Hi LACultureNet!

I'd like to formally introduce the Unprecedented Music Association (UMA), an emerging nonprofit collective of composers and musicians dedicated to creating bold, inclusive orchestral experiences that support and spotlight the next generation of music makers.

We’re thrilled to share that our debut concert, IMPACT, will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. IMPACT features bold new works by a cohort of rising composers and marks the first performance by our flagship ensemble, the Unprecedented Music Orchestra. This concert is not just a premiere--it’s a statement that orchestral music can be immersive, inclusive, and deeply relevant to the world we live in.

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We've also recently partnered with the cutting-edge music notation software Dorico to release special tickets and VIP rewards!

If you have any questions or want to connect further, we’d love to hear from you at info@....

I hope to see you in the audience this May—and thank you for uplifting the next generation of orchestral artists.

Warmly,

Max Berlin
Associate Director of Development
Unprecedented Music Association
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Artist Educator Connect (AEC) is a free virtual meet up organized by to bring together artists and educators to foster a community of collaboration. This series provides a platform for educators and/or artists interested in teaching to share best practices, exchange ideas, and access valuable resources that support arts education in public schools.

Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and facilitated by P.S. ARTS, this virtual series combines collaborative discussions and professional networking opportunities.

Dear Los Angeles Creative Community,

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We’re excited to announce two special, free online workshops as part of our , which aims to foster healing, connection, and resilience in our global community.

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Kicking off next week on May 15—in co-presentation with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)—join us for , an exploration of color and form through the meditative practice of watercolor painting.

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Next, on June 12—presented as part of Los Angeles County Arts and Culture week—reserve your seat for , a fun, highly interactive workshop where we’ll learn how music, drumming, and rhythm can shift mood, reduce stress, build connection, and support overall mental health.

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Interested in diving deeper into arts-based social emotional tools to support mental health and well-being? Register for one of our upcoming professional development training programs.

Friday, May 30 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)

Experience the power of contemporary drum circles with group counseling to build core strengths, from kindness to managing anger and stress, in this evidence-based and trauma-informed curriculum. No musical experience required.

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P.S. Can’t make it this month? (featuring our new, Youth-Led Extension as featured on !) on September 26.?

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Weekly Friday Sessions from June 6 – August 8? | 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Pacific Time (PT)

Explore trauma-informed and culturally-mindful strategies for developing your own programs in this 40-hour online certificate program.

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NEW!

Four Friday Sessions: September 5 – September 26 | 9:00 am to Noon Pacific Time (PT)

Learn a creative arts therapy-inspired kit of supportive art, movement, music, and writing activities to nurture creative self-expression and connection for alleviating stress and finding resilience. Register for the art form of your choice—or all four sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion for the full training.

In need of financial assistance? We believe transforming lives through creative expression should be financially accessible. Please reach out to us at info@... for scholarship and payment plan information.

Know others that may be interested? We’d be grateful for any assistance in (and/or !) with friends, colleagues, and anyone who would benefit from these tools in their professional and personal practice.

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In Community,?

The Arts & Healing Initiative Team

If you've received a?termination notice?or?notice of withdrawn funding recommendation?from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), follow this unofficial step-by-step guide to understand what actions you need to take and how to remain in compliance.

Note: Stay tuned for a link to help collect data regarding terminations and withdrawn offers, which will be joined with the data collected from NEH/IMLS/NSF, and provide the ability to sort by congressional district. This will be a useful tool for demonstrating the broad impact of these terminations/withdrawn offers.

Note that this is not intended as legal advice and none of this information should overrule the advice of your own organization or from official sources.

TERMINATION NOTICE (OF ACTIVE AWARDS)

ACTION ITEMS

1.?????????Check the Official End Date

Your award's Period of Performance is now administratively changed to end on May 31, 2025. You cannot incur or charge costs beyond this date.

2.?????????Appeals (if eligible):

If you believe your project does support one of the new NEA funding priorities, you can appeal the termination within 7 calendar days from the notice. Email grants@... with documentation showing your project meets the new priorities.

Deadline to submit the appeal: Friday, May 9,?before?11:59 PM Eastern Time.

If your notice was received on Friday, May 2, seven (7) calendar days would be Friday, May 9. It is strongly recommended to submit?before?11:59 PM EASTERN TIME (ET), since ET is typically the default time zone for other NEA-related deadlines.

●? ????????Provide documentation that your project supports?one?(or more) of the specific priorities outlined in your termination letter:?The NEA is now prioritizing projects that elevate the Nation’s HBCUs and Hispanic 开云体育 Institutions, celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, foster AI competency, empower houses of worship to serve communities, assist with disaster recovery, foster skilled trade jobs, make America healthy again, support the military and veterans, support Tribal communities, make the District of Columbia safe and beautiful, and support the economic development of Asian American communities.

●? ????????SAMPLE APPEAL TEMPLATE FOUND HERE:?

●? ????????Note: The success of an appeal is unlikely, but it is worth following the appeals process for documentation if you think there are some connections between your project and any of the priorities.

