December 2011

If you live in  Silver Spring or Bethesda, two of MoCo's Arts & Entertainment districts, you may qualify for an income tax benefit. 

  To qualify for the artist income tax benefit, you must at least meet three minimum criteria:

• Own or rent residential property within Montgomery County,
• Create artistic work within the A&E District, AND
• Have generated income from the sale or performance of art within the boundaries of the A&E District.

Did you make it to the Blogger Brunch on Friday?

I hope so because our packed house of 50 participants got up close and personal with six primo Parent Bloggers of the Great Washington region. Bloggers let us in on how to connect with them and areas of interest and concerns. some of the take-aways we heard were:

Make it personal. Mass emails often get deleted unopened. If you want to connect with a blogger who might be able to help you reach a new audience, then CONNECT.

1. Do your RESEARCH: Read their blog, find out about interest, look for shared core values. Second, Start a Relationship. Don't just blast them with a press release. Send a personalized email demonstrating your familiarity with their blog style and topics. You're creating what might be a long and fruitful friendship, not a one-night-stand affair.
2. Keep it short and to the point: your email should be concise--use bullets. Include a link back to a press kit with photos on your website.
3. Send tickets? If you do make it clear you are offering them X number of tickets for this day/time. Some bloggers may not be able to accept your tickets, so don't be bummed by that. It's ok.
4. Timing is everything: Are you busy these days? Well, parents bloggers are really busy too, so don't be surprised if they can't make your Saturday event, when you only tell them on Thursday. Just like any media contact, give them at least 2 weeks advanced notice.
5. Parent Tool Kit: Make a toolkit for parents on your website that is fun and informative with lots of pictures. Some children need extra preparation before going someplace new. Show them your building inside and out. Tell parents about specialty offerings like: gluten free snacks, nursing stations, quiet rooms, performances for children with special needs. This will be your ambassador to a new generation of cultural patrons so spend some time with it and make it fun.

Click hereto learn about this event. Click here to see what blogger, Justice Fergie has to say about the Blogger Brunch. Click here to read interviews with our six bloggers.

Bowen McCauley Dance (BMD) is an Arlington based non-profit organization with a mission to introduce people of all ages to the joy of dance. BMD's founder, Lucy Bowen McCauley, is calling upon local bands to submit their music for consideration to be included in the 2012 performance schedule. One chosen musical group will later perform its song live with Bowen McCauley Dance (BMD) during the spring 2012 performance of "Lucy's Local Playlist" performance on May 11-12, 2012 at Synetic Theater in Arlington, Virginia.  
  To enter the Lucy's Local Playlist Contest, musicians should submit the name of their song, a brief biography, and contact information.      Songs may be entered in any of the following musical categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, R&B, Hip Hop, Alternative, Punk, Metal, Techno, Post-Rock and Alt-Country. 
 

The submission deadline is December 20, 2011. Submission information can be found at: www.bmdc.org/how-to-submit.

For additional information or to schedule an interview with Lucy Bowen McCauley I can be reached at gineenglenn@hotmail.com  or by phone at:

(240) 342-6336.

Enoch Pratt Free Library seeks Assistant Web Manager/Web Programmer  http://baltimoreculturejobsplus.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/enoch-pratt-free-library-seeks-assistant-web-manager-web-programmer/  Under the supervision of the Pratt Web Manager, the Lead Web Programmer works in a web team to create new and enhance 15 existing websites for the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Assists the Web Manager in managing projects. Has an aesthetic eye, innovative mind, and a passion for delivering compelling user experience. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Two years experience in web development and application programming or proven success in designing and implementing database driven web applications. A strong programming background, including working with ASP.NET or similar technology. Fluent in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience with user interface design. Great communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of project and team management. Ability to work independently and in a team.  Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field. Familiar with .NET, XML, JavaScript, and SQL, and Photoshop. At least one year of management or supervisory experience. Knowledge of CMS and usability testing is a plus. Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter with position title CLEARLY indicated to the Office of Human Resources or email to hr@prattlibrary.org or Send to: Office of Human Resources, Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4484, ATTN: Asst. Web Mgr

