THE BIG SHOW | 2008 Call for Entries

HE BIG SHOW | 2008 Call for Entries

O'Quinn, Mezzanine & Cavnar Galleries

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your first official announcement for Lawndale's biggest show of the year: THE BIG SHOW! Artists living within 100 miles of Houston are invited to submit their artwork for a chance to be included in the show and a shot at one of three cash prizes.

Click here to download the entry form...

Important Big Show Dates:

Submissions, hand deliver work to Lawndale Art Center
June 25 and 26, 2008 - from 10 am to 5 pm

Pick-Up (for works not selected) 
June 29 and 30 

Opening Reception and Announcement of Awards 
Friday, July 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm 
 

2008 Big Show Juror
Aram Moshayedi
Curator, LA>

About the Big Show
The Big Show is Lawndale Art Center’s annual open-call, juried exhibition. It has been an important venue through which emerging and under-represented Houston area artists gain exposure since the show’s conception in 1984. The Big Show was formerly the East End Show, sponsored by the East End Progress Association, at Lawndale’s original location. The Big Show 2007 drew in 1,143 artwork submissions from 458 Houston area artists. The selected show - curated by Rita Gonzalez, Assistant Curator, Special Exhibitions, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA - consists of 117 works from 86 Houston Artists.....More Info

Dance Classes from Houston Dance Source

Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex, 2201 Preston.  713/529-1819 or www.Barnevelder.org 

Brazilian Arts Foundation Studio, 1133 East 11th Street. 713/557-8022 or www.brazilianarts.org  
 
City Dance Studio - 5416 Chaucer.  713/529-6100 or www.houstoncitydance.com 
 
Claire School of Dance - 713/880-5565 or www.clairedance.com 

Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc., 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160. 713/705-8701 

The Dance Factory, 17619 FM 529.  281/859-9383 or  www.dancefactoryhouston.com 

Dancer Enterprise, Houston Dance Academy, 6801 South Rice. 713/557-9465 

Dominic Walsh Dance Theater, 2311 Dunlavy on the corner of Fairview.  www.dwdt.org 

Feldenkrais Newsletter: www.houfeldenkrais.com 

Hope Center - 1210 W. Clay #26.  Classes: $16/single, $ 70/5, $120/10. 713/526-1907 x. 1. www.hopestoneinc.org  

Houston Academy of Dance - 14520 Memorial Dr. #78 www.hadance.com 

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center - 1202 Calumet, 713/522-6375 or www.houstonmetdance.com 
  
In Step Dance Centre - 449 Sawdust Rd.  The Woodlands. 281/298-7837 or www.instepdancecenter.com 
 
International Ballet of Houston - 2912 White Oak Dr.  832-724-0919 or  www.internationalbh.page.tl  

Intuitive African Dance and Drum Culture - St. Mary's Catholic Church Cottage, 3006 Rosedale.  713/520-7718 

 

Jung Center, 5200 Montrose Blvd - 713/524-8253 or www.cgjunghouston.org 
  
JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood. 713-729-3200 ext. 3223,  www.Jcchouston.org 
  
Kuumba House, 3001 Cleburne. 713/524-1079. www.kuumbahouse.org 
 
MECA Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts: 1900 Kane St.  www.meca-houston.org 

Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble, Barnevelder 2201 Preston. www.brangwendance.org 

NiaMoves in the Heights. Two locations:  508 Pecore and 3221 Houston Avenue.  www.niamoves.com 
  
Planet Funk Academy, 5731 Logan Lane. 713-802-1772 or www.planetfunk.tv 

Precision Dance Academy, 2620 Cullen Blvd, Suite 214, Pearland.  281/412-5556 or www.dancepda.com 

Second Generation Dance Company. 3001 Cleburne. (713) 298-7091.  www.secondgenerationdance.org 

Sirrom School of Dance -  5570 Weslayan at Bissonnet. 713/621-9818. www.sirroms.com 

Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd.  713/645.1071 

Uptown Dance Center - 7417 Shadyvilla. 713 686 0334. $15.00 per class, $10.00 professional.  www.uptowndancecentre.com 
  
West University Dance Center, 4003 Bellaire Blvd. @ Stella Link. www.hadance.com 

Yoga Ananda - 1822 W. Alabama #2 (between Hazard/Woodhead).  713/527-8280.

