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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIdaho Fine Arts Academy Professional Services Arts Commission PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY("Agreement") is made this tthh day of May , 2024, by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho ("City"), by and through the Meridian Arts Commission, and Idaho Fine Arts Academy, a public school in the West Ada School District, organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (hereinafter"Organization"). WHEREAS,the mission of the Meridian Arts Commission is to develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors, and to that end, issued a Request for Proposals/Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects ("RFP"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS,the mission of Organization is "Building Lives Through Artistic, Academic, and Civic Excellence"; WHEREAS, City wishes to further these respective and complementary missions by engaging Organization to provide a performing arts experience and performances as set forth in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B ("Performance"); NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and in consideration of the recitals above, which are incorporated herein, City and Organization agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Organization shall provide the following services and deliverables: A. Compliance with Agreement and RFP. Organization shall comply in every respect with the requirements of this Agreement and the REP. Organization shall use the funds provided by City under this Agreement for the purpose and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B. B. Performance. By August 15, 2024, the Organization shall present the Performance to the public, as set forth in Exhibit B. Organizer shall ensure that the location of Performance is accessible to persons of all abilities, and that the Performance is appropriate for all ages, values, and sensibilities. The Performance shall not include language, attire, and/or behavior that is profane, sexual, violent, or discriminatory. C. Final report. By September 6, 2023, Organization shall submit to the Arts and Culture Coordinator a final written report describing the Performance and all services provided with funds provided by City under this Agreement. D. Recognition. Organization shall recognize the Meridian Arts Commission's contribution in PAGE 1 the manner set forth in Exhibit B. To the extent practicable, Organizer shall give City the opportunity to review and approve all promotional materials in advance of their publication. II. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. A. Amount. City shall pay Organization for professional services described herein in an amount not to exceed one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). B. Payment schedule. City shall mail payment to Organization within thirty(30) days of Organization's provision of the following to City, in accordance with the following schedule: 1. By April 30, 2023, Organization shall submit to the Arts and Culture Coordinator all requested performance marketing and informational materials, a completed W-9 form, and an invoice, and City shall pay Organization in the amount of$1,000. 2. By September 6, 2023, Organization shall submit a final report and invoice, and City shall pay Organization in the amount of$500.00. These amounts shall constitute full compensation for any and all services provided and any and all related expenses, including, without limitation: travel; materials; contingency; commission; insurance; equipment; all related costs for audition, rehearsal, and performance space; and any and all other costs of work to be performed or furnished by Organization under this Agreement. City shall not withhold any federal or state income taxes or Social Security tax from any payment made by City to Organization under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums shall be the sole responsibility of Organization. C. Materials fees; revenue. Organization shall be entitled to collect a reasonable participation fee from each participant in the Performance. In exchange for such fee, each participant shall be entitled to participation in rehearsals per Organization's casting and direction; direction and coaching from Organization staff at rehearsals; and participation in the Performance per Organization's casting, direction, and scheduling. Organization may not turn away any person due to inability to pay the participation fee; Organization shall waive and/or make other accommodations for such fee upon request and demonstration of financial hardship. Organization shall be entitled to retain any revenues realized from ticket sales, sponsorships, or other fundraising undertaken by Organization. III. GENERAL PROVISIONS. A. Assumption of risk. Organization acknowledges that provision of services under this Agreement may carry a risk of injury, illness, and/or death, some of which risks may be unknown, and, with that knowledge, Organization hereby assumes all such risks and hazards. B. Indemnification. Organization and each and all of Organization's employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees, including any and all participants in or observers of Organization's programming and activities, shall indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for any and all losses, claims, actions,judgments for damages, or injury to persons or property and losses and expenses caused or incurred by Organization or any Organization employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, PAGE 2 guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observers of Organization's programming and activities. C. Insurance. Organization shall submit to City proof of an insurance policy issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in Idaho protecting