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Artist Tax Preparation – ARIVA, a non-profit organization focused on financial literacy and tax preparation services, continues to demonstrate its commitment to self-employed artists in the Bronx by offering free tax preparation to artists who live in the borough. Volunteers specially trained in the tax issues pertinent to artists will be available to prepare tax returns for qualified individuals. There is no charge for this service, and no appointments are necessary. Those taking part in this program need to bring with them: (1) Proof of identification and Social Security card for everyone being claimed; (2) W2 or 1099 forms for all work paid for in 2007; (3) If claiming child care expenses, documentation and child care provider tax ID number; (4) Any other tax related documentation received. If you have small business revenues and expenses related to your work as an artist, please bring all documentation, including bank and credit card statements and receipts with you when you want to have your taxes prepared. Note: Spouse must be present for joint filings. ARIVA’s tax preparation program is geared to residents with an annual income of $40,000 or less for a household. Our Tax Preparation Hours are Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm–7:30pm, and Saturday from 10:00am–4:00pm. ARIVA is located at 69 East 167th Street, 2nd Floor (corner of Gerard Ave) in the South Bronx and can be contacted at 718-292-2983. The nearest subway stop is the 167th St stop on the 4 train and the 167th St stop on the B/D train. Click here for printable flyer.
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Sell YOUR Artwork & Crafts Online
Contact Luis Pagan if you would like to sell your artwork on eBay or Etsy. Luis Pagan is a local Bronx artist and a successful online seller. He developed a company to assist artists who want to sell their artwork online, gain 24/7 exposure and make money from their craft. Visit the company’s website for more details: http://www.ebronx.net or call (718) 684-3919.
Women’s Studio Center for Writers and Artists
Located in Long Island City (21-25 44th Avenue), the Women’s Studio Center, is a not-for-profit fine art studio and writing room offering visual arts and writing classes and events. The center was founded in 1998 on the principle that artists and writers need a safe, nurturing, and professional environment in order to make the best art possible.
- The Writing Room is equipped with a conference table for meetings and workshops, high-speed wireless internet access, a growing library (including books on publishing, reference and grammar, criticism and theory, and books by women authors), as well as comfortable reading chairs. We also have subscriptions to Writers Digest, The Writer, Poets & Writers, The New Yorker, and The Paris Review.The Main Room (1000+ square feet) encapsulates the center’s ideal of a “professional environment” for artists to make you feel as if you were working in your own personal studio or even your home.
- The Instructors will work wit you on your level -- whether you are just entering the creative realm or have been making art or writing for years.
Learn more about the center by calling 718-361-5649, e-mailing wsc586@aol.com, or visiting www.womenstudiocenter.org.
EVER THOUGHT OF HAVING YOUR OWN SHOW? Well you are in luck! Because here at Bronxnet we can help you make that dream into a reality. It’s easy just take our Field or Studio Production Class.For more information, call: 718-960-1189 or check us out on the web at www.bronxnet.org.
SYNTHETIC ZERO SEEKS VISUAL ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS, AND EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO AND FILM FOR THEIR NEXT EVENT. The next Synthetic Zero events are coming up for this fall (exact time and place TBD, most likely in Tribeca in October, and possibly also in the Bronx). We will be showing film/video, visual art, music, and performance. Please see http://www.syntheticzero.com/events/ for updates. We are looking for visual artists, performers, musicians, and experimental video and film for the event. If you are interested in exhibiting or know people who might want to show their work, please email mitsu@syntheticzero.com. If you wish to submit film/video, please mail it to: Mitsu Hadeishi, 220 E 134th Street, #5A (14), New York NY 10451. Preferred formats are DVD (PAL or NTSC) or VHS (NTSC only). If you would like to submit in a different format, please email me beforehand. For additional information, visit Synthetic Zero’s website or call 718-401-9347.
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ANNUAL OPEN CALL FOR NEW COMMISSIONS: Art in General (NYC) is a nonprofit organization that assists artists with the production and presentation of new work. It changes in response to the needs of artists and informs and engages the public about their work. Each year we hold an exciting open call for artists in the New York City area to propose potential exhibitions or projects. Art in General facilitates the production and exhibition of artist’s proposed projects, shifting its mode of support (whether technical, social, academic or as yet undefined) according to what is required for the full realization of their art work. The open call period for 2008 will last until 11:59 pm Monday March 31st. If you would like to submit a proposal, go to our open call website, read all the guidelines, restrictions and Frequently Asked Questions, then create your profile and get to work! The annual open call is not designed to respond to a given theme, site, or moment. It is open-ended with the intention of inviting artists to profoundly explore their individual interests, and for them to develop a proposal that is in principle rooted in their ongoing or burgeoning interests. Art in General is interested in commissioning works that are creative, inventive, and that propose critical and imaginative approaches to content and form. The selection process also takes into account the many and diverse artistic practices that artist develop and make use of today, with the purpose of presenting various ways of being, experiencing, and working in the world. Art in General has a different relationship to each artist, and thus to each project. To intellectually and logistically address the artist’s project proposal, Art in General acts primarily as a catalyst, sometimes as a co-producer, and other times as the starting point of a larger, long-term artistic endeavor. The open call period for 2008 will last until 11:59 pm Monday Mar 31, 2008.
DIRECT ART MAGAZINE V.15: SlowArt Productions (Hudson, NY) This is the eighth annual competition for publication in Volume 15 of Direct Art Magazine, Fall/Winter 2008 issue. Direct Art is distributed in the US by COMAG Marketing Group, the distributors of Art News and Art in America, to bookstores throughout the US including Barnes and Nobles and Borders. The twenty six awards include the covers of magazine, feature articles and full page displays. The competition is open to all artists working in any media. For prospectus, e-mail slowart@aol.com or click here to print from. Postmark Deadline: Mar 31, 2008.
RHIZOME'S 2009 COMMISSIONS CYCLE IS NOW OPEN: This year we will commission seven new art works with awards ranging from $3000-$5000. This year, Rhizome has expanded our scope, formerly focused strictly on Internet-based art to encompass the broad range of practices that fall under new media art. This includes projects that creatively engage new and networked technologies, as well as works that reflect on the impact of these tools and media in a variety of forms. With this expanded format, commissioned works can take the final form of online works, performance, video, installation or sound art. Projects can be made for the context of the gallery, the public, the web or networked devices. We encourage you to get involved and spread the word! For more information, click Commissions Program. Click here for Submission and Voting Procedures. Proposal Deadline: Midnight Mar 31, 2008.
XERIC FOUNDATION COMIC BOOK SELF-PUBLISHERS GRANT PROGRAM (US &Canada): Amount: Up to $5000. Eligible Applicants: Comic book artists who are citizens or residents in the United States and Canada. Agency/Department: Xeric Foundation, 351 Pleasant St. #214, Northampton, MA 01060. 413-585-0671. xericgrant@aol.com. Summary: Funding supports comic book artists as they attempt to self-publish their work. Grants can be used for the physical production and distribution of artistic work including printing, color separation, photocopying, solicitation, shipping, advertising, and securing an ISBN number or domain name. Click here for detailed information. Closing Date: Mar 31, 2008. (Listed: 02/01/08)
CALL FOR WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM ANY COUNTRY: Juried by Roy DeCarava. The juror of selection and awards is Roy DeCarava, Hunter College. For a prospectus, send a SASE to Photography, The Pen and Brush, 16 E. 10th St., New York, NY, 10003. Juried Photography Exhibition The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC). Exhibition dates are May 1 – 25. Juror of selection and awards is Roy DeCarava, Hunter College. In 2006, Mr. DeCarava was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts by President Bush at the White House. E-mail questions to info@penandbrush.org. Founded in 1894, the Pen and Brush is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to women in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Entry Deadline: Apr 4, 2008.
JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC). Open to Women Photographers from any country. Exhibition dates are May 1 - 25. Juror of selection and awards is Roy DeCarava, Hunter College. In 2006, Mr. DeCarava was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts by President Bush at the White House. For a prospectus, send a SASE to Photography, The Pen and Brush, 16 E. 10th St., New York, NY, 10003. Email questions to info@penandbrush.org. Founded in 1894, the Pen and Brush is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to women in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Entry Deadline: Apr 4, 2008.
BURLINGTION COUNTY COLLEGE SCULPTURE GARDEN: Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) Burlington County College Sculpture Garden invites sculptors over 18 years of age to submit works for the 21st Annual Sculpture Garden Exhibition. Works must be free-standing and able to withstand changing weather conditions. There is a $10 entry fee for three pieces, and artists may submit up to three views of each work. Selected sculptures will be exhibited for a period of one year, with installation in August, 2008. Artists will receive a $250.00 stipend plus travel expenses and sales of the works will be encouraged. An exhibition catalog will be printed. The competition will be judged by Amy Lipton, Director, The Fields, Art Omni International in Ghent, NY. Click here for prospectus or contact Leslie Kaufman, lesliekaufman@verizon.net. Submission Deadline: Apr 7, 2008.
