LAST CHANCE CALLS TO ARTISTS

• Due June 10, 2011
  RFQ for a $150,000 sculptural tribute in Dorchester, MA
• Due June 15, 2011
  RFQ for a $250,000 commission of monumental sculpture and metalwork panels in Bradenton, FL
• Due June 16, 2011
  RFQ for Incorporating Public Art into a Wayfinding Initiative in Frisco, TX
• Due June 17, 2011
  Prepare your submission for a Sculpture Competition in Champaign-Urbana, IL
• Due June 21, 2011
  RFQ for a $25,000 Boneyard Creek Beautification Project in Urbana, IL

Remember, these are just a few of the great listings you can find on the NEFA Network. Calls are posted several times a week, so visit today and check back often!   

A Recap and A Reminder...

We had a great day down in Manchester, CT, on June 3rd for Jim Grace's workshop on contracts, negotiations, and navigating legal issues in the world of public art. Thank you to all who attended.

There is still time to register for Making the Leap to Public Art with Lynn Basa in Bridgeport, CT on June 24th. To learn more and register for the event, visit the Public Art Discussion Series section of the NEFA website and sign up today!

ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL OF GREATER BOSTON

In case you haven't heard, the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston has a brand new website that's well-worth browsing.

Explore the Artist's Professional Toolbox section for information about workshops, webinars, and other professional development resources designed to help artists gain valuable business and marketing experience.  And don't miss the page dedicated to Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, where artists can apply to receive legal counsel and a variety of other key services, too.