Support HB2407!

House Bill 2407 is an Arts Education bill which appropriates funds for high quality, integrated meaningful arts education for K-12. HB2407 will be heard in committee THIS Saturday February 4th, at 9:30AM. Requested is:

- $250,000 for Artists-in-the-Schools
- $750,000 for Professional Development for:
a) Classroom Teachers for in-school arts integrated curriculum
b) Teaching Artists who work collaboratively with educators

Please support this important legislation and submit written testimony for the hearing. Testimony can be submitted HERE. Written testimony is much more effective than personal presence at this time.

Click to find "Talking Points" and A Letter from Alliance CEO Marilyn Cristofori to Bill Sponsor Rep. Jessica Wooley to help you frame your testimony.
MAHALO!

HB2407_ARTS_FIRST_Talking_Points.pdf
TalkingPointsChart.pdf
Letter_HB2407.pdf

An IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs worldwide cited creativity as the top priority needed in the new economic environment. With HB2407, we can strengthen creativity and critical thinking for our children through professional development for educators and teaching artists plus solidify our Artists-in the-Schools (AITS) program to provide access to arts education in our schools.

Musical Theatre Award

The National Society of Arts and Letters is dedicated to assisting young artists in developing their professional careers. In this spirit, NSAL invites aspiring musical theatre artists to compete in the 2012 NSAL Musical Theatre Competition. Deadline to apply extended to February 15th! Contestants must first compete on the Chapter level. The first place winner at the Chapter level may then proceed to the national competition. All expenses for the Hawaii Chapter winner to attend the national convention will be paid by the Hawaii Chapter.

NATIONAL CAREER AWARDS COMPETITION
IN MUSICAL THEATRE
March 18th, 2012
10:00 AM
Hawaii Theatre

1st Prize - $1,500.00 plus the Opportunity to Compete at the
NSAL National Competition in El Paso, Texas May 17th – 19th, 2012

2nd Prize - $1,000.00

3rd Prize - $500.00

Download the application here: NSAL_MT_Application_Form_2012.doc

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Alliance pARTners with Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union

Hawai‘i Arts Alliance has teamed with Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union (HPFCU) as a new benefit pARTner for
its membership program. Members of Hawai‘i Arts Alliance are entitled to become members of HPFCU and receive the benefits that credit unions provide!

With assets of over $50 million, Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union serves over 7,000 members through two branches. Member benefits include free checking accounts with debit cards that provide convenient, free access to the largest ATM network in the state; free online banking and bill payment; mobile and text banking; online loan applications with approvals in less than 45 seconds; and fixed and adjustable rate mortgage loans.

Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union has been a generous supporter to a number of non-profit organizations focused on helping Hawaii’s local community. HPFCU supports the American Red Cross’ Hawaii Chapter, the LOKAHI Giving Project, Hawaii Foodbank, and Aloha United Way through various efforts throughout the year.

“We’re excited about our new relationship with Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union, which gives our members an exciting opportunity to bank with an institution of longstanding excellence,” said Marilyn Cristofori, CEO of Hawai‘i Arts Alliance. “At the same time, the Arts Alliance looks forward to helping broaden HPFCU’s reach into the community.”

Become an Alliance member NOW! More information about HPFCU HERE