Arts Advocate – October 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Despicable Me Data collection and analysis are essential advocacy tools. It requires a certain amount of ruthlessness however, to collect information from the arts community. Every five years the Lehigh Valley Arts Council has undertaken research to track the state of the arts in the region and compare the results to national trends. The findings from the 2012 Arts & Economic Prosperity study of the region’s nonprofit arts industry revealed a $208 million industry—one that provides 7,114 full-time jobs and generates $21 million in state and local taxes annually. Very impressive, don’t you think? Currently, the Arts Council is in the midst of gathering data for the 2017 study. Throughout 2016, I have been urging cultural nonprofits to complete an organizational expenditure survey, as well as assist me in surveying audiences at 16 various performances or events. We now have 40 groups onboard and 500 audience surveys completed. That leaves another 60 groups and 300 audience members to chase down. The more data we collect will translate into a bigger story about how the region’s nonprofit arts industry boosts our economy. Heads up! I’m coming for you! Randall Forte, Executive Director

ARTS COUNT: Get fired up for Arts Count at Smooth-On! “What’s the deal with this place, Smooth-On?” It’s okay to wonder what Smooth-On, Inc. is and how it relates to our upcoming event, Arts Count! We’ve received a few inquiries about this company and it’s location with a huge warehouse in Macungie (formerly Day-Timers) that doesn’t appear to be a place to host a celebration. However, when you see the work of Smooth-On products, it will all make perfect sense! The entrance alone is sure to wow our guests. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the Arts Count fun!! Head over to Smooth-On’s Facebook page and you’ll get a taste of how their products are used for movie props and characters! ARTS COUNT Wednesday, October 19, 2016 5:30–7:30 PM Smooth-On, Inc., 5600 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA Don’t forget to RSVP at 610-437-5915 by Friday, October 14th! MEMBERS FREE NONMEMBERS $10 PURCHASE TICKETS

AUDIO DESCRIPTION TRAINING: Two-Day Workshop Opportunity INCREASE YOUR JOB SKILLS! BUILD YOUR RESUME! Theatre practitioners from all walks of life—actors, students, volunteers, educators—are invited to enroll in the upcoming audio description training session and acquire new performance skills. Audio Description Training Two-Day Workshop NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2016 9am to 4pm (both days) Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA As an introduction to the training, students of the workshop will enjoy an audio-described performance, Pirates of Penzance, on Thursday, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 8:00pm Trexler Pavilion | Muhleberg College | Allentown, PA MEMBERS $35 NONMEMBERS $50   PURCHASE TICKETS

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST: Dattatreya Phadke We are pleased to have our newest Featured Artist’s work displayed through the end of October. Dattatreya Phadke is a local pathologist by training, but he also has an artistic side that he dedicates much of his free time to producing beautiful, intricately constructed work – ALL IN FABRIC! His work is quite mesmerizing – at first glance it appears to be a painting, but when the viewer steps forward, the thousands of tiny fabric scraps (some brought over directly from India) are visible. His work is truly a must-see! Come visit our office and view Dattatreya’s work during normal business hours until the end of October. Our parking lot is open for visitors now (it had previously been under construction)! To view images of Dattatreya Phadke’s work, visit his Exhibiting Artist page!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF BETHLEHEM presents: Aizuri Quartet October 14, 2016 at 7:30pm Foy Hall | Behtlehem Modigliani String Quartet November 18, 2016 at 7:30pm Cathedral Church of the Nativity | Bethlehem MORAVIAN COLLEGE MUSIC INSTITUTE presents: “A Boo-Roque Hallowe’en II” – Baroque & Monteverdi Ensembles October 23, 2016 at 7:00pm Peter Hall | Behtlehem Moravian College Celtic Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble October 30, 2016 at 7:00pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Jazz Fusion Ensemble & Jazz Vocal Ensemble November 4, 2016 at 7:30pm Foy Concert Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Jazz Combo I & Jazz Combo II November 5, 2016 at 7:30pm Foy Concert Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Flute Troupe – Saxophone Quartet – Woodwind Ensemble November 6, 2016 at 4:00pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem Delta Omicron Musicale November 6, 2016 at 7:00pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem M.I.M.E. – Moravian Improvised Music Ensemble November 9, 2016 at 9:00pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Community Orchestra November 13, 2016 at 7:00pm Foy Concert Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Salon Ensemble November 14, 2016 at 7:30pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College BIG Band November 18, 2016 at 7:30pm Foy Concert Hall | Bethlehem Moravian College Trombone Ensemble & Percussion Ensemble November 21, 2016 at 7:30pm Peter Hall | Bethlehem MORAVIAN COLLEGE THEATRE COMPANY presents: Murdered to Death November 3, 2016 at 8:00pm The Arena Theatre, Moravian College | Bethlehem November 4, 2016 at 8:00pm The Arena Theatre, Moravian College | Bethlehem November 5, 2016 at 8:00pm The Arena Theatre, Moravian College | Bethlehem November 6, 2016 at 2:00pm The Arena Theatre, Moravian College | Bethlehem PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA presents: not-just-Art Auction October 21, 2016 at 7:00pm Brookside Country Club | Macungie Enchantment Times Three November 19, 2016 at 7:30pm First Presbyterian Church | Allentown PURCHASE TICKETS AT OUR BOX OFFICE TODAY!

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