4-7pm. Public viewing hours continue Tuesday through Thursday from 12-6pmthrough May 14th. Latinx artists are invited to submit work for an exhibition of original painting, drawing,photography, sculpture, mixed media, quilting, poetry, music, dance, and more. We are looking for 25 artists.

Artists may include artist bio and statement, maximum 500 characters. Works may be for sale, with suggesteddonation to Amador County Arts Council. Register by emailing [email protected] show is madepossible by the Amador County Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council,a state agency.

Register for entry by March 5th. Artwork must be delivered, ready to hang with no exposed glass/jagged edges,on Thursday, March 26th, 12-6 pm, to Amador County Arts Council at 617 South Hwy 49, Jackson CA 95642.Artwork must be picked-up at the close of the show on May 14th from 5-7pm. No cost to enter. Open to all Latinxartists worldwide. For more info, contact Amador County Arts Council at 209-256-8166 or [email protected]

Heart of Hope Art ShowRegistration Deadline: Artwork Deadline:8/11/2020 9/8/2020


The Amador County Arts Council, in partnership with the Amador County Department of Behavioral Health and theAmador Coalition for Suicide Prevention, is proud to announce HEART OF HOPE—an art show celebrating thehope, perseverance, and awareness of mental health and wellness. The show will open with a public reception onSeptember 11, 4-7pm.

Worldwide, all artists of all skill levels, all media, and all ages are welcome to submit works of visual, performing,music, multimedia, and literary arts. Pieces must be delivered by September 8th to Amador County Arts Council,ready to hang/present, and with no exposed jagged edges or glass. Pieces must be picked up on October 22from 5-7pm.

Artists may include artist bio and statement, maximum 500 characters. Works may be for sale, with a suggesteddonation to Amador County Arts Council. Registration must be submitted to [email protected] by August11. This show is made possible by the Amador County Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and theCalifornia Arts Council, a state agency.

Safe Space Art ShowRegistration Deadline: Artwork Deadline:10/27/2020 11/17/2020


The Amador County Arts Council, in partnership with the Tri-County LGBTQ Alliance, is proud to announce SafeSpace—an art show celebrating queer culture in rural Americas. Safe Space will open with a public reception onNovember 20th from 4-7pm. On June 21st at Pine Grove Park, the Tri-County LGBTQ Alliance will facilitate acommunity art piece speci�cally for Safe Space, and all are welcome to contribute!

Worldwide, all queer and ally artists of all skill levels, all media, and all ages are welcome to submit works ofvisual, performing, music, multimedia, and literary arts. Pieces must be delivered by November 17th to AmadorCounty Arts Council, ready to hang/present, and with no exposed jagged edges or glass. Pieces must be pickedup on January 21 from 5-7pm.

Artists may include artist bio and statement, maximum 500 characters. Works may be for sale, with a suggesteddonation to Amador County Arts Council. Registration must be submitted to [email protected] by October27th. This show is made possible by the Amador County Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, andthe California Arts Council, a state agency.

ENCOURAGING, SUPPORTING& PROMOTING THE ARTS

in Amador Countyfor more than 38 years

2019 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS


See the entire reporton our website atwww.amadorarts.org

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Dear Friends of AmadorArts,For over 36 years, AmadorArts has been working to nurture the cultural vitality of our

area by creating programs and events in our community and schools. Thank you so much foryour continued support. Our work would not be possible without your generous contributions.

Dear Friends of AmadorArts,

Patron $1,000+Troy Bowers, Amador County FairTracy Dehn, Terra d’Oro WineryCandice Diamond & Bill Price,Diamond Price FundStanley LukowiczArdyce TerhuneThomas Violich

Champion $500+Amador County Gourd ArtistsBetzaida Arroyo, United Health GroupHenry & Ellen Weyrauch IIILarry Youngman, Clorox Corp.

