In This Issue...

• 2005-2006 NYSCA/BCA Community Arts Grants Application & Guidelines available online and at BCA.
  Deadline is Sept. 16th
• Nominations Sought for Community Arts Grants Panel
• Bronx-Based Artists & Artisans Can Display Work for Free on Sept. 18th
• BWC's Chapter One Competition Deadline is Sept. 26th
• BRIO Artist Sightings in September
• Bronx Culture Trolley is on Hiatus until Oct. 5th
• Poet Maria Negroni at Downtown Bronx Cafe on Oct. 5th

Wednesday: October 5, 2005 Poetry Reading by Maria Negroni Maria Negroni, an Argentinian native, is a writer, poet, essayist, translator and professor. As a poet, she is celebrated throughout South America. She is the author of two books of essays, one novel, and six books of poetry. In 1994, her book Night Journeys received the Argentina National Book Award. The collection of 62 tightly-woven narrative poems is Negroni's first work of poetry to be translated into English. "This book is pervaded by the spooky sense of a woman travelling in many directions, most of them unrequested, journeying through shadows and mirrors, navigating the mysteries by shuttling between life and death" (The Washington Post). Ms. Negroni currently teaches Latin American Literature and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Poetry at the Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe is a free attraction of BCA's Bronx Culture Trolley. Visit BWC's web pages at www.bronxarts.org for information on future First Wednesdays poetry readings.

BRIO ARTIST SIGHTINGS IN SEPTEMBER 2005
What are our BRIO artists doing this month? Check it out.

Timothy Blum (BRIO winner for sculpture) has an exhibition of sculpture entitled off the cuff on view at Haven Arts Gallery (235 East 141st Street in the Bronx) September 5th thru 30th. The exhibition includes a life size reproduction of a Muslim figure kneeling on a floating prayer rug and life size figures cast in bread which urinate wine into silver punch bowls. For information on this exhibit, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org.

Ray Felix (BRIO winner for painting), Anthony Meyers (BRIO winner for screenwriting), Kay Reese (BRIO winner for print/draw/artist book), Jorge Veras (BRIO winner for painting) are among the artists featured in Post Platano/Ante Formalism, a group exhibition that experiments with abstraction in various media and investigates the comforts and contradictions of form and content. On view at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos from September 7th thru October 5th. The Longwood is located at Hostos Community College at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For information on this show, call 718-518-6728 or visit www.longwoodcyber.org/.

Danny Hauben (BRIO winner for painting) has got a busy month ahead. He's curating an international art exhibition entitled The Language of Art at the Ache 700 Art Center in Bergheim, Austria (just outside of Salzburg). The exhibition, running from September 9th thru October 2nd, will bring together 14 artists (7 Americans and 7 Europeans) working in a variety of mediums from photography to sculpture to printmaking to painting. Danny is also participating in a 3-person exhibition at the Helmut Junger Galerie (http://www.helmut-junger.com/) in Oberndorf, Austria opening on September 10th. The show will contain the works of an American photographer, an American sculptor and my textural oil-relief paintings. On September 13th, he'll be giving a slide lecture presentation at the American Embassy on how travel influences an artist's creativity. From September 17th thru October 4th, a solo exhibition of Danny's work (plein air paintings and pastels) will be on view at the Gabi Hoffman Galerie (http://www.artgalerie-hoffmann.de/) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. After the exhibitions he'll be traveling to Slovenia to paint the beautiful countryside.

Shinichiro Kitaura and Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz (both BRIO winners for painting) are two of the 36 artists whose work is on display in the Bronx Museum of the Arts' Artists in the Marketplace 25 exhibit on view thtu October 2nd. The Bronx Museum of the Arts is located at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street. For further information, call 718-681-6000 or visit www.bxma.org. Ms. Ortiz is also a featured artist in El Museo del Barrio's biennial show called The S-Files (the Selected Files) which opens to the public September 15th at 7:00pm. El Museo del Barrio is located in the Heckscher Building at 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street in NYC. For information on the show, call 212-831-7272 or e-mail info@elmuseo.org. Museum Hours: Wed - Sun, 11:00am-5:00pm.

Mindy Matijasevic (BRIO winner for poetry) is the host of the Hidden Treasure Reading Series at Johnny O's (2152 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx) which features monthly readings by established poets and writers. On October 4th at 7:30pm, she will be the featured poet at the Park Slope Poetry Project (283 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn). Ms. Matijasevic was recently cast in two independent films: Slow Day (Scott Gerber, Writer & Director) where I played the role of a Mexican immigrant nanny for the mayor's children and Playing Doctor (Jazzmyn Banks, Director and Writer) where I am cast as 'the prostitute.'

Miguelangel Ruiz (BRIO winner for painting) is among the artists featured in a group exhibition entitled A Knock at the Door at the Melville Gallery at the South Street Seaport Museum (213 Water Street) in NYC. The show runs from September 8th (opening reception: 6:00-9:00pm) thru October 1st. For information, call 212-219-9401, e-mail info@lmcc.net, or visit http://www.lmcc.net/knock/.

If you are one of our past BRIO Awardees and you have an upcoming event or activity, please e-mail it to phil@bronxarts.org and we will list it in this section of E-News and on BCA's web site at www.bronxarts.org.

For information on BCA's BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) Award, visit
http://www.bronxarts.org/art_grants_brio.asp.

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2005-2006 NYSCA/BCA Community Arts Grants

Application & Guidelines are available at BCA's office and online at BCA's web site.
Application Deadline is Friday, September 16, 2005 at 5:00pm.
See Section 2 of this issue of E-News for details.

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Nominations Sought for Community Arts Grants Panel

The Bronx Council on the Arts is currently seeking nominations of professionals willing to serve on its grants panel.
See Section 2 of this issue of E-News for details.

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Bronx-Based Artists & Artisans
Display Your Work for Free on September 18th

The Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway invites Bronx-based artists to display their works at their 28th annual Salute to Pelham Parkway Festival to be held on Sunday, September 18th. No fees are asked and art work can be sold. Tables and chairs will be provided free of charge. But advanced registration is necessary. Set up begins at 9:00 am. The Festival begins at 12:00 noon and last to 6:00 pm. The event takes place out of doors in Comras Mall of Bronx Park (at the intersection of Bronx Park East & Lydig Avenue). Call the Council at 718-792-4744 or email at dedelstein@bjcconline.org to confirm your arrangements.

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September 26, 2005 is the Deadline Date for Entries for
The Bronx Writers Center 's Chapter One Fiction Competition for 2005

Chapter One is BWC's annual competition and reading series, open to residents of New York City, that provides opportunities for emerging novelists to share their work with an audience, while emphasizing the importance of a strong first chapter. To learn more about Chapter One, visit the Bronx Writers Center's web pages on BCA's web site.

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Bronx Culture Trolley

The Bronx Culture Trolley is on hiatus until October 5th. Visit BCA's website at www.bronxarts.org and click on the trolley icon for information on October 5th's trolley attractions.

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Poetry at The Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe

BCA's Bronx Writers' Center (BWC) presents readings by established poets and writers each month at the Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe as a segment of our First Wednesdays Bronx Culture trolley program. On October 5th, BWC's featured reader is writer, poet, essayist, translator and professor Maria Negroni. She is the author of two books of essays, one novel, and six books of poetry. She currently teaches Latin American Literature and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. For more information on this poet, visit the Bronx Writers Center's web pages on BCA's web site.

1. BCA CALENDAR OF EVENTS & THE BRONX CULTURAL CARD
2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
3. INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS' OPPORTUNITIES
4. THE BRONX WRITERS CENTER - Literary Events and Opportunities
5. BCA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
6. HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY

1. BCA CALENDAR OF EVENTS & THE BRONX CULTURAL CARD

SEPTEMBER 2005 CALENDAR LISTINGS
(BCA calendar events are listed in red)

SEPTEMBER

Sep 1, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 1, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing sessions are offered at Mi Sala every Thursday evening. There is a sliding donation asked from artists to cover model and facility expenses. RSVP's are strongly urged. Call 718-665-7470 or e-mail mi_sala@yahoo.com or wanjortiz@yahoo.com. Mi Sala is located at 220 East 134th Street #2 in the Bronx (take the 6 train to 138th St. Station).

Sep 2, 5:30pm Bronx Seaside Trolley / Pelham Bay Park Station
The Bronx Seaside Trolley, running on the first Friday of each month, offers an evening of dining, shopping and entertainment in City Island. Galleries, shops, restaurants and other City Island establishments will feature art openings, entertainment and refreshments. City Island stops include a tour of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*, Sea Shore Restaurant, Kathlyn Moses Gallery*, Focal Point Gallery*, Starving Artists Café & Gallery, Sammy's Fish Box, Grace Church/City Theater Group, Quality Antiques, Main Street Antiques, Midtown Antiques*, and Le Refuge Inn. Meet at the #6 train, Pelham Bay Park Station, at 5:30pm for the first run of the evening -- there will be 4 to 5 circuit runs. Each run is approximately 45 minutes long. The last pick-up to leave Pelham Bay Station is at 9:30pm. The last pick-up to leave City Island is at 10:05pm dropping you back at the Pelham Bay Station around 10:15pm. Admission to the trolley is free. For more information on the Seaside Trolley, visit www.cityislandchamber.org or call 718-885-9100.

Sep 3 Retro Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Retro Weekend -- The Bronx Zoo goes back in time with music from 50's to the 80's. Wear an old Bronx Zoo T-shirt and get a special discount. Special highlights of Zoo changes over the last 50 years. Crafts, storytelling and more! The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For times, admission, directions, and other information, call 718-367-1010 or 718-220-5100, or visit http://bronxzoo.com/bzhomepage. To find out about all events happening at the zoo, visit http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events.

Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - For the first time ever, enjoy a guided tour during regular public hours. Docents are eager to greet visitors and escort you on a one-hour tour of this richly crafted Greek Revival Mansion. The tour will focus on the life and times of the Bartow family and those who lived and worked on the family estate. It also will include a tour of the mansion's 19th-Century Carriage House. Last tour will begin at 3:15pm. Tours will take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and will also be an activity of the Bronx Seaside Trolley which rides from Pelham Bay Park Subway Station on the first Friday of each month beginning at 5:30pm. See August 3rd & September 2nd listings for details. 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY. For more information, visit www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org or call 718-885-1461.

Sep 3, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Waterlily Wonders/ Lirios maravillosos -- Sketch and paint water lilies and other wonders of the Aquatic Garden at its peak. Hints provided by Claude Monet's layers of luscious color. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 3, 8:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Celebrates the End of Summer in Song with the Starving Artist Café & Gallery. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 4 Retro Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Retro Weekend - See Sep 3 listing for detail.

Sep 4, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Waterlily Wonders/ Lirios maravillosos - See Sep 3 listing for details.

Sep 4, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 4, 3:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
The City Island Jazz Quartet - Enjoy a lively afternoon performance. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 5 Retro Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Retro Weekend - See Sep 3 listing for detail.

Sep 5 thru 30 Art Exhibition / Haven Arts Gallery
off the cuff -- An exhibition by sculptor Timothy Blum. Tim Blum is known for his wry commentary on social icons and pop culture; off-the-cuff will include a life size reproduction of a Muslim figure kneeling on a floating prayer rug and life size figures cast in bread which urinate wine into silver punch bowls. For information on this and future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx.

Sep 6 thru Dec 16 Art Exhibition / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Marisa Tellería-Diéz: Synesthesia. Exhibit offers a selection of works including three-dimensional objects, installations and photography. Tellería-Diéz explores a universe of the familiar from skies and topographies to elemental forms. The exhibition provides a sensorial experience rich in metaphorical references. Exhibit organized by Patricia Cazorla. On view in the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The Lehman College Art Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery.

Sep 6 thru Dec 16 Art Exhibition / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Monika Weiss: Five Rivers - An installation of drawing, performance, video and sound. New York-based Polish artist Monika Weiss creates environments that explore the body as an integral component of the work of art, at once a physical presence, a cultural signifier, and a metaphysical essence. Artist will provide a survey of major works-performance, video, sound, installation drawing and photography-created over the last six years. The exhibition will feature new site-specific projects with live indoor and outdoor performances, sculptural installations, documentation of earlier works, and a selection of video, drawings and photography. Exhibit organized by Susan Hoeltzel. On view in the Edith Altschul Lehman Wing and the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery . Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The Lehman College Art Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery.

Sep 6, 7:30pm Auditions / Center Stage Community Playhouse*
Urinetown, The Musical -- Center Stage Community Playhouse is holding open auditions (no appt. necessary) for Urinetown, The Musical, directed by Donna Maria Bellone and Sharon Spenser with musical direction by Brenna Sage, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 6th and 7th at 7:30 pm, 2474 Westchester Ave., Bronx (2 blocks south of Westchester Sq., number 6 train line). For more information log onto www.centerstageplayhouse.org or call 718-823-6434. An additional night of auditions will take place on Sep 7.

Sep 7 thru Oct 5 Art Exhibition / Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Post Platano/Ante Formalism -This group exhibition presents works by Bronx artists who experiment with abstraction in various media and investigate the comforts and contradictions of form and content. These contemporary artists bring forth formal hybridities in liminal vocabularies and translations where basic aesthetic principles and cultural specificity work together to produce subtleties and nuances in post-identity politics New York City. Artists include: Yasmine Awais, Melissa A. Calderón, Arturo Carranza, Vidal Centeno, Kimberly Renee Curran, Lisa Curran, Ray Felix*, G. , Isaac Garcia- Lanzó, Edwin Gonzalez, Josie Gonzalez, Skowmon Hastanan, Ixrael, Juanita Lanzó-Guilbe, Anthony D. Meyers*, Luis Pagan, Kay Reese*, Jose Rivera, Shazzi Thomas, and Audrey E. Wong. Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed major holidays. The Longwood Art Gallery is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For further information on Longwood and its exhibits, call 718-518-6728 or visit www.longwoodcyber.org/. *Former BCA BRIO winners.

Sep 7, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 7, 7:30pm Auditions / Center Stage Community Playhouse*
Urinetown, The Musical - See Sep 6 listing for details.

Sep 8, 5:30-7:30pm Reception / Krasdale Gallery
Reception at Krasdale Gallery celebrating its newest exhibition, May Peace Prevail in the Land of Milk and Honey , featuring the works of Tamar Hirschl & Elena Keller. Krasdale Gallery is located at Krasdale Foods, 400 Food Center Drive in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. Please RSVP by September 2nd. To RSVP and for additional information on the show, call Sigmund Balka, 914-694-6400 x2125.

Sep 8, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 8, 7:00pm Workshop / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Bronx Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx . Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 8, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing - See Sep 1, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 8, 7:45-9:00pm Auditions / City Island Theater Group at Grace Hall
City Island Theater Group (CITG) Auditions -- CITG is holding auditions for its forthcoming Festival of One Act Plays. The Festival will offer two separate programs on the succeeding weekends of October 13-16 and 20-23.
Roles will be cast as follows:
The Zoo Story by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Albee. Two (2) male actors.
This Is The Title Of The Play You Are Watching by William Kozy (an original play, debut performance). Four (4) characters. Men and/or women.
Sunday In LA by Fredi Tobin (an original play, debut performance). Two (2) women. One late 30s/early 40s, One late 50s/early 60s.
Black Comedy by Tony winning author Peter Schaeffer. Eight (8) characters - 1 man, mid- 20s; 3 men, 30-40; 2 women, mid-20s; 1 woman 30-40; 1 older woman.
Sure Thing by David Ives. One (1) male, one (1) female.
Buying An Ant by Monty Python. Five (5) characters (men and/or women)
A Restaurant Encounter by Patrick Mahoney (an original short play, debut performance). One (1) male, one (1) female.
Auditions will be held at Grace Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 104 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. For further information call 718-885-3066.

Sep 9, 6:00-9:00pm Opening Reception / Haven Arts Gallery
Opening Reception for off the cuff -- An exhibition by sculptor Timothy Blum. See Sep 5 listing for details on this show. For information on future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx.

Sep 9, 7:00pm Workshop / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 9, 7:45-9:00pm Auditions / City Island Theater Group at Grace Hall
City Island Theater Group (CITG) Auditions - See Sep 8 listing for details.

Sep 10 Grandparents Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Grandparents Weekend -- Celebrating grandparents, this weekend takes them back in time with 50's favorites, special discounts, button-making, plus a visit to the World of Reptiles and a special chat about some of our senior animal residents. The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For times, admission, directions, and other information, call 718-367-1010 or 718-220-5100, or visit http://bronxzoo.com/bzhomepage. To find out about all events happening at the zoo, visit http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events.

Sep 10, 10:00am-7:00 Arts & Crafts Fair / City Island Avenue
City Island Fall Arts & Crafts Fair -- The City Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair on City Island Avenue. This will be a juried show, where a panel of local business owners approve the type of merchandise to be sold at the fair, in order to avoid a flea market type of fair. Come browse and enjoy a variety of artistic works, including: painting, photography, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking, sculpture and more. Discover an array of charming shops, galleries, antique stores, and of course great food at any of the many restaurants here on City Island. Enjoy the ambiance of City Island , the nautical atmosphere, and all the festivities this special weekend. A Clam Chowder contest will be held at 1:00pm in Hawkins Park . For more details, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 718-885-9100, or Paul Klein of Exotiqa International Arts at 718-885-3090.

Sep 10, 11:00am-4:00pm Daffodil Hill / New York Botanical Garden*
Fiesta de Flores - Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a day-long festival celebrating the people and plants of Latin America. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden while being treated to live music, dancing, crafts, savory food specialties, storytelling, demonstrations, and more. The Garden is located at 200th Street & Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For admission and/or general information call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of The Garden's events, visit www.nygb.org.

Sep 10, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 10, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Natural Color Concoctions/ Tintos de la naturaleza -- Collect flower petals, berries, and other plant materials to rub, mush, crush, and boil. Paint with flowers, roots, and leaves. Take home a yarn creation colored with tints from Nature. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 10, 3:00-6:00pm Art Exhibition / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Opening Reception for the Gallery's newest exhibition featuring the art of Heike Neumeister. For information, please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 10, 12:00-2:00pm Auditions / City Island Theater Group at Grace Hall
City Island Theater Group (CITG) Auditions - See Sep 8, 7:45pm listing for details.

Sep 10, 8:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Kenny Cunningham -- Singer-songwriter Kenny Cunningham performs. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 11 Grandparents Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Grandparents Weekend - See Sep 10 listing for details.

Sep 11, 10:00am-7:00 Arts & Crafts Fair / City Island Avenue
City Island Fall Arts & Crafts Fair - See Sep 10 listing for details. Sunday's events include musical entertainment.

Sep 11, 11:00am-1:00pm Adult Art Workshop / Grounds or Wave Hill House at Wave Hill*
Fiber Dyeing -- Using plants grown at Wave Hill, dye fabrics with plant parts and apply natural mordants. Fiber artist Rita Schwab teaches techniques that yield brilliant yellows, oranges, purples and greens. Registration required; call x305. $25/$20 Member. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 11, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 11, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Natural Color Concoctions/ Tintos de la naturaleza - See Sep 10 listing for details.

Sep 11, 2:00pm Concert / Lehman College Recital Hall
Lehman Chamber Players in Concert -- The Department of Music at Lehman College commences their 2005-2006 Concert Series with the Lehman Chamber Players: Anton Miller, violin; Andre Emelianoff, cello; Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, piano. Beethoven - Ireland - Phantasy Trio; Shostakovich - Trio no. 2 in E minor; Schubert - Trio in B flat major, opus 99. Lehman's Recital Hall is located on the 3rd floor of the Music Building, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8247. Admission is free.

Sep 11, 2:00-4:00pm Demonstration / Grounds or Wave Hill House at Wave Hill*
Plant Pigments Demonstration -- Tansy, solidago and sumac create brilliant yellows, oranges and reds. Visiting fiber artist Rita Schwab demonstrates how to create, dye and make permanent the most amazing colors using plants grown at Wave Hill. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 11, 3:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Cameron Greenlee - Enjoy an Afternoon of Jazz featuring Cameron Greenlee. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 11, 4:00pm Concert / Lehman College Amphitheater
Lehman College Community Band in Concert -- The Department of Music at Lehman College continues their 2005-2006 Concert Series with the presentation of "Honoring America 's Heroes" by the Lehman College Community Band, Professor Alan Hollander, Director. Works for Concert Band by Ewazen, Rogers & Hammerstein, Lampl, Sousa, Anderson, Gershwin, Bernstein, and others. Lehman College is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8247. Admission is free.

Sep 13, 6:30pm Poetry / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Poetry Night - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 14, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 15   6:00pm Performance / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Performance by the Artist with vocalist Anthony Roth Costanzo. Held at the Monika Weiss exhibit in the Edith Altschul Lehman Wing and the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery. See September 6th listing for information about the exhibit. The Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery.