SUNROOM PROJECT SPACE PROGRAM: Wave Hill’s Visual Arts Program (Bronx, NY) presents the work of contemporary artists who engage in a dialogue with nature, culture and site. New and existing works are exhibited through the Sunroom Project Space Program, Glyndor Gallery, and generated@wavehill. Wave Hill is a public garden and cultural center that is dedicated to celebrating the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, preserving its magnificent views and exploring human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts. Through the sciences and the arts, Wave Hill uses its 28 acres of gardens and woodlands overlooking the Hudson River as both a laboratory and a gallery. Established programs in Horticulture, Environmental Education, Woodland Management and the Arts offer workshops and presentations to a broad-based audience of school children, families, adults, and senior citizens. Over 100,000 visitors enjoy Wave Hill throughout the year. The Sunroom Project Space Program is a venue for New York area emerging artists to develop a special project or new body of work to exhibit in one of the two windowed sunrooms on the ground floor of Glyndor House. Five artists will be selected for solo exhibitions in the spring and fall of 2009. Work in all media will be considered and artists are encouraged to experiment with the parameters of traditional display and exhibition formats. The selected artists will have between 6 and 12 months to develop their ideas and to create new work for the project. The installation period is two days for most slots so the project needs to be installed and de-installed quickly. A meet-the-artist gallery talk will be scheduled for each artist. The selected artists will receive an honorarium of $1,500. The sunroom and sun porch of Glyndor House are both approximately 16’ square and 10.5’ in height. The white sunroom room has very hard plaster walls, with pairs of arched windows on two sides, and arched glass doors that open to the sun porch, the fourth wall has a door to the other galleries. There is a brown ceramic tile floor. The sun porch has windows on two sides with two brick walls, a stone floor, and four skylights. This room is only available for the first period in September. Both rooms have magnificent natural light and cannot be completely darkened for video projection. We do not have drawings of the rooms, but images can be seen on our website. Proposed Exhibition Periods: March 7 – April 19, April 25 – June 7, September 12 – October 25, October 31- December 13, 2009. Eligibility: Open to emerging artists with a record of solid achievement and potential, for whom this opportunity might contribute to professional advancement; and who are not represented by a commercial gallery, not a student, and have not previously shown at Wave Hill. Because we encourage artists to spend time at Wave Hill developing their ideas, artists should live in a 50-mile radius of the Bronx. Application Process: Please visit the Artist Guidelines section of Wave Hill's website to download application forms and read more about the program. At this point we are more interested your approach to working here and how you would like to use the space than the actual outcome of the project. A jury made up of one curator and one artist who has exhibited at Wave Hill will meet with Wave Hill’s curators and review the submissions and develop a short list of artists to meet with, either at Wave Hill or in the artists’ studios. The curators will balance approaches and schedules to make a final selection. Decisions will be made by the end of August 2008 and all artists will be contacted at that time. Interested artists are strongly encouraged to visit Wave Hill before submitting an application. Information sessions with the curator will be held on Sunday, March 9 at 12:30. Please call 718-549-3200 ext. 397, or email sunroomproject@wavehill.org to RSVP. The opening reception for 2008 Sunroom Project artist Jung Eun Park will be held in the gallery following the session, with an artist talk at 2:00pm. Applications with preliminary concepts are due on Apr 11, 2008.
CALL FOR ARTWORK: Locust Grove (Poughkeepsie, NY) has a call for artwork for a 2008-09 Solo Exhibition. Locust Grove, a National Historic Landmark located in Poughkeepsie, New York is seeking contemporary Hudson River School style artwork for exhibition. Locust Grove was the nineteenth-century country estate of Samuel Morse, the artist, founder of the National Academy of Design, and the inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code. In the twentieth century, the estate was owned by Poughkeepsie’s prominent Young family – noted collectors of Hudson River School of Art paintings and the founders of the museum at Locust Grove. Juried by a panel of art professionals by slide or CD/ROM submissions, selected artists will be offered a six-week solo show in the Transverse Gallery at the estate’s elegant Museum Pavilion. Locust Grove encourages artists to develop new works of art for this exhibition opportunity. If selected for a solo show, the images submitted for review do not necessarily have to be among the works exhibited. In an effort to give artists time to prepare, the first solo show offered in this jury process will open end of August 2008 with subsequent exhibition dates continuing through summer 2009. Applications must be received by mail or hand delivered; applications received by email will not be considered. Submission Procedures: to download submission procedures, visit Locust Grove’s website under Calendar of Events 2008 at For questions or to receive the information by mail, contact Ursula Morgan, Director of Public Programs at 845.454.4500 x 17 or by email at u.morgan@lgny.org Website: www.lgny.org. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Apr 14, 2008.
ARTIST/WRITER RESIDENCIES AND FILMFEST PROGRAM 2008 CALL FOR ARTISTS: A.I.R. International Artists Residencies/FilmFest -Summer 2008- Hungary. The Hungarian Multicultural Center is currently accepting applications for the Csopak/Balatonfured - Hungarian International Artist/Writer Residencies and FilmFest Program 2008. Residency Program Dates: Tuesday, May 20; Thursday, June 12; Tuesday, June 17; Thursday, July 10; Tuesday, July 15; Thursday, August 7. FilmFest Program Dates: August 5 & 6. The HMC invites interested visual artists, experimental short film makers and writers to submit application for its residency/FilmFest -2008. Exhibition/FilmFest are arranged at Congress Center, Balatonfured. The program is open to international artists working in all disciplines who are engaged in the research, development or creation of work. For application form or questions regarding the International Artist Residency please write to bszechy@yahoo.com or visit our web site. Submission Deadline for FilmFest: Apr 15, 2008.
WRITER’S DIGEST INTERNATIONAL 16th ANNUAL SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES: Win $3,000 in cash. Gain national exposure for your book. Catch the attention of prospective editors and publishers. Writer's Digest is searching for the best self-published books of the past few years. Whether you're a professional writer, part-time freelancer, or a self-starting student, here's your chance to enter the only competition exclusively for self-published books. The Categories: (1) Mainstream/Literary Fiction, (2) Genre Fiction, (3) Nonfiction, (4) Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age), (5) Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs), (6) Children's Picture books, (7) Middle-Grade/Young Adult books, (8) Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books), (9) Poetry. Click here to enter. Entry Deadline: May 1, 2008.
JURED EXHIBITION FOR WORKS ON CANVAS AND PAPER: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC) Open to Women Artists from any country working in oil/acrylic, water media, pastel, graphics, and mixed media/new media. The deadline for submissions is May 2, and the exhibition dates are May 29 - June 22. The juror of selection and awards is Pamela N. Koob, the curator of the permanent collection and exhibition coordinator at the Art Students League. For a prospectus, send a SASE to Brush, The Pen and Brush, 16 E. 10th St., New York, NY, 10003. Email questions to info@penandbrush.org. Founded in 1894, the Pen and Brush is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to women in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Submission Deadline: May 2, 2008.
OUT OF THE BLUE, A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Out Attleboro Arts Museum (Attleboro MA) May 2008 (Call for Artists Deadline) Out of the Blue A National, Juried Exhibition Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008 The Attleboro Arts Museum invites all artists to work “Out of the Blue.” Artists may submit original work in all mediums and concepts. All work must incorporate the color blue(s) for this national, juried exhibition in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery. Six cash prizes of $100 will be awarded. The color of ocean and sky, blue is often perceived as a constant in our lives. It is frequently seen as trustworthy and dependable, while at the same time, some feel the overuse of blue can be cold, uncaring or melancholy. That said, this pliable color can take a different turn and become a dynamic expression of exhilaration when sparks of electric blues make their mark. Out of the Blue, on display from July 2 - July 25, 2008, pays tribute to the Attleboro Arts Museum 85th anniversary. The Museum's vivid blue identity and trademark – designed to represent energy, opportunity and commitment – serves as the impetus behind this national, juried exhibition. Out of the Blue replaces the Museum’s Small Works exhibition for this anniversary year. Entry Guidelines: Deadline for all entries: May, 23, 2008 CD/hand delivered work, fees and an artist’s statement must arrive at the Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 by this date at 4PM. All mediums and concepts from all artists will be juried. All work must include the color blue(s) and not weigh more than 125 lbs. No size limit for 2D. Entry Fee: (please submit no more than two pieces of art) $18 for up to two pieces for Museum members; $25 for up to two pieces for non-members. All work shipped to Museum must include a $10 handling fee (this fee helps defray costs of the safe packing and handling of your art). Artists are also responsible for all shipping fees. Please enclose adequate postage for the safe return of shipped work. Please make checks payable to the Attleboro Arts Museum. Hand Delivered Entries Accepted: May 22 & May 23, 10-4PM. Entry forms for hand delivered work can be completed at the time of delivery or can be filled out in advance by downloading at www.attleboroartsmuseum.org – click on Out of the Blue. Artists must provide a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for the return of the juror's decision. CD Entries: (1) Please send one CD marked with the artist’s name; (2) CD should contain a maximum of 2 jpegs (except for sculture submissions) and a MS Word document that describes the jpegs as follows: Artist's name, address, city/state/zip, tele, email, title of piece, date, medium, dimensions (h x w x d); (3) Entry forms to accompany CDs can be downloaded at www.attleboroartsmuseum.org – click on Out of the Blue; (4) NOTE: We will accept two views of each submission for sculpture entries. Due to the volume of entires, we cannot return CDs. Notification of Decision: Notification of the juror’s decision will be sent out by mail by June 3, 2008. All artists must provide a SASE. No calls please. Pick-up of Unaccepted Hand Delivered Work: June 5 - June 7, 10-3PM. Installation Requirements for Accepted Work: All 2D work accepted to the exhibition must be framed and /or professionally prepared for installation. No clips or saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Sculpture will be displayed on the Museum's gallery pedestals. Delivery of All Accepted Work: To properly record and install all accepted pieces, all artwork must be delivered between June 3 - 17, 10-3PM (we are closed on Sun & Mon). All work must be marked with your name, address, city/state/zip, phone, email, name of piece, dimensions, & sale price. NOTE: Any delivered work that does not meet the standard of the juror's decision, or is not the actual piece that was accepted, will not be installed and will be returned to the artist. Sales: All artwork sales are subject to the Museum's commission of 30% for members, 40% for non-members. Work does not need to be for sale. Insurance: The Attleboro Arts Museum will insure all work during the date of arrival at the Museum through the stated pickup dates. The maximum insurance coverage is for the artist's value of $2500, with a $500 deductible payable by the artist. The Museum is not responsible for loss in shipping or for work left beyond the required pickup date. Pick-up of Exhibited Work: Sat, July 26 and Tues, July 29, 10-3PM. Return of Work - Shipped by the Museum: US Post Office, UPS and FedEx returns will be shipped by July 29. If you are within driving distance we would appreciate an in-person pick-up. Please enclose adequate postage for the return of your work. For Fed Ex or UPS please send us your acct. # or provide return labels. Call 508.222.2644 x13 in advance of return dates to make special arrangements for the return of work. Out of the Blue Exhibition: July 2 - July 25, 2008 Opening Awards Reception (with live blues guitar): Friday, July 11, 7 – 9:00pm. Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008.
