Opportunity

Hands on Greater Richmond

Information

Welcome to Hands On Greater Richmond

Hands On Greater Richmond provides a link for individuals, families, teams, and corporate groups to join together and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities within the Greater Richmond region.

We offer unique, fun and flexible ways for you to get connected and get involved.

Join us in making a difference in our community!! VOLUNTEER.

Requirements

Contact

http://www.handsongr.org/

Opportunity

The Selden Gallery managed by the City of Norfolk’s Bureau of Cultural of Affairs is available for individual or group exhibitions. A proposal is required for review by the Selden’s exhibition Visual Arts Committee. The Selden will provide for an opening reception, the production and mailing of individual postcards, newsletter inclusion and hardware and assistance with hanging the exhibitions. The Selden takes no commission on sales of work.

Information

The gallery is located on the second floor, and is secured when not in use. The gallery is approximately 1820 square feet. The ceiling is 14 feet high and the walls are 9.5 feet high. It is a formal gallery setting, with track lighting and tall north windows with beautiful light. There are security cameras located at the access points downstairs and roving security. The gallery is open during Selden Arcade regular operating hours, Monday - Sunday 7 AM – 6PM. There is an elevator making it handicapped accessible. The gallery will be open and advertised for a reception, scheduled events or by individual request. This is a community-based cultural arts center and we require selected artists to present a gallery talk or other creative program such as a poetry reading, performance, panel discussion other imaginative artful experiences for the public.

Goals
To promote contemporary work by professional artists
To exhibit innovative artwork that energizes and inspires
To encourage curiosity and promote dialogue
To frame meaningful and memorable experiences
To educate the public about contemporary visual art
To celebrate the creative spirit
To give voice to the community

Requirements

Selection
A Visual Arts Committee made up of five to seven members will review proposals and set the exhibition schedule. This committee is made up of local curators, gallery owners, artists and art administrators. Decisions will be made based on quality of work and diversity of expressions. Staff of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs is responsible for administration. Collaborative proposals by two or more artists are encouraged. The Committee may select two or more artists to exhibit together.

Exhibition
Artwork must be reasonably consistent with that presented in the initial proposal. Artists consent to have all artwork on full display during the agreed upon period. A professional curator will work closely with the selected artists and will install and take down the artwork. A limited number of pedestals are available. Artists will be responsible for setting up installations and other mixed-media. Installation artists must restore the gallery to its original condition. Cultural Affairs reserves the right to request a damage deposit if the artist proposes major changes to the gallery.

Proposals should include:

1) A brief typed statement by the artist about the subject of the work and proposed exhibition

2) A completed gallery proposal form

3) Digital images only. For group shows of more than 2 people, 3-5 images representative of the work intended for exhibition; for solo or 2 person shows, submit 10 images each, representative of the work intended for exhibition.

DIGITAL IMAGES: Images should be sent on a PC-compatible CD-ROM in JPG format. Each file should include artist’s name and image number to correspond with annotated image list. Maximum image size is 1920 x 1920 pixels at 72 dpi. Do not embed images into PowerPoint or submit moving images or audio files.

4) If submitting for an installation or multi-media exhibition, you may include a separate disc with movies and/or audio files.

5) Image list including title, medium, dimensions and year

6) Artists’ resume/CV

7) SASE with adequate postage for return of materials

Contact

Cultural Affairs/City of Norfolk
Gallery Proposal
208 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

http://www.theselden.com/default.asp?lnopt=4&sn1opt=1&sn2opt=1&month=7&year=2008&newsID=39679

Opportunity

Discipline:
Theater
Location:
National
BIG ARTS, a mutli-functional creative arts center in Sanibel , FL is looking for plays to host for its 2010 OnStage season.

Information

Here is a wonderful opportunity for young, dynamic theater companies to increase exposure to a wider audience, gain some publicity and earn a little money as well. Check out http://www.bigarts.org/ to get an idea of the wide range of programming.

Requirements

If interested, please email contact information to lkramer@zebis.com and lharder@bigarts.org. Materials received by September 30, 2008 will be given first consideration.

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Opportunity

Gorilla Tango. TV is seeking film shorts (5-30 minutes) for a Summer Film Competition. Entries must be postmarked by 7/31/08. No fee to enter. Visit http://www.gorillatango.tv/filmcomp.htm for more details and prize info.

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Requirements

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Opportunity

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents is currently seeking artists to display their works during the 1st annual Streeterville Artisan Market, November 7-8, 2008 at Northwestern University Lurie Center, 303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL.

