Opportunity

The VCU School of Social Work will offer an opportunity to participate in an international multidisciplinary service project with our NGO partner, Sovereign Global Mission (SGM) during the semester break from December 28, 2009 – January 15, 2010.

Information

SGM is a non profit organization founded in 1998 by Eric Annan and his wife, Felicia Annan, to address the needs of the growing population of homeless and street children in Ghana. For the past six years, the School of Social Work has partnered with SGM in development projects that include a feeding program, construction of a Child Development Center, a Child Sponsorship Program and outreach to homeless children and families.

This year’s service project seeks to draw on the skills of nursing, art education, social work and occupational therapy in a collaborative approach to development in one rural African community. The work will include conducting health screenings, providing medical supplies and assistance to children, delivering education and counseling services and some hands-on construction work on the Child Development Center.

Requirements

The trip will take place during the semester break, from December 28, 2009 – January 15, 2010.

Costs are approximately $2,600 – 2,700 including air fare, accommodations, excursions and food. Not included are fees for passports, visas, immunizations.

A deposit of $300 is due September 30, 2009.

Interested participants must interview and are required to participate in three orientation sessions during the fall semester.

An Information Session will be held August 30 at noon in the Raleigh Building.

Contact

For more information please contact Randi Buerlein at rwbuerle@vcu.edu or Ananda Newmark at anewmark@vcu.edu

Opportunity

Artspace is seeking innovative proposals from artists working in 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional media for solo and/or group shows. Our galleries exhibit the work of both emerging and established artists. Proposals are being sought for exhibitions through early 2012.

Information

Exhibitions run for 6-8 weeks with an opening reception being held during First Friday Gallery Walks. Most exhibits include a gallery talk or slide lecture presented by the artist. All exhibits are supported by press and insurance coverage and are free and open to the public. Works may be for sale however, Artspace does not place an emphasis on the sale of artwork but rather on the artistic quality of the work being presented. Artspace takes a small commission of 30% on works sold in our galleries.

Requirements

To Apply Submit the below information via www.callforentry.org. Submissions will NOT be accepted in any other format.

1. 10 images of recent work (completed within the last two years). Please include detailed information with each image including title, medium, dimensions, date completed, etc.
2. Description of proposed exhibition (text box).
3. Current resume (file upload).
4. Artist Statement (text box, maximum 5000 characters).
5. $10 application fee (mail checks or pay online with a credit card)

To apply, you must create a free profile on callforentry.org. You will then search for the Artspace opportunity and begin the application process.

Contact

Lia Newman, lnewman@artspacenc.org
Tel: 919-821-2787, Fax: 919-821-0383

Opportunity

The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is accepting entries for the multi-day festival, to be held in Naples, Florida November 5-8, 2009.  Films will be shown at the brand new, state-of-the-art Silverspot luxury cinemas at Mercato, Naples newest shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Information

ABOUT NAPLES
Located along Florida’s southwest coast, Naples is a small city with big appeal.  From the miles of pristine coastline to world-class shopping and dining to the more than 40 art galleries and the renowned Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples is the premiere destination in Southwest Florida.

ABOUT NIFF
The mission of NIFF is to nurture and support a diverse, artistic and cultural experience with a creative, fun and cutting edge boutique film festival that showcases the work of independent filmmakers. NIFF will improve the shoulder-season economics for Naples and benefit the community at large by contributing to film education in Collier and Lee County Schools and by collaborating with other local artists and arts organizations. NIFF will showcase the finest and most creative cinematic works in the world, while at the same time supporting, organizing and providing an outlet for local filmmakers and film lovers in Southwest Florida.

Requirements

Films may be submitted at www.naplesfilmfest.com in the following categories:

•    Documentary
•    Feature
•    Shorts (5-30 minutes)
•    Short Shorts (under 5 minutes)
•    Strictly Local (films shot in Lee or Collier Counties)

Contact

Visit www.naplesfilmfest.com for more information

Opportunity

Announcing an opportunity for artists and designers to have their work permanently part of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts’ new facility

Information

In the fall of 2010, UICA will move to its new home, which will be the anchor of a multi-use development on the corner of the most highly visible intersections of Grand Rapids. The larger, LEED certified facility will be five stories and will wrap the front and both corners of the site. The new facility will allow UICA to present an even more dynamic array of contemporary art, new media, and experimental programs including an international artist-in-residency program, a roof-top, outdoor space for sculpture and events, and innovative performances in a fully equipped black-box theatre.