14th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: SOHO20 Chelsea Gallery (NYC) is now accepting submissions for our 14th Annual International Exhibition, juried by internationally renowned artist Chakaia Booker. This exhibition is open to the international community of artists. All work entered must have been completed within the last two years. All media are eligible (gallery space permitting). There will be a juror's award for best in show and the award winner will be featured in a solo show concurrently with the group exhibition of gallery artists. There is a $30 entry-fee for up to 3 works, one image per work. Exhibition dates: July 17 – August 13, 2008. Please visit http://soho20gallery.com/juried.htm or contact us at soho20@verizon.net or 212-367-8994 - for more information. Deadline for slide and CD entries: Jun 1, 2008.
WRITERS & ARTIST FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Throughout the year, Vermont Studio Center (VSC) provides writers and artists the opportunity for intensive studio time in a diverse and supportive community. Fifty residents per month receive a private studio, room, and three meals each day plus access to prominent visiting artists and writers who offer slide presentations, studio visits, and readings. Admission is based on a review of work samples and supporting materials submitted by each applicant. Applicants who wish to be considered for a Full Fellowship must submit their completed applications by one of the three Full Fellowship Application Deadlines (February 15, June 15, and October 1). For each deadline, applications are reviewed by a revolving jury of professional artists and writers, and the Fellowship determinations made. 200 Full Fellowships will be awarded over the coming year and cover the total cost of a four-week Vermont Studio Center residency. Of these Full Fellowships, 50 are based solely on artistic merit; the balance may be based on merit and need or are Special Fellowships available to artists or writers who meet specific criteria (see the list below). 300 VSC Grants and Work Exchange Aid Awards will be given over the coming year based on a combination of merit and need. This assistance may cover up to half the full cost of a four-week residency and is awarded year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. VSC Grants require no work; Work Exchange Aid Awards require assisting with the operation of the community. There are more opportunities for grant and aid assistance available for November through April Residencies. Special Fellowship Awards Available October 1, 2007. The following Special Fellowship Awards are available for the October 1, 2007 deadline. This information is also available on our website. 1. General VSC Fellowships: (All artists and writers); 2. Clowes Award: (4) Four-Week Fellowships for Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Washington artists; 3. Dodge Award: (7) Four Week Fellowships for New Jersey artists and writers; 4. Roland Awards: (4) Four Week Fellowships for Madison, WI artists and writers; 5. "Wheels for Wheels" Award: (1) Four Week Fellowship for artists and writers who use wheelchairs or have other mobility restrictions. Click here to apply. Click here to download an application. Final of Three Full Fellowship Application Deadlines: June 15, 2008.
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13th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Soho Photo Gallery (NYC) announces its 13th annual juried National Photography Competition. The competition is open to U. S. residents at least 18 years of age working in any photography-based medium including digital and mixed. The juror is Charles H. Traub, Chair of MFA Photography Program, School of Visual Arts in New York City. A prospectus with entry form is available on the gallery's website or by sending a stamped, self-addressed # 10 envelope to: Prospectus, 2008 Nat'l Competition, Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White Street, New York, NY 10013. (Listed: 02/01/08)
ABSTRACT & GEOMETRIC: Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL) is calling for original artwork by women in 2-D or 3-D format, including mobiles. Work should be non-objective and based on the use of abstract geometric forms and structures. Please submit images of up to three artworks (and one detail per piece if necessary) plus artist statement. Entry Fee: $24. Juror: Julie Karabenick.
ADIRONDACK CABIN WITH STUDIO SPACE: Highland Valley Cabins (Paradox, NY) Adirondack one-bedroom cabin in beautiful valley, peace, quiet, privacy.Has separate small studio cabin for creative work. Fully equipped, telephone, vegetables from our garden. FALL SPECIAL: $400 wk, $760 2 wks, $1200 mo. joenaomi@bluemoo.net or 518 585-2269.
AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS: African American Scholarships Under-utilized - Pass the Word! African American students are not applying. Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated moneys for scholarship use to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest. No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship. Take the initiative to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it. Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use the se scholarships. (Listed: 02/01/08)
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AGING SERVICES CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Are You Interested in A Career in Aging Services? The Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Longevity is planning to offer a Careers in Aging Workshops during the January 2008 intercession. The four-session workshop is designed to help prospective students understand how to begin and/or establish a career in this growing field by empowering them with self knowledge about their own career preferences and skills set. Suzanne Harwood, a career coach affiliated with the Five O’Clock Guild, one of the nation’s premier career coaching organizations, will lead the workshop. This is a pilot program and space is limited to six students. The workshops fee is $330. Please note that this workshop does not carry any credit hours and is being offered as an enhancement to the certificate program. To register or for more information, contact ltraynor@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-481-3593. Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Longevity of Hunter College/CUNY, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010-2590. www.brookdale.org. (Listed: 10/30/07)
ALIJIRA EMERGE – CALL FOR ENTRY: Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art (Newark, NJ): www.aljira.org Aljira Emerge provides professional opportunities to independent artists living and working in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. This free seminar program is offered in the spring and meets bi-weekly on Saturdays at Aljira in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Enrollment is limited to 22 artists. The program culminates in a group exhibition and accompanying catalog. Aljira Emerge provides professional development training to help artists organize, plan and sustain their creative careers. Artists participate in a special brand of career management workshops with particular emphasis on strategic planning for individual artists. With the aim of helping artists break patterns of crisis management and increase satisfaction in their practice, Aljira Emerge addresses practical areas of concern to artists, such as curatorial practice, legal and financial issues, gallery representation, exhibition and public art opportunities. Artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply, e.g., painting, sculpture, installation, sound-based or performance art, film/video art, digital work, and other emerging art forms or interdisciplinary work. Selection criteria will be based on artistic relevance, creativity, and the potential impact of the program on the artist's professional growth and artistic development.
AMERICAN GRANTS AND LOANS BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE: This publication contains valuable information with more than 1400 financial programs, subsidies, scholarships, grants and loans offered by the United States federal government. It also includes over 700 financing programs put forth by various Foundations and Associations across the United States. Businesses, students, individuals, municipalities, government departments, institutions, foundations and associations will find a wealth of information that will help them with their new ventures or existing projects. What you get: (1) Description of Grant available; (2) URL to government website; (3) Full mailing address; (4) Phone and fax number. The Canadian Subsidy Directory is also available for Canada. CD version: $69.95; Printed version: $149.95. To order please call: 819-322-7533. Canada Books, 833 Boise de la Riviere, Prevost, Qc, Canada.
ARCHIVAL LEGACY SCANNING: Rick's Image Works (NYC). I scanned Jeff Koon's life's work. Let me scan yours! Replace that disappearing photo-emulsion record of your work with the sharpest and richest scan possible. Call me, Rick at 212-505-5411 cell 917-374-2315. I'm in Chelsea: 121 West 27th St. N.Y.C.10001. (Listed 12/27/07)
ART PHOTOGRAPHY: Karineh Gurjian-Angelo (NYC) Highly experienced professional commercial photographer with great digital equipment. Excellent color quality and high resolution scans in .tif and .jpg format, CDs and printed images. Technical consultation for design of catalogues, brochures, postcards, and other materials. Flexible and efficient.
ART RESIDENCY: Studio Camnitzer (Great Neck NY): Studio Camnitzer is located in Valdottavo (pop. 1500), in Tuscany (Italy), 8 miles north of Lucca, between Pisa and Florence. It is equipped for printmaking (with technical assistance) and art work in a farm house and barn, and has dormitory facilities in a separate house. Residencies are for a minimum of two weeks, between May and October. See www.studio-camnitzer.com for details, images and prices. 124 Susquehanna Ave., Great Neck, NY 11021, tel. (516) 4666975, e-mail camnitzer1@gmail.com or camnitzer1@aol.com.
