Opportunities for Artists


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Open Call for Artists: Newark Arts Council First Annual Carnivale
Index Art Center: Filmideo
Bittersweet: The Chocolate Show—Call for Proposals
HERSTORY: Call for Women Photographers
La Leona Arts Open Call
2nd Annual Not Yo Mama's Craft Fair
Umbrella Arts: Bed Two
Window Spaces, Curated by Lorena La Grassa
Art Shop
Traverse Arts Project Call for Artists
Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery
La Macina di San Cresci
The Art Museum Toilet Museum of Art

Open Call for Artists: Newark Arts Council First Annual Carnivale
posted January 11, 2010

In conjunction with its first Annual Carnivale Newark celebration on Thursday, February 18, 2010, the Newark Arts Council is requesting submissions of three dimensional  Masks.  Carnivale Newark will be held at the Dryden Mansion at 59 Lincoln Park in Newark, New Jersey.

Masks may be of any size and representative of any cultural expression associated with the world-wide celebration of Carnival. Carnival is celebrated internationally from the Caribbean to Rio de Janeiro and Venice.  Certainly, Mardi Gras, celebrated annually in February in New Orleans, LA is a major element of that city’s culture.

Masks may incorporate any materials, including beads, feathers, sequins, glitter or whatever adds to the festivity.  Masks should be suitable for display or wearing.

Submission Requirements:
Works must be three dimensional and include all hanging and/or display materials.

All submissions must be delivered to the Newark Arts Council, 17 Academy Street, Suite 1104 by February 8 at 4:00 PM.  Entries must include all necessary items for hanging or display.  Entries deemed unstable or that do not include appropriate hanging and display materials will not be accepted.

Submissions will be juried for display at Carnivale Newark.

Awards & Benefits:
All entries selected by the juror will be exhibited at the Newark Arts Council’s Carnivale Newark on February 18, 2010. Each artist whose work is accepted for exhibition by the juror will receive one pro bono ticket to attend the event.

One entry selected for exhibition will be chosen to receive a cash award of $250 based on popular voting by those in attendance at Carnivale Newark; the proceeds from the sale of this work will go to the NAC.  The remaining artworks will be offered for purchase at the event through a Silent Auction.  The proceeds from the sale of these artworks exceeding $100 will be shared between the artists and the Newark Arts Council with the NAC receiving 30%.

The evening will provide an excellent opportunity for artists to mix with corporate and individual art lovers in an atmosphere of congeniality.  In addition, the proceeds from the evening will benefit the ongoing programs of the NAC.

The event, as well as the participating artists, will be promoted in local media and through the extensive mailing list of the NAC.

For complete rules and entry information, please contact the NAC at 17 Academy Street/Suite 1104/ Newark, NJ 07102 info@newarkarts.org | 973-643-1625 |
Email – info@newarkarts.org


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Bittersweet: The Chocolate Show—Call for Proposals
posted January 24, 2010

One of most revered substances on the planet, chocolate has been described as the 'perfect food'. This exhibition will include the work of artists who reference chocolate either directly or indirectly, as a medium or subject matter, to explore issues of cultural, social or historical interest. Some of the issues that may be addressed include: the history of chocolate, social implications of chocolate, the complexity of globalized food production and distribution, food processing (additives, genetic alterations), ideas about body image and rates of consumption. All media will be considered. On display September 2010 onwards.

Paul Robeson Galleries are located at the Newark Campus of Rutgers University. Additional information about the Galleries can be found on our website: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/artgallery/home/index.html

Interested artists should send an exhibition proposal which must be postmarked no later than Tuesday February 9, 2010. A fully illustrated exhibition catalogue will be produced and contributing artists will receive a complementary copy.

Please send or deliver the following information to: Paul Robeson Galleries, Rutgers University, 350 Dr MLK Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102:

1. Contact details (address, email, telephone)
2. Resume
3. Artists Statement
4. A CD with images of recent/relevant work.

Please note - please do not send original material as it will not be returned. No calls or emails, artists will be advised of the outcome of their proposals in due course.

