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BCA PRESENTS “HOW TO APPLY” SEMINARS THIS SUMMER FOR ITS 2008-2009 NYSCA/BCA COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS. All eligible arts and community organizations are invited to apply for the 2008-2009 funding year. All borough non-profit arts and community-based organizations are eligible to apply. The Deadline for Submission is Friday, September 19, 2008. Click here for details.


CHAPTER ONE FICTION COMPETITION AND READING SERIES APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. The Chapter One Fiction Competition and Reading Series is an annual competition and reading series, open to residents of New York City, that provides opportunities for emerging novelists to share their work with an audience, while emphasizing the importance of a strong first chapter. Click here for details.


LITERARY ARTS FELLOWSHIP AND RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. The Literary Arts Fellowship and Residency program awards two nine-month fellowships annually to fiction writers, poets, playwrights, and screenwriters who reside in the Bronx. Click here for details.


STREET ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR 43rd PRECINCT’S “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT”:  The 25th Anniversary of the 43rd Precinct’s “National Night Out: will be held on Tuesday, August 5th, from 3:00-7:00pm at the Parkchester Oval. Featured entertainment will include music, bouncy, face painting, and rock climbing. Any artists who would like to be part of this event should contact Charles Ortiz, Commanding Officer of the 43rd Precinct at 718-542-2355 or CharlesOrtiz@NYPD.org or Cleneth Dais, the precinct’s Community Affairs Officer at 718-542-0888/6325. Artists will be compensated for their time.


SELL YOUR ARTWORK & CRAFTS ONLINE: Contact Luis Pagan if you would like to sell your artwork on eBay or Etsy. Luis Pagan is a local Bronx artist and a successful online seller. He developed a company to assist artists who want to sell their artwork online, gain 24/7 exposure and make money from their craft. Visit the company’s website for more details: http://www.ebronx.net or call (718) 684-3919.



SINGER/SONGWRITER SEEKS VIDEO PRODUCER/DIRECTOR



Singer/songwriter Jann Klose is looking to collaborate with a video producer/director to create a beautiful video for his song, BEAUTIFUL DREAM. Please visit his myspace.com/jannklose site to check out the song.

Upcoming area dates for him:
August 28:  Rockwood Music Hall, NYC, 8:00pm
Sept. 4:  Mexicali Live, Teaneck, NJ, 8:00pm

Live performance videos are on www.jannklose.com

Please contact: Anne Leighton: 718-881-8183, Leightonmedia@aol.com for more information.



WOMEN's STUDIO CENTER FOR WRITERS & ARTISTS: Located in Long Island City (21-25 44th Avenue), the Women’s Studio Center, is a not-for-profit fine art studio and writing room offering visual arts and writing classes and events. The center was founded in 1998 on the principle that artists and writers need a safe, nurturing, and professional environment in order to make the best art possible.

  • The Writing Room is equipped with a conference table for meetings and workshops, high-speed wireless internet access, a growing library (including books on publishing, reference and grammar, criticism and theory, and books by women authors), as well as comfortable reading chairs. We also have subscriptions to Writers Digest, The Writer, Poets & Writers, The New Yorker, and The Paris Review.The Main Room (1000+ square feet) encapsulates the center’s ideal of a “professional environment” for artists to make you feel as if you were working in your own personal studio or even your home.
  • The Instructors will work wit you on your level -- whether you are just entering the creative realm or have been making art or writing for years.

Learn more about the center by calling 718-361-5649, e-mailing wsc586@aol.com, or visiting www.womenstudiocenter.org.


EVER THOUGHT OF HAVING YOUR OWN SHOW? Well you are in luck! Because here at Bronxnet we can help you make that dream into a reality. It’s easy just take our Field or Studio Production Class.For more information, call: 718-960-1189 or check us out on the web at www.bronxnet.org.


SYNTHETIC ZERO SEEKS TO SHARE SPACE: Synthetic Zero, located on the first floor at 305 E 140th Street in the Bronx (click here for a map of the area) is looking to share the space. You can rent it for your own events, performances, classes, art shows, etc. Regarding performances --- we have just soundproofed the space, but it's still not clear how soundproof it really is, so while it is probably likely that low-key music will work in the space, very loud musical performances may still not be workable. However, please contact Mitsu Hadeishi regardless of how loud the event you have in mind is likely to be, and we'll try to do some tests to see what works in the new, improved, soundproofed space. If you know a yoga instructor, meditation instructor, dance instructor, art instructor, or other creative professional who would like to be able to rent the space for your class or other activity during the week, please let me know as well. The rental rates will be flexible, and depend on your means. In lieu of paying rent I can also accept help with applying for grants, as we will be seeking to establish non-profit status with Fractured Atlas, most likely, and any help you can give with that would be most appreciated.

DATED OPPORTUNITIES

OUT DOOR PERFORMANCE VENUE: Dance IQUAIL! Inc. (NYC). We are seeking performers of various genres and fields (e.g., dance, poetry, music, spoken word, etc.), to perform at an outdoor event held in Philadelphia on August 23, 2008. This is the ultimate venue for artists seeking to gain exposure for their work, and to build a new audience(s). Additionally, selected artists will be provided a table/booth to market their future works and performances. Interested applicants should mail a letter of interest, sample of work, and a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) application fee, to: Dance IQUAIL! Inc c/o Street Festival 35 Hillside Ave #5G, New York, NY 10040. Notifications will be return within two weeks of deadline. For more information, please feel free to contact us at iquail@danceiq.org. Mailings should be postmarked no later than July 18 2008.

VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATION: Around the Coyote (Chicago, IL) Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival Applications due by July 21st. The ATC Fall Arts Festival is a Chicago staple of new and emerging visual artists from around the country that exhibit their work for a weekend in October. Applications can be downloaded at the Around the Coyote website. Applications Due by Jul 21, 2008.

2-5 WEEK RESIDENCIES: Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency (Saugatuck, MI) is offering 2-5-week fall Artists’ Residencies (Sep 8-Oct 12, 2008). Fall Artists’ in Residence at Ox-Bow are given the time, solitude, and focus often unavailable to so many working artists. At Ox-Bow, artists can enjoy 24-hour access to their studios, and an inspirational setting, free from the expectations of commercial and academic demands.During the fall season, Artists’ in Residence have the opportunity to work in studios not available during the summer session. They also enjoy a more intimate community of like-minded and diverse professionals. The fall season is also an ideal time to propose group or collaborative work. Cost: $100 per week (includes room and board and use of studios). Special Opportunity for Painters and Sculptors: Ox-Bow has received a grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation. With this funding Ox-Bow will award full residency scholarships, plus a small stipend to ten select painters and sculptors during the 2008 Residency Cycle. To receive funding, applicants must commit to a FOUR-week residency. To apply for funding, please submit a statement of financial need along with the other required application materials. For more information on the residency, visit www.ox-bow.org or call 800-318-3019. Applications are by due July 25, 2008.

OBJECT OF DESIRE: Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL) Exhibition Dates: Oct. 10 – Nov.13, 2008. Woman Made Gallery invites women artists to submit work in either 3-D or 2-D and in a variety of media for "Object of Desire." The exhibition will focus on well designed works in wood, glass, metal, fiber, stone, clay, paper and fiber as well as in non-traditional materials, techniques and processes. Objects may be representational, functional, decorative, abstract or conceptual. While emphasis is on 3-D objects, the exhibition is also open to 2-D works which display 3-D objects in a realistic and imaginative way. Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per work if needed. Include a statement and a $24 entry fee. Online Entries: Submit jpgs of up to three works on our website: http://womanmade.org/entryform.html or mail slides or cd with images of three works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 Juror: Claire Wolf Krantz, artist, and art critic, contributing to Art in America, Sculpture, Flash Art, ArtPapers, and other publications. Entry Deadline: August 5. Notifications: September 5, 2008 Awards: 1st Prize: Solo Show at WMG in 2009; 2nd Prize: Website with 20 images at www.womanmade.net. Entry Deadline: Aug 5, 2008.

CALL FOR ENTRIES -- CRAFT USA: Silvermine Guild Arts Center (New Canaan, CT) CRAFT USA National Craft Triennial, November 15 - December 23, 2008. Juror: Gretchen Keyworth, Director and Chief Curator, Fuller Craft Museum Awards: 1st Prize $1000 plus Eligibility: U.S. artists 18+; basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. Deadline for ALL Entries: August 15th, 2008 Entry Fee: $30 entry fee for up to 3 works (1 detail of each is allowable) For Prospectus, download from website at www.silvermineart.org. Deadline for all Entries: Aug 15, 2008.

UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS - A FINE CRAFT EXHIBITION AND BOUTIQUE: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC) Exhibition dates: October 9 to November 2, 2008. Open to all Women Artists working in decorative or wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, wood, metal, enamel work, ceramics, or sculpture. Click here to download prospectus. The Fine Craft Exhibition juror is Joanna Rothbard, who is the co-owner of An American Craftsman galleries in New York City; Stockbridge, MA; and Savannah, GA. She is also the Executive Director of American Art Marketing, which for over 20 years has produced art fairs across the country from Rockefeller Center to The Berkshires Arts Festival in Great Barrington, MA. In her unique career, Ms. Rothbard has organized art shows and owned galleries while simultaneously exhibiting in art fairs across the country with her husband Richard.  For more information, visit the American Craftsman website and www.boxology.com. Entry Deadline: Sep 2, 2008.

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CURATORS: The Castle Gallery, at The College of New Rochelle (New Rochelle, NY), is now accepting exhibition proposals for the 2009 – 2010 exhibition season from individual artists (both emerging and established), collaborative groups, and curators. Artists working in all forms of media are encouraged to apply. Artwork accepted will be insured during the exhibition and assistance with shipping will be provided. Castle Gallery is a non-profit; commission on sold work is 25 percent. Background - Established in 1980, the Castle Gallery at The College of New Rochelle is an art resource for the entire community. Dedicated to teaching and committed to providing a rich diversity of art experiences, the Castle Gallery serves school groups and art lovers from throughout Westchester County with innovative exhibits, lectures, and programs. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. The Castle Gallery is situated in the historic Leland Castle on the main campus of CNR, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Application Deadline – September 19, 2008 (postmarked) How to Apply / Submission Requirements - Individual artists are invited to submit up to 10 digital images of their work. Curators are invited to submit up to 20 digital images. DVDs of video work are also welcomed. These should be accompanied by a typed image identification sheet, artist or curator intent/statement relevant to the submitted work, resume listing professional achievements and educational background, and a self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage for the return of submission materials. Digital images must be numbered consecutively and correspond to the image identification sheet. The image identification sheet must include the artist’s name, title of work (indicate if image is a detail, when applicable), medium, dimensions, and date of completion.  Additional Information - For additional information, or to obtain a floor plan of Castle Gallery, please call 914.654.5423 or email Katrina Rhein, Director, at krhein@cnr.edu. Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2008 (postmarked).

“IN THE NEWS” ALL MEDIA EXHIBITION CURATED BY MORLEY SAFER: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC) "In the News" is open to all Women Artists working in all media. Exhibition dates: November 6 to November 30, 2008 Morley Safer has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since December 1970. His body of work, spanning six decades, was acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Click here to download a prospectus. Entry Deadline: Sep 29, 2008.

CALL FOR ARTISTS -- URBAN LEGENDS AND RURAL MYTHS: Purdue University Galleries (West Lafayette, IN) invites entries for a national exhibition of contemporary art that inspires NEW myths, imagined histories and tall tales. The exhibition will be presented in the Stewart Center Gallery from March 9 through April 26, 2009 and will serve as inspiration for creative writing sessions and lectures discussing human mythology. Elizabeth K. Mix, contemporary art historian at Butler University, Tess Cortés, gallery coordinator of the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University, and the director of Purdue Galleries will select artwork. There is no entry fee, but exhibiting artists will be responsible for shipping. All media eligible, including new and emerging technologies. Interested artists should send examples of current work (up to 8 slides or jpegs on CD; DVD for time-based media), resume, artist statement, and SASE to: Craig Martin, Director, Purdue University Galleries, Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts, 552 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2002, cdmartin@purdue.edu, 765-494-3061. Show prospectus is available for download at www.purdue.edu/galleries or by e-mail request. Deadline for Submissions: Oct 10, 2008.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

13th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Soho Photo Gallery (NYC) announces its 13th annual juried National Photography Competition. The competition is open to U. S. residents at least 18 years of age working in any photography-based medium including digital and mixed. The juror is Charles H. Traub, Chair of MFA Photography Program, School of Visual Arts in New York City. A prospectus with entry form is available on the gallery's website or by sending a stamped, self-addressed # 10 envelope to: Prospectus, 2008 Nat'l Competition, Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White Street, New York, NY  10013. (Listed: 02/01/08)


ABSTRACT & GEOMETRIC: Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL) is calling for original artwork by women in 2-D or 3-D format, including mobiles. Work should be non-objective and based on the use of abstract geometric forms and structures. Please submit images of up to three artworks (and one detail per piece if necessary) plus artist statement. Entry Fee: $24. Juror: Julie Karabenick.


ADIRONDACK CABIN WITH STUDIO SPACE: Highland Valley Cabins (Paradox, NY) Adirondack one-bedroom cabin in beautiful valley, peace, quiet, privacy.Has separate small studio cabin for creative work. Fully equipped, telephone, vegetables from our garden. FALL SPECIAL: $400 wk, $760 2 wks, $1200 mo. joenaomi@bluemoo.net or 518 585-2269.


AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS: African American Scholarships Under-utilized - Pass the Word! African American students are not applying. Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated moneys for scholarship use to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest. No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship. Take the initiative to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it. Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use the se scholarships. (Listed: 02/01/08)

01) Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minorities
02) Student Inventors Scholarships
03) Student Video Scholarships
04) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
05) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships 
06) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
07) Brand Essay Competition
08) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
09) Xerox Scholarships for Students
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) 
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program 
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
21) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships 
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
30) College Board Scholarship Search
31) Burger King Scholarship Program
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
36) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
40) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
41) Scholarships and Fellowships
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
45) INROADS internships
46) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind 'A Scholarships
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD


AGING SERVICES CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Are You Interested in A Career in Aging Services? The Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Longevity is planning to offer a Careers in Aging Workshops during the January 2008 intercession. The four-session workshop is designed to help prospective students understand how to begin and/or establish a career in this growing field by empowering them with self knowledge about their own career preferences and skills set.  Suzanne Harwood, a career coach affiliated with the Five O’Clock Guild, one of the nation’s premier career coaching organizations, will lead the workshop. This is a pilot program and space is limited to six students. The workshops fee is $330. Please note that this workshop does not carry any credit hours and is being offered as an enhancement to the certificate program. To register or for more information, contact ltraynor@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-481-3593. Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Longevity of Hunter College/CUNY, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010-2590. www.brookdale.org. (Listed: 10/30/07)


ALIJIRA EMERGE – CALL FOR ENTRY: Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art (Newark, NJ): www.aljira.org Aljira Emerge provides professional opportunities to independent artists living and working in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. This free seminar program is offered in the spring and meets bi-weekly on Saturdays at Aljira in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Enrollment is limited to 22 artists. The program culminates in a group exhibition and accompanying catalog. Aljira Emerge provides professional development training to help artists organize, plan and sustain their creative careers. Artists participate in a special brand of career management workshops with particular emphasis on strategic planning for individual artists. With the aim of helping artists break patterns of crisis management and increase satisfaction in their practice, Aljira Emerge addresses practical areas of concern to artists, such as curatorial practice, legal and financial issues, gallery representation, exhibition and public art opportunities. Artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply, e.g., painting, sculpture, installation, sound-based or performance art, film/video art, digital work, and other emerging art forms or interdisciplinary work. Selection criteria will be based on artistic relevance, creativity, and the potential impact of the program on the artist's professional growth and artistic development.


AMAZING STUDIO SPACE IN THE LOWER EAST SIDE: 121 Ludlow MixDixArts (NYC) We have a painting studio collective with shared studio loft space at 121 Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side of NYC. The rent is $500 a month. We require a one year commitment, and first month's rent, last month's rent, and a one month security deposit upon moving in... (just like an apartment.) If you join, you will have 24 hour access to our awesome studio space, as well as membership to a group of dedicated young artists... right in the heart of the Lower East Side!!! You can get a good feel for what our studio is like by visiting our website at www.mixdixarts.com. We are looking for painters between the ages of 22 and 35. Please call me or text me at 614-946-2939, so that we can set up a time to meet, and for me to give you a tour of the space. I look forward to hearing from you!!


