• Opportunity: Workshop
• Information: Have an interest in publishing? Want hands on experiences with magazine creation? Literati and the Fabulous Liz Canfield host a zine creation workshop Tuesday February 26th at 6:00 pm in Hibbs 308. Each participant is encouraged to bring a short piece to include the zine that the workshop will create. It can be anything from a short story to examples of poetry or last nights trig homework. Through out the workshop participants will go from beginning to end in the entire process of assembling and creating zine. Unfortunately, space for this event is limited so if you want to attend please RSVP to Selfjr@vcu.edu The workshop will be great hands on experience for those interested in publication or anyone who just wants to get their arts & crafts on with Literati. If demand is more then we can handle in one event we will schedule a second event later in the coming weeks to e-mail selfjr@vcu.edu even if you are interested but can't attend the first event.
• Contact: Questions or to RSVP, contact James Self: selfjr@vcu.edu

Open call for models.  February 27, 2008, 5-9 pm 5th floor of the Pollak Building.  Models should be 5′11″ for men, and 5′8″ for women.  Bring headshots, and ladies bring 2″ heels.  Download the event flyer below.

Poster

• Opportunity: Internship Opportunity
• Information: Call for Intern Artists 2008 FRANCONIA, MINNESOTA - FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK (FSP) is a 20-acre site located 45 miles northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. FSP actively recruits career bound artists and post-grad artists to participate in the intern artist program as a part of our dedication to building expertise and experience in student, graduate & post-grad artists. Typically, half of an intern’s time is spent on their own work and half the time is spent working for artists and the park. Responsibilities are to make work to be included in the 2008 exhibition, assist visiting artists with fabrication, site preparation, and installation of all types and sizes of 3-D work; landscaping & maintenance. Intern Artists are also involved in special FSP community and school outreach programs introducing contemporary art and ideas to community. Internships are a minimum of two months and may last up to four months. Intern artists are encouraged to create their own work for inclusion in the 2008 exhibition. Up to 6 interns at one time are provided room and board. 14 Intern Artists are accepted in residency each year. To apply send: (1) Application cover sheet (download from our Web site, www.franconia.org) (2)A letter of interest/application. (3) Resume. (4) 8 images of recent work on disk, each with your name and a number that corresponds with the image script. Images on disk should be saved in JPEG format at 96 dpi, with no more than 7 inches (672 pixels) in the image’s longest dimension. Images should be named with numbers 1 through 8, in your preferred viewing order. (5) 2 color prints of your work (selected from the images on your disk), 8 1/2 x 11”, with your name and the title. (6) Image script: numbered corresponding to slides or images on disk with the following information: Title, materials, dimensions, date and your name. (7) Name, address, phone number & e-mail of 2 people who can serve as a reference for you. (8) Specify the dates you could be available. Residencies are available April 15th through November 15th, 2008.There are 3 times to choose from: (a) April 15 to June 15, (b) June 15 to August 15, and (c) August 15 to November 15. Application is competitive; typically 15 out of 100 applicants are invited to participate. No electronic applications are accepted. Make sure your name is on all documents and work samples. No application materials will be returned.
• Requirements: Application Deadline is March 8 2008. Materials must be postmarked by this date and arrive by 3/12/08.
• Contact: If you have questions or for more information, e-mail info@franconia.org, or call 651-257-6668. Send Materials To: Franconia Sculpture Park Intern Artists 2008 29836 St. Croix Trail Franconia, MN 55074

• Opportunity: Internship Opportunity
• Information: Integrated Media LLC is a design/consulting firm in downtown Richmond. We design and consult on home automation and control systems for luxury residences in the Richmond area as well as nationally. We are looking for an intern to help us with graphic design for web, print and the development of graphical user interfaces. This internship could grow into a career with us for the right person. Applicants should be comfortable creating graphic elements for web, video or print with industry standard software, knowledge and/or experience with website development would be very helpful. Hours and pay are flexible and will be determined during the interview process.
• Contact: Applicants can contact: Ford Loving Email ford@netpropensity.com or Office 804-225-9855