Friends of Arts $250+Millie & Ross ButlerDennis & Julie Griffin, The GriffinCompanyJim & Suzy Gullett FamilyDonna & Richard HallSarkis & Anne Kel-ArtinianAlaina LyonsKen & Nancy NielandAmy SlavenskyBarbara Wells

Art Lovers $100+Janis AkunaAmador BrewingAmador Vintners AssociationARC of Amador & CalaverasSandra BaraccoSusan BartelsTracey Berkner, Volcano Union Inn &Taste RestaurantSharon BerglundSharon BertoliHarrry BriggsCharles & Carol BrownCynthia CassNancy Chapman & David Lindquist

Gwendolyn Christeson, TheEstate Planning Law CenterPhil Collins & Pam SwensonRodney & Lorraine DavisKatherine EvatSally FrielKathleen GadwayMartha GambleMarie & David GarciaWayne GaribaldiSandra & Larry GillettMark & Mary GloverKathryn & Melvin GluntDeborah Grady & Mara FeeneyRalph & Isolde HarderSusanne & Richard HoneyHospice of Amador County &CalaverasJerry & Peggy JolleyLynn KeeverMark KoenigAnne Lintz State FarmAaron May, JB’s Awards &EngravingPatrick & Frances McGinnisYvonne NevilleMarleen OliveLyla OsmundsenFrancine PogueDede RyanDenise SchankTeri & Jim SchneppGary SladeCurtis StrommeTerre Rouge & Easton WinesMaryann TremellingGiles & Shirley TurnerSabina & Dale TurnerPenny West & Dennis DickmanGary & Paula Wooten

General & Business Donors $35-60+Charmaine Echeverria AdamsCara Agustin, The StudioPerformance Technique DanceSchoolShari AndersonKoney AustinnFrank AxeDonna Stahl BagshawSheila BergCathleen & Magnus BerglundAlan & Helen BierceAnn BjellardSusan BoardwellSteve & Anne BoydCasey & Margaret BrandsonJeffrey & Ree BrownLynne BrumitCaryl CallsenSandra CampbellLarry & Becky CarsonGail CatesFrancis Caton & Rebecca StoneMarianne ChangJoAnn ChevretteBob & Sharon ChristmanSidney CohenDeborah & James CowanMary CowanDaniel D’AgostiniJean Lousie DahlJudy DayLinda DesedareHolly EnsleyFrances FarmerYvonne & Jerry FunderburghMary GalloMaria GarciaDavid & Linda GonzalesKathy GuletzLucy Hackett & John HaedrichChristi HahnRichard Hoffman

Bronwyn HoganTerrie Houseman & RobertKleinbrahmMichelle HubbellKathleen JohnsonKrista & Gerry KeeganSue & Rich KendallS. Ann KimballRocky & Christie LaneKelly LangelierJudith LernerJacqueline MartinezDouglas & Susan McElweeSandra MorganNadine MottorosMary NahhasNancy NasiatkaJo Ann OgburnBruce PecciantiJean PinottiPatty RedkeyRebecca & Gary ReinoehlLinda RiandaJoanne RichmondAnne RoethJoyce SandauClaudia SchwalmCheryl SernaCarol SethreJim & Carol SettlageChristine ShultzMelene SmithMuriel StettlerDarlene SuttonVictoria & Daniel StojanovichKeith & Gail SweetSally TrestrailGerald & Kelly TrottierNancy VargasFrank & Conni WarrenCarolene Wiser & Willie ScheidtCatherine WoodruffNetwork for Good

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Volunteers Needed for Student Arts ShowcaseThe annual Student Arts Showcase is a popular Spring event that shows off much of the fantastic art that localK-6 students have created as a result of our Arts in Education Program. Volunteers are needed to assist with theorganizing, transporting and setting up the art work to the Jackson Of�ce of the Amador County Uni�ed SchoolDistrict (the location of this year’s event). Also, volunteers will meet and greet guests and take the show downupon completion. These volunteer tasks run May 1st to May 15th, on any day(s) that you’re available.

We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, so we can begin putting the teams together. CarolBrown has all the details about dates, times, etc. Call her at the Amador Arts Council Council at 209-256-8166.Our new hours are Tuesday through Thursday, noon-6 pm, or leave a message. Also, you may email her [email protected]

P. O. Box 206Sutter Creek, CA 95685

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In ThisIssue...

Poetry Outloud Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1New Leadership Framework . . . . . . . . . . 2ROOTS Black Heritage Art Show . . . . . . 3Spotlight: Deja Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TGIF Sponsors Needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Open Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Giving Tuesday Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Contribution Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Arts in Action Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Miwok Patriots Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Amador Storytelling Guild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Open Mic Nights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Alliance for Art Education Update. . . . . . . . 8Ledger Art Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Call for Artists (3 shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92019 Annual Report Summary . . . . . . . . . 10Student Arts Showcase Help Needed . . . 11Donors & Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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ROOTS: Black Heritage ShowOpen Until March 12................p.3

This activity is supported in part by the California ArtsCouncil, a state agency. Find out more at cac.ca.gov

Artists Needed for ThreeUpcoming Shows...................p.3

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