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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COMMUNITY ARTS SYMPOSIUM
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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
application will be selected every year.
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Eligibility
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Native
artist with community support to develop and host an art related
symposium; Must have at least 10 years' experience in the art world with
significant accomplishments. Individuals enrolled in a degree program are
not eligible.
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Information
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Provides
an opportunity to propose discussion on an art related topic that will
result in a one-day gathering of traditional and non-traditional artists,
local community members, and scholars. NMAI will assist with
arrangements, including plans for audio recording and possible broadcast.
Requires evaluation forms, written report, and invoice. Application
available on website.
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Benefits/Award
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Total
contract base amount is $6,000, awarded at completion of tasks as
follows: $1,250 for symposium preparation and planning; $1,750 for
overseeing successful completion of the one-day symposium; $3,000 for
symposium documentation and dissemination.
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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; Three Letters of Support.
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