Discipline:
Visual
Visual → Drawing/Works On Paper
Visual → Artists Books
Visual → Mixed-Media
Visual → Ceramics
Visual → Photography
Visual → Printmaking
Visual → Sculpture/Installation
Visual → Glass
Visual → Fiber
Visual → Painting
Visual → Murals

Information

This juried event is seeking 35-40 visual artists of various mediums, prefer sculpture, fiber, jewelry, glass and photography. Artists who are accepted will receive extensive publicity through our promotional materials and website.

Requirements

To be considered for Streeterville’s Artisan Market, or for more information, please contact us by email at artisans@soarchicago.org with your name, address, phone number and medium or visit http://soarchicago.org/News_Views/details.cfm?NID=60 to view the complete application.

Deadline:
07/15/2008

Contact

ontact Name:
Irene Newman
Contact Email:
artisans@soarchicago.org
Contact Phone Number:
312-280-2596
Contact Fax Number:
312-280-4631
Contact Information:

244 E. Pearson St., Suite 101
Chicago, IL 60611

URL:
http://www.soarchicago.org/

Opportunity

The Guild for the Blind is currently accepting applications for Passionate Focus 2009 in Chicago, IL. This juried art exhibit is by artists who are blind or visually impaired. The exhibit runs May 14-21, 2009 with the opening reception on Thursday, May 14.

Information

Deadline:
01/30/2009

Requirements

Contact

Contact Name:
Cheryl Megurdichian
Contact Email:
cherylm@guildfortheblind.org
Contact Phone Number:
312-236-8569
Contact Fax Number:
312-236-8128
Contact Information:

180 N Michigan Ave Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-7463

URL:
http://www.passionatefocus.org

Opportunity

Bailiwick’s Second Sex Series in Chicago seeks proposals from directors for the 2008-2009 season that “give women prominence.”

Information

The second sex series will consist of a 45 day festival in the studio theater in March and April 2009 featuring 2 prime time selections running in rep, a late night show on Saturdays and Sunday, and select special events of music, readings, etc.

Requirements

nterested directors should email with “DIRECTOR PROPOSAL” in the subject line and the following in the body: - Director Name, Email, Phone - Title of Play/Project & Playwright/Author - Genre(s) - Approximate Running Time - Is this project best suited for a full run or a special event? - Cast Breakdown (Women, Men, Trans, Unspecified, etc) - Short Synopsis (1 paragraph) - Briefly (1 paragraph) describe the connection to the series.

Deadline:
08/08/2008

Contact

bailiwicksecondsex@gmail.com

Opportunity

Venuszine.com — the Web component of internationally distributed women’s music and culture magazine Venus Zine — seeks a fall semester intern to work directly with venuszine.com’s concert reviews editor, Laura Leebove. Candidates will work from home and must commit to at least three months.

Though this is an unpaid position, it is an excellent opportunity to work with a Venus Zine editor who’s always in search of up-and-coming musicians. It’s also a great way to gain hands-on experience in music writing and editing and a chance to get some great writing clips. Other perks include concert guest-list privileges, writing opportunities, and occasional free music.

We seek a candidate with a passion for attending concerts and writing about music as well as one who is an excellent copy editor. Strong communication and organization skills are extremely important in addition to the ability to work on deadline.

Information

START DATE: flexible but somewhere around late August/early September.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• live in a city with access to national touring musicians. Candidates from smaller towns will be considered but would have fewer opportunities to write concert reviews.

• be an avid concert-goer. Do your friends turn to you to find out what shows are coming up in your area? Do you keep up with music blogs and pay attention to what’s going on with up-and-coming musicians?

• be an effective communicator. The intern will be regularly in touch with writers, photographers, and publicists, and must have a professional but friendly attitude.

• have reliable access to the Internet. Since this is a work-from-home position, most communication with the concert reviews editor will be done via e-mail, so it’s important that you don’t drop off the face of the Earth for a few days at a time.

• have strong writing and editing skills and pay close attention to detail. The intern will have the opportunity to review shows and will likely be required to attend and review two concerts per month (might vary depending on the city). This could lead to writing opportunities for other sections of the Web site or possibly the print magazine. S/he will also be copy editing and fact-checking, so details are important.

• work well on deadline. Show reviews need to be turned around within 24-48 hours of the end of the concert and reviews need to be fact-checked and posted in a timely manner.

