Opportunities Around Town
Mount Vernon Public Library: Public Art Opportunity Deadline: April 6, 2012
ArtsWestchester, in collaboration with Mount Vernon Public Library, seeks to commission a free-standing, site-specific exterior work to enhance the children’s room entrance to the Mount Vernon Public Library. The work selected will be sensitive to the historic character of the building, identify the library as an energetic and creative community resource, and enliven the streetscape. The project must integrate well with the location and be constructed of weather-resistant materials.
Deadline: April 6, 2012
This opportunity is open to visual artists, ages 18 and older, who reside in or maintain a studio in the lower Hudson Valley (New York City, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties). The Panel reviewing submissions will give preference to artists with previous experience in the creation of public art and engagement with the community.
For details and to download the application and Request for Proposals, visit the Arts Westchester Web Site
CONTACT: Naz Munroe
February 2, 2012permalink
Art League of Long Island Seeks Entries for Upcoming Juried Exhibition Deadline: April 2
The Art League of Long Island seeks entries for their upcoming juried exhibition, A Common Theme: Portraiture (May 20 – June 17). Noted portrait artist Burton Silverman is exhibition juror.
Deadline is April 2.
Prospectus available at www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.
Founded in 1955 by a small group of creative visionaries, the Art League is dedicated to broad-based visual arts education, providing a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and abilities. As the largest art center of its kind on Long Island, the Art League is noted for the quality of its offerings and its distinguished artists. Its state-of-the-art facility, containing the impressive atrium Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery and nine spacious studios, is centrally located off Exit 42N of Northern State Parkway.
January 31, 2012permalink
Lower East Side Printshop Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Keyholder Residency Program
Lower East Side Printshop is now accepting submissions for our 2012 Keyholder Residency Program!
KEYHOLDER RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. Residencies are one year long, starting on April 1, 2012, and take place in the Printshop’s shared Artists’ Studio. Facilities are available for intaglio, relief, monoprint, water-based silkscreen, digital processes, and other techniques that employ the tools at hand.
Keyholders work independently in a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking is provided for new Keyholders. Technical assistance is not included in the program, but is available at additional cost.
Participation is limited and competitive. Applications are evaluated by a panelist of seasoned artists, curators, critics, and art professionals based on the quality of submitted artwork. Artists currently without a studio space are encouraged to apply.
Keyholder Residency includes:
* 24-hour studio access
* $1,000 stipend
* storage space
* basic supplies (newsprint, blotters, solvents, cleaners)
* one free class in printmaking and consultations with Master Printers
* 20% discount on all Printshop classes
* free career development workshops
* free digital documentation of selected works produced during the residency
* inclusion in the Printshop's permanent collection
* opportunities to show new work in exhibitions presented by the Printshop
Eligibility:
* Only legal US residents may apply (i.e., Social Security cardholders)
* Students enrolled in any kind of degree program at the time of the residency are not eligible
* Keyholder Residencies are limited to emerging artists only: the Printshop defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists in early stages in their careers
DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
Drop off by 6pm or postmark, no exceptions. Send to:
Lower East Side Printshop, Inc.
Keyholder Residency Program
306 West 37th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-673-5390
For more information, please visit our website.
Or email Christine Walia, Programs Director, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
January 31, 2012permalink
Agora Gallery Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Deadline: March 13
Agora Gallery announces the 27th annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. This highly respected juried contest is a great opportunity for juror-selected artists to advance their careers and to maximize exposure to collectors and the New York art scene.
Awards include: cash prizes, online and print promotion and participation in a NYC art exhibition. The prizes are valued at a total of $55,000.
Entry fee: $35 for up to 5 images; $5 for each additional image.
Deadline: March 13, 2012.
The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul. Out of respect for this and in an effort to grant joy to children in need, 15% of Agora Gallery's proceeds of sales resulting from the competition exhibition will be donated to Art Start, an award-winning, nationally recognized program. Art Start works with children and teens facing the daily uncertainties and instabilities of living in homeless shelters. Though these children face many obstacles, they have dreams. Art Start uses the arts to provide them with opportunities for success. It gives them the tools, structure, support and - most importantly - a chance to be heard.
For further information regarding the competition, prizes, eligibility and more, visit the competition website, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call the gallery at 212-226-4151, Tues-Sat 11am-6pm.
January 31, 2012permalink
NYCDOT Announces Spring 2012 Barrier Beautification Open Call
The New York City Department of Transportation’s Urban Art Program is now seeking Spring 2012 submissions from artists for the annual Barrier Beautification open call.
