OPPORTUNITES MAY 2009

MAY

Arts Education Partnership Grant Deadline May 26

The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts has received a grant of $275,000 from MetLife Foundation to continue the MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Program. The national initiative, now in its fifth year, aims to improve teaching and learning in the arts by supporting and promoting sustainable partnerships between community arts education organizations and public schools. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support arts education partnerships during the 2009-2010 school year.

Application guidelines and program details are available on the National Guild's Website at www.nationalguild.org/programs/partners.htm. Grants are restricted to the 38 cities listed in the guidelines. The application deadline is Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Download Grant Application Guidelines Here .

Call for Artist for Utah Arts Council Deadline May 28

The Public Art Program of the Utah Arts Council announces a call for artist qualifications for the creation of site-specific public art for the Northern Utah Veteran's Nursing Home in Ogden, Utah. Interested artists and/or artist teams are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, images of their work and qualifications. The deadline for submitting material is 5 p.m. on May 28, 2009. Budget: $132,000. Specifics on the projects are available on the Utah Arts Council web site at: http://www.utahpublicart.org/ or by calling 801-533-3586.

Artist Studio Program at Lawndale Art Center 2009-2010 in Houston, TX Deadline May 29

The Lawndale Artist Studio Program is part of Lawndale's ongoing commitment to support the creation of contemporary art by Gulf Coast area artists. With an emphasis on emerging practices, the program will provide three artists with studio space on the third floor of the Lawndale Art Center at 4912 Main Street in the heart of Houston's Museum District. Artists have full access to their studios 24 hours a day, seven days a week, access to visiting artists, writers and curators; and will receive a $500 monthly stipend for the duration of the program together with an initial $1500 materials budget. Works produced during the program will be exhibited at Lawndale Art Center during May 2010. Lawndale Art Center will work with resident artists to create additional exhibition opportunities during the residency. For more information visit website at http://www.lawndaleartcenter.org/

Visual Arts Sea Grant in New England and New York Deadline May 29

Up to $2000 funding for work of New England and New York artists related to the marine environment. Deadline: May 29, 2009. For prospectus send SASE to Visual Arts Sea Grant, c/o Art Dept, University of Rhode island, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881 or check the website at www.uri.edu/artsci/art/v_a_grant.html

Outdoor Sculpture at Lexington Art League in Kentucky Deadline May 29 

Artists are eligible to submit THREE pieces of three-dimensional artwork for consideration for an exhibition of outdoor sculpture on the front lawn of the Gothic Revival Loudoun House.  All three-dimensional media will be considered.  Work must not have been previously shown in any LAL gallery.  All works submitted must be weatherproof, sturdy and suitable for long-term outdoor exhibition.  Artists are responsible for the installation (by July 23, 2009) and removal (June 30, 2010) of the works from the exhibition.  All delivered works are the responsibility of the artists and artists are totally responsible for insurance.  Artists exhibit at their own risk.  Neither the city of Lexington, LAL, or any sponsors will be responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen work. To apply, please visit http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/calltoartist.htm or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call for Entry: Foto-Fiber-Fabulous in San Antonio, TX Deadline May 30

Fiber Artspace invites fiber artists to participate in the exhibition Foto-Fiber-Fabulous, open September 3 thru October 30, 2009.  Fiber artwork for this exhibit should incorporate an obvious use of photography.  Artwork should be no larger than 30 inches on any side. Artwork must be able to hang on the wall, and come “ready to hang”, with any required hanging system intact. Artwork that arrives without an intact hanging system will be declined. Fiber Artspace reserves the right to decline any accepted work that arrives which does not resemble the images received at time of entry, any stains or strong odors. Please insure your artwork for the appraised value prior to shipping. Fiber Artspace is not responsible for loss during shipping. Entry fee of $25 for up to 3 pieces. High quality, print-ready digital images will be accepted on CD with mailed application form. Accepted artwork must be insured by the artist. Accepted artwork may be offered for sale. For more information, visit http://www.fiberartspace.com/

2009 National Juried Exhibition in Sylvia White Gallery Deadline May 30

Sylvia White Gallery will be awarding two exhibition opportunities in our Ventura, CA gallery. (Solo Exhibition/Group Exhibition) Open to US/Canadian residents, 18+. Eligible entries include: Painting, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Photography, Sculpture, Installation Art and Performance. See detailed prospectus on our website at http://www.artadvice.com/ for application specifics. $40 application fee.

"Southern Exposure" Regional Exhibition Deadline May 30 

“Southern Exposure” will feature the works of contemporary artists of the South, including the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia. What makes the South, the South? Artists express their heritage, environment, ideals, and issues concerning this versatile region. Painting, Mixed Media, Fibers, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, and Video Art are all considered. Exhibition dates are Jun 13-Jul 5. Visit website for more information. Prospectus: http://hollingsworthgallery.com/Exhibitions/Entries/2009/6/13_Entry_1.html

Luna Artists in Residence in San Acacio, CO Deadline May 31

LUNA Artists In Residence offers residences and studio space for artists. Located in San Acacio, Colorado, provides artists an opportunity to accomplish their work away from mainstream life.  Deadline May 31, 2009, for residences, June 2009 through October 2009. There is no cost to the artist for housing. Individuals and groups may apply. Teachers are encouraged to apply.  For more information visit website. www.bluewhitelight.com/tag

Arts Alive Festival in Dover, NH Deadline May 31

Artists, artisans and crafters are invited to display and sell their creations at the third annual Arts Alive Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2009. This day-long celebration of the visual arts will take place from 9 am - 4 pm at Henry Law Park in downtown Dover, NH. Non-juried; all media accepted. Live musical performances throughout the day. Application and $99 registration fee due by May 31, 2009. Apply online at www.artsalivedover.org/calltoartists.html. Presented by Dover Main Street and the Dover Mill Arts Collaborative; sponsored by Dover Landing Development Team.

2009 River Styx International Poetry Contest Deadline May 31

A prize of $1500 and publication in River Styx is given annually for the best poem. Three poems per entry, up to fourteen pages.  $20 entry fee. All entrants receive a one-year subscription to River Styx, postmarked by May 31. Click here for more information. http://www.riverstyx.org/contests/index.htm

Wiley Photography Challenge Deadline May 31   

Wiley, a leading publisher of photography books, is partnering with SmugMug.com to host the Wiley Photo Challenge, a series of themed photography contests that are accepting entires from today through 6/31/09. The three themed rounds will include: "travel" photos (May 2009), "bliss" photos (June), and "celebrations" (July). Winners will be awarded cash and other prizes, including a $500 Grand Prize, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 software, SmugMug Pro membership, Wiley books, and more.

