<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Commission on
Cultural Affairs will <u>not</u> hold a regular meeting in December...</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Regularly monthly meetings of the
Commission will resume on January 14, 4:15 p.m. in the community room of the Walton Building,
300 S. Providence Road.
Commission meetings are always open to the public.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Annual</b><b> City</b><b> Arts Funding...<u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Applications
for the city’s fiscal year 2014 arts funding will be available beginning February
1<sup>st</sup>.<span style="background:yellow"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Guidelines
and the form will be sent to all previous applicants and will be available
online as well at <u><span style="color:red"><a href="http://www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts" target="_blank">www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts</a></span></u>.
If you have questions or would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation with
staff, e-mail <u><span style="color:red">oca@GoColumbiaMo.com</span></u> or
call <a href="tel:573-874-6386" value="+15738746386" target="_blank">573-874-6386</a>. New applicants or those that received zero-funding in past
years are strongly encouraged to meet with staff.<span style="font-family:Tahoma">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Traffic Box Art…</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Mid-Missouri
artists are invited to apply for the OCA’s annual Traffic Box Art program. The
next box to be addressed is at the corner of 8<sup>th</sup> and Broadway. Previously
completed boxes have proven to be resistant to graffiti and vandalism and
contribute significantly to the vitality and attractiveness of the downtown
streetscape. The project budget includes a $1,500 honorarium to the artist plus
a materials fee. Postmark deadline for applications is February 8<sup>th</sup>.
A complete project prospectus will be available at <u><span style="color:red"><a href="http://www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts" target="_blank">www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts</a></span></u>
starting December 14<sup>th</sup>. Select the “artist opportunity” link on the
side bar to view project guidelines and access the design template. For more
information, e-mail <u><span style="color:red">oca@GoColumbiaMo.com</span></u>
or call <a href="tel:573-874-6386" value="+15738746386" target="_blank">573-874-6386</a>. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Missouri</b><b> Citizens’ Day with the Arts- Jefferson
City: February 6, 2013…..</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Citizens’
for the Arts Day at the Legislature, hosted by Missouri Citizens for the Arts
(MCA), takes place annually at the Missouri State Capitol. Citizens Day is
MCA’s signature event in our year-round efforts to advocate for continued
public funding for Missouri’s
arts industry. The day includes advocacy training, legislative visits,
performances and the Missouri Arts Council’s annual Arts Awards ceremony. Participation
in Citizens’ Day is key in providing the educated, strong voice of support for
the arts that ensures the continued attention of the General Assembly towards
the economically and educationally important industry that we know the arts to
be. We hope to have a good representation of the Columbia art community, and encourage you to
join us. If there is enough interest, the OCA will provide transportation to
and from the event; lunch will be provided as well. If you would like to join
the OCA and your fellow art supporters, please call the office at
<a href="tel:573-874-6386" value="+15738746386" target="_blank">573-874-6386</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Connect with the OCA on Facebook and Twitter</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Columbia, MO 65205</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">
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