May 5, 2011
Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival
The Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival marks its 16th thrilling year with three evenings hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater of star-studded performances featuring the world's top female jazz artists May 19 - May 21, 2011. The Washington Post says the festival "speaks volumes about the contributions women have made to jazz--and continue to make--both here and abroad." The festival
March 22, 2011
The Kennedy Center Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award Recipients Announced!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2011 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards – a series of annual grants which recognize inspiring teachers across the United States. After receiving hundreds of nominations through the Kennedy Center Web site, ten teachers were selected for their exceptional influence on their students. Award recipients each receive $10,000 and are showcased, along with the people they inspired, on a Web site dedicated to inspirational teachers. The ten teachers are: Christi Davis of Fayetteville, NC; Rafe Esquith of Los Angeles, CA; Paul Fry of New Haven, CT; Rembert Herbert of New York, NY; Bridget Lambright of Cleveland, OH; Melanie Mann of North Miami Beach, FL; Steven Miller of Rialto, CA; Tom Porton, of Bronx, NY; Evelys Ubiera of Miami, FL and Jacque Wheeler of Valdosta, GA. To learn more about the recipients visit our website.
February 14, 2011
Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival Emerging Artist Workshop
As a part of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival, the Kennedy Center is offering a four-day intensive workshop for advanced female jazz pianists ages 18 to 35. Selected musicians will participate in the workshop led by renowned jazz artists and play in the Emerging Artist Showcase during the 16th annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.
Applications must be postmarked by March 18, 2011.
For more information visit our website.
July 1, 2010
Join Artsmanager.org
An Online Community for Arts Managers
Artsmanager.org is an online resource community for managers of not-for-profit arts organizations. Join peers from across the nation and around to the world to share expertise and develop new strategies together. Site features a blog from Kennedy Center president, Michael M. Kaiser, discussion boards, news center and more. Click here to register.
May 17, 2010
DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center Announced
As one of the largest, busiest nonprofit performing arts centers in the world, the Kennedy Center and its leadership have developed extensive expertise in strategic planning, board management, marketing, fundraising, financial management, technology, and artistic planning.
The DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center harnesses that expertise to create and administer programs that train arts managers and their nonprofit organizations. The Institute's programs offer practical training and management strategies to organizations in need at all stages of professional development.
To learn more about the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center visit our website.
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