Photograph image submission ends 5/31/09. Voting ends 5/31/09. For Official Rules, and complete details, visit www.wileyphotochallenge.smugmug.com .

Simply submit your photos at www.wileyphotochallenge.com .  Then, attract enough thumbs-up clicks and five-star ratings for your photos to reach the Popular Pics page. Our esteemed judges will choose the prize winners from the Popular Pics page.

JUNE

Aaron Copland Residency Deadline Jun 1

The Aaron Copland Awards are given to 6 to 8 gifted, emerging or mid-career American composers each year.  Composers are invited to reside, one at a time, at Copland House, Aaron Copland's restored, longtime New York home. There, they can focus on their creative work, free from the distractions of daily life and other professional responsibilities. As guests of Copland House for 3 weeks to 2 months, their meals, housekeeping, local transportation, and other needs are provided for.

The primary criterion for The Aaron Copland Awards is artistic quality, as evidenced by compositions submitted for consideration. Click here for more information.

Yard Choreographic Residencies Deadline Jun 1

The Company Residency and Bessie Schönberg Individual Choreographers' Residency are the artistic center of The Yard's programming.  These 4-week residencies provide artists with housing, work space, stipends, technical and administrative support, artistic mentoring, concert performances of new work and the time and freedom to explore their craft without interruption or outside obligation.  Yard founder Patricia Nanon envisioned the residencies as a "playground without walls... a place to explore, experiment, construct." Alumni of Yard Residencies include MacArthur and Guggenheim recipients, Paul Taylor and Fulbright fellows, Bessie award winners, and many others who have gone on to become luminaries in the world of dance.  Choreographers refer to The Yard as an "artistic nurturing ground." (See Alumni)

Applications are currently being accepted for: 2010 Company Residency For working professional dance companies (all genres)

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 1, 2009

http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/Grantseekers/index.shtml

Look & Listen Composers Competition Deadline Jun 1

Become a featured composer, hear your piece performed at our next Festival, and win a $500 cash award.
2010 Look & Listen Festival Prize
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2009
The Competition: Emerging composers of all nations are invited to apply for the 2010 Look & Listen Festival Prize.
The Prize: Tne Winner receives a $500 cash prize as well as a performance of his or her work at the 2010 Look & Listen Festival in New York City. The concerts feature performances of 20th and 21st Century music by talented and rigorous professional performers.
For more information, visit http://www.lookandlisten.org/competition/

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Submissions for the D.U.M.B.O. Art Under the Bridge Festival Deadline Jun 1

The Dumbo Arts Center (DAC) is seeking submissions for the 2009 D.U.M.B.O. Art Under the Bridge Festival ®. The annual festival, held this year from September 25-27, is a multisite presentation of over 60 new outdoor art projects, along with video_dumbo, the nonstop marathon of cutting edge video art. Hundreds of local artists open their studios during the event, as do Dumbo’s visual arts residencies. Proposals are welcome in a number of categories, including site-specific installation, water art, lobby/elevator art, performance work, Project Glow, and others. Proposals should include the application form, project visuals, technical diagram, list of three possible locations, examples of relevant previous work, and a CV. Note that submissions for video_dumbo require a separate application form, and are due July 1. Full details are available on the website .

Summer Residency for Dance Companies Deadline Jun 1

The Yard’s 2010 Company Residency (deadline extended from April 17) allows dance companies the space and support to rehearse and perform a new work. Based on Martha’s Vineyard, the four-week summer residency includes housing, stipend, rehearsal space, mentorship support, and a full public performance of the new work. The program is open to companies that have been working together professionally for at least three years. All genres are welcome (modern, ballet, performance, multicultural), as are companies at all career points, from emerging to established. To apply, send work sample DVDs, an emailed application form, and a $25 entry fee. See the downloadable guidelines   and application form for full details.

Poetry Contest Submissions Deadline Jun 1

The Boston Review's Twelfth Annual Poetry Contest awards $1,500 and publication in the magazine to a winning poet. This year’s contest is judged by Rae Armantrout. Any poet writing in English is eligible, unless he or she is a current or former student or personal friend of the judge. To apply, send manuscripts in duplicate, with a cover note listing the author’s name, address, and phone number, and the $20 entry fee ($30 for international submissions) payable to Boston Review. Manuscripts should be no more than 10 pages of up to five unpublished poems; names should not appear on the poems themselves, and simultaneous submissions are not permitted. All entrants will receive a one-year subscription to Boston Review. For full details, go to the contest guidelines page.

Phoenix Gallery Fellowship Program 2009-10 Deadline Jun 1

Phoenix Gallery, Chelsea, NY Fellowship Benefits: Sponsored membership, Phoenix Gallery in 2009-10 for 18 months, a solo exhibition in the gallery, Participation in member group shows, Access to the gallery space and resources during membership. Please go to http://phoenix-gallery.com/opportunities.html and see “Fellowship Prospectus” for further information. Phoenix Gallery, 210 eleventh Ave. @25th St., 902, New York, NY 10001. 212-226-8711. 

18th Annual National Juried Exhibition Deadline Jun 1  

The Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, Maryland has issued an Artist Call for Entry for the 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition. Exhibition Dates: 9/13-10/10/09 Open to all artists 18 years of age and older residing in the United States. 2D & 3D artworks. Entry Fee $35. Awards: $1,000 & Solo Exhibit, 2- $500 Awards of Excellence, 3 Honorable Mentions. Judge: Nevin Kelly, Owner/Dir. Nevin Kelly Gallery of Contemporary Art, Washington, DC. Entries due by June 1, 2009 by 3:00 PM. CFE with requirements available on website or call (410) 546-4748. 

Leeway Foundation Art and Change Grant Deadline in June 1

The Art and Change Grant provides project-based grants of up to $2,500 to women and trans artists in the Delaware Valley region to fund art for social change projects. We encourage you to apply if you are a woman or trans artist who:

•Has an art for social change project or opportunity that impacts a larger group, audience, or community.
•Has financial need and limited or no access to other financial resources.
•Has a project supported by or in collaboration with a Change Partner (a person, organization, or business that is a part of the project in some way).
•Lives in the Delaware Valley area: Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County.

