Opportunity

International Family Film Festival is looking for entries. Feature Films, Screenplays, Short Films, and feature and short screenplays.

Information

IFFF features film premieres and screenings, and the Screenwriters Showcase
Panel Discussions with industry professionals and lots of opportunities to network with agents, producers, writers, distributors and working professionals in the film industry. Not only is this a great place to have your film screened or your script read, the festival also provides filmmakers an opportunity to conduct market research directly with their audience.

Requirements

The categories for films are: drama, comedy, computer animation, classic animation, documentary, musical, and educational.

Submission Deadline for films is December 11, 2009.

The categories for screenplays are: drama, comedy, animation, musical and sci-fi/fantasy.

Submission Deadline for Films is December 15, 2009

Submission information and entry forms are available online at www.iffilmfest.org

Contact

T: 661 257 3131

E: info@iffilmfest

Opportunity

Virginia Commonwealth University students are invited to submit a two-minute video illustrating one or more of the Drive $marter Challenge campaign’s gas- and money-saving tips ( http://drivesmarterchallenge.org/money-saving-tips/Default.aspx ) to compete for a $5,000 grand prize.

Information

The first 80 entrants whose videos meet the contest criteria will receive a $25 ExxonMobil Gift Card and a Car Care Council Car Care Guide.

The contest runs from August 17 through 11:59 pm EDT on September 20, 2009. To view information on additional prizes, rules, and to enter the contest, visit www.drivesmarterchallenge.org/contest

Requirements

Submission Deadline: September 20, 2009

Please note that all Entrants must be willing to, among other things:

• Provide all of the information requested in the entry form.
• Submit a video that is two (2) minutes or less in length and that illustrates one or more of the fuel-saving tips found at http://drivesmarterchallenge.org/money-saving-tips/Default.aspx.

Contact

Jessica Lin
The Drive Smarter Challenge Campaign
Email: jlin@ase.org
Phone: 202-530-4346

Opportunity

As part of its ongoing commitment to promote challenging, innovative practices in the visual arts, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is seeking artists to submit entries to an international juried exhibition of contemporary printmaking.

Information

(S)Edition: Prints as Activism  will provide a venue for contemporary artists to connect the 21st century language of printmaking to the medium’s history as an instrument of democracy. Exhibited artists will demonstrate the viability of prints to engage issues of social and environmental justice. For centuries, multiplicity and the potential for widespread dissemination have made print media an ideal vox populi (voice of the people.) The conceptual focus of (S)Edition  is printmaking’s continuing service in this role.

Accepted works will be exhibited in the Monroe Avenue Gallery of the UICA, from December 11th – March 5th, 2010. With respect to this exhibition, the concept of printmaking is an expansive one.

Requirements

Submission Deadline: October 16, 2009

Original works in all printmaking media are eligible. In addition to it’s focus on the prints role as a means of cultural critique, (S) Edition will showcase this ancient but newly invigorated discipline as it is practiced and defined by today’s artists. Creative and innovative approaches are encouraged.

There are no size restrictions.

Entry fee is $30 for first 3 submissions

For further submission guidelines and application form download the prospectus

Contact

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

T: 616 454 7000

E: info@uica.org

Opportunity

This Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity for students to enhance their professional standing, aid their pursuit of an advanced degree, or finance a special project within the field.

Information

The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship is open to graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in the fields of art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, and urban and regional planning.

Three major Fellowships will be awarded:

-one of approximately $20,000 in any field of music.

-one of approximately $20,000 in architectural design and history, art and design, theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music.

-one of approximately $9,000 in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre or urban and regional planning.

Requirements

Submission Deadline: December 3, 2009

Application requirements and submission forms can be found in the Kate Neal Kinley Application Form

Contact

Robert Graves, Dean and Chair, Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship Committee

T: 217 333 1661

E: rewilcox@illinois.edu

Opportunity

Now in its seventh year, top-tier, international awards competition, The Accolade, announces its Call for Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers.

Information

The Accolade is an international, non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.

