Opportunities for Artists


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OPEN CALL: 100 Artists/100 Dreams
OPEN CALL: Bike Art Show at Index Art Center
"Bricks For the Future" Grant-Writing Workshop
2010 International Juried Fine Art Painting Competition
The Solo(s) Project House Open Calls
Peters Valley Craft Center: Artist Opportunities
NJPAC: Young Artist Talent Search
Cornell Cinema Open Call
Index Art Center: Filmideo
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
La Macina di San Cresci
The Art Museum Toilet Museum of Art

OPEN CALL: 100 Artists/100 Dreams
posted February 26, 2010

Open Call for Visual Artists, Performers & Musicians!
EXTENDED DEADLINE: March 26, 2010

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


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OPEN CALL: Bike Art Show at Index Art Center
posted February 23, 2010

Index Art Center, Newark NJ, in collaboration with the Brick City Bicycles; Art Cycle: An exhibition of bicycle inspired art.

Marcel Duchamp created his most famous "Readymade" Bicycle Wheel in 1913. Over the last century the influence of the bicycle on art is as diverse and far reaching as the two wheel machine itself. Bikes have been used as kinetic sculptures, muses for painters and photographers, and as a blank canvas for artists and innovators alike. This exhibition hopes to capture the spirit of the bicycle, and its place in contemporary art.

Brick City Bicycles is a community-based bike shop and non-profit organization that works with young people and adults from the greater Newark area. IAC will be working with Brick City Bicycles to promote special events, free rides and meetings.

Submit your proposals, jpeg images, or video links to Index Art Center : index.gallery@gmail.com Please write “Art Cycle” in the subject line.

- Include your full name and all contact info
- Brief description and dimensions of work or installation.
- All mediums welcome, work not yet realized will be considered.
-Special considerations will be made for artists who use the bicycle itself as a working machine, or kinetic sculpture.
- No submission fee.

Deadline for submissions and proposals: April 9th
Artists notified of acceptance: April 16th
All work to arrive by: April 30th
Reception: May. 7th, 2010

INDEX
585 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
indexartcenter.org
201.218.9725
index.gallery@gmail.com

"Bricks for the Future" Grant-Writing Workshop
posted February 23, 2010

"Bricks For the Future," the Number One Non-Profit Organization for the FUTURE in Essex County.

Beginning on 3rd April 2010, "Bricks for The Future", a non_profit organization, based in Newark, NJ will be hosting a beginners Grant writing workshop at Rutgers University, Newark. The workshop will last for 7 weeks and will be held every Saturday, from 10am to 1.00pm with a thirty-minute break.

An Open House will be held at Rutgers University on 27th March 2010 where more information will be provided for interested candidates. The host of the workshop is a professor of Business Law at Essex Community College and a graduate of Indiana University School of Law, so all students will be well taught and will be provided with up to date knowledge.

This is comprehensive workshop where students will be introduced to the delicate area of grant writing. Students will be given exercises in the formation and management of non-profit organizations and grant writing.

2010 International Juried Fine Art Painting Competition
posted February 22, 2010

Entry Deadline: March 8, 2010

Cash & Awards Valued Over $10,000

COMPLETE GUIDELINES & ENTRY FORM at: www.artistshavengallery.com

Includes Artists Haven Gallery Representation Contract, Solo Exhibition, Internet Exposure, Website Hosting, Book Publishing, Magazine Publicity, and additional Sponsorship Prizes.

$25 per first entry / $10 each additional. No Entry Limit. Submissions on CD or DVD.

The 2010 International Fine Art Painting Competition will be juried by Dr. Karen Roberts, Senior Professor of Visual Arts, Broward College.

ARTISTS HAVEN GALLERY  2757 E Oakland Park Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33306  T.954-817-4893 

Artists’ Haven Gallery is a respected resource for collectors, interior designers, art consultants, corporations, galleries, and museums. The Gallery offers modern and contemporary works by established, mid career, and emerging artists. We provide a wide variety of Original Paintings, Edition Prints, Photography, and Sculpture.

The Solo(s) Project House Open Calls
posted February 17, 2010

CALL FOR DONATIONS
The Solo(s) Project House will open with a benefit on March 19, 2010. Funds
raised from the benefit will help further renovate the space, as well as
maintain the gallery. The benefit will consist of an evening of
refreshments, live music, performance, SOLO PROJECT #1, open studios and an
art sale. More details are to follow soon. Artists that donate work to be
sold at the benefit will receive free entry. Artist interested in donating
art to be sold, please send the following to solosprojecthouse@gmail.com:

1. Artist Contact
2. Image of donated artwork
3. Artwork Title, Dimensions, Media and Year
4. Suggested Price of Artwork


CALL FOR SOLO(s):
The Solo(s) Project House is seeking solo artists or teams that produce as
one to be showcased in the gallery space. All mediums are welcomed. The
submitting artist is required to send the following to
solosprojecthouse@gmail.com:

1. Artist/Group resume
2. Artist/Group statement
3. 5 -10 sample images.


CALL FOR STUDIO ARTIST:
Three studios are currently available. See details below.