Sep 15, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 15, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing - See Sep 1, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 17 Hispanic Heritage Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Hispanic Heritage Weekend -- No te lo pierdas! It's Hispanic Heritage Weekend at the Bronx Zoo with entertainment, crafts, sampling, and dance. The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For times, admission, directions, and other information, call 718-367-1010 or 718-220-5100, or visit http://bronxzoo.com/bzhomepage. To find out about all events happening at the zoo, visit http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events.

Sep 17, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 17, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Fishy Fun/ Peces divertidos -- Focus on finny friends, especially those popular goldfish swimming in the Aquatic Garden . Turn colorful paper bags into fantastic 3-D fish that can swim through the air and flutter home with you. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 17, 8:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Lou Volpe -- Jazz guitarist Lou Volpe performs. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 18 Hispanic Heritage Weekend / Bronx Zoo*
Hispanic Heritage Weekend - See Sep 17 listing for details.

Sep 18, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 18 12:00pm - 6:00pm Festival / Comras Mall at Bronx Park
Salute to Pelham Parkway -- The Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway's 28th annual Salute to Pelham Parkway Festival will be a fun-filled day of ethnic music, exhibits and children's events with Bronx-based artists displaying their work. The event takes place out of doors in Comras Mall of Bronx Park (at the intersection of Bronx Park East & Lydig Avenue). For information, call the Council at 718-792-4744 or e-mail at dedelstein@bjcconline.org.

Sep 18, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Fishy Fun/ Peces divertidos - See Sep 17 listing for details.

Sep 18, 1:00-4:00pm Exhibition Reception / Wave Hill House at Wave Hill*
Exhibition Reception: Meet the artists at a reception for Five Projects in Glyndor Gallery and view Colin Selleck's photographs in Folia: Wave Hill. Wave Hill House Gallery. Glyndor & Wave Hill House Galleries. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 18, 2:00pm Demonstration / Grounds at Wave Hill*
Herbal Splashes -- Refresh yourself with an aromatic treat for your body. Learn how to make eye-opening and soothing splashes with chamomile, mint and lavender. Take home recipes and a sample or two. Herb aficionado Stephanie Ehrlich leads this demonstration. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 18, 3:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Theresa Sareo - Enjoy an evening performance by singer, songwriter, and recording artist Theresa Sareo. Her voice can be powerful and tender, her music driving and flowing. Although she was raised in Elmira, NY, Theresa calls New York City her home. Fittingly, the images in her music reflect both the intensity of the big city and the down-to-earth simplicity of the small town. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com. For more information on Ms. Sareo, visit www.theresasareo.com.

Sep 19 thru Dec 17 Art Classes / Bronx River Art Center
Bronx River Art Center's Fall 2005 Art Classes will run from September 19th through December 17th. Registration: September 12-17, 3:30-5:30 pm, Mon-Fri; Sat 12:30-4:30 pm. Classes for youth ages 9-21 and Adult and Parent/Child Team Classes. We offer classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and digital media. Contact 718-589-5819 x 13 for more information. The Bronx River Art Center is located at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. For information, call 718-589-5819 or visit www.bronxriverart.org.

Sep 21, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 22, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 22, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing - See Sep 1, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 24, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 24, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Autumn Circle/ Círculo de otońo -- Discover the magic of the season when Nature prepares to rest and the fruits of the year are gathered. Join poet and urban shaman Maya Mary Hebert and her storytelling drum, Omnatea, for an afternoon of group storytelling, art and autumn exploration. Admission to this event is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds. 675 West 252nd Street in the Bronx. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Sep 24, 2:30pm Music / Modesto Flores Garden
NuyoRican School Poetry Jazz Ensemble -- Hope Community, Inc. & SJ Management Plus presents the NuyoRican School Poetry Jazz Ensemble. Featured poets are BCA's own Americo Casiano Jr. and Jesus Papoleto Melendez with Edy Martinez (keyboard), Ray Martinez (bass), Gene Golden (Chekere & Cajita), Dave Coleman (Vocals, Congas & Caja), and Warren Smith (Chekere & Cajon). Modesto Flores Garden is located at Lexington Avenue, between East 104th Street & 105th Streets (opposite the schoolyard). For more information call 212-987-3942 or 718-931-9500 x19.

Sep 24, 3:30pm Book Group / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
African American Women's Studies - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 24, 8:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Sam Leopold - Enjoy an afternoon performance by rock folk singer, songwriter and recording artist Sam Leopold. For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Sep 25 Museum Event / Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Life in the Colonies -- Join the Van Cortlandt House Museum and the Urban Park Rangers for a festival celebrating the sights and sounds of a typical 18th-century market day. For more information call 718-543-4595. Van Cortlandt House is located in Van Cortlandt Park at Van Cortlandt Park East & Kepler Avenue in the Bronx. For information, call 718-430-1890 (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm).

Sep 25, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 25, 1:00-4:00pm Family Art Project / Kerlin Learning Center at Wave Hill*
Autumn Circle/ Círculo de otońo - See Sep 24 listing for details.

Sep 26, 8:00pm Reading Series / Johnny O's
Reading by Jean Lehrman. Jean Lehrman is a woman with AIDS who lives and works in New York City. She emerged from the womb writing but life slapped it out of her 25 years ago. Words sprung back last spring and started banging on her lips. When she ran out of people to read to over the phone she discovered the mic. Fallen in love with it, Jean plans to take over every stage in New York City and later the world. She has featured at the Cornelia Street Cafe, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Nightingale's Tavern and others, and is the author of a chapbook, If You Come Back I Won't Have Aids. An open mic session follows the feature & welcomes prose writers & musicians as well as poets. Tonight's reading is part of Johnny O's Hidden Treasure Series, hosted and produced by Mindy Matijasevic, a Bronxite, writer, mother, instructor, and actress. Johhny O's is located at 2152 Westchester Avenue off Purdy Street, half a block from the Castle Hill stop on the #6 train in the Bronx. For information on the Hidden Treasure Series, visit http://hometown.aol.com/mindyinthebronx/myhomepage/business.html. For information on this evening's reading, call 718-792-6078 or e-mail mindyinthebronx@aol.com.

Sep 28, 11:00am-3:00pm Outdoor Performance / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Outdoor Performance -- The public is invited to actively participate in this large-scale outdoor performance held at the Monika Weiss exhibit in the Edith Altschul Lehman Wing and the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery. See September 6th listing for information about the exhibit. The Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery.

Sep 28, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 29, 11:00am-3:00pm Outdoor Performance / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Outdoor Performance - See Sep 28 listing for details.

Sep 29, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 29, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing - See Sep 1, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Sep 30, 7:00pm Book Group / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Fiction & Literature - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 30, 8:00pm Music / Open Mike at Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Open Mike Night for Singer-Songwriters - Come and show us what you've got! Every last Friday of the month at Starving Artist is an open-mike night for singer-songwriters. For information, please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Oct 1, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Oct 1, 8:00pm Music / Lehman Center* at Lehman College
Puerto Rico Sings...New York Swings with Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and special guest Nelson Gonzalez. Musical Director Oscar Hernandez. Tickets: $45, $40, $35, $30. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is located at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx. For Box Office information, call 718-960-8833 or visit www.lehmancenter.org. For directions, visit http://www.lehmancenter.org/directions_car_nf.htm.

Oct 2 Outdoor Celebration / Hostos Community College
Viva Bronx! - Pepatian presents this outdoor celebration showcasing a number of artists including: La Bruja, Anthony Rodriguez and La Santa Luz Dance Company, Courtney French/Vissi Dance Theater, KR3T's Dance Company, and Circus Amok. The event will also feature Rhina Valentin and a special project of Arthur Aviles directed by Christal Brown, Jessie Flores and Richard Rivera. Hostos is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For additional information, call 917-903-7651 or e-mail pepatian@aol.com.

Oct 2, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Oct 2, 3:00pm Music / Lehman Center* at Lehman College
Italian Celebration with Al Martino. Also featuring Natalie Pinto, Louis Vanaria, Viviana and the Joe Cabot Orchestra. Tickets: $25 and $15. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is located at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx. For Box Office information, call 718-960-8833 or visit www.lehmancenter.org. For directions, visit http://www.lehmancenter.org/directions_car_nf.htm.

Oct 2, 3:00pm Music / Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery*
Charlie Milligan - Enjoy an afternoon with keyboard artist Charlie Milligan and a chance to name that tune! For information or to make reservations for this musical performance (suggested), please call 718-885-3779. 249 City Island Avenue in the City Island section of the Bronx. www.starvingartistonline.com.

Oct 4, 6:00-9:00pm Opening Reception / Haven Arts Gallery
Opening Reception for Slow Reveal -- An exhibition by artist Anne Humanfeld. For information on this and future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx.

Oct 5, 12:00-4:00pm Tour / Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Guided Tours of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - See Sep 3, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Oct 5, 5:00pm Bronx Culture Trolley / Hostos Community College
Bronx Culture Trolley -- Tour the lower Grand Concourse by trolley and enjoy featured attractions at the South Bronx's hottest cultural spots along the way. Visit BCA's website at www.bronxarts.org to find out about this month's featured trolley night attractions. Hostos is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. This is a free event of the Bronx Council on the Arts. For trolley reservations and information, call 718-931-9500 x33 or e-mail trolley@bronxarts.org.

Oct 5, 5:00pm Art Exhibition / Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Post Platano/Ante Formalism - Closing reception for this group exhibition presenting works by 16 Bronx artists who experiment with abstraction in various media and investigate the comforts and contradictions of form and content. These contemporary artists bring forth formal hybridities in liminal vocabularies and translations where basic aesthetic principles and cultural specificity work together to produce subtleties and nuances in post-identity politics New York City. Performance at 5:00pm & 6:00pm: I DEMAND THE RIGHT TO BE SEARCHED featuring performance artist Rhina Valentin and produced by Shugah Daddy. The Longwood Art Gallery is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For further information on Longwood and its exhibits, call 718-518-6728. For further information on the Bronx Culture Trolley, call 718-931-9500 x33. www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 5 , 5:30-8:30pm Artisans Marketplace / Hostos Community College Atrium
The Artisans Marketplace offers you an evening of great browsing and great shopping in the Atrium of Hostos Community College. Enjoy affordable, collectible handmade crafts by Bronx artisans, including jewelry, beadwork, candles, ceramics, pottery, clothing, hats, rosaries, dolls, and more. Support our local artists by buying art directly from those who created them. Hostos is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. For additional information, contact Lisa Curran of the Bronx Council on the Arts at 718-931-9500 or lisa@bronxarts.org or visit www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 5, 6:00 & 7:00pm Video & Tour/ Pregones Theater*
Video & Tour -- A brief video screening about Pregones Theater entitled Pregones Theater - Working a Dream! and be among the first to enjoy a sneak peak, back stage tour of the new theater scheduled to open in November. For more information on Pregones and its performances, visit www.pregones.org. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For information, call 718-585-1202. Pregones is located at 571 Walton Avenue (off 149th Street).

Oct 5, 7:30pm Poetry / Downtown Bronx Bar & Café
Reading by Maria Negroni - Maria Negroni, an Argentinian native, is a writer, poet, essayist, translator and professor. As a poet, she is celebrated throughout South America. She is the author of two books of essays, one novel, and six books of poetry. In 1994, her book Night Journeys received the Argentina National Book Award. The collection of 62 tightly-woven narrative poems is Negroni's first work of poetry to be translated into English. "This book is pervaded by the spooky sense of a woman travelling in many directions, most of them unrequested, journeying through shadows and mirrors, navigating the mysteries by shuttling between life and death" (The Washington Post). She currently teaches Latin American Literature and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. An open mic session will follow Ms. Negroni's reading. The Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe is located at 141 East 149th Street on the corner at Walton Avenue (just a block and a half from Hostos Community College) in the Bronx. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For information on this month's Poetry event, call Leslie at 718-409-1265 x10 or leslie@bronxarts.org. For further information on the Bronx Culture Trolley, call 718-931-9500 x33 or visit www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 5, 6:00-9:00pm Art Exhibition / Haven Arts Gallery
Slow Reveal -- Opening reception for this exhibition by artist Anne Humanfeld consisting of large, complex transfers on canvas of animals, birds, and human figures in natural settings which reference graphic imagery. For information on future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For further information on the Bronx Culture Trolley, call 718-931-9500 x33 or visit www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 5, 6:00pm CONVERSIONs / A Synthetic Zero Event
A Synthetic Zero Event featuring visual artists, performers, music, video and film. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. Synthetic Zero's loft space is located at 305 East 140th Street (between Third & Alexander Avenues) in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Mott Haven is only 20 minutes from Union Square on the #4, #5, and #6 lines. It is the first #6 stop outside of Manhattan. For information on this event, call Mitsu Hadeishi at 718-772-4961, e-mail mitsu@syntheticzero.com, or visit www.syntheticzero.com/events/. For further information on the Bronx Culture Trolley, call 718-931-9500 x33 or visit www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 6, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Oct 6, 7:00-10:00pm Live Model Drawing at Mi Sala
Live Model Drawing - See Sep 1, 12:00-4:00pm listing for details.

Oct 7, 5:30pm Bronx Seaside Trolley / Pelham Bay Park Station
The Bronx Seaside Trolley, running on the first Friday of each month, offers an evening of dining, shopping and entertainment in City Island. Galleries, shops, restaurants and other City Island establishments will feature art openings, entertainment and refreshments. City Island stops include a tour of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*, Sea Shore Restaurant, Kathlyn Moses Gallery*, Focal Point Gallery*, Starving Artists Café & Gallery, Sammy's Fish Box, Grace Church/City Theater Group, Quality Antiques, Main Street Antiques, Midtown Antiques*, and Le Refuge Inn. Meet at the #6 train, Pelham Bay Park Station, at 5:30pm for the first run of the evening -- there will be 4 to 5 circuit runs. Each run is approximately 45 minutes long. The last pick-up to leave Pelham Bay Station is at 9:30pm. The last pick-up to leave City Island is at 10:05pm dropping you back at the Pelham Bay Station around 10:15pm. Admission to the trolley is free. For more information on the Seaside Trolley, visit www.cityislandchamber.org or call 718-885-9100.

Oct 8 Zoofari / Bronx Zoo*
Zoofari -- Discover and explore the Bronx Zoo with special scavenger hunts, Italian melodies by Gaetano, and performances by La Commedia Theatre Company in celebration of Columbus Day. The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For times, admission, directions, and other information, call 718-367-1010 or 718-220-5100, or visit http://bronxzoo.com/bzhomepage. To find out about all events happening at the zoo, visit http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events.

Oct 9 Zoofari / Bronx Zoo*
Zoofari - See Oct 8 listing for details.

ONGOING CALENDAR ACTIVITIES
(BCA calendar events are listed in red)

ONGOING Free Events / New York Public Library
The New York Public Library offers a variety of free events, exhibitions, tours and classes for children, adults, and young adults at its many branch locations. Activities include books & poetry, computer classes, exhibitions, film, lectures, music, picture book hours, special programs, story hours, theater, video, and workshops. Visit www.nypl.org/events/branchevents.cfm to find out about the New York Public Library's free offerings at a branch near you.

Sep 5 thru 30 Art Exhibition / Haven Arts Gallery
off the cuff -- An exhibition by scupltor Timothy Blum. Tim Blum is known for his wry commentary on social icons and pop culture; off-the-cuff will include a life size reproduction of a Muslim figure kneeling on a floating prayer rug and life size figures cast in bread which urinate wine into silver punch bowls. For information on this and future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx.

Sep 6 thru Dec 16 Art Exhibition / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Marisa Tellería-Diéz: Synesthesia. Exhibit offers a selection of works including three-dimensional objects, installations and photography. Tellería-Diéz explores a universe of the familiar from skies and topographies to elemental forms. The exhibition provides a sensorial experience rich in metaphorical references. Exhibit organized by Patricia Cazorla. On view in the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The Lehman College Art Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery.

Sep 6 thru Dec 16 Art Exhibition / Lehman College Art Gallery*
Monika Weiss: Five Rivers - An installation of drawing, performance, video and sound. New York-based Polish artist Monika Weiss creates environments that explore the body as an integral component of the work of art, at once a physical presence, a cultural signifier, and a metaphysical essence. Artist will provide a survey of major works-performance, video, sound, installation drawing and photography-created over the last six years. The exhibition will feature new site-specific projects with live indoor and outdoor performances, sculptural installations, documentation of earlier works, and a selection of video, drawings and photography. Exhibit organized by Susan Hoeltzel. On view in the Edith Altschul Lehman Wing and the Robert Lehman Wing of the Lehman College Art Gallery. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The Lehman College Art Gallery is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West in the Bronx. For more information, call 718-960-8731 or e-mail susan.hoeltzel@lehman.cuny.edu. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery

Sep 7 thru Oct 5 Art Exhibition / Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Post Platano/Ante Formalism -This group exhibition presents works by Bronx artists who experiment with abstraction in various media and investigate the comforts and contradictions of form and content. These contemporary artists bring forth formal hybridities in liminal vocabularies and translations where basic aesthetic principles and cultural specificity work together to produce subtleties and nuances in post-identity politics New York City. Artists include: Yasmine Awais, Melissa A. Calderón, Arturo Carranza, Vidal Centeno, Kimberly Renee Curran, Lisa Curran, Ray Felix*, G. , Isaac Garcia- Lanzó, Edwin Gonzalez, Josie Gonzalez, Skowmon Hastanan, Ixrael, Juanita Lanzó-Guilbe, Anthony D. Meyers*, Luis Pagan, Kay Reese*, Jose Rivera, Shazzi Thomas, and Audrey E. Wong. Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed major holidays. The Longwood Art Gallery is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For further information on Longwood and its exhibits, call 718-518-6728 or visit www.longwoodcyber.org/. *Former BCA BRIO winners.

Sep 19 thru Dec 17 Art Classes / Bronx River Art Center
Bronx River Art Center's Fall 2005 Art Classes will run from September 19th through December 17th. Registration: September 12-17, 3:30-5:30 pm, Mon-Fri; Sat 12:30-4:30 pm. Classes for youth ages 9-21 and Adult and Parent/Child Team Classes. We offer classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and digital media. Contact 718-589-5819 x 13 for more information. The Bronx River Art Center is located at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. For information, call 718-589-5819 or visit www.bronxriverart.org.

Thru Oct 2 Art Exhibitions / Bronx Museum of the Arts*
Artists in the Marketplace: AIM 25 -- For twenty-five years, our groundbreaking Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program has been providing professional development for emerging artists in the New York area. This year's featured artists include Mai Braun, Brian Caverly, Ofri Cnaani, Ben Colebrook, Ernest Concepcion, Priyanka Dasgupta, Tom Downs, Elaine Gan, J.J. Garfinkel, Beth Gilfilen, David Hardy, Leslie Hewitt, Vlatka Horvat, Olen Hsu, Wade Kavanaugh, Fawad Khan, Shinichiro Kitaura (BCA BRIO award winner), Tom Kotik, Beth Krebs, Steven Lam, Rena Leinberger, Thessia Machado, Esperanza Mayobre, Yucef Merhi, Ivan Monforte, Stephen Nguyen, Ian Pedigo, Kurt Perschke, Meridith Pingree, Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz (BCA BRIO award winner), Jaye Rhee, Rachel Schuder, Jennifer Schwarting, Kwabena Slaughter, and Heeseop Yoon. The Bronx Museum of the Arts is located at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street. For further information on this exhibit, call 718-681-6000 or visit www.bxma.org.

Oct 4 thru 29 Art Exhibition / Haven Arts Gallery
Slow Reveal -- An exhibition by artist Anne Humanfeld consisting of large, complex transfers on canvas of animals, birds, and human figures in natural settings which reference graphic imagery. For information on this and future Haven Arts Gallery exhibits, call 718-585-5753 or visit www.havenarts.org. Haven is located at 235 East 141st Street in the Bronx.

Thru Oct 30 Everett Children's Adventure Garden / New York Botanical Garden*
Put Your Plants On - At this special exhibit kids can explore how plants turn into the clothes they wear, how the soles of their sneakers may have come from a rubber tree, how their pajamas might have started out as the fluffy seedpods of the cotton plant. They can weave at a giant loom, explore fabrics like linen and cotton, and try on clothes made from a closet full of plants. The Garden is located at 200th Street & Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. For admission and/or general information call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of The Garden's events, visit www.nygb.org.

ONGOING Bronx Tourism Council / Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carion, Jr.
The Bronx Tourism Council and the Office of Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carion, Jr. also provide a calendar of events and activities for all ages. For additional listings of what's happening in the Bronx, visit www.ilovethebronx.com.

* These organizations accept BCA's Bronx Cultural Card. An additional number of Bronx dining and business establishments also accept the Cultural Card. For a list of those who accept the card and the discounts they offer, please visit www.bronxarts.org/gp_bcc_participants.asp.

