auditions from Dance Source Houston

saturday august 30  Deadline to Register for "Wipe Down Dance Tour", coming to Houston in October.  Dance crews and solo hip-hop dancers will compete for $1000 cash prize and qualify for finals in Atlanta, where the grand prize is $20,000.  Registration fees $100/team, $50/solo.  214/604-7303 or infor@thewipedowntour.com  orwww.TheWipeDownTour.com

 

saturday september 13  Festival Ballet Auditions for The Nutcracker . Production in December, with performances in Lake Jackson, Clear Lake, and The Woodlands.  Dancers age 6 to adult, Ladies and Men. Ladies on Pointe must bring Pointe shoes. Festival Ballet is also casting for character parts, no dancing required, boys, girls, and adults too! 832-830-5987 or www.festivalballet.info

Job Opportunity : Orange Show Gala/Auction Assistant

Date Posted: 08/26/08

Organization: Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
City: Houston

Description: 

Start Date: 
September 8 – November 14, 2008 (approx. 10 weeks) 

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art was founded in 1980 to preserve a remarkable American folk art environment located in Houston’s East End. Since then, we have developed a national profile based on a solid record of stewardship and unique programs that celebrate the artist in everyone. We preserve visionary art environments, provide opportunities for the expression of personal artistic vision and create a community where that expression is valued. 

Our programs –- hands-on workshops, Eyeopener Tours, community murals and Art Car Weekend -- help people experience the creative process and teach people about visionary art. 

Job Description
The Gala/Auction assistant position is a seasonal, part-time contract position. 

The right candidate must have ability to handle confidential data, ability to take control of projects, exercise good judgment in task execution of work performed, have previous documented clerical experience, and have good customer service skills. 

Prefer individuals who demonstrate dependability, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are detail oriented. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must. This part-time contract position reports to the Administrative Director.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Attend auction committee meetings and record minutes. Disseminates minutes and action lists to committee members and staff. 

• Work with auction chair and committee to obtain, track, pick up, store, package, display, check out and deliver more than 150 items.

• Generate auction correspondence, display materials, auction catalog and forms.

• Assist in writing auction donated item description for catalog.

• Maintains and tracks information of auction donation form: Donor, item donated, value, etc.

• Coordinate with staff and auction committee chairs to oversee logistic planning of auction layout and display for night of gala as directed: timelines, site maps, supplies, volunteers, volunteer hospitality, rentals and entertainment. 

• On day of auction, take responsibility for auction display items, have packing materials for auction check out; and at end of night assist with repacking auction items unsold; and borrowed materials that need to be returned.

• Assist Administrative Director with auction checkout procedure.

• Week following auction, responsible for returning all rentals, borrowed materials, and assisting staff with auction item delivery.

• Assist staff with generating thank you letters to auction donors.

Contract Salary is $12/hour.

Contract Period: 
September 8 – November 14, 2008 
Approximately 25-30 hours/week
Ability to work evenings and weekend as required
Availability October 27 – November 1, 2008 is a must.

Fax or email letter why you are interested in the position and your resume to:

Gala/Auction Assistant
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
2402 Munger Street
Houston, TX 77023
Fax: 713-926-1506
Email: gloria@orangeshow.org

Call for Artists-Día de los Muertos

Call for Artists-Día de los Muertos

Lawndale Art Center will celebrate Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead with our annual series of programs including a Retablo Silent Auction/Gala on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

Lawndale invites artists to create a retablo or ex-voto inspired work for the auction using a small sheet of metal or “tin”, that is provided by and can be picked up at Lawndale Art Center. Tins are limited to one sheet per artist and are issued on a first come, first served basis.

TINS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Please pick up your tin during normal business hours:

Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 12pm to 5pm

"Too Hot to Handle": A Political Issues Show

October 10th-November 15th, 2008

 

The upcoming election, economic recession, illegal immigration, war...

there's plenty of inspiration for a show on political issues in October.
 
Open to all artists. Only original artwork will be accepted. No giclée or crafts. Categories are sculpture, painting (including oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor, and mixed media), photography, prints and drawings. An entry consists of 1 to 3 artworks.  Non-refundable Entry Fee for Alliance Members is $25 for up to 3 entries or $10.00 for one. For non-members the fee is $35 for up to 3 entries or $15 for one entry.  Membership in the Alliance for the Arts is $50.  Please make checks payable to "Alliance for the Arts".
 