AMERICAN GRANTS AND LOANS BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE: This publication contains valuable information with more than 1400 financial programs, subsidies, scholarships, grants and loans offered by the United States federal government. It also includes over 700 financing programs put forth by various Foundations and Associations across the United States. Businesses, students, individuals, municipalities, government departments, institutions, foundations and associations will find a wealth of information that will help them with their new ventures or existing projects. What you get: (1) Description of Grant available; (2) URL to government website; (3) Full mailing address; (4) Phone and fax number. The Canadian Subsidy Directory is also available for Canada. CD version: $69.95; Printed version: $149.95. To order please call: 819-322-7533. Canada Books, 833 Boise de la Riviere, Prevost, Qc, Canada.


ARCHIVAL LEGACY SCANNING: Rick's Image Works (NYC). I scanned Jeff Koon's life's work. Let me scan yours! Replace that disappearing photo-emulsion record of your work with the sharpest and richest scan possible. Call me, Rick at 212-505-5411 cell 917-374-2315. I'm in Chelsea: 121 West 27th St. N.Y.C.10001. (Listed 12/27/07)


ART PHOTOGRAPHY: Karineh Gurjian-Angelo (NYC) Highly experienced professional commercial photographer with great digital equipment. Excellent color quality and high resolution scans in .tif and .jpg format, CDs and printed images. Technical consultation for design of catalogues, brochures, postcards, and other materials. Flexible and efficient.


ART RESIDENCY: Studio Camnitzer (Great Neck NY): Studio Camnitzer is located in Valdottavo (pop. 1500), in Tuscany (Italy), 8 miles north of Lucca, between Pisa and Florence. It is equipped for printmaking (with technical assistance) and art work in a farm house and barn, and has dormitory facilities in a separate house. Residencies are for a minimum of two weeks, between May and October. See www.studio-camnitzer.com for details, images and prices. 124 Susquehanna Ave., Great Neck, NY 11021, tel. (516) 4666975, e-mail camnitzer1@gmail.com or camnitzer1@aol.com.


ART STUDIO SHARE – DUMBO: NYC Studio Milo (Brooklyn, NY). Multi-user art spaces in DUMBO with two locations in the same building. Spaces are large and open with good light. Each artist has their own spot. The building in well maintained with clean bathrooms, etc. We are seeking two more responsible artists for openings in February and March. We are home primarily to painters, although other visual artists, writers, jewelers, and designers are also in the mix. We have been in operation for four years very successfully. Available spots rents are between $250 and $350 including all utilities & wireless. Clean, well maintained bldg with slop sinks near by, 24/7 access. No living.  We must keep noise, dust, and debris to a minimum so certain media (such as woodworking) are not a good fit.  Please check out our website at www.studiomilo.net and email studiomilo@yahoo.com for more information. (Listed: 02/01/08


ARTE NATURA: SlowArt Productions (Hudson, NY): ARTE NATURA is a thematic exhibition based on art inspired from the natural world. It is open to all artwork dealing with the natural world that does not include figurative art of human beings. All forms of landscape, fruits, vegetables, flowers and animals are included. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, May 10 - June 2, 2007 and is open for entry to all artists. The exhibitors will also be published in Fall 2007 annual edition of Direct Art Magazine.


ARTISTS ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: Sabra Saperstein (Brooklyn, NY) is a painter trained at Rhode Island School of Design looking to assist professional artist in studio. Also willing and able to fulfill administrative duties. Have wide range of art-related experience. Hard worker, enthusiastic, easy to get along with. Please contact sabra103@yahoo.com. (Listed 07/14/08)


ARTIST OR USER SERVICES ASSISTANT: ARTstor (NYC) is seeking a User Services Assistant. The User Services team provides technical support and training services, both at the institutional level (including libraries, visual resource collections, and instructional technology departments), as well as directly to end users (including faculty, curators, and graduate and undergraduate students). ARTstor serves a community of not-for-profit research institutions in the United States, including colleges, universities, secondary schools, public libraries, and museums, as well as the international not-for-profit research community. Responsibilities: The User Services Assistant is an entry-level position, with responsibility for providing front line support services to institutions licensing ARTstor, as well as individuals affiliated with those institutions. Reporting to the Director of User Services, the User Services Assistant will serve in an administrative role and work closely with the other members of the User Services team. Qualifications: The User Services Assistant should be energetic and flexible, should have very good personal and communication skills, should have the ability to work closely with a small dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, and should be committed to the delivery of high-quality service to users in the educational and arts community. Required: Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts discipline, in computer or information science, or in a relevant technical field; excellent written and oral communication skills regarding technical and non-technical subjects; comfort and fluency in a variety of software programs and computer platforms; familiarity with web authoring, Microsoft Office, and desktop publishing applications; demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with professional staff members in all sectors, internally and externally. Previous administrative and/or user support experience a plus. About ARTstor: ARTstor is an equal opportunity employer. ARTstor offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a collegial working environment. Nominations and applications, including a cover letter, resume and salary history, should be emailed to: usassistant@artstor.org.


ARTIST  BOOK AND ZINE LIBRARY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS: It's All For You (Portland, OR) is an artist book and zine library that serves Portland, OR as a resource for the community, artists, writers, and curators. The library is located in the Historic Irvington District and is open by appointment seven days a week. The library is an ongoing project organized by Ashley Neese. It is in her home and gives viewers a comfortable space to relax and see work in an accessible domestic environment. The library is now accepting submissions for its collection. Please feel free to submit more than one work. Handmade and machine manufactured are welcome as well as traditional and experimental formats. We encourage a variety of content including but not limited to drawing, photography, short stories, lists, instruction manuals and novels. Once your submission has been received and processed you will get a signed copy of the contract within two weeks. For detailed submission guidelines and contract forms visit www.its-all-for-you.org Ashley Neese received her MFA from CCA in 2005. Since then she has shown work in the Bay Area, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, ONT and Regina, SK. To learn more about her practice visit www.ineedyouso.com. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.


ARTISTS FILE ONLINE AT ARTISTS SPACE—ONGOING OPPORTUNITY: “The Irving Sandler Artists File is a digitized image database and artist registry that is open to the public. The Artists File is not curated, and there is no fee to join or use this service. We invite curators and artists to join one of the largest and comprehensive artist registries online…” Visit Artists File Online at Artists Space for more information. (Listed 12/27/07)


ARTISTS FOR FALL SHOW: White Space Gallery (New Haven, CT) White Space Gallery in downtown New Haven will be having a fall show (Oct. 1st-Nov.28th) entitled "Necessary Objects." The gallery showcases surreal, edgy, contemporary ORIGINAL work. A second show is planned "All Small Things" (Nov. 30th-Jan 31st) which will showcase small works of original art. Please send submissions to jill@dalilithographs.com. The review process takes approximately two weeks. www.whitespacegallery.com.


ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR BRONX-THEMED WORK: Mainland Media LLC is looking for artists and Bronx-themed artwork to feature and sell through its site, BronxPosters.com. Mainland Media is a brand-new startup company based in The Bronx which creates, promotes and sells Bronx posters, postcards, photographs and souvenirs through its BronxPosters.com site. They have a growing mailing list of former and current Bronxites interested in purchasing high-quality Bronx artwork and images, and they have been featured in local Bronx newspapers and television programs.  Additionally, Mainland Media has a promotional agreement with the Bronx Borough President's office and its www.ilovethebronx.com website, which will be going into effect by Summer 2007. Mainland Media LLC is looking for photographers and other artists with artwork of Bronx architecture, Bronx streetscapes and other Bronx subjects who would like to include their work on BronxPosters.com's growing catalog. For more information, please contact either Anthony Ramirez II at aramirez@mainlandmedia.net or John Martin at jmartin@mainlandmedia.net.


ARTS ENTREPRENEURIAL LOAN FUND: What is it: New York City Investment Fund, in partnership with New York State, is offering a new loan program for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in New York City. Who Should Apply: Non-profit arts and cultural organizations headquartered in NYC who are seeking funding for: (1) Revenue generating activities, such as earned-income initiatives or advances against ticket sales; (2)  Infrastructure projects that support the expansion of or lower costs for arts/cultural groups, such as shared performance or artist workspace. Terms of the Loans: We have a preference for projects that assist a community of artists or several arts/cultural groups. (1) Loan Amount: $25,000 - $500,000; (2) Interest Rate: 3% (Thanks to a partnership with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), if you are located within the Bronx Empowerment Zone (EZ), loans will be interest free and you will be eligible for free technical assistance from the Bronx Council on the Arts. For more information on the Bronx EZ program, please call BOEDC at 718-590-6252.); (3) Term: 6 months to 5 years. When: Applications are accepted, evaluated and awarded on a rolling basis. How to Apply: Call 212-493-7442 to request an application. Additional information on the application process is available on our website www.nycif.org/artsfund.


