Opportunities

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Forums and Groups

Two great places to post and find information.

Bronx Arts Group

The Bronx Arts Group is a place to post opportunities and events, network and discuss, and keep current with each other - a special online place for the Bronx Arts community. The Bronx Arts Group is sponsored by the Bronx Council on the Arts and moderated by staff who are also artists in the local community.

 

UAI Forum

The UAI Forum is a space for NYC artists of color. Use the forum to learn about opportunities, call for collaborators, find workshops, exchange arts goods and services, and more! Check back often to see new posts and replies.

 

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opportunities listings

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artist opportunities • community opportunities • workshops and classes • studio and workspace • residencies and retreats • professional services • employment opportunities

artist opportunities

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TISTS FILE ONLINE AT ARTISTS SPACE
“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…” New beta website launched. Visit Artists File Online at Artists Space for more information, or to update your current profile. 

PS1 STUDIO VISIT
If you’re an emerging artist in New York, you may upload up to five images or link to two videos (we suggest keeping video clips to a maximum of 3 minutes). A photograph of your building and the interior of your studio will give viewers a sense of where you work. Artists’ submissions will be present on the website for at least one month. more...

MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS, INC.
Materials for the Arts, Inc. connects nonprofits with donated materials - helping artists realize their visions, providing students with a richer educational experience, and furnishing businesses with a simple and efficient way to enhance the cultural life of their city while promoting environmental awareness and reuse. Check out recent coverage from WNYC and visit www.mfta.org for more info.

ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR BRONX-THEMED WORK
Mainland Media LLC is looking for artists and Bronx-themed artwork to feature and sell through its site, bronxvibe.com. Mainland Media is based in The Bronx and creates, promotes and sells Bronx posters, postcards, photographs and souvenirs through its bronxvibe.com site. 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 bronxvibe.com's growing catalog. For more information, please contact either Anthony Ramirez II or John Martin.

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.

POETS & WRITERS
A nonprofit organization that provides information, support, and guidance to creative writers. Visit the website to find out about obtaining 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. http://pw.org/

 

LEE & LOW BOOKS is a quality children's book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. Our goal is to meet the need for books that address children of color by providing books that all children can enjoy and which promote a greater understanding of one another. We publish multicultural literature that is relevant to young readers. 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. We are open to seeing work from professional illustrators and artists at all levels of experience. Illustrators who have worked in other fields and are interested in illustrating books are also welcome. more...

 

WOOLOO
This Berlin-based web platform for emerging visual artists publishes open calls and has space to build an artist profile.

www.wooloo.org

MIRA'S LIST
This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established.

http://miraslist.blogspot.com/

 

PERCENT FOR ART Image Registry is consulted by architects, panelists, and City agencies for each project. Staff prepares a slide presentation from the registry for each panel meeting. Artists who are interested in submitting their work for review may print out the registration form or call (212) 513-9300, or write for a registration form to:

Percent for Art
Department of Cultural Affairs
31 Chambers Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10007

The Percent for Art Image Registry is open to any professional visual artist. There is no residency requirement for a Percent for Art Commission. Please fill out the application according to the instructions on the form and send it with your submission materials to DCLA. If you are interested in consulting the registry for a project, please call the Program office to make an appointment. more...

 

MTA Arts for Transit commissions artists through a competitive selection process to create original, site-specific permanent artwork for rehabilitated stations.

MTA Arts for Transits issues Calls For Artists to solicit artist interest for specific commissions. The selection panel is comprised of five voting panelists: two representatives from neighboring museums and cultural institutions, one artist, an Arts for Transit representative, and the project architect. Community representatives are also invited to participate in an advisory capacity. The panel meets twice, first to review submissions and select finalists and again to review final proposals and select the artist to be commissioned. Current calls for artists: http://www.mta.info/mta/aft/about/call.html

PERCENT FOR ART OPEN CALL FOR PANELISTS
The Percent for Art program of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking art professionals to participate as panelists in the selection process for upcoming commissions. The art professional panelists are expected to have current knowledge of the community or borough in which the artwork will be commissioned. We are currently searching for visual arts professionals, including-but not limited to-curators, directors, nonprofit gallery staff, visual arts administrators, art critics and writers, art historians, and public art professionals. What is Percent for Art? Since 1982, the Percent for Art Program has been selecting professional, fine artists to create permanent public art in City-owned buildings. Local Law 65, the Percent for Art Law, states that 1% of the capital budget for newly constructed or reconstructed buildings must be spent on art. The commissions range from $50,000 to $400,000. The artist fee is 20% of the art allocation. For questions or further information, please call (212) 513-9300. Visit the Percent for Art website for additional information about serving as a panelist.

community opportunities

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A.L.O.T. SEEKS TEEN LEADERS OF TOMORROW
If you are a teen between 14-16 years old who lives in the Bronx and is interested in helping teens in your community, If so, you may be interested in joining A.L.O.T. (Albert’s Leaders of Tomorrow). A.L.O.T. is a group of teens working together with community organizations to promote healthy and positive development, explore ways of coping, and serve as teen advisors in Bronx communities. more...

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 these scholarships.

01) Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minorities
02) Student Inventors Scholarships
03) Student Video Scholarships
04) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
05) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships 
06) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
07) Brand Essay Competition
08) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
09) Xerox Scholarships for Students
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) 
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program 
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
21) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships 
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
30) College Board Scholarship Search
31) Burger King Scholarship Program
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
36) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
40) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
41) Scholarships and Fellowships
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
45) INROADS internships
46) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind 'A Scholarships
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD

 

workshops and classes

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Figure Drawing Classes began in October at the Bruckner Gallery (located within the Bruckner Bar & Grill) on Monday evenings, from 6:00-9:00pm. These classes are presented by Haven Arts Gallery’s Barry Kostrinsky. For information, contact Barry at 845-729-5467 or visit the Bruckner’s website. The Bruckner Bar & Grill is located at 1 Bruckner Blvd. Directions.

