Showing posts with label YAV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YAV. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Friday, September 10, 2010
TGIF Bento 09.10.10
Yup. It's the same thing as before... *sigh*BTW, my co-worker Michael got me back today for a practical joke I played on him last month. I came in this morning to 24 cups FILLED WITH WATER on my desk! I see escalation in our future!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Giving at Year-End
Dear Friends & Family,
The past year has been one of tremendous challenge. Economic conditions have made it necessary for most to make careful choices about how to spend, save, and give their resources. That is why YAV especially appreciates those who have chosen to continue their support.
Those who make charitable gifts may wish to structure the amount and timing of their gifts to make the best use of tax incentives available this year. Remember, gifts made by December 31 can help reduce the amount of taxes you owe next April.
Act Today! You can donate online by clicking here, or through the mail at the address listed below.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us advance our mission to enhance the lives of children in and through the arts. The need for you to help is great and the opportunities are plenty. Please give as generously as you can.
Mailing Address:
Young Audiences - Arts for Learning - Virginia
420 North Center Drive, Ste. 239
Norfolk, VA 23502
Best Wishes,
Anna
The past year has been one of tremendous challenge. Economic conditions have made it necessary for most to make careful choices about how to spend, save, and give their resources. That is why YAV especially appreciates those who have chosen to continue their support.
Those who make charitable gifts may wish to structure the amount and timing of their gifts to make the best use of tax incentives available this year. Remember, gifts made by December 31 can help reduce the amount of taxes you owe next April.
Act Today! You can donate online by clicking here, or through the mail at the address listed below.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us advance our mission to enhance the lives of children in and through the arts. The need for you to help is great and the opportunities are plenty. Please give as generously as you can.
Mailing Address:
Young Audiences - Arts for Learning - Virginia
420 North Center Drive, Ste. 239
Norfolk, VA 23502
Best Wishes,
Anna
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What's In A Name?
This is a video that was produced about a program we (YAV) did at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, VA. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
...Co-Workers...
Rob came down from Richmond to visit us in Norfolk because he and Toni had some teacher training to do...
Friday, June 19, 2009
...Re-Re-Invention...
This is very personal for me but no less real. It's time to reinvent myself at work. It's not welcome, it's not wanted. Internally, I'm struggling. This is not a complete thought, but it's what I'm feeling at the moment.
Yesterday my boss casually mentioned that he'll be taking "a few" special projects from me and giving them to other staff members as we're expecting a downturn in monies from grants and foundations. The expectation, as I see it, is that by taking away the special projects I will be able to focus more time and energy into earned income in order to make up the budget shortfall. I have two points to share...
I. One of the failures of some non-profits is their ability to plan effectively for grant, foundation or corporate income to sustain projects beyond their original conception. With out sustainability in funding the organization is more likely to see their service/outreach numbers fluctuate severely. Without sustained or constant grant and foundation monies, primary sources of funding disappear. This will affect the organization in many ways.
a. The organization's Board will take notice. I don't think I need to go into detail about the doubt that will arise on the organization's staff at that point.
b. Partners will feel that they are doing the majority of the work if they are the only ones bringing money to the table and may begin looking for other organizations to form sustainable partnerships.
c. If an organization fails to garner monies from foundations, corporations and grants then they are less likely to continue to collect monies from existing and new sources. It reflects poorly when applying for new monies, appearing as if the organization is more interested in "your money in the moment" rather than the long lasting social impact that extended and strategic grant, corporate and foundation giving can provide.
II. With the organizations failure to strategically invest in grant, foundation or corporate income their becomes a budget shortfall, which then then becomes a burden to the organization. Upper management will often shift this burden to the 'earned income' side of the business compounding the hardship of those managing earned income (who often have already inflated budget goals). When this burden is shifted it often does NOT come with additional support in the form marketing materials, strategic planning or personnel. This "patchwork fix" lacks planning and strategies for growth. With the lack of support in materials, personnel and planning it's often hard to grow far beyond what is already sustainable. That being said, it helps to give it ones all regardless of being overworked, underpaid, understaffed.
