Artist Opportunities

Listings include opportunities for artists of all disciplines such as call for artists, competitions, residency opportunities and professional development opportunities such as conferences and workshops.

Multi-Disciplinary
Local Arts Development (Folk Arts, International Arts, Locals Development)
Literature
Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre, Opera)
Visual Arts

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Multi- Disciplinary

April 2008 – Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum Artist Application
FY 2008 APPLICATION for Artists Program (Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum) The Division of Exhibitions & Artistic Services offers cultural programs for Tohono O’odham artists working in the fine arts, performing arts, multi-media arts, arts and crafts, poetry and prose, storytelling, and other forms of expression. It also provides support to artists who desire to work at the Himdag Ki: Cultural Center: four artist studios and one audio-visual-media room located in the Cultural Center. All interested Tohono O’odham artists are urged to apply for the Himdag Ki: Artists Program. Categories of Eligibility: Community Artists; Visiting Artists; Demonstration Artists (Requirements & Obligations included with Application) To request an application please contact the following:
Contact
Artistic Services
Allison Francisco
Telephone: 520-383-0201, ext. 115
Fax: 520-383-0216 or 520.383.2872
Email: allison.francisco@tonation-nsn.gov
Mail Application to:
Artistic Services
Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum
P.O. Box 837
Sells, Arizona 85634

April 2008 – Mountain West Conference on the Arts announces 2008 Keynote Speaker
Poet, Author, Lecturer David Whyte grew up among the hills and valleys of Yorkshire, England. A captivating speaker with a compelling blend of profound poetry and insightful commentary, David is one of the few poets to take his perspectives on creativity into the field of organizational development, where he works with a wide and diverse international clientele. In organizational settings, David illustrates how we can foster qualities of courage and engagement; qualities needed if we are to respond to today’s call for increased creativity and adaptability in the workplace. David is the author of six volumes of poetry and two bestselling books of prose. Attention artists, arts councils, arts organizations, arts educators, museums, community leaders and volunteers, board members, arts related businesses and all supporters of the arts. The Mountain West Conference on the Arts is an opportunity for inspiration, networking, professional development, accessing essential resources and creating community connections. Conference Information and Registration available at http://arts.utah.gov/events_calendar/annual_conference/index.html
Conference Highlights:
Opening Reception
Hosted by the Utah Arts Council Board of Directors
Gallery show "From the Masses to the Masses" Dodge Billingsley Art Collection
Crescent Super Band Jazz Combo
Plenary Address by Dodge Billingsley
"To be an Artist in Mao’s China: Creativity, Repression and Innovation"
Keynote Address by David Whyte
"Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity"
The Governor’s Leadership in the Arts Awards Luncheon: An event honoring dedicated leaders in our community who continually strive to inspire and support the arts. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information visit www.arts.utah.gov or contact Jason Bowcutt at jbowcutt@utah.gov or call 801-236-7554.

April 2008 – Phoenix seeks applicants for Artist Storefront Program
[Source: Phoenix Downtown Development Office]. The city of Phoenix Downtown Development Office seeks applicants for the Artist Storefront Program, which is designed to increase the number of artist-owned and occupied galleries, stimulate art and arts-related activities, eliminate blight, and improve the aesthetics of the downtown area. The program, generally bounded by 19th Avenue to 16th Street and McDowell to Buckeye roads, reimburses property owners up to $100,000 to renovate commercial property for arts-related projects. To qualify for the program, at least 30 percent of building space must be dedicated for arts or arts-related business purposes. Applications and program guidelines may be downloaded at the City of Phoenix website: www.phoenix.gov/downtown/. Completed applications are due by noon on Friday, May 23, 2008 and should be submitted to City of Phoenix Downtown Development Office, 200 W. Washington St., 20th floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. For more information, call 602-534-9484. More news at: http://phxdowntownvoices.wordpress.com/news-events/

April 2008 – La Macina di San Cresci announces 2008 residency in Greve in Chianti (Florence) Italy
La Macina di San Cresci is an independent non-profit association based in Greve in Chianti, a hill town in Tuscany. We are situated midway between two great cities of the Renaissance: Florence & Siena. Our goal is to give an opportunity to exchange experiences and to learn from one another, in order to promote dialogue between different cultures. The centre, open to artists, writers, poets, actors and to other art and culture professionals from around the world, offers the opportunity to work alone, or together with other creative people from other countries, developing and interchanging concise ideas on contemporary art and culture. Artist residency consists of sojourning from 7 to 90 days. This period covers a program based on the personal project proposal presented by the artist and includes the attendance to the workshops in several disciplines (when scheduled). NO DEADLINE. More information and application form on www.chianticom.com

April 2008 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix seeks volunteers
Share your love and passion for art with deserving Phoenix Youth! The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix is looking to immerse our children in the world of art, but we need your talent! Volunteer at one of our 10 Valley locations to facilitate a one-time session, monthly or ongoing weekly sessions. Team up with another artist or facilitate individually an informal class with the medium of your choice. Show the kids how you express your art and let them learn by example. To learn more visit our website www.bgcmp.org or contact Teresa at 602-343-1210.