For more information, visit http://www.leeway.org/grants.php?ID=29

2010 Artist in Residence Program in Sisters, Oregon Deadline Jun 1

Caldera has been awarding month-long residencies to visual artists, writers, and a range of performance artists since 2001. This year, Caldera will welcome artists, musicians, writers, architects, designers, engineers, and scientists. Expanding the criteria for residency participants reflects Caldera’s belief that creativity is not discipline-specific but rather an innate quality of all individuals.  A blend of disciplines will enhance the experience of the residencies at Caldera, creating a broader arena of ideas in which participants can share their work.  To apply for a residency, please submit a formal application (available for download at http://www.calderaarts.org/) with a project description, work samples and application fee. All applications are reviewed by an admissions panel made up of professionals in the various disciplines.  To qualify, candidates must submit all required materials as specified on the application form by June 1, 2009.

Manuscript Submission at the University of North Texas Deadline Jun 1

Manuscript Submission Deadline for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference of the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. For more information, visit their website at http://themayborn.unt.edu/MaybornConference2009.htm

Artists' Residencies in the South of Italy Deadline Jun 1

Palazzo Rinaldi, a historical property dating back to 1822, provides its Residents with a unique and inspiring retreat in the heart of the Basilicata region of Italy, away from the stresses and strains of urban living. The Palazzo is ideally located in the charming hilltop village of Noèpoli, within the confines of the Pollino National Park. A naturally tranquil and restorative haven, this area represents the ideal destination to relax and de-stress.  Open every summer from 1st June to 30th September inclusive, Palazzo Rinaldi is a Member of Res Artis, the largest worldwide network of artists’ residences.  Visit website for more information. http://www.palazzorinaldi.com/

2009 Princess Grace Awards in Film Deadline Jun 1

Founded in 1892, in the memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, the Foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance and film and has awarded grants in excess of $5 million to nearly 500 individuals nationwide. Film Scholarships, awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students, are by invitation-only. Universities, colleges and schools are invited to submit applicants via their Department Chairs or Deans. Film scholarships provide funding toward the filmmaker's thesis film. Please visit http://www.pgfusa.org/ for applications and more information.

Artwork Submissions of Latina Artists Deadline June 1

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) invites Latina artists nationwide to submit artwork (in all media including paintings, sculptures, photography, etc.) that celebrates Latinas/Hispanic women. NHLI will use the winning image to promote the 2009 Executive Leadership Training Conference and Mujer Awards Gala to be held November 5-6 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. NHLI will credit the artist in promotional materials during and after the conference included but not limited to: 2009 Mujer Award poster, award certificates, program cover, bags, mouse pads, annual report, and NHLI note cards. The call is open to Latina artists 18 years and older from across the United States. Entries will be juried from jpg entries submitted electronically or via CD. No other formats will be accepted.  The submitted images will have a minimum of 200 dots per inch (dpi). Image must be able to be reproduced at 300 dpi at a minimum of 18x24 inches, for printing purposes.  For submission information visit: http://www.artisttrust.org/node/10556, visit http://www.nhli.org/.

Meet the Composer/New England Grants Deadline Jun 1

Meet the Composer increases opportunities for composers to work in New England communities by fostering the creation, performance, dissemination, and appreciation of their music, and provides meaningful interactions and experiences between composers, their music, and the citizens of New England. In cooperation with Meet the Composer, Inc., NEFA offers grants to nonprofit organizations in New England to provide interaction between individual composers and audiences, related to specific performances of the composer's work. Meet the Composer/New England grantees should provide opportunities for composers that will ensure informative contact with audiences and communities. These include workshops, lectures, open rehearsals, and appearances on local media broadcasts. The composer’s process of creating original music must be reflected in the planned community activities.

Applications will now be accepted at the following deadline:  June 1, 2009 (for projects taking place between September 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010).  To apply visit Instructions page. http://www.nefa.org/grantprog/composer/index.html

MetLife Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Competition 2009 Deadline Jun 1

Repertorio Español is looking for unproduced full length stage plays that are relevant and unique to the Hispanic experience in the United States. Winning Play will be produced at Repertorio Español.  Top Five will receive cash awards.  Finalists will receive a staged reading at Repertorio.  For Guidelines and Application contact Allison at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Check-out their website at http://www.repertorio.org/ for a complete list of descriptions and finalists.

San Francisco Bay Area Competition with Top Award a Future Solo Show Deadline Jun 2

Sanguine: The Temperament of Blood Deadline Jun 2

Austin Film Festival Competition Deadline Jun 3

Submit a film in any of the following categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Animated Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short. There's a $45 entry fee. Winners will be announced at the Austin Film Festival October 22 - 29, 2009. http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/

5th Annual Photography Competition Deadline Jun 5

Painting on the Edge Deadline Jun 5  

Art/Not Terminal Gallery’s Annual Photo Show in Seattle, WA Deadline Jun 5

Contest is open to all types of Photography, Film, digital or alternative. Hanging Fees are $25 for regular size, and $15 for undersized.(If your pieces is less than 11x14 in inches it will be consider undersized). Art/Not is a non-juried gallery. All types of work accepted. Visit website at http://www.antgallery.org/

ArtCorps Seeks Actors, Painters, Musicians, Sculptors, Dancers and all types of creative artists Deadlines Jun 5 & Jul 3

Outer/Space Creative Residency for Artists Deadline Jun 5

Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program Deadline Jun 8

Site-Specific Installation at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Deadline June 12

The Sharadin Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania requests proposals from artists, craftspersons and designers for the production of an original, site-specific installation in our exhibition space.The artwork will remain on view from January 29, 2010 to March 5, 2010. The selected artist (or artist team) will be awarded $10,000. The award must cover all material and labor costs associated with the production of the work, all travel expense to and from our site, all incidental costs, meals, and artist fees and honoraria. The university will provide housing one block from the gallery (Main Street Inn).  A group of Kutztown University students will be available to assist with the physical production of the selected proposal. Application deadline is end-of-business, Friday June 12, 2009. For more information about our physical space and specifics about applying for this project, visit: www.kutztown.edu/acad/artgallery/residency.html

