• Opportunity: isual Arts Residency Program 2008 Call for Entries For the 2009-2010 calendar year, the DCCA Visual Arts Residency program asks artists to investigate and respond to the varying ways reality is repre- sented and understood by contemporary society. How do we perceive, create, and represent our world in the name of reality? What role does reality telev- sion and mass media play in the representation of life and culture? How does the notion of reality function in a society where virtual and simulated realities are part of the vernacular? What defines "the real world"? What ideas under- lie artistic meditations on reality, today? This call is open to artists working in both traditional and non-traditional media.
• Information: 5/16/2008: Deadline for applications 7/15/2008: DCCA contacts artists about status Summer 2008: Collaboration planning begins Summer/Fall 2008: DCCA begins to seek funding Spring 2009: Residency partnerships confirmed Fall 2009-Spring 2010: Residencies take place
• Requirements: 5/16/2008: Deadline for applications
• Contact: Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Email: dccamail@thedcca.org Phone: 302-656-6466 Web: http://www.thedcca.org

• Opportunity: Friends of Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, NC, are seeking new proposals for a memorial monument commemorating the victims of the 1862 Yellow Fever epidemic who are buried in Oakdale Cemetery.
• Information: Oakdale, the earliest rural cemetery in NC, has abundant funerary art, and is rich in cultural and historical heritage and natural resources. The outdoor monument will be erected in the cemetery and will accommodate the names of four hundred victims buried in the area.
• Requirements: Eligibility: All current residences of USA. Award: $1,000 awarded for accepted proposal Requirements: • Structurally sound, free-standing object and safe for visitor viewing • Maximum height of ten feet; maximum footprint of 65 square feet • Must have surface area to accommodate engraving of 400 names • Capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions • Must be of contemporary design, reflective of its era of creation Paperwork must include artist's name, media, dimensions and include the following: • Proposal design and narrative; installation specifications such as concrete pad size, securing instructions and equipment/manpower • Budget estimate to create the monument • Sample visuals: slides or digital images of recent work (limited to ten samples) • Descriptive list of visuals submitted • Artist resume • Enclose SASE for return of materials submitted Timeline: • September 1, 2008: Proposals (images/slides/professional information) due • December 2008: Award notification
• Contact: Forward proposals to: Friends of Oakdale Cemetery 520 North 15th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 E-mail Inquiries: Ann Conner, connera@uncw.edu Call for entries

• Opportunity: Prizes, Prizes, Prizes Photo: Grand Prize (1) = $50 iTunes Gift Card Winner of each Category (4) = $25 iTunes Gift Card Writing: Grand Prize (1) = $50 iTunes Gift Card
• Information: Writing Guidelines I n a piece of non-fiction writing, reflect on your experience abroad. Submissions should be between 1000-1500 words. Photo Guidelines Categories include: - Academic : capture students in an academic setting - People : capture images of students interacting with local populations and should portray the essence of the study abroad experience - Places : include a landmark or landscape that is clearly identifiable as an international location - Open Category : miscellaneous photos Submission Send all submissions as an e-mail attachment to Abroad@vcu.edu . - Title the subject of the e-mail for the W riting Contest as “2008 Writing Contest Submission” and save the file as a Microsoft Word document as follows: “FirstName_LastNameWriting.doc” (for example, “Michael_JordanWriting.doc”) . -For Photo Contest all submissions must be in digital format with the title of the subject as “2008 Photo Contest Submission” and save the files as follows: “FirstName_LastNameCategoryTitle.jpg” (For example, “Tom_CruiseAcademic.jpg”). In the body of the e-mail, please include your name, the name and location of your study abroad program and a short (no more than 500-word) description of your photo. ** All suitable submissions may be published on the VCU Education Abroad website**
• Requirements: Open to all VCU students who studied abroad during the academic year 2007-2008. Deadline for all submissions is September 5th!!!!
• Contact: Stephanie E Davenport/FS/VCU

Deadline: July 11, 2008 (midnight, MST)

VSA arts , under generous sponsorship from Volkswagen of American, Inc., launched the seventh call for entries to identify emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who demonstrate promise in the visual arts. The call, entitled “Green Light”, encourages artists to consider the motivations behind their work and the infinite possibilities that creativity provides. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three (3) years. Eligible media include: paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil or charcoal), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or woodcuts), photography, computer generated prints and two-dimensional mixed media. Virtually any media that may be represented in two-dimensions. Artwork should not exceed 60 inches in either direction. NEW THIS YEAR: Sculpture and time-based media (video, film etc.) will also be considered. Sculpture should not exceed 24 inches in any direction.

Fifteen (15) finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 in awards during an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill during the Fall 2008, and artwork will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibition that debuts at the Smithsonian.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.vsarts.org/VWcall
Phone 800.933.8721 x3885;
Email: jcwexler@vsarts.org
Alternative formats of the call are available upon request.