For a complete prospectus visit www.artinlee.org 
 
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
October 6th:    Hand deliver artwork to the Alliance between the hours of 9-5 PM
October 7/8th:  Jury artwork
October 8th:     Notify artists whose work has been accepted
October 9th:     Pick up non-juried work
October 10th:   Opening reception from 5-7 PM
November 15th: Pick up work 10-3 PM

When: September 2 deadline
Where: New York, New York 
What: "Upstairs/Downstairs: A Fine Craft Exhibition and Boutique" 
Show dates: October 9–November 2
Who: Open to women artists. 
Juried from digital and slides. Fee: $50; members, $40 for up to three images. 
Juror: Joanna Rothbard. 
Contact:
Craft Exhibition, 
The Pen and Brush, 
16 E. 10th St., 
New York 10003; 
info@penandbrush.org; 
www.penandbrush.org; 
(212) 475-3669.

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Palatine, Illinois
Deadline: September 30, 2008
Posted: 6/20/08 

Exhibit Dates: November 18 - December 30, 2008
Title: Life's Unique Journey
Sponsor: Northwest Cultural Council
Venue: Northwest Cultural Council, 500 N. Hicks Rd., #120, Palatine, IL 60067
Awards: 4 Cash awards and 4 Honorable Mention Ribbons
Juror: TBA
Eligibility: Open to artists 18 years of age and older. All works must be original and completed in the past 5 years. All media except performance, film, and video are eligible. No work may exceed 48" in any direction, or 70 lbs. in weight
Fees: $25/up to 3 slides
Commission:25% commission on sales
Send SASE to:Northwest Cultural Council, 500 N. Hicks Rd., #120, Palatine, IL 60067-3604
E-mail:Kathy Umlauf
Phone:847-991-7966
Website:http://northwestculturalcouncil.org
Prospectus: http://northwestculturalcouncil.org

"8-Inch Miniature Competition 2009"

 Fontbonne University Fine Art Gallery announces a call to artists for the "8-Inch Miniature Competition 2009", held February 6 - 28, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. Cash awards. Must be 18 years or older. Open to all 2D and 3D work, except photography and digital media. Work not to exceed 8 inches in any direction. Juried by slide or cd. $15 for first entry, $10 for additional entry. Deadline: November 14, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.fontbonne.edu/gallery or send a SASE to: Fontbonne University Fine Art Gallery, 6800 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105. Questions? Please contact Lenda Baxter-Simonic at lbaxter-simonic@fontbonne.eduor call (314) 889-1431.

11th Annual Fields Project Residency Program

11th Annual Fields Project Residency Program -- Oregon, IL - 9 Day Residency Program, 11th Annual Fields Project in the heart of the Midwest, June 20-28, 2009. Plein Air painters, Photographers, Field Sculptors, Two/Three-dimensional artists. Recipients will create artwork inspired by our scenic Rock River Valley Landscapes while experiencing rural life residing with a working farm family, bringing art and agriculture together. Prospectus online atwww.FieldsProject.com. Deadline: March 15, 2009. Email:FieldsProject@yahoo.com

Spacetaker/Amegy “Focus on Finances” Happy Hour

when: Sep 10 at 6:00pm 

location: Spacetaker Artist Resource Center, 2101 Winter Street--Studio B11 (Map) 

cost: Free!

presenter: SPACETAKER (713) 416-2633

This fall at the Artist Resource Center (ARC), Spacetaker hosts three Happy Hours designed to introduce local artists to the business aspects of making art. Kicking off a partnership with Amegy Bank, Spacetaker inaugurates its “Focus on Finances” Happy Hours, introducing artists to basic entrepreneurial practices, including financial management, asset building, mortgage shopping, and retirement planning. The “Focus on Finances” Happy Hours take place on September 10th, October 8th and November 12th from 6-7 pm at the Spacetaker ARC. From these informal, informative events, Spacetaker plans to collect feedback from participants in order to plan and design its Financial Literacy for Artists workshops for 2009. 