Public Art/Design Project in Summit, NJ Deadline Jun 15    

Artadia Awards 2009 Boston for Visual Artists Deadline Jun 15

folkfest St. Pete Deadline Jun 15  

Unconditional Love - Juried Pet Fine Art Show Deadline Jun 15  

Theatre Communications Group: Actor Fellowship Deadline Jun 15

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is now accepting applications for the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship.  The Fellowship supports actors in two categories, Extraordinary Potential and Distinguished Achievement, and is based on an actor's artistic and professional goals.  Deadline for applications is June 15, 2009.  Read complete details. http://www.tcg.org/grants/fox/fox_index.cfm

The First Peoples Fund Seeks Nominations for American Indian Artists Deadline Jun 15

The First Peoples Fund, a national nonprofit organization, is accepting nominations for the Community Spirit Award, which recognizes American Indian artists who have made substantial contributions to their communities. The program will honor four individuals with fellowships of $5,000 each. Recipients of the award must demonstrate acts of community spirit through art. The fund seeks artists who are deeply rooted in and maintain direct ties to their tribal community, demonstrate a commitment to building the strength of native communities by sharing their skills and talents with others in their respective communities, and maintain an artistic practice that passes on traditional practices and life ways. Nominated artists must be active and of demonstrated maturity in their field (i.e., practicing their art for a minimum of ten years) and be documented affiliates of a United States tribe. In addition to visual arts, the fund has expanded its recognition of practicing artists to ! include contemporary and traditional forms of performing and literary arts. For more information contact Miranne Walker, Operations Manager, First Peoples Fund, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 605.348.0324

Writers' Community and Mentorship Project in Dallas, TX Deadline Jun 15

Writers' CAMP (Community and Mentorship Project) is an innovative program that provides college or MFA-level study and links writers to community service. It gives writers the resources they need to hone their craft. And within the community service realm, professional writers donate their time to teach fledgling writers the craft of writing – and then these student-writers in turn teach others what they have learned to"pay" for their study. Click here for more information. http://writersgarret.org/Classes_Workshops/camp.shtml

A Studio in the Woods Residencies & Artist Colonies Deadline June 19

A Studio in the Woods Announces Changing Landscapes: A Dialogue Between Art and the Environment, Four Funded 6-Week Artist Residencies These environmental residencies are based on the premise that Southern Louisiana can be seen as a microcosm of the global environment, manifesting both the challenges and possibilities inherent in human interaction with the natural world. We ask artists to describe in detail how the region will affect their work, to propose a public component to their residency and to suggest ways in which they will engage with the local community. The call is open to artists of all disciplines who have demonstrated an established dialogue with environmental issues and a commitment to seeking and plowing new ground. Four six-week residencies which include a $3000 stipend and $1000 supply budget are to be offered between September 2009 and April 2010. Submissions must be postmarked by June 19, 2009. A copy of the application is attached or can be downloaded from our website at astudiointhewoods.org. For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Application forms with all details are available at our website: http://www.astudiointhewoods.org/

New Orleans, LA + Changing Landscapes, a Dialogue between Art and the Environment Deadline Jun 19

"International Day of the Videoart" Submissions Deadline Jun 22

People/Places/Things: an International Photography Competition Celebrating En Foco's 35th Anniversary Deadline Jun 24

Charlotte, NC + LYNX Blue Line Extension Call for Artist Deadline Jun 24

Highland Park Bench Project Deadline Jun 26

Dancing in the Streets Vendor Opportunity Jun 26

Oscar Wilde Award Deadline Jun 27

"CALIENTE / HOT" Submissions in New Orleand, LA Deadline Jun 29

Call for Artists: Essence/Borders Deadline Jun 30

2009 Art Kudos Competition Deadline Jun 30    

Open Call for Submissions Deadline Jun 30

Artist Residencies in Lanesboro: Inspiration and Integration Deadline Jun 30

Strange Figurations Deadline Jun 30  

Tilt Gallery '3rd Annual' Photography Re-Imagined Juried Alternative & Historical Process Show Deadline Jun 30  

Propuestas Optica Festival 2009 Fecha Limite 30 de junio

Si estás dentro del mundo del videoarte: artista independiente, galerista, vj, institución, curador/a..., puede participar dentro del Festival. Para ello, te invitan a realizar una propuesta para Optica 2009. Entre todas las obras recibidas, el Jurado del Festival seleccionará cuatro, las cuales serán distinguidas con los premios a las mejores obras de videoarte Optica 2009.  Nota para Galerías-Optica ofrece la oportunidad de presentar nuevas obras de artistas emergentes o consagrados. La participación es gratuita, a través de invitación.  Envia tu obra junto con la hoja de registro, antes del 30 de junio, a: Optica, Festival Internacional de Videoarte 2009 Apartado de Correos 529 33200 Gijón-Asturias España

Cualquier consulta sobre plazos de entrega, formatos y demás puede ser hecha vía e-mail a This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , http://www.opticafestival.com/

Grants for Maine artists, non-profits and for-profits to create public sculpture Deadline June 30

In an ongoing effort to support public art in Maine, the Maine Arts Commission and the Harry Faust Art Fund proudly announce a one-time competitive grant program offering up to $20,000 for Maine artists, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations to create public sculpture in Maine. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 are available for projects that promote the quality of public spaces through the creation of artwork that is sculptural in nature. Click here for more information.

Call to US artists Deadline Jun 30

A new online publishing company, Ridgeway Editions, is seeking high-quality artwork for print-on-demand publishing. Will have strong marketing program. There will be a preference for non-objective work and artists in the Southwest. Submit website URLs for review by June 30, 2009 to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here for more information. http://www.ridgewaystudio.com/

JULY

Grants for Kansas Arts Jobs Deadline Jul 1

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA)
The Kansas Arts Commission announces that the Grants for Kansas Arts Jobs guidelines and application are now available. Applications will be accepted starting July 1, 2009. Eligible applicants: organizations eligible for KAC Operational Support in fiscal years 2009 and/or 2010, except foreign corporations and organizations with no paid administrative staff.
http://arts.ks.gov/grants_fy10/arra/index.shtml

Grants Encourage Innovative Youth Programs Deadline Jul 1

The mission of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is to provide nonprofit organizations with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across the United States. The Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative programs designed to benefit youth; or through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations. Grant requests should have the potential of helping American children in a broad geographic area (more than one state). Application forms must be requested from the Foundation's Executive Secretary by mail or via the Foundation's email contact form by July 1, 2009. The deadline for submitting application forms is July 15, 2009. Specific application procedures are available on the Foundation's website .