MHC seeks part-time Program Assistant

The Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) seeks a Program Assistant for Maryland Center for the Book programs.  MHC is a private, educational, 501c(3) nonprofit organization that stimulates and promotes informed dialogue and civic engagement on issues critical to Marylanders. Description:  The Program Assistant works closely with the Program Officer responsible for coordination of the Maryland Center for the Book to provide general administrative assistance to ensure the effective administration of the One Maryland One Book, Letters About Literature, Book Festivals, and Civil War Discussion programs.  This position provides support and assistance to ensure effective and successful programs under the umbrella of the Maryland Center for the Book. Apply By:  January 3, 2012. Number of Hours:  Part-time, 17.5 hours per week. Salary:  $13.20 per hour. To apply: Send a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position and your resume by email to HR@mdhc.org

Howard County Arts Council seeks Part-Time Employee for Community and Web Relations

The Howard County Arts Council, a multi-purpose, non-profit community arts agency, seeks a self- directed, outgoing individual for an entry to mid-level position in a small, fast-paced non-profit office environment. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and will primarily be responsible for website updates and maintenance, e-newsletter and printed newsletter production, media communications and press releases, press and email database management, web-related calendar and information submissions, e-invite production, marketing committee administration, and general help/information desk duties, such as answering phones and fielding inquiries; clerical support for the Executive Director; and other duties as assigned. This is a part-time, non-exempt position; 20 hours, 4 to 5 days per week M-F; occasional evening/weekend hours are required. Salary $10 - $15 per hour depending on level of web and marketing experience. Position open until filled. Send cover letter with resume, writing sample, and 3 references to: Coleen West, Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Fax:410.313.2790; email: coleen@hocoarts.org no calls. Applications received by December 12, 2011 will be given preference; position open until filled.

Baltimore Clayworks seeks Development/Executive Assistant

Assistant to join the team of this 31 year old not-for-profit organization. The Development Assistant will report to the Executive Director and the Development Director. He/she will act as the database manager, assist the Development Director and handle the administrative needs of the Executive Director. Salary Details: $27,000 - $31,000. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Vacation. How to Apply: Send Resume/ References: ATTN: Employment, Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209 Or fax to: 410.578.0058 Or email to: jobs.baltimoreclayworks@gmail.com

Cultural Development Corporation seeks Program Assistant

Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC), a non-profit organization dedicated to making space for art, is accepting applications for the position of Program Assistant. This entry-level position provides support to CuDC's Programs team, assisting with: the delivery of capacity-building services to artists and arts organizations; performances and exhibitions in the Mead Theatre Lab and Flashpoint Gallery; production of the Source Festival; creation of arts space.How to apply: To apply, submit a resume with cover letter to: Cultural Development Corporation, Attn: Program Assistant Search, 916 G Street NW | Washington, DC 20001 or hr@culturaldc.org or Fax: 202.315.1303. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. http://www.culturaldc.org/involved/employment.html

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation seeks Program Associate

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation seeks a Program Associate who will assist in the facilitation and management of the Foundation's work in fostering international cultural exchange in the arts. The Program Associate reports to the Deputy Director, Programs.Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. Application: Please email letter of application, resume, and names and contact information for three references to hr@midatlanticarts.org (please send file attachments as Word or PDF documents only) or mail documents to: Executive Assistant, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, 201 N. Charles St., Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra seeks PR & Publications Coordinator

We are seeking a results-oriented, highly motivated professional with PR experience, a thorough understanding of publications, and a commitment to the highest levels of excellence. The PR & Publications Coordinator's primary function is to facilitate and support the department's efforts toward excellent media relations and publicity for the BSO. This entails a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing the production of BSO publications and communications vehicles, such as e-newsletters and Overture and Applause magazines. In addition, the PR & Publications Coordinator plays an active role in the daily PR operations of the BSO and is a key figure in the effectiveness and overall ability of the department to achieve its goal of generating widespread and positive publicity for the BSO. While based mainly at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the Coordinator does support PR and donor communication efforts at the Music Center at Strathmore and may be required to work at the Strathmore office from time to time. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to MarketingJobs@BSOmusic.org.