To put it mildly, no one can replace my primary job function. No one can do that voodoo that I do so well. However, I've been looking for someone to do that voodoo that I do just as well as I do. I have been sorely (and repeatedly) disappointed.
I didn't return any statement to my boss. Actually, I just nodded until he was done talking and then walked away. He knows what I love to do and he knows I'm good at it. He still can't justify me doing those jobs without someone as good as me in my primary job function.
Yesterday my boss casually mentioned that he'll be taking "a few" special projects from me and giving them to other staff members as we're expecting a downturn in monies from grants and foundations. The expectation, as I see it, is that by taking away the special projects I will be able to focus more time and energy into earned income in order to make up the budget shortfall. I have two points to share...
I. One of the failures of some non-profits is their ability to plan effectively for grant, foundation or corporate income to sustain projects beyond their original conception. With out sustainability in funding the organization is more likely to see their service/outreach numbers fluctuate severely. Without sustained or constant grant and foundation monies, primary sources of funding disappear. This will affect the organization in many ways.
a. The organization's Board will take notice. I don't think I need to go into detail about the doubt that will arise on the organization's staff at that point.
b. Partners will feel that they are doing the majority of the work if they are the only ones bringing money to the table and may begin looking for other organizations to form sustainable partnerships.
c. If an organization fails to garner monies from foundations, corporations and grants then they are less likely to continue to collect monies from existing and new sources. It reflects poorly when applying for new monies, appearing as if the organization is more interested in "your money in the moment" rather than the long lasting social impact that extended and strategic grant, corporate and foundation giving can provide.
II. With the organizations failure to strategically invest in grant, foundation or corporate income their becomes a budget shortfall, which then then becomes a burden to the organization. Upper management will often shift this burden to the 'earned income' side of the business compounding the hardship of those managing earned income (who often have already inflated budget goals). When this burden is shifted it often does NOT come with additional support in the form marketing materials, strategic planning or personnel. This "patchwork fix" lacks planning and strategies for growth. With the lack of support in materials, personnel and planning it's often hard to grow far beyond what is already sustainable. That being said, it helps to give it ones all regardless of being overworked, underpaid, understaffed.
To put it mildly, no one can replace my primary job function. No one can do that voodoo that I do so well. However, I've been looking for someone to do that voodoo that I do just as well as I do. I have been sorely (and repeatedly) disappointed.
I didn't return any statement to my boss. Actually, I just nodded until he was done talking and then walked away. He knows what I love to do and he knows I'm good at it. He still can't justify me doing those jobs without someone as good as me in my primary job function.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Annual Luncheon 06.16.09
Today was YAV's annual luncheon. We had so many extra people that I was actually really lucky to get to eat. I gave my lunch, my substitute lunch and a third substitue lunch away... I had anticipated by the end of it not getting any food.
Thankfully, the kitchen staff had ONE extra crab cake. It was okay, but at least it was food. I was starving by the time everything came out.
I had to give up my seat at in the actual meeting rooms and eat alone in the hall. The staff kept me entertained. Brian, kept checking on me and even boxed up some extra tasty bits for me to bring to Tiste.
He also hunted down the catering staff person that kept taking my coffee mug -- it disappeared twice before he raised hell in the kitchen for me.
I would tell you about the actual awards and how great everyone looked... but, again, I wasn't able to sit with the masses and I don't really know what they talked about. I'm sure it was wonderful.
A nice light punch, needed some bubbles but was tasty. This is my second glass so it was minus the blueberries, raspberries, and slice of pear.
This was the best appetizer even though it looks hideous. They need to work on the plating. Goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, a hint of citrus and topped with fresh basil and a sliver of tomato.
The so-so crab cake with the perfectly cooked green beans.
Lemon bar with raspberry jam and cream. Two bites was enough sugar for the week!