Call for Artist Entries at the Delaware Center for Horticulture Deadline Jul 1

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is accepting applications for 2010 Monthly shows in the DCH Community Art Gallery.

To apply for a show scheduled in 2010: submit art work related to plants, or horticulture or environmental themes, or help promote DCH’s mission of "cultivating a greener community; inspiring appreciation and improvement of our environment through horticulture, education and conservation." Examples of work accepted: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, clothing and jewelry. Can be metal, fiber, wood or any mixed media; must not have exhibited at DCH in the last two years; must be a current member of DCH (Individual membership is $40, Senior Citizen, $35)

Application Postmark Deadline is July 1, 2009.

If you have any questions:
Marcia Stephenson, Special Events Coordinator
Delaware Center for Horticulture
www.dehort.org

Fotoseptiembre USA Festival in San Antonio, TX Deadline July 1

Artists are invited to participate in the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA FESTIVAL, which takes place September 1-30, every year, in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. If you live in the San Antonio/Texas Hill Country area, the easiest way to participate in the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA FESTIVAL is to organize your own exhibit or event so that it opens, takes place, or is on display anytime between September 1 - 30. To be included and promoted as part of our festival, an exhibit or event must register with FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA-SAFOTO. Completed Registration Form must be received with images (Premium Listings) and fees (Premium Listings) no later than the July 1 deadline.

For additional information, including fees and guidelines, please visit the website at: http://www.fotoseptiembreusa.com/guidelines/guidelines_fotosept.html

Call for Entries - Visual Overture Magazine Deadline Jul 1

Visual Overture Magazine is a printed quarterly art zine developed to promote and empower the emerging artist, and connect that artist with contemporary galleries. Our aim is to introduce exceptional emerging artists to galleries, curators, and art collectors in the Southern Atlantic region (VA, NC, SC, GA, FL).

Each quarter, a distinguished juror hand picks five featured artists working in a variety of media. Each selected artist will be presented on a two-page spread with images of their work, interview questions, brief artist statement, and contact details. The chosen artists will benefit from our highly targeted distribution list consisting of 200+ galleries, curators, collectors, and a growing subscription readership. In addition, each artist will receive 3 complimentary copies of the issue in which they are published.

Visit website to apply. http://www.visualoverture.webs.com/

 Request for Qualifications in Austin, TX Deadline Jul 2

Artist Info Meeting: Wed, Jun 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Northwest Greenway located at the intersection of Ragsdale Street and James Wheat Street.

The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office seeks to commission an artist/design professional to design and construct a work of art that will contribute to the parkland experience of the Northwest Greenway located within the Mueller Redevelopment area. The City of Austin requests qualifications from visual artists/design professionals, at least 18 years of age who live or work in Austin and the surrounding area within a 100 mile radius. Artists/design professionals who have completed a public art project through Austin Art in Public Places within the past 5 years, or who are currently under contract with a contract value of over $25,000 are ineligible to apply. The public art budget is $40,000. Application deadline is 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 2, 2009.
To read the full Project Call see the attached PDF or visit,  http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/aipp/

The Bard Fiction Prize Deadline Jul 15

Sappi Request for Proposals Deadline Jul 17

Grant awards, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 per project, may be used for implementation and out-of-pocket costs, including photography, illustration, paper, printing, mailing and related expenses. It cannot be applied toward the designer’s time. Ideas that Matter is open to individual designers, design firms, agencies, in-house corporate design departments, design instructors, and individual design students and design student groups http://www.sappi.com/ideasthatmatterNA/09entry.asp

Art Call: Arte Latino Exhibition Deadline Jul 20

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for Arte Latino, an exhibition in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month August 22–Sept 23, 2009 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. The exhibition seeks to explore the unique cultural and artistic narratives that define being Latino in America. Open to all media that expresses the experience of being Latino in the United States or that communicates the history of their journeys or their culture that connects them with their Latin heritage.

Entry deadline: July 20, 2009.

Must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. For prospectus send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780 or visit www.stacarts.org.

Open to all media

From Our Perspective: A National Women's Art Exhibition Deadline Jul 31    

Oakland Community College Women's Center is now accepting online submissions for its annual juried art exhibition, From our Perspective. Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the Orchard Ridge Campus located in Farmington Hills,MI. Women from all over the country are encouraged to enter recent works in 2-D and 3-D media.

Open to all women artists nationwide.  Recent original works only.  All media (excluding video and performance).  Submit up to three works

Entry must be submitted online by July 31, 2009 at www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm.

Submit $25 non-refundable entry fee by mail postmarked by July 31, 2009.

New Works Photography Awards Fellowship #13 Deadline Jul 31

En Foco's  New Works Photography Awards Fellowship is an annual program selecting three or more U.S. photographers of Latino, African and Asian heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and the Pacific.
 
Three photographers will be selected from an open and national call for entries, to receive a $1,000 honorarium, photo-related supplies, technical assistance, a photographer’s page on enfoco.org, an article in Nueva Luz, an En Foco Membership and a culminating group exhibition in New York City in the Spring-Summer of 2010.

DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES & ENTRY FORM
http://www.enfoco.org/index.php/programs/newworks_award/

AUGUST

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist’s Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund Deadline Aug 1

Deadline: August 1
Who can apply: individual visual artists living in New England and nonprofit organizations that wish to commission new work or purchase existing works by mid-career artists living in New England.

http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/Grantseekers/index.shtml

Awards Invest in Innovative Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide Deadline Aug 12

The Skoll Foundation's mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support nonprofit organizations worldwide that are led by social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, economic and social equity, and peace and security. Within these issues, special consideration will be given to social entrepreneurs working in five critical sub-issue areas that threaten the survival of humanity: climate change, nuclear proliferation, global pandemics, conflict in the Middle East, and water scarcity. Skoll Awards provide later-stage funding, which is generally structured as a $1 million grant paid out over three years. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying must have a track record of at least three years. The upcoming application deadline is August 12, 2009. Visit the website listed above to review the eligibility requirements and submit an online application.

http://www.skollfoundation.org/skollawards/index.asp

Artist Residency Program in Austin, TX Through Aug 28

The Serie Print Project is accepting applications from May 1 - August 28, 2009.  The Serie Project accepts emerging and established professional artists who produce original works using any visual medium, are 18 years or older, and not currently enrolled in an educational institution.  A Master Printer is provided to guide resident artists through the printmaking process, so knowledge of serigraphy is not required for eligibility.  The Serie Project focuses on Latino artists but is not exclusive.

