Interested in an opportunity to practice sketching and support the arts in Rockland County?The Arts Council of Rockland is seeking sketch artist volunteers to demonstrate their work in our booth at YouthFest (Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rockland Community College, Fieldhouse).
Artists would need to commit to at least a one hour shift of sketching visitors to the Arts Council’s booth. If you’re interested, please contact Mark Judelson at the Arts Council at 845-426-3660 or by E-mail.
Free standing, modular construction, sound proof room - Wenger SoundLok Sound Isolation Room - Asking $4700 *
View pictures at http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/msg/2830366681.html.
Approximately 129.5"W x 128"D x 93.5"H (outside measure - maximum) white and green panels are 15"W; gray panels are 30"W - arrange any way you like
The room "leg" with the door must be 105" W (inside measure) the other leg can vary from min 15" D to max 120" D in 15" increments (inside measure).
Great for practicing with LOUD instruments - was used as a drumming room. Excellent condition (there's almost nothing to wear out) with electrical outlets, ventilation system, and fluorescent lighting-complete kit, everything's included! See-through glass door, entire unit stands on existing room floor. Includes: complete manual with assembly instructions using simple hand tools (a lot like an IKEA assembly).
Call ASAP to see it immediately: 201-321-5680.
*Price when new is $23,000--this is an awesome value!
Singers Wanted
Join the Hudson Lyric Opera for a special performance of "The Seven Last Words of Christ", an oratorio by Theodore Dubois. The oratorio consists of 7 parts, representing the 7 Last Words of Christ for chorus, and soloists. The performance will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 47 East Main Street in Stony Point NY. For additional information call Rosalinda Perez at 845-709-2273.
Taconic Opera Seeking Choral Singers for Rossini’s Beloved Petite Messe Solennelle
Finishing off its 2011-2012 season and continuing its tradition of presenting an annual choral masterwork by an opera composer, Taconic Opera (www.taconicopera.org) will be offering two performances of Petite Messe Solenelle by Gioacchino Rossini, the composer of The Barber of Seville, Cinderella (La Cenerentola), and many others. Since this work is a favorite among choral singers, the company is extending an invitation to them to collaborate in this concert program featuring the Taconic Opera chorus, and professional lead singers and orchestra. The concert will be conducted under the baton of Dan Montez, General Director of the Taconic Opera.
Completed in Rossini’s later years and one of very few works he offered to the public during those years, he describes with characteristic wit why he chose to write a sacred mass: "Good God—behold completed this poor little Mass. You know well, I was born for comic opera. Little science, a little heart, that is all. So may you be blessed, and grant me Paradise!” The Emperor Napolean found the mass to be neither little (Petite), solemn (Solennelle) or even liturgical. Audiences find this controversial but exciting work fascinating, unique, and a true pleasure for the ear and the heart to experience.
Performances are at the Ossining United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 3:00pm. Chorus rehearsals will take place on 801 Kitchewan Road (Route 34) and will begin around March 28 and will continue on Saturdays from 3-5 pm and Wednesdays from 7-9 pm until the concert dates. Choral singers wishing to learn the piece for the first time or eager to wipe the dust off of their old score are encouraged to join. There are no membership fees, but singers must supply their own music. A short, painless, friendly audition is required and will be done by appointment at a convenient time for the auditioner. For further questions, concerns or to schedule an audition, contact Mary Corda: divamaryc@aol.com or (914) 649-1826.
Support for Contemporary Dance Work
National Dance Project: Production Grants - The National Dance Project (NDP), administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, enhances the living, growing discipline of contemporary dance by supporting the production and presentation of dance throughout the United States. NDP’s Production Grants fund the creation of new dance work that will tour nationally by supporting costs incurred through the artistic development of the work. Grants generally range from $25,000 to $40,000 and are awarded to approximately 20 dance projects each year. Eligible projects should involve a creative and dynamic partnership with one or more U.S. presenter partners in the development of the work. Visit http://www.nefa.org/grants_services/production_grants to review the funding criteria and download the application forms. Deadline is March 1, 2012.
Artists Wanted for M&T Bank Clothesline Festival – Rochester, NY
Long-Running Fine Art and Crafts Festival Celebrates 56th Anniversary
Artists from across New York state are invited to apply for spaces at the M&T Bank Clothesline Festival, a juried fine art and crafts festival held on the grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. This long-running event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9 and will showcase more than 400 artists residing in all counties of New York.
A downloadable application is available at http://clothesline.rochester.edu. The application deadline is Friday, March 23, with space assignments mailed Monday, June 11. If spaces remain, updates will be posted on the website. For more information call the Memorial Art Gallery events office at 585-276-8950, or email clothesline@mag.rochester.edu.
Fifty-six years after the first Clothesline, Rochester's largest and longest-running fine art and crafts festival continues to evolve. It's now the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite vendors, enjoy free family art activities, visit the museum, and of course, browse and buy original artwork throughout the grounds. Clothesline remains popular with visitors, too. In recent years, it has earned five "Best of Rochester" awards from City Newspaper readers.
Call For Artists - Announcing the "Best of Artists Volume II” - Genre book Competitions
Best of Artists promotes outstanding, present day professional artists from around the world whose work demonstrates style, innovation and uniqueness.
Editorial/Design Fee of $55 for 10 image submissions. Visit http://www.bestofartists.com/boaa-3/ to view Prospectus or enter by visiting http://www.bestofartists.com/art-competitions-entry-form/. 75 artists will be featured in each beautiful, case-wrap, hardcover, full color, coffee table book. Deadlines vary depending on artistic subject matter. April 1 – July 12, 2012. Check web site for appropriate deadlines.