March 2008 – Tucson Pima Arts Council Travel Grants Available
Tucson Pima Arts Council Travel Grants are available for individual artists, arts administrators, or arts organizations, from all of Arizona, traveling to the NALAC Regional Arts Training Workshop in Tucson, Arizona. For more details: TPAC Travel Grant

March 2008 – New NEA Guidelines
Application guidelines for the next round of Grants for Arts Projects are now available on the NEA's website. Organizations may apply under the following categories:
Access to Artistic Excellence: To encourage and support artistic excellence, preserve our cultural heritage, and provide access to the arts for all Americans. An organization may request a grant amount from $5,000 to $150,000. (Two deadlines: March 10 and August 11, 2008)
Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants: To support projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Grants are for $10,000. (Deadline: June 2, 2008)
Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth: To advance arts education for children and youth in school-based or community-based settings. An organization may request a grant amount from $5,000 to $150,000. (Deadline: June 9, 2008)
To view the guidelines, go to www.arts.gov/grants/apply, select the field or discipline most relevant to your project, and Grants for Arts Projects will be the first funding opportunity listed.

March 2008 – Global Art Sales (GAS) seeking artists
GAS – Global Art Sales, to provide a more efficient, easily accessible gallery space for semi-professional and emerging artists. The GAS online gallery is a space for artists to exhibit and sell their work via the web, by a professional gallery. The GAS online gallery is being promoted in a variety of ways that maximize the possibility of sales for each individual artist; by way of: Exposing your artwork to international and national Buyers. Exposing your artwork to all visitors to De Havilland Gallery. Compiling an artist registry for corporate/ commercial/ residential clients to peruse. Inclusion in all relevant art magazines/journals/newspapers in form of advertising, promotion and/or artist interviews and features. Online web presence in form web-links and/or affiliation with AASD, Australian Art Review, Art-Search, Art Exhibition Guide, EBay, Arts Connect, NAVA, The Art List and many more. Personalized artist web pages and promotion (where applicable) Be one of the first 10 new artists to join GAS and Receive a 40% DISCOUNT for 12 months. Pay less than $10.00 per month for a personalized artist profile with statement, biography, 8 images, hosting, monthly updates, advertising, promotion and sales administration. Visit http://www.dehavillandgallery.com.au/virtual-gallery/gasdetails.html for full terms and conditions.

March 2008 – Contrasting Faces of Contemporary China, October 13 - 26, 2008
This exciting and unique tour will focus on contemporary art and architecture in China today. Tour remarkably designed sky scrapers, public buildings and innovative public homes. Meet the talented individuals--architects, artists, gallery owners and museum directors--who are shaping this fascinating environment. To make this 13-day tour extraordinary, we have teamed up with our friends at Distant Horizons, who have been organizing tours in this area for over 20 years. We hope you will join us in experiencing the richness, diversity and contrasting faces of contemporary China. Highlights: Travel North of Beijing to visit the amazing Shuiguan Section of the legendary Great Wall. In Beijing and Shanghai visit remarkably designed skyscrapers, public buildings and innovative private homes by Chinese and non-Chinese architects from around the globe. Travel to Xi'an to the amazing site of the 2,180-year-old ceramic Army of Terracotta Warriors, built to guard the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang. In Beijing and Shanghai explore the burgeoning art galleries, notable museums, and other aspects of visual culture in these fast-paced centers of explosive economic growth. Meet with notable Chinese architects, artists, curators, gallery owners, museum directors and chefs throughout the tour. Attend the third International Shanghai Biennale, organized by the Shanghai Art Museum and Cultural Bureau. Enjoy outstanding dining experiences at top-notch restaurants ranging from excellent traditional to trendy fusion cuisine. Accommodations at well-located 5 star hotels: The Peninsula in Beijing and Le Royal Meridien in Shanghai. Cost of tour with air: $6,940; Cost of tour without air: $5,840

March 2008 – Artist Residency, Minnesota
The New York Mills Arts Retreat and Regional Cultural Center in Minnesota offers solo artist residencies with paid stipends of $750 for a two-week and $1,500 for a four-week. Community outreach of 8-15 hours is required. Application and submission requirements are available on our website at www.kulcher.org or e-mail lynn@kulcher.org. Deadline: October 1, 2008 for January through June 2009 residencies. Funding for this program is from the Jerome Foundation.

Literature

May 2008 – frieze magazine writer’s prize
frieze magazine writer's prize is an annual award to discover and promote new art critics. The award will be judged in 2008 by Tate Triennial curator Nicolas Bourriaud, frieze co-editor Jennifer Higgie and Guardian critic Adrian Searle.Entry details: Entrants must submit one 700 word review of a recent contemporary art exhibition. Entries must be submitted in English, but it may be a translation (this must be acknowledged). Entrants must be over 18 years old. To qualify, entrants may only previously have had a maximum of three pieces of writing published in any national or regional newspaper or magazine. The winning entrant will be commissioned to write a review for the October issue of frieze and be awarded 2000 GBP. Two further awards of 500 GBP will be made for outstanding entries. Closing date is: 23rd June 2008. Entries should be emailed as a word attachment to writersprize@frieze.com. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding individual entries.

April 2008 – Metlife Nuestras Voces seeking full-length Stage Plays
Metlife Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Competition 2008
Postmarked Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2008
Repertorio Español is looking for 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 aav@repertorio.org.
PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2007   Kiss Bessemer Goodbye by Tencha Ávila Denver, CO
2006   No Where on the Border by Carlos Lacámara Santa Monica, CA
2005   Bestalia by Marcelo Rodríguez NY, NY
2004   El Vagón by Silvia González Powell Butte
Check-out our website at www.repertorio.org for a complete list of descriptions and finalists.

