Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
A residency program for emerging visual artists June 12-August 14, 2010
Apply online at www.skowheganart.org
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Skowhegan, an intensive nine-week summer residency program for emerging visual artists located in Maine, seeks each year to bring together a gifted and diverse group of individuals to create the most stimulating and rigorous environment possible for a concentrated period of artistic creation, interaction and growth.
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Art on Paper
Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery, March 19-April 18, 2010. 2D/3D work created on or of paper. USA residence. Slide/Digital postmarked deadline Jan. 11. Juror: Joann Moser, Senior Curator of Graphic Arts, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C. $1000 cash awards. Per 1-2 entries, $25; 4 additional entries $5.00 each.
Prospectus: Send SASE: AOP-Dept. AC, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401;Download prospectus on website
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Embracing Our Differences invites artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers and students to participate in its 7th annual visual art exhibit celebrating diversity. National and international submissions are encouraged. 45 artists will be selected for the exhibit. The Embracing Our Differences exhibit will be displayed throughout the month of April 2010 at Island Park along Sarasota’s beautiful bayfront. The exhibit will also be displayed throughout the month of May 2010 in North Port, Florida. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 700,000 visitors. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high) images of the selected artworks. An additional six “honorable mention” selections will be made.
Deadline for submission is January 9, 2010. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.
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2010 Artists in Residence Program at The Artists Enclave at I-Park
Application Deadline: January 11, 2010 (postmark date)
I-Park announces its tenth season hosting The Artists Enclave. Self-directed artists residencies will be offered from May through November 2010, with possible off-season sessions in April and December. Most sessions are four weeks in duration. Residencies will be offered to visual (including digital) artists, music composers, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers, creative writers and architects. Work samples are evaluated through a competitive, juried process.
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Entries Invited for Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition
A program of the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship and Eli Lilly and Company , Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition was developed as a way to honor those who have been impacted by cancer.
People of all artistic skill levels are encouraged to enter. Participating individuals should create and submit an original artwork that depicts their cancer journey in one of the following media: watercolor, oil, pastel, photography, acrylic, or mixed media. Contest applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico, and a person diagnosed with any type of cancer or a family member, friend, caregiver, or healthcare provider of a person diagnosed with cancer.
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Source Festival:
Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC) seeks artists to participate in the 2010 Source Festival's Artistic Blind Dates as well as for designers and directors to participant in the Full-Length Plays. CuDC is also looking for 10-minute play submissions for the 2010 Source Festival.
All applications for Artistic Blind Dates and Directors & Designers programs must be received no later than 5 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2009. 10-minute play submissions are due Friday, November 13. For more information and applications visit sourcedc.org.
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Flashpoint Gallery:
Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC) is requesting proposals for Flashpoint Gallery's September 2010 - August 2011 season. Open to all artists, independent curators and arts organizations presenting contemporary work in any medium. The Request for Proposals may be found online.
All proposals must be received no later than 5 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2009.
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Call to Artists: Mountain Visions 2010 Regional Juried Exhibition
East Tennessee State University’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and the Reece Museum announce a call for entries for “Mountain Vision 2010”, a regional juried exhibition planned for April 5-June 25, 2010 in Johnson City, Tennessee. The competition is open to artists 18 years of age residing in the states of TN, KY, NC, SC, VA, and WV. Open to all media except installation, performance, and video/film. Artists may submit three entries for $35 and subsequent entries for $5 each to a total of six entries. Juror: Melissa Harshman. Awards are available, and an on-line catalog is included. The postmark entry date is January 15, 2010. For information and prospectus: 423-439-5671 OR http://www.etsu.edu/cas/arts/documents/MBM_juried_exhibition.pdf OR artsinfo@etsu.edu
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Silver Salt Animation Festival
Entry deadline Dec 15, 2009
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Call for Artists: Regional Showcase
The Middle Street Gallery is seeking artists for a special show in March, 2010.
Eligibility: Artists living in VA, MD, WVA, and DC.