AUGUST SUBLET Artist (NYC): Inspiring working loft and living apartment near Washington Square for a professional artist s.sade@verizon.net.


CALL FOR ARTISTS AT THE POINT: New York Recycling Ventures (NYRV), a subsidiary of Metal Management Inc, has recently moved to Hunts Point and invites artists and arts groups to submit work samples and a concept for a mural. The project will be ultimately comprised of an exterior green wall and multiple mural spaces lining the borders of the new NYRV facility. The design and execution of the wall is a collaboration of Sustainable South Bronx, THE POINT C.D.C. and New York Recycling Ventures. The scope of this project is approximately 6 to 7 panels, each approximately 7’ x 30’, some may be larger. The success of this project could be a catalyst for completing up to 30 panels in future. This partnership is an indicator of the guiding concept for selection: we are seeking proposals that explore the interconnections of industry, community, and environmental concerns, as they are expressed, not only in the final images but in the process as well. For example, projects that have a workshop component engaging students and/or community members are encouraged. On the other hand there is an urgency to get started so fast track proposals by artists or small art teams will also be considered. Given the theme of the project and deadline (at year’s end) artists and art groups from Hunts Point and neighboring communities will have priority. Adam Rosenthal, site manager at NYRV, would like artists to consider a theme of “GREEN” transcending the local urban landscape.


CALL TO ARTISTS FOR PUBLIC ART AND YOUTH DETENTION FACILITY: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (Providence; RI) RISCA and the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) will commission an artist or team of artists from the New England and New York Area to create and install artwork at the new Rhode Island Youth Development Facility (RIYDF) at the Pastore Center in Cranston, RI. This call for proposals presents a unique opportunity for artists to work directly with the student inmates within the RIYDF and to provide demonstration and instruction in applied art techniques and practices that will enhance their professional skills. $23,000 has been allocated for a public art program at the new Rhode Island Youth Development Facility. This amount must cover all costs of the artwork including artist fees, fabrication, installation, and transportation of the art, as well as all site work required.


CALL FOR NEW MEMEBERS: The Sculptors Guild of New York (NYC) has a renowned and rich history of visionary and avante garde artists of divergent aesthetics, and its members have been contributing to the cultural landscape of New York for over 70 years through public and private exhibitions.  Sculptors Guild membership is based on proven qualities of personal and professional excellence.  Please refer to website for further details about the organization and membership. Write sculptorsguild@gmail.com for any questions.


CALL FOR STUDIO MEMBERS: The Gowanus Studio Space (Brooklyn, NY) is accepting membership applications!  The Gowanus Studio is a new studio for artists, designers and craftspeople that share knowledge, equipment, studio space and exhibition space in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Workspace in our studio will start at $125/month. We plan to open in May, and we need your help to get it started. All members have access to: *Woodworking and Metal Working shops *Etching and Lithography presses *Exhibition space *Workshops and community events The Studio accepts 25 members at a time, and we encourage our members to stay for at least 1 year.  Our objective is to empower individual artists and designers to succeed in a competitive marketplace, and foster the growth of Brooklyn's art community by providing private and semi-private workspaces in a collaborative and open atmosphere. The Gowanus Studio Space is a non-profit organization and sponsored project of New York Foundation for the Arts. Please go to www.GowanusStudio.org for more information, and to download a member application. Or you can contact us by writing to Ben Cohen at: ben@gowanusstudio.org. www.GowanusStudio.org.


CALL FOR WEB ARTISTS: Lower East Side Tenement Museum (NYC): The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is currently accepting proposals for its Digital Artists in Residence Program (DARP). The RFP is online at http://www.tenement.org/darp_rfp.html. The Museum will award one residency to an artist or team of artists. During the residency, the artist(s) will complete an original, web-based project that explores an aspect of the contemporary immigrant experience in New York City. This is an offsite residency that lasts six months: the Museum will provide funding and support but cannot offer any housing or office space. For more information, please visit http://www.tenement.org/darp_rfp.html or send inquiries to darp@tenement.org.


CALL FOR WORK: Buffalo Arts Studio (Buffalo, NY) seeks artists working in all mediums for consideration for exhibitions in 2008.  Please send resume, artist’s statement, 10 slides or digital images, and SASE to:  Buffalo Arts Studio. Attn: Brooke Fitzpatrick, Curator, 2495 Main Street, St 500, Bflo, NY 14214. For questions call (716) 833-4450 Ext #10. For more information on the Buffalo Arts Studio please visit our website at www.buffaloartsstudio.org.


CALL FOR WORK – BORDER ISSUES: Buffalo Arts Studio (Buffalo, NY) seeks artists who are addressing border issues, specifically issues dealing with the US/Canadian or US/Mexican borders, in any medium, for 2008 exhibition. Works could address for example, what it means politically or culturally to live near a border, how governments treat borders in a post 9/11 world, what arises from increased government intervention at borders in regards to immigration law, loss of civil liberties, increase in or decrease in public fears about terrorism, tolerance or intolerance, etc. Please send resume, artist’s statement, and 10 digital images, to Brooke Fitzpatrick, Curator, 2495 Main Street, St 500, Buffalo, NY 14214 or to gallery@buffaloartsstudio.org. For questions call 716-833-4450 Ext #10.


CALL TO WRITERS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sofrito For Your Soul invites you to become part of our cultural revolution once again. As we begin to rebuild some of the archives that have blessed these pages over the last 10 years...we once again open the doors to hear your voz! Sofrito For Your Soul is a reality because of people like you who contribute and help us grow. We are looking for articles, columns, short stories, music, written and spoken word poetry, video as well as all kinds of artwork to document the evolution of our culture in the United States. If you are interested in submitting your work for publication please submit by sending your submission via email at SofritoSubmissions@gmail.com. We have been contacting past contributors to update previous content posted on our website so that we can validate the relevance to the author and their current projects. If you were previously published by us...do not hesitate to reach out as you continue to be welcome en nuestra casa. www.SofritoForYourSoul.com.


CATERING AND EVENT PLANNING COMPANTY WITH DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: Southern Chic Cuisine Couture (NYC) Performing Artists have lots of opportunity to show appreciation to their donors, audiences, and other constituents. Often, the gratitude comes in the form of an event that requires the service of an Event Manager and Catering Company. Southern Chic Cuisine Couture is an Emerging Event Services company in New York that provides a wide variety of services. Any services by Southern Chic Cuisine Couture of New York completed for members and sponsored artists of NYFA will be discounted by 10-15% during the premier, In addition to this, Tax Exemption is available, with required documentation. Southern Chic Cuisine Couture is owned and operated by a Conservatory-Trained Musician that holds credentials in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. Support for fellow artists is at the top of her list. Contact us today for your Event Organization needs!


CFEVA's NEWCOURTLAND FELLOWSHIP: The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (Philadelphia, PA), in partnership with NewCourtland Elder Services, is offering Philadelphia area artists the opportunity to participate in a community-based fellowship. Through the NewCourtland Artist Fellowship, eight artists will be selected to bring innovative art-making to residents of NCES facilities. Work created by residents and their school age partners during the 2008 Fellowship Program will be exhibited with the work of the artist fellows in a large, well publicized exhibition. For more information (guidelines, stipend, time-line) please contact Genevieve Coutroubis at genevieve@cfeva.org or 215 546 7775 x11. (Listed: 02/01/08)


CHICAGO ARTISTS RESOURCE (CAR) WEBSITE: Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) (Chicago, IL) website features thousands of links to opportunities, tools, resources and articles, including Square Feet Chicago, a comprehensive guide to buying and leasing space, and a series of articles on health and materials. CAR also solicits the participation of artists and organizations through opportunities to post their own work, jobs, forums, calls, announcements and “artist stories.”  Geared primarily towards Chicago artists, much of the site’s content is also invaluable to artists regardless of where they are based. Website: www.chicagoartistsresource.org.


