Triennial Cultural Festival The Pasadena Arts Council is the managing partner of the triennial arts festival in Pasadena, Art & Ideas. The next festival will be held in October 2007; more than 20 leading cultural institutions will interpret a specific theme through their individual art forms, including theater, visual art, dance, music, film and literature. Resource Services Arts Pasadena: A Resource Guide for Working Artists: A 114-page guide to local resources, support organizations and other essential information for artists working in visual, performing and literary arts. The guide will also be useful to staff members of cultural organizations as well as the general public. Community Resource and Information Clearinghouse: E-mail and telephone help desk for questions from the public on all arts-related subjects. Networking Events: Events are hosted for community members who support and participate in the visual and performing arts as well as the visual and performing artists themselves. Through quarterly conferences and other networking activities, artists and community members connect, forge relationships and create partnerships and collaborations that help define the quality of life and enrich the cultural fabric of our communities. Fiscal Sponsor Services: Qualifying Pasadena Arts Council organizational members who do not yet have their own 501(c)(3) designation may apply to Pasadena Arts Council for a fiscal sponsorship which will allow them to seek grant funding from foundations, corporations and other potential funders. Grant Review Services: Arts Council members applying for local, regional and national grants may request assistance in reviewing the financial sections of grant applications to ensure compliance with the grantor's specifications and nonprofit regulations. Communication Services FOLIO: The bimonthly publication of the Pasadena Arts Council features profiles on artists and local arts companies, announcements of upcoming events, important information on grants and scholarships, and articles on issues and trends in the cultural sector.  Also contains Source Notes, a regular column devoted to new books, websites and other media with an arts focus.  Free to supporters and members of the Pasadena Arts Council. Arts & Culture Calendar: In partnership with the Pasadena Public Library, the online Arts & Culture Calendar lists events in visual, performing and literary arts, as well as lectures, tours and other cultural events in the Pasadena area. An easy-to-use online form allows performances, exhibits, festivals and other special events to be posted to the Calendar. Community Program Advocacy Local Initiatives: The Pasadena Arts Council participates in various local arts initiatives in the fields of arts education, cultural tourism, the City of Pasadena arts masterplan ("Cultural Nexus") and others, and advocates for greater support for artists and arts organizations. Community Recognition Young Artist Awards: On an annual basis, cash awards are given to young people training in Pasadena-area schools for their excellence in visual and performing arts. Our vision is to reward and honor artistic promise in high school students at a time in their life when decisions about careers and livelihood are being formulated. Awards are given in dance, instrumental music, drama and visual arts. Gold Crown Awards: The Pasadena Arts Council annually honors individuals and organizations for exceptional achievement in their fields, and for significant contributions to the visual, performing and literary arts.