Thankfully, the kitchen staff had ONE extra crab cake. It was okay, but at least it was food. I was starving by the time everything came out.
I had to give up my seat at in the actual meeting rooms and eat alone in the hall. The staff kept me entertained. Brian, kept checking on me and even boxed up some extra tasty bits for me to bring to Tiste.
He also hunted down the catering staff person that kept taking my coffee mug -- it disappeared twice before he raised hell in the kitchen for me.
I would tell you about the actual awards and how great everyone looked... but, again, I wasn't able to sit with the masses and I don't really know what they talked about. I'm sure it was wonderful.
A nice light punch, needed some bubbles but was tasty. This is my second glass so it was minus the blueberries, raspberries, and slice of pear.
This was the best appetizer even though it looks hideous. They need to work on the plating. Goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, a hint of citrus and topped with fresh basil and a sliver of tomato.
The so-so crab cake with the perfectly cooked green beans.
Lemon bar with raspberry jam and cream. Two bites was enough sugar for the week!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
...Ballroom Dance...
Last night was the final event for a Ballroom Dance residency we've had at two schools in Norfolk. The kids did a great job highlighting what they learned and the parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and teachers had a great time cheering for everyone! Lisa, her bro-in-law Rick, Tiste and I made it to the event despite the monsoon that whipped through Hampton Roads. It was a great event to remind me that my job is important and that I do work that impacts the lives of children.
Honestly, I wish I was more than just the behind the scenes gal Friday. Being behind the scenes has it's perks -- less meetings, less politics, less public speaking.
That being said, I do a lot for each residency that comes through my office and no one really knows. I'm not sure if it's that I don't get to interact with the kids or that I don't get to feel the pride in the completion of the project?? By attending the event last night it was good to remind myself; they don't need to know who I am and I do good work to make sure they have the arts alive in their school.
We secured the ODU theatre for the performance so the kids got to dance on a 'professional' stage. We also had a reception after the show for the dancers and their families. It was quite a sight! I would have loved to have seen at least one board member there but, sadly, no one came out. No superintendent of schools, no department heads... only one of the principals came. Regardless, the kids came, they danced and they has FUN.
Our education director, Toni, was presented with flowers for her help with the residency and her organizational skills. After everyone left she bequeathed them to me (she's the creative genius and I'm the logistics and budget girl), which was really sweet of her.
I took pictures of the flowers after I got them home and made an arrangement out of them for two reasons. Firstly, I did a kick-ass arrangement and I thought I would share. Secondly, Amanda worked hard on this residency and deserves some credit for her organizational skills on this project as well.
(Here's sharing the fleurs with you virtually my dear!)
On a sad note, this is the third and last year this project will be funded. We had a good run and I hope, someday, we'll find a foundation or corporation that would like to promote healthy living, courtesy, respect, teamwork and so much more through ballroom dancing for elementary school children.
Honestly, I wish I was more than just the behind the scenes gal Friday. Being behind the scenes has it's perks -- less meetings, less politics, less public speaking.
That being said, I do a lot for each residency that comes through my office and no one really knows. I'm not sure if it's that I don't get to interact with the kids or that I don't get to feel the pride in the completion of the project?? By attending the event last night it was good to remind myself; they don't need to know who I am and I do good work to make sure they have the arts alive in their school.
We secured the ODU theatre for the performance so the kids got to dance on a 'professional' stage. We also had a reception after the show for the dancers and their families. It was quite a sight! I would have loved to have seen at least one board member there but, sadly, no one came out. No superintendent of schools, no department heads... only one of the principals came. Regardless, the kids came, they danced and they has FUN.
Our education director, Toni, was presented with flowers for her help with the residency and her organizational skills. After everyone left she bequeathed them to me (she's the creative genius and I'm the logistics and budget girl), which was really sweet of her.
I took pictures of the flowers after I got them home and made an arrangement out of them for two reasons. Firstly, I did a kick-ass arrangement and I thought I would share. Secondly, Amanda worked hard on this residency and deserves some credit for her organizational skills on this project as well.