2nd Annual New Play Reading Competition
The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center invites playwrights to submit to "Setting the Stage: HVWC New Play Reading Series”. The series will consist of three new works presented at the Center. The works will be selected through a nation-wide blind search process. The submission period for this contest runs from December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012. Full submission guidelines are available by visiting http://www.writerscenter.org/play_reading.html.
The purpose of the series is to help develop new plays, and to help producers develop the skills needed to present new works. Each reading will be followed by a panel discussion with the artists involved in the production. Producers, theatre companies and writers are invited to submit new works. We are looking for a diversity of work, commercial as well as experimental or "non-traditional.” There will be a $25 application/readers’ fee for each submission.
Final scripts will be read and the willing selections made by Jane Dubin (Tony Award-winning producer), Howard Meyer (founding Artistic Director of Axial Theatre), and Josh Hecht (Drama Desk Award-winning director). Deadline: February 1, 2012.
Awards for Emerging Artists in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography and Film
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) announces the availability of applications for the 2012 Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film. Founded in 1982, in memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, the Foundation identifies and assists emerging artists in theater, dance and film and has awarded more than $8.5 million to nearly 600 individuals nationwide. Full guidelines and applications are available at www.pgfusa.org.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status at the time of application. Additionally, all applicants (except playwriting) must be nominated by a non-profit organization (school or company) with which they will be affiliated during the grant period (September 2012 - August 2013). Please visit www.pgfusa.org for applications/information.
Theater Awards are offered in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. Grants are awarded based on the quality of the emerging artist's past work, his/her potential for future excellence, and the impact the collaboration between the nominating organization and the artist will have on the individual's artistic growth. The Playwriting Award includes a residency at New Dramatists, Inc. and opportunity for the winning play to be licensed and published by Samuel French, Inc. Postmark Deadline: March 31, 2012.
Dance Performance Awards are offered in the form of scholarships and fellowships. Awards are based on the applicant's artistic merit, significance of the Award to current artistic development, and the potential for future excellence and impact on the field. Choreography Awards offer emerging choreographers the opportunity to create a new work with organizations with which they have little experience. Postmark Deadline: April 30, 2012.
Film Scholarships, awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, are by invitation-only. Approved university, college and school film programs are invited to submit applicants via their Department Chairs or Deans. Film scholarships provide funding toward the filmmaker's thesis project. A complete list of accepted schools is in the FAQ of Grants Program atwww.pgfusa.org. Postmark Deadline: June 1, 2012.
Call for Artists and Craftspeople
The Art League of Long Island seeks entries for its 45th Annual Art in the Park, to be held at the Heckscher Museum Park, Huntington, NY June 2-3. Event will feature live arts demonstrations, antiques, live music, food and drink. For complete information visit www.artleagueli.net. Deadline: May 10, 2012.
Art Association of Oswego Juried Exhibit
The Art Association of Oswego is now accepting entries for the 15th Annual Lakeside Statewide Juried Art Exhibition. Entry in this exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older, living or working in New York State over the last 2 years. Acceptable media include: drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, digital media and all fine craft. The purpose of the exhibition is to offer a diverse cross-section of artwork currently being produced in New York State.
The juror for this year’s exhibition will be Ms. Roxanne Jackson. Ms. Jackson is a ceramics and mixed media artist who was born in Haywood, California. She has exhibited internationally in England, Germany, Romania, Portugal and Canada. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the State University of New York at Oswego.
The exhibition will run from Saturday March 24 through Sunday April 15. Over $1000 in prizes will be awarded. For complete information and prospectus visit http://artassociationofoswego.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/2012-lakeside-statewide-juried-art-exhibition/. Deadline: February 10, 2012.
Exhibit Opportunity
The Pine Bush Area Arts Council, seeks artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery space at Crawford Gallery for the 2012 season. Interested parties please email Linda Malmendier, President PBAAC at Linda5420@frontiernet.net.
Juried Art Show
The Jewish Federation of Ulster County invites Hudson Valley Artists of all media to submit work for the 16th Annual Fall for Art Juried Art Show, Sale & cocktail fundraiser to be held Thursday, September 6 from 6 pm to 9 pm, at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. Artist receives 60% of sales; Federation receives 40%. Images should represent the actual work you would display in the show. Artists are asked to submit five photos or a CD with five images with a SASE to Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 159 Green St., Kingston, NY 12401; or email five high quality JPEGS (only) attachments to info@fallforart.org by April 30. Each entry should be identified with name, address, email, phone number and medium. The entry form may be downloaded from www.fallforart.org. For further information email info@fallforart.org or call 845-338-8131.
5th National Juried Show – NYC
Prince Street Gallery announces its 5th National Juried Show to be held June 19 - July 7, 2012 Juror: Yvonne Jacquette Entry Fee: $35 . Download application at: www.princestreetgallery.org. Postmark deadline: March 24, 2012
New York Book Festival – Call for Entries
The 2012 New York Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital.
The Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/’zines, e-books, poetry, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, science fiction, horror, photography/art, romance and biography/autobiography works. A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:
1. The story-telling ability of the author.
2. The potential of the work to win wider recognition.
Entries can be in English, Spanish, French or Italian and must be published on or after January 1, 2006. For complete information and application form visit http://www.newyorkbookfestival.com/. Deadline: May 24, 2012.
