Check it.
Have questions for one of the fathers of the all-ages movement? He on tour with your answers. Catch the rest of Ian Mackaye's Q & A tour in Southern California.
Sun Oct 26 Hollywood High School | Hollywood CA | $5 (Hollywood High students free with i.d.), 6:30doors/7pm show
Go to Dischord Records for complete information.
About 100 people crammed into our tiny venue for dinner, drinks, and music Friday night and helped AMP raise close to $3,000 to go towards book printing.
Big thanks to Two Gallants and Little Wings for playing, Leif Hedendal for cooking, and be+cause studios, Princeton Sound, Rainbow Grocery, Bi-Rite Market, Tartine Bakery, Green Gulch and Full Belly Farms!
As of 9/22 we've raised about $3,100 towards our $15,000 Let Everyone In Campaign goal thanks to individuals, local all-ages organizations around the country, and My Morning Jacket ticket buyers. HUGE UPS to the folks that have chipped in.
We've still got our work cut out though!
Without your support, we won't be able to print the all-ages manualfesto, and share the untold stories of tireless all-ages organizers around the country trying to make a difference in their communities. We also won't be able to keep up this website and directory, provide direct support to young leaders in cities from Daytona Beach, FL, to Olympia, WA, connect and resource established organizations, and explore ways to sustain the more than 130 organizations in the network. Really, it's a lot of bang for your buck.
What's way more worthwhile and guaranteed than an investment in real estate or the stock market?
Well, a lot of things. But especially AMP. Especially right now.
Please consider making a donation!
(you can also send a check to AMP to PO Box 40147 | San Francisco, CA 94140)
Bay Area People can do this is in person at Bootleg on 9/26! Read more..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
My Morning Jacket to donate portion of ticket sales to All-Ages Movement Project at Berkeley Greek Theater Show
San Francisco, CA, September 16, 2008
Kentucky band My Morning Jacket announced that it will designate one dollar from every ticket sale of their concert at the Berkeley Greek Theater to the All-ages Movement Project (AMP), a national network organization dedicated to create more opportunities for young people to connect through music and art.
On Friday September 19, My Morning Jacket will play in Berkeley as part of their national tour in support of their new record Evil Urges. After the show, they will present a check to representatives of the nonprofit organization.
The donation stands to put the organization well on its way to raising $15,000 in 30 days, an effort to fund a national education campaign to help communities in six different regions in the US establish and sustain youth music organizations.
Music opportunities for young people have shown to have unparalleled positive effects on youth development, artistic experimentation, and community engagement, but are often nonexistent outside of affluent progressive areas. The All-ages Movement Project was created by four successful youth music organizations in 2006, to help young music lovers and community leaders everywhere set up lasting all-ages venues and music programs for underserved youth.
For more information about My Morning Jacket go to www.mymorningjacket.com
Bootleg is a publishing benefit for the All-ages Movement Project Manualfesto
Friday September 26, 2008 | 6-10pm
Food by Leif Hedendal
Musical performances by Two Gallants (acoustic) and Little Wings.
@ the be+cause studio
1475 15th St. (b/w S. Van Ness and Shotwell)
San Francisco, CA 94103
$30 gets you in the door to Bootleg (dinner, drinks, and entertainment)
$50 gets you into Bootleg and an acknowledgment in the book
$75 gets you into Bootleg, an acknowledgment, and a copy of the book & soundtrack
$125 gets you Bootleg, an acknowledgment, and our very fancy special edition book and soundtrack
WE ARE NOT TAKING ANYMORE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS. There will be tickets at the door! Get here early!
Hosted by:
Annie Sartor, Rainforest Action Network
Christi Azevedo, Azevedo Design
Humberto Carmona, IODA,Chikita Violenta
Lisa Jervis, Bitch Magazine
George Chen, Alternative Tentacles Records, Zum Online
With support from be+cause, Double Dutch, Lagunitas,Bi-Rite Market, Rainbow Grocery, Green Gulch and Full Belly Farms.
Questions?
Email shannon @ allagesmovementproject.org
Bootleg! is a fundraising event for the All-ages Movement Project--a national network supports the creation and sustainability of community music organizations by and for young people.
This music speakeasy was organized to point to the clandestine nature of youth music culture. While many strengths rise out of self-sufficient, off the grid music and arts organizing, most independent community spaces and music programs are struggling, losing the real estate battle, and often disappearing even after years of existence and support. At the same time these organizations serve over two million young people/year, often the youth that are harder to reach and engage.
With the support of our donors the AMP network has documented the best practices of 10 model organizations and compiled the first and only book to ever document the history and explain the ins and outs of all-ages music and youth programming. We need to raise $15,000 to publish it and we're well on our way! Your donation supports AMP providing access to knowledge and information that is limited to progressive urban pockets. Releasing the Manuafesto is the kick off to educational programs in 6 regions across the US.
Thank you for your support!
