From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Maryland artists Invited to APPLY

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) invites Maryland artists to apply for the competitive 2014 Individual Artist Award (IAA).

Each year, the award recognizes the value of artists and their work to the cultural vitality of Maryland. Through the Individual Artist Award Program, The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation administers MSAC awards of $1,000, $3,000 or $6,000 to artists that apply and are selected by an out-of-state jury, which reviews anonymous submissions solely on the basis of artistic merit. This year, 87 artists received FY13 awards totaling $218,000.

The IAA Program reviews a total of 18 artistic disciplines, which are separated into three competition groups that are awarded once every three years. The artistic disciplines eligible for a 2014 IAA are:
Choreography
Classical Music Composition
Classical Music Solo Performance
Sculpture
Solo Dance Performance
World Music Composition
Three webinars will provide step-by-step instructions on how to submit a complete online IAA application with the required materials. Registration is required and webinar details will be emailed once registration is complete.

Register for Webinar 1: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Register for Webinar 2: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Register for Webinar 3: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:30 A.M
The deadline to submit an online application for the 2014 IAA is Friday, July 26, 2013. The Awards will be announced by March of 2014.

For more information, view the 2014 IAA Guidelines (PDF) or email Kimberly Steinle-Super ( 410-539-6656 ext.101).

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.