Arts Integration Conference

Teaching Artist Journal: ALT/space  http://tajaltspace.com/
ALT/space is a project of the Teaching Artist Journal, a peer reviewed print and online quarterly that serves as a voice, forum and resource for teaching artists and all those working at the intersection of art and learning. In this space, Teaching Artist correspondents from around the U.S. and the world bring you stories of their work at the crossroads of art and learning.

The Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase

Friday, January 6, 2012

AEMS is proud to partner with dance advocates from across the state in the presentation of the Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase (MPHSDS).The MPHSDS showcases excellence in public school dance education in Maryland. High schools submit audition materials, attend a full day of master classes, share with other dancers from around the state, and are exposed to college and university dance programs in Maryland. Showcase also provides the additional opportunity to celebrate student achievement with the presentation of the All-State Dance Awards and the Showcase Award for Professionalism and Performance. The 2012 MPHSDS will be held on January 6, 2012 (snow date 1/9) at Goucher College. Maryland public high schools offering fine arts dance classes during the academic day are eligible for Showcase. Schools wishing to apply for the 2012 Showcase should send in the 2012 Showcase Intention by the deadline indicated on the intent form. A video must be submitted along with the 2012 Program Information Sheet by the deadline. Professional adjudicators will view all videos, give feedback, and select as many pieces as possible to fill an evening Showcase concert with a maximum 2 hour run time.  

All schools submitting videos will take two master classes and perform in either an informal afternoon concert or the evening Showcase concert at 7:30 PM. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $10 ($5 for seniors and students) and are available at the door. Schools may nominate up to five (5) dancers who meet all of the criteria for All-State Dance. These nominees will audition on January 3, 2012 (snow date 1/4) from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Goucher College. MPHSDS Information and Registration Forms   

VISUAL ARTIST

LOCAL CALL    

(New) Creature Comforts - VA  Deadline: March 2, 2012. Creature Comforts is an instillation and sculpture exhibition that explores the idea of the things that make us comfortable and at ease in everyday life. In modern day society many luxury items are considered a necessity and are difficult to live without. This exhibition will explore the artist's view on modern creature comforts, and society's dependence on the luxuries in life, and their residual effects. The jurors for this exhibition are Mary Cook and Allison Nance of microWave project llc. Founded in 2010, microWave project acts a conduit between artists and groups/businesses to provide space for temporary, pop-up, "micro" galleries. Their mission is to help promote these artists and educate the community by exploring alternative venues for emerging & established artists with an emphasis on site-specific installation art. By developing programming to correspond with the exhibitions, they provide accessible art experiences to the public and encouraging community dialogue. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079. workhousearts.org

(New) Montpelier All Hung, All Galleries - MD  Deadline: January 4, 12. Begin the new year by submitting a work of art to the Montpelier all hung, all galleries. January 8 - 25, 2012, free public reception: Sunday, January 8, 2-4 pm. Drop-off date for artwork: January 4, 10 am-8 pm. The Montpelier Arts Center is delighted to offer an opportunity for all artists to exhibit their works during the biennial all hung. All works must be brought to the arts center on January 4 between 10 am and 8 pm. Each person may bring only one piece, which must be framed and matted with hooks and wire suitable for hanging. Artwork may not exceed 35 inches in any direction . There is no hanging fee or commission on the sale of work. Artists must be more than 18 years of age. Arrive early, first come, first hung! All artwork must be picked up on January 26, between 10 am and 8 pm. No exceptions! For more information email: Montpelier.Arts@pgparks.com; http://arts.pgparks.com/Our_Facilities/Montpelier_Arts_Center.htm

23rd National Drawing and Print Competitive Exhibition - MD
Deadline: January 31, 2012. Gormley Gallery-Notre Dame of Maryland University 23rd National Drawing and Print Competitive Exhibition. Awards: A minimum of $1,500 available in purchase prize money. Juror: Sue Spaid, Executive Director, Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, MD. Eligibility and media: Drawings and prints (not photography) in any medium are eligible with no limitations as to color, surface or materials. All drawings and prints must be original works of art. Each artist may submit up to 3 works on online only. No mailed or emailed entries will be accepted. Enter online at: https://artndm.slideroom.com. Entry fee: A non¬refundable entry fee of $35 entitles the artist to submit up to three entries. www.ndm.edu/gormleygallery

