Artist Opportunities
The N.C. Arts Council is pleased to share the following opportunities for artists that have recently been submitted to us. Please contact the organization listed if you have any questions.
The Arts Council does not endorse or recommend any specific opportunities, but provides this list for information only. We encourage artists to research each opportunity thoroughly before applying. Artist opportunities may be submitted to jennifer.huggins@ncdcr.gov.
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General Artist Opportunities
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
This is your last chance to participate in 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun! The next deadline is June 30 for the August 14 event.
Visual artists can sell their work and there is no cost to participate. At most sites artists retain 100 percent of their sales. Artists are responsible for providing their own tables, tents and displays.
Deadline: June 30 for August event
For more information: www.ncarts.org/2ndsaturdays
General Artist Opportunities
I-Park Foundation, East Haddam, Conn.
Thanatopolis, an alternative memorial park/space in the advanced conceptual phase of its development, is looking for works that incorporate the long-term goal of the project, which is to re-imagine our cultural and personal relationship to death, memory and memorialization. I-Park is accepting proposals in the following disciplines: music composition and sound sculpture; visual arts and environmental sculpture; theater, choreography and performance art; landscape and garden design; architecture; and landscape architecture. Selected projects will be presented at the Thanatopolis exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 2, and will receive a creative fee for their work.
Deadline: July 5
For more information: Visit http://www.i-park.org/Thanos.html or contact Agnes Miyuki at thanatopolis@gmail.com.
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County
The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County is accepting applications for the Regional Artist Project Grant. The grant provides up to $1,500 in financial support to committed, individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists. The grant is designed to award projects that will advance the applicant’s career and is open to emerging and established artists in Franklin, Johnston, Vance, Warren and Wake counties.
Deadline: September 15
For more information: Visit www.unitedarts.org and click the “Grants to Individuals” link or call (919) 839-1498, ext. 301.
Literary Artists
Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, Tempe, Ariz.
Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary journal of scholarship, creative work and personal essays. Frontiers seeks creative writing that critically engages issues of gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality and place. The journal is interested in all kinds of creative work from poetry to short fiction to personal essays.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: http://shprs.clas.asu.edu/frontiers/call_for_creative_writing
Whispering Prairie Press, Prairie Village, Kan.
The 2010 Poetry, Flash Fiction and Essay Writing Contest is open to all writers age 18 and older. All work must be the author's original work. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: Visit http://www.kansascityvoices.com/ or e-mail info@kansascityvoices.com.
The Frost Place, Franconia, N.H.
The Frost Place invites applications for a six- to eight-week residency in poet Robert Frost's former farmhouse. The resident poet will have the opportunity to give a series of pubic readings across the region, including at Dartmouth College and St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. An honorarium of $1,000 will be given.
Deadline: July 2
For more information: http://frostplace.org/html/residentpoetapp.html
Greensboro Playwrights Forum
The Greensboro Playwrights Forum, a program of the City Arts Drama Center of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, is accepting submissions for its biannual An Evening of Short Plays. Plays must be 30 pages or less in standard format and the author must be a member of the Greensboro Playwrights Forum.
Deadline: July 15
For more information: Visit http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/programs/cityarts/drama/GPF.htm or call (336) 335-6426.
SPARKcon, Raleigh (PoetrySPARK)
PoetrySPARK is seeking local poets, novice or professional, to participate in a series of literary events during the SPARKcon festival Friday, Sept 17, through Sunday, Sept. 19. This year’s poetrySPARK will feature readings (including a poetry slam and an “After Dark” event), workshops, panel discussions and more.
Deadline: August 1
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/poetryspark/
Art Soup, Wilmington
Between the Lines Poetry Festival is accepting submissions of poems and prose for the festival to take place Saturday, Sept. 18, at Bottega Gallery in downtown Wilmington. Writers may submit one to four poems and a two-sentence bio to info@art-soup.org. Selected poets are encouraged to read their poems at the festival.
Deadline: August 1
For more information: Visit http://www.art-soup.org/art_soup_009.htm, e-mail info@art-soup.org or call (910) 620-2047.
Visual Artists
Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, Tempe, Ariz.
Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies seeks art submissions that critically engage issues of gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality and place. The journal is seeking all kinds of creative work; however, the art must photograph well in black and white or color. The images could serve as cover art and/or as part of an art essay.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: Visit http://shprs.clas.asu.edu/frontiers/call_for_art or email frontiers@asu.edu.
Dott Art Gallery, Mechanicsville, Va.
Dott Art Gallery invites all artists to enter Footprints & Impacts: Traces of Humanity on Nature, Places or People Monday, July 5, through Saturday, July 31. All two- or three-dimensional art that meets the guidelines will be considered by the juror. Cash prizes will be awarded. Dott Art Gallery will donate 10 percent of all entry fees to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research (www.tristatebird.org) to benefit the clean-up efforts taking place in the Gulf Coast region where the oil disaster is affecting humans and wildlife.
Deadline: June 26
For more information: Visit dottartgallery.com or e-mail Donna Roberts.