(Here's sharing the fleurs with you virtually my dear!)
On a sad note, this is the third and last year this project will be funded. We had a good run and I hope, someday, we'll find a foundation or corporation that would like to promote healthy living, courtesy, respect, teamwork and so much more through ballroom dancing for elementary school children.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Reading Matters 03.14.09
This is YAV's 3rd year of hosting an event we call 'Reading Matters'. Reading Matters is a fundraiser where we invite children and parents to attend an event that includes a performance by a YAV artist, listen to children authors present their work and hold a book sale and book signing. Not to mention a silent auction for the adults!
We have kid friendly foods like meatballs, small sandwiches and an ice-cream bar! It's a lot of fun and we usually get 200 people in attendance.
Here's a picture of Tiste helping out (Karen managed to 'pin' him with a boutonniere)!
We have kid friendly foods like meatballs, small sandwiches and an ice-cream bar! It's a lot of fun and we usually get 200 people in attendance.
Here's a picture of Tiste helping out (Karen managed to 'pin' him with a boutonniere)!
Creative Beginnings
We've been doing Early Childhood Training here at YAV and ODU... It's been interesting hearing about formats for dance, music, storytelling and visual arts that teach kids valuable motor skills and more... 3-5 days residencies that also incorporate hands-on training for teachers.
We're looking over YA New Jersey's successful evaluation tools as well as classroom time with teachers to make them successful at presenting arts in the classroom. All very interesting stuff. I feel a little left out knowing that I'll just be scheduling it and not necessarily developing it for our chapter. My skills are better served working with our clients in having the initial conversation and helping them apply for grant funding to get the work into the classroom. Sad, but true.
Watching the artists work with such brilliant children doing fun activities that really lead to their development is awesome though. I have to say, I do feel like I'm missing out in not being able to interact with the children. However, that being said, I don't necessarily feel qualified to do it either.
Watching this though, I had memories of being with my mom somewhere (was it Montgomery Tech?) and doing activities that seemed similar in nature. My mom was, and is, always good at looking into the development of a child through 'playtime'. She would be a perfect artist to do this kind of work in the classroom!
We're looking over YA New Jersey's successful evaluation tools as well as classroom time with teachers to make them successful at presenting arts in the classroom. All very interesting stuff. I feel a little left out knowing that I'll just be scheduling it and not necessarily developing it for our chapter. My skills are better served working with our clients in having the initial conversation and helping them apply for grant funding to get the work into the classroom. Sad, but true.
Watching the artists work with such brilliant children doing fun activities that really lead to their development is awesome though. I have to say, I do feel like I'm missing out in not being able to interact with the children. However, that being said, I don't necessarily feel qualified to do it either.
Watching this though, I had memories of being with my mom somewhere (was it Montgomery Tech?) and doing activities that seemed similar in nature. My mom was, and is, always good at looking into the development of a child through 'playtime'. She would be a perfect artist to do this kind of work in the classroom!
Monday, February 16, 2009
09-10 Catalog/Program ??
Focus groups are expensive, questionnaires are easier. This is a questionnaire I developed bouncing ideas off of Michael. Our program chairperson was asking me what kind of programs we needed... I decided to put it to the people instead of me guessing.
I love basing work on actual facts instead of perceived facts.
Anna
# # #
Programming / Marketing Questionnaire Draft 1:
1. For what reason would you schedule an in-school program?
A. Enhance Classroom Learning
B. Emphasize SOL Objectives
C. Character Education
D. Reward / Entertainment (Students)
E. Increased Parental Involvement (PTA Night)
F. Other, Please Explain
2. Of core curriculum subjects, what content area would you like to see expanded in YAV’s catalog?
A. History / Social Studies
B. English / Literature
C. Foreign Language
D. Math
E. Science
3. In YAV’s catalog, of which art forms would you like to see more diversified representation?
A. Dance
B. Theatre
C. Music
D. Visual Arts
E. Creative Writing
4. What are the greatest curriculum challenges you face in your classroom?
Essay Response
5. How frequently should an artist offer new programs?
A. Every year?
B. Every two years?
C. Every three years?
D. Other, Please Explain
6. What enhancements to the YAV’s printed catalog would you recommend YAV consider making for next year or for future years?