ART STUDIO SHARE – DUMBO: NYC Studio Milo (Brooklyn, NY). Multi-user art spaces in DUMBO with two locations in the same building. Spaces are large and open with good light. Each artist has their own spot. The building in well maintained with clean bathrooms, etc. We are seeking two more responsible artists for openings in February and March. We are home primarily to painters, although other visual artists, writers, jewelers, and designers are also in the mix. We have been in operation for four years very successfully. Available spots rents are between $250 and $350 including all utilities & wireless. Clean, well maintained bldg with slop sinks near by, 24/7 access. No living. We must keep noise, dust, and debris to a minimum so certain media (such as woodworking) are not a good fit. Please check out our website at www.studiomilo.net and email studiomilo@yahoo.com for more information. (Listed: 02/01/08
ARTE NATURA: SlowArt Productions (Hudson, NY): ARTE NATURA is a thematic exhibition based on art inspired from the natural world. It is open to all artwork dealing with the natural world that does not include figurative art of human beings. All forms of landscape, fruits, vegetables, flowers and animals are included. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, May 10 - June 2, 2007 and is open for entry to all artists. The exhibitors will also be published in Fall 2007 annual edition of Direct Art Magazine.
ARTIST OR USER SERVICES ASSISTANT: ARTstor (NYC) is seeking a User Services Assistant. The User Services team provides technical support and training services, both at the institutional level (including libraries, visual resource collections, and instructional technology departments), as well as directly to end users (including faculty, curators, and graduate and undergraduate students). ARTstor serves a community of not-for-profit research institutions in the United States, including colleges, universities, secondary schools, public libraries, and museums, as well as the international not-for-profit research community. Responsibilities: The User Services Assistant is an entry-level position, with responsibility for providing front line support services to institutions licensing ARTstor, as well as individuals affiliated with those institutions. Reporting to the Director of User Services, the User Services Assistant will serve in an administrative role and work closely with the other members of the User Services team. Qualifications: The User Services Assistant should be energetic and flexible, should have very good personal and communication skills, should have the ability to work closely with a small dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, and should be committed to the delivery of high-quality service to users in the educational and arts community. Required: Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts discipline, in computer or information science, or in a relevant technical field; excellent written and oral communication skills regarding technical and non-technical subjects; comfort and fluency in a variety of software programs and computer platforms; familiarity with web authoring, Microsoft Office, and desktop publishing applications; demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with professional staff members in all sectors, internally and externally. Previous administrative and/or user support experience a plus. About ARTstor: ARTstor is an equal opportunity employer. ARTstor offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a collegial working environment. Nominations and applications, including a cover letter, resume and salary history, should be emailed to: usassistant@artstor.org.
ARTIST BOOK AND ZINE LIBRARY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS: It's All For You (Portland, OR) is an artist book and zine library that serves Portland, OR as a resource for the community, artists, writers, and curators. The library is located in the Historic Irvington District and is open by appointment seven days a week. The library is an ongoing project organized by Ashley Neese. It is in her home and gives viewers a comfortable space to relax and see work in an accessible domestic environment. The library is now accepting submissions for its collection. Please feel free to submit more than one work. Handmade and machine manufactured are welcome as well as traditional and experimental formats. We encourage a variety of content including but not limited to drawing, photography, short stories, lists, instruction manuals and novels. Once your submission has been received and processed you will get a signed copy of the contract within two weeks. For detailed submission guidelines and contract forms visit www.its-all-for-you.org Ashley Neese received her MFA from CCA in 2005. Since then she has shown work in the Bay Area, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, ONT and Regina, SK. To learn more about her practice visit www.ineedyouso.com. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.
ARTISTS FILE ONLINE AT ARTISTS SPACE—ONGOING OPPORTUNITY: “The Irving Sandler Artists File is a digitized image database and artist registry that is open to the public. The Artists File is not curated, and there is no fee to join or use this service. We invite curators and artists to join one of the largest and comprehensive artist registries online…” Visit Artists File Online at Artists Space for more information. (Listed 12/27/07)
ARTISTS FOR FALL SHOW: White Space Gallery (New Haven, CT) White Space Gallery in downtown New Haven will be having a fall show (Oct. 1st-Nov.28th) entitled "Necessary Objects." The gallery showcases surreal, edgy, contemporary ORIGINAL work. A second show is planned "All Small Things" (Nov. 30th-Jan 31st) which will showcase small works of original art. Please send submissions to jill@dalilithographs.com. The review process takes approximately two weeks. www.whitespacegallery.com.
ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR BRONX-THEMED WORK: Mainland Media LLC is looking for artists and Bronx-themed artwork to feature and sell through its site, BronxPosters.com. Mainland Media is a brand-new startup company based in The Bronx which creates, promotes and sells Bronx posters, postcards, photographs and souvenirs through its BronxPosters.com site. They have a growing mailing list of former and current Bronxites interested in purchasing high-quality Bronx artwork and images, and they have been featured in local Bronx newspapers and television programs. Additionally, Mainland Media has a promotional agreement with the Bronx Borough President's office and its www.ilovethebronx.com website, which will be going into effect by Summer 2007. Mainland Media LLC is looking for photographers and other artists with artwork of Bronx architecture, Bronx streetscapes and other Bronx subjects who would like to include their work on BronxPosters.com's growing catalog. For more information, please contact either Anthony Ramirez II at aramirez@mainlandmedia.net or John Martin at jmartin@mainlandmedia.net.
ARTS ENTREPRENEURIAL LOAN FUND: What is it: New York City Investment Fund, in partnership with New York State, is offering a new loan program for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in New York City. Who Should Apply: Non-profit arts and cultural organizations headquartered in NYC who are seeking funding for: (1) Revenue generating activities, such as earned-income initiatives or advances against ticket sales; (2) Infrastructure projects that support the expansion of or lower costs for arts/cultural groups, such as shared performance or artist workspace. Terms of the Loans: We have a preference for projects that assist a community of artists or several arts/cultural groups. (1) Loan Amount: $25,000 - $500,000; (2) Interest Rate: 3% (Thanks to a partnership with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), if you are located within the Bronx Empowerment Zone (EZ), loans will be interest free and you will be eligible for free technical assistance from the Bronx Council on the Arts. For more information on the Bronx EZ program, please call BOEDC at 718-590-6252.); (3) Term: 6 months to 5 years. When: Applications are accepted, evaluated and awarded on a rolling basis. How to Apply: Call 212-493-7442 to request an application. Additional information on the application process is available on our website www.nycif.org/artsfund.
CALL FOR ARTISTS AT THE POINT: New York Recycling Ventures (NYRV), a subsidiary of Metal Management Inc, has recently moved to Hunts Point and invites artists and arts groups to submit work samples and a concept for a mural. The project will be ultimately comprised of an exterior green wall and multiple mural spaces lining the borders of the new NYRV facility. The design and execution of the wall is a collaboration of Sustainable South Bronx, THE POINT C.D.C. and New York Recycling Ventures. The scope of this project is approximately 6 to 7 panels, each approximately 7’ x 30’, some may be larger. The success of this project could be a catalyst for completing up to 30 panels in future. This partnership is an indicator of the guiding concept for selection: we are seeking proposals that explore the interconnections of industry, community, and environmental concerns, as they are expressed, not only in the final images but in the process as well. For example, projects that have a workshop component engaging students and/or community members are encouraged. On the other hand there is an urgency to get started so fast track proposals by artists or small art teams will also be considered. Given the theme of the project and deadline (at year’s end) artists and art groups from Hunts Point and neighboring communities will have priority. Adam Rosenthal, site manager at NYRV, would like artists to consider a theme of “GREEN” transcending the local urban landscape.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR PUBLIC ART AND YOUTH DETENTION FACILITY: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (Providence; RI) RISCA and the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) will commission an artist or team of artists from the New England and New York Area to create and install artwork at the new Rhode Island Youth Development Facility (RIYDF) at the Pastore Center in Cranston, RI. This call for proposals presents a unique opportunity for artists to work directly with the student inmates within the RIYDF and to provide demonstration and instruction in applied art techniques and practices that will enhance their professional skills. $23,000 has been allocated for a public art program at the new Rhode Island Youth Development Facility. This amount must cover all costs of the artwork including artist fees, fabrication, installation, and transportation of the art, as well as all site work required.
CALL FOR NEW MEMEBERS: The Sculptors Guild of New York (NYC) has a renowned and rich history of visionary and avante garde artists of divergent aesthetics, and its members have been contributing to the cultural landscape of New York for over 70 years through public and private exhibitions. Sculptors Guild membership is based on proven qualities of personal and professional excellence. Please refer to website for further details about the organization and membership. Write sculptorsguild@gmail.com for any questions.