 

BRONXNET TV PRODUCTION CLASSES
Want your own show? At Bronxnet we can help you make that dream into a reality. Take our field or studio production class, or even both!! It’s easy - just take our Field or Studio Production Class. For more information, see website or call 718-960-1189.

studio and workspace

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BronxArtSpace SEEKS TO SHARE SPACE
BronxArtSpace, located on the first floor at 305 E 140th Street in the Bronx (click here for a map of the area) is looking to share space. You can rent it for your own events, performances, classes, art shows, etc. Regarding performances --- we have just soundproofed the space, low-key music will work in the space, but very loud musical performances may not. If you know a yoga instructor, meditation instructor, dance instructor, art instructor, or other creative professional who would like to be able to rent the space for your class or other activity during the week, please let me know as well. Rental rates are flexible, and depend on your means. In lieu of paying rent BronxArtSpace can also accept help with applying for grants, as we will be seeking to establish non-profit status with Fractured Atlas, most likely, and any help you can give with that would be most appreciated. more info: www.bronxartspace.com contacts: Mitsu Hadeishi, or Linda Cunningham.

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. All members have access to: *Woodworking and Metal Working shops *Etching and Lithography presses *Exhibition space *Workshops and community events. 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.

COMMERCIAL SPACES AVAILABLE IN “GREEN” BUILDING
Four (4) ground floor storefronts available in new "green" housing complex in Crotona East/Morrisania neighborhood in the South Bronx. Perfect for artist, program, or retail use. Spaces range from 1,191 square feet to 2,017 square feet, plus additional storage. Large windows and lots of light. Building has green roofs, pocket park for the community, energy-efficient features, proximity to 127.5-acre Crotona Park, and other amenities. Steps away from 2 and 5 trains and several buses on commercial corridor, and easy access to highways. Click here for a printable flyer with more on space and rates. Call Ms. McLean at 718-839-1189 for more or e-mail her at econdev@whedco.org. No broker fees: spaces for lease by non-profit owner, WHEDCo.

HOUSING FOR ACTORS AND ARTISTS
The Schermerhorn provides 217 units of permanent, affordable housing for single adults, with more than 50% of the units reserved for formerly homeless and individuals with special needs. Low-income working tenants, including local actors and artists, occupy the remaining units. http://www.commonground.org/

residencies and retreats

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RESIDENCY

The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2011. Up to five New York-based emerging artists will be offered space, time and support to explore the production and exhibition of artist's books and related work in year-long residencies. The purpose of this program is to promote experimentation in making book art, thus artists from all disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Center especially encourages applications from artists of culturally diverse backgrounds. details and application (PDF file) (Updated 6/ 1/10)

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCIES
The Hungarian Multicultural Center, Inc.® (HMC), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, invites interested visual artists, writers, performers  to submit application for its residency program in Budapest, Hungary.  The residencies offer participants to interact with other artists representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.  Accepted applicants are expected to speak and understand English.  Approximately 6-8 artists are invited for each session.  The residence offers shared room/bath as living quarters.  Studio, room, workshop, exhibition, seminar and gallery tour are included in the cost.
While HMC does not provide funding for residencies, we are helping to facilitate the creation of program, the cost of the exhibitions and cover %40 of total cost, artists cover %60. We encourage the applicants to apply for a grant or scholarship. The artist needs to calculate, travel, health insurance costs, for lunch and dinner for the duration of their stay at the residency. The HMC will provide accommodation and breakfast.

Upcoming program dates:

Monday, December 27, 2010 - Tuesday, January 11, 2011

--Deadline (must be received) by September 6. 2010* Artist fee $950

More info here

 

CUTS AND BURNS RESIDENCY PROGRAM at Outpost Artist Resources
We seek to support artists that are not fully developed as video artists or those who most need access to skilled editors and quality equipment. The Program provides residents full access to the Outpost's post-production facility; it provides up to forty hours of free editing with a professionally trained editor; and, if necessary, we will provide housing during the period of the residency. Past residents are permitted to reapply after eighteen months, but there is no guarantee that they will be granted another residency. We choose our resident artists based on need, diversity, and quality of work. We accept applications year round. www.outpostedit.org.

professional services

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CREATIVE BRONX! BLACK BOOK
This PDF directory lists products and services for artists, such as photography and scanning, printing, framing, artist canvases and more - services right here in the Bronx. Access the directory here.

NEC Rep Monthly Meet at Riverside Church NEC Rep in the Multi-Purpose Room at Riverside Church every 1st Saturday of the month, .ongoing and free!! Get resources and information for artist services, tools for producing your art projects. Find out how you can team up with one of the oldest, most respected theatre companies in the world to do your art.  www.necartz.com

CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Sculptors Guild of New York (NYC) has a renowned and rich history of visionary and avant 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. sculptorsguild.org

MUSIC LIBRARY FOR COMPOSERS
Omnimusic (Port Washington, NY) is a music library that provides music for everything from commercials to modern dance performances. 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 do is re-title any piece we use, and Omnimusic becomes 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. No works will be used until we’ve signed a composer agreement, so there is no worry about unauthorized usage. More info

 

employment opportunities

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