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2.      OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Bronx Council on the Arts
Community Arts Grants for 2005-2006

The Bronx Council on the Arts invites all eligible arts and community organizations to apply to the NYSCA/BCA Community Arts Grants program for the 2005-2006 funding year. All borough non-profit arts and community-based organizations are eligible to apply!

ABOUT THE GRANT

Funding for this grant comes from The New York State Council on the Arts' Decentralization Program (DEC). The purpose of the grant is to provide support toward artist fees and other expenses related to cultural and arts activities that provide services and projects for Bronx residents. Eligible organizations may submit up to three requests through one application for a variety of arts and cultural projects, but the total monetary amount for all three requests combined can not exceed $5,000.   Last year's average grant was $1,627.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

The grant panel will pay special attention to: project requests submitted by arts organizations; projects which further the development of professional arts groups; and projects which involve Bronx artists.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE

Applications & Guidelines are now available at BCA's office and online at www.bronxarts.org/org_grants_cag.asp. For more information on this organizational grant, call 718-931-9500 x19.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Completed applications must be delivered to the Bronx Council on the Arts, 1738 Hone Avenue (off Morris Park Avenue), Bronx, NY 10461 by 5:00pm on Friday, September 16, 2005. If mailed, applications must be postmarked by the post office by 5:00pm of the same date.

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The Bronx Council on the Arts is currently seeking
nominations of professionals willing to serve on its grants panel.

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is seeking nominations of individuals to serve on the various panels conducted throughout the year. These panels represent a wide range of experience in arts management and arts disciplines. Candidates should be familiar with the arts scene of the Bronx and community based organizations of the Bronx, along with the having a comprehensive understanding of the Bronx. Keep in mind that in an effort to maintain a high level of integrity and impartiality in its decision-making process, BCA needs to consider many factors, including cultural diversity and geographic representation, when creating its panels. In view of these requirements, BCA may not be able to utilize the services of all of the qualified individuals nominated. However, nominee information will be held for at least two years.  

SELECTION CRITERIA

Community Arts Grant:

The Review Panel recommends Community Arts Grants program funds to the extent that they meet
the following criteria:
a. Artistic merit and purpose of the project.
b. Qualified staff and artists' involvement.
c. The project's realistic chance of implementation.
d. The organization's ability to administer all phases of the project.
e. Audience and community benefit to be derived from the project.
f. Audience and community interest in and support for the project.
g. Justification of the need for the requested funds.
h. Sources of support (in-kind or cash) other than BCA. (BCA should not be the sole source of support for any project).
i. The lack of similar projects in the same geographical area.
j. Accessibility for persons with disabilities (or the commitment to achieve same).

Arts In Education Grant:

The Review Panel will use the following criteria to evaluate the grant proposals:
a. Clarity and appropriateness of the shared educational and artistic goals and expected student outcomes in relation to proposed project activities and grade levels served.
b. Degree to which the project will strengthen learning of curricula in both the art and non-art subjects.
c. Depth and authenticity of the connection between the art and non-art subjects.
d. Degree to which the project will support the cited New York State Learning Standards in both the art and non-art subjects.
e. Degree to which the timeline will allow for reflection, further investigation and fine tuning between work sessions.
f. Appropriateness of professional development activities in relation to project goals and expected student outcomes. (If applicable)
g. Degree to which certified art, music, dance and/or theatre teachers will participate in the project. (If applicable)
h. Clarity, appropriateness and feasibility of evaluation and student assessment plans.
i. Quality of expertise and appropriateness of proposed artists or professionals.  
j. Appropriateness of the members of the planning and implementation team
k. Appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget.

The ideal panelist would be an artist, arts administrator, or other professional with a wide range of experience in public administration, arts management and/or arts disciplines. He or she must be familiar with the mission of the Bronx Council on the Arts, the needs of County communities, willing to adhere to the Code of Ethics as defined by the New York State Council on the Arts, and can not be affiliated with any arts or community based organizations applying for any of the above grants.

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PANELIST NOMINATION FORM

Nominee Information:

Name:                                                                                                                                                                 

Address:                                                                                                                                                              

Contact:  Phone:                                            Fax:                                            E-Mail:                                         

Affiliation:                                                                                                                                                           

Experience:  (please provide a short description of why you think this nominee would make a good panelist and their
primary areas of expertise.)

Nominated by:                                                                                                                                                    

Address:                                                                                                                                                             

Contact:  Phone:                                            Fax:                                            E-Mail:                                         

In an effort to maintain a high level of integrity and impartiality in its decision-making process, BCA needs to consider many factors, including cultural diversity and geographic representation, when creating its panels. In view of these requirements, BCA may not be able to utilize the services of all of the qualified individuals who are nominated. However, nominee information will be held for at least two years. Thank you for your suggestions.

Please return this information to:

The Bronx Council on the Arts
Community Arts Grant
1738 Hone Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461

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FYI:

NYFA SOURCE TRAINING FOR ARTISTS WORKING IN ALL DISCIPLINES: The New York Foundation for the Arts staff will provide instructions in the use of the nation's most extensive online directory of awards, services, and publications for artists of all disciplines featuring over 7,000 programs. The Artist Training Session will cover basic searches by discipline and advanced searches on a range of criteria, an overview of the range of programs and resources included in the database, and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your search. Participants will have the opportunity to perform test searches for programs relevant to their current work and career needs. Users can access NYFA Source (www.nyfa.org/source) free of charge for information ranging from cash grants and artist-in-residence programs, to marketing and opportunity listings. This resource covers the range of support available to U.S. artists on the local, state, national, and international level, and allows specific queries based on discipline, location, gender, ethnicity, career point, application deadline, and many other criteria. Find out how to make this tool work for you. Where can you go to find grants, residencies, space awards, equipment access, professional development programs, legal, financial, and business resources available to independent artists in all disciplines across the U.S.A.? Come to a free NYFA Source Artist Training Session and find out! Who: Performing, visual, media, folk/traditional, and interdisciplinary artists; Where: New York Foundation for the Arts, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor, (at Spring Street in Soho) in NYC; When: Tuesday: 9/13/05 & 12/13/05; Time: 6pm to 8pm. Please RSVP. Registration is free -- first-come, first-served. Contact Edith Meeks, Senior Officer, Information & Research, at 212-366-6900 x220 or e-mail meeks@nyfa.org. Include your name and contact information (telephone or email) and the date of the session you'd like to attend.

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3.       INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS' OPPORTUNITIES (BCA opportunities are listed in red)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 IS THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR
THE BRONX WRITERS' CENTER'S CHAPTER ONE FICTION COMPETITION FOR 2005

Chapter One is BWC's annual competition and reading series, open to residents of New York City, that provides opportunities for emerging novelists to share their work with an audience, while emphasizing the importance of a strong first chapter. To learn more about Chapter One, visit the Bronx Writers Center's web pages.

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DEUTSCHE BANK AND ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND
"ARTS & ENTERPRISE" PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
STIMULATING PLACE-BASED REVITALIZATION  

Deutsche Bank and Rockefeller Brothers Fund are committed to the revitalization of distressed communities and has a long-standing tradition of supporting arts and culture. Recognizing that communities outside the economic mainstream have the potential to realize greater opportunities from the vitality of the arts sector, the funders launched the Arts & Enterprise grants program, now entering its second round of funding. This initiative seeks to encourage the use of the arts, culture and the creative sector as drivers for the economic development. The hope is to encourage the growth of creative venues and projects, while simultaneously developing new employment, career and entrepreneurial opportunities for local low- and moderate-income residents. Submission Deadline: September 21, 2005.

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SYNTHETIC ZERO SEEKS ARTISTS FOR OCTOBER LOFT EVENT: Synthetic Zero is looking for visual artists, performers, musicians, and experimental video and film for our next loft event scheduled for October 2nd & 5th which will feature visual artists, performers, music, video and film. October 5th's loft event will be among those slated for that evening's Bronx Culture Trolley. If you are interested in exhibiting or know people who might want to show their work, please contact Mitsu Hadeishi at 718-772-4961 or mitsu@syntheticzero.com. If you wish to submit film or video, please mail it to: Mitsu Hadeishi, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 503, New York, NY 10018. Preferred formats are DVD (PAL or NTSC) and VHS (NTSC only). DV tape is also acceptable. Synthetic Zero's loft space is located at 305 East 140th Street ( between Third & Alexander Avenues) in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Mott Haven is only 20 minutes from Union Square on the #4, #5, and #6 lines. It is the first #6 stop outside of Manhattan. Please visit www.syntheticzero.com/events/ for updates.

RIVERDALE CHORALE SOCIETY IS SEEKS SINGERS of various ages and backgrounds to join them for the fall semester session on September 7, 2005. For this semester's theme, "Bravo Brahms," the chorus will prepare some of Brahm's secular and sacred works such as Zigeuneleider, the Missa Canonica and selections from Opus 62. A small ensemble will also be prepared to perform selections from Opus 31, 64, and 92. Singers in all voice parts are welcome, but tenors, bases, and first sopranos are especially encouraged to audition. Once accepted, chorus members are required to attend weekly rehearsals every Wednesday from September to December 2005 at the Christ Church on 252nd and Henry Hudson Parkway. Weekly sessions go from 7:30 to 9:45 pm. A free sight-singing workshop is available to all chorus members to be given by Prof. Mimi Daitz, RCS conductor. For informal auditions with Prof. Daitz, please e-mail her at info@reiverdale-choral.org or call 718-543-2219. Also, prospective members are encouraged to visit the RCS website: www.riverdalechoral.org. For further information, please contact Al J. Adlaon at 718-796-0164.

BRONX-BASED ARTISTS, DISPLAY YOUR WORK FOR FREE! The Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway invites Bronx-based artists to display their works at their 28th annual Salute to Pelham Parkway Festival to be held on Sunday, September 18th. No fees are asked and art work can be sold. Tables and chairs will be provided free of charge. But advanced registration is necessary. Set up begins at 9:00 am. The Festival begins at 12:00 noon and last to 6:00 pm. The event takes place out of doors in Comras Mall of Bronx Park (at the intersection of Bronx Park East & Lydig Avenue). Call the Council at 718-792-4744 or email at dedelstein@bjcconline.org to confirm your arrangements.

MALE DANCERS WANTED FOR FLORIDA DANCE THEATRE -- FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE: Strong ballet & modern technique required. Trainee, apprentice, & salaried positions are available. Dancer would have to relocate to central Florida area. Rehearsal studios are near Orlando and Tampa areas. Must have car or be willing to live in Downtown Lakeland near company studios. Starting pay of $250.00 per week. Cost of living in Lakeland Florida for apartments is very cheap. Please post flier or send dancers with a reference from the ballet master or mistress. Send resume & video to: PO Box 831, Lakeland, FL 33802. For additional information call 863-802-0399 or e-mail carol@floridadancetheatre.org.

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"HOW TO APPLY" SEMINAR FOR MUD/BONE'S ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM: MUD/BONE, theater company in-residence at The Point CDC Live From the Edge Theatre, will hold a "How to apply" seminar on September 1st at 7:00pm for artists interested in submitting proposals to our Artistic Associates Program. This program is for professional theater artists who need space, resources and support to develop and produce new, classical and cross-cultural work for the stage. Bronx-based theater artists of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Artistic Associates must develop and co-produce at least one theater project within a six-month cycle and will receive generous project-speciifc resources and support including, but not limited to, $1000 in project money. Application guidelines may be picked up at The Point, 940 Garrison Avenue or downloaded from our website www.mudbone.org. At the "How to Apply" seminar, artists can ask questions about eligibility and find out if their proposal fits the guidelines. Attendees will be given information about the selection process and the criteria that will be used to evaluate proposals. Artists will hear answers to frequently asked questions and will be able to learn more about Mud/Bone's history, mission and vision for the future. Please make a reservation for the seminar by calling Mud/ Bone at 718-670-3789 or by e-mail: associates@mudbone.org. "How to Apply" Seminar Date: Sep 1, 2005 at 7:00pm.

GALLERY AND SCULPTURE PARK 2005 SLIDE REVIEW PROGRAM: Abington Art Center (Jenkintown, PA) invites professional artists to submit proposals for consideration to participate in our Gallery, Sculpture Park and community venues. Each season the exhibition program consists of several exhibitions in our galleries featuring national and regional artists, and the installation of large scale sculptures in our outdoor sculpture park. For both indoor and outdoor exhibitions, the Center provides artists with professionally produced documentation, invitations, catalogues and promotional materials. Related educational programs such as lectures, public forums and workshops are designed to stimulate and involve audiences in the experience. The focus, criteria and eligibility for each venue is different, so please read the prospectus carefully before completing the application. Artists from the mid-Atlantic and New England are most likely to be selected, others may be considered. A full prospectus is available on the gallery page at www.abingtonartcenter.org and needs to accompany all submissions. For more information, visit www.abingtonartcenter.org. The entry fee is waived for Abington Art Center members. Include 6-10 slides, a slide list with name, title, medium, date and dimensions. Current short resume. A one page artist's statement. For return of submission materials, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Abington Art Center, ATTN: Curatorial Review, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Application/Entry Fee: $10. Application Deadline: Sep 2, 2005.

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS (OR IS IT?) (dirtypop Magazine; Brooklyn, NY): dirtypop Magazine Issue #3: All About The Benjamins (Or Is It?): Class, wealth, property, image, and the good ol' American Dream. dirtypop Magazine is a social critique of music and popular culture that strives to make you think, a little. Issues 1 and 2 are available at small, independent booksellers and music stores near you. We are currently accepting pitches for artwork and for articles. Send written materials to editor@dirtypop.org. A pitch for words should be 250 words or less and should include an idea or synopsis of what you'd like to articulate. For art (illustrations, photos, design samples, etc.), please submit a quick proposal of the work you'd like to see featured in issue #3 to art@dirtypop.org. Please include a small sample of your art (weblinks, jpgs or pdfs) so the Art team can get a sense of what you do… For general questions about submissions, please contact editor@dirtypop.org. For additional information, visit www.dirtypop.org. Deadline for Pitches: Sep 2, 2005.

OUTWIN BOOCHEVER PORTRAIT COMPETITION 2006: Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery (Washington DC). Enter an original portrait for a chance to showcase your work at the Smithsonian. The National Portrait Gallery, as part of its increasing engagement with contemporary portraiture, will sponsor its first-ever Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. The top painted or sculpted portraits entered in the competition will demonstrate innovation and excellence in contemporary figurative work and will form the dynamic lead exhibition for the Gallery's reopening on July 4, 2006. Named for Virginia Outwin Boochever, a former NPG volunteer whose generous gift has endowed this program, the inaugural competition will begin with a call for entries from June 1 - September 6, 2005. All emerging and mid-career artists, 18 and older, who are working and residing in the United States, are invited to enter one figurative work. In the fall of 2005 the work will be judged online by a panel of experts who will select approximately 120 semifinalists. Those pieces will be reviewed in Washington, DC in the spring of 2006 and narrowed down to the top 50 - 60. The finalists' works will be shown at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery upon its reopening. The first-prize winner will receive a cash award of $25,000 including a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the Gallery's permanent collection. A second- and third-place artist will also receive cash awards, as will up to four commended artists. To get all the details and to enter the competition through our unique online entry and jurying system please visit www.npg.si.edu. Application/Entry Fee: $25.00. Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2005.

PORTRAIT PAINTING & SCULPTURE COMPETITION: Seeking 18+ US painters & sculptors for portrait competition. $25,000 in cash awards and commissioning opportunity for gallery's permanent collection. Portrait must be of person with whom the artist has had direct contact. For more info: Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, National Portrait Gallery, Box 37012, Washington DC 20013 or 202-275-1824 or 202-275-1904(FAX) or www.npg.si.edu. Entry Deadline: Sep 6, 2005.

NEW PLAY COMMISSIONS IN JEWISH THEATER: The National Foundation for Jewish Culture (New York, NY) invites proposals from non-profit theater companies in the United States for the commissioning of a new play that deals with the Jewish experience. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to non-profit theater companies in the United States for the commissioning of new full-length plays that deal substantively with issues of Jewish history, tradition, values or contemporary life. For more information, visit http://www.jewishculture.org/theater/theater_npc.html or contact Kristen Runk, Associate Operations Director, at 212-629-0500 x215 or krunk@jewishculture.org. Application/Entry Fee: none. Application Deadline: Sep 8, 2005.

CALL FOR ART IN ALL MEDIA: 2nd annual Paperworks: In, On and of Paper. Work submitted may include any medium that utilizes paper as an integral component of expression. All works will be judged according to their quality of expression and professional craft. Exhibition dates are November 11, 2005 - January 6, 2006. $2,500 in awards. A maxium of three entries per artist with a non-refundable fee of $35. This will be a juried exhibit. One slide or JPEG per entry. JPEGs accepted via email or PC-formatted CD. Applications are available online at: www.foundryartcentre.org. Email JPEGs to: showentry@foundryartcentre.org. mail entry fee and hardcopy entry form to: Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, St, Charles, MO 63301 or call: 636-255-0270. Deadline for Receiving Entries is Sep 9, 2005.

NEW DIRECTIONS' 05: 21st Annual National Juried Contemporary Art Exhibition, Oct 22 - Nov 19, 2005. Juror: Steven Evans, Assistant Director--Dia Foundation-- New York. Cash awards/exhibition opportunities. Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and mixed media. Send SASE for prospectus: The Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 or845-471-2550 or info@barrettartcenter.org. Entry Deadline, Friday, Sep 9, 2005.

SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION: The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA; Long Branch, NJ) is currently seeking submissions for its Second Annual International Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is open to artists in all media from across the country and abroad. Each artist may enter two pieces of work completed in the last five years. One 35mm slide must be submitted for each work of art (for sculpture or installation 2 views of each submission are allowed). Please visit www.sica.org to apply on-line or download a prospectus. To receive a prospectus by mail, send SASE to: Attn: Second Annual International Juried Exhibition, SICA, The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts 20 Third Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Entry Fee: $25. Exhibition runs from October 18 through Nov. 12, 2005. Reception: October 21. Juror: John Czerkowicz, M.F.A. Graduate Advisor, Montclair State University. Awards will be presented at the exhibition's Preview Reception: Best in Show, Best in Category (Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, etc.) and Best Mixed Media / Installation. SICA is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to establish a uniquely stimulating and creative environment in which to experience the contemporary arts. The primary goal of the center is to increase the general public's accessibility, awareness and appreciation of the contemporary arts in central New Jersey. For more information on SICA, visit www.sica.org or e-mail info@sica.org. Deadline for submissions: Sep 9, 2005.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: In celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding, the Architectural League (NYC) announces a Call for Proposals for ARCHITECTURE AND. . ., a year-long series of programs offering analysis, demonstration, and proposition, about the current state and future potential of architecture. The League seeks proposals from architects, artists, curators, academics, and others for lecture series, conferences, exhibitions, web sites and other projects that consider how architecture is intersecting, or could, with innovative work in other creative and scientific disciplines; and at how architecture is responding to forces shaping contemporary life, such as globalization, urbanization, environmental decline, and the pervasiveness of information technologies. For more information, go to www.archleague.org/competitions.php or e-mail Rosalie Genevro, Executive Director, at genevro@archleague.org. Application/Entry Fee: None. Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2005.

BRONX MUSUEM'S ARTIST IN THE MARKETPLACE: Bronx Museum of the Arts (Bronx, NY) is currently accepting applications for its Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program. Each year AIM provides 36 emerging artists with professional development seminars (with experienced arts professionals), as well as a group exhibition and accompanying catalogue. For additional information, including guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application form, please send a self-addressed stamped ($.37) envelope to The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456 or visit: www.bronxmuseum.org/aim.htm. Please Note: This is the only deadline for both the fall 2005 (November 2005-January 2006) and spring 2006 (March-May 2006) semesters. Application Postmark Deadline: Sep 15, 2005.

CALL FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: Charles Missouri Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Sculptures must be suitable for a yearlong exhibition (works may be for sale). A selection committee will select up to 10 sculptures. A $1,000 honorium will be awarded for each piece selected. A People's Choice Award of $5,000 will be given for one piece of sculpture. The durability of the piece entered will be a factor in the selection process. Artwork must remain on display for one year. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years. Artists will be solely responsible for the delivery of the sculpture to and from, and artists will be required to reclaim their work promptly at the end of the loan period. Install date October 10, 2005. Remove work October 10, 2006. Artists may submit up to a maximum of three entries for jury with a non-refundable fee of $25. One slide/jpeg/ per entry or send a CD. Use jpeg on PC format only. Applications are available on line: www.foundryartcentre.org. Email jpegs to: director@foundryartcentre.org. Mail entry fee and hardcopy entry form mail to: Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, St. Charles, MO 63301 or call: 636-255-0270. Entry Deadline: Sep 15, 2005.