(New) 4th Annual Mountain Maryland Plein Air -- call for entries - MD   Deadline: March 2, 2012. The Allegany Arts Council announces a call to artists for a plein air painting juried exhibition and art competition, May 29 - June 10, 2012 at The Saville Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. Awards: $5,000 ($1,500 Best of Show!). Juror: Steve Doherty, Editor, PleinAir magazine. Open to all Plein Air painters over the age of 18. $30 entry fee. Visit website for more info at: http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/event.php?eventid=4424, or send SASE to: Allegany Arts Council, 9 N. Center St., Cumberland, MD 21502. Questions? Contact Emily Thomas at ethomas@allconet.org or call 301-777-ARTS (2787).   

Strange Glue: Collage At 100: Thompson Gallery - MA  Deadline: December 31, 11. 2012 marks the centennial of the inception of collage in the field of painting. Strange Glue - Collage is 100 is a three-part exhibition series that will open in September of 2012 and run through June of 2013. Collage is ubiquitous in contemporary culture and it is arguably the most democratic of artistic processes. The exhibition series aims to explore the current status of collage methodology within contemporary art practices as much as it endeavors to examine the conceptual and political manifestations of this evolving artistic strategy. To Apply, please visit the Thompson Gallery website for a prospectus and/or follow the Call For Art Link: http://www.entrythingy.com/www.csw.org. Website: http://thompsongallery.csw.org

Southern Mills Art Gallery: Call to all Visual Artist - GA   Deadline: January 4, 12. Southern Mills Art Gallery is now accepting proposals. We have been located here for over a year and now is your chance to have your own solo, group exhibition or host any artistic event you may be interested in. Simply email us for a submission packet OR click on our facebook page and directly under the comment box, is a link (PDF) of our Submission packet. We will respond promptly. www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Mills-Art-Gallery/188555314532135. We are not into a specific genre of art works. We just desire unique and talented individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career. Qualifications: Must have requirements of submission packet. Must be able to travel to Atlanta, GA (if do not reside here). Email: SouthernMillsGaller@gmail.com 

(New) "Art to the Point" - A Tri-State Juried Exhibition - NY
Deadline: January 7, 12. The Katonah Museum of Art invites artists to submit work for inclusion in Art to the Point, a juried exhibition featuring (but not limited to) painting, drawing, and sculpture, which will be on view from January 15 through February 19, 2012. Distinguished artist Donald Sultan will serve as the exhibition's juror. Artists living in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) are invited to submit up to two pieces (paintings, drawings, prints, mixed-media works, sculptures, photographs, or videos up to 4 minutes in length), which were executed within the last five years.  Works in all media are eligible for awards: First Prize $1,000; Second Prize $750; Third Prize $500. Visit the Museum's website for further information and to download submission guidelines. (www.katonahmuseum.org/exhibitions/upcoming/).

(New) Chowan University's National Juried Art Exhibition 2012 - ID  Deadline: January 10, 12. This is the third annual national art exhibition that showcases artworks from across the U.S. Award money is available. The juror this year is Stephanie Doty, mixed media artist and coordinator of the art appreciation program at Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Indiana. Questions? Please contact Carolyn Phillips at phillc@chowan.edu. The prospectus can be downloaded at: http://www.chowan.edu/documents/general/CU_Juried_Exhibition12.pdf

(New) 4th Annual International Juried Exhibition: The A.D. Gallery, UNC Pembroke - NC  Deadline: January 10, 2012. "Ver(kitsch)en: verb, to make cheap." An Exhibition of Contemporary Kitsch Art. Exhibition Dates: Friday, February 10- Friday, March 9, 2012. Submissions for this exhibition should reflect work that fits the theme of kitsch with a contemporary twist. Works in this show will examine the parameters of what is considered acceptable vs. clichéd and good vs. bad taste. What is taste and does it have relevance? Who dictates good or bad taste?   Artists should consider the varied aspects and applications of kitsch, from established and traditional, to more alternative approaches. Artists are invited to submit work in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, installation and digital media including video based media.For prospectus please visit: http://www.uncp.edu/a.d.gallery/news/4th%20Annual%20Juried%20Exhibition%20Prospectus.pdf. For inquiries please contact gallery director, Carla Rokes: rokes@uncp.edu. Website: http://www.uncp.edu/a.d.gallery/news/