The Accolade recognizes filmmakers, large and small, who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Undiscovered and first-time filmmakers are often recognized.

Most importantly, The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve. That is what The Accolade is all about: helping winners of this coveted award achieve recognition and distribution opportunities.

Quality and creativity are celebrated in three levels of awards: Best of Show, Award of Excellence and Award of Merit. Best of Show honors are granted only if worthy productions are discovered. Likewise, no more than 15% of entries are granted Awards of Excellence.  Notable artistic and technical productions are recognized at the Award of Merit level. Annually, a special award is given to a production that makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort.

Requirements

Submission Deadline: August 28, 2009

Entries must have been produced within the past two years.

Label discs and tapes with your name and telephone number.

Submissions in other than English must be subtitled or include an English transcript.

Multiple entries are allowed and may be entered in multiple categories.

The entry fee is $50 per entry per category.

A brief clip of winning entries may be streamed on the Accolade website.

Written comments describing entries are invited.

Entries will not be returned.

Contact

More details and entry form can be found online at http://www.accoladecompetition.org/

Opportunity

12 12 Gallery announces an open call to artists working with any photographic process to submit entries for its fourth annual National Juried Photography Competition.  The exhibition juror, Julian Cox, Curator of Photography, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, will award up to $1000 in cash prizes

Information

Artists age 18+, working in 2D and 3D that incorporates output from any photographic process, from the US and Canada, may submit 3 digital images to be considered for the exhibition.  Additional images may be submitted at additional cost for up to a total of 5 works.  Work previously exhibited at 12 12 Gallery is not eligible.

All work must be for sale.  12 12 Gallery will receive a 35% commission on the sale of any work.

Requirements

Submission Deadline: August 14, 2009

Entrants may submit DIGITAL IMAGES online or on CD.  Slides may be submitted, but an additional fee of $2.50 will be required per slide, since digital images will be reviewed by the juror.  Only one image may be submitted for each 2D work.  Up to three images to show dimension or perspective may be submitted for each 3D work.  Each set of 3 images constitutes one entry for that specific piece.  The image of a diptych or triptych is counted as one work.  Work must be limited to a maximum framed or presentation size of 48″ wide or weight of 65 lbs.

Each entrant is required to pay a non-refundable $25.00 (US) entry fee for 3 images.  Additional images, at $5.00 (US) each, for up to 5 total images, may be submitted.

More details and submission form can be found in the NJPE 2009 Prospectus

Contact

1212galleryrichmond@gmail.com

Opportunity

Redesign a chair to be auctioned off to raise money for the Caritas Furniture Bank.

Information

Caritas is a non-profit organization that collects used and new furniture for their furniture bank to help needy families and individuals furnish their homes. The Chair Affair is an event where Richmond designers and artist donate chairs that they have revamped and designed to be auctioned. All of the proceeds of the auction will go back to support Caritas charity work.

All artists will be featured on the Caritas website and your work will be on display throughout the community.

Here is the link to learn more about Caritas and the Chair Affair: http://caritaschairaffair.org

Requirements

Submission Deadline: October 2, 2009

If you are interested in designing a chair feel free to come pick up a Chair from the CARITAS Furniture Bank located at 1125 Commerce Rd. Richmond, VA 23224, or use a chair that you find. All completed chairs should be delivered to the CARITAS Furniture Bank by 9/1/09. We are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

More submission information can be found online

Chair Affair Artist Info

Contact

To participate contact Allison Mullins at: amullins@caritasshelter.org

Opportunity

Second Street Gallery welcomes proposals for exhibitions by/from living artists. Exhibitions are solo, group, or thematic in orientation, and represent artists of both emerging and established reputations

Information

The annual call for entries draws hundreds of applicants from around the world, and usually results in approximately eight-ten artist recommendations, ultimately accounting for an average of 25% of Second Street’s yearly exhibition schedule.