FINE PRESS PUBLISHING SEMINAR FOR EMERGING WRITERS: The Center for Book Arts (NYC) invites applications for our Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing Seminar For Emerging Writers. The next section of this seminar is scheduled for fall 2005. The seminar is tuition free for participants. Participants will hear lectures from various professionals in the field - printers, fine press publishers, book artists, and dealers, to get a practical overview of letterpress printing and fine press publishing. They will learn the basics of letterpress printing, both traditional typesetting and options with new technology, by collaboratively printing a small edition of chapbooks or other projects. Each seminar will be offered to a maximum of eight students. Writers from culturally diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Finalists may be interviewed or asked to provide supplemental information to their applications. Applications will not be accepted from students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs during the program year (September 2005 - May 2006). For more info, go to www.centerforbookarts.org/newsite/opportunities/. Application/Entry Fee: $20. For information, contact Sarah Nicholls, Program Manager, at snicholls@centerforbookarts.org. Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2005.

TEXAS EROTIC ART SHOW: An erotic art theme exhibition open to all interpretation of erotic art, on all forms of medium. This is a commission free exibit. Handling fee of $20 per piece on all work sold The Exhibition will be held Oct. 21-22, 2005 in Austin, Texas. Early Submission Fee: $30 for 1-4 slides, prints or images on CD. Please include $5 for each additional slide, print or image on CD. Late Submission Fee: $40 for 1-4 slides, prints, or images on CD. Please include $10 for each additional slide, print or image on CD. Online entry form at: www.mavericksunarts.com or e-mail: info@mavericksunarts.com or send SASE to: Maverick Sun Arts, 2900 W Anderson LN C-200-#351, Austin, TX 78757. Entry Deadline: Sep 16, 2005.

16TH COCA ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Center on Contemporary Art (Seattle, WA) seeks entries for its 16th CoCA Annual, Nov 4 through Dec 11, 2005. Open to artists residing in the United States and Canada and to works in all mediums. Cash prizes. Juried by internationally-celebrated artist Ernesto Pujol. Prospectus and entry form online at www.cocaseattle.org. Application fee: $25. For information, e-mail jim@cocaseattle.org. Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2005.

BRAC ART CLASSES: Bronx River Art Center 's Fall 2005 Art Classes will run from September 19th through December 17th. Registration: September 12-17, 3:30-5:30 pm, Mon-Fri; Sat 12:30-4:30 pm. Classes for youth ages 9-21 and Adult and Parent/Child Team Classes. We offer classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and digital media. Contact 718-589-5819 x 13 for more information. The Bronx River Art Center is located at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. For information, call 718-589-5819 or visit www.bronxriverart.org.

30TH ANNUAL JURIED FINE ARTS EXHIBITION: Smithtown Township Arts Council (St. James, NY) seeks entries for its 30th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Oct. 28 through Dec. 3, 2005 at Mills Pond House Gallery, St. James, NY. Juror: Claudia Altman-Siegel, Director, Luhring Augustine Gallery, Chelsea, NYC. Cash and Exhibit prizes. Entry fee: $45 for up to 3 entries. Call 631-862-6575 or e-mail stacprograms@earthlink.net for prospectus. View Gallery online at www.stacarts.org. Entry/Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2005.

PERSONAL ESSAY AWARD: Seeking a personal essay under 8000 words for publication and $1000 prize. Entry fee. Send SASE to: Jenine Gordon Bockman, Literal Latte, Ames Essay Award, 200 E 10th St., Suite 240, New York, NY 10003 or 212-260-5532 or www.literal-latte.com or litlatte@aol.com. Entry Deadline: Sep 20, 2005.

PHOTO URBANISM 3: The Design Trust for Public Space (NYC) is accepting applications for Photo Urbanism 3, our photography fellowship program. About the Photo Urbanism Program: Photography plays an integral role in the examination, discussion, and re-imagining of New York City 's public spaces. Photo Urbanism supports this role by offering fellowships to photographers to document the city's built environment. Five distinct essays, produced sequentially and each focusing on a different aspect of New York's public realm, will catalog the city's evolving character. All work will be published collectively at the program's conclusion. In 2002, the first fellowship was awarded to Diane Cook and Len Jenshel for 'The Edge of New York,' an exploration of the city's waterfront. The second fellowship was awarded to Jonathan Smith in 2004 for 'The Bridge Project.' Three more fellowships will be awarded by 2009. The Photo Urbanism 3 Award: The winning photographer will receive a $5,000 stipend. In addition, the Design Trust will sponsor an exhibition and an exhibit opening party to be held at a gallery or appropriate venue in late spring 2006. A postcard with image will be produced as an invitation to the opening. Submission Guidelines: (1) Preference will be given to emerging photographers; (2) Students enrolled in any degree program at the time of the application deadline may not apply. Submission Materials: (1) CD with no more than 10 jpeg or tiff format images; resolution of 300 dpi at print size preferred; (2) Corresponding numbered image list with image name or description, date & medium; (3) One page artist statement describing specific nature of project to be undertaken; (4) Artist resume. Application/Entry Fee: $20.00 Check or money order only, payable to: Design Trust for Public Space. For more information on the Design Trust, please visit: www.designtrust.org. Mail materials and entry fee to: Photo Urbanism 3, Design Trust for Public Space, 338 West 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Submission/Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2005.

CONTEMPORARY WORK FUND (LEF Foundation; Cambridge MA): LEF New England is now accepting proposals for the Fall 2005 Contemporary Work Fund, supporting innovative work of strong creative merit in all contemporary art disciplines, excluding filmmaking, which is supported through LEF's Moving Image Fund. Contemporary Work Fund grants are targeted primarily to the creation of new work and to projects that foster artists' creative development. Grantmaking is restricted to New England artists and nonprofit cultural organizations. Individual artists apply for project support through a nonprofit organization. Organizational applicants apply directly for projects that provide creative opportunities for individual artists to develop and share new work. Please visit the website: www.lef-foundation.org for information on how to apply. For other information, e-mail Kathryn@lef-foundation.org. Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2005.

CLICK ART (Woman Made Gallery; Chicago, IL): Call for photography and photo-based work by women artists, juried by Whitney Bradshaw. Open to any form of photography, including traditional processes, digital and video. Also encouraged is artwork in other mediums (for example, artist books, sculpture, mixed media - where photography is an intrinsic element). WMG will not accept digital images on a CD. Exhibition Dates: January 20 - February 23, 2006. Visit our website for more information or to submit digital files (jpgs): www.womanmade.org/entryform.html or e-mail gallery@womanmade.org. Application/Entry Fee: $24. Woman Made Gallery, 2418 W. Bloomingdale, Chicago, IL 60647. Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2005.

MATERIALS: HARD & SOFT: National Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition. January 28 - March 36, 2006. Juror: Lloyd Herman. $5,000 in cash awards. Fee: $25.00, non-refundable. For prospectus send a business sized SASE to: Greater Denton Arts Council, 207 South Bell Drawer W, Denton TX 76201 or www.dentonarts.com or 940-382-2787. Entry Deadline: Sep 28, 2005.

ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT BY UPSTREAM PEOPLE GALLERY: Artwork now being accepted for exhibition with over 400,000 viewers per month. 12 month's representation is $25 for up to 5 images, $5 each additional (refunded if artist has no work accepted). Criteria of acceptance is based on a genuine significance or originality of meaningful experience in content and style, tending to vitality and form in its creation. Deadline is September 30th for the "7th Annual Painting, Print and Drawing International", a juried online showcase of global dimension (opens Nov 1st). For a prospectus contact: Upstream People Gallery, 5607 Howard St., Omaha, NE 68106-1257 USA ; or call: 402-991-4741; or e-mail us at: shows@upstreampeoplegallery.com; or download at www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/default.asp. Submission Deadline: Sep 30, 2005.

NATIONAL ANNUAL LITERARY AWARDS: Seeking up to 3 poems (under 100 lines each) for the Joy Harjo Poetry award and short story (under 5000 words) for the Rick Demarinis Short Short Award. $1250 prize and publication. Only unpublished work. Entry fee. For guidelines contact: Raven's Word Writers Center, CUTTHROAT Literary Awards, 620 E 7th Ave, Durango, CO 81301 or 970-903-7914 or www.cutthroatmag.com. Submission Deadline: Sep 30, 2005.

TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HOSPITAL ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE (The Creative Center: Arts for People with Cancer, New York, NY): The Training Program for Hospital Artists-in-Residence provides professional training to artists worldwide to work with cancer patients in their hometown medical centers, clinics and hospitals. The program features seminars, workshops and open studios led by artists, physicians, nurses and psychologists from NY's leading medical and cultural centers. Internships at major medical centers, case presentations, discussions and training materials are provided during the week-long institute (Nov 13-18, 2005). Training expenses, as well as participant accommodations, are underwritten by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Trainees are responsible for their transportation to and from New York City, and during the training week. Applicants MUST reside outside the NYC metropolitan area. Applicants may download and print the application from our website: www.thecreativecenter.org. Click on: National Programs. For information, contact Geraldine Herbert, Director, at 646-336-7612. Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2005.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WORKSPACE GRANT FOR NY EMERGING ARTISTS: The Center for Book Arts (NYC) is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2006. Up to four 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 two-to-four month 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. The award includes individual studio space, a $500 cash stipend, use of the Center's printing and binding facilities, a materials budget, and an opening reception and presentation of the artist's work in one of our gallery cases as a Featured Artist. For more information, visit www.centerforbookarts.org/newsite/opportunities/ or e-mail Sarah Nicholls, Program Manager, at snicholls@centerforbookarts.org. Application/Entry Fee: none. Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2005.

CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WORKSPACE GRANT FOR NEW YORK EMERGING ARTISTS: The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2006. Up to four 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 two-to-four month 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. The award includes individual studio space, a $500 cash stipend, use of the Center's printing and binding facilities, a materials budget, and an opening reception and presentation of the artist's work in one of our gallery cases as a Featured Artist . Other possible opportunities to present work to the public include a lecture or performance as part of the Center's special events calendar. Artists receive a tuition waiver for workshops during the residency, planned in conjunction with the staff. E xperienced printers and bookbinders will be available to advise the artists on issues of materials and techniques as they arise. We have learned through past residents that ten hours per week of studio work is common in order to realize their artistic goals. Requirements: Applications will not be accepted from students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs during the program year (January- December 2006). Applicants must be New York State residents and must reside in the greater NYC area at the time of application and during the residency.   Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Artists are encouraged to visit the Center for Book Arts prior to applying to this program. Artists do not need an appointment to visit. The Center is open to the public M - F 10 am - 6pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm. Artists are invited to submit applications postmarked by October 1, 2005 for the 2006 program. There is no application fee.To Apply: (1) Current resume (two pages maximum). (2) An artist's statement (maximum 250 words). Write about your vision and goals as an artist, what attracts you this particular residency program, and how the residency will benefit your work. NOTE: Please do not submit a specific project proposal. Experience in making books is not a prerequisite. The objective of this program is to introduce bookmaking techniques to artists and to provide supported time for experimentation. (3) Ten slides of your work (in any medium) in a slide sheet. Please label slides with numbers 1 - 10, your name, title, date, and "TOP" or submit video documentation of your work, not more than 5 minutes long, with a one-paragraph description of the work. Please cue your tape to the 5-minute segment that you would like the selection panel to watch. Note: Audio tapes, digital files or CD-roms, promotional materials such as catalogs or postcards, and other supplemental materials will not be accepted. The Center for Book Arts is not responsible for such materials. They will be discarded. (4) A descriptive slide sheet that corresponds with numbered slides and gives the title, date, dimensions and medium of the piece shown. (5) A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for return of slides/video. Application materials without SASE that are not picked up at the Center by January 1, 2006 will be discarded. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please send materials to: 2006 Workspace Grant, The Center for Book Arts, 28 West 27th Street, 3rd floor, New York NY 10001. If you have questions or require further information, please email info@centerforbookarts.org or call 212-481-0295. Applicants are encouraged to go to the Center's website (www.centerforbookarts.org) and to visit to get a sense of our gallery space, studio facilities and educational programs. A panel will select finalists from slide submissions. Finalists will be interviewed and the selection process will be completed by December 31, 2005. The timing of the residency for each artist will be determined after selection process is complete. All applicants will be notified by mail. Please do not call the Center for results. All applications must be postmarked by Oct 1, 2005.

HEROINES ART EXHIBITION: Seeking entries by US-based women artist about Heroines -- a national portrait exhibition honoring the achievements of women, November 12, 2005 - February 12, 2006. Photography, textiles, painting, printmaking, graphic illustration, watercolor, drawing and mixed media. 100% sales to artists. Entry fee. Contact: Art Harvest, 1900 K St., Sacramento, CA 95822 or 916-446-1076 or www.home.earthlink.net/~artharvest or artharvest@earthlink.net. Entry Deadline: Oct 1, 2005.

ARTISTS' FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM NYFA FOR NYS ARTISTS: New York Foundation for the Arts Artists' Fellowships are $7,000 cash awards made to individual originating artists living and working in the state of New York for unrestricted use. Grants are awarded in 16 artistic disciplines, with applications accepted in eight categories each year. Since the awards began in 1985, NYFA has awarded over $22 million to over 3,555 artists. In 2005, NYFA awarded 142 Fellowships to 143 artists, with two of them working in a collaboration. Artists in the following disciplines may apply for the 2005-2006 fellowships: (1) Architecture/Environmental Structures; (2) Choreography; (3) Fiction; (4) Music Composition; (5) Painting; (6) Photography; (7) Video; (8) Playwriting/Screenwriting. Applications for the 2005-2006 fellowships must be completed and submitted online. For an online application, visit http://nyfa.org/afp. For further information on Artists' Fellowships, call 212-366-6900 x217 or e-mail nyfaafp@nyfa.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, Oct 3, 2005.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Second Street Gallery (www.secondstreetgallery.org) established in 1973, seeks entries for its 2006-2007 exhibition season. Submit 10 slides or Mac CD PowerPoint format, slide list, resume, statement, SASE, and $10 fee. 3 review sessions, postmark deadlines: 10/03, 10/31, or 11/28, to: Second Street Gallery, 115 Second Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Postmark Deadlines: Oct 03, Oct 31, or Nov 28, 2005.

PUBLIC AWARENESS COMPETITION: SAFE | Saving Antiquities for Everyone Public Awareness Competition, open to students worldwide. Detailed information about the competition is available on our website: http://www.savingantiquities.org/g-whatwedo-adcontest.htm. The competition is sponsored by SAFE (Saving Antiquities For Everyone), a non profit group dedicated to ending the destruction of our shared cultural heritage and undiscovered past by raising public awareness. We will be choosing three winners, and the first-prize winner will receive an award of US$ 250. SAFE is sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts. Deadline for entries is October 3, 2005.

CALL FOR BRONZE SCULPTURE: The Foundry Art Centre will administer Historic Figures in Bronze-Art in Public Places. The selected artist will be paid a fee of not to exceed, $50,000 to cast a life size bronze of a seated Daniel Boone. Submit to the Foundry Art Centre, a maquette for consideration. The Maquette should be made of plaster, clay, or plastique not to exceed 20 inches tall and no smaller than 10 inches. One artist will be selected to cast the selected piece in bronze. The bronze upon completion becomes the sole property of the City of St. Charles, Missouri. Daniel Boone, came to St. Charles, Missouri from Kentucky in 1795. He continued to explore the region and a trail that he created here. Boone's Lick Road became the starting point for both the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails. Deadline for entry Applications are available on line: www.foundryartcentre.org. Send Maquette and entry form to: Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, St. Charles MO 63301 or call: 636-255-0270. Submission Deadline: Oct 10, 2005.

2006 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE BIENNALE (Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches; (Palm Beach, FL): International juried competition and exhibit for outdoor sculpture. Artists invited to apply for 75 spaces in 4-day showcase, 60-day installation. Shipping Stipend for selected artists. Jurors: Michael Monroe, Michael Lash, Wendell Castle. Cash Prizes: $10,000 First, $5,000 Second, $2,500 Third plus 7 curator recognition awards. Application/Entry Fee: $65 early registration, $85 regular registration. 2006 International Sculpture Biennale, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 220A, Wellington, Fl 33414. www.sculpturebiennale.co. Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2005.

OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS -- ACTION LAB: COLLABORATIVE ARTS PROJECT 2006 (Bronx Museum @ The Point): Residencies available for Visual Artists, Musicians, Performers, Dancers interested in exploring issues of Social Justice through the Arts with Community Partners. This fall, the Bronx Museum is implementing the second year of Action Lab in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, as part of a two-year collaboration with The Point C.D.C. As part of its ACTION LAB initiative, the Bronx Museum is accepting proposals for arts residencies. ACTION LAB Arts Residencies aim to promote dialogue between artists, community organizations and local residents through art-making activities. Applicants addressing issues of social justice that are important to the Bronx , and specifically the Hunts Point community, are encouraged to apply.  Last year, Action Lab awarded seven grants ranging from $2,000 - $7,000.  This year's number of grants, and each amount, will be commensurate with the quality and number of proposals. To download an application, visit www.bronxmuseum.org/cap.htm. For more information, please e-mail education@bronxmuseum.org. Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by 5:00pm on or before Friday, Oct 14, 2005.

INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE COMPETITION: First prize is $10,000, 2nd & 3rd $5,000 & $2,500, respectively, plus 7 curator recognition awards. 75 artists will be selected for installation and exhibit. Entry fee. Jurors are Michael Monroe, Wendell Castle, and Michael Lash. Contact: 2006 Palm Beach International Sculpture Biennale, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington FL 33414 or Application & Prospectus online: www.sculpturebiennale.com. Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2005.

CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR NYC CITYWIDE OPEN STUDIOS IN OCTOBER: Register now to participate in New York 's first citywide open studios, taking place one borough at a time, every weekend this October. Benefits include 1 image of your artwork on the Collector's DVD, 5 image listing on the event website, inclusion in printed map distributed freely throughout NYC, a self-promotion kit and more. Open to all artists with studios or living in any of the NYC five boroughs. Every weekend this October, hundreds of artists in a different borough each weekend will open their studios to the public, from 11am to 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays. Event Schedule: Manhattan , Oct 1-2; Queens, Oct 8-9; Bronx, Oct 15-16; Brooklyn, Oct. 22-23; and Staten Island, Oct 29-30. Who Can Participate: Open to all artists with studios in any of the 5 boroughs (you may choose to use your home if you do not have a separate studio). As a participating artist you will open your studio to the public Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 6pm, during the one weekend your borough is scheduled. The other weekends we hope you will enjoy visiting artists' studios in the other boroughs and consider volunteering. Register now and receive all of these exciting benefits: (1) Limited edition Collector's DVD including an example of your artwork chosen at your discretion. The DVD showcases artwork by hundreds of NYC artists. Collectors, curators, art dealers, critics and other art enthusiasts will be exposed to your artwork long after the event is over. Your contact information is included so that you can be reached by interested persons. You receive a copy of the DVD for your portfolio. NOTE: You must have registered by Aug 15 to have your artwork included on the DVD. (2) Up to 5 images of your artwork to be included on the official website. The event website will allow visitors to search by many variables (medium, location, style, etc.) and print studio tour maps. The site will encourage visitors to buy artwork from NYC artists and visit studios by appointment year-round. Your information on www.nyopenstudios.org will continue to be available until the 2006 event (and beyond if you participate again). NOTE: You must have registered by Aug 15 to have your artwork included on the map. (3) Inclusion in the printed official event map which will be distributed throughout the city. (4) Self-Promotion Kit including postcard invitations, posters, signs to guide visitors, and event maps. (5) Eligible for consideration in special opportunities (our preview of NYC Citywide Open Studios held at the PooL Art Fair was a recent example of this benefit). (6) Benefit from press coverage of the event. Registration: You can register to participate right until the event opens in your borough. To register, visit www.nycopenstudios.org for full details and to register. Registration Fee is $50 per artist. About the Organization: Emerging Artists International (EAI) is a nonprofit organization, based in New York City, dedicated to nurturing contemporary artists and enriching our culture through exposure to new art. Emerging Artists International (EAI), PO Box 653, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Phone: 718-484-4822. E-mail: info@isupportart.org. www.isupportart.org.

STUDENT MONUMENT CONTEST: The Gila River Monument Committee announces a monument design contest for any student enrolled in a certified school of design. $1000 to go towards tuition aid. $8500 budget. Submit designs to: Gila River Monument Design Contest, Arizona Chapter JACL, 5414 West Glenn Dr., Glendale AZ 85301 or www.azjacl.org/gila/. Entry Deadline: Nov 1, 2005.

CALL FOR ENTRIES -- NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION: $8500 in cash awards divided in 3 separate categories for 2 and 3-dimensional Fine Art and Photography completed within the past 2 years. For prospectus send SASE to: Baker Arts Center, 624 N Pershing, Liberal KS 67901. For more information, call: 620-624-2810. E-mail: bakerarts@swko.net. Slide Deadline: Nov 14, 2005.