3.?????????Submit Payment Requests?(If Applicable)

Deadline to submit final payment requests: June 30, 2025.

If you incurred any allowable project-related costs before May 31, 2025:

●? ????????Use the NEA's eGMS system to submit your final payment request by June 30, 2025.

●? ????????As noted in your termination letter, failure to submit a final payment request by this date will result in the de-obligation of your award’s remaining funding.

●? ????????What are allowable project-related costs?

o? ?Each payment request must reflect allowable project-related expenses already incurred (a reimbursement) and/or expenses you?expect?to incur by May 31, 2025 (an advance, since these would be for expenses expected to be incurred within thirty (30) calendar days from the request).

o? ?Every awarded grantee has an?approved budget?on file (in the ‘Files’ tab of REACH).

o? ?Any line item on your approved budget of record is an allowable cost. You may transfer among direct cost line items in your approved budget. This means if your approved budget included salaries/wages or artist fees in your budget, you can direct the remainder of your grant award money toward those costs. You must maintain documentation of all costs charged to the award.

o? ?The dollar amount of an approved line item can differ (within reason, as long as you can prove the new amount is project-related and you maintain documentation). Only actual, allowable, and approved costs incurred within the revised period of performance may be claimed.

o? ?It is currently unclear if cancellation costs incurred by the termination would be allowable. However, this option was offered for terminated NEH grants and should be considered.

o? ?For additional guidance on payment requests, see the section?‘Tips for Preparing Your Payment Request’?in the

o? ?You should be able to?both?submit a final payment request and an appeal (which is unlikely to be successful, but worth following the appeals process).

4.?????????Submit Your Final Federal Financial Report (FFR)

Deadline: Must be submitted by July 31, 2025.

●? ????????The FFR should only reflect costs incurred during the revised period of performance (5/31/2025).

●? ????????All other final and/or interim performance reporting requirements are waived, including the Final Descriptive Report and the Geographic Location of Project Activity (GEO).

●? ????????Failure to submit an FFR by this date may result in your organization being ineligible for future National Endowment for the Arts funding opportunities. All other provisions of your award, including record retention requirements, remain in effect.

Funding Recommendation (Offer) Withdrawn

ACTION ITEMS

This notice would have been received if you had a tentative funding recommendation (in the ‘Offer’ stage) withdrawn by the NEA. If your project was recommended but did not receive an award notice, no legal agreement was established. The NEA is not obligated to fund the project, so the only option is to file an appeal.

●? ????????File an Appeal (if eligible)?by?Friday, May 9,?before?11:59 PM Eastern Time.

○? ????????See the information outlined above in the guidance for Terminated Awards

○? ????????SAMPLE APPEAL TEMPLATE FOUND HERE:?

●? ????????Be sure not to use NEA branding or acknowledgment for the unfunded project.

We’re delighted to offer Pacific Opera Project’s headquarters for rent to community partners. Located in Highland Park, we currently have availability for rentals until May 16th, and again from May 28th to June 6th. Later this year we have plenty of availability in the late summer and the fall, from mid August onwards.?

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This 33 x 41-foot space is perfect for rehearsals, small performances, classes, exhibits, meet-ups, recordings, and film shoots. Just next door to the Highland Park Ebell Club, this building was built in a similar Westcoast Prairie style with original wood floors, a vaulted ceiling, and a beautiful chandelier in the center of the room.??

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Amenities Include:

• Baby grand piano

• Two Bathrooms

• Kitchen

• Wifi

• 30 Music Stands

• 100 chairs

• Folding tables

• ADA accessible

• Two parking lots next door

MESC 2025 Annual Institute | Action & Accountability

Join MESC on Monday, May 19, from 9AM to 3PM at the Autry Museum of the American West, where our community of museum educators will come together to explore how to collectively adapt and take action in an era where uncertainty is felt at a local and global scale.

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As sites that provide platforms to convene and promote resilience among these unpredictable times, museums hold a potential to exist as venues of positive transformation. Our 2025 Annual Institute will hold the space necessary for educators to discuss how to take accountability and collectively organize as a field in order to enact meaningful change, and inspire peers and colleagues to do the same.

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Secure your spot now and get ready for a full, groundbreaking day of networking, learning, and collaboration with a community of innovative museum educators. This year’s innovative keynotes, presentations, and breakout sessions are designed to create strong support networks that sustain the impactful work of museum education.

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We are eager to greet you at the 2025 Annual Institute!

Get your ticket today!?

