Greetings from Paul
National Library Week Resources
North Carolina State of the Arts Conference
Upcoming Flow Circus Events
Summer Camp Schedule
Greetings from Paul: Many people we meet think that the winter months are the slow months for Flow Circus. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Although our contact time with kids through workshops and performances is less than other seasons, we are busy developing programs, presenting at conferences and showcases, researching grants, and booking our spring, summer, and fall programs. In addition to investing in the future, the winter allows us some space to analyze the successes of the 2008.
2009 is going to prove a challenging time for many organizations and Flow Circus is certainly no different, but in this downturned economy we see opportunity. Opportunity to grow leaner and more effective. An opportunity to create partnerships with organizations with common goals.
Dawn and I are excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with all of you in 2009.
Best, Paul
National Library Week Resources: National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and is being celebrated April 12-18, 2009. As we have toured libraries from Alabama to Connecticut, we are constantly impressed by library staff and their programs to engage children, teens, and adults.
Libraries truly are the center of the community and we need to make sure they remain vital even when budgets get tight. If you are a library, visit the ALA site for resources to help you promote National Library Week. For everyone else, please visit your your school, community, or college library and thank the fabulous staff that make it happen!
Flow Circus will be celebrating National Library Week with a tour of Connecticut libraries. We hope to see you there!
North Carolina State of the Arts Conference: This statewide conference will be addressing the arts in 21st Century Learning. The goal of the three day conference is to position the arts as fundamental to 21st Century learning and a creative workforce, a catalyst for imagination, creativity and innovation, and a stimulus for community engagement and advancement. We attended 2 years ago when it was held in Charlotte and it was invaluable.
Flow Circus will be presenting with Dr. Lodge McCammon of the Friday Institute at the conference this year. Our session FIZZ: Safely Broadcasting Performance Learning Outcomes will demonstrate the value of integrating safe web 2.0 environments to increase youth engagement, self-esteem, and achievement. For more information on the conference visit the United Arts Council's website
Upcoming Flow Circus Events: During February and early March, Flow Circus will be busy showcasing their stuff! These showcases are a wonderful opportunity for libraries, parks & rec departments, and educators to preview a variety of performers and identify good matches for their programming. Below is a list of upcoming showcases we are excited to be participating in:
Ramapo-Catskill Library System Performer's Showcase - Middletown, NY: February 27th
Westchester Library Association Performer's Showcase - White Plains, NY: March 3rd
Connecticut Recreation & Parks Association Entertainment Showcase - Hartford, CT: March 4th
Montgomery County Norristown Public Library Showcase - Norristown, PA: March 18th
Summer Camp Schedule Announced: For the 7th summer in a row, we will be offering summer camps through the Summer Quest Program at Cary Academy.
July 6-10: Juggling, Magic, & Balloon camp: 2 sessions offered 9am-noon and 1-4 pm
July 27-31: Juggling, Magic, & Balloon camp: 9am-noon
Advanced Juggling, Magic & Balloon camp: 1-4 pm
These camps are open to students in grade 4-8. You can register for these camps starting February 13th at the 2009 Summer Quest Camp Fair being held at the Cary Academy Dining Hall from 6-8:30pm. More information can be found at the Summer Quest website.
If your children have been involved in our camps before - please help spread the word about the fun we have!!
Share this Newsletter: If you know of a library, school, or after school program that may benefit from a Flow Circus program, please forward this email or send them to www.FlowCircus.com
Thank you.
National Library Week Resources
North Carolina State of the Arts Conference
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