CALL FOR STUDIO MEMBERS: The Gowanus Studio Space (Brooklyn, NY) is accepting membership applications! The Gowanus Studio is a new studio for artists, designers and craftspeople that share knowledge, equipment, studio space and exhibition space in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Workspace in our studio will start at $125/month. We plan to open in May, and we need your help to get it started. All members have access to: *Woodworking and Metal Working shops *Etching and Lithography presses *Exhibition space *Workshops and community events The Studio accepts 25 members at a time, and we encourage our members to stay for at least 1 year. Our objective is to empower individual artists and designers to succeed in a competitive marketplace, and foster the growth of Brooklyn's art community by providing private and semi-private workspaces in a collaborative and open atmosphere. The Gowanus Studio Space is a non-profit organization and sponsored project of New York Foundation for the Arts. Please go to www.GowanusStudio.org for more information, and to download a member application. Or you can contact us by writing to Ben Cohen at: ben@gowanusstudio.org. www.GowanusStudio.org.
CALL FOR WEB ARTISTS: Lower East Side Tenement Museum (NYC): The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is currently accepting proposals for its Digital Artists in Residence Program (DARP). The RFP is online at http://www.tenement.org/darp_rfp.html. The Museum will award one residency to an artist or team of artists. During the residency, the artist(s) will complete an original, web-based project that explores an aspect of the contemporary immigrant experience in New York City. This is an offsite residency that lasts six months: the Museum will provide funding and support but cannot offer any housing or office space. For more information, please visit http://www.tenement.org/darp_rfp.html or send inquiries to darp@tenement.org.
CALL FOR WORK: Buffalo Arts Studio (Buffalo, NY) seeks artists working in all mediums for consideration for exhibitions in 2008. Please send resume, artist’s statement, 10 slides or digital images, and SASE to: Buffalo Arts Studio. Attn: Brooke Fitzpatrick, Curator, 2495 Main Street, St 500, Bflo, NY 14214. For questions call (716) 833-4450 Ext #10. For more information on the Buffalo Arts Studio please visit our website at www.buffaloartsstudio.org.
CALL FOR WORK – BORDER ISSUES: Buffalo Arts Studio (Buffalo, NY) seeks artists who are addressing border issues, specifically issues dealing with the US/Canadian or US/Mexican borders, in any medium, for 2008 exhibition. Works could address for example, what it means politically or culturally to live near a border, how governments treat borders in a post 9/11 world, what arises from increased government intervention at borders in regards to immigration law, loss of civil liberties, increase in or decrease in public fears about terrorism, tolerance or intolerance, etc. Please send resume, artist’s statement, and 10 digital images, to Brooke Fitzpatrick, Curator, 2495 Main Street, St 500, Buffalo, NY 14214 or to gallery@buffaloartsstudio.org. For questions call 716-833-4450 Ext #10.
CALL TO WRITERS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sofrito For Your Soul invites you to become part of our cultural revolution once again. As we begin to rebuild some of the archives that have blessed these pages over the last 10 years...we once again open the doors to hear your voz! Sofrito For Your Soul is a reality because of people like you who contribute and help us grow. We are looking for articles, columns, short stories, music, written and spoken word poetry, video as well as all kinds of artwork to document the evolution of our culture in the United States. If you are interested in submitting your work for publication please submit by sending your submission via email at SofritoSubmissions@gmail.com. We have been contacting past contributors to update previous content posted on our website so that we can validate the relevance to the author and their current projects. If you were previously published by us...do not hesitate to reach out as you continue to be welcome en nuestra casa. www.SofritoForYourSoul.com.
CATERING AND EVENT PLANNING COMPANTY WITH DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: Southern Chic Cuisine Couture (NYC) – Performing Artists have lots of opportunity to show appreciation to their donors, audiences, and other constituents. Often, the gratitude comes in the form of an event that requires the service of an Event Manager and Catering Company. Southern Chic Cuisine Couture is an Emerging Event Services company in New York that provides a wide variety of services. Any services by Southern Chic Cuisine Couture of New York completed for members and sponsored artists of NYFA will be discounted by 10-15% during the premier, In addition to this, Tax Exemption is available, with required documentation. Southern Chic Cuisine Couture is owned and operated by a Conservatory-Trained Musician that holds credentials in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. Support for fellow artists is at the top of her list. Contact us today for your Event Organization needs!
CFEVA's NEWCOURTLAND FELLOWSHIP: The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (Philadelphia, PA), in partnership with NewCourtland Elder Services, is offering Philadelphia area artists the opportunity to participate in a community-based fellowship. Through the NewCourtland Artist Fellowship, eight artists will be selected to bring innovative art-making to residents of NCES facilities. Work created by residents and their school age partners during the 2008 Fellowship Program will be exhibited with the work of the artist fellows in a large, well publicized exhibition. For more information (guidelines, stipend, time-line) please contact Genevieve Coutroubis at genevieve@cfeva.org or 215 546 7775 x11. (Listed: 02/01/08)
CHICAGO ARTISTS RESOURCE (CAR) WEBSITE: Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) (Chicago, IL) website features thousands of links to opportunities, tools, resources and articles, including Square Feet Chicago, a comprehensive guide to buying and leasing space, and a series of articles on health and materials. CAR also solicits the participation of artists and organizations through opportunities to post their own work, jobs, forums, calls, announcements and “artist stories.” Geared primarily towards Chicago artists, much of the site’s content is also invaluable to artists regardless of where they are based. Website: www.chicagoartistsresource.org.
CLAY & FIBER: Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL) seeks entries by women and men for "Clay and Fiber," an exhibition that examines the creative potential of these two media. Artists may submit work in clay, fiber, or work that combines the two materials. (Clay or fiber must be the primary component.) To provide a diverse presentation, the juror will consider art created with traditional, functional or conceptual approaches. Submit jpgs or slides of three of your artworks, artist statement and $24 entry fee. Juror: Dorothy Hughes. (Listed 12/27/07)
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT: Perfect for Artist - 1700 square feet, 2nd floor above owner-managed laundromat. Norwood neighborhood – 204th Street between Decatur and Webster, near D train #10, #16, #28, #30, #34 bus and BxM4 express bus. Lots of light, bathroom with sink. Terms negotiable. Call Mr. Bourbeau at 718-519-6900 x305.
COMMON GROUND COLLECTION 2008: Common Ground 2008 (Santa Monica, CA) Be seen. Be heard. Make an impact. You’re invited to use digital art to speak to the one issue we all face simultaneously: Environmental stewardship for our family, our community, the planet. The artists selected for the Common Ground Collection 2008 of limited edition museum quality prints will be featured in a media relations campaign aimed at print, broadcast and online media, as well as included in our international touring exhibition to sites in China, North America and Europe. A portion of all revenues will be donated to support selected environmental projects around the world. There are NO fees for submissions. Open to all digital artists: creative artists whose works are initiated and/or manipulated using computer technology. We invite artists to submit up to 3 finished digital art images. Click here to access the entry form.
COUNTRY STUDIO, SOLITUDE, NATURE (East Meredith, NY): Live, work in 1000sf landscape artist's studio at edge of 60 acre hardwood forest on divide, Susquehanna and DelRiver watersheds. May 15 - June 30. 165 mi. from NYC. $600 plus utilities (6 wks), $500 dep. No DSL, cable; sketchy cell. Use my landline. (Magic) cat sitting accounts for low price; you must live there most of time. 3 to 4 days away, OK. Good neighbors. Photos available via email Richard Kathmann, richardkathmann@yahoo.com. 607-278-6719.CUTS
CUTS AND BURNS RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Outpost Artists Resources (Brooklyn, NY) Outpost Artists Resources is a non-profit video post-production facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We have been in operation serving the artistic community of New York and beyond since 1990. We are now offering the Cuts and Burns Residency Program to emerging and mid-career artists. The residency provides up to 40 hours (5 days) of free video and audio post-production with a professional editor, full access to our facility, and lodging if needed. If interested call (718) 599-2385 and speak to David or Ruth, you can find our application and further details on our website www.outpostedit.org.
DIRECT ART MAGAZINE VOLUME 14 SlowArt Productions (Hudson, NY): This is the Seventh Annual Competition for publication in Volume 14 of Direct Art Magazine, Fall/Winter 2007 issue. Direct Art is distributed in the US by COMAG Marketing Group, the distributors of Art News and Art in America, to bookstores throughout the US including Barnes and Nobles and Borders. The competition is open to all artists working in any media. The twenty six awards include the covers of magazine, feature articles and full page displays.
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION INTERN: Big Mouth Films, a department of Arts Engine, Inc. (NYC), has produced 6 feature-length documentaries that cover topics ranging from the criminal justice system to alternative healing, and has worked with numerous clients in the production of film and video work. Big Mouth's films have played at festivals around the world with premieres at the Sundance Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, South by Southwest Film Festival and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. INTERNSHIPS: A minimum commitment of 3 months is required for all internships unless specific projects or immediate needs arise. All internships involve the specific duties of the position in addition to administrative tasks delegated by the office manager. DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION: The internship within the production department offers a unique opportunity to learn about the production of social-issue documentaries from pre through post-production. RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) Dubbing, logging, transcribing and digitizing footage; (2) Assistant Editing (3) PA for shoots (4) Planning and organizing travel arrangements (5) Publicity and promotion of films for festival circuit (6) Graphic design for DVD and poster art for films (7) Equipment and edit room maintenance and organization. SKILLS: (1) Ability to handle multiple, immediate tasks while paying close attention to detail (2) Experience working with cameras, lighting and sound equipment (3) Ability to work as a member of a team and independently (4) Experience using editing programs; Final Cut Pro or AVID. Skills and experience in film are not required. We are willing to train you in the use of all equipment needed to do your internship. All that is truly required is a desire to learn and a love of film, especially documentaries. To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@artsengine.net. Unpaid Internship.