Organization, Organization's employees, and Organization's agents from all claims for damages to property and bodily injury, including death, which may arise during or in connection with Organization's programming and activities, including, without limitation, auditions, rehearsals, set-up, performance, and tear-down. Such insurance shall name City as additional insured, and shall afford at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per person bodily injury, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per occurrence bodily injury, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per occurrence property damage. The limits of insurance shall not be deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless City as set forth in this Agreement or any permit. If City becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits herein provided due to the actions or omissions of Organization or any Organization employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observer of Organization activities, Organization covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for damages or liability to persons or property. At all times during the course of this Agreement, Organization shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in the amount required by law for each and every employee utilized in the course of performance of this Agreement. D. Waiver. Except as to rights held under the terms of this Agreement, Organization and each participant in Performance, shall, and hereby do, waive any and all claims and recourse against City, including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident the performance of this Agreement, whether such loss or damage may be attributable to known or unknown conditions, except for liability arising out of concurrent or sole negligence of City or its officers, agents or employees. E. Notices. All notices required to be given by either of the parties shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when personally served or mailed via U.S. mail, addressed as follows: If to Organization: If to City: Chris Housel, Principal Arts and Culture Coordinator Idaho Fine Arts Academy City of Meridian 915 E. Central Drive 33 East Broadway Ave Meridian ID 83642 Meridian ID 83642 Either party may change its authorized representative and/or address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner herein provided. F. Assignment; subcontractors. Organization shall not assign or subcontract all or any portion of Organization's interest in this Agreement or any privilege or right hereunder, either voluntarily or involuntarily, without the prior written approval of City. Any assignee or PAGE 3 subcontractor so approved shall be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement and each and all of the terms and conditions hereof shall apply to and are binding upon the respective organizations, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties. G. No agency; independent contractor. Neither Organization nor its employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees shall be considered agents of City in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever. In all matters pertaining to this agreement, Organization shall be acting as an independent contractor, and neither Organization nor any officer, employee or agent of Organization shall be deemed an employee or agent of City in any manner or for any purpose. Specifically, without limitation, Organization understands, acknowledges, and agrees that Organization and its employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees: 1. Are free from actual and potential control by City in the provision of services under this Agreement. 2. Are engaged in an independently established trade, occupation,profession, or business. 3. Have the authority to hire subordinates. 4. Own and/or will provide all major items of equipment necessary to perform services under this Agreement. H. Compliance with laws. In performing the scope of services required hereunder, City and Organization shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. I. Attorney Fees. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. J. Time of the essence. The parties shall fulfill obligations described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as set forth herein. The parties acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Agreement, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a default of this Agreement. K. Termination. 1. Grounds. Grounds for termination of this Agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to: an act or omission by either party which breaches any term of this Agreement; an act of nature or other unforeseeable event which precludes or makes impossible the performance of the terms of this Agreement by either party; or a change in or occurrence of circumstances that renders the performance by either party a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare. 2. Process. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing fourteen (14) days' notice of intention to terminate. Such notice shall include a description of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination. A forty-eight(48)hour cure period shall commence upon provision of the notice of intention to terminate. If the defaulting party successfully cures the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination, PAGE 4 the terminating party shall signify such cure by issuing written withdrawal of the notice of termination. If,upon the expiration of such cure period, cure of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination has not occurred, this Agreement shall be terminated. 