Each accepted artist can select a one- or a two-week residency to produce one design and create up to 50 serigraph prints, plus additional proofs, half of which the artist will keep. The Serie Project provides accommodations for resident artists, but cannot pay for travel expenses. Printing will take place at Coronado Studio in Austin, Texas, between January and July, 2010.

For more information about the Serie Project or its application process visit www.serieproject.org.

Arts in Underserved Communities Grants (Special Projects Grants) Deadline Aug 31

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts provides grants to improve planning, presentation, professional development and collaborations by awarding funds which are generally difficult for individual artists and new/emerging arts organizations to raise.  For more information, visit http://www.vicouncilonarts.org/grant.html

Call for Entries: Aesthetica International Creative Works Competition Deadline Aug 31 

Aesthetica is looking for entries to the 2009 International Aesthetica Creative Works Competition. It’s a great opportunity to bring artist's work to a wider audience. The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition seeks entries of Artwork, Photography & Sculpture, Fiction and Poetry. Three winners will be awarded £500 each. All finalists will be published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual, in stores December 2009. Entry to the 2009 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is £10. This allows you to submit up to 5 images, 5 poems or 2 short stories. Closing date to receive Creative Works is 31 August 2009.

For guidelines and more details http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm

Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park in Montclair, NJ Deadline Aug 31

September 12-13, 2009. Upper Montclair, New Jersey. 26th annual outdoor juried event in affluent northern NJ. Exhibitors may park behind their booths for the duration of the show. Friday set-up available. Please visit http://www.rosesquared.com/ to learn about our 5 long standing quality events in Montclair, Cranford and Upper Montclair or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Texas Filmmakers Travel Grant Deadline Aug 31

Each year, more and more Texas filmmakers are showing their work at major festivals like Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Los Angeles, Tribeca, Slamdance and many others. But, these invitations usually come when filmmakers have exhausted their finances just getting their films finished. So, the Austin Film Society will set aside $10,000 annually from the funds raised for the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund to establish a travel grant program for Texas filmmakers on a rolling, year-round basis.

The program is intended to help offset travel costs for Texans whose work is invited to prestigious film festivals and events around the world. Eligibility is based on the festival or event that the film has been invited to, not on the film itself. For information on eligible festivals and events, please visit the Eligible Festivals and Events page. For more information: http://www.austinfilm.org/for_filmmakers/texas-filmmakers-travel-grant/

SEPTEMBER

artistay Residencies & Artist Colonies Deadline Sep 30

Artistay is a service for artists, writers, architects, academics, art teachers, curators…looking for a residency program in France in order to realize a personal artistic project. artistay work with several art places offering a professional support to artists from all over the world and in various disciplines. Applicants are responsible for the funding of the residency participation fees, they can though do an application with artistay even if they haven’t secured the funding yet.  artistay can provide necessary documentation and contacts for funding advice. artistay service is free of charge for the applicant.
 
Contact them with residency proposal, and they will find an art place suited for the artist.  
Catherine Cordelle (applications coordinator): This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can get more details on the website  : http://www.artistay.com/

OCTOBER

Curate This! 2009 Deadline Oct 1  

Submission Receive Deadline is October 1, 2009

Once again BECA Foundation will be enlisting the input of art enthusiasts from around the world via an online juried event which allows anyone from anywhere in the world with an internet connection and email access to select their favorite 10 artists from the compiled selection of submitted works. On October 14 and 15, 2009 art enthusiasts from around the world will view the works submitted by artists from all corners of the globe and will vote to choose their favorite 10 artists of CURATE THIS! 2009. This year's CURATE THIS! exhibition is being held in conjunction with PhotoNOLA 2009 (www.photonola.org). As such,  submissions of photography based works including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, installation, photography, design and functional art are sought.  Those artists whom the guest curators’ select as their top 10 artists will have their works featured in the exhibition CURATE THIS! 2009 at BECA gallery|CoLAB Projects in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District and in the upcoming 2009 edition of the publication titled, CURATE THIS! 2009.

CURATE THIS! EXHIBITION DATES: November 21 - December 27, 2009.

Download complete information and submission guidelines at: http://www.thebecafoundation.org/global/calls-to-artists.html

NO DEADLINES

 “CINE EN EL BARRIO” Youth Summer Camp in San Antonio, TX

Watch movies and learn how to make them! Geared towards youth between 14‐17 years of age, this summer camp is offered FREE of charge to the FIRST 15 Westside residents. You will learn about basic video production to include lighting, camera work, and editing.
You will then invite your family and friends to FREE kid‐friendly screenings at the historic Guadalupe Theater. Scholarships are available for San Antonio’s Westside youth!
FIRST PRODUCTION CYCLE (Three week course):
June 22–25, 2009
June 29–July 2, 2009
July 6‐9, 2009
SECOND PRODUCTION CYCLE (Three week course):
July 27–30, 2009
August 3–6, 2009
August 10‐13, 2009

For more information visit www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Perugia Press Intro Award for a First or Second Book by a Woman

Perugia Press publishes one collection of poetry each year, by a woman at the beginning of her publishing career. Our mission is to produce beautiful books that interest long-time readers of poetry and welcome those new to poetry. We also aim to celebrate and promote poetry whenever we can.

Click here for more details. http://www.perugiapress.com/

Bajo Sexto, Guitar and Electric Bass Classes in San Antonio, TX

Conjunto Heritage Taller is taking applications for the new bajo sexto, guitar and electric bass classes  for students of all ages on Monday and Wednesday evening, from 5pm – 8:30pm at our studio  located at 725 S. Presa in Southtown urban arts district. The classes are scheduled to begin on June 16, 2009, cost of the classes will be $40.00 per month and student must have their own instruments. Space is limited so register soon.