Call for Artists, Craftspeople - 50th Annual Art Door Festival
White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival Committee seeks entries for 50th Annual Juried Show, June 2 & 3, 2012 at Tibbits Park, White Plains, New York. Children’s workshop, student art exhibits and more! Free admission; food available. SASE to , P.O. Box 273, White Plains, NY 10605, call (914) 949-7909 or (914) 993-8271 for application or information or visit and download an application from www.whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com. Deadline: May 1, 2012..
Grants in Emerging Fields, Literature, and Performing Arts
On February 1, 2012, Creative Capital will begin accepting online Letters of Inquiry for grants in Emerging Fields, Literature, and Performing Arts. The Inquiry Form will be open until March 1. Selected grantees will receive up to $50,000 in direct support and a suite of services valued at more than $40,000. Read the grant guidelines and learn more about the application process, or attend an in-person or online information session. Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. Acting as a catalyst for the development of exceptional and imaginative ideas, they support artists whose work is provocative, timely and relevant; who are deeply engaged with their art forms and demonstrate a rigorous commitment to their craft, yet are also boldly original and push the boundaries of their genre; who create work that carries the potential to reshape the cultural landscape. To be eligible to apply, an artist must be: A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; at least 25 years old; a working artist with at least five years of professional experience. Full time students are not eligible to apply. For additional information visit: www.creative-capital.org/apply or email grants@creative-capital.org. Deadline: March 1, 2012.
Open Call for American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Artists:
Picture That, LLC and Thompson Hospitality invites you to submit artwork for the American Indian edition of UNITY Magazine, June 2012. UNITY Magazine is distributed on a complimentary basis to hundreds of corporate and university dining centers throughout the United States, where Thompson Hospitality provides food services. This is a great opportunity to have your artwork viewed by thousands of consumers and possibly sold. To view past editions of ART centerfolds in UNITY visit: http://www.picture-that.com/ThompsonHospitality/index.html
Desired Works: We are searching for a variety of unique objects including baskets, ceramics, sculpture and items made from glass or clay. We are also interested in photography and paintings.
If you are interested in having your work featured in UNITY, email the required materials below by February 10, 2012 to gallerymanager@picture-that.com. Please format the subject of your EMAIL as follows: INDIAN_LastNameFirstName_THArt. For example: INDIAN_JohnsonTashina_THArt.
Required Materials:Five digital jpg files of artwork to be considered; 350 dpi or greater (3"x5" in size). Name the jpg files the same as the name of the artwork; Artist Bio and Artist Statement (MS Word Doc); Artist Photo (jpg)
Contact us with questions via email at gallerymanager@picture-that.com with the subject of your email being the same as indicated above. Deadline: February 10, 2012.
Sundance Documentary Fund Accepting Proposals for Spring 2012 Grants Round
The Sundance Documentary Fund, a program of the Sundance Institute, is dedicated to supporting documentary films from around the world that focus on current human rights issues, freedom of expression, social justice, civil liberties, and critical issues of our time. In funding such work, the fund seeks to encourage the diverse exchange of ideas crucial to developing an open society, raise public consciousness about human rights abuses and restrictions of civil liberties, and foster an ongoing dialogue about these issues.
The fund provides grants to filmmakers worldwide for projects that display artful and innovative storytelling techniques, global relevance, contemporary social issues, and potential for social engagement. The fund will only consider projects that range in length from full broadcast hour to long format feature.
Applications are accepted in two funding categories:
Development funding is provided to projects that are between development and preproduction. Grants up to $20,000 will be awarded in this category. There is no reel required with an application, but clips, teasers, trailers, and/or images are highly encouraged. A previous work sample is required.
Production/post-production grants provide up to $50,000 to filmmakers in various stages of the production and post-production process. Applications are required to include continuously edited material that is approximately 20 minutes to 75 minutes long . A previous sample work must also be included with the application.
For filmmakers who have already received a grant from the Sundance Documentary Fund, there is an additional category for which they can apply for the same project. The fund's Audience Engagement grants support innovative outreach and engagement campaigns and cutting-edge, multi-platform engagement strategies.
Complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and the online application form are available at the Sundance Institute Web site: http://www.sundance.org/programs/documentary-fund/. Deadline: February 9, 1012.
National Endowment for the Arts Invites Applications for Our Town Creative Placemaking Projects
Through the Our Town program, the National Endowment for the Arts will provide a limited number of grants for creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core.
Our Town will invest in creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with their arts and design organizations and artists, seek to improve their quality of life, encourage creative activity, create community identity and a sense of place, and revitalize local economies. The endowment plans to support a variety of diverse projects across the United States and in urban and rural communities of all sizes.
All Our Town applications must reflect a partnership that will provide leadership for the project. These partnerships must involve two primary partners: a nonprofit organization and a local government entity. One of the two primary partners must be a cultural (arts or design) organization. Additional partners are encouraged and may include an appropriate variety of entities such as state-level government agencies, foundations, arts organizations and artists, nonprofit organizations, design professionals and design centers, educational institutions, real estate developers, business leaders, and community organizations, as well as public and governmental entities.
Our Town projects should represent the distinct character and quality of their communities and must reflect a systemic approach to civic development and a persuasive vision for enhanced community vibrancy; clearly defined civic development goals and objectives that recognize and enhance the role that the arts and design play at the center of community life; an action plan aligned with the project vision and civic development goals; and a funding plan that is appropriate, feasible, indicates strong community support, and includes a well-conceived sustainability strategy. Projects may include planning, design, and arts engagement activities.