WOMEN'S POETRY PRIZE: Offering publication and $1000 prize to a female poet for her first or second book of poetry. Contact: Susan Kan, Perugia Press, Intro Award, Box 60364, Florence MA 01062 OR www.perugiapress.com or info@perugiapress.com. Entry Deadline: Nov 15, 2005.

POETRY PRIZE: Seeking previously published poems (in previous year) for $40,000 prizes. For more info contact: Griffin Poetry Prize, Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry, 6610 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5T 2V6, Canada or 905-565-5993 or www.griffinpoetryprize.com or info@griffinpoetryprize.com. Subsmission Deadline: Dec 31, 2005.

SHORT FICTION CONTEST: Seeking short stories or fiction excerpts under 8000 words for publication and $1000. For complete guidelines contact: Tobias Wolff Award, Bellingham Review, Mail Stop 9053, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225 or www.wwu.edu/~bhreview. Submission Deadline: Mar 16, 2006.

CALL FOR UNPUBLISHED POETRY COLLECTIONS: Seeking 50-150 page poetry collections, originally in English, for publication. Entry fee. Contact: University of Iowa Press, Iowa Poetry Prize, 100 Kuhl House, 119 W Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242 or 319-335-2000 or www.uiowapress.org or holly-carver@uiowa.edu. Submission must be postmarked during the month of April 2006.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

ACCOUNTING & GRANT WRITING SERVICES: Stanley Simon, Village Accountant/CPA, Business Consultant (Brooklyn-based): for taxes and accounting, specializing in technology, entertainment film & theatre, non-profits, using QuickBooks and others. Grant Writing/Fundraising-Proposals Consulting services for grant proposals and fundraising. Includes writing assistance, for artists and non-profit organizations. Rates to accommodate. Ph: 718-567-0960 / 917-346-9754. E-mail: stanacc1@yahoo.com. www.stanacc.com.

AFFORDABLE LIVE/WORK CONDOS FOR ARTISTS BUILD TO SUIT: The Ropeworks (New Bedford, MA) was founded to create live/work lofts, designed by and for artists, within a shared community. Twelve live/work condominium spaces will be held permanently by working artists, artisans and craftspersons. Six units are still available, starting at $236,000 for approximately 1700 sq. ft., with possibility for additional square footage on loft. Located in New Bedford, on the south coast of Massachusetts. Completely renovated with many unique features. The Ropeworks offers large open spaces, an abundance of natural light, wide hallways and doors, a loading dock and a shared gallery. The building features a sawtooth roof and an exposed steel frame. The nature of the design allows for lofted second level mezzanines within the twenty foot plus high spaces. Each unit has expansive space and natural light from north-facing skylights. Skylights run the full length of every unit, providing ample even-toned light, optimal for studio space. Spaces are completely open and can be built to suit. In designing your space you will have the option for a Basic Unit or a Standard Unit, or a custom build-out. In each unit it is possible to build-out a loft mezzanine. Build-out options include air conditioning, bamboo hardwood floors, additional bed and bath, etc. Studio spaces are flexible and can be altered to accommodate various needs of working visual artists, such as ventilation, work sinks or alternate power outlets. The units have new floors with heavy load-bearing capacity. Gas, electric and water utilities will be provided and metered separately for each unit. Vibrant local arts community, great location, large private yard and an adjoining riverfront park. The building is on 1.78 acres with a large open yard and two off-street parking spaces per unit. The property is further surrounded by the new Riverside City Park extending to the Acushnet river. Situated only 2 miles from downtown New Bedford and the fast ferry to Martha's Vineyard . Downtown New Bedford is home to the U. Mass. Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts. The Ropeworks is easily accessible, located just one block away from access to interstate highway 195, 30 minutes to Providence, an hour to Boston and about 3 hours to NYC. Phone: 508-264-0745 or 508-264-0741. E-mail: info@123sawtooth.com. Website: http://123sawtooth.com.

AFFORDABLE WEBSITES FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS: Mark Anthony Lacy (NYC). I design unique and affordable websites for artists and musicians. Now you can have a portfolio on the web to be viewed by people all over the world. You can see samples of my work here: http://lacyunlimited.atspace.com/web.html. You can email me at: ml@lacyunlimited.com.

ANNUAL OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBITION: Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) in West Nyack, NY, is accepting artist submissions on an ongoing basis for its Sculpture Park . The Sculpture Park consists of two cleared acres within a 10-acre wooded site. Outdoor sculptors may apply for inclusion in the annual exhibit that runs October - April. Artists should submit: (1) 12 - 20 images, printed hard copies, or slides. No CD-ROMs. (2) Complete information should be attached to images / slides; size, medium. (3) A current resume or curriculum vitae. (4) An Artist Statement (optional). (5) SASE is required for the return of materials. Please do not make follow up calls. All submissions are carefully considered. Artists will receive notification within ONE year. Contact: Lynn Stein, RoCA 's Exhibition Program Director, at LStein@rocklandartcenter.org. www.rocklandartcenter.org. Application Date: None.

ART CLASSES: The Bronx River Art Center offers fee-based art classes for adults and parent-child teams, providing a broad spectrum of education for the community in the evenings and on Saturdays. For information, please call 718-589-5819 or visit www.BronxRiverArt.org.

ART & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES: Lotus Promotions' mission is to maximize the career potential of artists, playwrights, and musicians by designing a public relations strategy that will bring their unique creative vision to the world. For information, contact: Yvette M Pennacchia, Art & Public Relations Consultant, at 917-415-7439 or yvettempennacchia@yahoo.com. www.lotuspromotions.com.

ART DOCUMENTATION offers reproduction quality slides and 4x5 transparencies of artwork. Going wherever the subways go since 1990, we specialize in archival results on location. Call Steven Bates (NYC-based) at 845-265-2480 or e-mail bateshouse@optonline.net to review rates and schedule a shoot at your studio or gallery.

ARTISTS WHO WANT TO BECOME TEACHERS: The School of Visual Arts offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Education. This 36-credit, three-semester program, leads to a New York State Initial Certification in Art. The MAT curriculum centers on a community-oriented approach to art education. The faculty of artists offer expertise in a range of areas, including arts-integrated curricula, technology and museum education. For further information, please contact: the Office of Admissions, 212-592-2100, or gradadmissions@sva.edu or www.schoolofvisualarts.edu.

ARTIST-OF-THE-DAY ART GALLERY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS: The Art Deadlines List is creating an Artist-Of-The-Day Art Gallery Guidelines for submissions can be found at: http://artcontestslist.com/aotd/submission.guidelines.

ARTIST-RESIDENCY PROGRAM: The Studio for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University offers this program connects visual artists to Carnegie Mellon's science and technology resources. Residencies last for one year. Recipients receive workspace, technical assistance, and full access to university libraries and labs for the duration of their residency. Artists are selected based on the strength of their resume, documentation of prior work, and their ability to work collaboratively on projects with other residents. Applications are due at least six months prior to the desired residency period. For full information on how to apply, email info@andrew.cmu.edu or visit www.cmu.edu/studio.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES: I-Park announces its fifth season hosting The Artists' Enclave. Artists' residencies, self-directed/project oriented, are offered from May through October 2005. Most sessions are four weeks, with a six-week session planned for Oct - Nov. Residencies offered to visual (including digital) artists, music composers, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers and architects ($20 application processing fee required). Accommodations include comfortable private living quarters in an 1850's farmhouse, shared bath and a private studio on the grounds. An electric kiln and modest music and library facilities are provided. I-Park is a 450-acre natural woodland retreat in rural East Haddam, Connecticut. International applicants welcome. For additional project information, go to www.i-park.org. Phone: 860-873-2468. E-mail: ipark2002@ureach.com. Application materials for 2005 can be downloaded directly from the website.

ARTNET ARTIST LISTINGS! What every artist wants is to have their work seen by collectors. artnet, the premiere on-line gallery network, has created a unique opportunity for individual artists to be listed, search-able, and found within their artnet's artist index. Artnet is now offering the only path for non gallery-represented artists to gain a listing within the artnet directory through Wiselephant (based in Brooklyn) for $200.00/year. Call or e-mail Wiselephant for the details: 718-625-9258 or info@wiselephant.com.

ARTS AMERICA PROGRAM: Who's Eligible: Fine artists and performing groups and individuals of every kind. Purpose: To communicate that aspect of American life and culture found only in its artists endeavors to the peoples of other countries by sending American performers and artists abroard. Awards: Travel to foreign countries & stipends. Contact: United States Information Agency, 301 4th St. SW, Washington DC 20547 202-619-4700.

ARTWORK SOUGHT: Publishing company looking to purchase or commission artwork that explores the theme of learning, teaching, apprenticeship, sharing knowledge, technical skills, or vocational/technical trades. Artwork and subject matter must be suitable for a corporate and diverse environment. Additional information about the company can be viewed at www.go2atp.com. Please send examples of artwork that adheres to the theme with a pricelist for existing works, or up to 15 examples of current artwork and a proposal/sketch and pricing guidelines for commissioned art applications. Electronic submissions preferred, either by web address or a PC-formatted CD, but slides will be accepted as well. Include SASE for mailed submissions. Submit to: Jennifer M Hines at jmh@americantech.net or American Technical Publishers, 1155 W 175th St., Homewood, IL 60430.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Augusto Fine Art is looking for artists to be featured on our electronic newsletter The Art Fix. We are looking for emerging and established painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors, glass artists, costume designers, set designers willing to share a piece of their talent to enlighten the life of all of us and to showcase their art. There is not a limitation on the quantity of pieces to submit, or number of proposals by one artist. There is not a deadline. However, Augusto Fine Art reserves all the rights to select visual artwork to be displayed, and the rate of distribution. Featured artists will be linked to their websites or to a contact information web page. No fees or commissions will be charged to be promoted or as a result of any sales resulting from this promotion. For guideline information about this project e-mail to info@AugustoFineArt.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTS - NEW CHELSEA ART GALLERY: Art Gotham (NYC) is currently looking at artists' work for upcoming 2005 group exhibitions and 2006 solo shows. This opportunity is open to artists working in a variety of two-dimensional media with an emphasis on abstraction. We would like to invite innovative painters, photographers and printmakers to submit images of their artwork for upcoming thematic group exhibitions. Submission Procedure: To submit your work to be considered for a future group show, please send an email to submit@artgotham.com. In the email, include a link to your website and/or your bio, statement, resume, and images of 3 artworks. We prefer fresh work, no longer than 1 - 2 years after its' creation. Also, please pick one artwork and explain in detail why in your opinion it fits into the monthly theme. Upcoming Art Gotham group shows are as follows: July 2005 - Navigation (open until June 22nd); August 2005 - Contrast; September 2005 - Learning Curve; October 2005 - Interpretation of Nature; November 2005 - Outlaw; December 2005 - Red Bells. Typically, artists will be announced on the 15th of the month before the show. Selection takes place approximately 20 days prior to the show. Each show will have an opening reception on the first Thursday evening of the month. Please join us on the first Thursday evening of each month for the cocktail reception to meet the artists. Art Gotham will also accept submissions from curators. Any questions or comments can be sent to submit@artgotham.com. We prefer to received submissions via email. Art Gotham, 547 West 27th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10280 . 212-714-1100. submit@artgotham.com. www.artgotham.com. Application/Entry Fee: free via email. Application Deadline: ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Earlville Opera House Art Gallery invites artists to submit slides of recent work for review for 2006 exhibition schedule. The EOH Art Gallery presents 7 exhibitions annually of regional and national contemporary visual artists in all media. High quality work by professional and emerging artists who live part-time or full-time in the Central New York region is given priority. Artists from greater New York or outside New York State are also considered. All media and styles are considered, as are installations and proposals by curators. For gallery guidelines, e-mail: earlopra@dreamscape.com or visit our website at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com under Gallery. Earlville Opera House Multi-Arts Center. P.O. Box 111, Earlville, New York 13332. Application Date: N/A.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: White Space a fine art gallery in downtown New Haven CT is looking for artists/sculptors with a surreal edge. Artists must showcase original work only, no photography please. Interested artists may send jpegs of their work including title, dimensions, medium, resume and an artists statement to jill@dalilithographs.com. Please allow 2 weeks for review. We will contact you for an interview if we are interested. Visit us at www.whitespacegallery.com.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: BEDFORD STUYVESANT AND HARLEM ARTISTS: The RIDER Project is (NYC) looking for Bedford Stuyvesant and Harlem artists to participate in a September 2005 exhibition entitled "Acurrent." The "Acurrent" exhibition will be non-thematic, curated and located within The RIDER Project, a mobile gallery in the back of a rented Ryder truck. This exhibition will give participants unique professional exposure, and is an opportunity to collaborate in an experimental artists' project. "Accurent" will be traveling to Williamsburg, DUMBO and Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, as well as Harlem and Chelsea . This project has been funded by the Brooklyn Arts Council and fiscally sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Please send 5 digital files (154k), resume and website address (if you have one) to: Rider2005_Acurrent@yahoo.com. Check out http://www.art-anon.org for more information about RIDER Project 2003, RIDER Project 2004, and the conceptual underpinnings of this social sculpture project.

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS: Writing Magazine needs how-to & inspirational articles for writer, with emphasis on the writing of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children's & young adult literature. Feature articles 2000-3000 words, columns & departments 800-1000 words. Rates for articles range from 450 for book reviews to $300-500 for columns & $350 to $800 for features, depending on length, complexity & research required. Payment on acceptance. Contact: www.writermag.com or www.writermag.com/wrt/static/submissionguidelines.shtml.

CALL FOR PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE BRONX AND BEYOND: A new Bronx-based multicultural theatre ensemble, and new play development lab, Actors Without Spaces, is seeking original submissions primarily from playwrights of color from all of the five boroughs.  All contemporary, experimental, and provocative styles and subjects, one-acts and full-length stage plays only, small casts preferred. No musicals, no children's plays. AWS seeks to counteract the pervasive discrimination and isolation that minority playwrights continue to face in the theatre by providing developmental/dramaturgical support such as a bi-monthly play reading series, workshop productions of original works, theatre festivals, and panel discussions with professional theatre artists. Send bio, synopsis, ten-page sample of most current work to Actors Without Spaces c/o Desi Moreno-Penson, Artistic Director, 9 Metropolitan Oval, #7A, Bronx, New York 10462. Submissions will also be considered for Uptown Local/Singular Scenes Staged Readings events at Kingsbridge Library sponsored by the Bronx Writers Center.

CALL FOR WORK: Buffalo Arts Studio (Buffalo, NY) seeks artists working in all mediums (painting, photography, installation, performance and mixed media) for consideration for exhibition. Please send resume and digital images (i.e., jpeg, tiff, giff or eps files) to: Buffalo Arts Studio. Attn: Rebecca Moda, 2495 Main Street, St 500, Bflo, NY 14214. For questions call 716-833-4450 x10.

CARNEGIE FUND FOR AUTHORS' GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM offers emergency assistance to qualified authors of published books who have experienced a financial emergency. Grants vary according to need. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. For more information on how to apply, write Carnegie Fund for Authors, 1 Old Country Place, Carle Place, NY 11514.

CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND CULTURE'S GRANTS award between $100-$10,000 to independent films in the post-production stage that deal with the economy, class issues, poverty, women, war and peace, race, and labor issues. The center is funded primarily by filmmaker Michael Moore. Applicants must be living in the US at the time of application. For more guidelines on how to apply, write Center for Alternative Media and Culture, PO Box 0832, Radio City Station, New York, NY 10101.

THE CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS offers many opportunities for artists and writers. To find out more, visit the Center's website at www.centerforbookarts.org.

CHANGE, INC.'s EMERGENCY GRANTS are $1,000 one-time grants given to US-based professional visual artists in need of emergency aid to avoid eviction or to pay for medical expenses, utility bills, or another emergency the organization's board deems worthy. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient need. Guidelines can be obtained by calling 212-473-3742.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU is offering Financial Services for the Community in the following areas Matched Savings, Low Interest Loans, Citibank Check and Savings Accounts, and Financial Literacy Workshops. For more info. please contact Jessica Nathan at CAB-Bronx Works, 718-993-8880 x23.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU is offering FREE English classes for adults, as well as FREE computer classes for qualified individuals. Citizens Advice Bureau is located at 391 East 149th Street, # 520, Bronx, NY 10455. For more information call 718-993-8880.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY-- FULL SERVICE: MKArtPhoto (NYC & Long Island, NY) offers special pricing for artists (at discretion of MKArtPhoto) thru September 23, 2005. For Grants, Web Work, Submissions, Portfolio, Digital, Slides, 8 x 10 Transparencies, Prints. Over 20 Years of Extensive Experience in NYC/ Tri-State Area. Photographed every major artist (Lichtenstein, Picasso, Degas) for well known galleries (Pace, Mary Boone, McKee, ACA, Krugier, James Goodman) and have been published in Town & Country, Art News, Art in America , Arts & Antiques and many others. Installation; my NYC studio (Chelsea, small pieces); my LI Studio ( Nassau County ); your location in Tri-State area. On LI? Additional 10% off at my LI Studio. E-mail Today Michael Korol at Michael@mkartphoto.com for an appointment. www.mkartphoto.com/nyfa. Special Price Offer thru Sep 23, 2005.

COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE: 1600 square feet. 2nd floor. $1600-$1700/month. Bainbridge & 204th Street area. Norwood near D and 4 train. If interested, call 718-519-6900. Ask for Mr. Bourbeau.

COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS: The Center For Emerging Visual Artists (Philadelphia, PA) is currently accepting applications to join our Regional Community Arts Program (RCAP) Artist Registry. Artists in the registry will be eligible to participate in The Center's Community Exhibition Program, which includes exhibitions in public spaces such as hospitals, schools, parks, and more. Requirements: (1) Must be interested in exhibiting in public spaces; (2) Must live within 90 miles of Philadelphia; (3) Cannot have a contractual relationship with a commercial gallery; (4) Works submitted must be available and ready to hang/install. Submission Guidelines: Please send up to 20 slides or digital images, a slide list (name, title, dimensions, medium, and price), and a resume to: Genevieve Coutroubis, The Center For Emerging Visual Artists, Community Exhibitions, 237 South 18th Street, 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103. You may contact her at 215-546-7775 x11 or genevieve@cfeva.org. Application/Entry Fee: 0. Application Deadline: On-going.

COMPUTER CLASSES are among the free events, exhibitions, tours and classes for children, adults, and young adults at the many branch locations of the New York Public Library. Activities include books & poetry, computer classes, exhibitions, film, lectures, music, picture book hours, special programs, story hours, theater, video, and workshops. Visit www.nypl.org/events/branchevents.cfm to find out about the New York Public Library's free offerings at a branch near you.

CREATE ARTIST PORTFOLIO WEBSITE: Using MyExpose, artists can create a unique artist portfolio website in just 60 seconds! The Art Deadlines List, in relationship with MyExpose, is offering readers of Art Deadlines List one free month of MyExpose membership. Sign up for your 1 month free trial at: www.myexpose.com/adl/ - or take the quick tour to find out more about MyExpose at: www.myexpose.com/tour/myexpose/

DANCE THEATER WORKSHOP is presenting its Fresh Tracks series in November 2005 at DTW's Doris Duke Performance Center. Auditions will be held at DTW, 219 West 19 th Street (between 7 th and 8 th Avenues). Choreographers interested in auditioning (and all of their performers) need to be available for the audition, technical rehearsals and all performance dates. For dates, information, regulations, and guidelines, visit DTW's website at www.dtw.org/pro_freshguid.cfm. There is a $30 fee to audition for Fresh Tracks, but this fee is waived for DTW Artist Members and Associate Members. If you have any questions about the audition (stage, lighting, sound) or special needs such as film, slides or live music, please call Chloe Brown 212-691-6500 x219 or Erik Bruce at x218. For all other questions, contact Sara Nash at x381 or sara@dtw.org.

DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN POETS AND FICTION WRITERS: The new Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers is available on Poets & Writers' Web site: www.pw.org/directry. The directory is comprised of listings for over 5,000 contemporary poets and fiction writers, including contact information, publication credits, literary agents, work preferences (whether the writer is interested in giving readings and workshops), etc. The directory is a must for writers interested in connecting with their peers. It's also a valuable resource for literary agents, editors, reading series curators, and workshop coordinators. All poets, fiction writers, and spoken word artists are encouraged to apply.

EROTIC ART GALLERY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS: The Art Deadlines List is creating an Erotic Art Gallery. Guidelines for submissions can be found at: http://artdeadlineslist.com/eag/submission.guidelines.

EXHIBIT ONLINE AT WOOLOO.ORG: Wooloo.org is the premier online promotion tool for artists. Upload your work for free and exhibit to a worldwide audience. To begin or to check it out, visit www.wooloo.org.