• Opportunity: The Valentine Richmond History Center, a non-profit organization, is currently seeking a full-time Development Assistant.
• Information: The Development Assistant is the primary administrative support person for the museum> '> s development department and director> '> s office. This person is responsible for managing the organization> '> s constituency database (Raiser> '> s Edge) and insuring its integrity, gift processing and acknowledgements, membership enrollment and maintaining central files of donors and members. Responsibilities also include support to the board of trustees by scheduling meetings, preparing materials and coordinating correspondence and other communications, and assisting in planning donor cultivation activities and special events.
• Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor> '> s Degree preferred, but not required, with 1-3 years experience in administrative and office systems, preferably in a development or related field. Must possess strong organizational skills and be knowledgeable of Microsoft computer programs with experience with database and information management, preferably Raiser> '> s Edge (Blackbaud). Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines is essential. Must possess good oral and written communications skills and be able to work with and support museum and development volunteers and trustees. Salary based on experience; employee health insurance and retirement plan available.
• Contact: To apply, submit resume and salary requirements to via email to: development@richmondhistorycenter.com > Or Mail to: > Personnel > The Valentine Richmond History Center > 1015 E. Clay Street > Richmond, VA 23219 > Phone: > Cathryn Lowe (804) 649-0711 ext. 326

• Opportunity: Volunteer Position at VMFA
• Information: Tiffany Glass, coordinator of teen and preschool programs at the VMFA is looking for one or more "Arts Library, and Education Assistants. This opportunity includes: Maintaining the organization of educational resources Assisting patrons with questions and library searches Assist with art education research projects The Volunteer will receive: Knowledge of VMFA's Education Resources Previews of Education Resources and Exhibitions Insight into Museum Art Education Opportunities Experience working with VMFA's Collection
• Requirements: The Ideal Volunteer will : Commit to a consistent volunteer schedule consisting of at least two hours weekly, between 11a - 5p, Monday – Friday Enjoy working with people of all ages Use a computer on a regular basis (for example: excel, internet, word, photoshop)
• Contact: Tiffany Glass Coordinator of Teen and Preschool Programs Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard Richmond VA 23220 Email: tiffany.glass@vmfa.museum Phone: 804.340.1573 Information about VMFA Teen Programs is available online : www.vmfa.museum/teenclass.html

• Opportunity: Interpretive Internship
• Information: The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. The Museum is offering 2-4 internship positions for spring and summer terms. Arts and Programs Intern (Interpretive Intern) Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Supervisor: Ryan Hill – Manager of Interpretive Programs Interpretive Internships An Interpretive Intern would support Interpretive Programs through exhibition research, content trainings and facilitating informal conversations in the galleries with the general public. Interns will periodically meet with museum staff, visit behind the scenes, and discuss interpretation techniques and their experience working with museum visitors.
• Requirements: Qualifications: This program is open to upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students. Candidates must possess a strong background in art history from 1960's to the present, however students in good academic from studio art, writing, and education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Research, writing, organizational skills, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as sensitivity to interacting with the general public are required. This position in unpaid with the spring term needing part-time commitment and the summer full-time.
• Contact: Please visit http://hirshhorn.si.edu, or email Patrick McDonough at mcdonoughp@si.edu for application information.

• Opportunity: Internship
• Information: The National Museum of American History internship program allows a diverse group of people with innumerable interests, strengths, and goals to encounter an educational environment where they can work with and learn from professionals and scholars in related areas of concentration. The Museum offers interns of different backgrounds incredible opportunities in a variety of fields, from public relations to exhibition research to project design. Learning from knowledgeable mentors in the dynamic atmosphere of the Museum and Washington, D.C. area, interns enjoy an intensive experience as multifaceted as the Museum itself. Internships are available in Archival Science, Curatorial Projects, Design & Graphics, Museum Management, Music Projects, and Education, Public Programs, & Outreach.
• Contact: Visit website for more information and application procedures: http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internprog.cfm

• Opportunity: Internship
• Information: Internships are prearranged, structured learning experiences under the guidance of the director. This internship program is provided for both undergraduates and graduate students. Internships in architectural history focus on the use of primary research materials.
• Requirements: Some previous coursework or experience in art history, architectural history, or historic preservation is required.
• Contact: Visit the website for more information and application procedures: http://intern.si.edu/internship_types_all.html

• Opportunity: Internship
• Information: Internships are available to undergraduate seniors and graduate students who have a background in art history, American studies, or American history and are looking for the opportunity to conduct research in primary sources, process archival collections, prepare written descriptions of collection contents, and assist with registration duties. Internships are structured around current and on-going projects and may include the preparation of subject guides and collection finding aids, researching and planning archival exhibitions; archival processing and preservation; website development; special registrar projects; scanning historical documents and photographs; database management, etc. The Archives does not offer a stipend to interns.
• Requirements: Interns are generally required to work 10 weeks on a full-time basis. Applications are accepted year-round.
• Contact: Visit the website for more information and application procedures: http://www.aaa.si.edu/about/volunteer_internship_and_fellowship_opportunities.cfm#undergrad