3. Return of funds. If Organization defaults or terminates this Agreement prior to the Performance, Organization shall return to City all funds dispersed, regardless of costs incurred by Organization. L. Non-Waiver of breach. A waiver of any breach or default of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of a breach of the same or any other provision hereof. The failure of either party to insist, in any one or more instances, upon the performance of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right hereunder, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future performance of any rights, and the obligations of the party with respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and effect. M. State of Idaho requirements. The following provisions are required by the State of Idaho. 1. Anti-Boycott Against Israel Act. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2346, as applicable, Organization certifies that Organization is not currently engaged in, and will not for the duration of this Agreement engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel or territories under Israel's control. The terms"company"and"boycott Israel" shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Idaho Code § 67-2346. 2. Contract with company owned or operated by the government of China prohibited. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2359, as applicable, Organization certifies that Organization is not a company currently owned or operated by the government of China and will not for the duration of this Agreement be owned or operated by the government of China. The terms "company"and"government of China" shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Idaho Code § 67-2359. N. Construction and severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion. O. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. The terms of this Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except upon written agreement signed by both parties hereto. P. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected. Q. Discrimination prohibited. In performing the Services required herein, Organization shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical handicap. PAGE 5 R. Applicable law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. S. Third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to create, nor shall it in any way be interpreted or construed to create, any third-party beneficiary rights in any person or entity not a party hereto. Warranty of authority. The undersigned expressly warrant that they are duly authorized to act as the representative and agent of Organization and City, respectively. Organization's undersigned further warrants that such undersigned person is authorized to bind each and all of the Performance participants to the obligations set forth herein, and to accept the liabilities as established herein on behalf of such participants. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties shall cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first above written. RGANIZATION: kris Housel rincipal, Idaho Fine Arts Academy ITY OF MERIDIAN: Attest: Robert E. Simison,Mayor Chris Johnson,City Clerk 5-7-2024 5-7-2024 f I I PAGE 6 Meridian Commission Request for Proposals Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects �H 0 tl 1 s OVERVIEW: The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) requests proposals from local youth theater and performing arts organizations, professionals, and educators for performing arts projects that will feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth. BUDGET: Total funding available from MAC is $7,000. Selected applicants may receive a full or partial award of up to $3,500. DEADLINE: ***Deadline Extended to February 26, 2024*** Any questions regarding application must be submitted to cschiffler@meridiancity.org by February 16 at noon *** Proposals must be received by the Meridian Arts Et Culture Coordinator by February 26, 2024, at 3:00 pm MST. Materials may be delivered by e-mail, mail, or in-person delivery. Incomplete, ineligible, or late submissions will not be considered. Questions and clarification must be submitted to the Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator, Cassandra Schiffler at cschiffter@meridiancity.orq by January 29, 2024 at noon. Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects Page 1 of 4 ELIGIBILITY: Organizations currently registered with the Idaho Secretary of State or individuals who are performing arts professionals or performing arts educators are eligible to respond. Organizations with nonprofit status will be given preference. The opportunity to respond is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. Applicants shall be ineligible who are, employ, or allow to volunteer: any person convicted of any charge involving, or related to, a child or children, elderly persons, and/or other vulnerable persons; any charge involving, or related to, use of or possession of drugs or illicit substances; or any charge of battery, assault, telephone harassment, stalking, or violation of a protective order. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Each selected applicant must: • Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Meridian setting forth specific conditions of participation prior to project initiation. A sample agreement is available upon request. • By August 30, 2024, present a performing arts production to the public that features, includes, and benefits Meridian youth. • Complete all activity, including submission of a final report and invoices, by September 6, 2024. • Conduct all activities within Meridian city limits or area of impact. • Conduct all activities in a facility fully accessible to, and make all activities accessible to, all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. • Reserve and pay all related costs for audition, rehearsal, and performance space. • Obtain all necessary royalties and scripts. • Schedule and hold open, public auditions for youth, and provide those auditioning with all necessary materials to do so. • If fees are collected from youth performers, limit fees collected from each youth performer to an amount not to exceed $250.00, and must offer financial assistance to ensure participation regardless of ability to pay. • Provide all necessary staff to provide the services and deliverables commissioned by MAC. • Provide all necessary costumes, props, and set. • Publicize all opportunities to audition for, participate in, and watch the final production(s). • Include MAC logo on materials. Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects Page 2 of 4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The proposal must address each and all of the following: 1. Applicant's contact information (address, phone, e-mail, website), mission statement, and history; resumes and biographies of key staff and volunteers. 2. Detailed project budget, including all project expenses (e.g., administrative fees, production fees, material costs, venue fees, marketing and promotion, etc.) and income (e.g., admission fees, grants, corporate contributions, sponsorships, fundraising). 3. Detailed project timeline. 4. Description of previous work in youth performing arts. 5. Narrative describing the proposed project, including: a. Detailed description of how MAC's financial contribution will be utilized; b. How the project will benefit Meridian residents and local youth; c. Target audience demographics, estimated number of Meridian residents and visitors that will be impacted, and corresponding marketing/outreach plan; d. How MAC's contribution will be recognized; and e. Number of participants and audience members to be impacted by your project. Questions and clarification must be submitted to the Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator, Cassandra Schiffler at cschiffler@meridiancity.orgby February 16, 2024 at noon. • Submitted applications must be received by mail or personal delivery to the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Ste. 206, Meridian, Idaho 83462 in a sealed, plainly marked package or envelope by February 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm MST OR • Via E-mail to MACCmeridiancity.or . The subject line MUST READ: Youth Performing Arts Projects. All materials must be submitted in one e-mail with all files included as a single, merged PDF file. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The selection of winning proposals for the 2024 Youth Performing Arts Projects will be made by MAC. Proposals related to the presentation of subject matter that would be disruptive, violent, discriminatory, inappropriate, or likely to offend the sensibilities of the general public will not be considered. In evaluating eligible proposals, the following factors will be considered: • Completion of and adherence to the provisions of this Request for Proposals (RFP) (10 points); • Quality, clarity, and merit of proposal (10 points); • Demonstrated ability to meet the RFP's requirements and objectives (10 points); • Feasibility of proposed project (10 points); • Location of project activities (10 points); Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects Page 3 of 4 • Consistency of proposed project with City policy and community values (10 points); • Impact to Meridian residents and visitors (20 points); and • Dedication and contribution to performing arts opportunities that feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth (20 points). ABOUT MAC: The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) advises the City of Meridian on arts/cultural policy and promotes public awareness and participation in the arts with a mission to develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and visitors. Core to this mission is the belief that opportunities to experience and participate in the visual, performing and public arts can strengthen cities, increase livability, and contribute to a sense of community. PUBLIC RECORDS The City of Meridian is a public agency; pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, all documents in its possession are public records. Proposals will be available for inspection and reproduction by any person. Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects Page 4 of 4 To: Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator Cassandra Schiffler cschifflerkmeridiancity.org Meridian Parks and Recreation Department 33 E. Broadway Ave. Ste. 206 Meridian, Idaho 83462 From: Idaho Fine Arts Academy Rachel Swenson swenson.rachelA,we stada.org 915 East Central Drive Meridian, Idaho 83642 APPLICATION: Meridian Arts and Culture Youth Performing Arts Project Grant Project Title: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 1. Applicant's contact information (address,phone, e-mail, website), mission statement, and history; resumes and biographies of key staff and volunteers. This grant proposal focuses on the West Ada School District(WASD) K-8 grade schools, Idaho Fine Arts Academy(IFAA) 6-12 grade public school, local Latina/Chicana Artists, and the Meridian community. Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) 915 East Central Drive Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-350-4420 IFAA Leadership: IFAA Principal, Chris Housel, housel.chriskwestada.org IFAA Administrative Assistant, Cynthia Anderson, anderson.rachelAwestada.org IFAA Artistic Director and Dance Teacher, Rachel Swenson, (grant facilitator), swenson.rachel&westada.ora IFAA's Guest Latina Artists: Marianna Jimenez Edwards,Visual Artist, edwards.marianna(d),westada.org Estafania Sanchez, Flamenco Dance Artist, Monique Michel, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Artist, moniqueduarte(rmsn.com The West Ada School District, the largest school district in Idaho, serves a diverse population and recognizes the importance of offering schools of choice for families. IFAA is the only audition-based free public arts school of choice in the state of Idaho. Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a performance-oriented school, centered around the arts and core academic content. IFAA was established in 2014 and serves 300 students in grades 6-12. Students declare a major from seven pathways (dance,visual art, theater, vocal, classical instrumental music, contemporary instrumental music, and film). IFAA's Mission Statement is "Building Lives Through Artistic, Scholastic, and Civic Excellence." IFAA Website: https://www.westada.or_/og /ifaa IFAA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/idahofineartsacad/ Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 2 IFAA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/&idahofineartsacademy/featured Grant facilitator, Rachel Swenson's Bio: Rachel Swenson is a dance specialist at the Idaho Fine Arts Academy and a dance teaching artist for the Idaho Commission on the Arts. She holds a K-8 all content teacher credential, 6-12 Visual Arts Teaching Credential, and Humanities Endorsement. She teaches both the art of dance and how to incorporate dance as an integrative learning tool through project-based choreography with students that focuses on connections to dance history, current events, life skills, environmental issues, and social issues. Swenson is the co-director/co-founder and curator of the Idaho Screendance Festival and writes for the Dance and the Child International USA newsletter. She has performed professionally in various venues in Utah and was a guest performer for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. She has also performed for choreographer Meghan Durham Wall for the Paradigm Dance Project, and for Jim Moreno's Proving Ground Dance Company. Performing the works of Hanya Holm and Alwin Nikolais have been highlights of her professional experience. Throughout her career, Swenson has worked in many K-12 schools in Utah and Idaho, including as an Art Works for Kids teaching artist at Knowlton Elementary and William Penn Elementary schools in Utah; as a visual arts teacher at Christine Donnell School of the Arts in Idaho; and as a creative dance teacher for the Virginia Tanner Dance Arts in Education program at the University of Utah. Swenson has extensive experience providing professional development for educators, including Idaho's Arts Powered Schools, West Ada School District, BYU Arts Partnerships,Utah Valley University, EduFest, the Utah State Office of Education, Dance and the Child International, Utah Arts Council's Arts Networking Conferences, Artworks for Kids, Tanner Dance Program, Idaho Dance Education Organization, and the National Dance Education Organization. Swenson has been awarded over eighteen grants for dance education from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Jeker Foundation, the Inukai Family Foundation, VSA Idaho, West Ada Education Foundation and is the recipient of the 2023 IDEO Dance Educator of the Year Award, 2019 Teacher of the Year for Idaho Fine Arts Academy and the 2017 NDEO Executive Director's Award for Outstanding Advocacy. In her commitment to advocating for equality in arts education in public and private schools, Swenson has been active in establishing and serving state and national organizations. She is the founding President and current board member of the Idaho Dance Education Organization and former Northwest Region Representative for the National Dance Education Organization, where she was also a contributing committee member for the NDEO "Priorities Pamphlet." She has also served on multiple committees for the State Board of Education and West Ada School District for arts education standards revisions and arts education textbook adoptions. Swenson earned a B.F.A. in Modern Dance and an M.Ed. in Education from the University of Utah. Swenson is pursuing an Interdisciplinary specialization as a doctoral candidate within the Ed.D. Dance Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University,New York City,New York. Her research interests include social- emotional learning and social processes in collaborative choreography, cognitive processes in creativity, cultivating creativity, the cultural hierarchy of arts education, dance literacy, dance education history, and improving arts education leadership. Guest Artists: Marianna Edwards Jimenez,Artist's Bio: Frequent trips to stay with family in Mexico exposed Marianna to the roots of her Mexican culture. Curiosity to investigate and create was nourished by her family. She studied at the San Francisco Art Institute, receiving a BFA in Painting. Further awareness of her indigenous heritage and Chicano culture blossomed during art school. Also, during that time, visiting her grandmother's village in Oaxaca and various archaeological sites in Central Mexico and Chiapas on separate occasions transformed that awareness into the passion and central ideas for her work. After art school, Marianna taught drawing and painting at two separate private studios. One of those studios belonged to classically trained, Venezuelan artist, Conchita Firgau, which led Marianna to want to Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 3 explore a blend of Western realism and Pre-Columbian themes and subject matter. The drips, lines, and marks explore ideas of the fraying of time woven into a sense of existing within two different and distinct cultures. In 2019 Marianna received an Alexa Rose Foundation Grant to travel to the Museo Textil in Oaxaca, Mexico (postponed due to COVID). In 2020 she created Ancestral Steering for the City of Boise Traffic Box Project. In 2021 she was again awarded with an Alexa Rose Foundation Grant to purchase a camera for quality reference photos and documenting her portfolio through photographs and videos. Marianna teaches art at the high school level and is a Boise resident. She draws and paints in oil, acrylic, and mixed media, incorporating cultural objects, collage,portraits, animals, textiles, and patterns into her visual language. Artist website: https://www.mariannajimenezedwards.art/ Estefania Sanchez,Artist's Bio: Estefania is an alumni of the Solo Flamenco Academy in Portland OR. She graduated in 2008 under the guidance of Maestra Laurena Marrone-Campos and moved to Spain shortly afterwards to improve her skills as a vocal performer. With Flamenco dance as her base for narrative, Estefania makes personal stories come alive on stage while preserving history and Spanish culture. Transmitting emotion with each hand movement, facial expression and dynamic foot stamp, Estefania guides audiences through an intimate celebration of the human experience. She is a two-time recipient of the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grant by Idaho Commission on the Arts (2016, 2019). She collaborated with guitarist Mark Ferguson and percussion vocalist Luis de La Tota in creating a video `The Language of Flamenco'that teachers the language that passes between dancer and guitarist. She performs in Flamenco San Francisco, Seattle and Portland Flamenco communities. She currently teaches and performs in the Boise area with her group Shimi Tree. Monique Michel,Artist's Bio: Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo was established in 2003 in Nampa, Idaho. Since then, the group has been committed to providing authentic Mexican folkloric dance education while sharing their time and talents through dance in Idaho. Executive Director, Monique N. Michel is the owner, creator and director of Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. It is her whole heart and soul (after her 2 children and her favorite GSD, Pirate!). She works with each and every student- from dance enthusiasts to seasoned professionals, to develop their individual skills while fostering movement and body awareness. Through sharing the history of Mexico's cultural heritage and maintaining cultural integrity, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo taps into the passion for the art of baile folklorico and brings it to life both on stage and in the dance studio. Monique believes that dance is where artistry and athleticism meet, and this theme carries through all classes taught at Studio Alma Folklorica, the home of the Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. Students receive the type of training that turns them not just into successful dancers,but accomplished human beings, prepared to achieve whatever they set their minds to. 2. Detailed project budget: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) Latina Inspired Art and Dance Project with IFAA Dance Majors, Marianna Jimenez Edwards, Estefania Sanchez, and Monique Michel. • Rental of PSI's High-Def. Projector to project Marianna Jimenez Edwards' artwork = $2000 • Estefania Sanchez (Flamenco artist and choreographer), $50 an hour contact time to choreograph two dances and perform four dances in two concerts= $1250 • Monique Michel (artistic director of Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo), $50 an hour contact time to teach four master classes to dancers= $300 • Chaz Gentry(lighting director) $300 per concert= $600 • Sound engineers $500 per concert= $1000 • Mike Reid Professional Photography: $300 per concert= $600 Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 4 • Professional Videography and Editing: $600 per concert= $1200 • Program Booklet Printing: $220 per concert=$440 • Poster Printing: $100 • Marley Tape for Dance Floor: $80 Total Budget: $7,570 Projected Income: $4200 • $1000 fundraised by IFAA dance majors. • Projected $200 in bake sale earnings. • Projected $3000 to $4500 in ticket sales. $10 General Admission tickets for sale. Projected 300-400 pre-sold audience members buying tickets - $3,000 -4,000. Giving away 400 tickets per concert to students in the community. The auditorium seats 900. Asking MAC for$3,370 3. Detailed project timeline. January 2024 — Recruit guest artists and technical crew — Reserve technical equipment — Introduce IFAA students to guest artists and their work February 2024 — Research Latina/Chicana art, dance, and guest artists — Attend Malevo concert as Latin dance research — Analyze Marianna Jimenez Edwards' art using Edmund Feldman's Four Steps to Art Criticism — 45 IFAA dancers choreograph and co-choreograph Latin inspired dances — Conduct Laban Movement Analysis of Flamenco and Ballet Folklorico Mexico dance — Study Flamenco and learn a dance once a week under Estefania Sanchez — Study Ballet Folkloric Mexico and learn a dance for high school and a dance for middle school March 2024 - Study Flamenco and learn a dance once a week under Estefania Sanchez - 45 IFAA dancers choreograph and co-choreograph Latin inspired dances - Mount the concert(costumes,program order, program,posters, tickets) - Press Release shared with district websites and social media - Print and hang posters in the community and share on social media - Give 400 free tickets away to each concert to WASD Meridian elementary and middle schools and arts elementary schools - Rehearse and refine dances - Rehearse with musicians - Contact the Idaho Today show and Latin organizations April 2024 - Continue to mount the concert(lighting design, time show, finalize program) - Print programs - Rehearse and refine dances - Rehearse with musicians - Space, light, and rehearse concert on the stage - Concerts April 27 and 30, 2024 - Concert Assessment and Reflection. Students view concert videos and photographs, discuss feedback, fill out performance and choreography rubric assessments and written reflections. - End report to MAC and share findings with school community and guest artists Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 5 4. Description of previous work in youth performing arts. Rachel Swenson has produced, directed, and choreographed over a hundred youth performances from 1998 to present in Utah and Idaho for public school districts,private studios, arts and arts education organizations. She has been an arts educator for over twenty-five years and a professional filmmaker