April 2008 – MetLife Foundation Nuestras Voces, National Playwriting Competition 2008
Through this competition, Repertorio Español would like to bring awareness to subjects and issues of vital importance to the Hispanic community, celebrate Hispanic culture in the United States by promoting and developing these works, and most importantly to highlight and encourage playwrights to continue writing these plays by providing a forum for these works. DEADLINE: Sunday, June 1, 2008 (Postmarked) NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED. Requirements: Plays must deal with subjects and characters that resonate with Hispanics living in United States.
-NO SCREENPLAYS; Plays must be theatrical creations meant for the stage
-One-act plays, Musicals and Translations will NOT be accepted
-All plays must be original and full-length (minimum running time: 1 hr., 30 min)
-New and un-produced plays preferred. Plays that have had readings or a workshop production are acceptable.
-Scripts can be written in Spanish and/or English. *Winning play will be translated into Spanish.
-Previously submitted scripts are accepted unless they have already placed in the top 5.
-Playwrights must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.
All Entrants Must Submit: One completed application form and two copies of the script with numbered pages and title page that lists the title and year play was written ONLY. Please omit your name from script. Do NOT send other biographical information or reviews. All scripts must be submitted on 8-1/2” X 11” white paper, typewritten on one side of the paper and double-spaced appropriately. Scripts MUST be bound together. PLEASE NO PAPERCLIPS, RUBBERBANDS AND NO RING OR SPIRAL BINDINGS OF ANY KIND! Scripts will NOT be returned.
SEND ALL MATERIALS TO:
METLIFE NUESTRAS VOCES NATIONAL PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 2007
Repertorio Español
138 East 27^th Street
New York, New York 10016

Performing Arts

May 2008 - Mesa Arts Center Foundation continues free-rent theater program for local arts groups
MESA, AZ: The Mesa Arts Center Foundation, in cooperation with the Mesa Arts Center, is continuing to offer a limited number of “free-rent” dates in the Mesa Arts Center’s theaters. The dates will be available for use by local non-profit organizations who want to present arts and cultural education programs during the 2008/09 season. Not-for-profit educational institutions are also eligible for this offering. The Foundation is currently soliciting proposals from local arts groups for its Arts and Cultural Education Sponsorship (“ACES”) Program. Priority will be given to applications received by July 1, 2008. An application is available at www.mesaartscenter.com/foundation.htm., or e-mail the request to newmacaz@aol.com. Sponsorships will be available for a single, daytime presentation on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday next season. The Foundation will sponsor the theater rental costs and facility restoration fees that are normally charged for groups performing at the Mesa Arts Center. Technical and front of the house staff service fees will be the responsibility of the successful applicants. The selection of sponsorship recipients for next season will be made solely by the Mesa Arts Center Foundation.

April 2008 – The Live Art Falmouth website has gone live at www.liveartfalmouth.com
Also see the Live Art Falmouth myspace and forum: www.myspace.com/liveartshow Forum: Live Art Debate in Cornwall http://forums.myspace.com/t/3867660.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewthread The forum has been set-up to enable dialogue and debate surrounding Live Art practice and specifically to discuss its presence within the arts in Cornwall and the South West. We would like to invite you to use this space as a platform to speak about your experience/s of Live Art and performance based practice and what it means to you. Live Art Falmouth (LAF) is an annual, two-day festival of live art. It developed in direct response to a growing need from students and artists within the region for an open, experimental platform and critical dialogue for live and performative work. LAF took place for the first time in June 2007. A team of students from University College Falmouth in the UK, alumni and Penzance based curators Andy Whall and Delpha Hudson of Art Surgery collaborated in the development and curation of the event, the first of its kind in Cornwall. More than 35 international, regional, and student artists contributed to an innovative programme of live and performance art, including interactive video installation, cutting edge technology, live VJ-ing, video screening of performance based video work, sound/sonic art performances and an artist led discussion. This two-day platform featured artists ranging from the emerging to the established, those working locally to internationally, including University College Falmouth student artists and alumni. This year, LAF08 is shaped by a committed team of student artists from UCF and from Dartington College of Arts, local artists and UCF alumni Paul Carter and Alexandra Zierle managing and mentoring the project. Please forward this to anyone you feel may be interested. Email: admin@liveartfalmouth.com; alexandrazierle@hotmail.com Web: www.liveartfalmouth.com

April 2008 – Center Dance Ensemble will hold auditions for 2008-9 Season
Center Dance Ensemble, the resident modern dance company at the Herberger Theater Center, will hold auditions for dancers for the 2008-09 season on Saturday, May 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Dance Theater West studio, 3925 E. Indian School Rd. The company is seeking advanced ballet and/or modern dancers, both male and female. These are paid positions for the 2008-09 season; rehearsals start in September. To register for the audition class, and for more information, contact Frances Cohen, artistic director, 602-997-9027.