"Mystery of Man" Juried Exhibition: Science Museum Oklahoma - OK  Deadline January 11th, 2012. Mystery of Man is a multi-media exhibition open to all artists. Mystery of Man seeks to revive the classicist notion that both art and science are mediums of understanding. Throughout history, societies have employed both mediums to negotiate ideas of self and the meaning of existence. Through this lens, works selected will address one or many of the following questions: -Where or what did we come from? -Why are we here? -What is reality? -How do we interpret the self? View prospectus and juror information at: https://satellitegalleries.wufoo.com/forms/mystery-of-man-prospectus/  The Satellite Galleries are a part of Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City; they function in tandem with the museum to promote science literacy and encourage community dialogue.   

(New) LENS 2012 - International Juried Photography Exhibition - IL  Deadline: January 15, 2012. Perspective Gallery in Evanston, IL is pleased to announce its second annual juried exhibition of photography, March 1-25, 2012. Awards: Featured Exhibition, $200, $150, $100. Juror: Catherine Edelman, Director, Catherine Edelman Gallery. Photographers are invited to submit five images for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome. Work must have been completed within the past five years. $40 entry fee.Visit website for prospectus at: https://perspectivegallery.slideroom.com. Questions? Contact Christopher Schneberger at perspectivephotogallery@gmail.com or 224-200-1155. http://www.perspectivegallery.org

(New) Fellowship 12 International Photography Competition - PA  Deadline: January 15, 12. The Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh announces a call for entries for Fellowship 12, our international photography competition. Now in its 12th year, this juried competition identifies and recognizes both rising talent and established photographers from all corners of the globe and from the state of Pennsylvania. This year's jurors are Julie Saul, owner/director, Julie Saul Gallery, New York City, and Ellen Fleurov, Silver Eye's Executive Director. In 2012, the first prize International Award is $3,000 and a solo exhibition at Silver Eye Center for Photography. The $1,000 Keystone Award is open to any eligible photographer currently living and/or working in the state of Pennsylvania. The jurors will also select up to five artists for Commendation Awards. Website: http://www.silvereye.org/Fellowship12.htm

(New) 2012 San Francisco International Photography Competition and Exhibition - CA  Deadline: January 20, 2012. Gallery Photographica announces a call to photographers for a juried photography exhibition, March 3-24, 2012 at the Michelle O'Connor Gallery in San Francisco, California. 1st place: $3,000; 2nd place: $2,000; 3rd place: $1,000. Juror: Jeff Curto, Professor of Photography, College of DuPage. The competition is open to photographers, amateur and professional, from all countries. The theme is open, with registration and submission online @ http://galleryphotographica.com/rules. 40 outstanding photographs will be selected for the exhibition. We offer printing and framing at an affordable cost to make it easy for finalists to participate in the exhibition. $45 for first three photographs; $10 per additional photograph. Questions? Please contact David at info@galleryphotographica.com. http://galleryphotographica.com