EXHIBITION ASSISTANCE: If you would like to learn more about approaching the art world, finding a gallery, press, critics, visit www.brendataylorartconsultancy.com. Most of the artist's I work with are placed in a gallery within two weeks to two months. You can also google Brenda Taylor Gallery to learn more about my former gallery ownership. I now consult in all area's of the art world and speak out against vanity galleries, excessive consulting fee's and please, never buy an art world mailing list. For more information, contact Brenda Taylor at 212-463-7166 or bt@brendataylorartconsultancy.com.

FINE ART CLASSES & PRIVATE INSTRUCTION at Brooklyn 's Shuster Studio. Drawing and painting classes & private instruction for all ages - weekly classes offered in NYC & workshops offered in NYC, the Hudson Valley and Montana . Private instruction for all ages. The classes will be kept small to allow for individualized attention and study within the group setting. Students of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Study is progressive, building on previous work in the studio. Wendy Shuster, an exhibiting painter with 14 years teaching experience, is the instructor. SHUSTER STUDIO is a working and teaching studio located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn one block from the East River and 2 blocks from the Greenpoint Ave. stop on the subway G line. For a schedule of classes and workshops, write: Wendy Shuster, 37 Greenpoint Avenue, #B4, Brooklyn, NY 11222 or shusterstudio@yahoo.com.

FINE ART GICLÉE PRINTS: Archival fine art Giclée prints from the Epson 9600. Photographs or artwork. Brilliant color prints on a variety of surfaces including matte, canvas, and rag papers. Color or B&W. Large prints up to 44" x 90" from digital files. One-on-one service, the best quality, and the guaranteed lowest cost in NYC. Proofs while you wait. Prices starting about $90 for a 30x40. Brooklyn based. 718-852-4617. www.brooklyneditions.com.

FOCAL POINT VISUAL WORKSHOP is offering classes in Adobe Photoshop 7, Web Design, QuarkXPress and Black and White Photography. Focal Point is located at 321 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 1046 . For more information call 718-885-1403.

FREE TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS NEEDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. presents What's Out There and How to Get It, a 2005-2006 free training series for families and professionals needing programs and services for children with disabilities. A number of these workshops will be held in all five New York City boroughs through spring of 2006. Visit www.resourcesnyc.org for dates, times, and locations. For additional information, contact Gary Shulman, MS.Ed., at 212-677-4650 or gshulman@resourcesnyc.org.

GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITER (NYC based): My services include grant and proposal writing, editing, individualized fund-raising strategies, and project-management. I have 3-4 years of experience and a very high rate of winning awards. I have an excellent rapport with clients. I am efficient, organized, creative, and my rates are reasonable. clara.williams8@verizon.net.

HAVE YOU WRITTEN A PLAY OR MUSICAL? Send a copy of the full script and/or CD (if available) to: The Genesius Guild, The Script Club, 520 Eighth Ave., 3rd Floor, Ste.# 330, New York, NY 10018. Please allow up to 9 months for a response.

HEALTH INSURANCE RESOURCE CENTER at The Actors' Fund is available to all artists and individuals in the arts. The health insurance portion of their web site is excellent (www.actorsfund.org) for health insurance information, and seems especially useful for self employed folks and small organizations. Other services at The Actors' Fund are only for entertainment professionals, but the health insurance resource center is an exception. If you have questions about this service that are not answered by the web site, you can contact James Brown, Managing Director, Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center, 212-221-7300 x166. E-mail jbrown@actorsfund.org. If you would like to link your web site to this aspect of their web site, he is also available to assist you.

HERBERT AND IRENE WHEELER FOUNDATION'S EMERGENCY GRANTS TO ARTISTS OF COLOR are grants of at least $250 to aid visual artists of color with urgent financial needs such as housing, medical costs, fire, and flood damage. Applicants must live in the greater NYC area (including certain counties in CT & NJ), and must be actively working artists of at least 21 years of age. For more information on eligibility requirements and to receive an application, write Herbert and Irene Wheeler Foundation, PO Box 300507, Brooklyn, NY 11230 or call 718-951-0581.

HIGHLAND VALLEY CABINS: Naomi Tannen (Paradox, NY). Adirondack Cabins for Summer rental by the week, or year lease beginning this Fall. Perfect spot for rest, renewal, creative work. Cabins are on 400 acres, beautiful valley, streams, peace and quiet in very rural setting. Each of 4 places has studio space either in the house, or separate studio cabin. All have wood stoves, porches, decks, telephones, and come fully furnished and equipped. Two of the places are winterized A Frames and will be available for year round lease beginning this Fall. They have back up oil heat as well as the wood stoves. This is a unique place for extremely reasonable rents! Located in Paradox, NY, two hours north of Albany. There is still some availability for the Summer, $440 a week; Year round lease, $425 a month. Contact owner for more information! Application/Entry Fee: $75. Highland Valley Cabins. 518-585-2269. joenaomi@bluemoo.net.

IMPROVE YOUR VISUAL STORYTELLING SKILLS: News University, in partnership with the Poynter Institute offers a free, self-guided, on-line workshop, "Language of the Image". This 1-2 hour module walks you through a discussion of the elements that make a photograph a good story-telling image. Geared to print photojournalists, but offers a common language for anyone interested in creating better images for brochures, Web sites OR your Sound Partners profile! Requires free registration, but is open to all. http://www.newsu.org/.

INNOVATIVE STAGES IS SEEKING SCRIPTS ...for our monthly Staged Reading Series. Please spread the word or send your one-act or full-length play or musical, small cast preferred, to scripts@innovativestages.com Playwrights must be present at all three Staged Readings held over the course of a weekend -- usually the second weekend of the month at 3 locations in lower Westchester. For further information, please visit our website: www.innovativestages.com.

INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS - PROPOSALS FROM CURATORS (The Department of State, Washington DC): The supports the official U.S. participation at selected international biennales and visual arts exhibitions. Organized through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Department's support ensures that the excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in the United States are prominently presented to international audiences. The Department's Cultural Programs Division manages these presentations, which generally include the Venice Biennale, the Sao Paulo Bienal, the Cairo Bienal, Dak'Art - the International Biennale of Dakar, Senegal, the Cuenca (Ecuador) Bienal, and other major international events. For these events, open calls for proposals are issued to U.S. curators, who are invited to submit applications for artists and projects they wish to develop. An advisory committee of the National Endowment for the Arts, acting in cooperation with the Department of State, reviews these proposals and advises the NEA and the Department of State of the project(s) they feel willbest represent the U.S. at specific events. The advisory committee is composed of curators, museum directors, artists and others with expert knowledge of American contemporary art. The Department of State may also support U.S. artists at other international visual arts exhibitions including the Sydney Biennale, the Istanbul Biennial and Documenta. The organizers of these exhibitions submit a proposal for support with detailed information about the U.S. artists and the work they intend to exhibit. Support in this case is partial; host exhibitions are expected to contribute to the support of participating U.S. artists. Inquires regarding U.S. participation at biennales and other major international visual arts exhibitions may be sent to Leanne Mella MellaLA@state.gov, Cultural Programs Division Staff. http://exchanges.state.gov/education/citizens/culture/visual_arts.htm.

JURIED COMPETITION FOR ARTISTS: Viridian Artists' 16th National Juried Competition open to U.S. artists working in 2-D &3-D media. Entries juried by noted art critic & Guggenheim Museum curator Robert Rosenblum. Slide deadline: April 19th. 1st prize: solo show/ 2nd & 3rd prize: 2 person show. Group show & continuous slide show: June 28 to July 15. Send SASE for prospectus: Viridian Artists Inc., 530 West 25th St., New York, NY 10001. Or download from our web site: www.viridianartists.com.

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST, EXPERIENCED WITH ARTISTS: Joan Hardin, PhD. Licensed Psychologist/Ceramic Artist (NYC-based) with 25 years experience working with creative people. Specialties include: Empowerment, illness, PTSD, eating problems, anxiety, loss, grief. Soho office. No steps or stairs. 212-966-9433.

LIFE COACHING FOR ARTISTS: Pentimenti Coaching ( Brooklyn, NY) is a profession that supports you in creating movement and change in your life. Wherever you live, your coach could work with you to increase your studio productivity, make your work more visible, and have a viable career as an artist. I am offering my services for the reduced rate of $200/month while I complete training. This includes three one hour sessions by phone a month. If you would like to try a free sample session or set up an appointment, please call. Application/Entry Fee: n/a. Erin Koch, Pentimenti Coaching. 718-421- 4890.

LIVE MODEL DRAWING AT MI SALA: Live Model Drawing sessions are offered at Mi Sala every Thursday evening. There is a sliding donation asked from artists to cover model and facility expenses. RSVP's are strongly urged. Call 718-665-7470 or e-mail mi_sala@yahoo.com or wanjortiz@yahoo.com. Mi Sala is located at 220 East 134th Street #2 in the Bronx (take the 6 train to 138th St. Station. Every Thursday, 7:00-10:00pm.

MALE COMEDY WRITER NEEDED: Looking for male comedy writer for edgy romantic comedy being developed through the Sundance Institute. Work samples a must. Please email your bio to suzlud@hotmail.com. http://shootingpeople.org/cards/susannahludwig.

THE MARIE WALSH SHARPE ART FOUNDATION offers free non-live-in studio space for one year to visual artists over the age of 21. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents not in school at the time of the residency. Studios are available from September 1 for the duration of one year. Artists who currently have studio space of more than 400 square feet in New York City are ineligible. For proposal information, write The Space Program, Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation, 830 North Tejon St., Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or call 719-635-3220.

MARKETING FOR ARTISTS: Attention Artists from all Disciplines. Are you moving from one career stage to another? Do your marketing materials need expansion or updating? Get the benefit of working with an experienced marketing writer at a fee you can afford. Contact Ellen Freed for a free needs assessment consultation. 212-861-8432. EllenFreed@aol.com.

MARQUIS STUDIOS, a not for profit organization, is interested in interviewing Teaching Artists for its programs in the NYC Public School System. Visual Arts and Music only! Teaching artists must have a minimum of two years experience in providing arts in education residencies. Available a minimum two days a week. Fax or e-mail your cover letter and teaching resume to Nikolai Shishkin, Marquis Studios 718-694-0106 or jobs@MarquisStudios.org.

MEDIA & MUSIC INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE AT NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS:
FILM & MEDIA INTERNS: The Individual Artist (IND) Program is looking for Film & Media interns to work closely with Program Director Don Palmer. This internship is available immediately. For more information about NYSCA you may visit our website at www.nysca.org.
Primary Duties include: (1) Identify and catalog work sample submissions from applicants; (2) Review submissions of video, audio, and computer work samples to insure that they are in working order in preparation for Panel Meetings; (3) Run A/V equipment and take notes as needed during Panel Meetings. (Panel Meeting dates are June 13-16, 2005).
Internship Benefits: This internship is unpaid but offers a flexible schedule in a warm and friendly office environment. This is a great opportunity for any student, emerging filmmaker or arts administrator that is interested in learning how the wheels of public funding work from within one of the leading state government agencies of its kind in the country. Interns will have networking opportunities with panelists as well as with NYSCA staff. Also, upon successful completion IND staff will be happy to serve as a reference.
MUSIC PROGRAMS INTERNS: The Music (MSC) Program is looking for interns to work closely with the two-person Program staff. This internship is available immediately. For more information about NYSCA you may visit our website at www.nysca.org.
Primary Duties include making assignments for artistic evaluations. In order to be able to evaluate an applicant's artistic quality, the Music program sends free-lance writers (called auditors) to concerts all over New York State. After attending a concert, the auditor writes a report and sends it to us. The intern would: (1) Help keep track of those organizations in need of auditing; (2) Assign the auditor/s to a particular event/s; (3) Make sure the report/s is received in our office; (4) Run audio equipment and take notes during Panel Meetings (three times a year); (5) Review submissions of CDs/Audio tapes to insure that all have been submitted.
Internship Benefits: This internship is unpaid but offers a flexible schedule in a warm and friendly office environment. This is a great opportunity for any student, emerging musician or arts administrator that is interested in learning how the wheels of public funding work from within one of the leading state government agencies of its kind in the country. Interns will have networking opportunities with panelists as well as with NYSCA staff. Music Staff will also make every effort to include the interns in meetings with music organizations of all types, and the interns are free to observe and participate in meetings of the staff, advisory panels, and the Council Board. Also, upon successful completion MSC staff will be happy to serve as a reference.
How To Apply: Please send your resume and brief cover note via Email to Arian Blanco at ablanco@nysca.org or FAX your information at 212-620-5676. Reference either IND Internship or MSC Internship and send it to Attn: Arian Blanco, Program Arts Associate. For Email submissions put all information into the body of the email, attachments will NOT be opened. No Phone Calls Please.

MODELS WANTED for artist drawing sessions! $15 per hour. Experienced figure drawing models sought by artist for drawing sessions. Please email information and jpegs of yourself to wanjortiz@yahoo.com or mi_sala@yahoo.com. This is a professional environment. Only serious responses answered. Mi Sala is located at 220 East 134th Street #2 in the Bronx.

NATIONAL JURIED PHOTO EXHIBITION: PHOTOWORK '05-18th Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition, March 19th-April 16th, 2005. Juror: Apsara DiQuinzio, Curatorial Dept., Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY. Cash Awards/Exhibition Opportunities. Photography and photography mixed media. Entry deadline: Friday, February 11th. Send SASE for prospectus to: Barret Art Center, 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. 845-471-2550. www.barrettartcenter.org.

NYC/WESTCHESTER ARTISTS & WRITERS: Gallery Photo (Dobbs Ferry, NY) offers a full-service photography studio, digital images, giclee prints, slides, 4 x 5's, portraits, 20 years experience, discounts for volume. For information, call 914-674-0649 or visit www.galleryportrait.com.

NYFA SOURCE TRAINING FOR ARTISTS WORKING IN ALL DISCIPLINES: The New York Foundation for the Arts staff will provide instructions in the use of the nation's most extensive online directory of awards, services, and publications for artists of all disciplines featuring over 7,000 programs. The Artist Training Session will cover basic searches by discipline and advanced searches on a range of criteria, an overview of the range of programs and resources included in the database, and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your search. Participants will have the opportunity to perform test searches for programs relevant to their current work and career needs. Users can access NYFA Source (www.nyfa.org/source) free of charge for information ranging from cash grants and artist-in-residence programs, to marketing and opportunity listings. This resource covers the range of support available to U.S. artists on the local, state, national, and international level, and allows specific queries based on discipline, location, gender, ethnicity, career point, application deadline, and many other criteria. Find out how to make this tool work for you. Where can you go to find grants, residencies, space awards, equipment access, professional development programs, legal, financial, and business resources available to independent artists in all disciplines across the U.S.A.? Come to a free NYFA Source Artist Training Session and find out! Who: Performing, visual, media, folk/traditional, and interdisciplinary artists; Where: New York Foundation for the Arts, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor, (at Spring Street in Soho ) in NYC; When: Tuesday: 3/22/04, 6/14/05, 9/13/05 & 12/13/05; Time: 6pm to 8pm. Please RSVP. Registration is free - first-come, first-served. Contact Edith Meeks, Senior Officer, Information & Research, at 212-366-6900 x220 or e-mail meeks@nyfa.org. Include your name and contact information (telephone or email) and the date of the session you'd like to attend.

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ'S FIFTH NIGHT FILM AND MEDIA PROJECT presents fully-cast, staged readings of original screenplays of works by national and international screenwriters. The venue is located in New York City's East Village. The program provides services in finding a director, casting director, and cast for readings. There is a $15 application fee. Scripts must be less than 80 pages and should be sent to The Fifth Night, PO Box 20328, Tompkins Square Station, New York, NY 10009.

OIL PAINTING CLASSES: Basic/intermediate classes provide an introduction to the materials and processes of oil painting. Working from still life and the figure, learn how to mix and apply paint to create form, surface, and space. Advanced students will develop a more personal art-making vocabulary. Classes start in September and are ongoing. Contact Maria Katzman (NYC-based) at mdkkat@yahoo.com or 212-566-4324.

OLGA FORRAI FOUNDATION'S GRANTS award scholarships of between $7,000-$10,000 to musicians and vocalists who are residents of one of New York City 's five boroughs. Funds should be used for study and performances. Applications can be requested by writing to The Olga Forrai Foundation, 420 Lexington Avenue #2150, New York, NY 10170.

OPPENHEIMER CAMERA'S NEW FILMMAKER EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM supports emerging filmmakers producing their first film. It awards an Arriflex 16SR camera and several accessories accompanying the camera. Proposals should be submitted at least three months before the scheduled shooting date. For full information on how to submit a proposal, visit www.oppenheimercamera.com.

PARTNERS OF THE AMERICAS' SMALL PROJECT ASSISTANCE GRANT awards between $2,000-$5,000 to support community-based projects based in any artistic discipline. Applicants should submit proposals at least 60 days before projects' proposed date of initiation. All applicants must have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. For complete application information, call 202-628-3300 or visit www.partners.net.

PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGE SPECIALIST FOR ARTISTS: Archival Benefits - Be ready for: insurance, presentation, inheritance, donation, and sales. Sensitive inventory specialist. On-site photography, image edit or scan any size collection of: "Artwork, heirlooms, estates," into computer digital files - TIFF & web. Complete a long overdue project & yes, upgrade. A printed version or CD, DVD. Brooklyn based. Call 718-438-4144.

PHOTO/DOCUMENTATION FOR ARTISTS: Slides, 4x5s, scans, prints, and graphics. Low Prices. 16 years experience. Call Nick Ghiz (NYC-based) after 11am. 212-227-6885.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS -- BROOKLYN EDITIONS (Brooklyn-based): Archival fine art Giclée prints from the Epson 9600. Photographs or artwork. Brilliant color prints on a variety of surfaces including matte, canvas, and rag papers. Color or B&W. Large prints up to 44"x90" from digital files. One on one service, the best quality, and the guaranteed lowest cost in NYC. Proofs while you wait. Prices starting about $90 for a 30x40. 718-852-4617. www.brooklyneditions.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS, GALLERIES, MUSEUMS: The Soho Photographer Inc., D. James Dee has been working with artists, galleries and museums worldwide since 1974. We have the largest studio in New York City to photograph art. Small, large or difficult projects, no problem. Our studio or your location. Formats: 8x10, 4x5, 35mm. Website Design and scanning. M-F 10am - 6pm. 12 Wooster, NYC 212.966.7884. Reasonable Prices. www.thesohophotographer.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY OF ART: Slides, 4x5 inches, scans, prints, and graphics. Low Prices. 16 years experience. Call Nick Ghiz after 11:00am. 212-227-6885.

PHOTOGRAPHY, SLIDES FOR ARTISTS: Make slides of your artwork. Art photography specialist offers reasonable rates, impeccable quality, and references. Arrangements possible, my studio or your location. 35mm, 4x5, 8x10, or prints. Call Jason Mandella at 212-462-9081.

POETRY COMPETITON seeking poetry of all styles, lengths addressing issues of social concern. Previously published poems accepted. For more info contact: Ave Jeanne, Black Bear Review, 1916 Lincoln St., Corydon, PA, 19021.

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION offers financial assistance to artists of recognizable merit and financial need working as painters, sculptors, mixed media, and installation artists. For guidelines, write Pollock-Krasner Foundation, 863 Park Ave., New York, NY 10021.

PRINT COLLECTORS PROGRAM: The Print Collectors Program offers a unique opportunity to collect original photographs by internationally recognized artists at affordable prices. Featuring: Adál, Juan Sánchez, Gerald Cyrus, Lauri Lyons, Valdir Cruz, Mariana Yampolsky, Frank Gimpaya, Dawoud Bey, Kathy Vargas, Tetsu Okuhara, Sophie, Rivera, Frank X. Méndez, Rafael Ramírez and SungKwan Ma. Orders include a signed photograph and a complimentary subscription to Nueva Luz Photographic Journal. Order yours online today. www.enfoco.org.

PROFESSIONAL ART COURSES at NYC's New School for Social Research. Choose from 84 classes in the Visual and Performing Arts. In addition to credit and non-credit courses, you can design your own BS/BA degree and study with practicing artists. 65 Fifth Avenue. For information on classes, call 212-229-5108 or e-mail TNSArts@newschool.edu. www.nsu.newschool.edu.

PUBLIC ART FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a developing program of the Arts Learning Center at Lehman College Art Gallery that includes multiple sessions during which students create permanent mosaics or tile paintings integrated into the curriculum. Collaborative planning with classroom and art teachers and our trained teaching artists is the key. Recent themes include Biomes of Planet Earth: Rainforests, etc., The American Revolution, and Ancient Civilizations. Schools with work installed so far include PS/MS 95, PS 138, CS 199, PS 86, and PS 94. Students' work is exhibited at Lehman College Art Gallery at the annual Children's Art Exhibit in May. New ideas welcome. Special needs groups welcome. 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY. For details, fee schedule, and additional information, call the Education Curator at 718-960-8732.