dance workshops from Houston Dance Source

NEW saturday may 31 and sunday june 1 Cassandra two-day workshop and gala show (May 31) Sirrom School of Dance.  Cassandra founded the dynamic dance troupe Jawaahir (Ja-WA-heer) which means jewels in Arabic, in 1989. She is widely considered one of the premier performers of this ancient art form. Cassandra's animated teaching style in her classes and seminars communicates to students a love and excitement for the dynamic art of Dance Orientale. Cassandra has studied with the major dance artists of the United States as well as Egypt, and continues  to study the style interpretation and choreographies of major Egyptian performers and folkloric groups. The love she has for the dance and her dramatic expressions make her performances a visual, musical, and emotional experience in her audiences. Sirrom School of Dance:  713/621-9818 or www.sirroms.com.

 

june 2-14 Houston Academy of Dance Annual Summer Intensive.  Int/Adv. classes in ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, Horton, modern, and musical theatre.  Guest faculty:  Troy Powell and Tyrone Walker with the Ailey Company, Eddy Ocampo formerly with Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Naomi Glass and Sally Rojas formerly with Houston Ballet, Maria Ayyat, Lauren Perrone and Hannah Taylor.  14520 Memorial Drive. Suite 78.  www.hadance.com or 281/497-4783.

Tap Dance Workshops by Sara Draper. Claire School of Dance in the Heights, Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd.  Information and to register:  713-880-5565 or info@clairedance.com
     tuesdays june 10 – july 1 Adult Beginner Tap I 7-8pm 

     tuesdays july 8-29  Adult Beginner Tap II  7-8pm   

june 9-13  Summer Intensive for ages 6-18, covering ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, leaps & turns.  8:30am-3:30pm daily.  Precision Dance Academy, 2620 Cullen Boulevard Suite 214, Pearland.  281/412-5556.  precisiondancing@aol.com or www.dancepda.com

 

NEW saturday june 14 Xtended's 08 SummEr Dance Workshop.  Tap, modern, hip-hop classes.  Instructors:  Karin Celeste, Jeanna Vance, Kato Celeste, Miriam Harris Modern, Taylor McAnulty.  Cost: $25 one class/ $40 two classes/ $55 three classes.  Elements Training Center, 403 Wilson Rod, Humble.   www.myspace.com/xtendedurbandance 

 

NEW fridays  june 27, july 11, august 8 & august 15 Continuum Movement Workshops.  11:30am-1pm   Continuum offers an elegant art of movement exploration. Using breath and sound as an awakening to our own interior processes, we allow our natural, instinctual bio-intelligence to guide us in a rich and varied movement exploration. Awaken your sense of play, join us as we dive into the fluid realm and emerge revitalized.  This is included in the regular NiaMoves class pass.  If you are new to NiaMoves, check out their 2 weeks free deal (EXCELLENT!)  Otherwise $15 per session. NiaMoves, 3221 Houston Ave.  Register at www.niamoves.com.  Information:  Patty 281-679-5198pattyadamik@sbcglobal.net or www.continuummovement.com 

NEW sundays june 22, july 20 & august 17  Continuum Movement Workshops.  Longer movement exploration opportunities.  2-4:30pm.  $25 per session.  No pre-registration necessary – just show up!  NiaMoves, 3221 Houston Ave.  Patty 281-679-5198pattyadamik@sbcglobal.net or www.continuummovement.com

 

july 25-27 Spanish Dance and Flamenco workshop with JoDe Romano "La Chispa" of NYC.  For more than 20 years, JoDe Romano has lived, studied and performed Spanish Dance and Flamenco in Spain.  As a dynamic soloist and innovative choreographer for the Jose Greco Dance Company, Ms. Romano is known internationally as "La Chispa" (The Spark).  she has been featured in both the Houston Grand Opera and Franco Zeffirelli's New York Metropolitan Opera productions of "Carmen".  Ms. Romano currently resides, teaches and performs in New York City.  Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160.  713/ 977-3900 or 713/705-8701.

august 8-10 Fusion, Combos & Cabaret Workshop with Ansuya. Bellydancer Ansuya's style blends bellydance with Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative, Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional expression, original moves and costume design. She worked for CBS and for her own dance company, "Yaleil," which was now under her directorship. Yaleil was nominated for Best Troupe by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Ansuya herself was voted Best Cabaret Dancer of the year 2001 and received the Golden Belly Award for Best Cabaret dancer in 2003, 2005 and 2007.  Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160.  713/899-3771.

