Sponsor
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Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian
(NMAI) Native Arts Program
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Title
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YOUTH PUBLIC ART PROJECT
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Contact
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Smithsonian Institution
Cultural Resources
Center
4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746-2863
phone: 301.238.1540 fax: 301.238.3200
e-mail: nap@si.edu
url: www.AmericanIndian.si.edu
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Availability
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One
project will be selected annually.
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Eligibility
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Native
artist with support from a community youth organization; Must have at
least 10 years' experience in the art world and reflect significant
accomplishments. Individuals enrolled in a degree program are not
eligible.
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Information
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Promotes
involvement with youth in local communities by developing a design plan
to reflect cultural values, ideas, and images based upon research at
local museums, libraries, etc. Involves proposing location, planning, art
instruction class, and work with youth to complete mural within three
months. Will present or dedicate mural with documentation by NMAI, local
media. Written evaluation required. Application available on website.
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Benefits/Award
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$6,000
contract base for completion of mural. Supplies (paint, brushes, etc.)
provided by Community Services Department up to $1,000.
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Deadline
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Postmarked
on or before May 5, 2008
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application postmarked by Deadline Date; Proposal; Budget Sheet; Current
Resume; One-page Artist Statement; Slide List; Letter of Recommendation
from Youth Organization; Letter of Commitment from Property Owner.
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