Essay Response
7. Please describe how satisfied you are with YAV’s current offerings.
A. Very satisfied
B. Satisfied
C. Somewhat satisfied.
D. Not satisfied at all.
E. Other; Please explain
8. Who is responsible for funding for arts programming in school / school system?
A. PTA
B. School
C. School System
D. Community Partner
E. Grants / Foundations
F. Project Initiatives
9. Based on your school scenario, how likely are are you to schedule a YAV program?
A. Very likely.
B. Likely.
C. Somewhat likely.
D. Not likely.
E. Not familiar enough with YAV to comment.
10. How often in a year do you utilize Young Audiences of Virginia?
A. 0-1
B. 2-3
C. 4-5
D. 6+
11. Please check your affiliation:
A. Principal
B. PTA Affiliate
C. Teacher
D. Other; Please Explain:
# # #
I love basing work on actual facts instead of perceived facts.
Anna
# # #
Programming / Marketing Questionnaire Draft 1:
1. For what reason would you schedule an in-school program?
A. Enhance Classroom Learning
B. Emphasize SOL Objectives
C. Character Education
D. Reward / Entertainment (Students)
E. Increased Parental Involvement (PTA Night)
F. Other, Please Explain
2. Of core curriculum subjects, what content area would you like to see expanded in YAV’s catalog?
A. History / Social Studies
B. English / Literature
C. Foreign Language
D. Math
E. Science
3. In YAV’s catalog, of which art forms would you like to see more diversified representation?
A. Dance
B. Theatre
C. Music
D. Visual Arts
E. Creative Writing
4. What are the greatest curriculum challenges you face in your classroom?
Essay Response
5. How frequently should an artist offer new programs?
A. Every year?
B. Every two years?
C. Every three years?
D. Other, Please Explain
6. What enhancements to the YAV’s printed catalog would you recommend YAV consider making for next year or for future years?
Essay Response
7. Please describe how satisfied you are with YAV’s current offerings.
A. Very satisfied
B. Satisfied
C. Somewhat satisfied.
D. Not satisfied at all.
E. Other; Please explain
8. Who is responsible for funding for arts programming in school / school system?
A. PTA
B. School
C. School System
D. Community Partner
E. Grants / Foundations
F. Project Initiatives
9. Based on your school scenario, how likely are are you to schedule a YAV program?
A. Very likely.
B. Likely.
C. Somewhat likely.
D. Not likely.
E. Not familiar enough with YAV to comment.
10. How often in a year do you utilize Young Audiences of Virginia?
A. 0-1
B. 2-3
C. 4-5
D. 6+
11. Please check your affiliation:
A. Principal
B. PTA Affiliate
C. Teacher
D. Other; Please Explain:
# # #
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
...Geek Moment...
Having a phone with a camera can be dangerous when you're having a bored moment at work.
I think I look a lot like my mom and my maternal grandmother.
Whew, I look a little tired this morning too. Probably has something to with getting up around 5:30AM to be at a breakfast we were hosting about our company at ODU's Ted Constant Center.
It turned out lovely and I hope it raised us a lot of monies!! :)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
...Cultural Enrichment...
SCHEDULED!
70 Programs at 35 Schools with 70 Contacts and 3 Artists.
And, that's only one School System Contract...
1 down, several more to go!
I just wish my desk was as clean as the one in the picture above!
70 Programs at 35 Schools with 70 Contacts and 3 Artists.
And, that's only one School System Contract...
1 down, several more to go!