Chicago Torture Justice Memorials - IL    Deadline: January 21, 12. We invite artists and those who seek justice of all kinds to submit speculative proposals for a monument to memorialize the Chicago Police torture cases. Our goal is to honor the survivors of torture, their family members and the African American communities affected by the torture. The monument will also recall and honor the nearly two-decades long struggle for justice waged by torture survivors and their families, attorneys, community organizers, and people from every neighborhood and walk of life in Chicago. These memorial projects will serve as a public reckoning with police torture in Chicago and honor those who fought to stop it. We hope to make visible the social and political conditions that made torture possible, as well as the acts of courage that ended - or at least brought to light - the culture of impunity that thwarted justice for so long in this instance. Every submission will be an act of solidarity with torture survivors. We welcome proposals that exhibit radical imagination - they may critically examine the usefulness and limitations of monuments themselves while exploring the issues of reparations, truth and reconciliation, and restorative justice. For example, one submission might consist of the blueprint for a compensation committee for torture survivors, another might be an annual walking tour of Area 2 Police Headquarters (where the majority of tortures occurred), while still another might be a large public sculpture set on a pedestal or in a public square. Other monument proposals might be public events, a school curriculum, a collective quilt, a song, a billboard, a zine, a light projection... These memorials should also be understood as a locus of public empathy, making concrete the profound suffering of those who endured these acts of torture. All submitted proposals will be exhibited at one or more of the following venues in 2012: Chicago area art galleries, community centers, and a dedicated website. Qualifications: This is an open call. Submissions may be made by a person or persons of any age and nationality. Artists, architects, photographers, writers, poets, musicians, performers, activists, and everyone concerned with justice is welcome to submit a proposal. The proposals, exhibition, and what we hope to become some permanent monument(s) will honor the survivors of police torture, acknowledge the communities most affected by police criminality, and inform the world about the history of the police torture in Chicago under former Commander Burge. We hope this project will build a social movement strong enough to deter these and other acts of torture and transform our broken criminal justice system. How to Apply: A proposed monument may take any form - from architecture to haiku, from website to mural, from community organization to performance, from bronze plaque to large-scale memorial. The submission should be in the form of a PDF, PPT, webpage, or other accessible electronic format sent to justicememorials@gmail.com. Non-electronic submissions will also be accepted; please mail to: Chicago Torture Justice Memorial Project (CTJM Project), c/o People's Law Office, 1180 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Web Site: torturememorial.wordpress.com

(New) Louisiana Watercolor Society 42nd International Exhibition - LA  Deadline: January 22, 2012. The Louisiana Watercolor Society seeks entries for a juried exhibition of original waterbased media on paper, May 5-25, 2012 at Place St. Charles in New Orleans, LA. First Prize: $2000, Second Prize: $1000. Juror: Dean Mitchell. Open to all artists 18 years or older. Paintings must be unvarnished and executed in the past three years without instructor supervision. No prints or giclees. No collages. Works previously shown in LWS International Exhibits are ineligible. Paintings must be matted in white, off-white or light gray, and framed under plexiglas, complete with screw-eyes and wire. Minimum image size is 8 X 10 inches (21cm X 25 cm). Maximum frame size is 45 X 45 inches (114cm X 114cm). Framed painting cannot exceed 15 lbs. Narrow frames are preferred. Any work not meeting exhibition standards or any work different from the accepted entry will be disqualified. $15 (US dollars) for first three, $10 each additional entry. Visit website for prospectus, or send a SASE to: S. Martin, 3109 Clifford Dr., Metairie, LA 70002. Questions? Contact Laura Mitchell at lmitch37@charter.net or 985-624-6379. http://www.lwsart.org

5th Annual Naturally Nude - WY   Deadline: January 27, 2012. CIAO Gallery of Jackson, Wyoming is pleased to offer the opportunity to participate in our 5th annual "Naturally Nude", an exhibition of exceptional nudes. This show is open to all artists in any medium, traditional renderings as well as unique interpretations. Work must be original and ready to be displayed, clearly labeled with the artists name and contact information. No substitutions of accepted work. Art work must be for sale. This exhibition opening takes place on Valentine's Day evening and has become one of our most popular events for the gallery. $45 entry fee. Visit website for prospectus at: http://www.ciaogallery.com/userfiles/files/5thNudeAPP.doc.doc, or send a SASE to: PO Box 1274, Jackson WY 83001. Questions? Contact Michele Walters at ciaogallery@yahoo.com or call (307) 733-7833. http://ciaogallery.com

Call for Exhibition Proposals - NY  Deadline: January 31, 12. The Lake George Arts Project Gallery Committee invites artists to submit exhibition proposals for the Courthouse Gallery 2013 exhibition season. Strong preference is given to work created within the past two years. Proposals for special exhibitions, installations, mixed media presentations, and performance art are welcome. The deadline for proposals is always January 31. For more information visit: http://www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual-call.htm, or contact Lake George Arts Project, Gallery Committee, 1 Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845, (518) 668-2616, mail@lakegerogearts.org.   