400 - 600 sq ft spaces
14 ft ceilings
(2)350.00 per month
(1)400.00 per month
6 Month & 1 year leases available
1 month deposit
Work Only
24 Hr. Access
Secured Parking for nights and weekends

Solo(s) Project House
972 Broad St.
Suite 1
Newark NJ 07102
T: 973.688.8979
solosprojecthouse@gmail.com


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Peters Valley Crafts Center
posted February 10, 2010

Peters Valley Craft Center is pleased to announce 3 new artist fellowships for the 2010 workshop season. The fellowships are available to 1 individual for each of the following studios: woodworking, fine metals and fiber arts. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced energetic artist with great people skills and strong working knowledge of a fine craft studio. Fellows must be available for the entire summer workshop season, mid May thru mid September. A stipend of $2,000, shared housing, meals 5 days per week during the workshop season will be provided. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in a fully equipped studio and work with some of the nations most prominent artists in their fields. There will be opportunities to exhibit and sell work at the Peters Valley Store and Gallery and to participate in the annual craft fair. There may be opportunities to teach to supplement the stipend. Ideally the fellowship candidate will be available from April 15- through December but must be available from May 1st-September 5th.

Responsibilities include: assisting and accommodating visiting instructors and students, managing the studio classroom, studio preparation, including clean up and tool maintenance, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies, maintaining safety standards and managing a summer studio assistant.

Application requirements: Should have BFA degree (MFA or commensurate experience preferred), letter of intent, resume, 5-10 images of work and 2 letters of recommendation. Please direct questions or application materials to Kristin Muller at director@petersvalley.org by March 15, 2010. Interviews will be conducted March 16-23. Notification will take place on March 30th, 2010.

Peters Valley Craft Center
19 Kuhn Rd.
Layton, New Jersey 07851
973-948-5200
www.petersvalley.org


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NJPAC: Young Artist Talent Search
posted February 10, 2010

Arts Training
Got Talent? Audition For NJPAC  Programs!
Young Artist Talent Search 2010

What: Auditions to identify talented students to participate in NJPAC’s Arts Training Programs (Summer Youth Performance Workshop; NJPAC’s Wachovia Jazz For Teens; Young Artist Institute; The Jeffrey Carollo Music Scholarship; NJPAC/New Jersey Youth Theatre Summer Musical Program)

Who: Students between the ages of 11 and 22 interested in acting, dance, vocal and instrumental music

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Where: NJPAC’s Center for Arts Education

24 Rector Street
Newark, NJ 07102

How: Applications must be received by February 24, 2010.

For audition requirements and program information DOWNLOAD Young Artist Talent Search Brochure

 http://www.njpac.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&Itemid=52


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Cornell Cinema Open Call: Portraiture and Self-Portraiture
posted February 10, 2010

Cornell Cinema
(Ithaca NY)

What is a motion portrait?  Is there such a thing?  What distinguishes motion portraits from biographical films and documentaries?  Portraiture and self-portraiture have fascinating histories in painting, drawing, sculpture and photography, but what has happened to the form of the portrait in the digital age?  Are contemporary filmmakers, video artists, animators and programmers pushing the disciplines of the portrait and self-portrait into motion?  

The Cornell Council for the Arts, Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts at Cornell University, and Cornell Cinema invite submissions of motion portraits and self-portraits for a curated screening.

Through this open call, we seek to uncover the full depth and range of contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in time-based arts.  Broad interpretations of "portrait" and "self-portrait" are welcome.  Accepting all artworks which can be screened in video (including film, video, motion graphics, animation, programming, game interfaces, flip books, etc.)  Due to scheduling limitations, works under 5 minutes preferred.  Exhibition of the curated show will be at Cornell Cinema in April 2010.  

Curated by Darren Douglas Floyd, Artist-In-Residence, Film and Video, Cornell University, 2009-2010 (web.mac.com/humiliated) with the assistance of Cornell University students.

Deadline: Priority consideration for entries postmarked by March 15th, 2010; all entries must be received by March 31st.
There is no entry fee.

Please send submissions as .mov data files on DVD, with current CV/resume and artist statement to:
Open Call: Motion Portraiture and Self-Portraiture
c/o Darren Douglas Floyd, AIR
123 Risley Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5801

Generous funding and support for this project is provided by The Cornell Council for the Arts, Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts at Cornell University, and Cornell Cinema.

cca.cornell.edu
www.risley.org
cinema.cornell.edu

For more information please direct queries to Darren Douglas Floyd, Artist-In-Residence in Film and Video, Cornell University, 2009-2010 at df278@cornell.edu.

Website: http://http://risley.org/pages/airblog/?p=78


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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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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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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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