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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Oklahoma Arts Council <okarts@arts.ok.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:29 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Kelli Yadon <Kelli.Yadon@okcommerce.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] NEWS: Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Open Soon // PPP2 Loans // Strategic Plan Draft Survey // RFP for Tulsa CARES Funds // Native SHIFT Program // Grants for Arts Projects // OKC Public Art RFQ // and, more.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">Shuttered Venue Operators Grant</span></a> program, the result of $15 billion designated by Congress to bolster live performing arts venues and other related entities whose revenues have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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<span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#444444">SBA Now Offering Second Draw PPP Loans</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Certain eligible organizations that previously received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through the
U.S. Small Business Administration can now apply for a <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9vqx5e/hmwx0x/93gfrt">
<span style="color:#AF1900">Second Draw PPP Loan</span></a>. </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">The first round of the program was launched in spring 2020 to help businesses and nonprofits retain employees
as the effects of pandemic-related lockdowns nationwide began having implications for organizations. Guidelines for second round PPP loans have been updated to focus on the needs of organizations with fewer than 300 employees. Loan terms remain the same as
with the first round, and loan forgiveness is still available if criteria is met.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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to apply. Borrowers must have used up their first PPP loan and show a 25 percent or greater reduction in gross revenue.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">"The Second PPP Loan: What You Need to Know."</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">draft</span></a> of the agency's 2021-2025 strategic plan. The public comment period is an important step in the final phase of the plan rollout.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Since fall 2019, the Oklahoma Arts Council has engaged Oklahomans through a series of Cornerstone Conversations,
a spring 2020 survey, and more, in an effort to ensure the services of the state agency reflect the needs of individuals, organizations, and communties statewide in the years ahead. Constituent feedback to </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Get a sneak peek at the
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<span style="color:#AF1900">strategic plan draft here</span></a>.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9vqx5e/hmwx0x/xulfrt">
<span style="color:#AF1900">click here to answer five brief questions</span></a> about it.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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from COVID-19 relief funding to empower local nonprofits to address community and economic needs resulting from the pandemic.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Support Tulsans' personal and financial health, development, and resilience</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Enable the secure resumption of economic or community activity</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">Seed the creation, stability, and growth of emerging industries and occupations to build a stronger economic base</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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to consider how their services fit the goals of the program.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the City of Tulsa site</span></a> for the RFP packet and the application form.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9vqx5e/hmwx0x/tfnfrt"><span style="color:#AF1900">SHIFT – Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts</span></a></span></em><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">,
a program that supports artists and community-driven projects responding to social, environmental, or economic justice issues through a Native lens. Artists and arts collectives selected for the two-year program will receive awards totaling $100,000 and will
receive professional development trainings centered on community participation and movement building.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">The opportunity is open to Native artists or Native artist collectives working in dance/choreography, fiction/poetry
writing, film/video, multi-disciplinary arts, music, performance art, theater and screenplay writing, traditional arts, and visual arts. Artists and collectives must select an eligible organization to partner with on their project.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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more about SHIFT here</span></a>.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#444444">Students Can Submit for 'Celebrate the West' Competition </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">The Western Governors' Association (WGA) is accepting entries from high school students in its 17-state region
for the 2021 <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9vqx5e/hmwx0x/p0ofrt"><span style="color:#AF1900">"Celebrate the West"</span></a> art competition. Through the program, Oklahoma students in grades 9-12 can earn cash prizes and have
their artwork displayed as part of an online competition in conjunction with the WGA's annual meeting. First prize is $1,500, and each state winner will receive $200.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444">For the competition, students submit original two-dimensional artwork inspired by the their home state or informed
by living in the West. State history, landmarks, natural resources, people, and culture are frequent sources of subjects. </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">westgov.org</span></a>.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">Grants for Arts Projects</span></a> category is the federal agency's principal grants program for organizations across the United States. The program makes available project-based support ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for activities
that provide the public with access and engagement opportunities with the arts. Organizations eligible to apply for funding through the program include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of state or local governments, and federally recognized tribal communities.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for the first round of Grants for Arts Projects is February 11. Deadline for a second round of funding through the program is in July.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of communities. It is encouraging applications for projects that use the arts to unite and heal in response to current events.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">Creative Placemaking Public Resources Guide</span></a>, which features a curated selection of federal funding sources for equitable community development, examples of successful intiatives, and tips on accessing federal grant programs.
A live demonstration of the guide's search functions will show how to find often-overlooked resources applicable to equitable communty development.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">request for qualifications</span></a> from artists interested in pursuing a commission to create one or more exterior sculptures as part of a major renovation of the Belle Isle Library.
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or ones that illuminate traditional roles of storytelling, or both." No specific medium or method of fabrication is required, but all materials must be durable and require no special maintenance.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for Oklahoma students who are distance learning to explore dance. To help students gain a foundation of dance vocabulary and related warmup techniques, local teaching artist
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and they provide detailed instructions for increasing agility through neck isolations, hip swings, heel raises, and other warmup movements. Pre- and post-assessment quizzes, an instructor guide, and a rubric are included.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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here to access "Dance Vocabulary and Warmup Techniques" sessions</span></a>.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Fine Arts Curriculum are aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">"Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021."</span></a> The list recognizes individuals who the publication describes as pushing the envelope and bringing forth what they think the world needs. In addition to Ryan, the list features a biologist,
a city leaders, architects, an industrial designer, and others.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#AF1900">member</span></a> of the Oklahoma Arts Council Performing Artist Roster, is recognized by the magazine for his work on the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial commemoration. The musician was commissioned by Chamber Music Tulsa to compose
and perform a piano trio. For the piece, Ryan researched firsthand accounts of the event, which ultimately inspired the melody of his score. Ryan is hopeful that the impact of the music will help Tulsans and others reflect and learn from the lessons of the
tragic event.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the full article in Smithsonian Magazine</span></a>.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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