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (PART-TIME) - PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT

Location: Los Angeles Hybrid (remote, with occasional in-office and performance days)

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Founded in 2011, Pacific Opera Project (POP) is a Los Angeles-based company committed to producing accessible, affordable, and entertaining opera for all. Embarking on its 15th Anniversary Season, POP has earned a national reputation for bold productions, imaginative direction, and a joyful approach to the art form. The Los Angeles Times recently included POP among the “Best of 2024 in Classical Music.” POP presents a dynamic mix of reimagined classics and groundbreaking new works in venues ranging from outdoor gardens and historic theaters to intimate clubs and community spaces. With consistently sold-out performances, a devoted and expanding audience, and enthusiastic critical acclaim, POP is widely recognized as one of the most exciting opera companies in the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

Pacific Opera Project (POP) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented development professional to join our team as a Development Associate. This part-time role is essential in advancing POP’s fundraising and audience development efforts, supporting our long-term donor and audience growth strategies. The ideal candidate is a sharp communicator and strong writer who can craft donor messaging and audience communications. They possess a keen eye for detail, enjoy catching errors, and have the analytical skills to generate and interpret reports that guide strategy. With a dual focus on donor engagement and audience development, this position blends thoughtful relationship-building with data-informed decision-making. Working closely with the Executive Director, as well as the Digital & Social Media Coordinator, the Development Associate will support donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, grants research, patron data management, and segmented email communications.

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This is a part-time position at 15–20 hours per week, at a rate of $25/hour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with lower and mid-level individual donors, personalizing communications to build long-term engagement

• Support stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters, thank-you calls, and donor updates

• Pursue new corporate sponsorship opportunities and develop relationships with businesses to support POP’s programs

• Manage business ad sales for POP’s programs

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Donor Database Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in POP’s patron database, Neon CRM, and our ticketing database, Arts People

• Generate and analyze reports

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Research and Grant Support:

• Research potential individual, corporate, and foundation prospects

• Manage the annual grant calendar, ensuring timely submissions and tracking deadlines

• Assist with data collection and management to support grant reporting requirements

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Donor Event Support:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and POP team on planning and executing donor events (receptions, salons, luncheons), including POPaganza

• Assist with event outreach, guest list management, and on-site logistics

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Audience Development & Patron Journey

• Establish and manage the patron pipeline journey by analyzing audience data to identify segments and create tailored communication strategies

• Draft email communications to donors and audience members, supported by the marketing team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in arts or related field?

• Minimum 2 years in development or membership position in nonprofit setting

• Basic understanding of fundraising techniques and best practices

• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of art and culture

• Excellent written communication skills, copywriting experience a plus

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in using donor databases and fundraising software

• Strong research skills

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work independently?

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Salary: This is a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) for $25/hr. Hours could increase, as needed and approved by the Executive Director and board.

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How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to kpowers@... no later than May 9, 2025. Please include a copywriting sample if you have one.

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Summary:?

Invertigo Dance Theatre is seeking an LA-based General Manager to be the central project manager and administrator of the organization’s activities. The ideal candidate will be meticulously organized, proactive, collaborative, and a creative problem solver with an interest in supporting dance through arts administration.?

The General Manager will support and collaborate across all facets of a nonprofit performing arts organization, including production, marketing, fundraising, and finance. If you want to know everything about how a dance organization works behind the scenes, this is the type of role for you. This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and works with the entire Invertigo team, including staff, board, choreographers, dancers, teaching artists, and community partners.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a project manager for a variety of initiatives: tracking and following up on deadlines and deliverables for programming, marketing, fundraising, and events

• Act as the primary administrator for a variety of software and technology

• Serve as a liaison between functional areas, such as contractors and artistic personnel

• Act as primary administrator for Invertigo’s emails, social media accounts, and website

• As needed, work with project leads to create and distribute marketing materials

• Option to supervise one intern directly

For a more detailed list of job duties, please visit Invertigo’s website:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized?

• Previous experience working in a non-profit and/or arts organization, which could include extensive volunteer experience

• Comfortable working with platforms such as Canva, Google Suite (including Google Sheets), and NationBuilder or other CRM

• Previous experience in client/customer-facing roles and a comfort speaking with a wide variety of colleagues, partners, and community members?

• Strong professional writing skills

• Demonstrated interest in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values

• Access to reliable transportation to travel across Los Angeles for in-person meetings, programmatic support, events, and performances

Ideal Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized, plus experience tracking team/project deadlines and managing an organization’s filing/drive/archive system

• 2+ years experience in a relevant role, which included project management for a nonprofit and/or arts organization

• Highly proficient in a variety of software and platforms such as Canva, Google Suite, CRMs, and advanced skills with complex spreadsheets?

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in being a relationship builder within the Invertigo community?

• Excellent professional writing skills, with experience writing copy for marketing or fundraising purposes

• Experience working in the performing arts, connection to the mission, and alignment with the organization’s values

Location and Schedule:??

The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings, events, rehearsals, performances, and classes. The daily schedule is flexible, with most online hours within 9am-5pm M-F. The General Manager will support Invertigo’s performances and events on weekends and/or evenings numerous times per year. The General Manager must get Invertigo’s mail at a mailbox in Mar Vista at least once per week.?

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Compensation and Benefits:?

Compensation is expected to be in the range of $28-38/hour for 35 hours/week, to be confirmed based on qualifications. This is currently a full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee position with generous paid time off, 11+ paid holidays, and health and dental insurance.?

**Before you apply, please read more about , and consider if this is the work culture you would like to support each day.?

TO APPLY:?

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@... with “Application: General Manager” as the subject. Applicants may be asked to provide relevant work samples. We look forward to reviewing your application!?

About Invertigo:?