• Opportunity: Call for entries
• Information: Lauren Engels of The Old Dominion Club of VA, 7 E. Broad St., is looking for artists to show their work for March first Friday Art Walk, March 7 2008. She is looking for anything and everything you have to show.
• Requirements: Need to set up art work at 6pm on Fri. March 7 for the art walk from 8-10.
• Contact: Contact Lauren directly: (804 687 2599) lauren.engels@gmail.com

The Office of New Student Programs is seeking to hire three Office Assistants for Summer 2008.  This is a full-time summer employment opportunity that supports the functions of Summer Orientation for new students and their families.  Download the following materials packet for further information, and application.

Application 
 

• Opportunity: Call for outdoor sculpture entries.
• Information: The University of Louisiana at Monroe, (ULM) School of Visual and Performing Arts, announces a call for entries to display outdoor sculpture. All Work will be on display for one year from date of installation beginning in April-May 2008. An honorarium of up to $750 is available for qualified artists. Seven works will be selected for exhibition. Safety of the audience is a prime consideration. Six 12" high concrete pedestals of various dimensions are available to artist for securing work. One space is available on the lawn but this work must be secured through anchoring devices. Sculpture should be able to withstand a high traffic area and adverse weather conditions. Interested artists should submit slides, photographs, or digital images along with a resume, bio., and brief proposal (if necessary). All artists selected will be featured on the ULM Sculpture Garden website coming Jan. 2008.
• Requirements: Include SASE for return of material. Send appropriate materials to Director, ULM Sculpture Garden, University of Louisiana, Bry Hall, Division of Art, Monroe, LA 71209.
• Contact: Submit digital entries to tresner@ulm.edu. Deadline extended to April 1st 2008 or until filled. For further information contact Professor Cliff Tresner at tresner@ulm.edu or call 318-342-1385.

The Commons’ Student Art Space Display Case is empty and needs your work.  The Gallery is now accepting display entries and proposals.  See attached flyer for more information.

Flyer

• Opportunity: Volunteer Position at VMFA
• Information: Tiffany Glass, coordinator of teen and preschool programs at the VMFA is looking for one or more "Arts Library, and Education Assistants. This opportunity includes: Maintaining the organization of educational resources Assisting patrons with questions and library searches Assist with art education research projects The Volunteer will receive: Knowledge of VMFA's Education Resources Previews of Education Resources and Exhibitions Insight into Museum Art Education Opportunities Experience working with VMFA's Collection
• Requirements: The Ideal Volunteer will : Commit to a consistent volunteer schedule consisting of at least two hours weekly, between 11a - 5p, Monday – Friday Enjoy working with people of all ages Use a computer on a regular basis (for example: excel, internet, word, photoshop)
• Contact: Tiffany Glass Coordinator of Teen and Preschool Programs Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard Richmond VA 23220 Email: tiffany.glass@vmfa.museum Phone: 804.340.1573 Information about VMFA Teen Programs is available online : www.vmfa.museum/teenclass.html

• Opportunity: Call for submissions.
• Information: Poictesme, VCU's premier literary and arts journal is currently seeking student and alumni artwork to feature in our upcoming journal. We are also seeking cover art. All mediums are permissible, including photographs/concept sketches or writing of performance art and extended media, as well as film stills if they convey themselves well in print. We are looking for both traditional and experimental works.
• Requirements: The final deadline for submissions is February 18th. Pieces should be accompanied by a cover letter, and can be emailed to pwatem@gmail.com . For more information about the cover letter, visit poictesme.vcustudentmedia.com . Electronic images should be 300DPI, and at least 8 inches on the longer side. To set up an appointment to use one of the VCU Media Center's scanners or digital cameras, please email pwatem@gmail.com .