After the closing of L.A.'s all-ages institutions Masque, the Starwood and Jabberjaw, a new crop of venues are popping up to fill the all-ages void. The ten year old Smell and the newer Pehrspace are two of these non-profit, all volunteer, all-ages venues. To read more about these spaces and others, check out this article in Variety or visit the Smell and Pehrspace online.
For 15 years, Ground Zero has stood strong through problems such as problems like a shrinking budget, fickle interest from its target audience, and having its civic purpose misunderstood, but it has remained Bellevue's only all-ages venue. And now, Ground Zero will be getting a new Program Director and a new name - The Club. The name is a part of nationwide re-branding of the Boys and Girls Club, but the venue will continue to host shows as a part of its Ground Zero Concert Series. You can read more about The Club here or you can visit their website here.
The Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR will now be hosting all-ages shows. After the OLCC amendment that makes it possible for bars to host all-ages shows, Doug Fir submitted a control plan and has been the first to be approved by the OLCC. They will now be hosting matinee all-ages shows, starting with the Wombats on August 28 and Starf*cker on September 18. The Doug Fir says "We look forward to bringing you more of these shows in the future...but for now, get yr kids enrolled in rock camp and order a custom set of earplugs/muffs for the tykes so they can enjoy some super rad rock and roll fieldtrips DF style!" Click here to read more.
The Test Pattern Gallery, practically the only space for all-ages shows in Scranton, PA, will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The four owners of Test Pattern say that their landlord has decided not to renew their lease after four years of tenancy. But this isn't the end for all-ages in Scranton - the owners say they're getting busy looking for another space to rent and hope to have something up and running by the end of the month. In the mean time, expect a big block party outside of Test Pattern on July 27th to celebrate four successful years of all-ages shows. Click here to read more.
AMP's hiring a development director to start in September. This position will be (25-30 hrs/wk) to begin, location is flexible and there are partial benefits. When the person works more than 30 hours, full benefits kick in. Who wouldn't want a job that's title has DEVO in it? When a problem comes along, you must whip it.
Please forward to anyone you who might be interested.
Thank you for your help!
All-ages Movement Project
Position: Director of Sustainability and Development (Co-Director)
Location: Flexible
Hours: 20-30/wk
Closes: Aug 11th, 2008
The All-ages Movement Project (AMP) is a member-driven network of organizations that promote independent music and art and build power with young people. We cultivate relationships in order to raise visibility, share knowledge and expand resources within our field. AMP is looking for applicants that bring innovation, entrepreneurial drive, experience with the music industry, values of youth participation, and new ways to approach creating social and cultural change through music and art.
Job Overview
The Director of Sustainability will work with the National Coordinator and advisors to build financial support for youth music programming and all-ages infrastructure. This Director oversees all fundraising activities of AMP while co-creating the organization’s overall work plan and strategy. Specifically, responsibilities include:
Grantwriting
* Research and evaluate grant opportunities.
* Upkeep and follow grants calendar. Manage all deadlines.
* Write all grants proposals and work with staff and contractors to gather needed materials.
* Meet all responsibilities related to grants including: applications, invoices, final reports and any other related tasks.
Donor Relations
* Build our individual donor base by enhancing already existing membership programs and creating new ways for individuals to donate.
* Cultivate and build relations with corporate, government and foundation funders.
* Track and communicate with all donors.
Fundraising Planning and Events
* Work with the board and National Coordinator to create a development plan.
* Identify and grow new and creative opportunities for financial support.
* Procure donations of goods including food, drink, etc for AMP fundraising events
Sustaining Committee
* Build out AMP’s sustaining committee to act as fundraising ambassadors for the organization
Planning, Evaluation & Collaboration
* Work with Program Director to annually plan, evaluate and come up with strategies for partnerships
Qualifications
* Love for fundraising! Comfortable with responsibility of raising $125-175K/year with support from the Program Director.
* Knowledge of national foundations, the independent music and art scene, youth issues, and community and cultural organizing
* Computer software literacy – ease using Office programs, tracking donor data on and offiline, and a basic understanding of web design programs and language
* Must be self-motivated, collaborative, flexible, have a strong work ethic and awareness of personal limits
Additional Qualifications
* Liberal arts bachelors or graduate degree in a relevant field
* Experience in starting and running your own organization or business
* Evidence of success in grassroots and foundation fundraising
To apply, please send a resume with a cover letter by August 1st. Decisions will be made by August 31st and the position will begin as soon as possible.
Applications should be addressed to:
Shannon Stewart
All-ages Movement Project
PO Box 40147
San Francisco, CA 94140
Or submit an electronic application to shannon(at)allagesmovementproject.org
If you have not received confirmation of your application within 5 days, please follow up with a phone call 415.593.5509.
More info on AMP’s history, development, research, current staff, advisors and participants can be found at www.allagesmovementproject.org
The All-ages Movement Project, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that applicants with a disability may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
