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NEWS

Entries for the "2010 Guide to the Arts"

The Arts Council has just announced they are now accepting entries for their annual publication the "Guide to the Arts"

Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Launches Education Outreach

Perlman Music Program/Suncoast announces new outreach efforts to support Sarasota and Manatee schools

G.WIZ Appoints New Museum Director

Originially published: June 19, 2009. Former Marketing Director, Demueulenaere, named new museum's new Director.

An Inspirational Art Class in Sarasota

Originally published: June 19, 2009. There is nothing unusual about an art class in Sarasota...

The Launch of the New SarasotaArts.org

Originally published: June 18, 2009. Partnership Between the Arts Council and Community Foundation of Sarasota County creates new arts and cultural Website.

Study Finds Instruction in Art Lags in 8th Grade

Originally published June 15, 2009: Music and art instruction in American eighth-grade classrooms has remained flat over the last decade, according to a new survey by the Department of Education.

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Originally published June 15, 2009: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released the following statement today regarding results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Arts 2008 assessment.

Call for Grants Panelists

Originally published June 10, 2009: The Sarasota County Arts Council is currently seeking panelists for the 2009 John Ringling Towers Fund Grants.

Sarasota's artsEXPO a success!

Originally published June 4, 2009: Area arts and business professionals enjoyed educational workshops and networking at this day-long event.

Saying yes to arts

Originally published May 29, 2009: Sarasota Herald Tribune reporter, Susan Rife blogs about "saying yes to the arts."




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