ESSENTIALS OF ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: American Symphony Orchestra League (NYC) – If you are new to the field or considering a career in orchestra management, then Essentials is for you. In this intensive, eleven-day curriculum, you will focus on the challenges facing leaders and staffs of tomorrow's orchestras. Leading experts in the world of symphonic music offer you an insider's view of the profession. This highly interactive seminar is designed for those who are currently employed at an arts organization but have less than three years of experience; for graduate school students who are considering a career in orchestra management; and for those who are performing in an orchestra and are considering an administrative role.
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY: PS122 Gallery (NYC), a small non-profit gallery in the East Village is accepting applications for two person and small group exhibitions. Applications will go before a panel of arts professionals including a curator, critic, artist and an Advisory Board member. Applications can be downloaded from our website: ps122gallery.org or send a s.a.s.e. to PS122 Gallery, 150 First Avenue, NYC 10009. For further info, call: 212-228-4249.
FINE ART FREELANCE PRINTING AND DRUM QUALITY SCANS: Kp Imaging (NYC) Professional printer with 7+ years of fine art printing experience has gone freelance. One-on-one service from drum quality scans to mural printing in either digital-c or archival pigment. Managed color correction, compositing and retouching offered.Exhibition quality work at a fraction of the price of larger, impersonal labs in NYC. List of former clients can be provided. Quality and satisfaction assured. Please contact for more information: kpimaging@gmail.com.
FINE ART GICLEE PRINTING FOR ARTISTS BY AN ARTIST: Rhino Studios (NYC). Fine Art Giclee Printing for Artists by an Artist. Make your paintings & drawings into multiples for a wider market. I use Archival Ink & Paper up to 43" width. Reasonable Rates and personal attention to details. For rates, E-mail pmoore41@nyc.rr.com or call 212-226-3434. (Listed 12/27/07)
FORMING A NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ARTS ORGANIZATION: This seminar is designed to help artists and arts organizations of all disciplines learn the steps to becoming a nonprofit organization and the process for seeking federal and state tax-exemptions. Federal and state issues covered in the seminar include: articles of incorporation, bylaws, Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, and unrelated business taxable income. Speaker: An attorney from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 - 8:30pm BRIC Studio, 57 Rockwell Place, 2nd Floor (Between Fulton and DeKalb), Brooklyn by subway: 1, 2, 4 or 5 to Nevins Street OR B, M, Q, R, to Dekalb Avenue OR G to Fulton Street Configurations: Form and Meaning in Immigrant Dance Traditions presented by BAC Folk Arts BAC’s Folk Feet project, begun in 2003, works to document and present traditional dancers in Brooklyn. Each year a theme helps organize our research and presentations; in 2007 we are exploring the social aesthetics of traditional dance in forms such as the circle, line, and square. For this seminar, part of the Mayor’s Office Immigrant History Week, a number of Folk Feet dancers and associated scholars discuss and demonstrate the importance of specific configurations and patterns of movement. They serve as the basis for various social and concert dances in Brooklyn’s immigrant and Diaspora communities, including Irish, African American, Sherpa, Greek, Polish, and Georgian. This Folk Feet seminar will engage dancers and audience in lively discussion about the meaning of dance in community life. Everyone is welcome to add thoughts and questions into this “heady” Folk Feet mix. Speakers: A panel of Folk Feet dancers. Tuesday, April 17, 6 - 8pm Brooklyn Arts Council 55 Washington Street, Suite 218, Brooklyn, NY. By subway: A, C to High Street OR F to York Street. The BAC/Independence Professional Development Seminars for the Arts Series 2007 – 2008: Making Art Work is sponsored by the Independence Community Foundation. Each year, BAC partners with expert individuals and representatives of organizations to provide up-to-date information about a range of practical concerns facing artists as well as arts and non-profit organizations. Seminar topics include funding opportunities, legal issues, outreach to new audiences, and the business aspects of managing one’s art or small arts organization. All seminars are free and open to the public. To attend, please RSVP at 718 625 0080 or seminars@brooklynartscouncil.org.
GALLERY PLACEMENT: Brenda Taylor Gallery (NYC). An unusual service designed to help artists who have the experience but are challenged to find a gallery. Please contact me by email to receive more information. In your email tell me a little bit of what you hope for, and send me some JPEG images or direct me to a web site. I will contact you with our fee structure if I can be of any assistance in helping you build your career. Email: bt@brendataylorgallery.com. (Listed 12/27/07)
GETTING STARTED IN THE ARTS: The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (Long Island City, NY) Learn what skills are needed to be a successful arts manager during this over-view of arts management that emphasizes partnership with funders and the community. Topics will include: starting a non-profit arts organization; grant writing; fundraising; marketing; public relations; media relations; recruiting volunteers; and interpersonal communication skills. 8 sessions/20 hours/$150 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm January 10- February 28. To Register Call: 718-482-7244 Directions: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue. By Subway Via 7 Train: Get off at 33rd Street station. Walk two blocks westbound to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. By Bus From Queens: Take the Q60 or Q32 to Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue. Walk one block west to corner of Van Dam Street and Thomson Avenue. Or Take Q39 to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. From Manhattan: Take the Q32 bus along Madison Avenue and across 59th Street. Get off at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue and walk one block to the intersection of Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. By Car From Manhattan: Take the 59th Street Bridge to Queens Blvd. and follow signs to the college.
GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE: Freelance Grant Writer (NYC) – Freelance grant writer experienced in grant writing for non-profit arts organization. I'll help you get started, or take over your grant writing needs entirely. Experienced in researching, writing, reporting and tracking grants, as well as establishing relationships with grant makers and attending grant seminars. Contact me with your company's name, focus and grant-seeking needs. day rate: $300 (flexible) amconant@gmail.com.
LECTURER IN PAINTING/DIVERSE MEDIA & PRINTMAKING/ARTISTS’ BOOKS (2 POSITIONS): CUNY City College (NYC) Location/Department: Art FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $50,796 - $54,203. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and achievement. College Web Site: www.ccny.cuny.edu Notice Number: FY – 13008 Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2006 and the search will continue until the position is filled. Position Description and Duties: The Department of Art seeks two fulltime Lecturers with a record of effective teaching in each of two studio areas, Painting and Printmaking/Artists' books. Secondary competencies in closely related areas such as photography and digital media are desirable. Applicants in Painting/Diverse Media should be able to teach the range of 2D studio media and related disciplines. Candidates in Printmaking/Artists' books should be able to: teach a variety of traditional and contemporary printmaking methods including, but not limited to etching, woodcut, linoleum, monotype, lithography, serigraphy, letterpress, and bookbinding; expand the boundaries of printmaking/artists books by working across media; implement relevant digital and photographic technology and non-toxic printmaking practices. Both positions emphasize teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels [9 courses/year, 27hours]) and include responsibility for significant student advising and service on department, college, and university committees. Qualification Requirements: MFA degree in the area of specialization or closely related interdisciplinary areas, evidence of effective teaching, familiarity with issues and theory in contemporary art, a strong exhibition record and an ongoing studio practice. Candidates should have three years of college-level teaching beyond the TA level and administrative experience. The City College of New York has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women and under-represented groups. Upon request, reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities. All candidates must provide documentation to prove employment eligibility in compliance with IRCA. To Apply: Submit a letter of application indicating which position you are applying for, resume, artist's statement and a statement of teaching philosophy, (samples of other expository writing encouraged), extensive visual documentation of own work and up to twenty samples of student work on DVD/CD, in slides or URL; self-addressed stamped envelope; names, addresses, titles, email and phone numbers of three references to: Professor Colin Chase Chair of the Lecturers of Art Search Committee The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, CG 232, New York, NY 1001 (212) 650-7420/fax (212) 650-7438 The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
LEONHARDT CASSULLO VIDEO FELLOWSHIP: Creative Time, New York City’s vanguard and veteran public arts presenter, seeks a creative and resourceful Video Artist, film or media Master’s student, or emerging filmmaker to tell the Creative Time story. The fellowship offers the opportunity to visually document all aspects of our projects for one year, and produce innovative content and “shorts” for our website and other venues. Gain access behind the scenes of an arts organization—Follow our curators and artists, experience the installation process, attend opening events, interview audience members—and capture it all, video-diary style. The Fellow will have the opportunity to be part of the creative process, working with the curators and the marketing team to determine the best opportunities for audio and video content for each project, capturing and editing footage for publication on project web pages at creativetime.org and developing packaging and/or distribution strategies for his or her work, using the Creative Time platform. The desired applicant will have creative vision, a knack for narrative, knowledge of and interest in the art world, prior experience in filmmaking, a technical background, and a wish to gain experience with artists, the public, and staff in a creative, innovative environment. Competitive selection will be made based on a strong voice in videography, skill in editing, a clear perspective on the arts, motivation for working at Creative Time, and the ability to contribute to the organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s in film and video or related field, Master’s candidate preferred; or demonstrated equivalent experience. Must be resourceful. Must have prior experience in documentation, filmmaking and the process of creating, editing and posting video for the web. Comprehensive knowledge of Photoshop, Quicktime, FTP clients, digital video cameras, Final Cut Pro or similar software required. Must have experience producing DVDs. Knowledge of After Effects and Illustrator helpful. Successful candidate must have access to editing equipment. Access to a car is helpful but not required. Salary: Stipend; The following equipment package is available for fellow’s primary use: Panasonic DVC30 DV Camera Tripod Shotgun Microphone Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing your relevant background and coursework, two references, and URL or DVD with examples of prior work. Send Materials to: Heather Peterson Deputy Director Creative Time 59 E 4th Street, 6E New York NY 10003. (Listed: 2/27/08)
MAKING ART WORK: BAC/INDEPENDENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR SERIES: Brooklyn Arts Council (Brooklyn, NY): Two Exciting Loan Programs for Arts and Cultural Organizations presented in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. The New York City Investment Fund’s new Arts Entrepreneurial Loan Fund provides below market loans ($25,000 - $500,000) targeted for revenue generating projects (such as earned income initiatives, advances against ticket sales) and projects that put in place infrastructure and resources to lower the costs for artists. Preference is given to projects that assist a community of artists or cultural groups. Seedco, a national community development financial institution, offers a combination of flexible, below market rate financing and technical assistance to for-profit and nonprofit arts organizations through its Arts Lending Program. Loans range from $25,000 to $1.2 million and terms are tailored to meet the specific needs of borrowers. Speakers: Maria Gotsch, Co-CEO and Co-President, New York City Investment Fund Malini Nayar, Financial Services Officer, Arts Lending Program, Seedco Thursday, February 8, 10am – 12pm Brooklyn Borough Hall, Community Room 209 Joralemon Street. By subway: 2/3 or 4/5 to Borough Hall A/C or F to Jay Street/Borough Hall R to Court Street.
