Attention makers, actors, performers, artists, and creatives! Check out the following opportunities to get your work seen by the world:
JUNE
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.
ESCAPE TO CREATE: Call for Residency Applications
Deadline: June 15, 2010
Escape to Create offers two four-week residencies in the town of Seaside, FL, to artists working in the literary arts, musical composition, scholarship, and visual and interdisciplinary arts, who have distinguished themselves in their particular field. 2011 Escape to Create residencies will take place in the months of January and February.
EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY: Call for Site-Specific Installation Proposal
Deadline: June 15, 2010
Eastern State Penitentiary is now accepting proposals from artists for site-specific installations at the Penitentiary, a ruin and National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia. A maximum of $7,500 is available from the historic site’s exhibition budget for any given project. All projects that are approved will be installed for one full tour season (March through November), unless the artist proposal states otherwise. Currently enrolled undergraduate students are ineligible to apply.
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.
FRIEZE WRITER’S PIRZE: Call for Applications
Deadline: June 25, 2010
The annual Frieze Writer’s Prize is an international award for discovering and promoting new writers in the field of arts criticism. Applicants should be emerging critics with a maximum of three pieces on art having been published in any national or regional newspaper or magazine (previous online publication, however, is permitted). The winner receives ₤2,000 and will be commissioned to write a review for the October issue of Frieze. The judges of this year’s award are Boris Groys, A.M. Homes, and Jörg Heiser.
THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATION’S 44TH ANNUAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL: Call for Submissions
Deadline: June 25, 2010
The Council on Foundations and Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) are now accepting submissions of films and videos for The Council on Foundation’s 44th Annual Film and Video Festival. The festival showcases films, videos, and television programs that have received support from foundations, corporate giving programs, and donor networks with the aim of encouraging grantmakers to use media to advance their philanthropic goals. The event will take place April 10-12, 2011 in Philadelphia at The Council’s annual conference. Films and videos must have been completed within two years prior to June 25, 2010. Works may be any length, though applicants are advised not to submit original materials. Note there is a $60 application fee.
SAP WHITE ON WHITE: Call for Submissions
Deadline: June 30, 2010
Storefront Artist Project invites regional artists to participate in our upcoming city-wide juried exhibition White on White. The event is taking place in conjunction with Barrington Stage Company’s production of Art, a thought provoking comedy by Yasmina Reza, on stage July 22 through August 7. The play revolves around three men who are caught in a debate over the value of art after one of them buys a white on white painting for a colossal amount of money.
LANESBORO RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Call for Applications
Deadline: June 30, 2010
The Lanesboro Residency Program in Lanesboro, MN, provides an opportunity for emerging artists (visual artists, writers, musicians, and others) to create new work and explore new ideas while engaging with the community through their artwork. Every year the program offers two- and four-week residencies for two to four artists who are provided with a stipend of up to $2,500, living accommodations, work space, project facilitation, and plenty of time to focus solely on art in the small picturesque town of Lanesboro.
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.
POV: Call for Independant Documentaries
Deadline: June 30, 2010
POV (a cinema term for “point of view”), public television’s longest running showcase for independent documentaries from all perspectives, premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest, and most innovative programs every year on PBS. POV is now seeking entries for broadcast on PBS for the 2011 season. All subjects, aesthetic approaches, and lengths are welcomed. Completion funding may be available for unfinished films. All filmmakers must complete the online form to submit their films.
TEACHERS & WRITERS COLLABORATIVE BECHTEL PRIZE: Call for Submissions
Deadline: June 30, 2010
Teachers & Writers Collaborative honors the author of an exemplary essay on literary arts education with its annual Bechtel Prize. Submissions must be previously unpublished, less than 5,000 words, and address important issues in creative writing education and/or literary studies. The 2010 Bechtel Prize will be judged by Phillip Lopate. The winner of the Bechtel Prize receives a $1,000 honorarium and publication in Teachers & Writers magazine. Honoraria totaling $500 are shared by the authors of entries selected as finalists for the prize, which may also be published in Teachers & Writers.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS LIBRARY FELLOWS ARTIST’S BOOK AWARD: Call for Submissions
Deadline: June 30, 2010
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is currently accepting submissions for its Library Fellows Artist’s Book Award. Designed to encourage and promote the creation of artists’ books and to support NMWA’s Library and Research Center and book art programs, the Library Fellows Program provides up to $12,000 biannually for the production of an artist book in an edition of 125, with an additional $1,000 provided for the artist to create 500 copies of a promotional brochure for the book, as well as $1,000 for the artist to travel to the Library Fellows’ annual meeting to present her book upon completion. The artist who is responsible for the overall creation, design, and realization of the book must be a woman. Only new books will be considered; previously published books or books that are versions of books previously published or planned for publication will not be considered. For full guidelines and application procedures click here.
THE AD CLUB 50TH ANNIVERSARY HATCH AWARD: Call for Submissions
Deadling: June 30, 2010
The Hatch Awards recognize the best in advertising and marketing in the New England area.
Who may enter: Any New England-based individual or organization responsible for the creation of advertising, design, direct marketing and/or interactive, such as an advertising agency, design studio, advertiser, broadcaster, publisher, production house or freelancer. What may be entered: Any advertising, design, direct or interactive material(s) first published, broadcast, distributed or posted between May 1, 2009 and June 1, 2010. The overall creative theme of each entry must have been conceived in New England, even if production took place elsewhere.
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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