SPARKcon, Raleigh
Artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals to create installations in PODS (portable on-demand storage) units. Artists will be able to work at the PODS facility prior to the event, and the units will be on display at SPARKcon Friday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 19.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/artspark/call-for-talent
SPARKcon, Raleigh (PhotoSPARK)
PhotoSPARK is looking for photographers of all types for the first ever photoSPARK gallery. The gallery will feature both traditional printed and framed work as well as digitally displayed images and will be on exhibition during the SPARKcon festival Friday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 19.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/artspark/call-for-talent
SPARKcon, Raleigh (ArtSPARK)
The ArtSPARK Gallery will feature juried two- and three-dimensional artwork based on the theme of ignite/extinguish. Local artists will be featured in various storefronts, windows and empty spaces along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh during the SPARKcon festival Friday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 19.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/artspark/call-for-talent
SPARKcon, Raleigh (BazaarSPARK)
BazaarSPARK is a collection of artisans, food, art and fashion vendors selling their wares at an outdoor market Saturday, Sept. 18, during SPARKcon. Interested vendors should submit an application by July 1.
Deadline: July 1
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark/call-for-talent
Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir
Artists are invited to participate in the Porch Sale at Caldwell Arts Council Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17. Original art, pottery, paintings, sketches, older works both framed and unframed, and art supplies that artists no longer need can be sold during the Porch Sale with 50 percent of proceeds benefitting the Caldwell Arts Council.
Deadline: July 9
For more information: Visit www.caldwellarts.com or contact Caldwell Arts Council at office@caldwellarts.com or (828) 754-2486.
Town of Cary
The Town of Cary is now accepting applications for exhibitions in 2010–2011 solo and group art exhibition opportunities at Page Walker Arts and History Center, Jordan Hall Arts Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application.
Deadline: August 1
For more information: www.townofcary.org
Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, Lake George, Colo.
The Blossom Art of Flowers fine art competition was conceived to recognize, promote and reward excellence in floral art. The exhibition has one of the most lucrative cash pools of any fine art exhibition world-wide with $65,000 in total awards, including a $25,000 Best in Show prize. Approximately 100 entries will be featured in the premier exhibition at the Naples (Fla.) Museum of Art in February 2011.
Deadline: August 31 (early), September 30 (late)
For more information: http://www.blossomartcompetition.com
Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh
The Junior League of Raleigh and Visual Art Exchange present Down Home: Portraits of the Old North State, a juried art exhibition Thursday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 24. Artists may enter up to two pieces exploring this year's theme. This exhibit is open to all two-dimensional artwork, excluding photography, by living Carolina artists.
Deadline: September 3
For more information: http://carolinacolor.wordpress.com
Allied Artists of America, New York, N.Y.
The Allied Artists of America 97th Annual National Exhibition is open to all artists working in oil, water media, pastels, graphics and sculpture. Medals and cash prizes totaling $24,000 will be awarded. The exhibition will be held Friday, Nov. 12, through Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Deadline: September 13
For more information: Visit http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/prospectus.htm or contact Annie Patt at annie_patt@yahoo.com.
Filmmakers
Public Broadcasting Service
POV, public television's premier showcase for independent nonfiction film and video, seeks programs from all perspectives to showcase in its annual national PBS series. All subjects, styles and lengths are welcome. Each year, POV brings 14 to 16 new films to public television viewers. The summer series and year-round specials push the boundaries of nonfiction television with work from emerging and established filmmakers that reflects the range and diversity of American voices — viewpoints that enrich, enlarge, challenge and refine our experience of the world.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: http://www.pbs.org/pov/filmmakers
Sundance Documentary Fund
Sundance is now accepting proposals for the fall 2010 round. Projects of contemporary social relevance that explore critical issues of our time are encouraged to be submitted. Proposals are evaluated on artful storytelling, stylistic innovation, subject relevance and potential for social engagement.
Deadline: July 7
For more information: http://www.sundance.org
Alexandria Film Festival, Va.
The fourth annual Alexandria Film Festival is soliciting entries from U.S. and international filmmakers. Three cash prizes will be awarded to top films at the festival: Best of Show ($500), Jury Prize ($300) and Audience Award ($200). Accepted film genres include narrative features, documentaries, shorts and animation. The festival will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 7.
Deadline: July 15 (early), August 1 (regular), and August 15 (late)
For more information: Visit http://www.alexandriafilm.org or contact the Alexandria Commission for the Arts at (703) 746-5588 or aca@alexandria.gov.
Camden International Film Festival
The Camden International Film Festival is committed to supporting and generating interest in independent documentary films. The festival is open to all documentary films of any length that tell a good story. Films that push the artistic boundaries of the form and films that shed light on the important issues in the world today are encouraged. The 2010 festival is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 3, in Camden, Maine.
Deadline: July 15 (late), August 1 (extended)
For more information: http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/submissions
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, Calif.
The Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival is now accepting shorts and feature length documentary films for consideration for the 2011 festival to take place Friday, March 4, through Sunday, March 6. This festival is the only documentary festival named to “The 25 Coolest Film Festivals of 2009” by MovieMaker magazine.
Deadline: July 31 (early), August 27 (regular), September 3 (late)
For more information: http://www.sebastopolfilmfestival.org
Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles
The 2010 Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles, set for Wednesday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 12, is dedicated to showcasing the best in independent cinema in the heart of the world's entertainment capital.
Deadline: August 1
For more information: http://www.dffla.com/films.php
SPARKcon, Raleigh (FilmSPARK)
Filmmakers are invited to submit original short films for the 2010 filmSPARK screening. This year’s film categories are What’s So Funny (comedic shorts), What’s Up, Doc (documentary shorts) and What’s Happening (animated and effects-driven shorts).
Deadline: August 13
For more information: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/filmspark/call-for-talent
Previous Listings
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