The first one-hour session on September 10th will consist of three 20-minute presentations on the following 

-Business/personal accounts, budgeting, money management 

-Mortgage demystification 

-Retirement options 

Spacetaker and Amegy will provide refreshments and hand-outs of the presentation for attendees. 

Following the first Happy Hour, attendees will be surveyed to assess the target subjects for the 2009 workshops. 

We hope you will participate!

CALL FOR ENTRIES ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL SUMMIT EMERGING MEDIA AWARD

Emerging Media Award - deadline September 24, 2008 Summit Emerging Media Award was created to identify the world's communication pioneers. Those pushing the bounds of the communication badlands. All forms of emerging media are explored, examined and awarded.

Eligibility:

Summit EMA is open to both individuals and companies of all sizes. Work completed after September 1, 2006 is eligible to compete. Work not yet published or is ongoing is eligible as long as 51 percent of the work was prior to September 1, 2008. Entries previously entered into another SIA competitionare eligible to compete in the EMA. Include a written translation or adaptation for entries in languages other than English.

Main Categories (click for sub-categories):

Display Advertising	Email Marketing	Internet Marketing	Websites
Social Media	Interactive Media/Advertising	Specialty	Bleeding Edge Media

Call for Entries Palm Beach Craft show (FL)

Crafts America 6th Annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show March 20 To March 22, 2009 West Palm Beach, FL Application tutorial Apply Now Application checklist SHOW The 6th annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale of American contemporary fine craft. Each year three jurors who are experts in the field are invited to jury artists to participate in the show. Only artists who were awarded an “Award of Excellence” in the previous show will be given a jury exempt status for the 2009 show. LOCATION PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 AWARDS Cash awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding work at the show. SECURITY Show security will be provided on premises both day and night; however, each artist exhibits at his or her own risk and should carry appropriate insurance. SHOW SCHEDULE March 18: Set-up day March 19: Set-up day/ Awards Judging / Preview Party March 20: 10 AM to 6 PM open to the public March 21: 10 AM to 6 PM open to the public March 22: 11 AM to 5 PM open to the public BOOTH FEES 10' x 10' $950 10' x 15' $1,425 10' x 10' corner $1,200 10' x 15' corner $1,675 Requests for 10' x 15' booths and for corner booths will be filled on a first come first served basis. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Crafts America shows are open to all craft artists who reside and work in the United States. All work to be exhibited must be well conceived and expertly executed by hand or with appropriate tools, in the U.S. Whether one-of-a-kind or limited edition, all work should reflect the individuality of the artist. CATEGORIES Only the following categories of contemporary craft are eligible: Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber Wearable, Fiber Decorative, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, and Wood. Categories not accepted: calligraphy, fine arts such as painting, photography, lithography, etc., except when incorporated into an otherwise acceptable craft category; dried flower arrangements; pressed flowers; seed and pod decorations; cut bottles and embellished objects such as painted boxes, stones, shells, buttons. Objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans are also not acceptable. ENTRY RULES The images submitted must fully reflect the work to be exhibited in the booth. An artist who works in more than one media category must submit an application in each category. If only one application is accepted, only work in that category may be exhibited. Work that represents a variety of styles within the same media can be submitted on one application - provided that the images reflect the same proportion of work as will be represented in the booth. Artists that work together may apply as one but must collaborate on each piece to be exhibited. IMAGES Each applicant must submit (5) images of the work to be shown and (1) of the booth set-up for consideration by the jury. The booth image is optional, but then a detailed description of the set-up is mandatory. IMAGES MUST BE BETWEEN 1400 PIXELS AND 2000 PIXELS AT THE LARGEST DIMENSION AT 300 DPI. Remember, to simplify the application process, it is best to apply online. If you apply and upload your images online you avoid additional fees, you have more control over your images, and you have more time to make changes before the cutoff date. JURY DECISIONS Jurors' selections are based on the level of technical skill, quality of workmanship, and originality of design as represented in the images submitted. Notification of the jury's decision for the 2008 show will be posted online at JAS and emailed by November 1, 2008. A contract and other CA forms will follow by direct mail to those accepted in the 2009 show. Crafts America reserves the right to invite up to 15% new artists to the show to balance style and content of the juried work. APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES Online applications are due by Midnight EST September 18, 2008. The non-refundable application fee is $50.00. Late applications will be accepted after the deadline until September 28, 2008. An additional late fee of $10.00 will apply. Offline applications are due by September 08, 2008. Applications can be downloaded from the Crafts America website www.craftsamericashows.com . Late offline applications will be accepted after the deadline until September 13, 2008. An additional late fee of $10.00 will apply. The non-refundable offline application fee is $50.00. In addition a $4.00 per slide ($24.00) non refundable fee for slide conversion to a digital format is required or a digital disc of all six images for a non-refundable fee of $10.00. Make all checks for offline applications payable to CRAFTS AMERICA LLC and send with your application to: Crafts America LLC Crafts America, PO Box 603,  Greens Farms, CT 06838 Or include your credit card account number, expiration date, how your name appears on the card, and we will enter your account number and submit payment for you. http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=128