REEL SISTERS SEEK ORIGINAL WORKS FOR FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series are seeking films directed or produced by women of color. Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a public screening attended by distributors and application call professionals. For info or an application, call 718-488-1052 or visit www.reelsisters.org.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM: 2-6 month residencies for artists worldwide working in vitreous china, iron, enamel, or brass. Studio space, free materials, use of equipment, housing, weekly honoraria. For more information, send a #10 SASE with 55 cents postage to: Kim Cridler, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave, Box 489, Sheboygan WI 53082, call 920-458-6144, or email kcridler@jmkac.org.

REVIEWERS NEEDED: OOBR needs somewhat experienced reviewers for their comprehensive coverage of off-off-Broadway. Pay is $15 per review, plus free tickets to shows, of course. Work at your own schedule, as many shows as you can handle. No minimum requirement. For more info, contact John at jchatter@oobr.com.

REVIEWING ARTISTS' SLIDES: 55 Mercer Street Artists/selective co-op (31 years in SoHo ) reviews slides for one-person or group guest shows. Rotating artist member selection comm. Cost same for all. All media, all formats. No commissions. Sitter included. Membership possible after first show by vote. Two large spaces. SASE, slides & resumé to: 55 Mercer St., NY, NY 10013 / 212-226-8513.

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS: PORTRAIT Magazine, a pocket-sized quarterly journal, features the work of one visual artist and one writer per issue. The editors are seeking submissions of previously unpublished written work (fictional portraits, autobiographical or biographical pieces) of about 5,000 words and up to 10 high-quality reproductions of visual portraiture. Please see web site: www.portraitsketch.com.

SHOOTING PEOPLE is for the independent filmmaking community and is coming to New York. New York filmmakers can sign up now (free) at: http://ny.shootingpeople.org. Shooting People has been running in Britain for 5 years and been a massive word-of-mouth success with over 26,000 members and over 250 new members joining each and every week. They join to connect with other filmmakers, crew up, debate latest innovations, swap stuff, offer tips, form creative partnerships all collated and sent out in a daily email. Essentially it is for anyone who is working in independent filmmaking in New York. Shooting People will also connect its communities in New York and Britain, allowing the members of each to read and post to the other's email bulletins in order to open up links, co-productions, advice and other collaboration between filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

SLIDES AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS: Art photography specialist offers reasonable rates, impeccable quality, and references. Arrangements possible, my studio or your location. 35mm, 4x5, 8x10, or prints. Call Jason Mandella (NYC-based) at 212-462-9081.

SOLO & GROUP SHOWS: 55 Mercer Street Artists/selective co-op (31 years in SoHo) reviews slides for one-person or group guest shows. Rotating artist member selection committee. Cost same for all. All media, all formats. No commissions. Sitter included. Membership possible after first show by vote. 2 large spaces. SASE slides & résumé to: 55 Mercer St., New York, NY 10013. For information, call 212-226-8513.

SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE BRONX: Mott Haven/Port Morris/Longwood. Former arts administrator turned real estate agent working in the same Bronx neighborhoods to which artists and organizations are now migrating has affordable homes and work spaces. Inventory varies. Single and multi-family homes for sale, apartments and workspaces for rent. Contact Allison Jaffe, Skyline Realty Associates, at 718-874-2877 or jaffe501@hotmail.com.

SUBMISSIONS FOR SOLO PLAY LAB: Cheryl King, artistic director of the NY Solo Play Lab, a weekly solo show showcase, is accepting submissions for the showcase, presented most Wednesdays, at 8:00 and 9:30pm. Performers must guarantee three cover charges for each 15 minutes of stage time. Sound and light board operators are provided, and promotional materials. This long-running showcase has featured almost 200 of NY's best solo artists since its inception in October of 2003. Cover charge is $15. For more info, visit www.cherylkingproductions.com/page10.html. To submit material, write cking3@nyc.rr.com. At Where Eagles Dare Theatre, 347 W. 36th St.

STUDIO COURSES at the Bronx Museum of the Arts: Starting this fall, the Museum offers art classes for teens. These creative offerings are intended to expand your understanding of basic design, drawing, video, printmaking, and much more. Fee: $50/course (scholarships available). Materials included. Ages: 12-18 years (exceptions considered). To register, call 718-681-6000 x133.

STUDIO/GALLERY SPACE FOR RENT: P 122 Gallery (NYC). Two spaces available for rent for art related use during the months of July and August. Gallery space is located at street level, studio space is located on second floor. Both approximately 550 square feet. Rent $600/month plus security deposit. Application/Entry Fee: NA. Susan Schreiber, 212-228-4249 or email ps122gallery@verizon.net to set up appointment.

TEACHING ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS: Are you a teaching artist in theatre looking to acquire new teaching tools, methods, and strategies to bring to the classroom? Or a classroom teacher looking for innovative ways to get your students out of their chairs and actively engaged in learning? Or maybe you are an actor interested in learning how to teach your art to the next generation? Stages of Learning (Brooklyn, NY) offers seminars in curriculum based, physical instruction appropriate for children in grades three through seven August 8-13 and September 12-17. Each seminar runs for six days/42-hours at South Oxford Space in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY . Tuition is $295. Scholarships are available - please call 718-398-2494. For more information and seminar application, visit www.stagesoflearning.org, e-mail info@stagesoflearning.org, or call 718-398-2494. Application/Entry Fee: $295. Application Deadline: N/A.

THEATER PRODUCING WORKSHOP: The PART Theatre Arts Workshop for adults (ages 17 and up). Learn professional theater techniques from an award-winning theater artist. Participants work towards developing theater productions and forming a theater ensemble as The Point Actor's Repertory Theatre (The PART). Meeting Every Mon & Tues, from Sep - May. 6:30-9:00PM EST (GMT-05:00). The Point CDC, 940 Garrison Ave., the Bronx. For details, call 718-542-4139.

TOUR THIS WEBSITE BEFORE YOU TOUR: Free searchable database designed to help independent performing artists, arts administrators, and audiences nationwide to research and design tours. The Field, NYC-based non-profit arts service organization, has launched www.gotour.org . - Listings of artist-recommended local venues - Articles by artists and arts administrators on their hometown communities, places they have toured, and how they have managed their careers - Local resources recommended by artists and administrators in the community - Classified listings to facilitate locating artistic collaborators, production assistance, services, goods, and other resources. - Bulletin board for focused, issue-oriented discussions. Go to www.gotour.org.

UNPUBLISHED POETRY & NOVEL AWARD: Seeking unpublished 60+ page poetry collections and 50,000+ word novel for publication and advance against royalties. Open to writers who have not previously published in the category under submission. Entry fee. Contact: First Series Awards for Poetry & The Novel Mid-List Press 4324 12th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407. www.midlist.org. guide@midlist.org. Submissions are ongoing.

VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE: Volunteer service organization called One Brick gets a not-for-profit org. 15-20 volunteers at a time for a project, but they're terrific according to Melba LaRose at NY Artists Unlimited. You must let them know a couple of weeks in advance, so they can post it in their newsletter and organize the group. "We used them for a mass mailing and will use them for a painting party in our new space the City has given us in the East Village. A bunch of really nice, educated and interesting folks (even some artists) showed up." Contact Patrick Charles for more info at Patrick@onebrick.org or go to their website: www.onebrick.org.

WEB DESIGNER SOUGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SITE: Web designers/creative professionals are invited to forward interest and contact information on a 1-page B/W 8 1/2 x 11. Contact: Christina Lanzl, UrbanArts Institute, Massachusetts College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 -5801 OR 617-879-7973 or www.urbanartsinstitute.org or www.southbaytrail.com or christina.lanzl@massart.edu.

WEB HOSTING AVAILABLE FREE FOR NONPROFITS: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools are eligible for free web hosting, e-mail, and other internet services through Grassroots.org. The initiative is designed to help make nonprofits more efficient and better able to serve their communities. Areas of interest include education, public health, and youth advocacy. Nonprofits in the United States as well as Canada are eligible to apply. There is no deadline for application. Eligible parties may apply online. To apply, visit http://www.grassroots.org/do/Tools.

WEBSITE FOR ARTISTS: Send colleagues directly to your Own Web Site with a personal Web address. Includes up to 1000 words of text that you provide. Total Cost: $50 for one year online hosting plus $15 for each artwork you place on the site (one-time charge). More info: 212-595-5464. www.artistlightbox.com.

WEBSITES FOR ARTISTS: webKazoo specializes in sites for artists, creative people, crafts people. New sites, redesign, site maintenance. Visit www.webkazoo.com or call 860-664-9593.

WEBSITES FOR ARTISTS & SMALL BUSINESSES: Beautiful and easy-to-update web sites for artists and small businesses. New (and renewed) sites designed by artists to meet your needs. Photo and text preparation, domain names and hosting. Learn more at www.clearweave.com.

WHAT'S YOUR WORST GIG EVER? ActorsLife.com, an emerging resource for aspiring and professional actors, is seeking stories and photos from actors who have truly suffered for their art. Ever had to dress up like a giant rodent and dance around a mall? Suffered chemical burns from "special effects makeup"? We want to hear the story. Whether physical or emotional, most of us have suffered through some pretty horrible experiences for this career. Laugh it off and see what others have done ... go to www.ActorsLife.com and click "worst gig ever" link, or emails your stories right to Sarah@actorslife.com.

WRITERS WORKSHOP at Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com. Every Second Friday of the Month at 7:00pm.

THE YOUTHARTS TOOLKIT: Downloadable detailed information about how to plan, run, provide training, and evaluate arts programs for at-risk youth. The toolkit is based on the results of a project begun in 1995 to define critical elements and best practices of arts programs designed for the at-risk youth population at three pilot sites.
http://www.artsusa.org/youtharts/download.asp.

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4.      THE BRONX WRITERS CENTER - Literary Events and Opportunities

September 26, 2005
is the Deadline Date for Entries for
The Bronx Writers Center 's Chapter One Fiction Competition for 2005

Chapter One is BWC's annual competition and reading series, open to residents of New York City, that provides opportunities for emerging novelists to share their work with an audience, while emphasizing the importance of a strong first chapter. To learn more about Chapter One, visit the Bronx Writers Center's web pages.

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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
(BCA events are listed in red)

Thursdays: Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 8, 7:00pm Workshop / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Bronx Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx . Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 9, 7:00pm Workshop / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 13, 6:30pm Poetry / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Poetry Night - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 24, 3:30pm Book Group / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
African American Women's Studies - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Sep 30, 7:00pm Book Group / Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Fiction & Literature - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Oct 5, 7:30pm Poetry / Downtown Bronx Bar & Café
Reading by Maria Negroni - Maria Negroni, an Argentinian native, is a writer, poet, essayist, translator and professor. As a poet, she is celebrated throughout South America. She is the author of two books of essays, one novel, and six books of poetry. In 1994, her book Night Journeys received the Argentina National Book Award. The collection of 62 tightly-woven narrative poems is Negroni's first work of poetry to be translated into English. "This book is pervaded by the spooky sense of a woman travelling in many directions, most of them unrequested, journeying through shadows and mirrors, navigating the mysteries by shuttling between life and death" (The Washington Post). She currently teaches Latin American Literature and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. An open mic session will follow Ms. Negroni's reading. The Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe is located at 141 East 149th Street on the corner at Walton Avenue (just a block and a half from Hostos Community College) in the Bronx. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For information on this month's Poetry event, call Leslie at 718-409-1265 x10 or leslie@bronxarts.org. For further information on the Bronx Culture Trolley, call 718-931-9500 x33 or visit www.bronxarts.org.

Oct 6, 6:00pm Storytime / Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza
Children's Craft & Storytime - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

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Free Events at the New York Public Library
The New York Public Library offers a variety of free events, exhibitions, tours and classes for children, adults, and young adults at its many branch locations. Activities include books & poetry, computer classes, exhibitions, film, lectures, music, picture book hours, special programs, story hours, theater, video, and workshops. Visit www.nypl.org/events/branchevents.cfm to find out about the New York Public Library's free offerings at a branch near you.

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OPPORTUNITY LISTINGS

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS (OR IS IT?) (dirtypop Magazine; Brooklyn, NY): dirtypop Magazine Issue #3: All About The Benjamins (Or Is It?): Class, wealth, property, image, and the good ol' American Dream. dirtypop Magazine is a social critique of music and popular culture that strives to make you think, a little. Issues 1 and 2 are available at small, independent booksellers and music stores near you. We are currently accepting pitches for artwork and for articles. Send written materials to editor@dirtypop.org. A pitch for words should be 250 words or less and should include an idea or synopsis of what you'd like to articulate. For art (illustrations, photos, design samples, etc.), please submit a quick proposal of the work you'd like to see featured in issue #3 to art@dirtypop.org. Please include a small sample of your art (weblinks, jpgs or pdfs) so the Art team can get a sense of what you do… For general questions about submissions, please contact editor@dirtypop.org. For additional information, visit www.dirtypop.org. Deadline for Pitches: Sep 2, 2005.

FINE PRESS PUBLISHING SEMINAR FOR EMERGING WRITERS: The Center for Book Arts (NYC) invites applications for our Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing Seminar For Emerging Writers. The next section of this seminar is scheduled for fall 2005. The seminar is tuition free for participants. Participants will hear lectures from various professionals in the field - printers, fine press publishers, book artists, and dealers, to get a practical overview of letterpress printing and fine press publishing. They will learn the basics of letterpress printing, both traditional typesetting and options with new technology, by collaboratively printing a small edition of chapbooks or other projects. Each seminar will be offered to a maximum of eight students. Writers from culturally diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Finalists may be interviewed or asked to provide supplemental information to their applications. Applications will not be accepted from students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs during the program year (September 2005 - May 2006). For more info, go to www.centerforbookarts.org/newsite/opportunities/. Application/Entry Fee: $20. For information, contact Sarah Nicholls, Program Manager, at snicholls@centerforbookarts.org. Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2005.

PERSONAL ESSAY AWARD: Seeking a personal essay under 8000 words for publication and $1000 prize. Entry fee. Send SASE to: Jenine Gordon Bockman, Literal Latte, Ames Essay Award, 200 E 10th St., Suite 240, New York, NY 10003 or 212-260-5532 or www.literal-latte.com or litlatte@aol.com. Entry Deadline: Sep 20, 2005.

NATIONAL ANNUAL LITERARY AWARDS: Seeking up to 3 poems (under 100 lines each) for the Joy Harjo Poetry award and short story (under 5000 words) for the Rick Demarinis Short Short Award. $1250 prize and publication. Only unpublished work. Entry fee. For guidelines contact: Raven's Word Writers Center, CUTTHROAT Literary Awards, 620 E 7th Ave, Durango, CO 81301 or 970-903-7914 or www.cutthroatmag.com. Submission Deadline: Sep 30, 2005.

ARTISTS' FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM NYFA FOR NYS ARTISTS: New York Foundation for the Arts Artists' Fellowships are $7,000 cash awards made to individual originating artists living and working in the state of New York for unrestricted use. Grants are awarded in 16 artistic disciplines, with applications accepted in eight categories each year. Since the awards began in 1985, NYFA has awarded over $22 million to over 3,555 artists. In 2005, NYFA awarded 142 Fellowships to 143 artists, with two of them working in a collaboration. Artists in the following disciplines may apply for the 2005-2006 fellowships: (1) Architecture/Environmental Structures; (2) Choreography; (3) Fiction; (4) Music Composition; (5) Painting; (6) Photography; (7) Video; (8) Playwriting/Screenwriting. Applications for the 2005-2006 fellowships must be completed and submitted online. For an online application, visit http://nyfa.org/afp. For further information on Artists' Fellowships, call 212-366-6900 x217 or e-mail nyfaafp@nyfa.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, Oct 3, 2005.

WOMEN'S POETRY PRIZE: Offering publication and $1000 prize to a female poet for her first or second book of poetry. Contact: Susan Kan, Perugia Press, Intro Award, Box 60364, Florence MA 01062 OR www.perugiapress.com or info@perugiapress.com. Entry Deadline: Nov 15, 2005.

POETRY PRIZE: Seeking previously published poems (in previous year) for $40,000 prizes. For more info contact: Griffin Poetry Prize, Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry, 6610 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5T 2V6, Canada or 905-565-5993 or www.griffinpoetryprize.com or info@griffinpoetryprize.com. Subsmission Deadline: Dec 31, 2005.

SHORT FICTION CONTEST: Seeking short stories or fiction excerpts under 8000 words for publication and $1000. For complete guidelines contact: Tobias Wolff Award, Bellingham Review, Mail Stop 9053, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225 or www.wwu.edu/~bhreview. Submission Deadline: Mar 16, 2006.

CALL FOR UNPUBLISHED POETRY COLLECTIONS: Seeking 50-150 page poetry collections, originally in English, for publication. Entry fee. Contact: University of Iowa Press, Iowa Poetry Prize, 100 Kuhl House, 119 W Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242 or 319-335-2000 or www.uiowapress.org or holly-carver@uiowa.edu. Submission must be postmarked during the month of April 2006.

ONGOING

ART & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES: Lotus Promotions' mission is to maximize the career potential of artists, playwrights, and musicians by designing a public relations strategy that will bring their unique creative vision to the world. For information, contact: Yvette M Pennacchia, Art & Public Relations Consultant, at 917-415-7439 or yvettempennacchia@yahoo.com. www.lotuspromotions.com.

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS: Writing Magazine needs how-to & inspirational articles for writer, with emphasis on the writing of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children's & young adult literature. Feature articles 2000-3000 words, columns & departments 800-1000 words. Rates for articles range from 450 for book reviews to $300-500 for columns & $350 to $800 for features, depending on length, complexity & research required. Payment on acceptance. Contact: www.writermag.com or www.writermag.com/wrt/static/sudmissionguidelines.shtml.

CALL FOR PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE BRONX AND BEYOND: A new Bronx-based multicultural theatre ensemble, and new play development lab, Actors Without Spaces, is seeking original submissions primarily from playwrights of color from all of the five boroughs.  All contemporary, experimental, and provocative styles and subjects, one-acts and full-length stage plays only, small casts preferred. No musicals, no children's plays. AWS seeks to counteract the pervasive discrimination and isolation that minority playwrights continue to face in the theatre by providing developmental/dramaturgical support such as a bi-monthly play reading series, workshop productions of original works, theatre festivals, and panel discussions with professional theatre artists. Send bio, synopsis, ten-page sample of most current work to Actors Without Spaces c/o Desi Moreno-Penson, Artistic Director, 9 Metropolitan Oval, #7A, Bronx, New York 10462. Submissions will also be considered for Uptown Local/Singular Scenes Staged Readings events at Kingsbridge Library sponsored by the Bronx Writers Center.

CARNEGIE FUND FOR AUTHORS' GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM offers emergency assistance to qualified authors of published books who have experienced a financial emergency. Grants vary according to need. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. For more information on how to apply, write Carnegie Fund for Authors, 1 Old Country Place, Carle Place, NY 11514.

THE CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS offers many opportunities for artists and writers. To find out more, visit the Center's website at www.centerforbookarts.org.

DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN POETS AND FICTION WRITERS: The new Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers is available on Poets & Writers' Web site: www.pw.org/directry. The directory is comprised of listings for over 5,000 contemporary poets and fiction writers, including contact information, publication credits, literary agents, work preferences (whether the writer is interested in giving readings and workshops), etc. The directory is a must for writers interested in connecting with their peers. It's also a valuable resource for literary agents, editors, reading series curators, and workshop coordinators. All poets, fiction writers, and spoken word artists are encouraged to apply.

HAVE YOU WRITTEN A PLAY OR MUSICAL? Send a copy of the full script and/or CD (if available) to: The Genesius Guild, The Script Club, 520 Eighth Ave., 3rd Floor, Ste.# 330, New York, NY 10018. Please allow up to 9 months for a response.

INNOVATIVE STAGES IS SEEKING SCRIPTS ...for our monthly Staged Reading Series. Please spread the word or send your one-act or full-length play or musical, small cast preferred, to scripts@innovativestages.com Playwrights must be present at all three Staged Readings held over the course of a weekend -- usually the second weekend of the month at 3 locations in lower Westchester. For further information, please visit our website: www.innovativestages.com.

MALE COMEDY WRITER NEEDED: Looking for male comedy writer for edgy romantic comedy being developed through the Sundance Institute. Work samples a must. Please email your bio to suzlud@hotmail.com. http://shootingpeople.org/cards/susannahludwig.

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ'S FIFTH NIGHT FILM AND MEDIA PROJECT presents fully-cast, staged readings of original screenplays of works by national and international screenwriters. The venue is located in New York City 's East Village . The program provides services in finding a director, casting director, and cast for readings. There is a $15 application fee. Scripts must be less than 80 pages and should be sent to The Fifth Night, PO Box 20328, Tompkins Square Station, New York, NY 10009.

