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MACC Staff Report – April 7, 2021 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EXHIBITS Veintiuno (21) by Ender Martos online exhibit ended 3.30.21 with a video presentation MULTI by Coka Trevino online exhibit starts April 16, runs until June 30. Coka Trevino Ariana Brown Natalia Rocafuerte Irene Reese Fina Ferrara Patricia Carrington Guateque Son Video Project: ¡Pónte La Máscara, Austin! - Güateque Son Güateque Son performs original music in their traditional Veracruz style Mexican outfits, masked, and socially distanced. The the song lyrics reflect on how Austinites, especially in Latino spaces, (restaurants, arts spaces, parks) have adapted to the new way of life. EVENTS La Mujer (April 21-24) Awards of Excellence Online festival spanning 4 days, with panel discussions, film screenings, youth education, visual art, & musical performances by Gina Chavez and more! 1. Submit an Inspiring Woman to be featured as a “Mujer Poderosa!” 2. Invite your friends / share on social media (share the La Mujer Event Page) 3. Watch the program on LaMujerATX.net, Youtube, or Facebook! Nomination Forms will be collected from April 1-May 1 Nomination guidelines and past winners: MACC Awards of Excellence A new logo for the event is being designed by Florentino Diaz, graphic designer. Working Group/ Board members who are interested in being a part of the selection committee and event planning are encouraged to set up a meeting with Jesus Varela, Event Coordinator. (Jesus.Varela@austintexas.gov) Our current ideas for the July Award Ceremony are: • Option 1: (Most socially distanced) Virtual event with all prerecorded content filmed at home (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Nothing in-person at the MACC. • Option 2: Virtual event with prerecorded content filmed individually at the MACC (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Awardees and 1-2 staff would be on-site at the MACC. • Option 3: Social distanced In-person dinner in the zocalo filmed and later broadcast. Awardees, some awardees’ guests, and 2-4 MACC staff would be on-site at the MACC. Ethnographic Survey by Cassie Smith -Here are the links to English Survey, Spanish Survey -This survey will be open for about 4-5 weeks, was sent to MACC mailing list on 4/6/21  Education: Summer Camp LAAP and Rentals: Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference (April 10, 1-3pm) Teens ages 13-18 will share ideas about how best to take care of yourself and your community, access your mental wellness, and celebrate cultural identity. Sessions with Manuel Zamarripa, Chicanx Psychologist, and Erica Saucedo, LAAP artist/ dancer. Performance by Tiarra Girls. When you RSVP on the Eventbrite or the Event Page, you can pick up a free teen wellness kit! Smithsonian Ethnic Studies Conference. Professional development for Austin teachers. (March 27 & April 17) View Smithsonian Videos: Intro to the MACC, by Cassie Smith. Intro to EDU Department, -In 2019, the MACC provided in-person camp only. -In 2020, the MACC provided online camp only. -In 2021, we will provide both in-person and online camp simultaneously. -Currently hiring teachers to cover staffing needs for both online and in-person camps. (Link to the job posting) * The MACC will open to the public (limited capacity), in order to coincide with the start date of the camp in June. In-person camp will run for 8 weeks, 6/21/21-8/13/21. Cost is $120 per week. Registration 4/19-5/16. -Held one-on-one meetings with 9 of the 12 LAAP artists -Group Happy Hour planned for April. Board members will receive an invite. -Shared NGCAE and MindPOP Emerging Teaching Artist Opportunities with LAAP artists -Garden workday held March 21 -Next Garden Day planned for April 18-increasing max volunteers from 3 to 5 people -Voices Festival on May 1st MACC Advisory Board FAQ’s for Public Participation -An easy guide for the MACC community to understand how to participate in Board Meetings. -Guide is now linked on the MACC website.