Submissions are judged by an Artist Review Panel consisting of local artists and arts professionals representing the cultural community of the Charlottesville/Albemarle region, including nationally recognized art historians and critics. Review sessions are anonymous: images are projected, artist statements are read, and candidates are scored. Recommendations are made to SSG’s Director who curates the exhibition season, considering both programming needs and budgetary issues.

Second Street Gallery is a non-profit art space. While we do offer works for sale, salability is not a criteria by which submissions are judged. Exhibiting artists often receive a small stipend and, occasionally, a budget for materials.  

Requirements

Second Street Gallery will accept proposals from any artist who has not had a solo exhibition at SSG within the preceding four years. Works to be reviewed must have been completed within the last five years. Artists must submit the following for consideration:  
1) 10 images, either in slide format in a slide sheet or on a CD, individually labeled with name, title, and orientation. If your proposed work is an installation and/or site-specific, please provide a brief description of how and what you would install and any other pertinent information. SSG makes every effort to return slides & discs, but will not be held responsible for damage or loss.  
2) A typed list of images submitted with title, year, medium, and dimensions of each work.  
3) A current resume, including address, phone number, exhibitions, etc.  
4) A brief artist statement and specific proposal for the installation of your work at Second Street Gallery. Please indicate whether your preference is to exhibit in the Main or Dové Gallery.   

5) A SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage and packaging for return of your information)  
6) A $15 check (processing fee) made out to Second Street Gallery  
Please do not submit extraneous materials, as the panel will not be able to view them.  
Schedule of Exhibition Review Sessions
Artists may submit proposals to one of the three review sessions listed below. Exhibition proposals must be complete and received in the gallery by the following deadlines:

September 23rd, October 21st, and November 18th.

Please mail your materials to:
Second Street Gallery, 115 Second Street SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902  
Notification
Applicants will be notified within 16 weeks of review date. Final decisions will be made by May 2010.

Contact

http://www.secondstreetgallery.org/index.php

Opportunity

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation annually supports regional artists in residence at The Millay Colony, Austerlitz, NY, and the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Sweet Briar, VA

Information

Residencies support writers, composers, and visual artists. The visiting artist is provided with a private studio, room and board, and the company of other artists from around the nation, for an intensive period of self-guided creative exploration and development.

In addition to sponsorship support, a small travel subsidy is awarded to the selected artist. Artists must apply directly to the appropriate colony. More information and application materials are available online.  
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Admission to the VCCA is highly selective, based on a review of applications by panels of professional artists in each discipline. There are 11 panels (poets, fiction writers, nonfiction writers, playwrights, performance, film and video artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, installation artists, and composers), with a total of 48 panelists. The basis for admission by an application is professional achievement or promise of achievement.

Requirements

Application Deadline: September 15, 2009 and Janurary 15, 2010

To apply, artists submit an application form, curriculum vitae and samples of their work. Artists in Delaware, Maryland, the US Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia may apply to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. www.vcca.com.
  

Contact

email: karen@midatlanticarts.org  
web: www.midatlanticarts.org

Opportunity

The Greensboro Library Arts Comission is requesting proposals for a site specific sculpture for the McGirt Horton Branch Library in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Information

The vision for the new McGirt-Horton Branch Library has been shaped by adults, teens and children living in the Northeast community. Modern architecture, two outdoor reading gardens, art, special teen area, children’s learning center, updated materials collections, and the latest technology will articulate the community’s vision for this new library.  This library will be a place where all members of the community can pursue their hope and dreams and become more educated and more successful in our 21 st century world.

Requirements

Sculptures must be site specific, meet GLAC Mission Statement standards and address the focus of the branch.  The series will consist of four (4) sculptures – and fit within the following approximate dimensions, Sculpture 1 (5-6 feet), Sculpture 2 (2-3 feet), Sculpture 3 (2-3 feet), Sculpture 4 (2-3 feet).  Sculptures will sit on concrete bases topped with brick pavers.

Additional information on the McGirt-Horton Project may be found at:
 
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/Library/foundation/artscomm.htm

Contact

For more information contact  michele.richardson@greensboro-nc.gov