Visual Arts

May 2008 – Join the Joyce Gordon Photography Network
The Joyce Gordon Photography Network has officially launched! Several photographers have already joined what we believe will rapidly become the premier global photographer network. Our community contains links to important articles, festivals, and forums that will help photographers stay on top of the latest fine art photography news and developments. Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the exclusive portal to the fine art photography industry. Members create their own community and interact with peers through forums, blogs, and virtual exhibits. Each community has an image gallery that supports virtual events, allowing photographers to show images and video creations. Sign up now for this free network and begin meeting photographers across the globe!! Click here to join: http://joycegordongallery.ning.com/?xgi=8idU82J

May 2008 - Dinnerware Artspace is organizing a new artist cooperative exhibition gallery called Central Arts Collaborative.
The gallery will exhibit primarily member-created artwork in a variety of mediums. The gallery will be organized around a membership of artists who will contribute monthly dues. Members conduct, and coordinate artist receptions, maintain the gallery, and participate in keeping the gallery open during agreed upon hours. Who is interested in being a member of Tucson's newest artist cooperative on East Congress Street? History: In the 80's and 90's there were two artist cooperatives in downtown Tucson. One of them was called Central Arts Collective. They eventually disbanded. Dinnerware is looking to bring more arts activities to East Congress by resurrecting a new and improved Central Arts Collaborative Gallery with new members and renewed energy. For more information, contact Dinnerware Artspace at dinnerware@dinnerwarearts.com

May 2008 – 2008 International Peace Corps Show
Deadline May 29, 2008. The Center for Fine Art Photography in cooperation with Beet Street, will be hosting a show of photographs created by Peace Corps Volunteers during its long history. The 2008 Peace Corps Exhibition will take place in Fort Collins, Colorado during the International Peace Corps Reunion. Selected images will be exhibited in the Center's gallery during the reunion, August 20 - August 30, 2008 and on the Center's website for two additional years. There are also plans for a traveling exhibition. Full call for entries and instructions for online submission available at: http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2008PEaceCorps/corps.asp

May 2008 – All Things Horses Photography Show
Deadline June 18, 2008. From Appaloosas to Zebras, country roaming to carousel rotating are welcome to this call for entry. Images of working horses, wild horses, dressage, tack, anything related to the life of our equine friends is welcome. Full call for entries and instructions for online submission available at: http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2008horses/horses.asp.

May 2008 – 2008 International Exhibit of Fine Art Photography
Deadline: July 15, 2008. 2008 International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography will spotlight images from around the world. All subjects are eligible. Full call for entries and instructions for online submission available at: http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2008international/international.asp

May 2008 –Our Environment: the Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Deadline August 18, 2008. Our Environment; the Good, Bad and the Ugly, will tell a story of the human foot print left on this earth. This exhibition is for those who consider themselves nature conversationalists and just photographers with a conscious. It's time to go green. As with all of our juried shows with the exception of the Peace Corp Show, the exhibitions are open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur, photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Information and online submissions at The Center for Fine Art Photography at www.c4fap.org or email questions to exhibitions@c4fap.org.

Mary 2008 – Newark Arts Alliance seeking submissions for “The Ego Show”
The Newark Arts Alliance, in Newark, Delaware, will be holding "The Ego Show" from Sept. 5 - Oct. 11, 2008 at their new gallery space at 276 E. Main Street. This is an all-media show open to US artists 18 and over, juried by Ryan Grover, curator of the Biggs Museum of American Art. Fee is $25 for up to 3 submissions ($15 for NAA members), with a submission deadline of June 20, 2008. The prospectus and submission form are available at www.newarkartsalliance.org/ego.

May 2008 – Sculpture Competition for International Art Literary Magazine
Sculptural Pursuit, International Art Literary Magazine: 5^th annual Art/Literary Competition 2009 for Sculpture, Painting, and Poetry. Theme: A Journey Through The Mind Deadline: postmarked by August 18, 2008. Entry Form/Rules: at www.sculpturalpursuit.com or in the Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 issues of Sculptural Pursuit. Prizes: Featured publication in the magazine.
Grand Prize Award only for Sculpture: Cover Photo with Feature Article and Images in SP.
1^st Place Awards for Sculpture, Painting, and Poetry: Feature Article and Images in SP.
2^nd Place Awards for Sculpture, Painting, and Poetry: Short Article and Images in SP.
3^rd Place Award for Sculpture: Artist Profile and Images in Creative Wisdom, SP’s E-zine

May 2008 – Electronic 4Culture - Call for Artists
4Culture is seeking artworks for Electronic 4Culture (e4c). Walk, drive or ride by - e4c will offer a high quality, high visibility venue for the exhibition of dynamic electronic artworks by media artists and projects intrinsic to 4Culture's work. Twenty media works or media proposals will be selected for presentation through this electronic gallery. Media artists working in all genres are encouraged to apply. e4c is located adjacent to Gallery4Culture facing Prefontaine Place South in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Visit www.4culture.org for application guidelines.

May 2008 – 4^th Friday ArtWalk, Mesa Riverview
A new and exciting ArtWalk is being kicked off on May 23, 2008 from 6 - 9PM. The East Valley Art Guild, known for creating upscale art events, has chosen Mesa Riverview Center as the home for the monthly Fourth Friday ArtWalk. Juried artists will display original arts and crafts, including painting, sculpture, glasswork, and photography. The East Valley Art Guild is proud to be the one of the organizers of this new high profile arts event. Mesa Riverview is a 250-acre development conveniently located along the Rio Salado corridor near ASU and Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa where Dobson Road and Loop 202 converge. The Artwalk is held in the Theater District of Mesa Riverview. Artists interested in displaying their original art at the new 4^th Friday ArtWalk can find registration information at www.eastvalleyartguild.com or email Guild president Ron Floyd at rfloydaz@cox.net .