Original work in all media, completed within last three years
Juror: Jane Livingston, nationally renowned curator and author
Entry deadline - RECEIVED BY JAN. 1
Notifications sent Jan. 12, 2010
Artists' reception - March 6, 2010
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Access to Design's E-mentoring Program
Adaptive Environments/Institute for Human-Centered Design is relaunching its Access to Design Professions E-Mentoring Program to find mentors for students with disabilities who are interest in careers in design.
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West Virginia Artists Showcase
We are a non-profit community arts collective that encourages self-expression through painting, drawing, and photography. We believe that art is an essential part of any thriving community. We believe that art lifts the spirit and raises the collective consciousness of the citizens of West Virginia. We collaborate with artists and artistic organizations in an effort to facilitate mutual support, recognition, and the exchanging of ideas. We work to encourage a thriving community of artists and appreciation of art within West Virginia. We facilitate virtual exhibits in an effort to enrich the lives of all citizens of West Virginia. The West Virginia Artists Showcase strives to unleash the artistic potential of every community member.
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Art-to-Art Palette
A midwest regional art-based print and electronic journal serving those in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Western portions of Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York. Continuing, the Art-to-Art Palette also opens its Main Section with the artistic and educational happenings from its national associations formed throughout its history.
www.arttoartpalette.com
www.palettenewsartnetwork.com
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Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
Artists submitting a portfolio for general review (solo and group
exhibitions) are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a committee made up of museum staff and arts professionals from the community.
You can expect to receive notice regarding your work within one year of receipt of your portfolio. Please consider that general review submissions are used to schedule future exhibition calendars, and must be retained this amount of time for reference purposes.
The exhibition schedule is typically booked at least eighteen months from the present date.
For further information, please obtain a prospectus at http://www.fcmoca.org/subm.html
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- 15 to 20 slides, a CD or DVD of recent work
- list of related works including; titles, medium, sizes, dates, retail values
- artist statement pertinent to the work submitted
- resume and bio statement
- self-addressed, stamped envelope
- if you would like to receive confirmation that your submission has arrived, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.
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Online Portfolios For Visual Artists
Online artist portfolios created by ArtPromote.com. This is a free service for artists who do not have their own websites. For established artists there is a modest one time administration fee.
To apply follow the instructions under "Add an Artist" at the url below.
http://www.artpromote.com/artists/
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The ART in Embassies Program
The ART in Embassies Program promotes the cultural identity of America's art and artists by borrowing original works of art by U.S. citizens for display in U.S. embassy residencies worldwide. Each ART exhibition is developed collaboratively between a U.S. ambassador and a curator. Image-based and abstract work in all medial will be selected. Visit the Web site for submission details. Deadline is ongoing. http://aiep.state.gov/submit.html
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THE UCROSS FOUNDATION RESIDENCY PROGRAM for the arts and literature offers residencies for 2-8 weeks. Located on a 22,000acre working cattle ranch in the foothills of Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, the Foundation provides individual workspace, living accommodations, uninterrupted time and the experience of the historic High Plains landscape to selected writers, artists, and composers working in all disciplines. There is no charge for room, board, or studio space. The quality of an applicant’s work is given primary consideration in the review process; individuals from all stages of their professional careers are invited to apply. At any one time there are typically 8 individuals in residence. Facilities include an Elephant etching press and a composer’s cabin which has an electronic keyboard, synthesizer, and piano.
Annual deadlines are October 1 for Spring Session (February-June) and March 1 for Fall Session (August-December). For brochure, application and guidelines, visit our website www.ucrossfoundation.org or send SASE to Ucross Foundation 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont, WY 82835. Phone: (307) 737-2291, Fax: (307) 737-2322, Email: info@ucross.org
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Craft Emergency Relief Fund provides direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance. CERF also advocates, engages in research and backs policy that supports craft artists' careers.
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THE TRI-STATE ARTS ASSOCIATION is an organization of painters, drawings, photographers, potters, sculptures, stained glass, and woodcarvers. The TSAA is a juried association with a 50 year tradition of excellence in the Tri-State area of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. The purpose of this association is to encourage and promote a public interest in and understanding of all schools of art. Jurying occurs in the fall and spring each year. We presently have 150 members. For membership information, please contact: Kathleen Hollett (304) 277-7081 or E-mail: Kathleen2001_10@hotmail.com. Additional information will be provided by visiting our web site at www.tristateartsassociation.org.
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Blindskills, Inc., welcomes the submission of freelance material from visually impaired authors for possible publication. Needs include interviews of interest or assistance to newly blind and other visually impaired people, examples of career and leisure experiences, fiction, humor and coping methods. Deadlines are April 1, July 1, October 1 and January 1. For more information, contact Blindskills, Inc., at P.O. Box 5181, Salem, OR 97304-0181.
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Call for craft & fine art to sell on consignment. Contact Twin Rivers Gallery, 108 Main St, Oak Hill WV 25901, or call 304-469-6666, or email cynthia@twinriversdesign.com.
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Change, Inc. provides one-time $1,000 emergency grants to visual artists of any discipline who are facing possible eviction, unpaid bills, fire damage or any other emergency the Change board deems worthy. Applicants must be professional artists who can demonstrate need. Send a letter of need, proof of inability to pay bills or rent, a resume, any reviews or press releases of past exhibitions, photos or slides of work and two reference letters from others in the field. Grant applications should be sent to Change, Inc, PO Box 54, Captiva, FL 33924 (212) 473-3742.
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Call for original greeting card art with holiday, urban winter, and/or peace themes. For 2004 Courage Card Art Search guidelines, check www.couragecards.org or call 1-888-413-3323.
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Submissions sought for photography, poetry, fiction and nonfiction for the Appalachian review Nantahala. For details and deadlines go to www.NantahalaReview.org, or contact Robert Merritt, English Dept., Bluefield College, 3000 College Dr., Bluefield VA 24605, or call 540-326-4270.
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ArtisanStreet is a free on-line arts and crafts fair. Contact them at 825 La Playa, Suite 425, San Francisco CA 94121, 866-492-8969, or email: artisanstreet@earthlink.net
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Oppenheimer Camera Filmmaker Equipment Grant Program 206.467.8666.
E-mail dana@oppenheimercamera.com. www.oppenheimercamera.com/grant2.html
Deadline: ongoing. The program supports new filmmakers working on their first serious dramatic, narrative, documentary, or experimental production with one-year access to a professional Arriflex 16SR (16mm) camera system and technical support.
http://www.oppenheimercamera.com/grant2.html
dana @ oppenheimercamera.com
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Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 offers a call for artists, writers, choreographers, composers and filmakers. Work with the world's most distinguished artists in a retreat-like setting. The Center provides selected artists with free housing, weekday meals and studio time. For application procedures, visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org or phone 800-393-6975.
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The New Venue is accepting digital flick submissions for their rotating menu of short films in the Takeout section. All flicks need to be no larger than 5MB, and no longer than 15 minutes. Never made a digital flick? The New Venue also houses a step-by-step giude for the novice filmmaker. http://www.newvenue.com
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New AAP/ORBI Artist Fast Track Program The Appalachian Arts Program (AAP) and the Ohio River Border Initiative (ORBI) are providing financial assistance so that the artists of our region can improve their skills, find new inspiration and expose themselves to new ideas. Artists and craftspeople, part-time or full time, with professional experience, may apply for grants in amounts up to $500. You may not apply for more than one grant in the state fiscal year period, July 1 to June 30. Eligible artists and craftspeople must live in Appalachian Ohio and the West Virginia counties that touch the Ohio River. Grants are intended to support immediate, short-term projects that have a positive impact upon the career development of artists by helping them: (1) increase access to audiences and venues, (2) develop new skills and insights, (3) investigate new artistic ideas and approaches. Projects must have a specific beginning point and a specific end point. Grants are not intended for long term or open ended projects such as the purchase tools or equipment or for long term training or education. http://www.orbi.org/news.html#fast track
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National Directory of Artist Internships, Millenium Edition at www.artistplacement.com
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NEW funding for individual artists. Creative Capital, a new national consortium comprised of 23 foundations and individuals, was launched in January of 1999. Their purpose is to fund individual artists whose work holds the potential to significantly impact arts and culture at the local, national or international level. For more information visit www.creative-capital.org
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Ocularis, a weekly film series in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). DEADLINE: on-going. Accepting short film submissions for upcoming screenings. Films are screened every Sunday before a feature. There is no submission fee and all genres are welcome. Send a VHS preview copy to Ocularis (@Galapagos), 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Please include return postage if you want to have your tape returned. For additional information contact Moira Griffin, Short Films Curator, email: melana_1@yahoo.com. For more info or a submission form check out their website http://www.billburg.com/ocularis
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ArtsLink Collaborative Projects - allows US artists and arts organizations to undertake projects overseas with their colleagues in Central and Eastern Europe. Projects should offer demonstrable benefits to participants from both countries. For more info email artslink@cecip.org
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Light Work Artist in Residence Program for photography and related media. One month stays. They provide housing, studio space, $1,200 stipend. Ongoing deadlines. Light Work 3116 Waverly Ave. Syracuse, NY 13244 Phone (315)443-2450.