Anonda Bell
Director & Curator

Paul Robeson Galleries
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
350 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard,
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1801 U.S.A.
T 1 973 353 1609 F 1 973 353 5912
WWW http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/artgallery/


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Index Art Center: Filmideo
posted January 31, 2010

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Please take this opportunity to participate in our 5th Annual screening of 'FILMIDEO': Independent film and video shorts:

- Work should be no longer than 20 minutes.
- Media submitted should be high quality format-- mini DV, DVD, etc...
- If you need your media back please supply SASE, or it will be available at the gallery.
- All genre's accepted.

Please include:
1) Your name
2) Contact info (phone and e-mail)
3) Title/ length of work
4) Brief description

Deadline: March 25th

IAC / FILMIDEO
585 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
201-218-9725
www.indexartcenter.org
index.gallery@gmail.com


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Herstory: Call for Women Photographers
posted January 21, 2010

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Digital submissions only)
Call for entries: Women Photographers from the Metropolitan NY/NJ area For an Art Exhibit: HERSTORY.

The 2010 National Womens’ History Month celebration is about re-writing women back into our history. Herstory is month long art exhibition that tells the stories of women at work.

March 2, 2010 – March 26, 2010
A black and white photography exhibit in celebration of Women’s History Month

The Brennan Gallery
Justice Brennan Court House
583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-459-2070

Submissions should be emailed to: Eileen Gaughan egaughan@hcnj.us and Meredith Lippman mlippman@hcnj.us

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

Presented by the Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs/ Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD), the exhibition is funded by Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive, the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders and HCOCHA/TD

For the 2010 Hudson County Women’s History Month art exhibition, HCOCHA/TD hopes to bring images of women whose lives have been in the shadows: We are looking for images of women in professions that were break- troughs for their time: the sciences, mathematics, engineering, arts, and environment. The challenge is celebrating professional WOMEN re-visioned through the eye of the photographer.

All accepted work must be framed and prepared for suspension hanging. Work should be no smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches and no larger than 36 inches in width (including frame)

Drop off of accepted work: February 22 & 23, 2010 before 5 pm.

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La Leona Arts Open Call
posted January 11, 2010

100 Artists/ 100 Dreams

La Leona Arts presents 100 Artists/ 100 Dreams...A dream exploration project featuring 100 national and international artists. 100 Artists/ 100 Dreams explores the concept of artists as visionaries and keepers of the creative fires. The project consists of a film, an exhibit, and an art installation. Visual Artists, Performers and Musicians discuss one of three dream types: recurring dreams, prophetic dreams or dreams that have impacted them creatively.

100 Artists/ 100 Dreams - The Film is a collaborative effort between filmmaker Robert G. Christman and La Leona Arts. The Film features visuals, audio and text by 100 contemporary artists. Narrated in parts in the languages of the international participating artists, the film crosses multi-cultural and multi-dimensional barriers. The Film will debut during Ione's 15th Annual Dream Festival in October 2010.

The Dream Festival is a celebration of dreams and dreamers curated by Kingston based author and dream facilitator Ione. Ione, artistic director of Deep Listening Institute, describes the festival as a community event that includes artwork and performances by world-class artists, everyday dreamers and inspired beings throughout Kingston, the Hudson Valley, Capitol Region, NYC and beyond. www.deeplistening.org.

For more information and to request an application email Sadee@LaLeonaArts.com.

Early submissions encouraged. Deadline: January 28, 2010.

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2nd Annual Not Yo Mama's Craft Fair
posted January 6, 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010
11am-6pm @ Parlay Studios
161 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ

There are some exciting changes afoot this time around: Aside from the high quality artists we look forward to showcasing, we have a much bigger venue! This means that, this year, we're going to feature live entertainment! Drinks and eats galore! Plus so much more!!

We are currently accepting vendor applications. Please review and download the form if you are interested in participating in the Fair. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Happy crafting!

Not Yo Mama's Affairs (and Craft Fair)
Sophie Penkrat, Megan Gulick, Leah Siegel-Picus

www.notyomamasaffairs.com (coming soon)

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Umbrella Arts: Bed Two
posted December 20, 2009

BED TW0 CALL FOR ENTRIES

National Competition for Photographs and Photo-Based Artwork At Umbrella Arts, New York City

Conceived and juried by Harvey Stein, Director of Photography, Umbrella Arts; photographer, educator, author.