CLAY & FIBER: Woman Made Gallery (Chicago, IL) seeks entries by women and men for "Clay and Fiber," an exhibition that examines the creative potential of these two media. Artists may submit work in clay, fiber, or work that combines the two materials. (Clay or fiber must be the primary component.) To provide a diverse presentation, the juror will consider art created with traditional, functional or conceptual approaches. Submit jpgs or slides of three of your artworks, artist statement and $24 entry fee. Juror: Dorothy Hughes. (Listed 12/27/07)


COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT: Perfect for Artist - 1700 square feet, 2nd floor above owner-managed laundromat. Norwood neighborhood – 204th Street between Decatur and Webster, near D train #10, #16, #28, #30, #34 bus and BxM4 express bus. Lots of light, bathroom with sink. Terms negotiable.  Call Mr. Bourbeau at 718-519-6900 x305.


COMMON GROUND COLLECTION 2008: Common Ground 2008 (Santa Monica, CA) Be seen. Be heard. Make an impact. You’re invited to use digital art to speak to the one issue we all face simultaneously: Environmental stewardship for our family, our community, the planet. The artists selected for the Common Ground Collection 2008 of limited edition museum quality prints will be featured in a media relations campaign aimed at print, broadcast and online media, as well as included in our international touring exhibition to sites in China, North America and Europe. A portion of all revenues will be donated to support selected environmental projects around the world. There are NO fees for submissions. Open to all digital artists: creative artists whose works are initiated and/or manipulated using computer technology. We invite artists to submit up to 3 finished digital art images. Click here to access the entry form.


CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS SOUGHT: Bronx Latino (www.bronxlatino.blogspot.com) is seeking volunteer writers and photographers to contribute to this blog, highlighting anything and everything Bronx Latino. Bronx Latino, launched in April 2008, is an English lifestyle online publication aimed at a bilingual and bicultural audience. Writers and photographers retain copyright of their work. Bronx Latino prefers original content that has not been published anywhere else. If you are interested in contributing or for more information, drop me an e-mail at bronxlatinoblog@yahoo.com. Clarisel Gonzalez, Editor, Bronx Latino. www.bronxlatino.blogspot.com.


COUNTRY STUDIO, SOLITUDE, NATURE (East Meredith, NY): Live, work in 1000sf landscape artist's studio at edge of 60 acre hardwood forest on divide, Susquehanna and DelRiver watersheds.  May 15 - June 30.  165 mi. from NYC. $600 plus utilities (6 wks), $500 dep.  No DSL, cable; sketchy cell. Use my landline. (Magic) cat sitting accounts for low price; you must live there most of time.  3 to 4 days away, OK. Good neighbors. Photos available via email Richard Kathmann, richardkathmann@yahoo.com. 607-278-6719.CUTS


CUTS AND BURNS RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Outpost Artists Resources (Brooklyn, NY) Outpost Artists Resources is a non-profit video post-production facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  We have been in operation serving the artistic community of New York and beyond since 1990. We are now offering the Cuts and Burns Residency Program to emerging and mid-career artists. The residency provides up to 40 hours (5 days) of free video and audio post-production with a professional editor, full access to our facility, and lodging if needed.  If interested call (718) 599-2385 and speak to David or Ruth, you can find our application and further details on our website www.outpostedit.org.


DIRECT ART MAGAZINE VOLUME 14 SlowArt Productions (Hudson, NY): This is the Seventh Annual Competition for publication in Volume 14 of Direct Art Magazine, Fall/Winter 2007 issue. Direct Art is distributed in the US by COMAG Marketing Group, the distributors of Art News and Art in America, to bookstores throughout the US including Barnes and Nobles and Borders. The competition is open to all artists working in any media. The twenty six awards include the covers of magazine, feature articles and full page displays.


DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION INTERN: Big Mouth Films, a department of Arts Engine, Inc. (NYC), has produced 6 feature-length documentaries that cover topics ranging from the criminal justice system to alternative healing, and has worked with numerous clients in the production of film and video work. Big Mouth's films have played at festivals around the world with premieres at the Sundance Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, South by Southwest Film Festival and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. INTERNSHIPS: A minimum commitment of 3 months is required for all internships unless specific projects or immediate needs arise. All internships involve the specific duties of the position in addition to administrative tasks delegated by the office manager. DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION: The internship within the production department offers a unique opportunity to learn about the production of social-issue documentaries from pre through post-production. RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) Dubbing, logging, transcribing and digitizing footage; (2) Assistant Editing (3) PA for shoots (4) Planning and organizing travel arrangements (5) Publicity and promotion of films for festival circuit (6) Graphic design for DVD and poster art for films (7) Equipment and edit room maintenance and organization. SKILLS: (1) Ability to handle multiple, immediate tasks while paying close attention to detail (2) Experience working with cameras, lighting and sound equipment (3) Ability to work as a member of a team and independently (4) Experience using editing programs; Final Cut Pro or AVID. Skills and experience in film are not required. We are willing to train you in the use of all equipment needed to do your internship. All that is truly required is a desire to learn and a love of film, especially documentaries. To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@artsengine.net. Unpaid Internship.


ESSENTIALS OF ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: American Symphony Orchestra League (NYC) If you are new to the field or considering a career in orchestra management, then Essentials is for you. In this intensive, eleven-day curriculum, you will focus on the challenges facing leaders and staffs of tomorrow's orchestras. Leading experts in the world of symphonic music offer you an insider's view of the profession. This highly interactive seminar is designed for those who are currently employed at an arts organization but have less than three years of experience; for graduate school students who are considering a career in orchestra management; and for those who are performing in an orchestra and are considering an administrative role.


EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY: PS122 Gallery (NYC), a small non-profit gallery in the East Village is accepting applications for two person and small group exhibitions.  Applications will go before a panel of arts professionals including a curator, critic, artist and an Advisory Board member.  Applications can be downloaded from our website:  ps122gallery.org or send a s.a.s.e. to PS122 Gallery, 150 First Avenue, NYC 10009.  For further info, call:  212-228-4249.


FINANCIAL CONSULTANT FOR ORGANIZATIONS: Jack Feher, CPA (NYC), Former Director of Finance at NYFA, with additional consulting experience at diverse not-for-profits is available to provide financial consulting services for not-for-profit organizations including: audit preparation; review of accounting practices and procedures with the objective of proposing and implementing improvements to accounting systems to meet acceptable internal control standards; help in revising charts of accounts to facilitate improved accounting and budgeting. I have served in interim financial officer positions that were temporary, but full time, and am available to do that again. Contact Mt. Feher at jpfeher10@earthlink.net.


FINE ART FREELANCE PRINTING AND DRUM QUALITY SCANS: Kp Imaging (NYC) Professional printer with 7+ years of fine art printing experience has gone freelance. One-on-one service from drum quality scans to mural printing in either digital-c or archival pigment. Managed color correction, compositing and retouching offered.Exhibition quality work at a fraction of the price of larger, impersonal labs in NYC. List of former clients can be provided. Quality and satisfaction assured. Please contact for more information: kpimaging@gmail.com.


FINE ART GICLEE PRINTING FOR ARTISTS BY AN ARTIST: Rhino Studios (NYC). Fine Art Giclee Printing for Artists by an Artist. Make your paintings & drawings into multiples for a wider market. I use Archival Ink & Paper up to 43" width. Reasonable Rates and personal attention to details. For rates, E-mail pmoore41@nyc.rr.com or call 212-226-3434. (Listed 12/27/07)


FORMING A NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ARTS ORGANIZATION: This seminar is designed to help artists and arts organizations of all disciplines learn the steps to becoming a nonprofit organization and the process for seeking federal and state tax-exemptions. Federal and state issues covered in the seminar include: articles of incorporation, bylaws, Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, and unrelated business taxable income. Speaker: An attorney from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 - 8:30pm BRIC Studio, 57 Rockwell Place, 2nd Floor (Between Fulton and DeKalb), Brooklyn by subway: 1, 2, 4 or 5 to Nevins Street OR B, M, Q, R, to Dekalb Avenue OR G to Fulton Street Configurations: Form and Meaning in Immigrant Dance Traditions presented by BAC Folk Arts BAC’s Folk Feet project, begun in 2003, works to document and present traditional dancers in Brooklyn. Each year a theme helps organize our research and presentations; in 2007 we are exploring the social aesthetics of traditional dance in forms such as the circle, line, and square. For this seminar, part of the Mayor’s Office Immigrant History Week, a number of Folk Feet dancers and associated scholars discuss and demonstrate the importance of specific configurations and patterns of movement. They serve as the basis for various social and concert dances in Brooklyn’s immigrant and Diaspora communities, including Irish, African American, Sherpa, Greek, Polish, and Georgian. This Folk Feet seminar will engage dancers and audience in lively discussion about the meaning of dance in community life. Everyone is welcome to add thoughts and questions into this “heady” Folk Feet mix. Speakers: A panel of Folk Feet dancers. Tuesday, April 17, 6 - 8pm Brooklyn Arts Council 55 Washington Street, Suite 218, Brooklyn, NY. By subway: A, C to High Street OR F to York Street. The BAC/Independence Professional Development Seminars for the Arts Series 2007 – 2008: Making Art Work is sponsored by the Independence Community Foundation. Each year, BAC partners with expert individuals and representatives of organizations to provide up-to-date information about a range of practical concerns facing artists as well as arts and non-profit organizations. Seminar topics include funding opportunities, legal issues, outreach to new audiences, and the business aspects of managing one’s art or small arts organization. All seminars are free and open to the public. To attend, please RSVP at 718 625 0080 or seminars@brooklynartscouncil.org.


