Attention makers, actors, performers, artists, and creatives! Check out the following opportunities to get your work seen by the world:
JUNE
PITTSFIELD COLONIALS BASEBALL TEAM: Call for Performers-Music, Dance, Theatre, Street
The Pittsfield Colonial’s Baseball Team SunBreak Show happens during evening baseball game between 7:30-8pm approx. Performers are needed for the following dates-June-11,12,18,19,21,22,23; July-3,4,5,6,22,23,24,26,27,28; Aug.3,4,5,9,10,11,12,13,14,23,24,25; Sept.-3,4.6. To apply, email Joanne Deutch at jdeutch06@gmail.com or call 413-637-1515.
BERKSHIRE ARTS FESTIVAL: Call for Berkshire Artists
Deadline: June 10, 2010
Richard Rothbard the founder of the 9th Berkshires Arts Festival is opening the lower lodge this July 4th weekend for the first Insiders Art Fair Gallery Show. The lower lodge will be transformed into a white walled gallery that will feature only artists residing in the berkshires. This will be the 9th year for the artist festival which is held at Ski Butternut and features 165 juried artists from across the country. Attendance is around 8,000 for the three day show.
FOX FOUNDATION RESIDENT ACTOR FELLOWSHIP: Call for Applications
Deadline: June 11, 2010.
The Fox Foundation seeks to transform and deepen the relationship between an actor and a nonprofit theater. The fellowship selects one actor (and his/her affiliated nonprofit theater) in two categories: one for early- or mid-career actors (the Extraordinary Potential category) and one for actors with considerable experience (the Distinguished Achievement category). The selected actors will receive money based on their category and their affiliated TCG member host theater will receive $7,500.
CALDERA ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES: Call for Applications
Deadline: June 15, 2010.
Caldera in Portland, OR, is offering residences of two to four weeks to playwrights, actors, and directors, as well as all other types of writers and performers during December 2010–March 2011.
METRO ARTS IN TRANSIT: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Call for Artists
Deadline: June 18, 2010.
Metro Arts in Transit (AIT) in St. Louis, MO, is currently seeking qualifications from artists for a number of new public art projects. Metro has received approximately $45 million in federal stimulus funding, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. As a result, and in line with Metro policy, one percent (or $450,000) was dedicated to AIT for public art. AIT will commission seven new public artworks for seven stations that were constructed during the first phase of MetroLink.
CREATIVE CAPITAL WORKSHOP SUBSIDY GRANTS: Call for Applications
Application Deadline: June 30, 2010
New Workshop Subsidy program to help organizations partner with Creative Capital to bring the Professional Development Program to even more artists across the country in 2011 and 2012.
GOVERNORS ISLAND ART FAIR: Call for Applications
Deadline: June 30, 2010
An art fair organized entirely by artists on Governor’s Island, NYC.
JULY
2010 DRUCKER AWARD FOR NONPROFIT INNOVATION: Call for Nominations
Deadline: July 1, 2010.
The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University is accepting nominations for the 2010 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. Administered annually since 1991, the Drucker Award is granted to a social-sector organization that demonstrates Peter Drucker’s definition of innovation—”change that creates a new dimension of performance.” Supported by a grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation, the first place prize is $100,000; the second place prize is $7,500; and the third place prize is $5,000.
ADAMS ART ON THE GREEN: Call for Artisans
Deadline: July 1, 2010
Arts and crafts event scheduled for July 24, 2010, held on the Adams, MA, Town Hall lawn, 11AM to 3PM. Artists, crafters and performers of all ages are invited to join the event. All types of art will be considered.
UNITED STATES MINT: Call for Artists
Deadline: July 6, 2010
The United States Mint invites artists, designers, and illustrators to apply for a paid position as a contracted, Associate Designer in their Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). Artists chosen to be a part of the AIP program can work from anywhere and have the tremendous opportunity to take part in American history by contributing potential designs for the next generation of coins. Chosen artists will receive $2,000 for each assigned design submission as well as an additional $5,000 if their design is selected to be sculpted into a coin.
AUGUST
THE AMY CLAMPITT RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Residency for Poets/Literary Scholars
Deadline: August 1, 2010
The Residency award consists of the use of the Amy Clampitt House free and clear for a six month
or twelve month period beginning on February 1, 2011 and ending on January 27th, 2012.
ARTIST’S RESOURCE TRUST (A.R.T) FUND: Call for Grant Applications (Individuals)
Deadline: August 1, 2010
Grants awarded to professional New England visual artists in painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography or mixed media who have a financial need. Awards range from $1,500 to $10,000 and may be applied toward any expense that may enhance the artist’s ability to create his/her work.
ARTIST’S RESOURCE TRUST (A.R.T) FUND: Call for Grant Applications (Organizations)
Deadline: August 1, 2010
1:1 Matching grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for Nonprofit organizations that wish to commission new
work or purchase existing works by mature, mid-career artists living in New England.
LILLIAN ORLOWSKY/WILLIAM FREED FOUNDATION GRANTS: Call for Applications
Deadline: August 16, 2010
Grants will be offered to American painters aged 45 or older who demonstrate financial need. The primary emphasis is to promote public awareness and a commitment to American art, as well as encouraging interest in artists who lack adequate recognition.
NORTH ADAMS OPEN STUDIOS: Call for Participants
Deadline: August 31, 2010; $35 if you register and pay by June 30; $45 after June 30.
North Adams Open Studios is looking for artists – with and without studios – to participate in its sixth annual autumn showcase of local artisans to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, from 10 to 6.
SEPTEMBER
STEAMPUNK FORM & FUNCTION DESIGN COMPETITION: Call for Submissions
Deadline: September 5, 2010
Steampunk Form & Function Design Competition brings together outstanding Steampunk design innovations, details the design process and promotes the role of the Steampunk designer/craftsman. Along with recycled items, all Steampunk design solutions are primarily built using authentic Victorian (1850s to early 1900s) objects, salvage items, clothing and antiques that incorporate modern technology and have specific functions for modern day, practical uses.
ROLLING
SODUS ART BANCK: Residency and Workshop Applications
Deadline: One month before session
Painters, sculptors, mixed-media artists, explorers in expressive visual art, and/or collaborative artists may now apply for 1 week workshops or 3-4 week residency sessions, which provide unique artists with creative environment, professional critiques, artist presentations, accommodations, foundry, and studio space to focus on their work.
HILLTOWN FAMILIES: Call for Submissions, Writing and Photography
Deadline: Rolling
Hilltown Families welcomes writings that reflect the positive work and educational efforts activists, families, teachers, and artists work towards and accomplish and how that affects, supports and empowers our families.
INDEARTS: Call for Submissions, Writing
Deadline: Rolling
Great Opportunity for a Mime or a Dancer Extraordinaire for a solo full length performance piece with text in French & English. For details please email indearts@aol.com
InDeArts…announces a call for poets worldwide to submit up to three of their unpublished pieces that are three lines in length to be considered for publication.
Now accepting listings from arts oriented organizations, businesses in the arts, individuals and others in the arts for its online publication, as well as reviews of arts events and commentaries on the arts. For consideration, please send your information in the body of an email to: indearts@aol.com.
PITTSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: Call for Artisans and Crafters
Deadline: Rolling
Opportunity for farmers, culinary artisans, and hand crafters to participcate in the Pittsfield Farmers Market.
WILLIAMSTOWN SUNDAYS @ 6: Call for Artisans and Crafters
Deadline: Rolling
Call for artistans and craftersns to participate in the monthly downtown Williamstown community event.
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