(New) Solo Exhibition in Philadelphia at St. Joseph's University - PA  Deadline: January 31, 12. 2012-2013 exhibition schedule. Send the following by January 31, 2012: ~ Twenty JPEGS. No more than five detail shots. Title each file with your last name followed by the number in which you wish you images to be viewed. For example: Smith1, Smith2, Smith3, etc. No powerpoint presentations. ~ Image list with numbers that correspond with your JPEGS. Include title, size, medium and year. Include on the disc and a hard copy. ~ Resume with mailing address, email address and phone number. Include on the disc and a hard copy. ~ Artist's statement. include on the disc and a hard copy. ~ Self-addressed stamped envelope only if you would like your disc returned. Mail to: Saint Joseph's University, Boland Hall, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395; Attn: Open Call. We consider work in all media and subject matter. Regional artists preferred. We do not pay for shipping. www.sju.edu/gallery

(New) Tag: Graffiti Art in Florida - FL  Deadline: February 1, 2012. Notification date: March 1, 2012. Exhibition dates: June-August 2012. Graffiti art has a long and rich history in the United States, and the Sunshine State is home to many artists who buck the authorities in order to make their talents known in our streets. Whether they are tagging buildings, or utilizing street aesthetics within the comfort of their studios, the influence of graffiti art on today's artists can't be ignored. This exhibition highlights the works of some of them, complete with an entire graffiti wall. If you have questions please contact Melissa Yungbluth at 727-822-7872 x2111 or email Melissa.Yungbluth@moreanartscenter.org. Visit our website at http://www.moreanartscenter.org.

The Art of the Drinking Vessel - WI   Deadline: February 1, 2012. In every manner, shape and form, the drinking vessel is vital to human civilization. The Art of the Drinking Vessel will highlight the utility and aesthetic grace found in this often used, but often overlooked, object. The Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, Wis., invites artists to submit works for a juried, themed exhibition of 3-D drinking vessels. Prizes totaling $1,750 will be awarded. Artists should submit works employing the elements of art and principles of design to explore and demonstrate the drinking vessel. Artwork entered may be functional or conceptual. All work must be 3-D and free standing. Drinking vessel artwork that is original, free standing, and 3-D will be accepted in any medium. Jury fee/entry limits: A non-refundable fee of $25 will entitle the artist to submit artwork for jury. Exhibition dates/reception: The exhibition will open March 15, 2012 and continue through May 1, 2012 in the Kader Gallery at the Pump House. A reception will take place on March 17, 2012. Awards: Best in Show - $1,000. Second Place - $500. Third Place - $250. For the compete exhibition prospectus and application for entry, please visit our website in the call for artists area. www.thepumphouse.org   

(New) 27th Annual Tallahassee International Juried Competition - FL  Deadline: February 14, 2012. The Tallahassee International is a juried competition open to artists 18+ worldwide with all media and subject matter eligible for consideration. Entry fee is $20/2 images. Only one entry per person. There is a first award of $1000, a second award of $500 and a color catalog is produced. Juried by a panel of FSU College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance faculty. The exhibition is currently scheduled for Aug. 27-Sept. 30, 2012. Postmark deadline to enter is February 14, 2012. For a complete prospectus and printable entry form please visit our website: http://www.mofa.fsu.edu/pages/participate/tallahasseeinternational.shtml

New) Ceres Gallery 10th National Juried Exhibition - NY  Deadline: February 15, 12. Ceres Gallery presents our 10th Nation Juried Exhibition with juror Samantha Rippner, curator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Competition is open to all artists working in any media and currently residing in the U.S. For the prospectus and all the information please go to our website - www.ceresgallery.org    