Spacetaker Hosts Casting Workshop with NYC Casting Director, Julie Schubert

Spacetaker, in collaboration with Culture 365 member company Nova Arts Project, hosts NY casting director Julie Schubert in a casting workshop benefiting local professional actors.

When: Saturday September 6, 2008 9:30-12:30

Where: Spacetaker Artist Resource Center
2101 Winter Street, Studio B11 map
Houston, TX 77007

Class size: Maximum of 20 people

Cost: $75 per person for a minimum 3-hour session

To Register: http://spacetakercastingworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Class Description: Professional and aspiring actors will have the opportunity to meet with New York Casting Director, Julie Schubert. The event will begin with a brief introduction to the casting process and a Q&A (approx. 20 minutes) where actors may pose questions regarding the business of acting in film and television. Following the talkback, each actor will workshop actual film or television material with Ms. Schubert, getting constructive feedback on their technique and the audition process. Ms. Schubert will provide these scenes for the actors in advance*, matching the actors with material suited specifically to them. Each workshop will be videotaped and following the event (within 24 hours), actors will receive a Quicktime file of their work. Finally, each actor will have a private 3-5 minute interview with Ms. Schubert, where they will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding their career, headshot, resume, etc.

*All actors will need to submit one copy of their picture and resume prior to the workshop in order for Ms. Schubert to properly assign their workshop scenes. Please either email materials to julie.schubert@gmail.com or drop off at Spacetaker's offices at 2101 Winter Street. (Call ahead 713-868-1839 to schedule a drop-off time.)

Biography for Julie Schubert: Ms. Schubert has been working in the casting industry in New York for quite some time. She has had the good fortune to work with many esteemed directors and casting directors: with Ellen Lewis on "The Devil Wears Prada" and on Martin Scorsese's "The Departed," and with Juliet Taylor on Sydney Pollack's "The Interpreter" and a number of Woody Allen films. Ms. Schubert recently wrapped casting on the film adaptation of the best selling novel "Confessions of a Shopaholic", as well as "The Taking of Pelham 1:23," starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Ms. Schubert is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1575638/

BOX 13 Site Specific Call for Art

Deadline: August 27, 2008

Disturbance of Distance, an exploration of site- specific installations in the BOX, will show a hand full of Houston and Austin artists pushing the bounds of our BOX. The exhibition will open November 15, 2008. Artists are invited to schedule an appointment to visit the BOX to review the space. Architectural floor plans and pictures are online atwww.box13artspace.com/thespace.htm [soon to come].

For application information please visit www.box13arts pace.com 

Grantmakers in Film + Media Call for Sessions

Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) will present a day-long seminar on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana in advance of the Council on Foundations Winter Conference for Family Foundations taking place February 1-3, 2009.

Following GFEM's Philanthropy and Media mini- summit held during the May, Council on Foundations Leadership Summit, we were asked by many funders to provide the basics of media funding. Our seminar title and theme, "START HERE," captures what we want to achieve: providing the funding community with workshops that build on past and current best- practices in media funding and equips funders with the knowledge and tools to further their program goals.

The seminar aims to help novice media funders learn how to make solid judgments about what media to support and how to do it well. We also want to demonstrate how to use media to further program goals-even if a funder didn't support the creation of it. For the seasoned funders, we'd like to offer opportunities to learn about the gaps in media funding that would build on their previous support. In both cases, we are hoping the proposed sessions will spark new thinking, generate innovation, and foster more diverse, open, and independent media systems.