Umbrella Arts presented the exhibit BED in June of 2009. It was so successful that we decided to do an encore, BED TWO. The exhibit received glowing reviews from the New York Times Lens Blog to individual photographers and viewers. Of the 987 photographs submitted from over 230 photographers, Harvey Stein selected 44 for the show. We invite you to be a part of this second version, and hope that it will be even better than it’s predecessor.

" What a wonderful exhibit. Amazing variety and approaches. It’s beautifully curated, really diverse and interesting. A great idea." ---Alex Harris, photographer

View BED June 2009 exhibit online at www.umbrellaarts.com

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 8, 2010
SHOW DATES: May 13-June 12, 2010
LOCATION: Umbrella Arts, 317 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10003

For more information, and to download the prospectus, visit http://www.umbrellaarts.com/BEDTWO.pdf

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Window Spaces, curated by Lorena La Grassa
posted December 14, 2009

Curator Lorena La Grassa launches alternative art galleries in display windows of the Valley.

Lorena La Grassa brings art out of the confines of the traditional gallery space. Using some of the local business’ windows, Lorena’s intent is to create an interactive dialogue between art and the local urban environment of West Orange, NJ. Exhibits rotate monthly and feature artists ranging from museum-renowned to those hosting their first solo show.

The window space at the M&A Valley Transportation 582 Valley Road currently features the work of Jay Hoffman, a local visual artist already well known for his murals and his capturing abstract paintings. His work will be on display until the end of January 2010. •

The window space at 555 Valley Road has a display of collages by the multitalented artist Seth Garrison. His work will be on view trough January 2010.

For inquiries, information and artwork submission please contact Lorena La Grassa at lorenalagra@gmail.com.

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Art Shop
posted November 9, 2009

Art Shop is a satellite of Newark Art Supply and a curated project of Gallery Aferro at 73 Market St, Newark, NJ.

Art Shop is looking for artist multiples, books, posters, gifts, apparel, jewelry and other original, interesting and affordable items, to be placed on consignment.

Consign with ART SHOP and make your creative undertakings pay! For details please contact artshop@aferro.org

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Traverse Arts Project Call for Artists
posted September 17, 2009

Traverse Arts Project: TAP, a non-profit Arts organization in Philadelphia, PA is pleased to announce this Call for Performing and Creative Artists to participate in the 2nd Annual Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival. The festival is scheduled for June 6-13, 2010 in Center City Philadelphia, PA

Emerging Arts professionals from around the world are eligible to apply for consideration to be presented in the 2010 Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival.

Both soloists and ensembles are encouraged to submit proposal-applications with well-developed performance and exhibit ideas. Arts professionals and ensembles in Music, Dance, Theater, Dramatic Arts, are all encouraged to submit proposals. All styles from Classical/Traditional Arts to Contemporary Arts are welcomed.

The festivals goal is to promote the careers and visibility of independent, emerging and moderately established artists that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Straight Ally of the GLBT Community. The festival also seeks to use the Arts for Social Change regarding issues affecting our contemporary world, especially, but not limited to, the GLBT Community. All performances are open to the general public, and the presented artists are compensated with a generous portion of their ticket sales revenue. Ticket sales are handled by a unique service which makes ticket purchase available online or by phone.

The first annual festival was very successful, with many community leaders in attendance at events held over a 4 day period. Local press coverage during the week of the first annual Festival included the May 28, 2009 issue of Philadelphia’s Citypaper, which featured the festival’s founder and director as the cover story with a 6 page article, and nearly many advertisements about the festival. Additionally, the festival was highlighted heavily in the Late May issue of Philadelphia Weekly. Internationally recognized sponsors of the 2009 festival included Marriott Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Citibank, ZipCar, ICON Magazine, and Rain Vodka. We anticipate a growth in support and sponsorship for the 2010 Festival.

Community Feedback
The community is still spreading the word about the talent of the artists chosen to present in this years festival. The artists all held excellent credentials from some of the worlds finest schools for training Arts Professionals. Thus, the selection process is competitive.

