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WAA FYE 2009 Annual Report
This report describes the mission, programs, membership totals, finances, and activities of the Western Alliance of Arts Administrators Foundation for the period of July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Early Bird Registration Rate Extended Through Friday July 23
Western Ways, Summer 2010
In this Issue:
A Propósito de México
Notes from Helsinfors (Helsinki)
Don't Miss Out: NextGen & The Mentor/New Colleague Program @ WAA
In-Conference Workshops
Annual Membership Meeting
Discovery Sessions
WAA Member Discount on 2010 NAMP Conference
WAA members are entitled to a $40 discount off registration.
2010 Annual Membership Meeting
The 2010 Western Arts Alliance Annual Meeting takes place at 8:30 am, Friday, September 3, in Long Beach, CA. The agenda includes annual reports from the leadership, board elections, and proposed bylaws amendments. Please see the attached agenda, slate, a
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Appoints New Director
Dr. William H. Banchs, president and chief executive officer of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, has announced the appointment of Cory Baker as director of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and vice president of the Scottsdale Cultural Council.
WAA Member Discount on Arts Reach's National Arts Marketing and Development Conference
WAA members are entitled to up to $160 in registration discounts to the National Arts Marketing and Development Conference: Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24, 2010!
All-American Boys Chorus Celebrates 40 Years
The All-American Boys Chorus (AABC) celebrated their 40th anniversary on July 3rd with a gala concert at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA.
Russell Walton, 1947-2010
CMA Announces $443,000 In Grants To Ensembles And Presenters
Chamber Music America (CMA) announced the recipients of 26 grants supporting new works and community-based residencies. The grantees include WAA members Del Sol String Quartet and Alliance Artist Management’s Ensô String Quartet.
Ernest Fleischmann, 1924-2010
Siegel Artist Management celebrates 40 years in 2010-2011
Siegel Artist Management is celebrating 40 years this 2010-2011 season.
The Granada Appoints New Executive Director
On June 14, the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) announced the appointment of Dr. Craig M. Springer as the new Executive Director of the historic Granada Theatre.
Jonathan Wolken, 1949-2010
Founding artistic director of Pilobolus Jonathan Wolken died June 13 in New York City, due to complications from a stem cell transplant.
PACE Announces $25 Million Gift from the Tateuchi Foundation
Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE)announced a $25 million grant from the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi (pronounced Ta-teh-OO-chee) Foundation, one of the largest gifts ever made to a cultural institution in the Pacific Northwest.
CAMI Music LLC Expanding to Include New Management & Booking Team
CAMI Music LLC announced on June 7 that it is expanding to include new areas of music management and a dedicated booking team. Tobias Tumarkin will be joining CAMI Music following an extensive and successful tenure with Columbia Artists Management.
Viver Brasil Recipient of 2009 Lester Horton Dance Award
Baylin Artists Management announced May 24 that Los Angeles-based Viver Brasil received the 2009 Lester Horton Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in World Dance at the 19th Annual Dance Resource Center award ceremony.
Boise steps up arts support with award to the Trey McIntyre Project and four grants that will aid eligible groups
Conference Advertising Opportunities
Updated 5/18: There are many ways to promote your artists or program as we head into the WAA Conference season.
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