The Madera County Arts Council:

A partner in the state-local partnership of the California Arts Council since 1982

A private, non-profit organization working to support and promote all arts in Madera County

Blends the expertise from many partnerships and twenty-one directors to create the necessary link between the arts and community development

Programs and Services:

Arts in education through PACES (Presenting the Arts to Children in Elementary Schools), After school program, alternative education programs.

Circle Gallery a non-profit Gallery showcasing and promoting the juried work of the area’s professional artists

Exhibit program featuring curate exhibits with special themes, from various cultures and specific media.

Presenting program featuring summer amphitheatre concerts and other performances.

Scholarship and grant program serving graduating high school seniors and county arts groups.

 

Film Festival Date: October 15th-18th, 2008 Location: Madera Center Community College Time: Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18 2008 Cost: Films are Free| Schedule: Films currently on the list include: Wednesday: The Wild Bunch, at 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Born into Brothels (Oscar Winning Documentary), at 6:00 p.m. Friday: Under the Same Moon, at 4:00 p.m. Saturday: Akeelah and the Bee, 10:00 – 12:00 Smoke Signals, 12:15 – 2:00 p.m. Children of Heaven, 2:15 – 3:45 Several Shorts created by regional filmmakers, 10:00 – 4:30 p.m. Babel, 10:15 – 12:30 p.m. Ararat, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The Onion field, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. A Walk in the Clouds, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. *All films and times are subject to change at this point. **The schedule of films and events will appear in the Madera Tribune and in a mailer available at the Madera County Arts Council. Food served by Madera Center, Film discussions led by Film Instructors, and children’s films will run simultaneously. Food purchases benefit Madera Center Community College and their ASB students.  The Madera County Arts Council and the Madera Center Community College will present a week of classic films representing the dramatic stories of the many cultures represented in the Central Valley. Films such as Grapes of Wrath and A Walk in the Clouds, along with several foreign films and some films by independent filmmakers will be presented at the College site on Avenue 12 during the four days. Speakers, a BBQ at the Madera Center on Saturday and other events will accompany the film festival. Now Accepting Applications! The Madera County Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Club YES and PACES programs.  We are looking for qualified artists with a desire to teach their discipline to Elementary School students K-6.  Applicants must be available 8:00am-12:00pm if applying to PACES or 2:30pm-5:30pm if applying to Club YES.  Applicants may apply to both programs.  Please send a resume detailing your teaching and/or artistic experience to the Madera County Arts Council at 1653 N. Schnoor Ave., Suite 113 Madera, CA 93637 Attn:  Jennifer Ostwalt or email jostwalt@maderaarts.edu.  Applications will be reviewed starting July 25th, 2008.  Positions will be open until filled.