PLAYWRITING GRANT: The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is pleased to announce the 2005 grants program for emerging young artists in playwriting available for the grant period Sep 2005 thru Aug 2006. Award includes residency at New Dramatists in New York and financial stipend. Visit www.pgfusa.com/awards/grants for full guidelines and application.

POETRY COMPETITION seeking poetry of all styles, lengths addressing issues of social concern. Previously published poems accepted. For more info contact: Ave Jeanne, Black Bear Review, 1916 Lincoln St., Corydon, PA, 19021.

REVIEWERS NEEDED: OOBR needs somewhat experienced reviewers for their comprehensive coverage of off-off-Broadway. Pay is $15 per review, plus free tickets to shows, of course. Work at your own schedule, as many shows as you can handle. No minimum requirement. For more info, contact John at jchatter@oobr.com.

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS: PORTRAIT Magazine, a pocket-sized quarterly journal, features the work of one visual artist and one writer per issue. The editors are seeking submissions of previously unpublished written work (fictional portraits, autobiographical or biographical pieces) of about 5,000 words and up to 10 high-quality reproductions of visual portraiture. Please see web site: www.portraitsketch.com.

UNPUBLISHED POETRY & NOVEL AWARD: Seeking unpublished 60+ page poetry collections and 50,000+ word novel for publication and advance against royalties. Open to writers who have not previously published in the category under submission. Entry fee. Contact: First Series Awards for Poetry & The Novel Mid-List Press 4324 12th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407. www.midlist.org. guide@midlist.org. Submissions are ongoing.

WRITERS WORKSHOP at Barnes & Noble at Bay Plaza - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new ones are sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com. Every Second Friday of the Month at 7:00pm.

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5.       BCA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

INTENSIVE ARTHANDLERS TRAINING PROGRAM
An Ongoing Program of BCADC's Fine Arts & Technical Services Bureau

The Intensive Arthandlers Training Program provides arts institutions with a short but effective career enhancement program for their artists, as well as new hires, mid-level technical staff and administrative staff with risk management responsibilities. The program is designed as a forum and stresses the practical application of generally accepted principles of art handling. During a typical program period, 15 to 20 working artists and museum personnel are trained for employment in museums, galleries, corporations and auction houses throughout NYC and the metropolitan area.

An Arthandler is responsible for the maintenance of fine art works and artifacts, including intake and preparation, packing and shipping, and exhibition installation and dismantling. The training program was designed to enhance the skills of the traditional pool of arthandlers; artists and arts institution personnel who wish to support themselves in arts and cultural institutions, while satisfying a critically important need of the industry. Since its implementation in 1998, the demand for quality arthandlers has exceeded our supply.

NEW PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY!
Visit BCA's Arthandlers Web Pages for Information on the Next Arthandlers Training Cycle

To qualify for this training program, participants must have institutional support. Sponsor institutions may recommend full-time, part-time, and temporary employees as well as freelancers. BCADC will strive to achieve a balance in work specialties and scope; however enrollment will be weighted at the apprentice level.

Participants receive a credit counseling and financial planning seminar, a workshop in legal and tax issues, and independent contracting, and career development.

BCADC coordinates community-based services and functions as job developers to assist participants with careers in arts establishments. The program makes referrals to Adult Education course work, including ESL, GED, computer operation classes and Commercial Driver Licensing classes for those requesting it.

The yearly salary for an experienced full-time arthandler ranges from $20,000 to $60,000 or $15.00 to $35.00 per hour for temporary workers. Also, most employers offer benefit packages for full-time employees valued at $1,500 to $5,000 per year.

The Development Corporation will conduct a review of applications, interview, and one or more orientation sessions to determine applicant eligibility and level of interest.

Applicants must:
1. Have basic verbal, mathematical, and measuring skills;
2. Demonstrate an appropriate degree of physical strength and agility;
3. Be familiar with hand tools such as hammers, saws, and screwdrivers, pliers and wrenches and their safe use;
4. Be familiar with elementary construction materials, such as drywall, framing materials, and lumber;
5. Demonstrate care and accuracy in any related field.

A copy of the application can be found on www.bronxarts.org/gp_bcadc_ah_application.pdf. For more information on the Arthandlers program, contact BCADC Director Kim Hamilton-Shakir at 718-401-9558 or finearts@bronxarts.org.

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THE ARTISANS INITIATIVE

The Artisans Initiative, a program of BCADC, is designed to provide outreach, services and training to underrepresented artisans of the Diaspora. The program's goal is to cultivate a viable cultural and economic asset within our communities by providing technical assistance, tips on marketing and valuable small business training.

We define Folk Art as works of art originating among the common people of a given nation or region and such work reflects the traditional culture of that area. These can be 'everyday' or seasonal festival items produced by unschooled artists. Artisans and folk artists are people that create works such as handmade jewelry, leather goods, pottery, textiles, and clothing to name a few.

Our main focus includes, but is not limited to, immigrant and/or refugee communities residing in the Bronx and the artists who use their art to perpetuate and preserve cultural practices. We strive to encourage the use of one's culture as an asset and a tool for community empowerment. We will determine eligibility for participation based on the quality of the craftsmanship and the individual's desire to pursue their interest in their craft. We intend to provide the services and programming necessary to maximize the impact of the economic and cultural assets of these fine additions to our neighborhoods. We believe technical support, loan and grant opportunities, marketing via traditional means, as well as e-commerce, can help them improve the quality of life for all involved.

Career Development in the form of small business management counseling and pre-marketplace marketing workshops to ensure merchant productivity will be offered to participants. Additionally, BCADC coordinates community-based services and functions as market developers to assist participants in launching independent careers as entrepreneurs.

To be considered for the Artisans Initiative program, candidates must:
* Be an immigrant or be a descendant of immigrants/refugees;
* Create original works/contemporary crafts that he/she is willing to sell;
* Be able to produce enough products to sell.

For more information on the Artisans Initiative program, contact Project Coordinator Lisa Curran at 718-401-9558 or
Lisa@bronxarts.org.

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FOR YOUR CALENDAR

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Oct 5 , 5:30-8:30pm Artisans Marketplace / Hostos Community College Atrium
The Artisans Marketplace offers you an evening of great browsing and great shopping in the Atrium of Hostos Community College. Enjoy affordable, collectible handmade crafts by Bronx artisans, including jewelry, beadwork, candles, ceramics, pottery, clothing, hats, rosaries, dolls, and more. Support our local artists by buying art directly from those who created them. Hostos is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. For additional information, contact Lisa Curran of the Bronx Council on the Arts at 718-931-9500 or lisa@bronxarts.org or visit www.bronxarts.org.

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BRONX-BASED ARTISTS, DISPLAY YOUR WORK FOR FREE! The Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway invites Bronx-based artists to display their works at their 28th annual Salute to Pelham Parkway Festival to be held on Sunday, September 18th. No fees are asked and art work can be sold. Tables and chairs will be provided free of charge. But advanced registration is necessary. Set up begins at 9:00 am. The Festival begins at 12:00 noon and last to 6:00 pm. The event takes place out of doors in Comras Mall of Bronx Park (at the intersection of Bronx Park East & Lydig Avenue). Call the Council at 718-792-4744 or email at dedelstein@bjcconline.org to confirm your arrangements.

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6.       HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY

LEARN TO CREATE AN EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN
Are you Prepared? READY NEW YORK is an interactive presentation featuring emergency management experts from the American Red Cross in Greater New York. Learn how to be prepared for all kinds of unexpected emergencies, such as fires, blackouts, and weather-related disasters. Red Cross experts will teach you how to create a disaster plan, assemble a Go Bag, develop a communications plan, and much more!
Location: American Red Cross in Greater New York-Bronx Area Office, 2082 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10462.
Dates: Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26 at 7:00pm. It's free, it's for everyone, and it's in your community. Presented in coordination with the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and with support from the New York City Council. For more information, you are welcome to come in and speak to a Red Cross member.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK AT ORCHARD BEACH -- 9:00am on Sunday, October 16th
Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Please join us for this important cause. To participate, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or e-mail Bronx.Strides@cancer.org.

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A WALK IN THE PARK
Walking is a wonderful cardiovascular exercise associated with a reduced risk of heart attack. It can increase overall fitness levels and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The American Physical Therapy Association has a free PDF "Walking for Exercise" instructional brochure that includes a walking log. While you are on the site, check out the PDF public relations kit--it's full of special event ideas and includes practical how-to tips, like the one on taking event photos.
http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=National_PT_Month&Template=/TaggedPage/
TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=155&ContentID=17904.

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DIABETES UPS INCONTINENCE RISK FOR OLDER WOMEN
More than half of postmenopausal women have had a recent episode of urinary incontinence, according to new research, and the severity of symptoms increases with a history of diabetes. "Women with diabetes were disproportionately more likely to report severe incontinence, difficulty controlling urination, mixed (stress and urge) incontinence, use of pads, inability to completely empty the bladder, being unaware of leakage, and discomfort with urination," Dr. Sara L. Jackson told Reuters Health. In a population-based study, Jackson, of the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues studied 1017 postmenopausal women aged 55 to 75 years.
http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=bk_rD-i5qRmo4etuIKugpg.

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FREE ARTHRITIS INFORMATION FOR HISPANIC SENIORS
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the U.S., affecting millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older. Although there is no cure for most forms of arthritis, treatment can help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. The choice of treatment depends on the type of arthritis, the severity of symptoms, the patient's general health, and other factors.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is offering a free fact sheet in Spanish about treatments for the most common forms of arthritis -- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. "Consejos Sobre la Artritis" includes information about the warning signs of arthritis, treatment methods, and up-to-date addresses and telephone numbers of resources for further help. The science-based information is useful for seniors and their family members.

To order copies of "Consejos Sobre la Artritis", call 1-800-222-2225 toll free. The NIA Information Center is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time. An information specialist will be available to respond to calls in Spanish. This and other Spanish publications on healthy aging also are available on the NIA Web site at www.niapublications.org.

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PARENTS SHOULD CONTROL CHILDREN'S FOOD PORTION SIZES, STUDY FINDS

A study published in this month's issue of the journal Appetite finds that most children eat all of the food served to them regardless of how much they have eaten throughout the day.

Children appear to demonstrate "very poor regulation" of their body's dietary needs, a finding researchers say suggests parents should serve children smaller portions to encourage healthy eating habits. In a study that tracked the eating habits of 16 children ages 4 to 6 over seven days, researchers from Cornell University found that the "most powerful determinant" of how much food children consumed was the amount they were served. Children were more likely to consume more calories over the day if they were served larger portions of food, regardless of how much food they had eaten previously as meals or snacks. Researchers say that the finding refutes earlier studies showing children naturally adjust their food intake based on what they have previously eaten and indicates that children are "no better than adults" at regulating their food consumption levels. Study authors conclude that the ability to prevent and treat overweight in children lies largely with parents and suggest that parents serve children smaller portions of food during mealtimes and provide more food only if children say they are still hungry (McCook, Reuters/Yahoo! News, 6/24/05; Mrdjenovic and Levitsky, Appetite, June 2005 [subscription required]).
http://www.rwjf.org/portfolios/features/digest.jsp?iaid=138&id=79027.

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VACCINES FOR CHILDREN
Basic information on immunizations covering the basics of what, why, and when can be found on the Nemours Foundation "Kids Health" site. http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/vaccine.html.

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AVAILABLE SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS
Services for Caregivers caring for elderly, frail, or disabled loved one including services to Grandparents 60 yrs or older raising grandchildren. Services include: Information & Referral, Individual Counseling, Case Management, Support Groups, Educational Training, Temporary Respite, Supplemental Assistance (i.e., Purchasing of Chucks, Transportation, Diapers, Medical Equipment and more). Our goal is to reduce Caregiver stress in caring for their loved and managing their care giving responsibilities.

Funded by AOA National Family Caregivers Support Program through NYC Department for The Aging and Sponsored by Presbyterian Senior Services.

Katherine Martinez, MSW Director of Social Services
PSS Caregivers Support Program
c/o Andrew Jackson Senior Center
325 East 156th Street
Bronx, NY 10451

Call Toll Free at1-866-665-1713 or e-mail kmartinez@pssusa.org.

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FREE TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS NEEDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. presents What's Out There and How to Get It, a 2005-2006 free training series for families and professionals needing programs and services for children with disabilities. A number of these workshops will be held in all five New York City boroughs through spring of 2006. Visit www.resourcesnyc.org for dates, times, and locations. For additional information, contact Gary Shulman, MS.Ed., at 212-677-4650 or gshulman@resourcesnyc.org.

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SMART UNIVERSITY
Smart University offers women living with HIV/AIDS: A safe and supportive place to explore and increase self-esteem A better understanding of treatment options. Treatment Education in order to become informed participants in their treatment decision-making process. Help in facilitating an increased sense of personal empowerment so women can be advocates for themselves, their peers and communities.
www.smartuniversity.org/.

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NEW CONCEPT COMMUNITY EVENT-OUTREACH OP
New Concept Community Event scheduled for September 10th in the Fellowship Hall, Victory Baptist Church , 999 Union Avenue , Bronx . NY.   If your target market is school aged children, you are invited to participate in "Get Ready for The Best School Year Ever Bazaar and Health Fair."   Health agencies, social services, educational institutions - must agree to provide interactive outreach (screening, consultation, referral system) to parent and student attendees.  The Bazaar segment of the event will provide an opportunity for the sale of school supplies and/or products important to a student.  Vendors and businesses (retail or wholesale) will be screened by organizer to approve only quality products and affordable pricing.  EARLY CONTACT: Send your email message of interest or call 212-261-9423 and leave a voice message.

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QUITTING RATE LOWER AMONG SMOKERS WHO CAN BUY CHEAP CIGARETTES
Smokers who had easy access to low-tax cigarettes sold on Indian reservations were less likely to quit -- and more likely to relapse when they did -- compared to smokers who paid higher prices, Medical Study News reported May 26. Researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo , N.Y., surveyed 1,548 adults in two New York counties and found that smokers who frequented nearby Indian reservations to buy low-tax cigarettes were half as likely to try to quit compared to smokers who bought full-price cigarettes. When they did try to quit, the low-tax cigarette buyers were less likely to succeed. The authors concluded that the low-price cigarettes were a dangerous incentive for smokers to continue their habit.

The study by Andrew Hyland, Ph.D., and colleagues was published in the June 2005 issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
www.jointogether.org/y/0,2521,577053,00.html.

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ALCOHOL USE RELATED TO LOWER LYMPHOMA RISK
People who drink alcohol have a 27-percent lower risk of contracting non-Hodgkins lymphoma than non-drinkers, according to an analysis of nine previously published studies. Reuters reported June 7 that the study by researchers from the National Institutes on Health looked at research involving 15,000 people from the U.S. , Great Britain , Sweden , and Italy . "Our pooled analysis of alcohol consumption and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) risk suggests that people who drink alcoholic beverages have a lower risk of NHL than those who do not," said NIH researcher Lindsay Morton. "We don't know whether other lifestyle factors or ... true effects of alcohol on the immune system explain the association." The results on NHL -- which held true regardless of how much subjects drank, what kind of alcohol they drank, or how long they had been drinking -- contrast with studies showing that drinking is associated with elevated risk of developing other types of cancer. "We think this is a new kind of clue that might give us a handle on the biology of the illness," said NIH researcher and study co-author Patricia Hartage. "For us this is a real window on what might influence non-Hodgkin lymphoma." The study results were published in the Lancet journal Oncology.
www.jointogether.org/y/0,2521,577245,00.html.

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SMOKING DOUBLES RISK OF BREAST CANCER
The rate of breast cancer among young female smokers is double the rate among nonsmokers, and nonsmokers who are exposed to tobacco smoke also are at elevated risk, according to Canadian researchers. The Toronto Globe and Mail reported June 3 that premenopausal women who smoke are far more likely to get breast cancer, and that women exposed to tobacco smoke as children or adults had virtually the same risk as smokers -- even if they themselves had never smoked.

"Essentially, we see a doubling of risk," said researcher Kenneth Johnson of the  Public Health Agency of Canada. About 20 percent of breast-cancer cases occur in premenopausal women. Scientists speculate that the toxins in cigarette smoke affect estrogen levels, which could explain why both smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke share a similar risk of getting breast cancer. The study, a meta-analysis of previously published articles, was published in the International Journal of Cancer.
www.jointogether.org/y/0,2521,577206,00.html.

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THERE IS NO REASON FOR ANY ARTIST OR ARTS WORKER TO GO WITHOUT QUALITY HEALTHCARE
Over the past 6 months, a consortium of artist service organizations and unions -- including Dance/NYC, DTW, and NYFA -- and Brooklyn's Woodhull Medical Center, have developed an artist-specific healthcare initiative based at Woodhull as a pilot project. Making use of an existing city program called HHC Options, the program, called ArtistAccess, offers affordable healthcare for all NYC-based artists and arts workers. Here's how it works:

1. Fees for all medical services at Woodhull including doctor visits, tests, ob/gyn, dental visits, psychological services, prescription drugs and many others, are based solely on your income.  A doctor visit can cost as little as $15 and no more than $60!

2. Your fee structure is determined in a personal meeting with one of Woodhull's Financial Counselors, all of whom have been made thoroughly aware of the income patterns of artists. Thus, if you show a pay stub as evidence of income, the counselor will not automatically assume that you earn that amount weekly, monthly or yearly. You will also be allowed to self-declare your annual income. If your yearly earnings fall below an established amount, the Woodhull counselors will automatically enroll you in Medicaid or any other applicable program.

3. Perhaps the most unique element of ArtistAccess is your ability to earn all or part of your healthcare by providing your artistry to Woodhull's patients. The Arts Exchange program works like this: for every hour you spend providing artistic services, your healthcare account will be credited with 40 credits. Credits, equal to dollars, can then be used to pay for your healthcare. For example, if you supply one hour of service to Woodhull, 40 credits are deposited to your healthcare account. If your income qualifies you for a $15 doctor visits, your 40 credits can pay for two doctor visits and prescriptions! The Arts Exchange program is by application and subject to the approval of Woodhull's Creative Arts department.

4. Artists and arts workers have a special phone number to make appointments. On your first visit, you will be met in the lobby by a Woodhull representative and escorted to your first appointment.

If you are in need of healthcare, have been putting off tests or dental work or the like, there is no longer a reason to delay. Enroll in ArtistAccess today! Click below for all the details and the Arts Exchange application.
http://dancenyc.pmail.biz/pmailweb/ct?id=33+63592456+24+1+24195.

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VISIT THE NEW 2005 DIABETES RESOURCE GUIDE
This year's comprehensive annual resource guide to diabetes products and services can help you get the most out of your diabetes care. The 2005 Resource Guide is published as part of the January 2005 issue of Diabetes Forecast and it's online now! Visit the online guide for information on new diabetes products including diabetes pills, insulin, insulin delivery, blood glucose meters and data management systems, products for treating low blood glucose and much more. The Resource Guide is published in Diabetes Forecast every January, and all information included is up-to-date at publication.
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast/resource-guide.jsp.

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HEALTH INSURANCE RESOURCE CENTER
Health Insurance Resource Center at The Actors' Fund is available to all artists and individuals in the arts. The health insurance portion of their web site is excellent (www.actorsfund.org) for health insurance information, and seems especially useful for self employed folks and small organizations. Other services at The Actors' Fund are only for entertainment professionals, but the health insurance resource center is an exception. If you have questions about this service that are not answered by the web site, you can contact James Brown, Managing Director, Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center, 212-221-7300 x166. E-mail
jbrown@actorsfund.org. If you would like to link your web site to this aspect of their web site, he is also available to assist you.

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VERY AFFORDABLE, STATE-OF-THE-ART PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS
Many individuals who experience difficulty fulfilling their artistic pursuits, inhibitions pursuing their career choices, conflicts regarding intimacy, or unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, derive a great deal of benefit from psychotherapy. The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic is the training clinic of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Students pursuing their doctoral degrees in psychology, under the close supervision of seasoned and licensed psychologists, provide very high quality, yet extremely low-cost psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. The Parnes Clinic offers treatment for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, grief and mourning, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship difficulties, family problems, caregiver stress, low self-esteem, weight issues, and psychological issues related to having a medical condition. We also offer specialized therapeutic and remediation services for children and adolescents, family and couples therapy, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies,  a specialized weight loss and behavioral medicine service, and therapy specifically geared towards the needs of adults 60 years and older. The Parnes Clinic is committed to working within the framework of each client's religious, spiritual and cultural values, and to respecting the dignity and unique individuality of every client. The Clinic is conveniently located at ll65 Morris Park Avenue in the Northeast Bronx . If you are interested in finding out more about our services, please feel free to call the Clinic at 7l8-430-3852 and speak with any of the Clinic staff."

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