IAM monthly newsletter + volunteer requests June 06
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INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA * Updates & Announcements * June 2006
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Free Expression * Freedom of Information * The Culture of Democracy
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<http://artsandmedia.net/> * <http://newsdesk.org/>
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ARTS & CULTURE
[o1] 27 Expo orgs receive "Early Bird" benefits
[o2] Participate! Exhibitor, volunteer, sponsorship info online
[o3] Brown bag lunch to learn about how to participate in SF Int'l
Arts Festival
DIALOG & IDEAS
[o4] "Ecological Activism: Local vs. International"
[o5] Support Fall & Winter Talks with a donation today!
MEDIA & JOURNALISM
[o6] Media Giraffe event for those who "stick their necks out"
[o7] Newsdesk.org scoops AP with Roma sterilization article
[o8] Stay ahead of the mainstream press with Newsdesk.org
SPONSORSHIP & SERVICES
[o9] IAM supports new project: Welcome CounterCorps!
[1o] Upcoming training opportunities: Setting up a Music Business
LOVE & SUPPORT
[11] Jen Anderson and Molly Merson join IAM Board of Directors
[12] Newsdesk.org mentioned in new book
[13] IAM, Expo and Newsdesk.org gear available at Cafepress
[14] Volunteers needed
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ARTS & CULTURE
Free Expression for a Culture of Democracy
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[o1]
Early Bird Deadline Passed -- Late Fees charged after Aug. 1
<http://artsandmedia.net/expo/>
The Expo is filling up -- almost 30 arts organizations
registered by our early deadline. Late registrations face a
price jump after July 31!
This Expo WILL fill up quickly this year, so don't miss out.
Tables for small nonprofits and community groups are
still just $25.
[o2]
Advertise, Sponsor, Volunteer @ the Expo
<http://artsandmedia.net/expo/participate/>
Join Brown Paper Tickets, Laughing Squid and other sponsors
and advertisers - support the Bay Area's only grassroots
connection fair for independent arts, music and culture.
[o3]
How to present work or have your work presented at
the San Francisco International Arts Festival <http://www.sfiaf.org>
<http://www.artsandmedia.net/cgi-bin/dc/expo/2006/sfiaf_submissions>
Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday July 20
Noon
The Flood Building
870 Market Street, Suite 1185
The San Francisco International Arts Festival is currently
looking for artists to participate in the May 2008 Festival.
The theme of which is The Truth in Knowing/Now. Threads in time,
place, culture.
Join Independent Arts & Media and SFIAF executive director,
Andrew Wood to find out about the process for applying to be
in the festival either as an artist or a presenting partner.
To RSVP or for more information call 415-399-9554 or
e-mail info at sfiaf.org
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DIALOG & IDEAS
Civil Dialog for a Culture of Democracy
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[o4]
Spring Talks Season to End June 28
<http://artsandmedia.net/cgi-bin/dc/iam/2006/spring_talks>
"Ecological Activism: Local vs International"
Wednesday, June 28, 8 p.m.
CounterPulse, 1310 Mission St. x 9th St. FREE.
Shaping San Francisco's Spring Talks series was wildly popular,
with capacity audiences at virtually every event.
From "Black Evictions/Black Exodus" to food security in San
Francisco and the Bay Area, all kinds of people joined in
thoughtful, revealing and compelling dialogue on the urgent
issues of our times.
Spring Talks closes out with a look at the disconnect between
local and international ecological activism. Don't just listen
to the experts ... talk back, participate, challenge and
advance the dialogue!
Sponsored by Shaping San Francisco, CounterPulse, City
Lights Foundation and Independent Arts & Media.
[o5]
Support Fall & Winter Talks With a Donation Today!
<https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=695>
Independent Arts & Media are helping to plan the Fall Talks by
continuing to provide publicity and media archives.
Your donations will help us produce audio archives, podcasts
and radio broadcasts of all the "Talks" programs.
Thanks for your support!