Grants will range from $25,000 to $150,000 each.
Visit the NEA Web site http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/OurTown/index.html for complete program guidelines, application procedures, examples of funded projects, and details on upcoming Our Town webinars. Deadline: March 1, 2012.
New York State Grants for Electronic Media and Film
New York State Council on the Arts to award Presentation Funds and Finishing Funds grants for Electronic Media and Film (Administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Presentation Funds offers partial support to non-profit organizations located in New York State for in-person appearances by independent artists working in moving image media and sound art, including video, digital and computer-based works. Deadlines are four times a year: December 1, 2011 for projects occurring between January 1 - March 31, 2012; March 1, 2012 for projects occurring between April 1 - June 30, 2012; June 1, 2012 for projects occurring between July 1 - September 30, 2012; September 1, 2012 for projects occurring between October 1 - December 31, 2012. Finishing Funds provides support to New York State artists for the completion of film, video, sound, new media and Web-based art. Awards are made annually and range from $500 to $2,500. The postmark deadline for applications is March 15, 2012. Click here for more information, guidelines and applications. http://www.earts.org/index.asp?pageId=96. Next Deadline: March 15, 2012.
Working Artist Grants, Scholars/Fellowships, Services for Artists
We offer small monthly purchase awards/art grants to help serious artists keep working. Open to all visual artists including sculptors, mixed media, from all countries. We have added an additional award dedicated for Musicians! For application guidelines please see: http://www.workingartist.org/art-grant-guidelines.html or e-mail info@workingartist.org. Deadline: January 31, 2012.
Scholarship Money Available For High School Seniors $5,000 Fine Art Award and $5,000 Academic Award
The Morning Glory Foundation’s mission is to support the fine arts and academic excellence by providing the following scholarships to high school seniors in need. Please note, only students applying for financial aid are eligible to receive a scholarship from the Morning Glory Foundation. If selected, financial documentation for the committee to review (tax returns for the past two years) will need to be provided. Two scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship will be paid directly to the college / university of the students choosing in the form of tuition.
Fine Art Scholarship: $5,000
The Fine Art Scholarship will be awarded to a local high school senior displaying significant talent in any fine art medium. Applicants must submit a DVD/written description for 3 of their pieces, completed during their junior and senior years. Selection process is based upon committee evaluation. DVDs will not be returned.
Academic Award: $5,000
The Academic Scholarship will be awarded to a local high school senior in need who has demonstrated academic excellence. Applicants must submit an essay describing the reason he or she believes themselves to be a "worthy” recipient. Essay should not exceed 500 words. Selection process is based upon committee evaluation.
For additional information visit http://www.morninggloryfoundation.com/app.html or e-mail info@morninggloryfoundation.com. Deadline: February 10, 2012.
VLA's Legal & Business Bootcamp for Arts Professionals™
When: Friday, February 24, 2012, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: Herrick, Feinstein LLP, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
VLA is pleased to announce this intensive program, a modified version of VLA's Legal & Business Bootcamp for Arts Professionals, our signature educational program. This Bootcamp will cover the legal and business issues that affect individual artists of all arts disciplines and individuals within arts institutions.
Sessions will include: Intellectual Property; Contract Essentials and Negotiation Skills; For-Profit, Non-Profit, Fiscal Sponsorship Models; and Considerations for Documentary and Fact-Based Projects.
Who Should Attend: Individual artists of all arts disciplines and individuals within arts institutions. Cultural organizations, recently admitted attorneys, and other professionals who represent artists should also benefit from this program.
Note: There will be no registrations taken the day of the event. You must be registered by 2 pm on February 23, 2012 to attend this event.
Speakers Include: VLA Staff: Elena M. Paul, Esq., Executive Director; Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., Associate Director; and Benjamin J. Brandow, Esq., Director of Legal Services
Special Guests: Peter Rienecker, Esq., Vice President and Senior Counsel, Original Programming, HBO, Inc.; and Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq., FTM Arts Law, The Arts and Entertainment Division Fettmann, Tolchin & Majors, PC.
Fees for Artists and Arts Organization Representatives: $100 Full Time Students / VLA members; $150 Non VLA members; $350 Arts Organizations; $100 Artists-All You Can Learn Pass Holders; $250 YAM’s and Lawyers-All You Can Learn Pass Holders.
To register, please download a registration form at http://www.vlany.org/forms/bootcamp_registrationform_2012_up3.pdf All registration fees are non-refundable. For more information, please call Benjamin J. Brandow, Esq., at 212.319.2787 x14, or e-mail at bbrandow@vlany.org
Due to the limited number of attendees, you must register for the program in advance and receive confirmation of your registration and location details from VLA. Please register early as the program tends to sell out. You will receive a confirmation email one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
To apply for a full or partial CLE scholarship, please view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines at http://www.vlany.org/education/financialaid.php.
Since 1969, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts has been the leading provider of pro bono legal services, mediation services, educational programs and publications, and advocacy to the arts community in New York.
The first arts-related legal aid organization, VLA is the model for similar organizations around the world. For more information about Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, please see www.vlany.org. Deadline: February 23, 2012.