For submission procedures please visit GFEM.ORG 

from HAA

Downtown Austin Alliance Request for Proposals

Deadline: September 24, 2008

The Downtown Austin Alliance is issuing a Request for Proposals to artists and artist teams interested in creating unique, durable artwork to serve as bike racks at three specific right-of-way locations along Congress Avenue. Artists and artist groups will be chosen based on a wide range of ideas, but there are several fundamental aims of the project that the selected artists/artist teams should keep in mind while designing artwork for the site. These include the importance of: high aesthetic merit of the work, functionality as a bike rack, able to support and secure at least two bikes, overall safety of the design and low degree of maintenance of the work.

An Artist Information meeting will be held on Thursday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Austin Alliance offices: 211 E 7th Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room. We will discuss the project, answer questions and tour potential installation sites. We encourage you to use public transportation, walk or ride bicycles to the meeting. Free parking is also available in the DAA garage, located on 7th St. between Brazos and San Jacinto.

For complete application information please visit http://downtownaustin.com/ 

from HAA

Music Archiving and Preservation Project

The Grammy Foundation Grant Program is looking for Archiving and Preservation Projects: The foundation awards grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas. The Archiving and Preservation area has two funding categories: Preservation Implementation grants of between $10,000 and $40,000 each; and Planning, Assessment, and/or Consultation grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 each.

www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Foundation/Grants/ 

from HAA

Richard Riley Award to Honor Schools That Serve as Centers of Community

The American Architectural Foundation, in partnership with the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, invites nominations for the Richard Riley Award, which honors K-12 schools that serve as centers of community, demonstrate innovative design ideas, and help to promote student achievement. Sometimes referred to as "community learning centers," schools that serve as centers of community provide an array of social, civic, recreational, and artistic opportunities to the broader community, often clustering educational and municipal buildings together. These additional services and opportunities often improve student achievement and help maximize local tax dollars. The award program is open to all existing public elementary and secondary schools in the United States. A $10,000 prize will be awarded to the winning school.

Visit the award program's Web site at www.archfoundation.org for further information and to download the award application form. 

from HAA

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Offers Support for Graduate Education

The purpose of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships  for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. A fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The fine and performing arts are included.

Thirty fellowships are awarded each year. Each year of the program, the fellow will receive a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the fellow. Visit the program's Web site for complete guidelines www.pdsoros.org 

from HAA

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2009 National Grant Competition

Deadline: September 5, 2008

The foundation's grantmaking program seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded; no grant request should exceed $65,000.

In order to be considered eligible for a grant, an organization must meet the following criteria: the organization must have current nonprofit or public status and have been in existence for two or more years as of the date of the application; the organization must have maintained fiscal accountability; the organization must operate an instructional literacy program that has been in existence for at least two years and includes one or more of the following components: literacy for adults, parent education, pre- literacy or literacy instruction for children pre-k to grade three, and intergenerational literacy activities (Parent and Child Together time or P.A.C.T. time).

Complete program guidelines, application, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions are available at www.b arbarabushfoundation.com 

from HAA

Maternal Legends: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books

Maternal Legends: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books
December 5, 2008 - January 3, 2009
23 Sandy Gallery, Portland, Oregon

THEME - Maternal Legends. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, stories, histories, legends, legacies. What did we learn from our mothers and their mothers and their mothers? What are the stories that have been passed down through the generations? How did the women in our family shape who we are today? Let’s explore and celebrate our Maternal Legends through the magic of artist books.

MEDIA - This exhibit is open to book arts related artworks created as either edition or one-of-a-kind. Artist books, sculptural books, book objects, altered books, zines or broadsides are encouraged. Any medium, any style. Broadsides must be framed behind acrylic (not glass) and ready to hang.

JUROR - This exhibit will be juried by Cara List, the Art and Art History Librarian at the University of Oregon’s Architecture and Allied Arts Library. As the curator of the Artists’ Book Collection, she teaches extensively with artists’ books. Cara received her MFA in painting from the School of Visual Arts in New York, where she worked and exhibited for a number of years, before getting a Masters in Information Science at the University of Michigan.