MUSIC LIBRARY FOR COMPOSERS: Omnimusic (Port Washington, NY) is a music library that provides music for everything from commercials to modern dance performances, and we are in the process of putting together a new library of avant-garde/experimental music called “Outside the Box.” We can use recordings of compositions to which the composer owns all the rights (including the publishing & the recording) and that are not currently in another music library. (The only other thing to make sure of is that there are no re-use fees that need to be paid to the musicians on the recordings.) What we would do is re-title any piece we use, and Omnimusic would become the publisher of this newly-titled work. (Tracks are usually about 3-4 minutes long, but we can edit to length anything that’s too long.) It is an exclusive agreement, but only in the sense that it can’t be used in another music library – anything else is fine, so this will not affect any of the composers’ prior or future usage agreements. Basically the composer is only licensing the music to us for music library use. While we don’t pay up front for pieces, we do split the sync fees (which can range anywhere from $100-$1500) when our clients use the track and, of course, the composer would receive the writer’s royalties from their Performing Rights Organization for anything that’s broadcast. Any questions should be emailed to Dave Hab at Dave@omnimusic.com. Anyone who is interested in submitting music should send available tracks on CD to: Omnimusic, Attn: Dave Hab, 52 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050. No works will be used until we’ve signed a composer agreement, so there is no worry about unauthorized usage. (Listed 12/27/07)
NATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS: Artist Auditions II --- Boss Works (Portland, OR) This is an unconventional Call For Artists. 9 Semi-Finalists will participate in a group exhibition in July 2007. 2 Finalists will receive a two-person exhibit in October of 2007. Purchase prizes will be awarded. Select artists will be considered for long-term representation. For complete details and to download an entry form, please visit our web site: www.artistauditions.org.
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Schermerhorn House (Brooklyn, NY) Schermerhorn House sponsored by The Actors Fund, for everyone in entertainment Common Ground Innovative solutions to homelessness Newly Constructed Affordable Housing. (Expected opening May 2008) 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY (between Smith & Hoyt Streets ) In response to the need for affordable housing, The Actors Fund and Common Ground Community have joined forces to develop this unique, 217-unit residence for single adults in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. Half of the building will target individuals affiliated with the performing arts & entertainment industry, and half will house formerly homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS or mental health needs. Each apartment is newly constructed, and has a private bath and full kitchen. Upon completion of the building’s construction, amenities at Schermerhorn House will include a 24/7 security staff, coin-op laundry facility, fitness room, computer lab, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxation, including a rooftop garden. Schermerhorn House will also have a 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art performance space and multipurpose room. Residents and community arts organizations may use this space for rehearsals, performances, films and exhibitions, enriching the vibrant and growing Brooklyn arts culture. Who Is Eligible? Eligibility for Schermerhorn is based on federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Guidelines. An applicants’ gross income from all sources (employment, benefits, asset interest) cannot exceed $29,760 and not be less than $18,500. Monthly rents start at $630. Other Amenities. All residents will have access to on-site social services, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of regular programs. Such programs may include workshops on preventative health care and financial management / career development, support groups for chemical dependency, and art therapy classes, amongst many others. Social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and other special events will also take place throughout the year. How Can I Apply? Call for an application now Applications will be available in December Schermerhorn House Hotline at 212-221-7300 ext. 264. We Provide Housing in Compliance with Federal Fair Housing Laws.
NOVO ARTS ROTATING PUBLIC EXHIBITION: Novo Arts (NYC) is an art consultancy agency. We are currently accepting submissions for a rotating exhibition of large-scale painting and sculpture. Selected works will be consigned and installed for six months outside the prominent midtown offices of our client. In return we are providing a complete public relations package and press release to promote all participating artists. We will also provide complete coverage of all shipping, installation and insurance costs. This is a great opportunity for emerging artists to show work in a high profile, highly accessible venue. Sculpture should have dimensions of at least ten feet. Paintings should have dimensions of at least five feet. (smaller works are acceptable if presented in a series or grouping that will command a large space) Please submit up to three images of your work as PDF attachments. Contact Project Manager Susie Chorro at sc@novoarts.com. (Listed: 10/30/07)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS: Wooloo.org provides professional opportunities for artists. Go to: www.wooloo.org to create personal exhibitions with images and videos, present your CV and participate in ongoing projects and residencies. Our network of recognized curators short-lists the best works uploaded on wooloo.org throughout the year and physical exhibitions are held at galleries and art institutions worldwide. www.wooloo.org is free to use.
PHOTOGRAPHY OF ART: Nick Ghiz (NYC):Slides, 4 x 5 transparencies, scans (Tifs and JPEGs), CDs, art prints and graphic design: catalogues, brochures, invitations, postcards, etc. Low prices. 17 years experience. My studio or your location. 212-227-6885.
PHOTOGRAPHY OF ARTWORK Nicholas Walster (NYC): Documentation of artworks, film and/or digital media. Shot in my Soho studio or on location. 22 years experience. Nicholas Walster (212) 226 5983 (917) 497 4636. nwalster@nycap.rr.com.PROJECT GRANT: Service-Works (San Francisco, CA). provides a monthly project grant. The amount of each month's grant is determined by how much money I earn as a waiter (on a specific night) in a fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco. Please have a look at the Service-Works website. There are no geographic or demographic prerequisites for applying. Applications are quite simple and are due on the 21st of each month. (Listed: 10/30/07).
PUPPET & COSTUME WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: Earth Celebrations (NYC). Direct Puppet and/or Costume Workshops for Earth Celebrations. Instruct and engage volunteers in the creation and design of spectacular giant puppets and costumes for our spectacular theatrical pageants/parades addressing environmental issues. Skills Needed: For Puppet Workshop-experience with giant puppet construction using chicken wire, bamboo, and paper mache, and instructing volunteers. For Costume Workshop-costume design, sewing, instructing volunteers. Email resumes: mail@earthcelebrations.com (send as text -not attachments). (Listed 12/27/07)
READING & WRITING WORKSHOPS: Poets & Writers, inc, a nonprofit organization, provides information, support, and guidance to creative writers. Visit the website to find out about funding for readings and workshops, a comprehensive listing of grants and awards, a 'top ten questions that writers ask' section, and links to other writers' resources. Click here to visit their website.
REQUEST FOR SOLO EXHIBITIONS: The Organization of Puerto Rican Artists (NYC) is currently seeking artists to fill its 2008-2009 Solo Exhibition Schedule at: The “Nuyorican Poets Café” Lower East Side for winter, spring, summer and fall shows or at “La Taza de Oro” Chelsea - ongoing bi-monthly exhibitions. Artists in every media are invited to apply. FYI: These spaces get the attention of large crowds. Please contact us and submit a request for exhibitions at any of these spaces. Contact: Luis Carle at luiscarle@aol.com or Reyes Melendez at reyez@aol.com. (Listed: 02/01/08)
RESEARCH AND WRITING FOR GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, AND EXHIBITIONS: Logos Flux: Helping Artists Succeed (Brattleboro, VT) “Logus Flux: Helping Artists Succeed Grant” Research and writing (including budgets and follow-up), fellowship and residency applications, resume revision, artist's statements, cover letters, and creative essays. Arts writer and critic, successful fundraiser, curator, and longtime arts administrator is available to work with artists (and organizations) to research and identify funding sources, write proposals and fellowship applications, revise resumes, draft cover letters, and formulate creative and compelling artist's statements. I have an MFA and 25 years experience in nonprofit and arts administration and have empowered countless artists to reach new heights. Working collaboratively, on the web and the telephone, we will identify goals; strengthen your vision; formulate how to present your work in the most advantageous way; and implement strategies that will raise funds, open up new opportunities, and move you forward with conviction and success. My fee is $40/hour, with a complimentary 1/2/ hour introductary conversation. Please email christineholderness@msn.com or call 1-802-254-5918.