(New) Call for Exhibition Proposals - PA   Deadline: February 15, 12. The Olin Art Gallery on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College is accepting exhibition proposals open to all media for the 2011-2012 academic year.  Proposals may include solo, two-person, or group exhibitions. Open to all artists 18 years or older. Please submit a proposal that includes contact information, artist statement, 10-20 digital images (300 dpi jpg) on cd, image inventory list including title, media, size and date completed, resume or CV and any additional printed support materials to: Doug McGlumphy, Director, Olin Art Gallery, Washington & Jefferson College, 60 S. Lincoln Street, Washington, PA 15301. Please include a SASE with sufficient postage for return of materials if desired. For additional information concerning the gallery's mission and current exhibitions please visit the Olin Art Gallery's website at : www.washjeff.edu/olin-fine-arts/art-gallery. www.washjeff.edu

CALL FOR PROPOSALS- Whale Oil to Whole Foods, Eco Art Exhibit - NY  Deadline: February 20, 12. Greene County Council on the Arts. Curator/Eco-Artist/activist Christy Rupp, is looking for a variety of artist responses to the threats and opportunities that have historically loomed over the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, real and imagined for outdoor and indoor exhibit sites. Of interest are ecological issues from the region's past and future, as well as the industrial legacy of the Hudson River, or any other topics that examine our kinship to the planet: earthworks, installations, art/activist projects, performances, tree hugging, broadcast soundworks inspired by science, technology, fungal, Pollanesque, lichen covered, wild, mysterious, problem solving, compostable, geological, edible, photosynthetic, experimental, waterborn, rooted in the forest, alive or formerly alive. Stipends are available for outdoor, site specific works and interior exhibit expenses. Submit one page description (max) with examples of past work and budget if requesting a stipend to fawn@greenearts.org. http://www.greenearts.org  

Women and Water Rights: Concerning Water Exhibition - WI  Deadline March 1, 2012. Dates June 15-July 22, 2012. At The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI. Juried by a committee of artists from the original show at the Katherine Nash Gallery on the University of Minnesota Campus, 2010. Website: womenandwater.net. Concerning Water is a juried exhibition on the theme of women and water issues designed to provide visibility for innovative work that addresses the issues of water rights global and/or local. Exhibition will include work from the original exhibition and work selected from the call. Up to 3 submissions. All media. Hand delivered and Pickup of art. Virtual Submission: In addition accepting digital submissions for a virtual exhibit. Also short films not more than 3 minutes. More information, for submission details and form, contact Teri Power tpower@amerytel.net, Barb Bend, bbend@hughes.net.       

 (New) 32nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition - NY  Deadline: March 23, 2012. Smithtown Township Arts Council seeks entries for its 32nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition The Hand-Made Photograph at the Mills Pond House Gallery, May 5-June 1, 2012. Juror: Christopher James. National call. Prospectus at www.stacarts.org/exhibits or email gallery@stacarts.org. 660 Route 25A, St.James, NY 11780. (631) 862-6575. $45/3 entries. Cash Prize. 

Call for Artists for artspace 105 - PA  Deadline: March 27, 12. Voted 2010 "Best Underground Art Space" by Pittsburgh Magazine. Now accepting proposals for exhibitions and events in our space, artspace105, located at 105 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead, PA. How to Apply: Please send resume, artists statement and proposals to steelvalleyarts@gmail.com. If you would like to mail your proposal via postal mail, please mail it to: Steel Valley Arts Councl, P.O. Box 3003, Munhall, PA  15120. www.steelvalleyarts.org

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On Screen/In Person Host Site Application Deadline Approaching

On Screen/In Person tours new independent American films accompanied by their creators to communities across the mid-Atlantic region. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is currently accepting applications from arts councils, colleges and universities, community arts centers, film festivals, libraries, media arts centers, museums, performing arts centers, and visual arts spaces interested in serving as host sites for the 2012-2013 tour. Host sites participate in film selection, screen six films annually over two three-month intervals (September-October-November; February-March-April), and in consultation with the visiting filmmakers develop community activities that provide greater appreciation for the screened work. Click here for a complete listing of current films and tours. Host sites must be based in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia or West Virginia. The host site application receipt deadline for On Screen/In Person 2012-2013 is Friday, December 2, 2011. Guidelines and application forms are available here.