for television and film since 1995. Swenson is a co-founder and curator of the Idaho Screendance Festival and has made award winning dance film shorts with the IFAA dance students. She has facilitated and presented at local and state arts education conferences since 2001. Swenson is an expert at arts productions. Below are recent examples of the youth concerts she has produced, directed, and choreographed: IFAA YouTube Channel: Swenson has directed all the concerts on the Collaborative Performance Playlist(115 videos)https://www.youtube.com/(d),idahofineartsacademy/playlists IFAA Dance and Music Concerts with Guest Artists as Examples: 1) IFAXs Elemental Pulse Concert with Guest Artists Shaun Brazell, Bill Evans, and Justin Nielsen at the Morrison Center htt2s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAr6WkDuTc 2) IFAXs Elemental Pulse Concert with Guest Artists Bristol Lightning at Mountain View High School hLtps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQSc8r7l Qm8 3) IFAXs Terpsichore Concert with Guest Artist Karen Eastman and Marla Hansen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZy8lDWMmS g&list=PLWi2NthkAg40q 39CHZ1tV S4FnLYbVI hT8&index=55 4) IFANs Zero and knwbdy Concert with Guest Artists Bobby Gayton, Zero, and knwbdy hllp s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B Vej xwsb WxO&list=PLWi2NthkAg40q 3 9 CHZltV S4FnLYbVIh T8&index=97 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7rHnUTQt7Y&list=PLWi2NthkAg40q 39CHZ1tV S4FnLYbVI hT8&index=95 htlp s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thLWnZOGLsO&list=PLWi2NthkAg40q 3 9CHZ1tV S4FnLYbVI hT8&index=78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y- Mm5hSJS28&list=PLWi2NthkAg40g39CHZ1tV S4FnLYbVIhT8&index=77 Marianna Edwards (visual artist) Watch this video about her and her art: https://youtu.be/NLKwKxBSkOc?si=OT rN-cCbCoi6whn Marianna's Art: Gallery Marianna Jimenez Edwards Art 1. untitled falling girl with astronaut(2020) 1. El Paso (2020) 2. Star Chatter(2020) 3. Fringe (2020) 4. Star Child(2020) 5. Somos Estrellas (We are Stars) (2021) 1. Sabiduria Connectada(Connected Wisdom) (2021) 1. H-H Objects (El alumno destinado ser mi papa) (2021) I. Dreamwaver(Tejedora de Suenos) (2021) 1. Runs Over Mountains (Lorena Ramirez) (2022) 2. Bano de Bosqu (Forest Bath) (2022) Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 6 3. El Bello (2022) 1. untitled portrait of a woman(2023) Estefania Sanchez (flamenco dancer) We would love for Stefanie to perform in our concert 3 to 4 dances. Estefania Sanchez I Alexa Rose (alexarosefoundation.org) Video of Estefania guest artist dancing Flamenco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPsMpsWl7gs Video of Estefania guest artist at Foothills School of Arts: htlps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UT9hQUa5ek Monique Michel,Ballet Folklorico Mexico Mi Lindo videos: https://www.youtube.com/(a,folkloricotakeover9687 5. Narrative describing the proposed project, including: a. MAC's financial contribution will be utilized to help pay for the Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom)project's guest artists honorariums, production expenses, and documentation. The project includes three artists in residencies, six master classes, nine professionally choreographed dances, eighteen student choreographed dances, two performances with guest artists, and two art exhibits all open to the public. The IFAA students and teachers will collaborate with local Latina guest artists on upcoming April concerts and art exhibits. The focus is on Latin dance and visual art. We have reserved the Centennial Performing Arts Center(CPAC)theater on Saturday, April 27, 2024 (middle school concert), and Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (high school concert). The art themes will be inspired by Latin culture or the students' own personal narratives, encompassing themes of home, family, heritage, culture, identity, and lived experiences. The dance repertoire for the concerts will span a diverse range of styles, including contemporary, tap,jazz, folk, Flamenco, Latin, lyrical, and fusion of dance styles, ensuring a dynamic and engaging showcase of talent. The concerts will be professionally documented, with photography by Mike Reid and videography by Kody Newton. Our esteemed guest Latina artists include Marianna Jimenez Edwards, renowned visual artist; Estefania Sanchez, a Flamenco dance artist; and Monique Michel, representing Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. Estefania and Monique will conduct master classes for our dancers, while Marianna will engage with students remotely to discuss her art. She will provide high-definition digital scans of her work, which will be featured prominently on the concert poster. Throughout the preparation leading up to the April concert, guest artists will collaborate with IFAA students intermittently. During the concert, Marianna's captivating artwork will be projected, serving as inspiration for student choreography, music, and costumes. To ensure cultural and artistic sensitivity, guest artists will approve music selections and offer guidance. In the classroom, students will have the opportunity to analyze Marianna's artwork in small groups using Edmund Feldman's four steps to art criticism (Describe,Analyze, Interpret, Evaluate). Students will create four dance phrases for two pieces of art and create two short solo compositions. The students will create three versions of the solo composition: original art inspired version, body percussion version, and Flamenco elements version. The solo compositions will be incorporated into the choreography for the concert. Our goal is to celebrate and draw inspiration from Latin visual art, music, and dance while avoiding cultural appropriation. Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 7 During their analysis of the artwork, the dancers identified one of the three Latina Feminism themes depicted in each art piece: 1. Testimonio: These narratives serve a purpose, fostering critical consciousness and a connection to lived experiences. They involve refraining the narrative, taking ownership, and harnessing the power of storytelling. Testimonios not only inform the next generation but also transmit essential information, acting as a link to identity and culture. 2. Borders: Representing critical inflection points, borders are areas of tension linked to lived experiences and identity. They offer room for movement back and forth, evoking emotional intensity and presenting opportunities for empowerment. 3. Nepantla: Describing the space between two worlds or the land in the middle,Nepantla represents a realm of discomfort that leads to the possibility of empathy and shared understanding. Living within this middle space allows individuals to learn valuable lessons and raise critical consciousness. Dancers will employ Rudolf Laban's Movement Analysis, focusing on Body, Effort, Shape, Space, and Time, to analyze Latin dances. This exploration will commence with Flamenco and Ballet Folklorico Mexico, allowing students to delve into the intricate movements and cultural nuances of these rich dance forms. Youth visual art will be exhibited in the lobby. Here is an example of what one of the concerts will look like. The highlighted dances will have art projected during them and the dances were inspired by the art: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom): Saturday, APRIL 27, 2024: ACT I: 1) Estafania Sanchez: FLAMENCO SOLO 2) "All Together": ALL DANCERS LARGE GROUP 3) Ballet Folklorico: large group dance (guest artists) 4) "Sabiduria Connectada (Connected Wisdom)" Bridget: QUINTET - Makena, Callay, Chloe, Haddyn 5) Rylee: SOLO 6) IFAA Ballet Folklorico 7) Mailee: SOLO 8) liar Chatter" Baylee: QUINTET - Kylee, Lyla, Pippa, Anneliese 9) Abby' SOLO 10)"Somos Estrellas (We are Stars)" Savanah: SEXTET - (Dive by Sherry FIno) Rylee, Charlotte, Tegan, Olivia, Harper 11)Makena: SOLO 12)"Fringe" Mailee: QUINTET - Jaylin, Gracie,Alena, Amelia 13)Vivian: SOLO 14)Laititled" Ava: QiMTET'&yton, Abigail, Eliana 15)Estafania Sanchez: FLAMENCO SOLO ACT II: 1) Estafania Sanchez: FLAMENCO SOLO 2) "Open Arms": ALL DANCERS LARGE GROUP 3) Ballet Folklorico: large group dance (guest artists) 4) Bridget: SOLO 5) "Bano de Bosqu (Forest Bath)" ViN&: QUINTET - Bridget, Alena, Lyla 6) Savannah: SOLO 7) 1H--H Objects (El alumno destinado ser mi papa)" Kylee & Charlotte (SEVEN DANCERS): (Quisimos Ser Dioses) Olivia, Harper, Anneliese, Pippa, Chloe, Rylee Youth Performing Arts Projects: Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) 8 8) "Dreamweaver(Tejedora de Suenos)" Makena: TRIO - Maile, Ava 9) Amelia: SOLO 10)Charlotte: DUET Lyla 11)Ba lee: SOLO 12)iiaso" Amelia: QUINTET - Savannah, Callay, Tegan, Haddyn 13)Ava: SOLO 14)"Somos Estrellas (We are Stars)" Abigail: (SEXTET): Eliana, Peyton, Jaylin, Baylee, Gracie 15)Estafania Sanchez: FLAMENCO SOLO b. This project aims to benefit the lives of Meridian residents and local youth by honoring and celebrating Latin culture,youth art, professional art, and the contributions of local Latina artists. The performance promises to be not only thoughtful and artistic but also touching and joyful, offering a meaningful experience for all attendees. With the participation of 300 IFAA students in grades 6-12, 800 WASD students in grades K-8, two teachers, three local Latina guest artists, and the Meridian community as the audience,this project brings together a diverse group of individuals. The theater, which seats 900 for each concert, provides ample space for everyone to come together and enjoy the event. We aim to fill every seat and create a memorable experience for all. c. Our target audience comprises students from grades K-12 within the West Ada School District (WASD), families and community members residing in Meridian and the surrounding Ada County areas. We anticipate reaching approximately 1,900 residents and visitors in Meridian through our events. Our marketing efforts include utilizing the WASD email system, as well as WASD and Idaho Fine Arts Academy(IFAA) social media platforms, websites, and printed posters displayed in local businesses. Additionally, we distribute letters and complimentary tickets to K-8 schools within the WASD, collaborating with school counselors and principals to facilitate ticket distribution. Furthermore, forty-five IFAA dance majors will presell 10 tickets each to the concerts, and we will provide complimentary tickets to guest artists and their families. We also plan to engage with the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, and other Latin organizations to promote our event within the Latin community. Moreover, leveraging our past success, we aim to secure coverage for our event through media outlets such as the Idaho Today show, extending our reach and visibility within the community. d. MAC's generous contribution will be acknowledged comprehensively across all communication channels associated with the project. This includes verbal recognition during classes, concerts, and art exhibits, as well as in written, printed,published, and digitally posted materials.Additionally, letters sent to schools will prominently feature MAC's support and dedication to enriching our community through the arts. e. There will be 100 participants and 1800 audience members to be impacted by the Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom)project. In conclusion,the Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom)project is poised to make a profound impact on the lives of Meridian residents and local youth by celebrating Latin culture, youth art, professional art, and the invaluable contributions of local Latina artists. With a thoughtful and artistic performance that promises to be touching and joyful, we aim to provide a meaningful experience for all attendees.