dance auditions

saturday june 7 Several Dancers Core Audition.  10am - 12pm.   The audition will be a contemporary/modern dance class. No need to bring prepared movement material. For professional level dancers with modern/contemporary dance experience, eager to work in a collaborative environment.  Minimum age 20 years. Paid contract fall 2008 through early summer 2009.  Weekday class and rehearsals.  National and international touring.  To pre-register, e-mail a resumé and statements of your personal, professional and artistic goals: claireh@severaldancerscore.org Otherwise, please bring them to the audition to register. Barnevelder, Studio B, 2100 Preston Street.

 

NEW wednesday, june 11 Uptown Dance Company Audition.  6:30pm to 8:00 pm.  Seven male and female professional dancers will be hired for a new professional company for the 2008-2009 season.  Dancers will be required to have classical, contemporary, modern and jazz technique. Salary $600.00 to $1000.00 per month.    You may mail a performance video.  Please include resume and headshot.  Uptown Dance Centre, 7417 Shadyvilla, Houston, TX 77055.  713-686-0334 or Beth Gulledge-Brown at udc@pdq.net.

Kennedy Center Arts Management Internships

Special Opportunity- Kennedy Center Arts Management Internships Deadline: June 15, 2008    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Fellowship Program provides 10 highly motivated arts managers the instruction and experience they need to succeed in today's complex arts environment.   The program offers a structured blend of independent and collective learning experiences, the opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most artistically diverse performing arts centers in the United States. Fellowships are full-time and last 9 months (September through May). The program emphasizes excellence, creativity, problem solving, strategic planning, internationalism, and a commitment to new technologies.  Fellows receive a full stipend of $20,000.    The application period is January 1 to April 1, 2008.  Application deadlines: Fall, June 15; Winter/Spring, October 25; Summer, March 1. For additional information email:  artsmanagement@kennedy-center.org

Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Accepting Applications for Annual Fellowship

New Call for Entries -  Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Accepting Applications for Annual Fellowship Deadline: September 15, 2008 The John Guggenheim Memorial Foundation annually offers fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions. The foundation provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts. The fellowships are awarded to men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Fellowships are not available for students. The foundation only supports individuals; it does not make grants to institutions or organizations. Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada, and the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean. In the most recent competitions, the foundation awarded 190 United States and Canadian Fellowships for a total of $8.2 million (an average grant of $43,200). The amounts of the grants will be adjusted to the needs of the fellows, considering their other resources and the purpose and scope of their plans. Appointments are ordinarily made for one year and in no instance for a period shorter than six consecutive months. Complete program information and application forms are available at http://www.gf.org/

Squeaky Wheel Offers International Digital Filmmakers Residency

New Special Opportunity - Squeaky Wheel Offers International Digital Filmmakers Residency Deadline: June 16, 2008   Squeaky Wheel, a media arts center in Buffalo, New York, is offering a four-week National Endowment for the Arts International Digital Filmmakers Residency. The residency is designed for mid-career experimental filmmakers who are interested in "crossing the digital divide" but lack access and training. The one-month residency provides unlimited access to 16mm production and post-production systems, the G5 Final Cut Pro digital editing system, and digital video cameras. It also includes private lodging, travel, and a $1,000 stipend.   The residency requires the artist to complete and exhibit at least one new work, teach a local workshop on any topic related to media art, and curate a screening of films/videos that relate to the resident's own creative investigations. Students are ineligible to apply.   For complete program information and an application form, visit http://www.squeaky.org/

Grants - Texas Film & Video

Grants - Texas Film & Video Deadline: June 30, 2008   Texas Film & Video Grants is a program designed to provide financial assistance to independent and emerging media makers who live in the State of Texas. Assistance is provided to artists whose work shows potential, skill, and creativity. Awards are distributed on a per-project basis; at a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per project.   To apply, please download the application by visiting http://www.texasfilmmakers.org

Call for Entries - Artists Neighborhood Project Request for Qualifications

Call for Entries - Artists Neighborhood Project Request for Qualifications   Extended Application Deadline:   June 10, 2008     Houston Arts Alliance in collaboration with Houston HOPE announces a request for qualifications to create site-specific public art for the Acres Homes & 5th Ward communities. We are looking for projects that reflect and re-examine the neighborhoods from a historical or cultural perspective or as contemporary places that are home to current art making. A $5,000 concept proposal will be given to two semi-finalists per neighborhood and the overall project will have a minimum budget of $40,000. This project is funded by grants from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. For application information please visit: www.haatx.com/whatsnew.html