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MEDIA & JOURNALISM
Freedom of Information for a Culture of Democarcy
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[o6]
Newsdesk.org to "stick its neck out" at Media Giraffe conference
<http://www.media-giraffe.org/conference>
Newsdesk.org's founder and editor Josh Wilson will speak at
the first Media Giraffe conference (for people who "stick their
necks out") at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
At the event, Josh will join veteran White House correspondent
Helen Thomas on a panel discussing the future of journalism.
[o7]
Newsdesk.org scoops AP with Roma article
<http://www.newsdesk.org/archives/000712.php>
Three days after Newsdesk.org published a groundbreaking
article about coerced sterilization of Gypsy women in the
Czech Republic, the Associated Press followed suit.
Newsdesk.org scooped the majors on several significant
aspects of the story, and not for the first time.
Newsdesk.org coverage of breast cancer, genetically modified
agriculture and the human rights issues of the energy
industry were published at least three months before
such notables as the New York Times jumped on the stories.
[o8]
Stay ahead of the mainstream press with Newsdesk.org
<http://newsdesk.org/>
You, too, can learn about important issues before they are
reported in the New York Times.
Tell your friends and family about us and encourage them to
sign up for the free News You Might Have Missed, subscribe
to our RSS feed and bookmark our home page.
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SPONSORSHIP & SERVICES
Supporting Arts & Media for a Culture of Democracy
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[o9]
IAM supports CounterCorp Film Festival
<http://www.countercorp.org/>
IAM is honored to support the CounterCorp Film Festival,
featuring films that examine the nature of large corporations,
the roles they play in our society and communities, and their
effects on people, cultures around the world -- and the
planet itself.
[1o]
Small Business Association workshop
Music Marketing Magic: Selling Your Brand & Your Products
July 11, 6-8:30 PM
Entrepreneur Center
455 Market St., 6th Floor
San Francisco
To register for classes, go to http://www.acteva.com/go/sba
This workshop will define and demystify the concept of branding
and provide you with the insight and marketing savvy you need to
differentiate and position your products, your company, or yourself.
A must attend workshop for anyone in the entertainment industry.
Learn about more training opportunities on our website or by
signing up for our new DIY training listserv.
Sign up at <http://www.artsandmedia.net/DIY_Training>
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LOVE & SUPPORT
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[11]
IAM welcomes new board members
We are thrilled to welcome two new board members. Jen Anderson
is the former Independent Arts & Media executive director, and a
talented Bay Area writer and researcher. Molly Merson is the former
director of development for Volunteers in Asia. They are
excited to work with our programs and the fantastic artists, media
workers and local arts organizations we support.
[12]
Newsdesk.org mentioned in "50 things You Can Do to Fight the Right"
<http://50simplethings.com/>
IAM recently received an email announcing that Newsdesk.org and
News You Might Have Missed have been mentioned in a new
book. Check it out and let them know what you think!
Please note that Newsdesk.org is politically independent and non-
partisan. Newsdesk.org does not support any political party or
movement, and did not solicit this inclusion -- though we
welcome the positive mention our hard work has earned!
[13]
IAM, Expo and Newsdesk.org gear available at Cafepress.com
<http://www.cafepress.com/artsmedia>
<http://www.cafepress.com/expo4artist>
<http://www.cafepress.com/newsdesk>
Be the first in your band to show your support with a logo shirt,
cap or button from one of our new Cafepress.com stores.
And if those styles don't float your boat, design a new
one for us!
[14]
Volunteers needed
<http://artsandmedia.net/volunteer>
Yes, we need your help. We really do. If you'd like to learn
about ongoing and special IAM volunteering opportunities, please
send an email to:
kari.gray AT artsandmedia.net.
Current volunteer needs:
-Public Relations
-Movable Type and Web production
-Data entry
-Collating and envelope stuffing
-Expo community calendar editing
-Graphic design
-Grant research
-Online Community Management
-Tabling and event outreach
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