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This years winner: Chuck Mills .http://www.news-star.com/videos?vid_id=fu3GnH92Ypw. video clip on Arts Council Formation

Dear Arts Advocate,

            An exciting opportunity….

The Art Star Awards Program honors a mayor who has demonstrated exemplary support for the arts in his/her community. It is sponsored by the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education and its local affiliate, the Oklahoma Alliance.  It’s an opportunity to celebrate arts accomplishments in a community.  The Award is presented at the annual Mayors’ Breakfast in September.

We encourage you to take advantage of this honor.  To be considered for the Mayor’s Art Star Award, please complete the nomination form and the 2-page letter of recommendation describing the work of the mayor in supporting/promoting arts in the community.

         If you have questions regarding the award, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail:

-Anne Guevera, 405-787-1140, Ext.3475  aguevara@putnamcityschools.org

-Shan Glandon, 918-299-4415, Ext. 2292,  shan.glandon@jenksps.org

-Barbara Gabel, Board Member, 405-495-5200, Ext. 1213,

bgabel@putnamcityschools.org

Sincerely,

Ann Tomlins

Chair

Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education

1-918-925-1127

Please, refer to Application form below:

Mayor’s Art Star Award

Nomination Form

Please type or print.

Mayor___________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________ State___________ Zip ________________

Phone ________________________ E-mail________________________________

Person/Organization Nominating the Mayor ______________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________ State___________ Zip ________________

Phone ________________________ E-mail________________________________

Local Newspaper __________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________ State___________ Zip ________________

Phone ________________________

Please use these questions to guide your two page nomination letter.

1.     During the mayor’s tenure, what new programs or structures have been developed to encourage arts appreciation?

2.     Describe ways the major has worked with arts groups in the community.

3.     Give an example of how the major has worked with the Board of Education to encourage growth of arts education in the schools.

4.     Who are some of the artists/arts groups who have risen to prominence due to the positive environment for the arts in the city/town?

5.     How does the major work with the Chamber of Commerce to highlight the arts in his/her community to prospective businesses?

6.     Give examples of lectures, workshops, performances or shows that focus on the arts in your community.

If available, please attach newspaper articles or other support material for the examples/information described above.

The nomination information (form, two-page letter, supporting documentation) should be submitted by Friday, July 25, 2008 and mailed to Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education, Post Office Box 1275, Jenks, Oklahoma 74037-1275