May 2008 – Opportunity for women visual artists
From Our Perspective, a national women’s art exhibition sponsored by the Oakland Community College Womencenter, Farmington Hills, Mi., is accepting digital entries, with a deadline of August 1^st. This juried exhibit will feature women artists and will include two- and three-dimensional works of art. The Juror, Susan Goethel Cambell, lives and works in Detroit, Mi. and has work in many public and private collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, The New York Public Library, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Toledo Museum of Art and The University of Michigan Special Collections Library. Fee: $25 for up to 3 works. Awards: Best of Show $800.00, President’s Award $250.00 and a Purchase Prize of $250.00 (for smaller pieces). To view full prospectus, and to upload images online, go to www.oaklandcc.edu/womencenter/artshow.htm. Exhibit runs Sept. 18-Oct. 10 2008. Please contact Arlene Frank with any questions at womenart@oaklandcc.edu.

April 2008 – Dinnerware Artspace Call to Artists
Dinnerware Artspace is organizing a new artist cooperative exhibition gallery called Central Arts Collaborative. The gallery will exhibit primarily member-created artwork in a variety of mediums. The gallery will be organized around a membership of artists who will contribute monthly dues. Members conduct, and coordinate artist receptions, maintain the gallery, and participate in keeping the gallery open during agreed upon hours. Who is interested in being a member of Tucson's newest artist cooperative on East Congress Street? History: In the 80's and 90's there were two artist cooperatives in downtown Tucson. One of them was called Central Arts Collective. They eventually disbanded. Dinnerware is looking to bring more arts activities to East Congress by resurrecting a new and improved Central Arts Collaborative Gallery with new members and renewed energy. For more information, contact Dinnerware Artspace at dinnerware@dinnerwarearts.com

April 2008 – “Photography Re-Imagined at Tilt Gallery
Tilt Gallery is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Juried Alternative & Historical Process Show "Photography Re-Imagined". August 15th – September 19th, 2008 Reception: Friday, August 15th, 2008 (6-10pm) Closing Reception: Friday, September 19th, 2008 (6-10pm) Deadline for Submissions: All entries must be received by 5pm on June 16th, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be sent the week of July 14th. Framed work needs to arrive at the gallery no later than August 4th, 2008. Juror: Christopher James, an internationally known artist and photographer whose paintings and alternative process images have been exhibited in galleries and museums in this country and abroad. Christopher, after 13 years at Harvard University, is currently Professor and Chair of Photography at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Eligibility: All prints made using an alternative process are eligible and the exhibition is open to all subject matter. Examples of acceptable processes are albumen, collotype, kallitype, Lazertran, anthotype, Ziatype, carbon, Argyrotype, cyanotype, daguerreotype, gum bichromate, salted paper, photogravure, platinum and palladium, van dyke, hand applied emulsions, wet-plate collodion, and combinations of all of the above. No digital, c-prints, Polaroid or solvent transfers, or gelatin silver prints will be accepted unless combined with an alternative process. For further questions regarding eligible processes e-mail info@tiltgallery.com. Work should have been completed in the last three years. Entry Fee: $30 for three images. Send any additional images for $5.00 per image. Check or money order accepted; make check payable to Tilt Gallery. How to Enter: Jurying will be from digital images only. Minimum of three images per artist. Any additional images can be sent for $5.00 each. Submit Jpeg files on CD only. Files should be 150dpi and no larger than 1000 pixels in the longest dimension. Title each image file with your first and last name, then the image number and the title of the piece, which should correspond to the submission form (example: BobSmith_1_Title, BobSmith_2_Title…). All submission forms must be typed. Images on CD must accurately represent the work being submitted. Tilt Gallery retains the right to reject any work that is not accurately represented by the CD. CDs will not be returned. Award: First place will receive $250 and the artist’s winning piece will be included in a Tilt Gallery Retrospective Show, second place will receive $150, and third place will receive $100. If you need any further assistance or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@tiltgallery.com or via telephone at (602)716-5667.

April 2008 – “Green Light” national juried exhibition for emerging artists with disabilities
Call for Entries – “Green Light”, a national juried exhibition for emerging artists with disabilities (living in the U.S.), ages 16-25 sponsored by VSA arts & Volkswagen of America, Inc. Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2008 (midnight, MST) 15 Artists to receive a total of $60,000 in cash awards. No entry fee. All applicants will be notified by Friday, August 22, 2008. VSA arts, under generous sponsorship from Volkswagen of American, Inc., launched the seventh call for entries to identify emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. Fifteen (15) finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 in cash awards that is distributed as follows: $20,000 grand prize, $10,000 first award, $6,000 second award, and 12 awards of excellence in the amount of $2,000. Finalists will be honored at an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill during the Fall of 2008, and their artwork will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibition that debuts at the Smithsonian during September 2008. To learn more about last year's program, visit: www.vsarts.org/driven.
This year's theme, "Green Light", challenges artists to pinpoint the motivation behind their work and the infinite possibilities that creativity provides. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three (3) years. Eligible media include: paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil or charcoal), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or woodcuts), photography, computer generated prints and two-dimensional mixed media. Virtually any media that may be represented in two-dimensions. Artwork should not exceed 60 inches in either direction. NEW THIS YEAR: Sculpture and time-based media (video, film etc.) will also be considered. Sculpture should not exceed 24 inches in any direction. For additional information and to access the online application, please visit: www.vsarts.org/VWcall. Alternative formats of the application are available upon request. Inquiries should be directed to:
VSA arts & Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Attn: Jennifer Wexler
818 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
phone 800.933.8721 x3885
fax 202.429.0868
email: JCWexler@vsarts.org