Since Spring 2010, NYCDOT has partnered with the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit and New York Cares to commission art for barrier sites that typically separate bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths from lanes of vehicular traffic.
The application deadline is February 24, 2012. Selected artists are granted up to $2,500 and will have the support of volunteers for project implementation on April 21, 2012.
Visit www.nyc.gov/urbanart for more information and to access application materials.
For questions, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 212.839.9892.
January 27, 2012permalink
Call for Artists: Art for Change Upcoming Exhibition Deadline: February 12
Art for Change (AfC) is seeking proposals for artworks for its upcoming exhibition, Know Gays Aloud: Violence in the LGBT Communities of Color. Art for Change is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a forum for creating innovative art and media programs that inspire people to take an active role in social justice. By merging art and community, AfC provides a space to explore social issues and celebrate the richness of cultural diversity.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, February 12th, 2012
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The LGBT community has struggled to ensure equality of their civil liberties for over three decades. Though there has been significant progress in obtaining equal rights in the United States, such as the recent vote that passed a marriage equality law in states like New York, violence still persists against the LGBT community especially in minority populations. The increase in hostility towards the LGBT community in the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa has led to a rise in murders and teen suicides, notably for the transgendered. In Puerto Rico, even though murders of transgendered are becoming more frequent, the government is seeking to take these crimes off of the list of hate crimes, further justifying these acts of violence. This exhibition aims to expose the violence and prejudice that LGBT communities of color have endured through systematic cultural and religious persecution. Art for Change seeks work that reacts to this injustice.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
interested artists may submit proposals for artworks consistent with the social justice platform of AfC, which address topics suggested, but not limited to, the description above. Artworks may include painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, performance art, interactive art, design, architecture, and site-specific installation. Proposals must include an Artist Statement describing in detail the proposed artwork and its relevance to the exhibition theme. Please state if this is a finished work, or a proposed new work. Artists are encouraged to do further reading on the topic to inspire poignant ideas.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PROPOSAL:
• Artist Contact Info: Name, Address, Phone, Email Address, Website Address
• Proposed Artwork Info: Title, Date, Material, Size (Height x Width x Depth)
• Artist Bio (1 paragraph)
• Artist Statement (1-2 paragraphs)
• 2-5 images of past-related work or actual finished proposal: 300 dpi or lower, no larger than 2MB each (please specify which work you are proposing for this exhibition or if it is a new work)
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PROPOSAL WITH PROPOSAL, BIO, ARTIST STATEMENT, AND IMAGES ALL IN ONE EMAIL TO: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please put “ART FOR CHANGE PROPOSAL in the subject heading. Artists will be notified the week of Monday, February 20th, 2012 if their proposal is accepted.
January 25, 2012permalink
New Media & Gucci Tribeca Documentary Funds Open Call for Submissions Deadline: March 6
The Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund and TFI New Media Fund are now open for submissions! There is no application fee for either program.
Deadline:March 6th, 2012
The Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund provides finishing funds to feature-length doc which highlight issues of social importance from around the world. Funded films are driven by thoughtful and in-depth storytelling, bolstered by a compelling visual approach. You can find out more about how to apply by reading the Rules and Regulations and FAQ.
The TFI New Media Fund provides funding and support to non-fiction, social issue media projects which go beyond traditional screens -- integrating film with content across media platforms, from video games and mobile apps to social networks and interactive websites. Check out the Rules and Regulations and FAQ.
Ready to apply? You can start an online application here.
January 18, 2012permalink
NARS Foundation Announces Emerging Curator Open Call
The New York Art Residency and Studios (NARS) Foundation is pleased to announce its second annual Emerging Curator Open Call. The Emerging Curator Program offers an opportunity for a young-in-career curator to present a group show at the NARS Foundation Gallery. The aim of the program is to encourage new dialogue and to create a platform for artists and curators to experiment and exchange ideas. The curator is provided with exhibition space and administrative support to present innovative ideas and artworks in a unique gallery surrounded by an artist community and studios.
The curator is responsible for organizing and installing/de-installing the show and writing a short essay to accompany the exhibition. NARS Foundation will provide the gallery space, insurance for the artwork during the term of the exhibition, administrative support - including marketing, postcard invitations, email invites - and will organize an opening reception and a Curator’s Talk. A stipend of $200 will be awarded to the selected applicant to help subsidize the cost of organizing the exhibition. There will be no other financial support towards production of artwork, installation cost, or shipping/transportation of artwork.