Requirements

In keeping with the environmentally conscious approach to design, UICA is seeking proposals from artists and/or designers to design and create decorative, sculptural elements within the space. Five opportunities exist for works that best fit the organization’s artistic mission, innovatively utilizes recycled or repurposed materials, and creates visual impact and interest. Deadline for proposals is July 17. Installation dates will be spring of 2010.

Contact

www.uica.org

Opportunity

PAAL Presents:  Arts and Crafts in Old Towne Petersburg
A Call for Artists
November 13-15, 2009

Information

The Petersburg Area Art League invites you to join us for our first Arts and Crafts Show and Sale to be held in beautiful Old Towne Petersburg, Virginia.  Our grand opening will be held on the same night as Friday for the Arts! which promises  to bring many shoppers and diners into the  Old Towne area for the entire evening.
This extraordinary event, held at PAAL and the Union Train Station, will feature 50-60 juried painters, printemakers, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, ceramists and other artisans of fine crafts – a great time for shoppers to purchase some holiday gifts for family and friends!

Requirements

A cash prize of $500 will be awarded for Best in Show, $250 for second place and $100 for third place.  The deadline for receiving applications has been extended to July 31, 2009.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Petersburg Area Art League and the City of Petersburg.

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Contact

Please call with any concerns 804-861-4611.

Opportunity

The Experimental Television Center announces the next deadline for the
Artists in Residency Program, July 15, 2009, for residencies between
September 2009 and January 2010.

Information

The Residency supports contemporary electronic media art projects. The
studio workshop environment offers access to an image processing system,
intensive individualized instruction and time for exploration and
personal creative growth.  Artists have an opportunity to study the
processes and techniques of analog and digital imaging and to then use
the system independently in the creation of new works. Participating
artists have complete aesthetic and technical control over all aspects
of the making process.

The image processing system is a hybrid tool set which facilitates
interactive relationships between older historically important analog
instruments such as colorizers and keyers, and new digital technologies
using a G5, several G4s, a customized Doepfer A-100 system with sonic
and control modules, software including Max/MSP, Jitter and Pluggo, as
well as DVD authoring and editing software, DVD Studio Pro and Flash.
Recording is mini-DV/DV and DVD. This rich electronic environment
encourages artists to explore boundaries and intersections within
narrative, documentary and social issue traditions as well as more
experimental forms.

A complete list is available by email and on the web.

Requirements

The postmark deadline is July 15th. You are encouraged to email the
written materials.

To apply please send the following:

A brief project description

A current bio or resume

A prioritized set of dates between September 1, 2009 and January 31,
2010.

A sample of completed work with SASE if you wish it returned.

Contact

http://www.experimentaltvcenter.org/

Opportunity

The SECAC Review is an annual scholarly journal, the only one of its kind, published in and for the southeastern US. The Review is published and distributed by the Southeastern College Art Conference. The SECAC Review is known for publishing the latest art historical and/or theoretical research of regional scholars as well as reviews of books and exhibitions relevant to the field.

Content: The editors are interested in a wide range of exhibition reviews, from different states, from different types of organizations, and of different art forms, ranging from historical to contemporary works. Neither writers nor organizations have to be members of SECAC to submit a review, although preference will be given to writers and/or exhibitions in the Southeast region served by the Review. Reviewed exhibitions should have been held in the last twelve months.

Information

Objectivity: Writers should maintain critical distance from the exhibitions and artist(s) under review. Reviews cannot be authored by the curator or artists involved in the exhibition. Writers should refrain from reviewing exhibitions to which they have a personal connection.

Style: Exhibition reviews should be written at a level appropriate to the general SECAC membership, i.e., professional colleagues, rather than the general public. This is an opportunity to write at a level of depth and to engage a wider audience for your institution or your research interests.

Requirements

Length: Exhibition reviews can range in length from 1,000 to 2,000 words, that is, from four to eight double-spaced pages.
Images: Authors are responsible for borrowing and submitting images with their essays. Permissions are the responsibility of the author. Please submit at least three images with each exhibition review.

Deadlines:
July 1, 2009 – send brief email pitch of exhibition to be reviewed
July 31, 2009 – completed review and images due

Contact

Send proposals and a brief cv via email to:
kristina.olson@mail.wvu.edu
SECAC Review
Kristina Olson
Associate Professor of Art
West Virginia University
304.293.4841 x3141

Opportunity

Intern for Brand Management, Creative/Design/Multimedia, Graphic Design

Information

Graphic Design Internship 2009

Purpose:
Assist in developing marketing materials for the Surface Protection business unit and positioning the business as the premium provider of value-added products, capabilities and services in the industry.