Official Home for the 2010 Festival is the “Avenue of the Arts”
The University of the Arts on Philadelphia’s South Broad Street (AKA “Avenue of the Arts”) will be the official home of the 2010 Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival. Affectionately known as “UARTS”, it is located directly across from the historic Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and some of the worlds most beloved Arts organizations. At the University of the Arts, the festival performances will take place in Elaine K Leavitt Auditorium, Arts Bank, and The Cabaret.

Philadelphia: An Emerging Artists Mecca
The City of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley region are home to many of the countries most generous patrons of the Arts. Even during challenging economic times, Philadelphia finds many ways to be supportive of its Arts and Cultural community. When one door closes in the Philadelphia Arts scene, three open. Of note is that there is a tremendous support structure in Philadelphia for emerging and new Arts professionals. From opportunities to partner with major internationally known Arts organizations to showcase your works to gaining grants to individuals, many new Performing and Creative Artists have found Philadelphia to be a very transformative place for their creativity.

Festival and Meeting logistics
For the first time in 2010, the Philadelphia GLBT Arts festival will include a professional development component. This will included masterclasses with well-known musicians in Philadelphia, and also professional development sessions with local Arts leaders. There will also be centrally located official hotels for the festival, which will sponsor a number of receptions and parties for the Artists and patrons who attend. The hotels will also offer tremendously discounted groups rates for Festival participants and attendees.

For more information, including how to apply
For individuals or groups interested, the application is available from the Festival’s Executive Director. The application should be considered a proposal, and have a very clear and concise idea for your performance. Please contact T. Desiree Hines, Executive Director of the festival at tdh@traversetheater.org for an application. A non refundable $65.00 application fee is required to process your application. Applications will be due by March 1, 2010. Early application is recommended, as there is waitlist from the 2009 Festival Application round.

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Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery
posted August 23, 2009

Submissions for Future Exhibitions at the Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery/College of Saint Elizabeth
Artists are invited to submit up to 5 JPEGS of their work for each of the upcoming shows. Guidelines for submission are listed below the descriptions of the shows.

Who We Are: Contemporary Portraits (June 10 - August 14, 2010): Do we look different as a result of all that has happened in the first decade of the 21st century, or are human traits and characteristics the same, regardless of the decade or the century? Artists are invited to submit portraits, in any media, that will reveal who we are. (submit by February 15, 2010)

Guidelines for Submission:
Artists are invited to submit up to 5 JPEGs of relevant work for any of the above exhibitions. Labels for the JPEGS must have your last name and then the title on each. You must also include with your email submission, an object list [with your name, title of the work, date of the piece, medium, size (h x w x d), weight if over 10 lbs., owner, insurance value/and sale price (which must be the same)]; a one-page resume, and an artist's statement about the works that you have submitted.

Please send this by email to Dr. Ginny Butera at artgallery@cse.edu. The title of the exhibition to which you are submitting must be in the subject line of your email. All works submitted must be available for the exhibition and must be completely ready for installation. Please put all of your contact info on each document: full name, address, phone numbers, email address and website. Please send questions about submissions to the above email address. Submissions not following these guidelines will not be considered.

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La Macina di San Cresci:
Tuscany Italy Artist-in-Residence
posted December 19, 2009

Where: Chianti, Tuscany Italy
When: 2010
Deadline: open call

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 at La Macina di San Cresci

We are located above Greve in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany, between two great cities of the Renaissance: Florence & Siena.

The artist residency program provides the ideal combination of living and working in a setting of truly inspirational beauty.

Artist residency consist of sojourning from 7 to 90 days, with a possible time extension subject to availability.

This period covers a program based on the personal project proposal presented.

As an archive of activities is scheduled to publish a yearbook representative of the various experiences hosted and produced using photos and texts of artists and events.

The artists with a special interesting project have a public event that offer a venue to test their ideas in a dialog with other artists, and the general public. Help will be given from La Macina di San Cresci staff to organize a local exhibition on a theme related to their Residency project.

Residencies are available between 1st January and 31th December 2010. Please see www.chianticom.com for details and an application form.

La Macina di San Cresci
Pieve di San Cresci 1
50022 Greve in Chianti (FI)
ITALY


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