Opportunity

Join Poictesme, VCU’s literary and arts journal for an open mic night and art viewing Thursday, November 6th, 9-10:30pm in The Student Commons’ Virginia Room C.

Information

Come read your own or your favorite author’s poetry, short prose, and monologues. Guitars are welcome. If you are interested in showing your art, or want to secure a reading slot, email pwatem@gmail.com. Poictesme will be accepting poetry, prose and art for its upcoming issue until November 22nd.

Requirements

Contact

pwatem@gmail.com

Opportunity

Donate work for Donations for Creations event.

Information

Donations for Creations is an event organized by a group of students in VCU’s Graphic Design department. The project is inspired by the socially conscious design attitudes and practices taught by Noah Scalin in his course Design Rebels.

Help us help Richmond! We need donated artwork, any medium and size accepted. These works will be traded at our event for food, clothes, and goods to go to the Daily Planet homeless shelter. Everyone benefits—artists and art students can get their work out to a wider audience, the public has a chance to collect art affordably, and the Daily Planet gets the supplies they desperately need this time of year.

Drop-off dates for art will be Friday November 14th, Saturday the 15th, and Sunday the 16th, from 2:00pm-8:00pm at 1005 Grove Ave. To arrange another time or for pick-up, please email us at donatecreate@gmail.com.

Requirements

Contact

Email Donatecreate@gmail.com to receive more information or to arrange a different drop of date for your work.

Opportunity

Artists are invited to submit works for The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen’s Fourth Annual Jurored Exhibition “Decadence,” January 8-February 21, 2009.

Information

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen offers residents and visitors in the metropolitan Richmond region an unparalleled opportunity to experience the arts, entertain new ideas, develop a new talent, and experience first-hand, all the best this community has to offer.1st place winner receives $750 and a solo exhibition in the Gumenick Gallery in the
summer of 2010. 2nd place winner: $500. 3rd place winner: $250. 4th place: Honorable
Mention. All accepted works will be included in an exhibition catalog. CACGA will retain a 30% commission on sales. Any work not for sale should be marked NFS. Works may not be removed before the closing of the exhibition. To access additional information as well as the entry form, visit http://www.artsglenallen.com/index.shtml

Requirements

Entry fee: CACGA members current as of October 17, 2008 may submit up to three entries for $21. Non-members may submit up to three entries for $30.
Submit entry form, fee and digital images of up to three works to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Attn: Lauren Hall, P.O. Box 1249, Glen Allen, VA 23060 by October 31, 2008.
Please include a SASE for the return of your materials and notice of acceptance.
Digital images of accepted work will be retained for publicity purposes and will be returned and will be returned at the opening of the exhibition.
If you prefer, images may be e-mail to: programs@artsglenallen.com
All images should be labeled with the artist’s name, title of work, media, framed dimensions and price.
Works must be properly framed or assembled and ready to exhibit upon delivery. Works
should not exceed 60” in height or width, weigh more than 50 lbs, should be family
friendly (i.e. no nudity, explicit language, etc.), and should not have wet medium.
CACGA reserves the right to refuse works with unusual installation needs or deemed
otherwise unsuitable

Contact

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Road
PO Box 1249
Glen Allen, VA 23060
General information : 804-261-ARTS (2787)
info@artsglenallen.com

Opportunity

Submit innovative tee shirt graphics for a sustainable tee line.

Information

RVL7 (pronounced “Revel Seven”) is the pioneering leader in sustainable,
fair trade apparel products. RVL7 incorporates environmentally friendly
materials and technology in its lifestyle clothing line. Consumers, in very
significant ways, are reflecting upon their lives in an intensified search for
balance, harmony, meaning, ethics, value, and authenticity. RVL7’s highest
quality materials and positive, nonpartisan imagery are trend-setting and
extremely fashionable. Design direction includes illustrated graphic treatments, positive and current
artwork. Visit rvl7.com for more brand information and inspiration.

Requirements

Entries must be received by Friday November 14, 2008
Prior to entry, you must fill out and sign an Intent to Enter Form and
Submission Agreement. Email info@rvl7.com to request this form.
The Submission Agreement will provide further information
concerning entries.