PURCHASE PRIZE - One artwork chosen by the jurors will be awarded a purchase prize. That work will be purchased and donated to the artist book collection at the University of Oregon.

ONLINE CATALOG - The Gallery will publish an online catalog on the Gallery web site, which will remain for at least one year following the exhibit. The online catalog will include one photo of each piece along with all the pertinent information about the book. Our past online catalogs continue to draw visitors. We recently sold a book from the Sense and Sensuality show, which happened over a year ago.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY - We feel very strongly that artist books need to be handled to be fully appreciated. White cotton gloves, hand wipes and a viewing table will be provided for customers wishing to experience the entire book. All customer viewings will be supervised. No enclosed cases will be available, but the Gallery will be staffed at all times. If your book is an edition you are welcome to send a display copy. We will contact you for shipping of a fresh copy for any sales.

SALES - All artworks entered in this exhibition must be for sale. All work is sold on consignment. The Gallery keeps 40% of the sale price. The artist receives 60% of the sale price. Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the close of the show. Keep in mind that this show is up during December, a prime gift-buying opportunity. Not that this should affect your creativity, but less expensive books sell better as quick gifts.

ENTRIES - A maximum of three artworks may be submitted per artist. Entries must be received at the Gallery no later than OCTOBER 24, 2008. This year we have made a big change in our jury process. Unfortunately, jurying from the actual book just became too cumbersome. Maternal Legends jury selection will be made from JPGs submitted either online or via mail on CD. Artists accepted for the exhibition will be notified via email. The curators reserve the right to decline any accepted artwork upon delivery if condition or quality are other than represented in the electronic entry.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR WORK - You may submit up to three photographs for each piece you are entering in this show. We are well aware that artist books are very difficult to photograph well, but it can be done. You might consider hiring a professional photographer to shoot your photographs. Remember, your photographs will be used not only for jurying the show, but they will also remain on the online catalog for over a year. Put your best foot forward as you never know who might notice your artwork.

PREPARING YOUR IMAGES FOR ENTRY - Name your files as yourlastname-1-a.jpg, yourlastname-1-b.jpg, yourlastname-1-c.jpg, yourlastname-2-a.jpg, etc. Your last name is followed by the artwork number which corresponds with the entry number on the online entry form. The a, b or c letter are the additional view of book number 1, 2 or 3. Remember you can submit up to three views of each of three books. These additional views of each book are optional, send extra photos if you feel your book cannot be adequately represented with one photograph. You could be submitting up to nine images total.

Please submit JPG images. All JPGs must be 72 ppi sized to 400 pixels in the longest direction.

ARTIST STATEMENT - The entry form for this show will ask you for an artist statement about each piece you are submitting. Please keep your statements to less than 200 words per piece.

FEES - A $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to three artworks must accompany each submission. When entering online you will pay via Paypal or any major credit card. The Entry Form will have complete instructions.

SHIPPING - All shipping and shipping insurance costs for artwork to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. Make sure your shipping box is sturdy enough to reuse for return shipping. Prepaid return postage and a pre-addressed mailing label must accompany all artwork. Our preferred carrier is FedEx, ground or air. No cash payments for return shipping and no COD’s.

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS - Artists residing outside of the United States are welcome to enter this exhibition. The exhibition entry fee of $25 must be paid in US funds. Return shipping of artwork will be handled via the carrier of your choice but you must provide pre-paid, ready-to-ship shipping labels and customs documents.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE - The Gallery shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artwork while in Gallery’s possession. The Gallery shall be strictly liable to the artist for their loss or damage (except for loss due to earthquake, flood or damage resulting from flaws inherent in the Artwork), to the full value artist would have received from Gallery if the artwork had been sold.

AGREEMENT - By submitting artwork, the artist agrees that images of selected artwork can be used to promote the show including publicity, catalogs and web site promotions. Copyright credit will be given to the artist. Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this Call for Entries and the attached Entry Form.

TO SUBMIT ONLINE - See instructions at the end of this page. Online submissions are fun and easy!

TO SUBMIT VIA MAIL - We greatly prefer that you submit your entry online. However, if you can’t, you can submit the old fashioned way. Download the PDF Entry Form for mail submissions.

DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER 24, 2008 - Deadline for submissions
NOVEMBER 7, 2008 - Announcement of accepted entries
NOVEMBER 28, 2008 - Artwork Due at Gallery
DECEMBER 5, 2008 - Exhibition Opens
DECEMBER 5, 2008 - First Friday Opening Reception, 6-9pm. Please join us if you are in the area.
JANUARY 3, 2008 - Exhibition closes and all artwork will be returned or held for pickup

THE BORING, BUT NECESSARY LEGAL STUFF - Representations and Warranties of Artist. Artist hereby represents and warrants to Gallery that she or he is the creator of the Artwork; and is the owner of all rights to the Artwork and their use as granted to Gallery in this Agreement, and has not assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered the same; that the Artwork is original; and she or he has the full power to enter into this agreement and to make the grants herein contained. Artist further warrants that the Artwork does not, in whole or in part, infringe upon any copyright or violate any right to privacy or other personal or property right whatsoever, and does not contain any matter of a libelous or scandalous nature and/or any matter otherwise contrary to law. Artist hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Gallery harmless from any and all claims, including but not limited to, all third party claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, losses, costs, damages (direct, indirect or consequential), attorney’s fees and expenses Gallery might sustain or incur as a result of Gallery’s participation in this Agreement.

CONTACT LAURA AT 23 SANDY WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Phone: 503-927-4409
Email: 23sandygallery@gmail.

TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY ONLINE - Once you have digested all of the information on this page you may submit online using our Online Entry Form.

Thank you for your interest in Maternal Legends! We look forward to seeing your work.

Aspen Shortsfest Announces 2009 Call For Entries

Aspen Shortsfest 2009
Deadline: November 1 and December 15, 2008
April 1-5, 2009

entry form

Entry fee is $45

Aspen Shortsfest invites submissions of live-action, documentary and animation short films and videos for the 18th annual edition of its Oscar-qualifying competitive showcase. Aspen Shortsfest 2009 will be held April 1-5, 2009.

Entries will be accepted beginning September 1, 2008. Early bird entry (reduced entry fee) deadline is November 1, 2008. Regular entry deadline is December 15, 2008. Instructions for entering are available online at www.aspenfilm.org.

A jury of noted film professionals will award more than $20,000 in cash plus other prizes. Winners in live-action and animation categories may also qualify for Academy Award consideration. In recent years, several Aspen Shortsfest award-winners have garnered Oscar Awards or nominations (THE DANISH POET, ERAMOS POCOS, BADGERED, GOD SLEEPS IN RWANDA, OUR TIME IS UP, WASP, TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT, 7:35 IN THE MORNING and SQUASH among others).

Widely recognized as one of the world's premiere showcases for short film and video, Aspen Shortsfest offers an intimate international forum attended by emerging artists, established film professionals, journalists, buyers, bookers and film-loving audiences from the U.S. and abroad. Says Shortsfest alumni Jason Reitman (director, JUNO), "One of my favorite film festivals in the world. Young filmmakers often ask me where to send their shorts, and I always say Aspen."

In addition to the international competition screenings, highlights of the five-day event include tributes, retrospectives, panels and workshops. A MasterWorks panel, famous industry-wide for its makeup of high-profile guests, shares insights that contribute to the mentoring element of Shortsfest. Other special programs like Planet Cinema and Director Spotlight provide a more in-depth look at the artistry of a filmmaker, film genre or country.

A presentation of Aspen Film, Aspen Shortsfest is made possible in part by the Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Colorado Council on the Arts, the City of Aspen and Town of Snowmass Village. For more information on Aspen Film and its year-round programs, contact (970) 925-6882 or visit www.aspenfilm.org. 

Matt reading at the artist SPEAKeasy

Call for Entries--Green Works Houston

DEADLINE October 17th by 5PM (Installation-Ready Work ONLY)

AIA Houston, HAF, and USGBC Houston are looking for boards, models, publications, and manuscripts of built projects, case studies, new ideas, concept design, and research to include in an upcoming exhibition on green building in Houston. This exhibit is intended to inform and inspire both the general public as well as those in the design and construction industry. Submissions must be in the Houston area. The exhibition will be juried by a panel of regional experts. A publication will accompany the exhibit with articles on Houston’s green resources and initiatives.

visit AIA's official website and click on Green Wo