GALLERY PLACEMENT: Brenda Taylor Gallery (NYC). An unusual service designed to help artists who have the experience but are challenged to find a gallery. Please contact me by email to receive more information.  In your email tell me a little bit of what you hope for, and send me some JPEG images or direct me to a web site. I will contact you with our fee structure if I can be of any assistance in helping you build your career. Email: bt@brendataylorgallery.com. (Listed 12/27/07)


GETTING STARTED IN THE ARTS: The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (Long Island City, NY) Learn what skills are needed to be a successful arts manager during this over-view of arts management that emphasizes partnership with funders and the community. Topics will include: starting a non-profit arts organization; grant writing; fundraising; marketing; public relations; media relations; recruiting volunteers; and interpersonal communication skills. 8 sessions/20 hours/$150 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm January 10- February 28. To Register Call: 718-482-7244 Directions: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue. By Subway Via 7 Train: Get off at 33rd Street station. Walk two blocks westbound to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. By Bus From Queens: Take the Q60 or Q32 to Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue. Walk one block west to corner of Van Dam Street and Thomson Avenue. Or Take Q39 to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. From Manhattan: Take the Q32 bus along Madison Avenue and across 59th Street.  Get off at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue and walk one block to the intersection of Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. By Car From Manhattan: Take the 59th Street Bridge to Queens Blvd. and follow signs to the college.


GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE: Freelance Grant Writer (NYC) Freelance grant writer experienced in grant writing for non-profit arts organization.  I'll help you get started, or take over your grant writing needs entirely. Experienced in researching, writing, reporting and tracking grants, as well as establishing relationships with grant makers and attending grant seminars. Contact me with your company's name, focus and grant-seeking needs. day rate: $300 (flexible) amconant@gmail.com.


LECTURER IN PAINTING/DIVERSE MEDIA & PRINTMAKING/ARTISTS’ BOOKS (2 POSITIONS): CUNY City College (NYC) Location/Department: Art FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $50,796 - $54,203. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and achievement. College Web Site: www.ccny.cuny.edu Notice Number: FY – 13008 Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2006 and the search will continue until the position is filled. Position Description and Duties: The Department of Art seeks two fulltime Lecturers with a record of effective teaching in each of two studio areas, Painting and Printmaking/Artists' books. Secondary competencies in closely related areas such as photography and digital media are desirable. Applicants in Painting/Diverse Media should be able to teach the range of 2D studio media and related disciplines. Candidates in Printmaking/Artists' books should be able to: teach a variety of traditional and contemporary printmaking methods including, but not limited to etching, woodcut, linoleum, monotype, lithography, serigraphy, letterpress, and bookbinding; expand the boundaries of printmaking/artists books by working across media; implement relevant digital and photographic technology and non-toxic printmaking practices. Both positions emphasize teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels [9 courses/year, 27hours]) and include responsibility for significant student advising and service on department, college, and university committees. Qualification Requirements: MFA degree in the area of specialization or closely related interdisciplinary areas, evidence of effective teaching, familiarity with issues and theory in contemporary art, a strong exhibition record and an ongoing studio practice. Candidates should have three years of college-level teaching beyond the TA level and administrative experience. The City College of New York has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity.  In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women and under-represented groups.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities. All candidates must provide documentation to prove employment eligibility in compliance with IRCA. To Apply: Submit a letter of application indicating which position you are applying for, resume, artist's statement and a statement of teaching philosophy, (samples of other expository writing encouraged), extensive visual documentation of own work and up to twenty samples of student work on DVD/CD, in slides or URL; self-addressed stamped envelope; names, addresses, titles, email and phone numbers of three references to: Professor Colin Chase Chair of the Lecturers of Art Search Committee The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, CG 232, New York, NY 1001 (212) 650-7420/fax (212) 650-7438 The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.


LEONHARDT CASSULLO VIDEO FELLOWSHIP: Creative Time, New York City’s vanguard and veteran public arts presenter, seeks a creative and resourceful Video Artist, film or media Master’s student, or emerging filmmaker to tell the Creative Time story. The fellowship offers the opportunity to visually document all aspects of our projects for one year, and produce innovative content and “shorts” for our website and other venues. Gain access behind the scenes of an arts organization—Follow our curators and artists, experience the installation process, attend opening events, interview audience members—and capture it all, video-diary style. The Fellow will have the opportunity to be part of the creative process, working with the curators and the marketing team to determine the best opportunities for audio and video content for each project, capturing and editing footage for publication on project web pages at creativetime.org and developing packaging and/or distribution strategies for his or her work, using the Creative Time platform. The desired applicant will have creative vision, a knack for narrative, knowledge of and interest in the art world, prior experience in filmmaking, a technical background, and a wish to gain experience with artists, the public, and staff in a creative, innovative environment. Competitive selection will be made based on a strong voice in videography, skill in editing, a clear perspective on the arts, motivation for working at Creative Time, and the ability to contribute to the organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s in film and video or related field, Master’s candidate preferred; or demonstrated equivalent experience.  Must be resourceful.  Must have prior experience in documentation, filmmaking and the process of creating, editing and posting video for the web.  Comprehensive knowledge of Photoshop, Quicktime, FTP clients, digital video cameras, Final Cut Pro or similar software required. Must have experience producing DVDs.  Knowledge of After Effects and Illustrator helpful.  Successful candidate must have access to editing equipment.  Access to a car is helpful but not required.  Salary: Stipend; The following equipment package is available for fellow’s primary use: Panasonic DVC30 DV Camera Tripod Shotgun Microphone Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing your relevant background and coursework, two references, and URL or DVD with examples of prior work. Send Materials to: Heather Peterson Deputy Director Creative Time 59 E 4th Street, 6E New York NY 10003. (Listed: 2/27/08)


MAKING ART WORK: BAC/INDEPENDENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR SERIES: Brooklyn Arts Council (Brooklyn, NY): Two Exciting Loan Programs for Arts and Cultural Organizations presented in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. The New York City Investment Fund’s new Arts Entrepreneurial Loan Fund provides below market loans ($25,000 - $500,000) targeted for revenue generating projects (such as earned income initiatives, advances against ticket sales) and projects that put in place infrastructure and resources to lower the costs for artists. Preference is given to projects that assist a community of artists or cultural groups. Seedco, a national community development financial institution, offers a combination of flexible, below market rate financing and technical assistance to for-profit and nonprofit arts organizations through its Arts Lending Program. Loans range from $25,000 to $1.2 million and terms are tailored to meet the specific needs of borrowers. Speakers: Maria Gotsch, Co-CEO and Co-President, New York City Investment Fund Malini Nayar, Financial Services Officer, Arts Lending Program, Seedco Thursday, February 8, 10am – 12pm Brooklyn Borough Hall, Community Room 209 Joralemon Street. By subway: 2/3 or 4/5 to Borough Hall A/C or F to Jay Street/Borough Hall R to Court Street.