Contact

Wendy Meyer
Marketing Manager
RVL7
wendy@rvl7.com

Opportunity

A student-produced documentary project funded through a 2007 Undergraduate Research Grant, is seeking several student interns for 2008-2009.

Information

As a recent VCU graduate and media production professional, I am seeking students who are interested on collaborating with my documentary partner, Jon Headlee, and I on a production that is focusing on counterculture in Richmond, VA.

We are looking for several talented and motivated students who are interested in assisting in the roles that follow. We will be flexible with what part of the project students would like to work on and what length of time they’d like to be involved. We believe that we can pass on the knowledge of counterculture and tolerance that we’ve learned to the students we work with as well as our audience. As students, we both treated this project as a job, and believe that treating it as such has led to an invaluable educational experience.

We can offer students a chance to get their work out to the public and have credit for their résumés, portfolios, and reels. Though we cannot offer financial compensation because of our limited budget, we can offer training on all of our equipment, including a Cannon XH-A1 HD camera. These positions are an excellent opportunity for any student interested in socially productive documentary or who simply wishes to gain experience on a project that is not too big to offer the hands-on advantage. Experience is not required for every position, but as always, it is helpful. If there is not a position listed that you would like to have, make one up! We are open to experimentation.
The roles that we are seeking to fill:

-Assistant Camera/ Sound Operator: Will be trained on the Canon XH-A1 with the goal of aiding the current camera operators in capturing pre-set interviews, on-the-spot interviews, and b-roll/observer footage. Will also switch off and work as boom mic control. Primary on-location times will be weekends and nights due to the nature of the project. Start Date: Immediate.

-Production Assistants: Will spend time on set at a variety of locations, aiding with interviews. Production assistants should be flexible and willing to help the filmmakers in a variety of ways including: talking to interview subjects on location and shoot set up and break down. Primary on-location times will be weekends and nights due to the nature of the project. Should be a good communicator and dependable. Start Date: Immediate.

-Graphic Designer: Will be responsible for designing graphics and filers, and aid in branding. We are open to experimental techniques and guerilla marketing tactics. Samples of work are required as well as an interview to discuss our vision for the visual aesthetic of this film. Start date: Immediate

-Motion Graphics Artist: Will be responsible for designing menus, and as well as motion graphics which will be a part of the scripted documentary footage. Samples of work are required as well as an interview to discuss our vision for the visual aesthetic of this film. Start date: February 2009

-Web designer: Will be responsible for the creation of the Identity: Richmond website. This site will have video files, but will not have large amounts of content. It will mainly serve as an online graphic and video presence for the documentary. We will work with your skill level. Start date: Immediate

-Production Coordinator: Will be responsible for researching and arranging shoots. The Production Coordinator will be responsible for obtaining permission to film, location releases, and organizing shoot times as well as updating an online calendar accessible to every member of the Identity: Richmond crew. Must be responsible and able to work well with others. Start date: Immediate

-Research Assistant: Will spend time aiding the producer-directors in their exploration of counter-culture. Duties can/may include library research, historical research, and searching for data on the Internet. Will also conduct research on production and post-production grants and opportunities that may eventually help to support the project. Start date: Immediate

-Position Yet to be Defined: What do you do? If you have a skill that you think could relate to this project, we want to hear about it and learn how we can work with you.

Requirements

Contact

Thoughtstream Media
1901 East Franklin St.
Suite 106
Richmond VA 23223

P 804.377.3905
info@thoughtstreammedia.com

Opportunity

Models needed for art classes at The Virginia Museum Studio School

Information

Requirements

Experience preferred.

Contact

Call 804-367-0816

Opportunity

Register team to compete in Apple’s film contest.

Information

On November 15 at 9:00 a.m. EST, the clock starts ticking.

Apple will post the list of required elements for entries in the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival. Then you and your team will have the next 24 hours to make and upload your 3-minute movie. That’s the easy part.

Once your movie’s up, you’ll need to get everyone you know—and then some—to watch and rate it online. If your movie makes the top 25, you can host a showing at the Apple Retail Store. Your adoring fans can download it from the iTunes Store. And it’ll be screened by some big-time industry players: John August, Doug Ellin, Jody Hill, Masi Oka, Jason Bateman, Paul Haggis, Greg Mottola, Barry Sonnenfeld.

