If you are interested in applying, complete the application form (below) and return it along with a resume and cover letter to the mail or email address below.  (If you have already submitted a resume, just send the application form.)

Please forward this email broadly, and share the information with people who do not have email.  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

SCPWD Recruitment Flyer 02 17 10 (2)   Recruitment Flyer  (in PDF)

SCPWD Duties     Commissioner Duties (in PDF)

SCPWD Application     Application Form   (in Word)

Send completed materials or direct questions to:

felicia.yearwood@seattle.gov

Felicia Yearwood
Seattle Human Rights Commission
Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
810 Third Avenue, Suite 750
Seattle, WA  98104-1627

Phone:  (206) 684-4537
Fax:  (206) 684-0332

BizArt 2-Day Conference – March 26 & 27, 2010

BizArt is designed to help artists develop the business acumen they need to pursue their career dreams. Artists in all disciplines musicians, dancers, designers, photographers, actors, sculptors, painters — from students to professional artists have much to gain in this artist friendly, business based learning environment.

Each year BizArt features inspiring keynote speakers, informative workshops and thought provoking panel discussions — all led by artists with business savvy and professionals who work with artists. BizArt also provides participants with numerous networking opportunities both within their own discipline and with artists from other disciplines as well.

BizArt 2010 will offer over twenty-five different sessions providing information about the business end of being an artist including such topics as marketing and promotion, pricing your work, resource development, financial and legal issues and business operations.

Regional organizations and agencies working to support artists and small businesses will be on hand to communicate about area resources.

To Reigister:   http://www.bizartinfo.com/registration/

ArtsTime 2010 Conference: Transforming Classrooms, Education and Lives
October 8th and 9th, 2010 – State In-Service Day

Creative Activities and VSA Washington are co-sponsors of this important, state-wide arts and education conference – a time for those interested in the successful education of all students come together to learn and share information.  We are particularly interested in finding teaching artists who can bring presentations around inclusion and accessible arts, in all disciplines.

If you are a teaching artist interested in presenting at this important conference, click here for more details:

Call for Presenters in Word:  ArtsTime_2010_Call_for_Proposals Final

Call for Presenters as PDF:  ArtsTime_2010_Call_for_Proposals Final

ArtsTime is a wonderful opportunity for educators to share your knowledge of inclusion, special education, and the arts.  This piece is vital to ensure that ALL students have equal access to the arts.  Many times students with special needs are included in art classrooms without the teacher receiving the professional tools to be successful.  This is a chance to make sure that these teachers are provided with quality materials that can be brought back and used in the classroom. 

When: October  8 – 9, 2010 ~ State In-Service Day * Friday & Saturday
 
Where: Foster High School, Tukwila School District, SeaTac

Saturday Keynote Guest:  Dr. John J. Medina, Author “Brain Rules”
  
Save the date 2010 12_29 1 per page  – PDF flyer you can share with others about this year’s event!
 
Early-Bird Registration will begin in February!
 
Questions?  Email Artstime2010@aol.com    Visit www.artstime.org  for upcoming details!

K-12 student and educators, young adults, and families of all ages and abilities will find something to excite and inspire them at our Inclusive Arts Festival!  Click Here for more information, like schedules, educator registration, sponsors, and more!

Creative Activities and VSA Washington are pleased to present ArtSpring!, our Annual Inclusive Arts Festival, at Seattle Center House May 4th and 5th, 2010.  This two-day Festival offers unique, inclusive arts opportunities for youth, adults, and families in a variety of free activities and performances.  Come and be part of the 36th annual inclusive arts festival!

Save the Date postcards, announcing this year’s theme and dates have been mailed to all Puget Sound area schools – and the Registration Form is now available for download:  ArtSpring10Reg.  Completed Registration forms may be emailed to artspring@vsaaw.org or mailed to the Main Office (see form for address.)

The mornings of each day are dedicated to students from classrooms all over Puget Sound. This year’s theme, Pigments of Your Imagination, encourages students to imagine their own world, populated by people and animals of their own creation, and built from color, texture, sound, and movement.  Arts Stations will fill Fisher Pavilion with hands-on, make it – take it, accessible arts experiences; performing arts workshops in theatre, music, and dance will be offered in the Center House, along with lunchtime stage performances.  [Educators can download the ArtSpring10Reg.]

On Tuesday May 4th, the day’s activities continue into the afternoon, with Center House Main Stage performances by and for youth – and then into the evening with free, family-friendly entertainment and unique arts experiences.  Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of a wonderful line-up of talent!  This year’s evening Visual Arts Exhibit will feature a tribute to Ida Flagler Daly, a pioneer in the accessibility movement, an early innovator of adaptable equipment, and founder of Creative Activities.

Questions may be directed to 206.443.1843.

Festival Details:

Schedule – TO BE POSTED SOON!

Performers – TO BE POSTED SOON!

Educator Information and Registration

Made possible through the combined efforts of:

Media Sponsor:  

The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation is changing its name to Washington Access Fund and looking for a new logo!

If you are not familiar with the organization, they provide low cost financing for assistive technologies, home and vehicle accessibility modifications and business equipment for self employment (including equipment and work place modifications that would be of interest to artists with disabilities!)

They are participating in a “logo tournament” at http://www.logotournament.com/.
 *This contest ends on February 18* and they would love to encourage participation by artists with disabilities.  The posted prize is $300.  To become a member of the logotournament community, interested participants should go to the logotournament website and click on “signup” on the upper right corner. Then — click on “I am a logo designer.”    It takes a few days to be approved but also looks like a great opportunity to get one’s name out there and to earn some money!

Announcing the Vermont Studio Center’s Wheels for Wheels Residency Fellowship Competition.  This deadline’s awards include the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Residency Fellowships for three artists and writers of outstanding talent living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or Spinal Cord Disease (SCD) and a Wheels for Wheels Award for an artist or writer of merit who uses a wheelchair and/or has a spinal cord injury.

The Vermont Studio Center (VSC) has been dedicated to supporting a multidisciplinary community of contemporary painters, printmakers, sculptors and writers for 25 years; and offers more than 50 mid-career and emerging artists and writers per month distraction-free working time and space and the inspiration of distinguished mentors. These fellowships provide a 4-week VSC residency at the Studio Center, including uninterrupted studio time, accessible accommodations and a supportive community of international peers and mentors.

Click here for more information:  Wheels for Wheels Residency Fellowship   in PDF

Seeking exemplary professionals and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities…

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program 2010-2011
Deadline:  March 5, 2010 by 5:00 P.M. EST

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Fellowship is to prepare both early career and veteran leaders to assume leadership in the public policy arena in their home state and/or nationally. During this one year Fellowship, the successful applicant will learn how federal legislation is initiated, developed, and passed by the Congress, as well as how programs are administered and regulations promulgated by federal agencies.

More Information and Application Process:      Joseph P Kennedy Fellowship Program     In Word

                                                                                                Joseph P Kennedy Fellowship Program      As PDF