For more information call the Taller at 210-212-8560 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Folk Arts Grant Wyoming Arts Council

Folk and traditional arts express a community or group's way of life and shared cultural heritage. Community groups include family, tribal, ethnic, regional, occupational or religious. Traditional artistic skills (music, craft, dance or other) are passed on through observation and imitation, rather than by formal training. Project grants - maximum request is $1,500. Festival grants - maximum request is $2,500. Contact the program specialist before making application. Submit applications at least six weeks before the project or festival date.
http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/Grants/Overview.asp

Hot Iron Press Visiting Artist Program 

The Hot Iron Press Visiting Artist Program (http://www.hotironpress.com/visitingartists.htm) grants artists from outside New Orleans the opportunity to introduce printmaking processes into their body of work while interacting with the city’s art communities. Artists working in any discipline or media are welcome. Over a period of up to two weeks, residents will produce an edition of works using screenprinting, relief, or letterpress printing; the program culminates with an exhibition and lecture at the artist-run The Front (http://www.nolafront.org/). Selected artists will receive a stipend to cover airfare, food, transportation, accommodations, and materials, and all residents have free access to on-site facilities and technical assistance. To apply, submit by email or post a written proposal, résumé, 10-20 previous work samples, and any visuals related to the proposed project such as diagrams, sketches, photographs, and mock-ups.

Local Community Programs Supported by Bank of America Charitable Foundation: Local Grantmaking

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation works to create neighborhood excellence in the communities served by the bank in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. While local community priorities determine how funding is allocated, grants typically fall into four main categories: Community Development, Education, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture. Each of the company's markets, in partnership with local community leaders, sets specific target areas of interest within these major categories. There are no deadlines for grant applications. Visit the company's website to access the priorities for local funding in each region.

Palomino Productions Seeks Visual Artist in San Francisco Bay Area

Palomino Productions seeks a visual artist who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area but comes from Peru or Ecuador, for the PBS version of our video "Arts that Cross Borders:  Ecuador, Mexico & Peru."  A preference will be given to a ceramicist, wood carver/mask maker, maker of fine musical instruments, or maker of art out of leather or other traditional material, possibly a muralist.  The person must take a traditional approach.

Once funding is available, the artist will be filmed at work in his/her studio and will also be interviewed on camera.  The studio visit and the interview part together shouldn't last more than half a day.  A small honorarium ($100) will be provided.  The person's name will also be in the show's credits and on publicity materials about the show. Artists interested, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

To find out more about their work, visit their website http://www.palominopro.com/. 

RFQ from the City of San Antonio

Through this Request for Qualifications, (RFQ), the City of San Antonio’s Department of Community Initiatives (City) seeks qualified firms, artists, consultants, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, public policy research institutions, etc. to provide professional and personal consulting services. The City will use responses from qualified respondents to compile a vendor list which will be maintained for use by the City to enter into Professional Services Contracts on an “as needed” or “as requested” basis. Contracts through this RFQ could begin anytime after issue of this RFQ and upon receipt of acceptable Qualifications from a respondent. There is no deadline for application submission, however, as needs are identified, contracts will be awarded. Therefore a respondent, who submits early in the process, will be afforded a greater opportunity to contract with the City.

The City will contract with selected consultants to provide services in the following categories: Artistic Services; Planning; Research and Development; Staff/Volunteer Training; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site operations; and Direct Professional Services. A list of services anticipated to be required is included in RFQ Attachment D - Matrix of Services Offered.

Visit http://epay.sanantonio.gov/RFPListings/Content.aspx?id=373 for more information, including forms and applications.

Art342 Artist-in-Residence

The Residency Program is open to visual artists, creative writers, scholars in arts or aesthetics, composers, interdisciplinary artists, and collaborative teams. Applicants must show professional standing in their field. Both mature and emerging artists of promise are welcome to apply.
This application and term sheet should answer many of your questions, but additional information can be found at our web site, http://www.art342.org/

    * Fall 2009 August 31 – December 1
    * Apply by July 1

    * Spring 2010 January 11 – April 23
    * Apply by November 1

    * Summer 2010 May 3 – August 13
    * Apply by March 1

All sessions will last for approximately 15 weeks.

Study at Centro de Estudios Avanzados in Old San Juan

Unique Opportunity for College Students, Post Graduate Students and Cultural Practitioners Spanish as a second language and cultural workshops June 1-19, 2009. Study at the historic Centro de Estudios Avanzados in Old San Juan and experience a unique educational opportunity. Workshops are designed to help students improve their knowledge of the Spanish language. Language courses are combined with dynamic cultural experiences, trips and activities to produce a multifaceted learning environment. For more information visit http://www.praachicago.org/

Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum Program Registration

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum Program which will be held in Northern California July 25 through August 1, 2009. www.humboldt.edu/afrocuban View the website for additional details including the list of faculty, costs and schedule.

Sweet Tooth of the Tiger Artist Bake Sale Residency Program in Brooklyn, NY

Sweet Tooth of the Tiger, a renegade bake sale project based in Brooklyn, NY, offers artists an opportunity to bake as part of its Artist Bake Sale Residency Program. Accepted artists are assigned to a bake sale event at an arts institution, for which he or she will bake sweets. Sweet Tooth of the Tiger will coordinate the bake sale with a gallery opening, book launch, film screening, or other arts event, supply the table, and interview the artist during the sale for a later post to the Sweet Tooth blog. Artists pocket all money raised at the sale, to fund a particular project of interest, except for a small percentage donated to the residency to sustain the program. To apply, send an email of interest including a short description about yourself, the project for which you are raising funds, and what you would like to bake. The opportunity is open to bakers of all levels, and aims to serve as a space for dialogue about food, consumption, ingredients, heritage, and community. http://sweettoothofthetiger.com/

Wanted Photographs "A year in the life of New Mexico"

"A year in the life of New Mexico" is looking for people to take photos in all parts of the state for a high quality book to be published by Rick Carver, a retired photo journalist who lives in Santa Fe. All proceeds will go to the Esperanza Shelter. This is a great opportunity for artists to get their work published. Photographs in all four seasons are requested and give more than the "postcard views." For more info and sign up forms call Rick at 505-424-4780

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Grants in Kansas

Applications are accepted beginning July 1, 2009, at 8:30 am. The Kansas Arts Commission, through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will provide one-time financial assistance to most nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable 501(c)3 arts and cultural organizations or governmental arts and cultural entities eligible for Fiscal Year 2009 and/or Fiscal Year 2010 KAC Operational Support Grants.

These special, one-time grants must be used for: salary support, full or partial, for one or more positions that are critical to an organization’s artistic mission and that are in jeopardy or have been eliminated as a result of the current economic climate and/or fees for previously engaged artists and/or contractual personnel to maintain or expand the period during which such persons would be engaged. Development (fundraising) positions are not eligible for support through this program or any other federal program. If funds are requested for a position that includes development activities, pro-rate the percentage of salary spent on development and exclude that amount from the request.