April 2008 – 2008 Best of the West and National Small Sculpture
Invitationals description and submission information can be viewed at: www.artandsculpture.us Deadline for submissions is September 1, 2008. Contact information: jana@fedderly.com

April 2008 – Call to Artists: "big ideas SMALL FRAMES"
Exhibition dates: June 7-July 19, 2008
Deadline for Submission: May 16, 2008
-Artwork must be 14" x 16" or smaller.
-Open to all Arizona artists.
-Maximum of 3 images in all mediums to be considered.
-Juried by Dinnerware Artspace staff.
-All artworks must be for sale.
-All artwork must remain on exhibit for the duration of the exhibit.
-Artists receive 50% of retail sales, 50% goes to Dinnerware Artspace. Proceeds support Dinnerware in providing quality exhibition space for local artists. "big ideas SMALL FRAMES" opens on the evening of the Central Tucson Gallery Association's Summer Art Cruise. Details: Include in your email a numbered list with title, dimensions, and medium corresponding to each image. Include your name and phone number. You can also deliver a CD to Dinnerware, 264 E. Congress. At minimum, images should be jpegs at 150dpi, 6" minimum on the long side. Artists will be notified by email Tuesday, May 20th, 2008. Deliver accepted works Tues-Wed, June 3-4, 10am-5pm, or by appointment. Pick-up artworks: July 22-23, 10am-5pm, or by appointment. Artist Reception: June 7, 2008, 7-9pm. Questions, please contact Dinnerware Artspace at Dinnerware@DinnerwareArts.com, or call 792-4503.

April 2008 – City of Avondale seeking seeking submissions for public art piece
Deadline June 16, 2008 Call to Artists for Culturally Significant Public Art Piece: The City of Avondale AZ is seeking submissions for a public art piece to be installed in Sernas Plaza, which adjoins the new Old Town Library on Western Avenue. The piece must celebrate Avondale’s ethnic and culturally diverse heritage and secondarily recognize the learning and literary environment of the library courtyard. The project budget is $20,000 and submittals will be juried by the Avondale Municipal Art Committee. For a complete call to artist submittal instruction packet contact the City of Avondale via email rhill@avondale.org or call 623-333-1012.

April 2008 - Call For Submissions: PLEASE TOUCH, AGAIN!
Exhibit dates: August 21 - November 9, 2008
Submission Deadline: July 10, 2008
Tohono Chul Park is looking for artists working in all media to submit their work for an upcoming exhibit entitled, “Please Touch Again”. The artwork must be completely touchable and durable, having tactile or perhaps sound qualities. Artists may contact Peggy Hazard, Assistant Curator of Exhibits, at 742-6455 ext. 217 for information on submitting work for the exhibit. Submission forms can be downloaded at the Tohono Chul Park website, www.tohonochulpark.org. “Please Touch, Again” is the third in a series of award-winning, hands-on exhibits at Tohono Chul Park. The series is intended to give everyone a unique opportunity to experience art using multiple senses, reaching out to people in the community who have vision loss. Labels for the exhibit will be provided in large print and Braille, and Tohono Chul Park plans to provide audio-described tours as well. A reception with the artists will be a part of the October 24 Park After Dark event. About Tohono Chul Park: Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest’s center where nature, art, and culture connect. Educational programs, art, and cultural exhibits, nature trails, gardens, and special events offer the visitor the opportunity to experience the desert and all its treasurers. For more information on the Park, please call (520) 742-6455, visit our website www.tohonochulpark.org, or visit us in person at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, one stoplight west of the intersection at Oracle and Ina.

April 2008 - Open Call for Photographers, Joyce Gordon Gallery
Glimpses in Time, International Juried Photography Exhibit in honor of James Van Der Zee. To promote the art of photography and pay tribute to extraordinary photographers throughout history the Joyce Gordon Gallery invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to enter up to two of their photographic images for the international juried photography exhibition. The top award recipient will receive a solo exhibition at the Joyce Gordon Gallery. Entry forms and submission guidelines can be found at: www.joycegordonphotographygallery.com. This year’s juried exhibition pays tribute to the life and art of James Van Der Zee, an American born photographer, who captured the most comprehensive documentation of the Harlem Renaissance. His experimentation with double exposures and retouching negatives allowed him to articulate a vision of a period in time that influenced generations of artists throughout the globe. About the Juror: Steven Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Steven Wirtz Gallery (San Francisco, California), will be the sole juror. The Steven Wirtz Gallery has been open since 1972 and is among the most established galleries in California with a strong focus on photography.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline - July 1, 2008
Selection Notification - July 9, 2008
Opening Reception - August 1, 2008
Submission Fee: $30 (USD) A portion of the submission fees will benefit 7 Tepees Youth Program's camera club (San Francisco, California)

April 2008 – Scottsdale Public Art Program Call to Artists
Request for Proposals (RFP) Temporary Artworks for the CBRE Bell Tower Partnership. New Exhibition Space @ the Bell Tower of the CBRE Building @ Scottsdale Civic Center Pre-submission Reception: April 25, 2008 Application Deadline: May 16, 2008 (received by 5:00 pm) Budget: up to $6,000 per project Up to 3 projects for fiscal year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 The Scottsdale Public Art Program seeks artists or artist teams to create a temporary public artwork for the Bell Tower at Civic Center Mall. The ideal artwork is one which is an unexpected and delightful encounter for visitor to the site.
Project Background and Description: The Scottsdale Public Art Program in partnership with CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is launching this project to create a dynamic changing attraction at one of the main entry ways to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall— 21 acres of beautiful lush open public space that runs eastward from Brown Ave to 75^thStreet and southward from 1^stAvenue to 2^ndStreet in downtown Scottsdale. It is an ideal opportunity for either an emerging or experienced artist who would like to further develop a piece that can engage a variety of audiences and add to the arts experience and compliment the sense of place of the civic center. The exhibition space for the commissioned art works is a “bell tower” located at 7380 E. 2^ndStreet, a building complex owned by CBRE, just outside the offices of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, including the Scottsdale Public Art Program.
Selection Process & Timeline: An artist-selection panel will be convened to evaluate artists’ proposal submissions. Artists should be available for a phone interview by the selection panel per request by the Project Manager. Selection criteria include: the applicant’s professional qualifications; applicability and thoroughness of submitted proposal; artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials; and proven ability to undertake projects of a similar scope.
April 25, 2008 Reception at the Orange Table, 6-8pm, RSVP
May 16, 2008 Deadline for response to RFQ (received by 5:00 pm)
Mid May 2008 Initial Artist Selection Panel Meeting (subject to change)
Late May 2008 Finalist Interviews
July 1, 2008 Installation of first selected commission (subject to change)
Eligibility: Any artist or artist team who will be able to be present for installation, maintenance and de-installation of the project is eligible to apply. Application Delivery:
Proposals due by 5:00 pm, MST, 16 May 2008 at:
Scottsdale Public Art Program
Request for Proposals: CBRE Bell Tower Partnership
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 The application should be packaged in such a manner that the sealed envelope clearly reflects the project name(s) and the Applicant’s name and address. All materials submitted become the property of the Scottsdale Public Art Program and will not be returned unless a self-addressed and stamped envelope, with sufficient postage, is provided. The Scottsdale Public Art Program will make every effort to protect submitted materials; however, it will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

Application Content (submit materials in the following order): 1) Cover letter (typed, 2 page maximum): clearly identify the name of the project(s) you’re applying for. Include a description of the artist’s approach to public art, highlighting relevant past experience including collaboration with community members, design professionals, and/or others in the design and installation of a public art project. (1 copy) 2) A professional résumé (2 pages maximum): teams must submit a résumé for each member. (1 copy) 3) References (at least 3): include contact name and phone number. (1 copy) 4) Proposal Summary (Note: It is not necessary to answer the questions in a Q&A format, however please ensure that all issues listed are addressed): (1 copy) a. Concept: What do you want your artwork to look like? How do you want the piece to interact with the viewer? What are the main concepts behind it? b. Execution: Explain your proposed time requirements, process, and medium.

c. Fabrication & Installation: Describe the anticipated fabrication and installation needs for the temporary art. Be sure to include information that will help facilitate the artistic integrity of your work: i. Describe how the art will fit into the space without posing any threat or barrier to pedestrians in the area. ii. How much approximately will the art piece weigh (note: there will be a maximum allowable weight determined by an engineer which is not yet known at this time)? iii. Describe how you envision the installation requirements: what sort of attachments will you need? Will you need to use the ground plane, the pillars or the wall? iv. Describe the electrical requirements (explain to the extent that you are knowledgeable. The artist will not be required to determine exact specifications, but must be clear on the desired effect. Specifications will be refined later by what is available). v. Describe special equipment or other needs. vi. What are any public safety requirements?
d. (Optional) Drawings, sketches, models, examples, etc to further explain your proposed concept.

5) Visual support materials: a. Photographic slides: 10 – 20 slides (35mm) of recent work. Slides must be in a clear plastic slide sheet; each slide must be labeled with the artist’s name, the top clearly marked with an arrow pointing upwards, and a number to correspond with an accompanied annotated slide list (typed, 1 copy, 2 pages maximum). The slide list must be provided with the artist’s name, title or location of work, medium, date of work, dimensions and the corresponding slide number.
OR b. Digital materials: 10 – 20 digital images or Powerpoint slides of recent work on CD (must be readable by PC’s). Images must be titled to correspond with an accompanied annotated image list (typed, 1 copy, 2 pages maximum), including artist’s name, title or location of work, medium, date of work, dimensions and corresponding image number. 6) S.A.S.E (optional—self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of application materials). NOTE: Please do not submit digital copies of requested paper documents (#1-4). The Scottsdale Public Art Program reserves the right to refuse any entries, and is not responsible for loss of or damages to application materials. For Further Information: All questions regarding this Request for Proposals are to be directed to Jana Weldon, Senior Project Manager at 480.874.4684 or janaw@sccarts.org and/or Kirstin Van Cleef, Project Assistant at 480.994.2787x1716 or kirstinv@sccarts.org.

