Current Events, Media News, Tacoma
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The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding applications from eligible individual artists. The application deadline is Jan. 26, 2009.
TAIP funding ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 and supports the generation or completion of new artwork as well as a public component in which the artist shares their talents with the citizens of Tacoma . Past funding has supported the creation of a short film, the choreography of a new dance, exploration into a new body of paintings, time to write and publish poetry and fiction works, the assembly of multi-media installations and much more. Public components include, but are not limited to, a public exhibition of artwork, a public reading, a free workshop or artist talk, a free performance and a public screening of a film.
Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop, which explains the application process and addresses questions. The workshop will be held on Jan. 26, 2009, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building , 747 Market St. , Room 1444. All artists funded by the commission must complete their funded project and public component by Dec. 15, 2010.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of the City of Tacoma, a practicing artist who is dedicated to producing artwork on a regular basis, at least 18 years old, and not a full time undergraduate or graduate student in an arts-related degree program. Artists who have received TAIP funding between 2004 and 2008 are not eligible to apply. Other eligibility requirements are listed in the TAIP guidelines.
Artists interested in applying for TAIP funding can read about past funded artists and download the guidelines and application form on the Tacoma Arts Commission Web site at www.tacomaculture.org. Application forms are also available by calling (253) 591-5191 or by e-mailing nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.
Keywords:art, Current Events, Media News Tacoma chordam7 @ December 1, 2008
Current Events, Olympia, Tacoma, Technology, Uncategorized, Washington State
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Just a friendly reminder to all Washington state readers, Washington State has two cell-phone related driving laws going into effect in 2008. EHB 1214 is a complete ban on text messaging and took effect on January 1st, 2008. The other new driving law, going into effect in July 1, 2008, is the hands-free law (ESSB 5037). This law prohibits the use of a wireless device such as a cell-phone being held to your ear while you are driving. Unlike the text messaging ban, you are allowed to use your cell-phone if the communication is made using hands-free device such as a Bluetooth headset or wired headset.
Like many of the other driving laws across the United States there are exceptions during emergency situations or for on-duty public safety personnel. This is a secondary enforcement law, which means that you will only receive a ticket if you have been pulled over for another driving violation. This infraction is not placed on your driving record or reportable to employers or insurance companies.
Keywords:cellphones, Current Events, government, law, Technology, traffic Washington State chord @ June 24, 2008
Broadcast, Current Events, Digital Media, General, Journalism, Media News
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On Monday, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) submitted a resolution calling for Pres. Bush’s impeachment. The resolution was read for a second time on the House floor last night.
You can read the congressional record, watch Kucinich on the floor of the House or see more stories at today’s http://www.c-span.org/. No editorializing here. Just some news worth mentioning. See more at C-span or your preferred news organization.
Keywords:Current Events, Digital Media, General, government, Journalism Media chord @ June 11, 2008
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