RESIDENCY IN APPLIED ARTISTS: Center on Age & Community, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee WI): The Center on Age & Community at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, in partnership with the Peck School of the Arts, is offering a three-month residency for professional artists to develop a high-quality artistic creation motivated by working with people with dementia and/or those who care for them. Projects are expected to address the quality of life of people with dementia and raise public awareness of their capacities. CAC’s residency offers a $20,000 stipend, up to $7,000 in supplies, 2 student assistants (if desired), housing, and transportation costs to and from Milwaukee. The program supports residencies as a learning and experimentation period for visiting, professional artists who are permanent U.S. residents. For deadlines, expectations, and application information, see www.aging.uwm.edu.
SCULPTURE ARTIST – HANGING MOBILE: Non-profit Foundation (NYC) is looking for a bright young artist to help us warm up our beautiful new office! Our vision is to have a hanging sculpture in the reception/lounge area. The space has 14' ceilings and beautiful views of midtown Manhattan. The entire space is built using "green" renewable materials and we're a very socially conscious non-profit foundation. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please send me an e-mail with some images and a brief description of your work. Thanks! kelly.merryman@gmail.com.
SHARED STUDIO SPACE AT UNION SQUARE $300 MONTH: Share studio space with a diverse group of artists at Stacy Studio Workshop, a New York City hidden treasure with over 30 years of history! The studio is open Tues, Weds, Fri, and Sat 10am-6pm, as well as Weds 6pm-9:30pm. A model is present 3 days and Weds night. Unlimited use of the studio during those hours, including space to store supplies, is $300/month. This is a unique place that has been loved by working artists for decades. Don Stacy opened the studio after teaching at the Insitute of Modern Art of MoMA and the New School in the '60s and '70s. For a sense of the studio, you can look at pictures here. For more information, stop by during studio hours (17 East 16th Street, 6th Floor), call Don or Bernice Stacy at 212-675-2896, or email louisebrooks5@hotmail.com. (Listed: 2/27/08)
SLIDES, TRANSPARENCIES, DIGITAL IMAGES OF YOUR ART: Tom Shagass Photography (Brooklyn, NY). Beautiful 35mm Slides, 4X5 Transparencies, and Digital Image Files of your Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Installations. My Studio or I will travel to all Boroughs, Westchester, and New Jersey. 917-623-0983. (Listed: 12/27/07)
SOLO EXHIBITION: Prince Street Gallery (NYC): One person, guest exhibitions available for July or August ‘07, at well known and respected artist-owned gallery in Chelsea. Juried. Fee. The gallery has been in existence for over 25 years. We provide these exhibitions for artists who live outside of the New York City area and who, therefore, are not eligible for membership. Guest artist will have use of our extensive mailing list and will be listed in Gallery Guide and Chelsea Art Map. The Prince Street Gallery does not handle photographs or computer generated art. For more information, contact, jrm467@yahoo.com.
SPECIAL CALL FOR ILLUSTRATORS: Lee & Low Books, an award-winning publisher of quality multicultural books for children, is looking for skilled artists of color who can bring picture book stories to life with originality and authenticity. Our books feature children/people of color and fall within a range of genres including contemporary and historical fiction, biography, poetry, nonfiction, and more. We are particularly interested in hearing from illustrators whose cultural, ethnic, or racial backgrounds and experiences support their knowledge of diverse cultures. Illustrators should send a resume and/or cover letter, as well as color copies, tear sheets, or other illustration samples. We are particularly interested in samples that feature children/people of color and that show an ability to illustrate the same character consistently over many scenes. If you have a Web site with additional samples of your work, please include the Web address. Do not send original artwork, portfolios, slides, or electronic samples on CD or by email. Please visit our Web site (www.leeandlow.com) to learn more about the kinds of books we publish before submitting your samples. http://leeandlow.com/editorial/diverse-artists.html.
STEIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN BOOK ARTS: The Center for Book Arts (New York NY): The Center for Book Arts is pleased to announce the Stein Family Scholarship Fund for Advanced Studies in Book Arts. In 2007, the Center will award 2 scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the artistic endeavors of the book arts. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to individuals committed to developing careers in the book arts field, and to further the growth of this artistic profession. Stein Scholars will receive free tuition for courses and access to the studios. They will have the opportunity to teach certain core courses at the Center, depending on their background. Scholars will act as shop stewards in the studios for a set specific number of hours per week, supervising renters and volunteers in the printing and/or binding areas. No travel or lodging reimbursements are available, though a small stipend for materials may be provided.
SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM: The Cooper Union (NYC) The Cooper Union School of Art, one of the premier colleges of art and design in the world, is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for artists to live and work in New York City this summer in an intensive, non-credit, studio residency program. Now in its fifth year, the School of Art Summer Residency Program is designed for emerging artists to develop their work while gaining exposure to the renowned artists, critics, curators, galleries, and museums that New York City has to offer.
UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS – A FINE CRAFT EXHIBITION AND BOUTIQUE: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC) announces Upstairs/Downstairs, a fine craft exhibition and boutique for women artists working in decorative and wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, wood, metal, enamel work, collage/mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. A complete prospectus can be downloaded from our website, or send a SASE to Craft, The Pen and Brush, 16 E. 10th St., New York, NY, 10003. The jurors of selection and awards are Daryl Lancaster, Stephen McKenzie, and Mena Romano. Founded in 1894, the Pen and Brush is a not-for-profit organization of women professionally active in the literary, visual, and performing arts.
THE WORLD’S SMALLEST INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR ART: MINI (NYC): ART MINI is accepting proposals for work to be included in the World's Smallest International Art Fair. ART MINI is a collaborative effort addressing consumerism and the exclusivity of art fairs, and how such venues are not only dominating, but also destabilizing platforms of the art world. As a cooperative effort, ART MINI offers artists a platform to reach audiences from a unique exhibition space that is an art fair within the boundaries of a representation of an art fair. Working small allows artists to affordably and independently produce a mini-installation that highlights their own artworks and to develop ideas not yet realized. Each participating artist designs every detail of the booth including the layout and the work to be shown. For more information please visit http://artmini.net.
WEBSITES FOR ART: Semaphore Studios (NYC). Since interesting art defies cliché, your website shouldn't look like everybody else's. Instead of starting with a stock template, Semaphore works with you to clarify your specific vision using HTML, CSS, Flash, and image management goodies. Websites are created with joy, helping you to display or expand your work through the web platform. Click here for more information. (Listed 12/27/07)
WEBSITE DESIGN & COMPUTER/DIGITAL ASSISTANCE FOR ARTISTS: Geek Girl (NYC) Eleanor is available for all your computer/digital needs, issues, and questions. A patient, polite, and knowledgeable tech savvy gal – that will even travel to your location. Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms. Specializes in: Web Design for Artist’s Portfolios. Websites are custom designed with the artist and work in mind. Eleanor will work with the client to optimally prepare digital images for web viewing. No matter what stage your web project may be at – she can do it. Photoshop, work for hire. Eleanor has over 2 years of PROFESSIONAL experience preparing and color correcting digital files (from film and digital cameras) of artwork. Preparing digital images for applications and submissions for Grants, Undergrad/Grad school, open calls, ‘Zapplication’, etc. Eleanor can provide professional references and examples of work, has worked for many NYC artists, including The Soho Photographer (D.James Dee). GeekGirlNYC@gmail.com 347-414-3887 (cell) 347-410-9779 (studio).
WEBSITE DESIGN FOR ARTISTS: Semaphore Studios (NYC) Since interesting art defies cliche, your website shouldn't look like everybody else's. Instead of starting with a stock template, Semaphore works with you to clarify your specific vision using HTML, CSS, Flash, and image management goodies. Websites are created with joy, helping you to clarify or expand your work through the web platform. For more information, go to www.semaphorestudios.com.
WEBSITE SERVICE FOR ARTISTS: Website for Artists (Brooklyn, NY): Website for Artists is a Website Design and Hosting/Managing service just for Artists, which makes the process of putting your work online easy and affordable: Templates designed for Artists start at $50; Custom web design is available at an affordable rate; Hosting includes free domain registration, and 2 free monthly updates, so you can be sure your site always has current information visit: www.websiteforartists.com. Contact Isabelle at: info@websiteforartists.com. (718) 238-3818 (Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm).
WOOLOO.ORG PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS: G o to: www.wooloo.org to create personal exhibitions with images and videos, present your CV and participate in ongoing projects and residencies. Our network of recognized curators short-lists the best works uploaded on wooloo.org throughout the year and physical exhibitions are held at galleries and art institutions worldwide. www.wooloo.org is free to use. (Listed 12/27/07)
WORKSPACE FOR ARTISTS IN WINTER MANSION: