Opportunity

The goal is to give students an opportunity to present works or works-in-progress with feedback sessions designed to encourage dialogue and further investigation of creative ideas.

Information

In response to VCU Arts’ interest in providing students with opportunities to connect across disciplines, VCU Dance has opened the Salon, to students throughout the school.
The Salon is a NO TECH event (no lights, no sets) with one dress rehearsal required of all participants. It is open to the public and includes discussion about the works presented. Screening of short film or video work is possible.
TIME: Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00PM
PLACE: VCU Dance Center

Requirements

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WORK FORM: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Application:
1. PROVIDE ALL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Discipline/Department
Work Title
Director/Composer/Creator
Performers
Other credits (accompaniment, text, costumes, set, etc)
2. PROVIDE ALL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Length of work
Special props, media or effects - be specific about needs
4. MEET DEADLINES RETURN TO LEA MARSHALL, DANCE OFFICE
SALON: TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 4:30 PM—NO EXCEPTIONS!
Works may not exceed 10 minutes; shorter works are encouraged.
Works are accepted in order of receipt.
Return forms to Lea Marshall at 1315 Floyd Ave,
or by email to lemarshall@vcu.edu
You must be able to attend all of the following meetings/rehearsals:
Tues. Oct. 7- Return complete forms to Lea Marshall’s mailbox in Dance Office, 1315 Floyd Avenue
NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM! Forms may also be emailed to lemarshall@vcu.edu. Same deadline. Last day to sign up for Salon. Choreographer Information Sheet due.
Fri, October 10- Location and time: Studio 203, 11:45 am Event: Production Meeting
Mon, Oct 13- Location and time: Dance Center 5:30 pm Cast and crew call, 7:00 pm Run through Event: Run through and Crew training (All performers, and elements in the work to be presented must participate in the run through or the work will be eliminated from the production)
Tues, Oct 14- Location and time:Dance Center, 6:30 PM Cast and Crew Call, 8:00 PM Curtain Event: Salon

Contact

If you have questions, e-mail Martha Curtis mcurtis@vcu.edu , or Lea Marshall lemarshall@vcu.edu

Opportunity

The Open Studios Press sponsors 6 juried competitions per year. Winners receive full-color spreads in our nationally distributed periodical, New American Paintings.

Information

New American Paintings Competitions are conducted annually in each of six regions of the country. Competitions lead to publication in the bimonthly journal, New American Paintings, which, juried by curators from prominent museums, has extended the reach of artists and expanded the resources of collectors since 1993. Our competitions are open to all artists working within the United States. All styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular and two-dimensional.

Requirements

Postmark deadline: Friday, November 7, 2008
Submission Checklist:

* 4 images (35mm slides OR prints (no larger than 8.5″ x 11″, any kind of paper; no discs please)
All styles: painting, drawing, monoprints/types, mixed media; 2-D only, resume (please also include name, address, telephone number, email), entry fee $35, self-addressed, stamped envelope (for notification and/or large enough in which to also return
your materials)

Send To:

The Open Studios Press
450 Harrison Ave #47
Boston, MA 02118

Contact

Questions: (617) 778-5265 or visit: http://www.newamericanpaintings.com
Prospectus: http://www.newamericanpaintings.com/artistinfo.htm

Opportunity

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts is seeking exhibition proposals.

Information

Founded in 1977, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is Michigan’s largest contemporary arts center and a dynamic, multidisciplinary laboratory for the advancement of the art of our time. As part of an ongoing commitment to promote challenging, innovative practices in the visual arts, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts is seeking exhibition proposals for solo shows, curated shows, and individual pieces that address contemporary issues and concerns, and/or work that pushes traditional boundaries in its treatment of materials or subject. There are five exhibition opportunities, prospectuses for each exhibition opportunity are available to download on UICA’s website uica.org . All entries will be reviewed for the 2009/2010 season if postmarked by NOVEMBER 1, 2008.

Requirements

Contact

To view the applications for each specific gallery as well as review additional information, please visit http://uica.org/?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=520&parentID=476&nodeID=1

Opportunity

Opportunity to submit work for a nationally juried show which will take place between January 22 and February 21, 2009

Information

The theme of the show is Mythology. This theme is open to the artist’s interpretation: Greek/Roman/Egyptian Mythology, Urban Myths, Comic book Mythology, Myths and Legends, Fairytales, etc… are all acceptable. Artists are encouraged to take a broad interpretation of the theme. The competition is open to all artists 18 or older. Publishers, galleries, agents, and collectors may not submit artwork on behalf of artists. Drawings, paintings, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, ceramics, installations, and mixed media are eligible. Media not accepted: video/film, wearable art (clothing or jewelry). All works submitted must be original in design and concept, and may not be done under supervision. Entries previously shown at the Brickbottom Gallery, or work that is over 3 years old, are ineligible. All work, while on display at the gallery, will be sold through the BAA. Commission for the show will be 70 artist / 30 BAA. 1-3 Prizes will be awarded, by the juror, for best in show. The winner(s) will receive a show in the Brickbottom gallery. Download the PDFs or Word Documents of the Application, Prospectus, and Jurors Bio to apply at http://brickbottomartists.com/juried_show

Requirements

Application Deadline: November 2, 2008
Artists must submit a completed entry form, images of 3 to 5 works of art, and an entry fee of $35 US dollars for the first 3 pieces, and $5 for each additional piece. Brickbottom members receive $10 off the entry fee. Entries received without payment will not be reviewed. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks and money orders made out to the Brickbottom Artists Association.
35mm slides: (2″ x 2″): Slides should be clearly labeled with artist’s name, title of work and an indication for top of the work. No glass slides please. For greater chance of selection, please be sure that the slides are of professional quality, without dust or scratches. Slides will be returned after the show if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided.
Digital files: All images should be saved at a DPI of 300. We prefer horizontal images to have a width of no less than 800 pixels, and vertical images to have a height of no less than 625 pixels. Otherwise, the images will be too small to provide enough detail for the juror. Save the images with as little compression as possible while maintaining a file size less than 1 MB. Images must be saved in the JPG file format only (with a .jpg or .jpeg extension).

Contact

For additional information, please visit http://brickbottomartists.com/juried_show

Opportunity

Lobot Gallery is currently seeking national and international artists for Young Artist in Residence Program.

Information

Seeking hardworking young artists (18-38) who are just establishing their professional careers to participate in one month residencies at our West Oakland gallery. Artists recently completing an undergraduate art degree are our main focus, but any young artist who displays a seriousness of purpose and dedication to their work will gladly be considered. Artists in any media are accepted.

Artists are expected to spend the residency producing work which will culminate in an open studio show at the end of the month. They will be required to help out with gallery duties at least 10 hrs a week, which includes emailing, helping set up and hang shows, cleaning/maintenance of the gallery, and attending events. Lobot provides artists with a large personal studio space adjacent to the gallery and a small, private room. Bathrooms and kitchen space are shared with other live/work artists. The resident will also have access to a full screen printing shop, work space, and a music practice studio. The residency is free, and there is no application fee.

We are using a rolling application deadline for the 2008 schedule. This means that we are filling the residency as we go. We are accepting applications now for the spots beginning in October. We will fill the spots as we find artists who we think fit best, so send your application materials as far in advance as possible.

Requirements

Artists are required to submit a CV, a short statement about what they would like to work on during their residency, and 10-15 images of their work. Ideally, artists will submit digital images of their work. We prefer to see images on a website, as emailed images do not always open properly. Preferably, all written materials will be sent in email format. We are however flexible on this process and will accept hard copies in the form of paper print outs and slides. If you submit any artwork which you would like returned, you must include a SASE.

Contact

For more information on the application process or for questions please email residency@lobotgallery.com .

Opportunity

The MCV Campus Medical Center at VCU is seeking Art Installation Project Volunteers.

Information

The Medical Center displays original artworks in its facilities as part of its Arts in Healthcare program. Eleven new works have been recently acquired and are in need of secure installation. This will be a short-term project, scheduled for completion by October 11, 2008. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the role of the arts in healthcare and may use their participation in this installation project as a resume-builder.

Requirements

Volunteers must have prior experience handling and installing original artwork. Majors in art, art history, art education and museum studies are preferred; other qualified persons are also welcome to apply. Please submit a brief letter of interest describing your prior experience in art and/or exhibition installation to:
Mr. P. Muzi Branch, Director of Cultural Programs
Arts in Healthcare
Medical Center, MCV Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University
pbranch@mcvh-vcu.edu

Contact

Mr. P. Muzi Branch, Director of Cultural Programs
Arts in Healthcare
Medical Center, MCV Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University
pbranch@mcvh-vcu.edu

Opportunity

Chance to spend a year studying and interning in desired career field in Germany.

Information

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is
now accepting applications from students and recent graduates throughout
the US who are interested in experiencing German culture and everyday
life through a federally-funded, work/study scholarship.

The CBYX scholarship available to students and recent graduates between
the ages of 18-24 in all majors and career fields, and does not require
any prior German language knowledge! Participants spend a year studying
and interning in their career fields in Germany while immersing
themselves in German language and culture. For more information, visit
www.cdsintl.org/cbyx.
The CBYX for Young Professionals Scholarship Program includes:
Two months of intensive German language training (all levels accepted
and no prior German required!), a semester of study in the participant’s career field at a German
college or university, a five-month internship in the participant’s career field with a German
company, accommodations living with German hosts, in shared apartments, and in
student dorms, transatlantic airfare and monthly living stipends, various program seminars in the United States and Germany, local support in area of placement and in the US.

Requirements

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with clear career
goals and some relevant work experience. German language skills are
preferred, but not required. Participants must have a high school
diploma or equivalent, have a strong interest in Germany and
international affairs, and exhibit diplomacy, flexibility, and a strong
sense of American identity.

The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2008 for the program beginning
in July 2009. Students and recent graduates can find out more and apply
online at www.cdsintl.org/cbyx.

Contact

cbyx@cdsintl.org
212-497-3513
www.cdsintl.org/cbyx

Opportunity

Looking for artwork to display during events at the Empire Theatre for First Fridays for October.

Information

Looking to have several artists’ work shown around the theme of wine and hopefully utilizing a variety of media. This could include wine, grapes, people drinking wine, vineyards, corkscrews, etc. The event is next Friday, October 3. It would be very helpful to have an image sent to Bc.Maupin@theatreivrichmond.org by Tuesday, September 30.

Requirements

Contact

Billy Christopher Maupin - Bc.Maupin@theatreivrichmond.org

Opportunity

The Courthouse Galleries, housed in the historic 1846 Courthouse building in Olde Towne Portsmouth seeks proposals for outdoor sculptures to display within our garden courtyar

Information

The sculptures will be on display within a fenced courtyard from February 6, 2009 – October 11, 2009. The courtyard is open to the public during museum hours and locked after hours.

Artist Awards include Juror’s Choice at $1,500, Seawall Award at $1,000 and People’s Choice at $500. Travel stipends are available to participating artists to help defer travel expenses. This year’s juror is Carla Hanzal, Curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museums, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older. Artists who are working independently or as a group may enter. Each artist or group may submit up to five existing works that have been completed within the last five years and not already presented at the Courthouse Galleries. To view photos of the Courtyard and sites for installation, please visit our website at www.courthousegalleries.com.