New Call for Entries -Beca Gallery

New Call for Entries -  Beca Gallery Deadline: June 12, 2008   A call for 2D and 3D submissions for a group exhibition featuring the works of the Top 4 emerging artists selected via the votes cast by art enthusiasts from around the world during "CURATE THIS!" Physical submission receive deadline is June 12, 2008. Email submissions will be accepted through June 10, 2008. A fee of $25 allows for the submission of 4 works. Artists from all countries are eligible to submit works.     For more information please visit: Beca Gallery

Country Playhouse Auditions for Baby with the Bathwater - Sun, June 8

The Country Playhouse (Town & Country Village) will hold auditions for the Black Box Production of Baby with the Bathwater by Christopher Durang on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 7-10pm.  Contact show director, John Mitsakis, at j_mitsakis@yahoo.com for information and appointment.

(DETAILS IN ATTACHMENT)

Thank you for your support and assistance in getting the word out for these auditions.

Sarah St. John
CP Volunteer Board Member - Mktg/PR
281-392-9377 (h)
713-419-7421 (c)

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june Dance Workshops

june 2-14 Houston Academy of Dance Annual Summer Intensive.  Int/Adv. classes in ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, Horton, modern, and musical theatre.  Guest faculty:  Troy Powell and Tyrone Walker with the Ailey Company, Eddy Ocampo formerly with Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Naomi Glass and Sally Rojas formerly with Houston Ballet, Maria Ayyat, Lauren Perrone and Hannah Taylor.  14520 Memorial Drive. Suite 78.  www.hadance.com or 281/497-4783.

Tap Dance Workshops by Sara Draper. Claire School of Dance in the Heights, Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd.  Information and to register:  713-880-5565 or info@clairedance.com

     tuesdays june 10 – july 1 Adult Beginner Tap I 7-8pm 

     tuesdays july 8-29  Adult Beginner Tap II  7-8pm   

june 9-13  Summer Intensive for ages 6-18, covering ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, leaps & turns.  8:30am-3:30pm daily.  Precision Dance Academy, 2620 Cullen Boulevard Suite 214, Pearland.  281/412-5556. 

precisiondancing@aol.com or www.dancepda.com

 

july 25-27 Spanish Dance and Flamenco workshop with JoDe Romano "La Chispa" of NYC.  For more than 20 years, JoDe Romano has lived, studied and performed Spanish Dance and Flamenco in Spain.  As a dynamic soloist and innovative choreographer for the Jose Greco Dance Company, Ms. Romano is known internationally as "La Chispa" (The Spark).  she has been featured in both the Houston Grand Opera and Franco Zeffirelli's New York Metropolitan Opera productions of "Carmen".  Ms. Romano currently resides, teaches and performs in New York City.  Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160.  713/ 977-3900 or 713/705-8701.

august 8-10 Fusion, Combos & Cabaret Workshop with Ansuya. Bellydancer Ansuya's style blends bellydance with Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative, Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional expression, original moves and costume design. She worked for CBS and for her own dance company, "Yaleil," which was now under her directorship. Yaleil was nominated for Best Troupe by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Ansuya herself was voted Best Cabaret Dancer of the year 2001 and received the Golden Belly Award for Best Cabaret dancer in 2003, 2005 and 2007.  Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160.  713/899-3771.

June Dance Auditions

saturday june 7 Several Dancers Core Audition.  10am - 12pm.   The audition will be a contemporary/modern dance class. No need to bring prepared movement material. For professional level dancers with modern/contemporary dance experience, eager to work in a collaborative environment.  Minimum age 20 years. Paid contract fall 2008 through early summer 2009.  Weekday class and rehearsals.  National and international touring.  To pre-register, e-mail a resumé and statements of your personal, professional and artistic goals: claireh@severaldancerscore.org Otherwise, please bring them to the audition to register. Barnevelder, Studio B, 2100 Preston Street.

 

Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Hiring Male Professional Dancers.  Dancers will be hired for the 2008-2009 season, consisting of approximately 30 weeks of work (8/4/08-11/1/08, 1/5/09-5/2/09), including some touring, at $350-$600 per week.  Email CV with references, full body shot and headshot to lmcburnett@dwdt.org, and mail performance video to Leigh McBurnett, Executive Director; Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Studio; 2311 Dunlavy St., Suite 210; Houston, TX 77006.  Auditions will be arranged as needed.

Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble Seeks Female Dancers.  An audition will be held for dancers for the 2008-2009 season, which begins with performances in July and August.  Good pay for all rehearsals and performances, year-round performance opportunities, free company class, and a good, productive atmosphere.  MBDE is looking for solid ballet and/or modern technique, emotional expressiveness, excellent work ethic, and willingness to perform in pieces with socially relevant subject matter.  Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday daytime rehearsals required.  Email Michele@brangwendance.org or 713/533-9515.  www.brangwendance.org 

Job Opportunity-Ballet Instructor/Ballet Mistress

Ballet Instructor/Ballet Mistress needed.  Festival Ballet - Woodlands Festival Ballet - Woodlands Dance Academy seeks a qualified instructor/ballet mistress for int/adv students.  Duties include ballet instruction, rehearsing choreography for productions, and some community outreach events and interaction with administrative and executive staff.  Send resume to Deborah Rayburn, Artistic Director, Festival Ballet; 27220 Glen Loch; The Woodlands, TX 77381.  832/830-5987 or info@woodlandsfestivalballet.org.

Job Opportunity-Administrative Manager

Job Opportunity.  The Houston Friends of Music, presenting chamber music in Houston since 1960, is looking for an Administrative Manager to handle the day-to-day administrative activities of the organization. The manager will work from an office in the Shepherd School of Music building.  Under direction of the President of the Board of Directors, the Administrative Manager organizes and supervises the day-to-day administrative activities of Houston Friends of Music and attends Board meetings and concerts.  Interested applicants may send their resume together with a cover letter to: Houston Friends of Music, Search Committee,friends@rice.edu

6/14/08 Country Playhouse Volunteer Orientation/Mixer

The Country Playhouse (Town & Country Village) will be holding a Volunteer Orientation/Mixer from 3-5pm on June 14, 2008 (details attached).  One of Houston's oldest community theaters, founded in 1956, CP operates mainly with volunteeers onstage, backstage and front of the house.  No experience is required and working with a production is a great hobby, for theatre lovers and novices alike.

Thank you for helping us get this information out to the public.

Sarah St. John
CP Volunteer Board Member - Mktg/PR
281-392-9377 (h)
713-419-7421 (c)

2008 Artadia Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 20, 2008

Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue
210 Eleventh Avenue, Suite 503
New York, NY 10001
TEL: (212) 727-2233
FAX: (212) 352-9979
info@artadia.org
www.artadia.org 

New York, NY—Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue is very pleased to present the Artadia Awards to 10 artists living and working in Houston, Texas. For three intensive days (May 15-17), three internationally prominent jurors — Franklin Sirmans (Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Menil Collection), Jennifer Gross (Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Yale University), and Christopher Eamon (Curator, Pamela and Richard Kramlich Collection and Executive Director, New Art Trust) — conducted studio visits with 15 short-listed artists drawn from over 200 applicants throughout Harris County, Texas. The awards range from $15,000 to $1,500. 

Artadia Awardees 2008 Houston at the $15,000 level are Delilah Montoya, Katrina Moorhead, and Floyd Newsum, Jr. The seven recipients of the $1,500 awards are Mequitta Ahuja, Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Katy Heinlein, Lauren Kelley, El Franco Lee II, Lynne McCabe, and Stephanie Toppin.

Christopher Vroom, Artadia Founder and Board President, says about Artadia’s Houston Awards program: “It is particularly gratifying to be a part of Houston’s vibrant cultural community at a time of vigorous civic debate. The artists selected for this year’s Artadia Awards exemplify the diversity of artistic practice and perspective that makes ours a great society. They underscore the varied roles that artists play in our communities—their practice, their viewpoint, and their deep engagement in civic and educational life not only help us see the world in new ways but make us want to be involved in a positive way. It is a great gift indeed.” 

“Arts and culture are core to Houstonians’ quality of life. A vibrant arts community in a large and diverse city like ours is a critical piece of not only what makes Houston more livable, but also more competitive in the global marketplace,” said Houston’s Mayor Bill White. “We’re grateful for Artadia’s awards program and long-standing commitment to our community.” 