Call for Filmmakers
Rockland Center for the Arts opens the doors of its Media Project Spaces to Rockland Filmmakers. Submit your short film (under 20 minutes) for consideration to be shown continually through gallery hours at the Rockland Center. Materials can be submitted on CD, DVD or via online link/URL for consideration. Professional technical quality required. Short bio and narrative about the piece required for submission. Submission due by January 27. Email: Lynnstein1@gmail.com. Please use subject line: Film Submission or Mail To: Lynn Stein, Artistic Director, Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 S. Greenbush Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994. Deadline: January 27, 2012.
Call for Artists: Small Works Show
Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild Eighth Annual Open Juried Small Works Show. May 9-June 2, 2012. Juror: Neil Watson, Executive Director, Katonah Museum of Art. Cash Awards. Entry Deadline: March 16 Entries Juried from CD images. Work May Not Exceed 15 inches in any direction, including frame.
For prospectus: SASE to Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild, 126 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538 or download from www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org. For additional information call 914-834-1117. Deadline: March 16, 2012.
Art-in-Education Fellowship
This opportunity is for artists with teaching experience and knowledge of intaglio, silkscreen, or hand papermaking who are interested in creating their own work while also working with local public school students.
Women's Studio Workshop's Art-In-Education Program, Hands-on-Art (HOA), is a collaboration with the Kingston City School District and has become a national model for arts education. HOA provides a high quality arts experience by bringing students to a professional arts space to spend concentrated time learning printmaking, papermaking, and book arts.
Fellows Requirements: Must have teaching experience and knowledge in one of the studio areas (silkscreen, papermaking, or etching). Fellows teach one day per week and pay $300 for a four week fellowship. In exchange they receive access to the studio of their choice (during open studio hours).
Postmark deadlines: Fall Fellow (September - February) - March 15 - Notification Date: June 1
Visit http://www.wsworkshop.org/PDFs/aiefellowship.pdf for application form. In addition to application please also include: A one sentence summary of your project followed by a half page (12 point type or larger please) description of your planned project while at WSW, the studios you would like to work in, and your level of experience; resume; CD with ten images of recent work and a slide script that includes title, media, dimension and date. Please format and name images as specified on our FAQ sheet (wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/faqs.htm); relevant experience working with youth and S.A.S.E. for return of materials. Deadline: March 15
Studio Residency - Request For Proposals
Women's Studio Workshop offers a six- to eight-week residency for an artist working in printmaking, papermaking, photography, book arts, or ceramics. This residency supports the creation of a new body of work in one of WSW's studio disciplines.
The grant includes a $2,000 artists' stipend, up to $500 for materials to be used for the project at WSW, travel stipend, housing and unlimited studio use. The artist will be provided with technical advice and assistance in production. WSW welcomes applications from artists in all stages of their careers. This Request for Proposal is a two-step juried process, working with outside funding sources. WSW selects the artist, then sends their work to appropriate funders for final approval. WSW has a successful track record with funders for this project.
Postmark deadline is April 1, 2012. Grant recipients are notified by June 30, 2012.
For an application visit: http://www.wsworkshop.org/PDFs/WSW.StudioRes.pdf. Application must include: A one sentence summary of your project followed by a half page (12 point type or larger please) description of the project you propose to work on at WSW; resume; CD with ten images of recent work and a slide script that includes title, media, dimension and date. Please format and name images as specified on our FAQ sheet (wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/faqs.htm); and S.A.S.E. for return of materials. Deadline: April 1.
French-American Jazz Exchange Guidelines Now Available
The guidelines for the next grant round of the French-American Jazz Exchange ("FAJE") program are now available and can be found by visiting http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/artists_programs/FAJE/FAJE%20FY12%20Guidelines%20FINAL.pdf.
A program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and FACE ("French-American Cutlural Exchange"), FAJE supports projects designed collaboratively by French and American professional jazz artists that encourage artistic exploration, foster intercultural dialogue, and contribute to the dynamism of the art form. Projects eligible for support can include creative residencies, composition, recording, performances, and other activities that develop new professional relationships and audiences.
The application deadline for the 2012-2013 program is May 1, 2012 for projects taking place between September 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013.
American applicants should direct their questions to Jeff Parks at jeff@midatlanticarts.org. Deadline: May 1.
Tired of Singing the Same Old Warhorses?
Here’s your chance – The Rockland Camerata wants to add some new singers. The Camerata, a group of 25-30 singers, directed by the dynamic Matt Rupcich, will perform The Holocaust Cantata, along with several other works in our June concert. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8-9:30 pm at the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River. For directions and more information please contact us at 845-634-5562. You can also visit our web-site, www.planet-rockland.org/cmrta/ or email us at jc3541@msn.com.
Two On The Aisle, A One Act Play Competition
Plays will be selected by a panel of performing arts professionals. Selected play(s) will be given a workshop style showcase of two performances at the Edward Hopper House Art Center. All submitted plays will receive notes/ an analysis from the jurors. Plays can address any topic or theme but must meet the criteria and follow instructions listed in the guidelines. We are looking for playwrights at all stages of development, both professionals and pre-professionals. Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 12, 2012. We are also offering a workshop geared towards writing a one act play for the competition called "A Play in a Day". Visit our website for guidelines and to submit www.edwardhopperhouse.org. Deadline: March 12, 2012.
Singers Wanted
The Rockland County Choral Society is seeking singers for our upcoming season. The spring concert will feature Brahms\' Requiem. Rehearsals begins Monday, January 9, 2012 at Felix Festa Middle School. Rehearsals are Monday nights 7:45-10:00 PM. Arrive at 7:30 on the first rehearsal to receive your music. For more information please check out our website: www.rocklandchoral.org. There is a downloadable rehearsal schedule on the Schedule page. We look forward to singing with you!