I just wish my desk was as clean as the one in the picture above!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Article: Tidewater Women's Magazine
I told you all that I'd be mentioned in October's issue of Tidwater Women's Magazine. I've emailed it to some friends I haven't seen in awhile along with friends and family. The article certainly makes my job sound easy and charming. I wish it were as easy as it sounds! I work with close to 400 schools, 180 artists and tons of contacts across the state. Not to mention my complicated yet fabulous co-workers! ;p
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
The sad, I has it. Today at our regularly scheduled staff meeting our Executive Director announced a hiring freeze and concern over 'the market'. I'm still processing everything we discussed this morning. This is my way of thinking some things out.
Bear with me.
What does this mean?
I am my department and, thus, am responsible for the majority of earned income for the organization. This hiring freeze means that I can not hire a new assistant (my previous assistant did not make it past her 90-day probation period). As such, I will not be able to focus on growing earned income and developing new avenues of revenue for the company. I will not be able to do sales calls and travel the state touting what the company has to offer in arts-in-education initiatives.
It also means that our new position for an Education Director will also be reduced to part-time. Therefore, the company will not be able to grow and expand in it's capacity to build, monitor and evaluate arts-in-education experiences for children and teachers through out the state in the form of long and short-term residencies. It severely diminishes our Foundation grants if we can not properly document and asses our impact of such projects.
Projects and initiatives will be reassigned back to the original staff members, put on hold or canceled.
What is the impact of not having an assistant for the organization as a whole?
We are already a small company and as such all of our jobs interact on an intimate level. What person X does will almost more greatly affect person Y. Therefore, we must all rely heavily that person X and Y are supplying us with the information we need. For example, I need detailed information to accurately report our service hours and programming in the state of Virginia. I am only as good as the information I receive. If it is flawed so are our final reports. That can also affect income from Foundation grants.
My capacity to overlap in Foundation driven projects as well as earned income puts me in the unique position of needing to know everything we're doing - then who, what, when, where, why and how. Not to mention being able to provide those things, as needed, on a project by project basis or as a whole. My hands are in a lot of pies, which makes it hard not to think globally about the organization and it's 'trajectory'.
I'm concerned about my own Burn-Out.
It's hard for all of us though, we're such a small organization that we all need to know about... everything and don't have the time to explain or plan properly.
How's this gonna work?
TC is probably the best boss I've ever had in my life. We have a lunch meeting tomorrow over sushi to discuss strategy. Having a boss like him during the 'hard times' makes a difference.
1) He listens. He knows this is not an easy job. He wants to help me find new way to bring more earned income to the company. He works hard with us all to develop new avenues for the company to grow and expand.
2) He cares. He knows he's got a good team and that by taking steps now to avoid a deficit at the end of the year he's securing our jobs and doing what he can to make things work for us in the best way possible.
3) He trusts. He knows that his team are professionals working towards a common goal and by allowing us to do our jobs, we then do our best for him. This allows him the time to work with the BOD and focus on the most important issues for our company. It is very important that an Executive Director not micromanage as they then find themselves, often, focusing on the wrong problem or the wrong solution.
4) He inspires. By allowing his team to be productive members of this organization he has our 'buy in' and he makes sure to keep us in the loop as much as he can. It can be a struggle to keep up with as much as he's doing. His dedication and faith in the organization's mission and his team inspires us all.
Bear with me.
What does this mean?
I am my department and, thus, am responsible for the majority of earned income for the organization. This hiring freeze means that I can not hire a new assistant (my previous assistant did not make it past her 90-day probation period). As such, I will not be able to focus on growing earned income and developing new avenues of revenue for the company. I will not be able to do sales calls and travel the state touting what the company has to offer in arts-in-education initiatives.
It also means that our new position for an Education Director will also be reduced to part-time. Therefore, the company will not be able to grow and expand in it's capacity to build, monitor and evaluate arts-in-education experiences for children and teachers through out the state in the form of long and short-term residencies. It severely diminishes our Foundation grants if we can not properly document and asses our impact of such projects.