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Helene Wurlitzer Foundation offers residencies to creative (not interpretive) artists. Free rent and utilities in furnished studio. Write Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico
P.O. Box 1891
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Attn. Michael A. Knight, Director
or fax 505-758-2559.
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Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts. Year round residency in photography, painting, ceramics, textiles, writing, music, performance. Phone or fax (508)228-2451.
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Tennessee Association of Craft Artists. Craft Fair and Celebration of Fine Crafts. Call (615)665-0502 or write TACA P.O. Box 120066 Nashville TN 37212-0066.
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Headlands Center for the Arts accepts ongoing applications for residencies in the visual, media, literary, and performing arts. Write Headlands Center for the Arts 944 Fort Barry Sausalito, CA 94965, call (415)331-2787, or fax (415)331-3857.
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Montana Artists Refuge. Ongoing applications, all disciplines. 3 months-1 year stays. Send SASE to Montana Artists Refuge Box 8 Basin, MT 59631 or call (406)225-3525.
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Buhl Foundation Grant. For photography of the American landscape. Write Buhl Foundation Attn. Grant Applications 114 Greene St. New York, NY 10012, call (212)274-0100.
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Kokoro, "where art and nature meet." Residencies in contemplative setting. Studios, Japanese Bath, pond, waterfall, supportive critiques. E-mail kokoro@sover.net
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Arts in Embassies Program. You can loan your work up to 3 years to hang in US embassies around the globe. Send resume and slidesheet of works available to Arts in Embassies Program A/Art, Room 258 U.S. Dept. of State Washington, DC 20520. Or call (202)647-5723.
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Emergency Assistance Grant for artists working on a mature level for 10+ years who have needs arising from unforeseen catastrophic accidents. Around $4,000. Write Gottleib Foundation 380 W. Broadway New York, NY 10012.
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Vermont Studio Center holds artist residencies 2-12 weeks, year-round. Individual studio retreats, full fellowships. Write: Vermont Studio Center Box 613AN Johnson, VT 05656or call (802)635-2727.
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New Online Support Center for Independent Media - www.namac.org. The National Alliance for the Media Arts and Culture provides a central place on the World Wide Web where media organizations, producers and media educators can connect with each other, learn about services and programs, find current news and useful resources, share experiences and insights, and participate in shaping the future of media arts
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The American Antiquarian Society is now accepting applications for fellowships for historical research by creative and performing artists, writers, film makers and journalists. For more information about fellowship terms and procedures Email: cmm@mwa.org.
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Visual Artist Information Hotline (1-800-232-2789), a toll-free information service for visual artists, provides information in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Artists can speak directly to staff between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday EST. The Hotline provides information on support to artists (national, regional and state), emergency funding, health and safety, insurance, artist communities and residencies, international opportunities, public art programs, studio space programs, legal information and publications.
http://www.nyfa.org/vaih
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Educators visit The Getty Education Institute for the Arts for useful resources available for quality arts programs in action. See what's new at http://getty.edu/education
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