Earn the #1 rating from either the public or the pros, and you’ll land one of two grand prizes. Everyone on your team will get a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, Shake, and a year’s worth of One to One personal training to help you use them. Not a bad trade for one night’s sleep.

Requirements

Contact

Mike Garrett: garrettmn@vcu.edu

Opportunity

Submit a proposal to produce a 3-minute informative, edgy, creative video.

Information

Founded in 1919, BPW/USA is a multi-generational, nonpartisan membership organization with a
mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.
Established as the first organization to focus on issues of workingwomen, BPW/USA is historically a
leader in grassroots activism, policy influence and advocacy for millions of workingwomen.
Submit a proposal on one of the following topics:
1. Why should college students and young professionals be concerned about government policy on
pay equity, work-life balance, and health?
2. Once the election is over, how can college students and young professionals stay active and
involved in advocacy for issues that affect working women?
3. What qualities does a college student look for in their first job and work environment, and what
BPW/USA resources can help with this?
BPW/USA – a national advocacy organization with a mission to achieve equity for all women in the
workplace through advocacy, education, and information – is launching this contest to the nation’s top
film schools. The video should have a primary target of college students, recent graduates, young
professionals; a secondary target would include anyone who is interested in issues that affect
workingwomen and their families.
For additional information, visit www.bpwusa.org

Requirements

Your Proposal Should Include:
1. 200-word outline of your insight on one of the above topics
2. 500-word summary of the video concept, its purpose, and how it is significant to the target
audience
3. Video title, draft script, including design and director notes, for the 3-minute video
Proposals are due by October 31 via e-mail to youngwomenmisbehavin@bpwusa.org. Do not create
the video.
Proposals are due by October 31 via e-mail to youngwomenmisbehavin@bpwusa.org. Do not create
the video. However, please keep in mind that the winning video should be functional in Windows Media
Player or RealPlayer. BPW/USA will review proposal submissions and meet with the winning production
team to discuss details prior to video production. The ideal proposal will reflect the BPW/USA mission
and have innovative concepts, design, and creatively address one of the questions above. The
production team of the best video will receive a cash prize, have their credited video featured on the
BPW/USA website, and be featured in a press release to national media.

Contact

Jennifer Jones at jjones@bpwusa.org

Opportunity

Submit work for juried film competition.

Information

Great River Arts Institute in Vermont, USA, I would like to invite video arts professionals and emerging artists to submit interpretive video on the theme of H2O - Film on Water for the juried video exhibition scheduled for the fall of 2009. This would be a great opportunity for artists of all ages and all experiences to show their work to a group of distinguished juries from major museums in the New England and New York City regions and to compete for the top prize of $5,000. For additional information and to access the application form, visit www.greatriverarts.org.

Requirements

VIDEOS SHOULD BE NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES IN LENGTH; IDEAL VIDEO LENGTH IS 4-8 MINUTES.
VIDEOS MUST BE SINGLE CHANNEL (PLAYABLE ON A LAPTOP COMPUTER / DVD UNIT).
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE PROVIDED ON DVD IN NTSC FORMAT.
ALL VIDEO WORK MUST BE CURRENT, E.G., FROM THE PAST 18 MONTHS.
IF YOU WANT YOUR SUBMISSION RETURNED, INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE (S.A.S.E). (ALL WORKS WITHOUT S.A.S.E. WILL BE DESTROYED FOR THE WORK’S PROTECTION)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2009

Contact

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 802 463 3330 OR EMAIL ALEXIS@GREATRIVERARTS.ORG

Opportunity

Attend Diversity Career Day, October 28, 2008 at the University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena.

Information

Diversity Career Day attracts over 150 corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet employers in person, learn about different organizations and positions, and talk with them about your experiences. DCD is the perfect place to make a good first impression and start networking your way to a career! Students are not required to pre-register and can simply check-in at the registration desk when they arrive.

Diversity Career Day is open to all students at colleges and universities throughout Virginia and Washington DC. This regional recruiting event typically attracts more than 1200 students from all majors looking for full-time and internship opportunities. All students are welcome!

Students from other schools: Contact your Career Services office for transportation information.

Requirements

Contact

Contact Joe Lyons at jllyons@vcu.edu for details.