Primary Duties:
• Assist in identifying the best media(s) to communicate the attributes of Tredegar’s Surface Protection products. Options could include print media (brochures, newsletters), web sites, and electronic messages.

• Assist in creating marketing materials for each media and developing a unified branding strategy for the portfolio of Surface Protection products.

• Oversee the evaluation of vendors that will create the printed materials.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for Surface Protection by examining and researching previous sample requests received over the past two years for the Surface Protection business. The results of this will be used to identify new target customers and potential applications for Tredegar’s Surface Protection films.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:
* Rising junior or senior toward undergraduate Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communication degree
* Minimum GPA 3.0 in major
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes)
* Time management skills
* Self-motivated
* Basic graphic design skills:
* Branding courses
* Knowledge of commercial printing techniques
* Completion of Studio Management course

Requirements for Participation:
* Interview with Tredegar representatives
* Commitment to stay until the close of the internship program
* Available each week of the program (approx. June 2009 through mid-August 2009)

Application must be submitted and should include:
* Current resume
* An unofficial transcript of academic work. If hired, an official transcript must be submitted
* One letter of recommendation from faculty

Hired candidate will undergo a pre-employment screen, including background checks and drug testing.

Contact

Location: Tredegar Film Products, 1100 Boulders Parkway, Richmond, VA 23225

Resumes may be emailed to: jobs@tredegar.com
Resumes may also be emailed to: ejwaterman@vcu.edu

Opportunity

We invite proposals for experimental site work and performance by independent artists with fresh
concepts.

Information

ARTISTS, WE AWAIT PROPOSALS FOR PROJECTS CENTERED ON LIGHT!

Imagine light as a solid, a liquid or a vapor elemental to your project! Think of light through an
experimental lens, as a reflection or as a projection. Show us how you can animate and energize
one space or a whole neighborhood!

TIMELINE
JUNE 5: CALL FOR PROPOSALS
July 10: Proposal Deadline
August 2:  INTERVIEWS
August 7: PROJECT SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
September 13: MANDATORY MEETING + Site Visits
September 27: Mandatory Rehearsal on Site
October 2: LE FLASH!

Requirements

Artists are requested to:
1. site their work and obtain permission from the property owner
2. address safety issues and the potential for inclement weather
3. locate and secure electrical and water hook-ups, if needed
4. be dynamic and prepared to express the essence of LE FLASH!

Most projects will be self-funded and self-produced.
At their discretion, the curators will award modest stipends to support the production of a limited number
of ambitious proposals with budgets that exceed the artist’s ability to self-fund.

SUBMISSION GUIDE
Proposals accepted ONLY through the Le Flash website: leflash-atl.com
Directions on how to complete the process will be posted on the website by June 15.

ALL PROPOSALS require:
Full Name

Contact information: phone, email, physical mailing address, website

Title and Clear Description of Concept (include proposed duration of performance/video)

How do you define the “essence” of Le Flash? We want to know!

Date(s) and site(s) of recent presentations of the proposed concept

Up to 3 images or links to sites showing related past work

Proposed site/Description of optimum setting for the work.
Where do you see your project happening?

Electrical hook-up or other project-specific set up needs

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: July 10, 2009

Contact

Learn more about Le Flash 2008 here: http://www.leflash-atl.com/
And here: http://burnaway.org/2008/10/le-flashhighlights/
Questions:  LeFlash.2009.Atlanta@gmail.com

Opportunity

Seeking students majoring in fine arts and art history to help with the behind-the-scenes activities that can make MAE (Minority Art Exhibition) a true success. A variety of short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities are available including: Art Handlers/Installers, Tour Guides, Hosts, and Event Coordinators.  This will be a great opportunity to utilize your skills in leadership, project management, exhibition design, and art administration.

Information

MAE – Minority Art Exhibition, is pioneering art exhibition that will showcase works created by African American and Latin American artists, while seeking sponsorships for artists to pursue their creative impulses freely.
The event will take place: Thursday, August 20th at Metro Space Gallery in Richmond’s Downtown.

Requirements

All who are interested must submit their resume and desired task via email no later than July 31, 2009.

Contact

Clarke Art Consulting
email: info@clarkeartconsulting.com
website: www.clarkeartconsulting.com