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EBONY GROUP AND COMPANY Charlotte area representatives Staleivtde Urbanization Cultural Arts Coalition Formed RvO Tmani ITViitni A Ira ....... .. ^ (V.W.P.) Saint Augustine’s-College in Raleigh, was the scene of the birth of a new and what may prove to be, extremely useful statewide organization. Hay 14, is tbe birtfadate of tbe newly formed, NORTH CAROLINA CULTURAL ARTS COALITION, which is the only statewide organiza tion of black artists or artists of any kind in the entire nation. The organization was the result of a meeting conceived ■ and coordinated by Patricia j Stevens Funderburke, under line auspices or the state De-j rpertinent of Public Instruc tion. * Present at tbe meeting, were black artists of various talents, from across the state, including representatives from tbe Charlotte Area. At tending were visual artists Charles Moody and '-‘Zubar,”' also, performing artists of the multi-talented Ebony Group .and Company, who performed1 Johnson’s "God’s Trom bones.’’ Pat Funderburke gave some, backgrounds# to the need of a black arts ogpmbudfooi -stat ing, “there u a tremendous heed for tbe identification of Black artists living in the state of North Carolina. Opportuni ties for employment and fi nancial assistance are avail able to them by many agen cies and organizations throughout tbe state. How ever, these groups seem to have no idea who the artists -are dot where they are locat ed.” She continued, “further-; more, the artists are either not aware of the existence of many of these agencies or of the benefits they offer. These! circumstances have caused ahj overwhelming lack Ttf com munication between tbe two entities. Consequently, the Black artist has been forced to • either leave tbe state in order * W _3 u) mane a living ai ins crau or to remain here, supporting himself and his or her family in a field other than that in which he or she has the most talent, expertise and train ing.” Asked what help she receiv ed from the Department of Public Instruction, and what the objectives of the organiza tion would be, she answered” “after discussing the artist’s plight with the Director of Cul-Arts Division of the De partment of Public Instruc tion, who was seeking Black performers for employment in the public school system, Black artists, and numerous civic leaders it was the gene-> ral consensus of them all that some type of organization was unquestionably needed.” Ond which would include specific1 objectives such as: Having an up-to-date listing of all Black artists living -in, trained in, or native to the' state. • To provide these artists with a listing of all arts agencies, arts organizations, and poten tial employers available to them on a statewide and local; level. To provide artists with ai listing of granting agencies on a statewide and national level. To act as a liaison between the artist and institutionalized arts agencies, community the atres, arts associations, radio and TV stations, film produc tion studios and incorporated performing arts groups. io aci as a lunaing agency lor arts activities by members of the organizaion. To provide consultation and training in grantmanship, or ganization of new companies, fund raising, assembling of resumes, audition techniques and any other area helpful to the artist in obtaining employ ment, visibility and viability. To coordinate and implement conferences, conventions, fund raising activities, and workshops in the arts and related areas. To publish a newsletter on a regular basis that will keep the artists informed about the organization’s activities, lo cal, state and national arts functions, new artists, em ployment opportunities, legis lation on the arts, and any Other relevant information.” ‘ The tremendous turnout of artists in response to an invi tation extended fay Ms. Fun derburke indicated to her the possibility of great success for the organization. At a luncheon celebrating the effort to organize, the gathering was treated to a presentation by Vantile Whit field, Executive Director of the Expansion Arts Program for the National Endownment for the' Arts in Washington, - D.C. One of the most outstand ing aspects of Whitfield’s pre sentation is that upwards of $60 million dollars are handled by his organisation for the needs of those involved in the Susan Dobson i Wins Cone Award ousan Kenee Dodson of 2716 Burntmill Road, Charlotte, 1 ias been awardod the Bonnie_1 E. Cone Merit Scholarship to Jie University of North Caro lina at Charlotte. Democratic Chairman To yisit Charlotte Kenneth M. Curtis, Chair man of the Democratic Na tional Committee, will be making his first visit to Char lotte, North Carolina since he was elected to head the Demo cratic Party, this past Jan uary. The former Governor of Maine will be speaking at a luncheon meeting to members of the Democratic National Finance Council from 12:30 until 2 Thursday, May 26 at the Jefferson First Union Tower. Chairman Curtis will then hold an informal News Con ference in the Jefferson First between 2:30 and 3 p.m. It is expected that the Chairman will introduce North Carolin ians who are members of the Finance Council, at this time. • At 6 p.m., Chairman Curtis will attend a Barbeque on the ground of the Gaston County Courthouse in Dallas, North Carolina. The Democratic Century Club is sponsoring this event. Chairman Curtis will be the featured speaker. If you need further informa tion, please call Charlotte Scot at the Democratic National Committee in Washington (202) 797-6900r~or, call Jim— Patterson in Charlotte: (704) 377-6721. City, County Recieve Arts Council Grant The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have re ceived $5,000 grants each from the N.C. Arts Council, accord-, ing to a recent press release from the Division of the Arts of the NX!. Department of Cultural Resources. Hie:lf.C. Arts Council aF ' wards these grants twice an- " nually to organizations to help support community program ming. T5T The^harJotU^TosT Week. - Currently this is UNCC s inly scholarship based prima •ilv on merit. However, a :ampaign is under way to sstablish the Colvard Merit Scholarship fund in honor of Chancellor and Mrs. D.W. Colvard. A goal of $500,000 has >een set for that scholarship. UNCC’s officials have said that they need more merit funds to compete with univer sities which offer these presti gious grants to top high school - graduates. Miss Dodson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Dodson, Jr. She will graduate in June from South Mecklenburg High School where she was a mem ber of the National Honor Society, the French National Honor Society and the Inter Club Council. She has worked with handicapped children and with the aged. She was a nominee for the Governor’s School, the More head Scholarship at UNC-Cha pel Hill, and the Stuart Scho larship at Davidson. She made the “A" honor roll in high school. Her career plan is to be a hospital administrator. The Cone Merit Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Bonnie E. Cone vice chan cellor emeritus at UNCC and president of Charlotte College, the predecessor institution. HaveYou Ever Thought About Suicide? Have you ever thought a bout suicide? Do you know someone who has? Then you’ll be interested to know that the third week of May has been designated Na tional Suicide Picvention Week in an effort to increase the public’s awareness of sui cide prevention activities and to educate people to better recognize and respond to sui cidal behavior. Your suicide prevention number in Charlotte is 333 6121. Herchants Who Advertise In The Poet Are TeUin^ \ They Appreciate Your Business! Patronize\ | . Remember 392-1306 Thuh The Number We Have Installed To Receive YourNeum, Suggestions And Compiainls: Call Monday . f Through Friday Before 5:30 PM. SUBSCRIBE NOW.. .IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY GETTING THE CHARLOTTE POST Your Charlotte Post carries more local - news and features about the people you know than any other area newspaper. And each issue of your Post goes into more homes in the Charlotte area than any other weekly publication. Isn’t this a significant indication that you ought to be a member of the Post family of weekly readers? 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