Acting 101
These sessions are tailored to each student's individual interests in the performing arts, whether it is theatre, film, commercial work or those working on a specific project or preparing for an audition. Students will receive help selecting and learning how to approach material, work with sides and cold readings, resume and headshot help, and industry guidance. Students can sign up for group or individual sessions. Both individual and group lessons are available. Contact Hopper House 845-358-0774 or info@hopperhouse.org for more information.
Private Art Instruction
We offer individual or group instruction in numerous mediums in the fine arts, including but not limited to drawing, painting, and watercolor. These sessions can be arranged to suit your schedule. For more information please contact Hopper House 845-358-0774 or info@hopperhouse.org for more information.
Dorsky Museum announces call for artists for Hudson Valley Artists 2012
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art invites artists to submit proposals for its annual exhibition of work by artists from the mid Hudson Valley. This year’s exhibition titled ”Dear Mother Nature: Hudson Valley Artists 2012" will be organized by guest curator Linda Weintraub. Ms. Weintraub served as the first director of the Edith C. Blum Art Institute at Bard College and is the author of several books about contemporary art.
For "Dear Mother Nature: Hudson Valley Artists 2012," Ms. Weintraub invites artists to send something to Mother Nature that expresses their relationship to her and their feelings about her. What would it be? Love letter? Care package? Medal of honor? Bill for unfulfilled promises? Payment for services rendered? Prayer for guidance? Crutches for support? Bouquet of praise? Compensation for damages? Reward for effort? Entreaty for forgiveness? Pledge of devotion? Summons for misconduct? Condolences? Advice? Warnings?
The exhibition will run from June 23 – Nov. 14, 2012 in the museum’s Alice and Horace Chandler Gallery and North Gallery. This is the fourth year that a Hudson Valley Artists Annual Purchase Award of $3,000 will be used to acquire one or more artworks from the exhibition for the museum’s permanent collection.
Guidelines: The exhibition is open to all emerging and mid-career artists with a permanent mailing address and active art practice in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties who have not had a major one-person museum exhibition and who do not have an exclusive contract with a commercial gallery. Students are not eligible. There is no application fee. Artworks created in traditional and nontraditional media as well as audio, video, film, etc., are welcome.
Artists who have existing artworks that are appropriate to the theme and created after 2008 should submit up to six images of work as photographs or on a flash drive, CD, or DVD. Please include a two-minute sample of time-based works.
Artists who would like to create new artworks should submit a proposal in writing (100 words) and one or more drawings, along with up to six images of related works as photographs or on a flash drive, CD, or DVD. Please include a two-minute sample of time-based works.
For each work submitted, clearly indicate the artist’s name, artwork title, date, medium and dimensions of each work of art. Digital images should be approximately 1mb each. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 1, 2012.
Please send submissions to: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, c/o SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561 Attention: Hudson Valley Artists 2012
The submission package must include images, image captions, an artist’s biography/CV, contact information, and SASE for return of materials. Please mail or hand-deliver submissions; we cannot accept submissions via e-mail. We can accept a link to a Web site and a clearly demarcated page as part of the submission package.
Artists who participate in the exhibition will be responsible for the delivery of selected works to the museum and for picking them up at the close of the exhibition. Works must be ready to install upon delivery. Presentation of installations, performances, and new works will be arranged in consultation with the curator.
For information about The Dorsky Museum and its exhibitions and programs, visit www.newpaltz.edu/museum, or e-mail sdma@newpaltz.edu.
Funds for New York State Media Artists and Organizations
The Media Arts Technical Assistance Fund is designed to strengthen media arts organizations in all regions of New York State by providing funds with which media arts organizations can hire outside consultants to address capacity and technology needs in three specific areas: Organizational Development, Professional Development and Conferences and Convening.
New for 2012 and 2013: The Fund’s current funding priorities include: 1) Projects that deepen and expand organizational online public presence and capacities and 2) New approaches to organizational management, through strategic utilization of web-based tools and platforms.
The maximum grant award is $4,000.
Next Deadline: April 1, 2012
For additional information and applications visit: http://free103point9.org/nysca/. Please contact regrant@free103point9.org with any inquires.
Puffin Foundation Grants for Individuals
Puffin Foundation Grants – Grants from $1,000-$2,500 for emerging artists in the fields of theatre, photography, and music whose works, due to their genre and/or social philosophy, might have difficulty being aired. Funds are not available for large film/documentary proposals, travel, continuing education, or publishing books. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; applicant’s projects may encompass work in other countries. SASE (#10 self-addressed stamped envelope sent to address below) to! Puffin Foundation Ltd., 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666-4111, www.puffinfoundation.org.
Independent Filmmakers
AFI/Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival (June 18-24, 2012, Silver Spring, MD) – Honors the creativity and passion of independent non-fiction filmmakers and the power of the moving image to alter our perspective and expand our world-view. Seeking Feature (41 minutes or longer) and Short (40 minutes or shorter) documentaries that demonstrate a bold commitment to subject matter, excellence in cinematic craft, and innovation in storytelling. FEE: $25-$65. Silverdocs, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910, T: (301) 495-6720, FAX: (301) 495-6798, info@silverdocs.com, http://www.SILVERDOCS.com. Deadline: December 16, 2011 (early), February 24, 2012 (regular), March 9, 2012 (late), March 16, 2012 (extended, via withoutabox.com).