For more information, visit http://arts.ks.gov/grants_fy10/arra/index.shtml

2008-09 Literary Arts Projects

The Southern Arts Federation (SAF) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts offers Southern Fast Track Touring grants. This program, through its rolling deadline, is designed to offer Southern presenters more opportunities throughout the year to apply for fee support. Aimed at smaller presenters, Southern Fast Track Touring seeks to establish an active arts environment in underserved communities.  This grant program offers organizations the opportunity to receive fee support to present writers who reside outside of the presenter’s state. Support is awarded to literary projects that contain both a reading and an educational component such as a writing workshop. The maximum request is 50% of the writer’s fee, up to $2,500.

The project must be completed by June 30, 2009. Applications must be postmarked at least 60 days prior to the project start date. Next step, please review guidelines and download application form in the How to Apply Section. New applicants are encouraged to contact Nikki Estes Program Director - Presenting and Touring, at 404-874-7244 ext. 16 to discuss eligibility prior to submitting an application.

RFQ: Public Art Opportunity Winston-Salem, NC  

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has begun a renovation and enlargement of the historic Sawtooth Building in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Construction should be completed by fall 2010.The Arts Council is seeking professional artists or teams of artists nationwide to submit qualifications for two public art projects. The Main Entrance lobby and the HanesBrand Theater lobby wall are the selected sites for artwork. A budget of up to $100,000 is available to fund both projects. Final budgets for each space will be determined after finalists for the project have been selected. If you have any questions please email Rebecca at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Applicants must submit their portfolio to us online at: http://intothearts.slideroom.com/. Our SlideRoom portal offers additional instruction for submitting work. For the full RFQ, detailed site information, photographs, and information about how to apply, please visit: http://www.intothearts.org/news_detail.asp?article-id=607808780

New England States Touring Support for Organizations and Artists

New England States Touring (NEST) provides support to nonprofits for performances, readings, and related community activities by artists that have met the eligibility criteria for the NEST program. Performing and literary artists eligible for NEST represent a wide range of disciplines, such as music, dance, opera, musical theater, poetry, writing, interdisciplinary work, and folk arts. Nonprofit presenters* may apply for NEST funding to help support an engagement by a NEST-eligible artist, as long as that artist is based outside of the presenter’s home state.  A "presenter" may be any nonprofit organization that is interested in bringing cultural arts programming to its community. Libraries, schools, theaters, service agencies, and arts organizations are all examples of eligible nonprofits that can apply for NEST funding.

NEST grants are available in amounts of up to 50% of the artists' fees inclusive of honoraria, travel, and per diem. Minimum grants are $200 and applications with requests below that amount will not be accepted. Grant awards are typically between $200 and $3,000. NEST-eligible Artists on MatchBook.org.  The MatchBook.org website serves as a searchable directory of New England artists and contains a sub-directory of those artists eligible for funding through NEST.  To learn more, click here. http://www.nefa.org/grantprog/nest/index.html

Short Term Artists Residency (S.T.A.R.) Program

The S.T.A.R. program provides funding for Illinois non-profit organizations to work with professional artists from Illinois to develop and implement residency programs that bring arts activities into their community. This program emphasizes the interaction between professional artists and the public through hands-on participatory experiences. Each residency lasts from 5 to 30 hours.

Deadline: Open S.T.A.R. Program Guidelines and Application (http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/opendeadlines/STAR.pdf)

http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/guidelines.htm#afa

Centro de Dearrollo Comunitarion, San José (CDC) de la Fundación León XIII, IAP. Invita a Colaborar con Articulo

Situado en San Cristóbal de Las Casas, el CDC invita a visitar los dos sitios web que se crearon para informar sobre sus actividades: http://fundacionleonxiiichiapas.blogspot.com/ (conozca actividades que realiza CDC, testimonios de los beneficiarios y de nuestros colaboradores) y http://sites.google.com/site/cdcsanjose/ (creado para analizar, discutir y hacer propuestas como sociedad civil para construir un Chiapas y un México justos, solidarios y humanos.)  Se invita a colaborar con uno o más artículos para este espacio de reflexión.  Para mas informacion, visite http://sites.google.com/site/cdcsanjose/a-nuestros-lectores

12x12x1222 Summer Show in New Orleans

BECA gallery's 2009 Summer Show titled 12x12x122 is an experimental, gallery packed show of 488 unframed works on canvas sized 12x12 inches (30.5 cm x30.5 cm) at a stretcher depth of no more than 1.5 inches. Works need not be flat but all of it must be secure on the canvas and not extend beyond the 12x12 inches (30.5 cm x30.5 cm) size.The first 122 artists to enter will have their works exhibited (according to guidelines - actual work will not be accepted for delivery until the end of May).  Exhibition dates are Jun 6-Jul 18. For guidelines click here.

Ongoing Open Call-to-Artists in Knoxville, TN  

Three Flights Up Gallery is an artist-owned, artist-operated exhibition venue located in Downtown Knoxville, TN.  Our focus is to provide a forum for local, regional, and national emerging artists to present their original work in a highly public setting.  The Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of Fine Art in all media and styles, by artists of all levels. http://threeflightsup.com/blog/call-to-artists/call-to-artists/

Rhino in the Room Film Festival Call for Submissions 

Rhino in the Room Film Festival is a visual space for artists to express and highlight experiences relating to queer issues. This festival will showcase the incredible diversity of queer issues and artists working in Canada and internationally.  We encourage all independent, D.I.Y, no/low budget filmmakers, students, professionals, film enthusiasts and those who just love film and queers to submit shorts or full feature experimental, narrative, visual poetry, documentary, live action, claymation, stop motion…and anything else we might have left out.  Visit  http://www.rhinointhroom.tk/ for submission call.

Economic Response Technical Assistance

In their continuing effort to support and promote the arts in the South, the Southern Arts Federation (SAF) with support from the National Endowment for the Arts is offering a limited number of Economic Response Technical Assistance grants for non-profit presenting organizations in our nine-state region. In response to the current economic climate, this special initiative encourages visual, media, performing, and literary arts presenting organizations to contract with an outside consultant for intensive work to focus on organizational stabilization and to strengthen an organization’s infrastructure. Click here for more information.  

 

 
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The Summer 2008 Aviso

The Spring 2009 Aviso will be out soon. Become a member to receive your copy in the mail. Click here to see a copy of our previous Aviso, which features articles about Raúl R. Salinas, Arthur Aviles and more.

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