Applications for the Artadia Awards were open to visual artists at any stage of their career who are working and living in Harris County. The application was available online for three months, January 15 – May 15, 2008. The three first round jurors — Franklin Sirmans, Sue de Beer (artist, New York and Berlin), and Mark Bessire (Director, Bates College Museum of Art) — reviewed a regional record number of 210 applications and selected the finalists in New York in mid-April. 

Artadia has long-standing close relationships with the local foundations and private patrons of the arts who recognize the importance of unrestricted funding to visual artists at the local level. Houston partners include DiverseWorks Artspace, which has hosted the Artadia Awards exhibitions in the past, as well as the Lawndale Center for the Arts, where Artadia held this year’s well-attended information session in February. The Artadia Awards 2008 Houston are supported by the Houston Endowment, Inc., numerous generous individuals, and the Artadia Board. In addition to Houston, Artadia administers successful programs and awards in Boston, San Francisco, and Chicago.

UNITY THEATRE Full Time Staff Position 2008-2009 Season

UNITY THEATRE

Full Time Staff Position

2008-2009 Season

Job Title: Development Director
Description: Oversees the financial direction and strategies of Development for the Theatre. Serving as the chief liaison to patron/donor records and acknowledge, receipt, and care of these people and their gifts to the theatre. Creating and coordinating the fundraising efforts throughout the calendar year, as well as for our Annual Gala and Circle Member Celebration.
Salary: base salary plus incentives

Requirements: Possess a strong sense of organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail and careful record keeping is essential Ability to coordinate, motivate and delegate others to garner funds for the financial present and future of the Theatre. Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential.

Responsibilities:
Create overall fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Development Committee, the Gala Committee and the Board of Directors.

Raise a minimum of $275,000 of contributed income for the 2008-2009 Season.

Areas of Funding are: Circle Donors/subscription Campaign, Season and Show Sponsors/Corporate Sponsors, Gala Fundraiser, Miscellaneous Donations (bereavements, honorariums), and Miscellaneous Events (special events, etc.).

Grant Income is not included in the Incentive package

There is Incentive pay on all funds collected. Any funds collected in excess of the targeted season goal receives higher incentives.

Coordinate all fundraising efforts and serve as a clearinghouse for all donor contacts.

Update donor listings prior to every Playbill printing and forward to Marketing Coordinator.

Compile a database of solicitation activity and reporting these bi weekly the Executive Director.

Coordination with Grants Writer to target foundations and agencies.

Maintain evaluations and other reporting required for grant awards.

Identify, solicit and invoice show sponsors and other donors.

Cultivate corporate partnerships in the community.

Nurture existing individual donor relationships and cultivate new individual donors.

Execute annual fundraising event with the Gala Committee.

Attend Committee meetings for planning and execution.

Assist in creation and solicitation of live auction and giving tree items.

Coordinate, solicit and invoice gala underwriters.

Coordinate invitations and their printing in conjunction with Gala Committee.

Record purchase information and prepare billing/collection of auction items.

Oversee Gala correspondence for event donors and auction participants.

Oversee Circle Celebration Event.

Lawndale Artist Studio Program Jurors Announced

Lawndale Artist Studio Program Jurors Announced

Lawndale is pleased to announce the juror's for the 2008-2009 Artist Studio Program:

Sylvie Fortin
Francesca Fuchs
Dario Robleto

Application materials for the 2008-2009 Artist Studio Program are due May 30, 2008 by 4 pm.

Getting Design From Your Work - Teresa O'Connor

Artist Studio Program Workshop
Getting Design From Your Work - Teresa O'Connor
May 22, 2008
6:00–7:30 PM

Current Lawndale Artist Studio Program resident, Teresa O'Connor offers a workshop to aid artists in entering the marketplace. O'Connor wants to take the fear out of buying
art and is an advocate for bringing art into our everyday surroundings. Learn from her experience with ventures such
as Art Star and Hello-Lucky how you can turn your huge talents and overflowing creativity into something that someone else will want to buy. O’Connor’s workshop will focus on producing multiples from your work, including t-shirt design, prints, etc.

To register for this event, please contact Dennis Nance at dnance@lawndaleartcenter.org or call 713.528.5858.

BOX 13 ArtSpace

BOX 13 ArtSpace is an artist run nonprofit innovative environment for the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 artists create this environment through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists, dedicating two interior spaces to the exhibtion of artistic explorations, a window gallery for installations and an outdoor performance exhibition space. BOX 13 promotes dialogue among artists and the art community on current trends affecting the arts.