Search for Gospel Choirs, Groups and Vocalists
In preparation for 2012 Newburgh Gospel Series the Ferry Godmother is beginning her search for Christian artist. She is looking for choirs, bands, vocalists, poets and comedians, all must have a Christian theme. They are also looking for visual artist and play writers. For consideration and more information, email: info@ferrygodmother.com.
Call for Theatrical Directors
4th Wall Productions, the premiere regional theatre company in the Hudson Valley and the parent company of The Beacon Theatre in historic Beacon, New York, is now accepting director's submissions for the Spring 2012 through 2013 season. 4th Wall looks to showcase live theatre throughout the calendar year and is actively pursuing top directors in the area. Please e-mail Christine Vittorini, Artistic Director, with show submissions and dates at christine@4thwallproductions.net.
Grants for Readings/Workshops
The Readings/Workshops Program at Poets & Writers has grants available for literary events in New York State. Organizations apply on behalf of writers to read their work or conduct a workshop or series of workshops at a variety of venues including youth and senior centers, libraries, cafes, hospitals, prisons, homeless shelters, parks, bookstores, etc. A diverse array of writers, both emerging and professional in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction are eligible for support through this program. Application deadlines are rolling and must be received 8 weeks in advance of the event deadline. Applications and guidelines can be downloaded at www.pw.org/funding. For more info, contact Bonnie Rose Marcus at bmarcus@pw.org
Call for Writers
The Westchester Review seeks previously unpublished fiction, essay, creative nonfiction and poetry for editions published annually. The Review welcomes established and emerging writers living, working or studying in Westchester County. For guidelines and more information: www.westchesterreview.com. Ongoing.
Auditions for Students
Know of a bright and talented high school student? Audition schedules are now posted for the prestigious NYS Summer School of the Arts. Media Arts, Ballet, Choral, Visual Arts, Orchestral, Dance and Theater. Scholarships available. Visit http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/auditions.html for application and additional information.
The Profitable Artist: A Handbook for All Artists in the Performing, Literary, and Visual Arts
NYFA (the New York Foundation for the Arts) is proud to announce, the publication of "The Profitable Artist”. Drawing on the NYFA’s 40 years of leadership and expertise in the arts, "The Profitable Artist” will guide you through five broad substantive topics that are often overlooked by artists: strategic planning, finance, law, marketing, and fundraising. Each topic area is reinforced by real-world examples and applications of the material.
The Profitable Artist compiles a wealth of information for artists of all disciplines, gathered by arts professional and NYFA through more than thirty interviews and in-depth case studies. Topics include: Techniques for planning your career; Innovative fundraising for artists; Marketing and selling your work to new audiences; Networking strategies for a digital world; Budgeting and financial basics made clear; and Legal requirements and terminology in plain English.
By Artspire, Edited by Peter Cobb, Susan Ball, and Felicity Hogan, Co-published by the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Retail Price: $24.95 - NYFA’s Price: $20 (plus shipping).
To purchase, visit http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=894&fid=1&sid=76. For more information, please contact egolden@nyfa.org
Exhibit Opportunity
The Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library at 10 W. Ramapo Road is looking for local artists working in all disciplines who like to exhibit their work in our gallery. Exhibit space consists of 81 linear feet. Artists typically have the gallery for one month. Our Community Room is available for opening artist receptions. Please call Cheryl Fellner at 845-786-3800 ext. 14 for more information and/or application.
New York Foundation for the Arts - Grants for Artists:
2011-2012 Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS)
Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) provides grants designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career. Grants of $200-$1500 grants support forthcoming opportunities (not necessarily projects) that are distinct from an artist's ongoing work. Please note that NYFA has made changes to the SOS program (applicant eligibility and timeline for opportunities) Visit http://www.nyfa.org/level2.asp?id=21&fid=1
Membership in Artist Coop Gallery
The Flywheel Gallery, located in Piermont, New York, is seeking new members to join the gallery. For more information contact Howard Berelson at 201-836-8576.
Studio Space Available
The League of Our Own, a group of 20 painters who share studio space in Orangeburg, has openings for several new members. Rent is $120 per month for unlimited access. Call Edward (845) 268-7486 or Heather (845) 359-6875
Rockland Artists Invited to Exhibit Their Work at Offices of State Senator David Carlucci
Visual artists are invited to apply for the opportunity to exhibit their two dimensional artwork at the Nanuet and Albany offices of State Senator David Carlucci. For application and guidelines, contact Jay Martin at Senator Carlucci’s office (845-623-3627 or jmartin@nysenate.gov).
Acrylic Painting Teaching Artists Wanted
Grumbacher paint is looking to hire acrylic painters to teach two hours workshops at a major retailer in locations across the United States and Canada. Artists must be capable of demonstrating a still life, landscape, seascape, and floral. We have developed a flexible curriculum in acrylics for an artist to use or adapt to fit to his or her style. We plan to conduct approximately one to four workshops per store per month and the artist will have flexibility in scheduling. Compensation is $100 per workshop, and teaching materials will be provided to the artist at no cost. Interested individuals should e-mail Ellen Cunningham at ecunningham@chartpak.com with examples of their work in acrylics, along with a resume and contact information. (Chartpak is a manufacturer of fine art supplies. Grumbacher, Koh-I-Noor, Higgins ink, and Clearprint are some of our brands.)
