OPEN CALL for PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION The Art League of Long Island is accepting artist applications for their upcoming photography competition and exhibit titled "Cultural Identity:  Through the Lens".  The exhibit is scheduled to run August 4 through September 2 in the League's Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. Cultural diversity was selected as the focus of the exhibit in an effort to inspire genuine dialogue among cultures.  Artist interpretations capturing the essence of cultural diversity in images created via any form of photography will be accepted for consideration (i.e., shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages, photograms, etc.) as long as part of the image is photographically created and the photo is original to the artist.  Artists from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are eligible to apply. Application deadline is Monday, June 18.  For prospectus, visit http://artleagueli.net/files/Cultural%20Identity%20Through%20The%20Lens%20prospectus.pdf.  The Art League's Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is located at 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY.  

CALL FOR ARTISTS: North Fork Chamber of Commerce Art Show 2012 in Greenport Save the Date to catch up with area fine artists and galleries whose works will be exhibited and available for purchase. The third annual NFCC Art Show at Greenport is Saturday, July 21, 11AM-5PM in Mitchell Park, and will feature a LIVE radio broadcast with Bonnie Grice and WPPB 88.3FM Peconic Public Broadcasting. Free for public attendance. Art Show 2012 is generously sponsored by The Giving Room of Southold, Suffolk County National Bank, Long Island Wine Council, Hampton Jitney, Abatelli Realty of Cutchogue, Greenport BID, and NSA Insurance & Financial Services of Aquebogue. We thank The Village of Greenport for their continued support. Artist/Gallery registration deadline is June 29. Download prospectus here: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1107826974840-14/Art+Show+2012+prospectus.pdf. Call Alex Ferrone, Chairperson for details 631-734-8545. 

Artist-in-Residence Program in Orient, NY The William Steeple Davis Trust of Orient, Long Island is now accepting applications for an artist-in-residence for the period of October 15, 2012 through October 1, 2013. Applications are due by June 30, 2012.  The William Steeple Davis Trust artist-in-residence program was established in 1976 under the will of Mr. Davis to "provide a temporary place of abode for persons of good character who are or have been actively engaged in cultural professions, particularly in the arts, and who are without adequate funds to provide for such accommodations." Past residents' endeavors have included painting, photography, writing, sculpting, poetry and music. The house and studio are in a quiet location within sight of Orient Harbor. Inquiries from persons wishing further information about the residency should contact: The William Steeple Davis Trust, P.O. Box 371, Orient, NY 11957.

CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS The Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival is now accepting early submissions for documentary films in full-length or short formats. Be part of this exciting 3-day event that celebrates the art of the documentary and local filmmaking talent. The impetus for "Take 2" is to create a high-visibility venue for talented documentary filmmakers whose works deserve screen time, a second cut or 'take 2' as they say in the movie-making business. Now going into its 5th year, HT2FF presents stimulating documentary films from top filmmaking talent and famed 'legends' in the business. HT2FF's mission is to build community around the art of visual storytelling. The 2012 festival is scheduled for November 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2 at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. Early submissions: until July 14. Regular submissions: July 15. For information and submission applications, visit: www.HT2FF.com.   

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: NYFA's Artist as Entrepreneur Boot Camp for Performing Artists Hosted by NYU Steinhardt