Projects and initiatives will be reassigned back to the original staff members, put on hold or canceled.
What is the impact of not having an assistant for the organization as a whole?
We are already a small company and as such all of our jobs interact on an intimate level. What person X does will almost more greatly affect person Y. Therefore, we must all rely heavily that person X and Y are supplying us with the information we need. For example, I need detailed information to accurately report our service hours and programming in the state of Virginia. I am only as good as the information I receive. If it is flawed so are our final reports. That can also affect income from Foundation grants.
My capacity to overlap in Foundation driven projects as well as earned income puts me in the unique position of needing to know everything we're doing - then who, what, when, where, why and how. Not to mention being able to provide those things, as needed, on a project by project basis or as a whole. My hands are in a lot of pies, which makes it hard not to think globally about the organization and it's 'trajectory'.
I'm concerned about my own Burn-Out.
It's hard for all of us though, we're such a small organization that we all need to know about... everything and don't have the time to explain or plan properly.
How's this gonna work?
TC is probably the best boss I've ever had in my life. We have a lunch meeting tomorrow over sushi to discuss strategy. Having a boss like him during the 'hard times' makes a difference.
1) He listens. He knows this is not an easy job. He wants to help me find new way to bring more earned income to the company. He works hard with us all to develop new avenues for the company to grow and expand.
2) He cares. He knows he's got a good team and that by taking steps now to avoid a deficit at the end of the year he's securing our jobs and doing what he can to make things work for us in the best way possible.
3) He trusts. He knows that his team are professionals working towards a common goal and by allowing us to do our jobs, we then do our best for him. This allows him the time to work with the BOD and focus on the most important issues for our company. It is very important that an Executive Director not micromanage as they then find themselves, often, focusing on the wrong problem or the wrong solution.
4) He inspires. By allowing his team to be productive members of this organization he has our 'buy in' and he makes sure to keep us in the loop as much as he can. It can be a struggle to keep up with as much as he's doing. His dedication and faith in the organization's mission and his team inspires us all.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Step Afrika!
Step Afrika!, founded by C. Brian Williams, is an ensemble on my roster of artists that perform in schools through-out Virginia. They are amazing to watch perform or interact with children; they're just good at what they do and great with the kids.
Step Afrika! is credited for not only preserving the history of stepping, but for taking the tradition to another level as a performance art form.
Check out ABC's story on Step Afrika!
During Step Afrika's September 13th performance, at The Kennedy Center, ABC World News dropped by and produced a story on the company.
Step Afrika! is credited for not only preserving the history of stepping, but for taking the tradition to another level as a performance art form.
Check out ABC's story on Step Afrika!
Friday, September 5, 2008
InLight, Richmond
InLight Richmond celebrates 1708 Gallery's 30th Anniverysary
Tripping the light fantastic (literally), the 100-400 blocks of Broad Street will be ablaze with illuminating art from 7pm-midnight on September 5 as the nonprofit 1708 Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary with the light-oriented extravaganza, “InLight Richmond.” Taking its cue from Paris’s “Nuit Blanche,” the event will feature performances and installations by more than 40 artists. It promises to be an arty four-block party well worth a trip down I64. 319 W. Broad St. 804-643-7839
What does it have to do with Young Audiences - Arts for Learning - Virginia?
My organization is providing an area where kids will be able to make/create their own works of art to wear in a parade of light!
Tripping the light fantastic (literally), the 100-400 blocks of Broad Street will be ablaze with illuminating art from 7pm-midnight on September 5 as the nonprofit 1708 Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary with the light-oriented extravaganza, “InLight Richmond.” Taking its cue from Paris’s “Nuit Blanche,” the event will feature performances and installations by more than 40 artists. It promises to be an arty four-block party well worth a trip down I64. 319 W. Broad St. 804-643-7839
What does it have to do with Young Audiences - Arts for Learning - Virginia?
My organization is providing an area where kids will be able to make/create their own works of art to wear in a parade of light!
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