Opportunity

Submit work for the WHAT’S NEXT competition hosted by Bradley University Galleries.

Information

WHAT’S NEXT is a national competition surveying some of the best work created by current art students. Open to all undergraduate students across the country. WHAT’S NEXT is both a question and a statement, formed by displaying a juried selection of artworks from the art professionals of tomorrow.

http://art.bradley.edu/bug/?page_id=631

Requirements

Deadline: October 30, 2009

All artists must be enrolled in an undergraduate art program at the time of entry, and all artwork submitted must have been completed within the last two years. All forms of creative expression are encouraged.

Each student must pay a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for entering up to three artworks,and $5 per each additional artwork. No single artist may submit more than 10 works for consideration.

Only accepts digital images for consideration.

Contact

http://art.bradley.edu/bug/

Opportunity

Fifteen photographers will be chosen to display their
twelve-image portfolio in The Center for Fine Art Photography’s Portfolio ShowCase Volume 4: Book and Online Exhibition.

Information

The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in this exhibition. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include old and new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements are welcome. The exhibition is open world wide to all professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both.

There is no theme for this exhibition.
The images will be evaluated as a cohesive body of work, rather than individual images.

The show will be featured on the Center’s web site at www.c4fap.org from January 5 - May 1, 2010 and will remain online for the next two years.

http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2009Portfolio_4/

Requirements

Deadline: October 22, 2009

The entry fee for this call for entry is $65.00 for Members and $85.00 for Non-Members for the first body of work (12 images). Each additional portfolio, regardless of membership, is $85.00
There is no limit on the number of portfolios that may be submitted.

Contact

http://www.c4fap.org/index.asp

Opportunity

Aztek Grill is seeking local artists to display and sell their artwork in a new, trendy restaurant in Shockoe Bottom. Aztek Grill is located on the corner of 18th and Main Street and will feature mexican infusion with a modern flair. Aztek Grill will open its doors for business in August.  

Information

Aztek Grill wants to support the local artists and give students an opportunity to showcase their work at a new downtown eatery. We invite all VCU art students to bring in their own art work with a price tag and artist info.

Requirements

All hangable art accepted including prints and photography. This is an open invitation so as long as we have space on our walls, we will continue to accept artwork. At the artist’s discretion, we can either sell directly or have the buyer contact you. Either way the full sales price is yours to keep.

Contact

If you are interested in displaying your art at AzteK Grill, please contact Jose Santos at 804.909.3941 or j.r.santos@live.com

Opportunity

Apply for the Gilman Scholarship to aid in study abroad trip.

Information

The Gilman Scholarship aims to diversify and expand participation in international study by awarding grants of up to $5,000 to undergraduate students who have been traditionally under-represented in education abroad

Requirements

Deadline: September 22, 2009

Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. Citizen
- Undergraduate in good standing
- Pell Grant Recipient at the time of application
- Is applying to or has been accepted to a university approved, undergraduate credit-eligible program of study abroad.
- May study in any country worldwide with the exception of Cuba and those countries currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning
- Program must be a minimum of four weeks.

Contact

abroad@vcu.edu or 804-827-7882.

Opportunity

Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory is actively seeking a piano teacher (not necessarily jazz) for the academic year 2009 - 2010.

Information

As a professor at Nepal’s leading music conservatory, you will have the chance to learn Hindustani Music (Ragas), perform at venues throughout the capital and share your knowledge with talented students who are eager to learn.

We also offer you furnished room in our apartment for your stay, one meal a day, your non-tourist visa and air ticket.

The fall semester begins at the end of August.

Requirements

For an application, please email a cover letter and a resume to:

mariano@katjazz.com.np and sunita@katjazz.com.np

Contact

www.katjazz.com.np

Opportunity

Attend The University Career Center Open House.

Information

UCC Open House:
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009: 1 - 4 pm
University Student Commons - University Career Center (across from Chick-Fil-A)

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Requirements

Contact

www.students.vcu.edu/careers

Opportunity

Apply for the Jupiter Fellowship Program.

Information

The Clarence J. Jupiter Fellowship program seeks to diversify the advancement profession. As the premier association for educational advancement professionals, CASE is committed to the inclusion of people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the profession. The Jupiter Fellowship program is designed to attract students (undergraduate and graduate) of diverse backgrounds who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement. The program provides up to eight fellows with a hands-on learning experience at CASE-member educational institutions throughout North America. Jupiter Fellows receive on-the-job training and gain valuable skills in the three professional areas of advancement—alumni relations, communications & marketing, and philanthropy.

Modeled after the highly successful CASE District I internship program that began in 1991, the Clarence J. Jupiter Fellowship Program was created in 1998 to honor Mr. Clarence J. Jupiter, the long-time vice president of development at Xavier University of Louisiana. In addition to his many years of service to educational advancement at Xavier, Mr. Jupiter served with great distinction as a volunteer leader for numerous philanthropic organizations, including the CASE Board of Trustees.

jupiter-fellowship-application

Requirements

Application deadline: October 2, 2009

Contact

Rob Henry
Executive Director of Emerging Constituencies
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-4701
Tel: 202.478.5654; Fax: 202.387.4973
Email: henry@case.org
http://www.case.org

Opportunity

Submit work for the SLIDE SLAM portion of Virginia Museum of Fine Arts College Night.

Information

Each October, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts College Night http://www.vmfa.museum/college.html -food, music, tours, exhibits, events, and a SLIDE SLAM featuring work by undergraduate art and design students at surrounding colleges and universities. Each school is invited to submit up to 15 slides.

The theme for this year’s SLIDE SLAM is “Alter-Ego”

The selection of slides representing VCUarts will be made by VCUarts Museum Studies Graduate Students.

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Requirements

Deadline for submission: October 1, 2009

To submit your work for consideration, please email ONE slide, 72 dpi (only one slide per student will be considered) to arthistory@vcu.edu :

In the email, include:
Your Name
Title
Dimensions
Media
Area of Study
Anticipated Year of Graduation

Contact

arthistory@vcu.edu

http://www.vmfa.museum/college.html

Opportunity

Create an original sculpture at the VCU Child Development Center.

Information

The VCU Child Development Center needs a large sculpture created in the center of the VCU Child Development Center’s newly renovated playground. We will work with the artist on concept (maybe a VCU Ram?) and materials. We will purchase materials needed. This is a great service learning opportunity and a chance to have your work appreciated by over 80 toddlers and preschoolers and their parents! See attached for picture of location.

Requirements

We would like to have the work started by the end of the month.

Contact

Dr. Muriel Azria-Evans
804-828-7377
mrazriaevans@vcu.edu

Opportunity

Paint signs at the VCU Child Development Center.

Information

Paint signs at the VCU Child Development Center’s newly renovated playground. We need the following words painted on wood signs: STOP, Library, Grocery Store, Wee-Folk Shopping Center. This is a great service learning opportunity and a chance to have your work appreciated by over 80 toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!

Requirements

We would like the work to be completed by September 25, 2009.

Contact

Dr. Muriel Azria-Evans
804-828-7377
mrazriaevans@vcu.edu