MUSIC LIBRARY FOR COMPOSERS: Omnimusic (Port Washington, NY) is a music library that provides music for everything from commercials to modern dance performances, and we are in the process of putting together a new library of avant-garde/experimental music called “Outside the Box.” We can use recordings of compositions to which the composer owns all the rights (including the publishing & the recording) and that are not currently in another music library.  (The only other thing to make sure of is that there are no re-use fees that need to be paid to the musicians on the recordings.) What we would do is re-title any piece we use, and Omnimusic would become the publisher of this newly-titled work. (Tracks are usually about 3-4 minutes long, but we can edit to length anything that’s too long.) It is an exclusive agreement, but only in the sense that it can’t be used in another music library – anything else is fine, so this will not affect any of the composers’ prior or future usage agreements.  Basically the composer is only licensing the music to us for music library use. While we don’t pay up front for pieces, we do split the sync fees (which can range anywhere from $100-$1500) when our clients use the track and, of course, the composer would receive the writer’s royalties from their Performing Rights Organization for anything that’s broadcast. Any questions should be emailed to Dave Hab at Dave@omnimusic.com. Anyone who is interested in submitting music should send available tracks on CD to: Omnimusic, Attn: Dave Hab, 52 Main Street, Port Washington, NY  11050. No works will be used until we’ve signed a composer agreement, so there is no worry about unauthorized usage. (Listed 12/27/07)


NATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS: Artist Auditions II --- Boss Works (Portland, OR) This is an unconventional Call For Artists.  9 Semi-Finalists will participate in a group exhibition in July 2007. 2 Finalists will receive a two-person exhibit in October of 2007. Purchase prizes will be awarded.  Select artists will be considered for long-term representation. For complete details and to download an entry form, please visit our web site: www.artistauditions.org.


NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Schermerhorn House (Brooklyn, NY) Schermerhorn House sponsored by The Actors Fund, for everyone in entertainment Common Ground Innovative solutions to homelessness Newly Constructed Affordable Housing. (Expected opening May 2008) 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY (between Smith & Hoyt Streets ) In response to the need for affordable housing, The Actors Fund and Common Ground Community have joined forces to develop this unique, 217-unit residence for single adults in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. Half of the building will target individuals affiliated with the performing arts & entertainment industry, and half will house formerly homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS or mental health needs. Each apartment is newly constructed, and has a private bath and full kitchen.  Upon completion of the building’s construction, amenities at Schermerhorn House will include a 24/7 security staff, coin-op laundry facility, fitness room, computer lab, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxation, including a rooftop garden.  Schermerhorn House will also have a 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art performance space and multipurpose room. Residents and community arts organizations may use this space for rehearsals, performances, films and exhibitions, enriching the vibrant and growing Brooklyn arts culture. Who Is Eligible? Eligibility for Schermerhorn is based on federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Guidelines. An applicants’ gross income from all sources (employment, benefits, asset interest) cannot exceed $29,760 and not be less than $18,500. Monthly rents start at $630. Other Amenities. All residents will have access to on-site social services, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of regular programs. Such programs may include workshops on preventative health care and financial management / career development, support groups for chemical dependency, and art therapy classes, amongst many others. Social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and other special events will also take place throughout the year. How Can I Apply? Call for an application now Applications will be available in December Schermerhorn House Hotline at 212-221-7300 ext. 264. We Provide Housing in Compliance with Federal Fair Housing Laws.


NOVO ARTS ROTATING PUBLIC EXHIBITION: Novo Arts (NYC) is an art consultancy agency. We are currently accepting submissions for a rotating exhibition of large-scale painting and sculpture. Selected works will be consigned and installed for six months outside the prominent midtown offices of our client. In return we are providing a complete public relations package and press release to promote all participating artists. We will also provide complete coverage of all shipping, installation and insurance costs. This is a great opportunity for emerging artists to show work in a high profile, highly accessible venue. Sculpture should have dimensions of at least ten feet. Paintings should have dimensions of at least five feet. (smaller works are acceptable if presented in a series or grouping that will command a large space) Please submit up to three images of your work as PDF attachments. Contact Project Manager Susie Chorro at sc@novoarts.com. (Listed: 10/30/07)


OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS: Wooloo.org provides professional opportunities for artists. Go to: www.wooloo.org to create personal exhibitions with images and videos, present your CV and participate in ongoing projects and residencies. Our network of recognized curators short-lists the best works uploaded on wooloo.org throughout the year and physical exhibitions are held at galleries and art institutions worldwide. www.wooloo.org is free to use.


PHOTOGRAPHY OF ART: Nick Ghiz (NYC):Slides, 4 x 5 transparencies, scans (Tifs and JPEGs), CDs, art prints and graphic design: catalogues, brochures, invitations, postcards, etc. Low prices. 17 years experience. My studio or your location. 212-227-6885.


PHOTOGRAPHY OF ARTWORK Nicholas Walster (NYC): Documentation of artworks, film and/or digital media. Shot in my Soho studio or on location. 22 years experience. Nicholas Walster (212) 226 5983 (917) 497 4636. nwalster@nycap.rr.com.PROJECT GRANT: Service-Works (San Francisco, CA). provides a monthly project grant. The amount of each month's grant is determined by how much money I earn as a waiter (on a specific night) in a fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco. Please have a look at the Service-Works website. There are no geographic or demographic prerequisites for applying. Applications are quite simple and are due on the 21st of each month. (Listed: 10/30/07).


PRESS RELEASES AND MORE -- QUICK TURNAROUND: Freelance writer/editor (NYC) in both visual and performing arts offers on-the-spot writing and editing services for reasonable rates. PR and marketing materials, project descriptions, artist statements, reviews, blogs - you name it. Please email yvettecorvette@ymail.com. (Listed 07/14/08)


PUPPET & COSTUME WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: Earth Celebrations (NYC). Direct Puppet and/or Costume Workshops for Earth Celebrations. Instruct and engage volunteers in the creation and design of spectacular giant puppets and costumes for our spectacular theatrical pageants/parades addressing environmental issues. Skills Needed: For Puppet Workshop-experience with giant puppet construction using chicken wire, bamboo, and paper mache, and instructing volunteers. For Costume Workshop-costume design, sewing, instructing volunteers. Email resumes: mail@earthcelebrations.com (send as text -not attachments). (Listed 12/27/07)


READING & WRITING WORKSHOPS: Poets & Writers, inc, a nonprofit organization, provides information, support, and guidance to creative writers. Visit the website to find out about funding for readings and workshops, a comprehensive listing of grants and awards, a 'top ten questions that writers ask' section, and links to other writers' resources. Click here to visit their website.


REQUEST FOR SOLO EXHIBITIONS: The Organization of Puerto Rican Artists (NYC) is currently seeking artists to fill its 2008-2009 Solo Exhibition Schedule at: The “Nuyorican Poets Café” Lower East Side for winter, spring, summer and fall shows or at “La Taza de Oro” Chelsea - ongoing bi-monthly exhibitions. Artists in every media are invited to apply. FYI: These spaces get the attention of large crowds. Please contact us and submit a request for exhibitions at any of these spaces. Contact: Luis Carle at luiscarle@aol.com or Reyes Melendez at reyez@aol.com. (Listed: 02/01/08)


RESEARCH AND WRITING FOR GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, AND EXHIBITIONS: Logos Flux: Helping Artists Succeed (Brattleboro, VT) “Logus Flux: Helping Artists Succeed Grant” Research and writing (including budgets and follow-up), fellowship and residency applications, resume revision, artist's statements, cover letters, and creative essays. Arts writer and critic, successful fundraiser, curator, and longtime arts administrator is available to work with artists (and organizations) to research and identify funding sources, write proposals and fellowship applications, revise resumes, draft cover letters, and formulate creative and compelling artist's statements. I have an MFA and 25 years experience in nonprofit and arts administration and have empowered countless artists to reach new heights. Working collaboratively, on the web and the telephone, we will identify goals; strengthen your vision; formulate how to present your work in the most advantageous way; and implement strategies that will raise funds, open up new opportunities, and move you forward with conviction and success. My fee is $40/hour, with a complimentary 1/2/ hour introductary conversation. Please email christineholderness@msn.com or call 1-802-254-5918.


RESIDENCY IN APPLIED ARTISTS: Center on Age & Community, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee WI): The Center on Age & Community at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, in partnership with the Peck School of the Arts, is offering a three-month residency for professional artists to develop a high-quality artistic creation motivated by working with people with dementia and/or those who care for them. Projects are expected to address the quality of life of people with dementia and raise public awareness of their capacities. CAC’s residency offers a $20,000 stipend, up to $7,000 in supplies, 2 student assistants (if desired), housing, and transportation costs to and from Milwaukee. The program supports residencies as a learning and experimentation period for visiting, professional artists who are permanent U.S. residents. For deadlines, expectations, and application information, see www.aging.uwm.edu.