We take in new residents as studio spaces open up on an ongoing basis. We review new member aplications as a group. We evaluate applicants both on their work and on their ability and attitude to participate within the BOX 13 community.

We are currently accepting applications for new members.

The founding members of BOX 13 are Elaine Bradford, Woody Golden, Michael Henderson, Young-Min Kang, Kathy Kelley, Teresa O'Connor, Whitney Riley and Mat Wolff.

BOX 13 is a nonprofit corporation and is currently seeking it's 501c3 status with the IRS.

BOX 13 values

artistic experimentation and risk taking
colloboration
community
team work
transparency
self regulation
honesty-call your own foul

CONTACTS

Kathy Kelley, President
Michael Henderson, Vice President (new members coordinator)
Mat Wolff, Secretary
Whitney Riley, Treasurer

BOX 13 ArtSpace
6700 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, TX 77011

Americans for the Arts 2008 Annual Convention

Americans for the Arts 2008 Annual Convention
June 20-22, 2008


Arts professionals from across American will come together in Philadelphia to share the strategies and secrets of leading creative communities through more than 70 sessions, including seven Innovator Sessions, the Public Art Year in Review, and the Federal Update. Because this is an election year, there will be special programs on ArtsVote2008 along with opportunities to engage in discussion about presidential candidates and the arts

This year there are eight program tracks- Arts Education, Civic Engagement, Economic Development, Leadership, Private Sector, Public Advocacy, Public Art, and Preserving Diverse Cultures to ensure both close connection with you colleagues and expanded opportunity for crossover and collaboration. Do you work in arts education, but you're curious about public art? Feel free to pop in whatever session most suits your needs and interests. Full program details are on the convention website.

Visit the website for complete descriptions and fees: www.americansforthearts.org/convention

Juneteenth Essay Contest

Special Opportunity-
Juneteenth Essay Contest
Deadline: May 23, 2008

THEME: Why My Father Should Be Recognized As the JUNETEENTH Godly Father of the Year 2008?
"Al Edwards JUNETEENTH Gospel Gala" annual celebration will be held on Father's Day, June 15, 2008. A portion of the program will be dedicated to the JUNETEENTH Godly Father Award. Essays for this years' contest will be accepted from youths ages 8 through 18. Essays should include special highlights of your father's contributions to (1) the church, (2) your family, and (3) the community. Essays must be double-spaced with 12" font and have a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 500 words. Please include a cover page with the following:

First and Last Name
Physical Address
Contact Telephone Numbers (Home & Cell)
School Name & Grade Level
Church Name & Pastor

Email all essays to: tbparsongb@aol.com

VSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green Light Awards

VSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green Light Awards

Sponsored by VSA arts with support from Volkswagen of America, Inc., the Green Light Awards program is open to young artists ages 16 to 25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The program invites entries of both representational and abstract work. Artwork may illustrate actual aspects of what signals the artist's creative motivations such as the physical world or personal discoveries. Abstract work that relates to feelings or emotions is also encouraged. Work might also reflect the artist's experience of living with a disability and its role in shaping or transforming their work.

Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three years. Eligible media include paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, or charcoal), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or woodcuts), photography, computer-generated prints and two-dimensional mixed media. This year the program also welcomes entries of sculpture and time-based media (video, film, etc.).

The program will award one Grand Prize of $20,000, one First Award of $10,000, one Second Award of $6,000, and twelve Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each.

For complete program information please visit http://www.vsarts.org/

Squeaky Wheel Offers International Digital Filmmakers Residency

Squeaky Wheel Offers International Digital Filmmakers Residency
Deadline: June 16, 2008

Squeaky Wheel, a media arts center in Buffalo, New York, is offering a four-week National Endowment for the Arts International Digital Filmmakers Residency. The residency is designed for mid-career experimental filmmakers who are interested in "crossing the digital divide" but lack access and training. The one-month residency provides unlimited access to 16mm production and post-production systems, the G5 Final Cut Pro digital editing system, and digital video cameras. It also includes private lodging, travel, and a $1,000 stipend.

The residency requires the artist to complete and exhibit at least one new work, teach a local workshop on any topic related to media art, and curate a screening of films/videos that relate to the resident's own creative investigations. Students are ineligible to apply.