Submission guidelines and application forms are available for download from our website. All applications must be delivered to the office by 5pm on March 2, 2012. A non-refundable application fee of $10 (USD) is required with each application.
January 17, 2012permalink
Portfolio Review and Artist Career Development Opportunity
Pro Arts Jersey City, in cooperation with Studio 371 is pleased to announce our first Artists Career Development Weekend January 14th and 15th.
Continuing its commitment to support and nurture Hudson County Artists, Pro Arts Jersey City presents a weekend of artist enrichment in two parts.
Part One: Saturday, January 14th
They provides visual artists with the opportunity to discuss their portfolios with leading NJ/NY gallerists and curators in 20 minute, one-on-one review sessions. Confirmed reviewers to-date include: Ann Aptaker, Independent Curator (former Curator of Exhibitions at the Morris Museum); Mary Birmingham, Exhibitions Curator Visual Arts Center of New Jersey; Virginia Butera, Director, Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery; Sean Carrol, Program Manager Artist Residencies LMCC (lower Manhattan Cultural Council); Evonne Davis, Director Gallery Aferro; and Margaret M. O'Reilly, Curator of Fine Art, New Jersey State Museum.
Beginning Monday, January 2nd thru Jan 12th, artists may register for reviews on a first- come- first- serve basis. The cost for the review is $25 for each 20-minute session. The monies collected will then be used to pay the reviewers. Artists who wish to register may do so on our website at: http://www.proartsjerseycity.org/events/.
Each reviewer will select one outstanding portfolio from the day’s reviews. The six selected artists will be invited to exhibit their work in “Discoveries of the Pro Arts Portfolio Review” at Studio 371 Gallery. Dates to be announced.
Part Two: Sunday, January 15th “THE ARTIST ONLINE – A FREE ONE DAY WORKSHOP”
An artist’s single strongest tool is a network of friends, collaborators, and organizations that create a community of support. Artists with limited time and budgets need smart strategies for building and nurturing their community. The internet offers many social tools to create and nurture a supportive network, while also providing innovative ways to generate revenue. This workshop’s goal is to provide participants with the tools to design a simple marketing plan that includes one new community-building or sales strategy that can be implemented immediately.
This program was created and will be taught by Carla Lynne Hall, Moxie Maven Marketing for Pro Arts Jersey City. Carla Lynn Hall is a Course Leader for the “Internet for Artists” workshop, which was created by Creative Capital, a division of the Andy Warhol Foundation. Creative Capital’s Professional Development Program was launched in 2003 to share with a broader community of artists the tools and strategies for improved self-sufficiency that were initially developed for grantees.
Carla is also the founding partner of Moxie Maven Marketing, an internet, mobile & social media marketing agency for small businesses and musicians. Carla’s works with artists and small businesses helps assist them to manage, develop and maintain marketing strategies for internet and mobile platforms and build their online presence via search engines, social media, mobile, and other internet marketing strategies. She is also the founding music industry columnist of “The Biz” column for VIBE Magazine and the author of The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guide to the Music Biz and Twitter for Musicians. She is the co-author of The Musician’s Roadmap to Face book and Twitter with online music publicist Ariel Hyatt.
Location: Studio 371 - 371 Warren St. (corner of 1st St. & Warren) 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302. For additional information, please visit http://www.proartsjerseycity.org/events.
January 12, 2012permalink
Call to Artists: Wall Street to Main Street Collaborative Art Project Deadline: February 1
Wall Street to Main Street is accepting proposals for collaborative art project linking Occupy Wall Street and the and the rest of America, via the small town of Catskill, NY. The Occupy Wall Street Movement (OWS) has focused its energy on the need for justice for the 99%. This project, Wall Street to Main Street, offers a platform for creative expression and dialogue focusing attention on an economically depressed community through inventive art exhibitions and cultural events.
Deadline:February 1
The project goals of Wall Street to Main Street
- To explore art as a way to understand the issues of the Occupy Movement with opportunities for education, communication, and a showcase of wildly creative artistic expressions;
- To highlight the vanguard role of artists in this and past movements, as well as the role communities play in nurturing their vision;
- To model a peaceful partnership between the cultural organizations, educational institutions, protesters, artists and the citizens who make up our communities;
- To explore ideas in art works that call attention to real-world economic problems, fundamental democratic processes, and an urgent need for systemic reform.
For more information, please visit Wall Street to Main Street: Call for Proposals/Entries