Requirements

Please send proposals including artist’s vitae, list of artworks to be submitted, include dimensions, weight, materials, date of completion, and slides, photographs or digital images representing work for submission. Please send to the attention of Sculpture Committee, Courthouse Galleries of the Portsmouth Museums, 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3622. Proposals must be postmarked by September 30, 2007.
Sculpture Requirements:
• For 2009, the Courthouse Galleries is participating in a region wide Art of Glass II. We are therefore, seeking artworks with a glass emphasis, meaning that the sculptures must have glass incorporated into the materials used.
• Weatherproof and durable materials with artwork designed to withstand outdoor climate conditions in Hampton Roads. The artist is responsible for installation and sculpture stand or base, if needed on the site determined by the Sculpture Committee.
• Dimensions are not to exceed any cubic configuration of 4’ x 4’ x 8’, though the footprint may vary.
• Sculptures are offered for sale during the run of the exhibition, and must remain on site until the closing date. Artists are to assign insurance and sale value to each artwork. The Courthouse Galleries will handle all sales of works during the exhibition and are due a commission of 40%, so please include this into your retail value.
• Each artist may submit up to 5 sculptures for a nonrefundable handling fee of $25 for professional artists or $20 per full-time student artists. For the fifth entry, simply print a second page and complete information as indicated.
• Each sculpture may be presented with up to 2 images representing a different angle or perspective. Each image must include Artist’s Name, Title, Dimensions and Media. If applicable, indicate top of slide.
• Submission of a work of art to this exhibition shall be understood to indicate an agreement on the part of the entrant, with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. This includes permission for the Courthouse Galleries to photographically reproduce any of the entries for publicity and educational purposes.
• While on display, the Courthouse Galleries will insure each artwork. The artists are responsible for insurance covering transport and installation.
• The committee reserves the right to reject any artwork that does not meet the criteria outlined above or that does not match the sculpture proposed.
• The Courthouse Galleries are not responsible for storage or insuring artworks beyond the exhibition dates. It is the artist’s responsibility to insure that artworks are removed in a timely fashion.

Entry Checklist:
Completed application including artist’s vitae.
Handling fee - $25 for professional artists $20 for full-time student artists
Labeled and identified images (10 maximum, with two different perspective views of each piece)

Contact

To download application form as well as view additional information, visit http://www.courthousegalleries.com/

Opportunity

Opportunity to experiment with paint lines from Chroma, Inc.

Information

Chroma, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to your Junior and Senior students to participate in a Trial Program with our professional acrylic line – Interactive, and our oil line – Archival. All that we ask in return is that the students visit Chroma, Inc.’s website ( www.chromaonline.com ) to log onto Paint Talk, our vibrant on-line community forum to post feedback, comments and examples of their artwork created with either of these paints.

We would like to have at the minimum 6 oil painters and 6 acrylic painters, and at the maximum 12 of each from your school.

Listed below you will find descriptions of each paint line:

Interactive Professional Artists’ Acrylics-
Unlike traditional acrylics, all 75 of the “interactive” colors do not suddenly form a skin. This changes the painting process and gives you plenty of time to blend and rework unresolved areas of a painting. The patent-pending formulation allows even touch-dry paint to be reworked or wiped off to blend or reveal layers. Archival quality and lightfast, these intense colors dry to a satin-like finish without a plastic look or feel, and with minimal color shift. Chroma, Inc. will provide the students with 12 color choices, as well as one of each medium in this product line.

Archival Oils-
Archival Oils is the only patented oil paint in the world offering long-term flexibility. This inherent flexibility provides artists unsurpassed painting freedom by allowing them to circumvent classical rules of fat over lean painting. Also, we have chosen our ingredients for performance as well as safety. Our products have low or no odor, and a low possibility for skin irritation. Chroma, Inc. will provide the students with 10 colors, as well as one of each medium in this product line.

Requirements

Must be junior or senior.

Contact

Please e-mail Chroma’s Resident Artist, Jen VonStein at jvonstein@chromaonline.com if you need any further information.