April 2008 – New School in Surprise/Waddell AZ Seeking Mural Artists
Mountain View School is a new school in the Dysart Unified School District. The Parent Teacher Organization PTO is seeking artists to paint murals or work with our students to paint murals in our school. For more information, contact Joel Knorr, Principal at joel.knorr@dysart.org. Mountain View is located in the town of Waddell, west of Glendale, AZ.

April 2008 – Gallery 527 seeking artists
Gallery 527 in Jerome is looking for a few great artists. Painting, ceramics, glass, metal and furniture are all wanted. Work 3 days a month at the gallery, monthly fee required. Artist receives 90% of sale. Nice camaraderie in this evolving gallery. Coming into our best time of year. Call Donna at 649-2277.

April 2008 – Cartoon Artist Wanted
I need an artist to do cartoon drawings for a comic strip that will appear in newspapers across the country. This is a humorous, one panel strip, in the genre that would include The Far Side and F Minus. I will provide the text and ideas for the layout. This is a long-term project partnership. Please respond ASAP with an email describing your interest and samples of cartoon drawings. Thank you.
Paul A. Jozef,
8115 N. 18th St., Suite 128
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-674-0130

April 2008 – Marin Museum of Contemporary Art 2008 Fall National Juried Exhibition
“Realities and Illusions”, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art’s 2008 Fall National Juried Exhibition is open to all United States resident artists 18 and older. You are invited to submit up to five digital images of your original art works done in the past three years, in the following media: oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, drawing, sculpture, photography, or mixed media. Video and films are not accepted. Theme: representational, abstract and/or imagined art works. Deadline: 7/07/08. Juror: Kenneth Baker, Art Critic San Francisco Chronicle. Please download Prospectus and Entry Form at: www.marinmoca.org or e-mail info@marinmoca.org Phone: 415-506-0137.

April 2008 – Berkeley Art Center’s 25^th Annual National Juried Exhibition
JURIED@BAC, the Berkeley Art Center¹s prestigious 25th annual national juried exhibition, August 24- October 12, 2008. Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media. Submission deadline June 11, 2008 (slide or .jpeg) Jurors: Catherine Clark, Catherine Clark Gallery, SF and JoAnne Northrup, Senior Curator, San Jose Museum of Art. Cash prizes. Prospectus available: www.berkeleyartcenter.org, for more information e-mail jill@berkeleyartcenter.org or call (510) 644-6893. Or, send a SASE to BAC, 1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.

March 2008 – Call for Entries: 28^thAnnual National Juried Fine Art Competition.
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is currently accepting entries for its 28^th annual juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place 2008. Open to all U.S. artists ages 18 and older working in the following media: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. $25 entry fee covers submission of slides or CD of up to three works; additional works $5 each. Cash awards available. Juror: Amanda Cooper, Curator of Exhibitions, The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL. Entries must be postmarked by June 6, 2008; exhibition runs September 19-October 17, 2008. For a free prospectus, send SASE to: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 506 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901, 706-722-5495, ghia@ghia.org, or visit http://www.ghia.org/exhibit.html to download in .pdf format.

March 2008 – Call for Entries for the 2008 Art Kudos International Juried Competition
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2008.
Artshow.com is currently accepting entries for the 4th annual Art Kudos Competition. Open to all artists 18 and older. Cash awards totaling $3,400. Juror: Pang-Chieh Hsu, recipient of the prestigious Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship and an instructor at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Selected finalists will appear in an online exhibition at www.artkudos.com beginning August 15th. $30 for 3 images (slides, photos, JPEGs, or TIFFs). Please visit www.artshow.com/artKudos for details and an entry form.

March 2008 - OPUS6IX Call to Artists
22 W. 7th Eugene, Oregon 97401 541-393-0743. OPUS6IX.com
Call to Artists: The Athlete Defined: The Fire In the Torch, The Athlete Defined, Athletics and the Human Soul. Eugene Oregon is hosting the 2008 United States Track and Field Olympic Trials between June 27th and July 6th, 2008. The trials coincide with the well-attended Eugene Bach Festival and precede the large draw Oregon Country Fair and will bring over seventy-five thousand people to Eugene. We encourage artists to examine the nature of both athletics and athletes, and the Olympic movement with its history and competitions. Artists are encouraged to work freely around the three central themes above. The show promises great prestige, exposure, and sales opportunity for any artist. OPUS6IX Art Gallery in Eugene Oregon will select works from all artists nationally and internationally in painting, sculpture, drawing and mixed media. No photography please. Artists may submit work for consideration in any of the categories. It is likely, that only one work will be accepted from each artist. Consideration fees for three slides or digital images will be $30, additional images @$10/image. Prizes will be awarded by a jury in $1000, $500, and $250 amounts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Current OPUS artists work will be considered at no charge. Larger work and installations will be considered, of course, but shipping and space limitations will enter into the selection process. Work may be submitted in digital format via email or disc sent to the attention of show curator, Joseph Blum at http://www.OPUS6IX.com. Selected work will need to be on hand at the gallery no later than May 15, 2008. Prize winners will be announced at a reception June 25th, 2008. Submissions will be accepted via email or CD. Selected works will be offered for sale and also be judged for prizes awarded by a select panel of judges. Selected works will be exhibited during the grand opening June 25th. For prospectus, go to: http://www.OPUS6IX.com and click on "Athlete Defined Prospectus” Or write to: OPUS6IX Art Gallery, 22 W. 7th Eugene, Oregon 97401 and include a sase.

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