• be computer and Internet savvy. The intern will be posting several reviews on venuszine.com every week. It also will help to have basic Photoshop skills, as there might be some light photo editing or resizing.

INTERNSHIP DUTIES

• working approximately five to 10 hours per week (this is not exact because work will be very spread out throughout the week).

• copy editing and fact-checking concert reviews, writing headlines.
• posting concert reviews on venuszine.com.

• tracking down publicity contacts for musicians.

• writing two concert reviews per month (may vary depending on the city).

• researching and listening to music of bands beings considered for review.

• collaborating with the concert reviews editor to brainstorm ideas and help decide which shows should be covered on the site.

• e-mailing publicists, writers, and photographers to help coordinate concert reviews.

• possibly some occasional light photo editing or resizing.

Requirements

HOW TO APPLY Please e-mail your resumé, cover letter, and three samples of your music writing to Venus Zine concert reviews editor Laura Leebove at laura@venuszine.com by Sunday, July 27. Also include three to five magazines or music blogs/Web sites you read regularly, along with five touring bands/musicians you’d like to see.

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Opportunity

Venuszine.com — the Web component of the internationally circulated magazine that focuses on women in music, film, fashion, art, and DIY culture — seeks concert writers and photographers for assignments in major cities around the country. This is an unpaid, freelance position for indie-rock enthusiasts who have experience or are up to the challenge of penning a piece or snapping some shots at venues with a quick turnaround.

Information

Applications will be accepted for any major city with access to national touring artists, but we are especially looking for contributors in the following cities:

Writers in Albany, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philly, Portland, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Photographers in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C.

The ideal candidate has already started thinking about their summer/fall show schedule and is responsible enough to regularly communicate and work with an editor, primarily via e-mail.

Writers and photographers (sorry, only photographers who shoot digital will be considered) will have 24-48 hours from the end of the show to submit their story or photos. The editor will provide edits and feedback within one day, and the final version of the story will need to be back to the editor within another day to be posted on our site.

PERKS
• free admittance to concerts
• published writing experience for an internationally respected publication
• exposure (venuszine.com is read by approximately 150,000+ unique visitors per month)
• promotion of your work (your venuszine.com profile will have you listed as a contributor, and your review could be featured in our weekly newsletter)

Requirements

Please e-mail a cover letter, resumé and 3-5 samples of your music writing/criticism (preferably published) to concert reviews editor Laura Leebove at laura@venuszine.com. If you are a photographer, please include 5 low-res images and links to your work/portfolio in your application.

In your cover letter, please specify 3-5 touring bands you want to see and three publications or blogs/Web sites you regularly read. Please, no calls or follow-up e-mails to check the status of your application.

Contact

Opportunity

LINC is planning its annual “It’s in the Bag” charity event where local artists decorate or design a handbag expressing their creative genius while showing support for those battling cancer. You are invited to participate as a handbag designer and assist LINC in its mission.

Information

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Legal Information Network for Cancer’s program and services. LINC connects people with resources that ease the day-to-day challenges of cancer. Services include helping patients secure disability benefits, locate community resources, forestall debt collection and plan for the future by drafting wills, powers of attorney, etc.

Event Description: Handbag Silent & Live Auction;
Purses designed by local artists

Date: Evening of October 16, 2008

Event Location: Troutman Sanders Bldg. on Haxall Point, Richmond

Requirements

Handbags Completed: September 10, 2008 (Please submit sooner if completed as there is a lot of processing to do for each bag!) There are two drop off points for you when you are finished: LINC office (400-B Southlake Blvd, Attention Donna Sutton) and the Virginia Museum (attention Marcia Collier)

Design Parameters: Each handbag should be named by the Designer.
Some handbags will be totally created by the artist, while others will start with a pre-made form (small frame with evening fabric also available at the LINC Office and the Virginia Museum). Contact Penny Ohman* if you would like one ordered for you.
Tax Receipt: Tax receipts will be issued for your work. Please declare a value and put it on the artist form you turn in with the bag. Consider the cost of the materials as well as the artistry value if sold at an art or fashion shop.
Publicity: The event will be advertised in local media, flyers posted at area businesses, clubs, stores, etc. The artist’s business information, if requested – and we encourage this, will be included in the event program.

Thank you for your interest in supporting LINC. We hope you will join us in this exciting event to help area cancer patients with the “every day matters” of cancer.

Contact

Please contact Penny Ohman at pennygohman@comcast.net to be counted in as a designer and to order a purse form if needed. Any other questions can be directed to her as well.

www.cancerlinc.org