Artist Opportunities from the North Carolina Arts Council

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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

Society for the Arts in Healthcare
Johnson & Johnson, working in partnership with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, seeks to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families and caregivers. Johnson & Johnson/Society for the Arts in Healthcare grants are for a total of $60,000 each over a period of three years. To be eligible for consideration, grant applicants must be a current member of Society for the Arts in Healthcare, located in the U.S. or Canada and a nonprofit organization or a governmental agency.

Deadline: October 15
For more information: Visit www.thesah.org for guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Literary Arts

Bellwether Prize for Unpublished Manuscripts
The Bellwether Prize supports the writing and publication of serious literary fiction addressing issues of social justice in culture and human relations, underlining the political power of literature. In addition to the $25,000 cash prize, the award guarantees publication of the winning novel by a major U.S. publishing house. The publishing partner for the 2009–2010 prize is Algonquin.

Deadline: October 2
For more information: Download an application at www.bellwetherprize.org or contact National Writers United Service Organization, 113 University Pl., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003-4527.

Visual Artists

Discovery Place, Charlotte
Discovery Place is seeking applications from state, local and regional artists to engage in projects throughout the facility as part of the current renovation. Discovery Place is re-inventing its visitor experience, filling the Museum with all new science and technology exhibits and interactive displays that present science in a topical and contemporary way. Artists are invited to participate and collaborate in the renovation process.

Deadline: August 31
For more information: Contact John Leonard at johnl@discoveryplace.org for a full prospectus and application. No phone calls.

Artspace Artists Association, Raleigh
The Artspace Artists Association is an organization for artists working together to promote growth of individual artists, to provide an environment of interaction with other artists and with the public and to foster the mission of Artspace. Professional artists interested in becoming a member of the Artspace Artist Association must be juried in.

Deadline: September 1
For more information and to apply: Visit www.artspacenc.org/artistassoc_main.html for details and prospectus.

The Fifth Annual BookOpolis, Asheville
Asheville BookWorks invites artists working in print or the book form to submit up to two pieces for exhibition in the Fifth Annual BookOpolis. BookWorks is seeking broadsides, prints and artists' books, both editioned and one-of-a-kind.

Deadline: September 18
For more information: Visit www.ashevillebookworks.com for entry guidelines, eligibility details and all exhibition information and updates.

N.C. State Fair
The prospectus is now available for the juried exhibition for fine artists and photographers at the 2009 N.C. State Fair. The exhibition is open to all N.C. residents with original works of art in the specified media completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the N.C. State Fair. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Deadline: September 25
For more information: Visit www.ncstatefair.org (pdf file) or contact Tamar Harris-Warren at ncartsuper@msn.com or (919) 389-4217.

Charlotte Art League
The Art Beyond Sight 2009 exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. Artists both sighted and visually impaired may create tactile and multi-sensory works of art expressly so that blind and visually impaired people can actively explore them. All work must be original and not previously exhibited in a Charlotte Art League show during the past year or previously exhibited in a Charlotte Art League judged or juried show.

Deadline: September 27
For more information: Download a prospectus at www.charlotteartleague.org (pdf file).

Downtown Arts District Sidewalk Painting Festival, Pittsburg, Kan.
The Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation in Pittsburg, Kansas, requests submissions from professional artists for a juried sidewalk painting event on October 17. Accepted artists are invited to create artwork on downtown arts district sidewalks. All artists receive an equal workspace and six-hour time limit to complete work. Artists supply sidewalk chalk or other pre-approved material. Lodging discounts available. Cash prizes will be awarded. Rain cancels the event.

Deadline: September 27
For more information: Contact Erin Sims at info@colonialfox.org or (620) 235-0622 for an application.

Artspace, Raleigh (Emerging Artist-in-Residence Program)
Artspace's Emerging Artist-in-Residence Program provides emerging visual artists residing in North Carolina time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. The six-month residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. A $25 application fee applies.

Deadline: October 1
For more information: Visit www.artspacenc.org/regional_artist.html or contact Lia Newman at lnewman@artspacenc.org or (919) 821-2787.

Artspace, Raleigh (Summer Artist-in-Residence Program)
Artspace's Summer Artist-in-Residence Program provides an established artist with a brief studio opportunity to work on a specific project while also teaching two classes as part of the Summer Arts Program. The residency culminates in a six-week exhibition of the artist's work in Gallery One at Artspace. A $25 application fee applies.

Deadline: October 1
For more information: Visit www.artspacenc.org/summer_artist.html or contact Lia Newman at lnewman@artspacenc.org or (919) 821-2787.

The City of Alexandria, Va.
The City of Alexandria, Va., seeks to commission public art for the Charles Houston Recreation Center. The call is open to all artists or design groups. The purpose of the public art project is to honor and memorialize Charles Hamilton Houston and to recognize the historical importance of the former Parker-Gray High School to the community which surrounds the Center. The project's overarching theme is "Education and Civil Rights."

Deadline: October 1
For more information: Visit www.alexandriava.gov or contact Dominic Lackey at dominic.lackey@alexandriava.gov or (703) 838-4946, ext. 600.

The City of Bowie, Md.
The City of Bowie, Md., is seeking artists for two public art projects: a kinetic sculpture ($80,000) and a large working sundial ($100,000). Artists nationwide may apply for one or both projects.