Grants: Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography & Film
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the availability of applications for the 2012 Princess Grace Awards in theater, playwriting, dance performance, choreography, and film. Founded in 1982 in memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, the foundation identifies and assists emerging artists in theater, dance, and film and has awarded grants in excess of $7 million to nearly five hundred individuals nationwide. Visit http://www.pgfusa.com/
Submit Your Poems for Publication
Poetry, received from across the US and abroad, is published each month in the print edition of Art Times. Electronic submissions are not accepted. All queries/submissions must be accompanied by a SASE and require a 6-month response period. Guidelines: Up to 20 lines. All topics; all forms. For complete guidelines SASE to Art Times, PO Box 730, Mt. Marion, NY 12456. Deadline: Ongoing.
Chronogram Publications Seeks Poets
Poetry submissions are considered on a monthly basis. Deadline for submission for a particular month is the 5th day of the previous month. (E.g. Sept 5Th is the deadline for submitting work for publication in the October issue.)Submit up to 3 poems or 3 typed pages for any particular month. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of space for publishing poetry at Chronogram. Shorter pieces have a better chance of being accepted for publication. We ask that writers wait 3 months between submissions. Please allow 8 weeks before expecting a response from Chronogram. Submissions must include a mailing address, so we know where to send a copy of the magazine if your poem is published. For complete information visit http://www.chronogram.com/pages/Submissions. Deadline: Ongoing.
Call for Writers: Writing About Art
Writers can now see their work published in ArtWorks and on the ASK website. The Literary Arts Committee asks writers to send poems, essays, fiction, or dialogue written about visual works in ASK gallery exhibits, which the committee will evaluate for possible publication. ASK will publish the selected literary works along with an image of the visual work that inspired the writing. Here's what to do: find a work in an ASK exhibition that inspires your creative impulses. You needn't be an art critic: imaginative work is more than welcome, as long as it is directly related to the visual work. The maximum length is 200 words. For additional information visit http://www.askforarts.org. Send your work by email to writing@askforarts.org and be sure to include: title of visual work; artist's name; month of the exhibit. Deadline: Ongoing.
Artist Grants - Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation’s Individual Support Program provides 12 grants of $25,000 to artists working in painting, sculpture, or printmaking, who can demonstrate that they have been in a mature phase of their artistic development for at least 20 years. Eligibility will also be decided based on submitted images of artists’ work, as well as the financial need of applicants. Contestants must mail a written request for the current application form to the Foundation at 380 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012.
Performing Artists
The Rockland Psychiatric Center is seeking volunteer performing artists to perform at the Center on Sundays. If interested, please call Jim Bopp at 845-680-8003.
Free Online Art Marketing Workshop (Virtual)
Build your art career as a gallery represented artist. Get free art marketing tips from the owner of Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Every couple of weeks, Xanadu posts a new free mini-workshop. Attend live, online, and ask questions as if you were attending the workshop in-person. Each mini-workshop lasts approximately 25 to 30 minutes. To register for this free event please visit http://www.xanadugallery.com/artmarketing.
Musicians and Bands
Open call for musicians and bands willing to play unplugged at Water Street Market for Third Saturday events in New Paltz, NY. For more information please contact Melanie Cronin at cronartusa@gmail.com. Deadline: Ongoing.
New York State Cultural Data Project (CDP)
Arts and cultural organizations in New York State now have access to a free, user-friendly online management tool that will provide them with the tools necessary to streamline financial reporting. As a participant, you enter historical financial, programmatic, and operational data into a standardized online form at the end of each fiscal year. After that, you can instantly generate annual reports to view financial, attendance and program activity data for a fiscal year, as well as trend reports to display three years of your organization’s information side by side. In addition, you can rely on CDP technology to reformat the data to match the needs of different participating grantmakers, greatly reducing the time required to provide the same information in multiple applications. CDP is available to all 501(c)3 arts organizations in New York State. It is also open to organizations operating under a fiscal conduit; to discrete cultural programs within larger multi- and human-service organizations; and to unincorporated artist collectives and festivals. To learn more, go to http://www.nysculturaldata.org/home.aspx.
American Express Grants for Non-Profits
The mission of this program is to bring to life the American Express value of good corporate citizenship by supporting diverse communities in ways that enhance the company’s reputation with employees, customers, business partners and other stakeholders. They do this by supporting visionary not-for-profit organizations that include: A broad range of arts and culture: from historic landmarks and public spaces to dance, theater, music, film and the visual arts. Emphasis is placed on preserving works that represent a range of diverse cultures; Leadership projects that focus on specific industries or disciplines (e.g., hospitality, travel, culture, historic preservation), cultivate leadership opportunities for specific ethnic groups or underserved populations, or focus on innovative leadership development through world-class institutions; and Community Service projects including feeding the hungry, mentoring students, building homes for the homeless or cleaning up the environment. In the past grants have averaged $10,000 to $25,000 with some as high as $1,000,000. Organizations with tax exemption under IRS codes 501(c)(3), and 509(a)(1),(2),(3). Visit http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/gb/howto.asp for additional information. Deadline: Open.
Volunteers Available to Assist Non-Profits
Rockland County Department of Social Services has volunteers available to work at non-profits anywhere from 12-30 hours per week. These Temporary Assistance recipients who are determined to be employable are required to participate in a variety of employment and training activities to prepare them for employment. If you are a non-profit agency looking for extra help in your office, grounds, or maintenance, please call Ellen Barr, Job Developer at 845-356-6618.