For complete program information and an application form, visit http://www.squeaky.org/

June 21st: Hard Hats and Hotties--A Sneak Peek Construction Party benefiting Spacetaker's Artist Resource Cente

Hard Hats and Hotties--A Sneak Peek Construction Party benefiting Spacetaker's Artist Resource Center.  Entertainment by: DJ SUN & the Soular Grooves Crew with libation provided by Real Ale Brewing Company. Don your best Construction Zone-Friendly Attire.  Suggested donation- $10.

when: Jun 21 at 8:00pm  location: Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street (Map)  cost: $10 presenters: Al's Quick Stop (713) 522-5170 El Patio Midtown (713) 523-8181 QUE Imaging (713) 781-8090 Real Ale Brewing Co. (830) 833-2534 SPACETAKER (713) 416-2633 The Better Bite (713) 524-4499 Winter Street Studios (713) 862-0082

Que Imaging

Que is the go-to place for artistic projects. Check them out and ask for BOB.

Que Imaging is your first step to unequaled quality reproductions of your creative originals. Whether you need Digital Imaging, Fine Art Reproductions or are creating an exhibit or display Que Imaging can help you get there. Deliver your original art in person and discuss exactly how you envision completion with our reproduction specialists. Or submit your files and order over the internet using our ftp site.

QUE Imaging

8080 Westpark 

Houston, TX 77063

tel: (713) 781-8090

http://www.queimaging.com/

TEXAS BIENNIAL 2009

Guidelines for submitting to the Group Exhibition and the Temporary Outdoor Project 

VISIT OUR FAQ PAGE
REVIEW OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Group Exhibition deadline EXTENDED
June 30th, 2008
Temporary Outdoor Project deadline
May 31st, 2008

Exhibition dates
March 6 - April 11, 2009

Opening receptions
March 6 – Group Exhibition
March 7 – Solo Exhibitions & Temporary Outdoor Projects

Group Exhibition Venues
Mexican American Cultural Center - www.ci.austin.tx.us/macc
Women and their Work - www.womenandtheirwork.org

Regional Solo Exhibition Venues
Big Medium - www.bigmedium.org
Gallery Lombardi - www.gallerylombardi.com
Mass Gallery - www.massgallery.org
Okay Mountain - www.okaymountain.com


Temporary Outdoor Project Locations
Town Lake Metropolitan Park - Auditorium Shores 
Mexican American Cultural Center grounds 
Fiesta Gardens



TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Eligibility
Open to all artists living and working in Texas and open to all mediums

Submission Fees
$20 Submission fee per entry (Group Exhibition or Temporary Outdoor Projects) 
$30 Submission fee to apply to both
5 works per entry for the Group Exhibition, each work may be represented by three different views, which will be counted as a single work.
1 proposal per entry for Temporary Outdoor Projects

Catalog
Texas Biennial will publish a full color catalog, each artist will receive 5 complimentary copies. Exhibition catalogs will be distributed to art museums, curators, and gallery directors nationwide.

Acceptance & Notification
Artists whose works are accepted by online submitted images will be notified to ship their
artwork to arrive ready to hang by February 16th, 2008. Works accepted for personal inspection will be subject to review by the juror before the artists acceptance is final.
All artists will be notified of the final acceptance by July 31st, 2008

Delivery and Return of Work
Works accepted by online submitted images may be hand-delivered or shipped pre-paid
by the artist. All works must be packed properly. Texas Biennial is not responsible for damage
due to improper packing. Suitable packing must also be created for all hand-delivered work for storage purposes. The Texas Biennial will pay for return shipping costs within 10 days of the conclusion of the exhibition, shipping is limited to within the state of Texas.

Liability and Agreement
All work accepted for the group exhibition component will be fully insured by the Texas Biennial for the entire exhibition, including return shipping. Images of accepted work will be reproduced for catalog and media purposes as well as posted on the Texas Biennial website.

Installation
Work will be received ready to hang by February 16th. Installations of work will begin February 25th through March 4th. Artists that will be completing site specific installations will need to work within this time line.

Selling of Work
All work included in the group exhibition must have a retail value for insurance purposes. 
All work is for sale unless artist instructs otherwise. The Texas Biennial will receive a 30% commission on works sold during the exhibition, artists will receive 70%. Payment will be made to the artist within 30 days after sale is complete.