Deadline: October 1
For more information: Visit www.cityofbowie.org and click on "Call to artists to design artwork for the new City Hall" or contact Annette Esterheld at aesterheld@cityofbowie.org or (301) 575-5601.

Arts Council of Carteret County, Morehead City
Carolina Artist Studio Gallery and the Arts Council of Carteret County present the 5th N.C. Juried ClayArts Show during the month of November. The ClayArts show is open to all ceramists and potters ages 18 and older residing in N.C. All work must be original, wheel thrown, hand built, slab rolled or sculptural. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Deadline: Photos or JPGs due October 2
For more information: Visit www.carolinaartiststudio.com or call (252) 726-7550.

Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, Va.
Pandora's Box juried exhibition is an exhibition requiring artists to create work based on the theme of "Pandora's Box"—the vessel carried by the Greek mythological character, Pandora. The submitted work must be based on a container form and the maximum dimension of the container cannot exceed 12 inches in any one direction. The work inside the container may exceed 12 inches. Pandora's Box will run Dec. 10–Jan. 10, 2010.

Deadline: October 5
For more information: Visit www.torpedofactory.org (pdf file) for a prospectus or call (703) 838-4565 x 4 or email targetgallery@torpedofactory.org.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Wounded in Action: An Exhibition of Orthopedic Advancements in Art is open to artists in three categories: military personnel and their families, orthopaedic surgeons and injured civilians or other artists. The exhibition will take place March 2010 at the Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, La.

Deadline: October 15
For more information: Visit www.woundedinactionart.org or contact Sandra Gordon at gordon@aaos.org or (847) 384-4030.

Filmmakers

Transvideo Studios, Mountain View, Calif.
Transvideo Studios helps filmmakers achieve their goals through their In-Kind Matching Grants Program. Filmmakers in the process of seeking funding may apply for a matching grant from Transvideo Studios in advance. Once approved, Transvideo Studios will provide the filmmaker a Letter of Support, outlining their interest in the project. Filmmakers with production or post-production funding may apply to the program and have those funds "matched" in value with equipment use and services.

Deadline: Applications are processed on a rolling basis and are reviewed by Transvideo Studios experienced staff of producers. Filmmakers will be notified of the status of the application within 2 to 4 weeks.
For more information: www.transvideo.com/about/matching-grants

The Boston Latino International Film Festival
The Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF) is pleased to announce the call for entries for feature films, documentaries and shorts. BLIFFs 8th annual festival will take place over two weekends in November. Completed U.S. and international films may be submitted.

Deadline: August 28 (regular), September 4 (late)
For more information: bliff.org/submissions.html

Miami International Film Festival
The Miami International Film Festival has presented films from more than 50 countries, including 250 East Coast, U.S. and world premieres, scores of Oscar winners and nominees and many international prizewinners. Seven categories are open for submission.

Deadline: September 13 (regular), October 18 (late)
For more information: www.miamifilmfestival.com

Cine Sin Fin, Los Angeles, Calif.
A La Brava Producciones Revolucionarias, Inc., announces a call for entries for the "Cine Sin Fin: 15th Annual East L.A. Chicana/o Film Festival." Full length and/or short film or video projects in all genres are accepted.

Deadline: September 16
For more information: Visit www.alabrava.com, email cinesinfin@gmail.com or call (323) 265-2344.

The Fledgling Fund, New York, N.Y.

The Fledgling Fund supports innovative media projects that can play critical roles in igniting social change. The primary focus of The Fledgling Fund's creative media initiative is outreach and community engagement. Projects that wish to be considered for funding must submit a letter of inquiry using an online form as a first step in the application process. From these initial inquiries, smaller pools of applicants are invited to submit a full application.

Deadline: September 30 (initial letter of inquiry)
For more information: www.thefledglingfund.org/media/application-process.html

Film Independent's 2010 Directors Lab, Los Angeles, Calif.
Designed to help directors who are prepping their feature films, the Directors Lab is an intensive eight-week program running in Los Angeles each winter in which Lab Fellows workshop scenes from their features. Film Independent provides Lab Fellows with camera and sound packages to shoot their scenes. Additionally, Fellows receive mentorship from established directors and other industry professionals. The Directors Lab is sponsored by Kodak.

Deadline: October 5
For more information: www.filmindependent.org/fellowships/filmmaker_labs/directors_lab

Previous Listings

Listed below are previous postings that are still active with links to our Artist Opportunities archives page. You may check the archives page at any time to review all Artist Opportunities that have been posted to date.

Carrboro Film Festival
Deadlines: August 28 (early) and September 21 (late)

Ohio Arts Council
Deadline: August 28

The Raleigh Convention Center
Deadline: August 31

SlowArt, Hudson, New York
Deadline: August 31

The Town of Chapel Hill
Deadline: August 31

Ventura Art Festival, Ventura, California
Deadline: August 31

Anderbo.com
Deadline: September 1

Artspace Artists Association, Raleigh
Deadline: September 1

Cape Fear Studios, Fayetteville
Deadline: Digital entries are due September 1

Carolina's Got Art!, Charlotte
Deadline: September 1

Connor Meigs Art Award
Deadline: September 1

Matthews Chamber of Commerce
Deadline: September 1