[Members] Michigan Youth Arts Newsletter

[Rick Dapprich, Editor]

Michigan Youth Arts Newsletter- November 2010

Holiday Emporium
Our second annual auction is online November 29 through December 3,  
just in time for holiday giving!

Bid on gift certificates, sports memorabilia, art, music lessons and  
more! Funds raised go towards our efforts to advocate for arts  
education in Michigan and continue the amazing tradition of the  
Michigan Youth Arts Festival.

Shopping is easy! Just visit the Holiday Emporium starting Friday the  
19th for a sneak preview and printable catalog. Then check back  
between November 29 and December 3 to place your bids on our dedicated  
eBay page!

Bid early and often to support arts education in Michigan!

The Path to 2011
Certain deadlines are coming up for a chance to participate in the  
49th Michigan Youth Arts Festival, May 12-14, 2011!

Poetry Out Loud
Schools can host their own poetry reading competitions and select a  
student to represent them at the state finals. The top four finalists  
from the state level will be invited to the Michigan Youth Arts  
Festival. The deadline for schools to submit applications to  
participate in the program is November 19.

Dance
Any Michigan high school, private studio or community organization  
that holds a current organizational membership to the Michigan Dance  
Council may apply for the ensemble adjudication. Student  
choreographers with Michigan Dance Council membership can apply for  
the choreography adjudication. Applications must be postmarked by  
December 10 to participate in the February 6 adjudications in Flint.

Film/Video
Six Best of Show Winners at the Michigan Student Film & Video Festival  
in April get scholarships to the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in May!  
The application deadline is March 4.

We've Moved!
Michigan Youth Arts has brand new offices in Royal Oak.
You can now find us at:
Michigan Youth Arts
301 W 4th, Suite 415
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-545-9200 (T)
248-545-9201 (F)

Poster Contest
High school artists, enter the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Poster  
Contest to win the chance to have your work featured on a special  
edition 2011 Festival poster!
The winning artist receives a $100 prize and ten copies of the final  
poster. Artwork can be created in any medium, but entries must be  
submitted in a digital format.
Check out the contest guidelines and email your submission by December  
10!
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