SCULPTURE ARTIST – HANGING MOBILE: Non-profit Foundation (NYC) is looking for a bright young artist to help us warm up our beautiful new office!  Our vision is to have a hanging sculpture in the reception/lounge area. The space has 14' ceilings and beautiful views of midtown Manhattan. The entire space is built using "green" renewable materials and we're a very socially conscious non-profit foundation. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please send me an e-mail with some images and a brief description of your work. Thanks! kelly.merryman@gmail.com.


SHARED STUDIO SPACE AT UNION SQUARE $300 MONTH: Share studio space with a diverse group of artists at Stacy Studio Workshop, a New York City hidden treasure with over 30 years of history! The studio is open Tues, Weds, Fri, and Sat 10am-6pm, as well as Weds 6pm-9:30pm. A model is present 3 days and Weds night. Unlimited use of the studio during those hours, including space to store supplies, is $300/month. This is a unique place that has been loved by working artists for decades. Don Stacy opened the studio after teaching at the Insitute of Modern Art of MoMA and the New School in the '60s and '70s. For a sense of the studio, you can look at pictures here. For more information, stop by during studio hours (17 East 16th Street, 6th Floor), call Don or Bernice Stacy at 212-675-2896, or email louisebrooks5@hotmail.com. (Listed: 2/27/08)


SLIDES, TRANSPARENCIES, DIGITAL IMAGES OF YOUR ART: Tom Shagass Photography (Brooklyn, NY). Beautiful 35mm Slides, 4X5 Transparencies, and Digital Image Files of your Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Installations. My Studio or I will travel to all Boroughs, Westchester, and New Jersey. 917-623-0983. (Listed: 12/27/07)


SOLO EXHIBITION: Prince Street Gallery (NYC): One person, guest exhibitions available for July or August ‘07, at well known and respected artist-owned gallery in Chelsea. Juried. Fee. The gallery has been in existence for over 25 years. We provide these exhibitions for artists who live outside of the New York City area and who, therefore, are not eligible for membership. Guest artist will have use of our extensive mailing list and will be listed in Gallery Guide and Chelsea Art Map. The Prince Street Gallery does not handle photographs or computer generated art. For more information, contact, jrm467@yahoo.com.


SPECIAL CALL FOR ILLUSTRATORS: Lee & Low Books, an award-winning publisher of quality multicultural books for children, is looking for skilled artists of color who can bring picture book stories to life with originality and authenticity. Our books feature children/people of color and fall within a range of genres including contemporary and historical fiction, biography, poetry, nonfiction, and more. We are particularly interested in hearing from illustrators whose cultural, ethnic, or racial backgrounds and experiences support their knowledge of diverse cultures. Illustrators should send a resume and/or cover letter, as well as color copies, tear sheets, or other illustration samples. We are particularly interested in samples that feature children/people of color and that show an ability to illustrate the same character consistently over many scenes. If you have a Web site with additional samples of your work, please include the Web address. Do not send original artwork, portfolios, slides, or electronic samples on CD or by email. Please visit our Web site (www.leeandlow.com) to learn more about the kinds of books we publish before submitting your samples. http://leeandlow.com/editorial/diverse-artists.html.


STEIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN BOOK ARTS: The Center for Book Arts (New York NY): The Center for Book Arts is pleased to announce the Stein Family Scholarship Fund for Advanced Studies in Book Arts. In 2007, the Center will award 2 scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the artistic endeavors of the book arts. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to individuals committed to developing careers in the book arts field, and to further the growth of this artistic profession. Stein Scholars will receive free tuition for courses and access to the studios. They will have the opportunity to teach certain core courses at the Center, depending on their background. Scholars will act as shop stewards in the studios for a set specific number of hours per week, supervising renters and volunteers in the printing and/or binding areas. No travel or lodging reimbursements are available, though a small stipend for materials may be provided.


SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM: The Cooper Union (NYC) The Cooper Union School of Art, one of the premier colleges of art and design in the world, is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for artists to live and work in New York City this summer in an intensive, non-credit, studio residency program. Now in its fifth year, the School of Art Summer Residency Program is designed for emerging artists to develop their work while gaining exposure to the renowned artists, critics, curators, galleries, and museums that New York City has to offer.


UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS – A FINE CRAFT EXHIBITION AND BOUTIQUE: The Pen and Brush, Inc. (NYC) announces Upstairs/Downstairs, a fine craft exhibition and boutique for women artists working in decorative and wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, wood, metal, enamel work, collage/mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. A complete prospectus can be downloaded from our website, or send a SASE to Craft, The Pen and Brush, 16 E. 10th St., New York, NY, 10003. The jurors of selection and awards are Daryl Lancaster, Stephen McKenzie, and Mena Romano. Founded in 1894, the Pen and Brush is a not-for-profit organization of women professionally active in the literary, visual, and performing arts.


THE WORLD’S SMALLEST INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR ART: MINI (NYC): ART MINI is accepting proposals for work to be included in the World's Smallest International Art Fair. ART MINI is a collaborative effort addressing consumerism and the exclusivity of art fairs, and how such venues are not only dominating, but also destabilizing platforms of the art world. As a cooperative effort, ART MINI offers artists a platform to reach audiences from a unique exhibition space that is an art fair within the boundaries of a representation of an art fair. Working small allows artists to affordably and independently produce a mini-installation that highlights their own artworks and to develop ideas not yet realized. Each participating artist designs every detail of the booth including the layout and the work to be shown. For more information please visit http://artmini.net.


WEBSITES FOR ART: Semaphore Studios (NYC). Since interesting art defies cliché, your website shouldn't look like everybody else's. Instead of starting with a stock template, Semaphore works with you to clarify your specific vision using HTML, CSS, Flash, and image management goodies. Websites are created with joy, helping you to display or expand your work through the web platform. Click here for more information. (Listed 12/27/07)


WEBSITE DESIGN & COMPUTER/DIGITAL ASSISTANCE FOR ARTISTS: Geek Girl (NYC) Eleanor is available for all your computer/digital needs, issues, and questions. A patient, polite, and knowledgeable tech savvy gal – that will even travel to your location. Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms. Specializes in: Web Design for Artist’s Portfolios. Websites are custom designed with the artist and work in mind.  Eleanor will work with the client to optimally prepare digital images for web viewing.  No matter what stage your web project may be at – she can do it. Photoshop, work for hire. Eleanor has over 2 years of PROFESSIONAL experience preparing and color correcting digital files (from film and digital cameras) of artwork. Preparing digital images for applications and submissions for Grants, Undergrad/Grad school, open calls, ‘Zapplication’, etc.  Eleanor can provide professional references and examples of work, has worked for many NYC artists, including The Soho Photographer (D.James Dee). GeekGirlNYC@gmail.com 347-414-3887 (cell) 347-410-9779 (studio).


WEBSITE DESIGN FOR ARTISTS: Semaphore Studios (NYC) Since interesting art defies cliche, your website shouldn't look like everybody else's. Instead of starting with a stock template, Semaphore works with you to clarify your specific vision using HTML, CSS, Flash, and image management goodies. Websites are created with joy, helping you to clarify or expand your work through the web platform. For more information, go to www.semaphorestudios.com.


WEBSITE SERVICE FOR ARTISTS: Website for Artists (Brooklyn, NY): Website for Artists is a Website Design and Hosting/Managing service just for Artists, which makes the process of putting your work online easy and affordable: Templates designed for Artists start at $50; Custom web design is available at an affordable rate; Hosting includes free domain registration, and 2 free monthly updates, so you can be sure your site always has current information visit: www.websiteforartists.com. Contact Isabelle at: info@websiteforartists.com. (718) 238-3818 (Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm).


WOOLOO.ORG PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS: G o to: www.wooloo.org to create personal exhibitions with images and videos, present your CV and participate in ongoing projects and residencies. Our network of recognized curators short-lists the best works uploaded on wooloo.org throughout the year and physical exhibitions are held at galleries and art institutions worldwide. www.wooloo.org is free to use. (Listed 12/27/07)


WORKSPACE FOR ARTISTS IN WINTER MANSION: Vitosha Artist Retreat (Ann Arbor, MI). Vitosha, an historic castlestone mansion complex, restored as a lodging and event facility, now seeks art colony status. Artist owned and operated, soliciting Master Level theatrical and visual artists, musicians and writers for winter retreat, for consideration as residents. RSVP e-mail: info@a2vitosha.com. 734-741-4969. (Listed 12/27/07)


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