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News & Notes
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Celebrate 450!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule of events and entertainment during Celebrate 450? What can I bring into the main stage area? What if there is bad weather? How do I sign up to volunteer? When and where will there be detours and street closures?
We know you have questions about Celebrate 450! and the 450th Commemoration team has answers! If you, your guests, your family or friends have questions about the September 4-8 anniversary activities, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page of the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration website at http://staugustine-450.com/celebrate-450-faqs/
Whether you are a resident, a visitor, a volunteer or a member of the press, the website provides plenty of information to make your experience a safe and positive one.
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LIVE MUSIC AT LIMELIGHT
Music in the Box features local musicians on the last Sunday of each month 
- June 28: Wild Shiners
- July 26: Jeremy Rogers
Limelight Theatre | 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine FL |
FILM FLORIDA ANNUAL MEETING
ST. AUGUSTINE JUNE 28-30, 2015
Film Florida's Annual Meeting including elections will take place on Sunday, June 28 - Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE AND DETAILS |
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Abella's School of Dance Holds Open House and July Summer Intensives  Abella's School of Dance will offer weekly Summer Dance Intensives through July 29, 2015 for dancers eight to eighteen years old. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and classes are open to both new and experienced dancers.
A special Ballet Master Class with Orlando Molina will take place July 21 through July 23.Molina is an ABT Certified Teacher. Molina has extensive international dance education, stage performance, and teaching experience. He received his Diploma as a Dancer/Teacher from the Cuban School of Ballet before joining the Ballet Clasico de la Habana where he toured internationally.
More details at www.abellaballet.com
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Summer Art Classes
Mary Hubley Studio
Check out the new art gallery offering new painting and drawing classes! Come check out the new space and join artist Mary Hubley for classes at 804C Anastasial Blvd, St. Augustine 32080, near the lighthouse.
Registration forms and more information can be found at |
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Auditions for Beyond Therapy
6 p.m. Monday, June 22 
Bring resume, head shot, a monologue, and be prepared to read from the script.
Arrive 30 minutes in advance to fill out audition forms and warm up.
Rehearsal schedules will be determined by cast availability. Please bring a list of conflict dates for rehearsals.
Performers cast in the show must be available for all performances.
All Limelight Theatre actors are volunteers; there is no pay.
Box office: 904-825-1164
Theatre: 11 Old Mission Ave., uptown St. Augustine; free parking
More Audition Details can be found at www.limelight-theatre.org |
Saint Augustine Ballet to Hold Auditions for The Nutcracker
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Location: Abella's School of Dance.
1711 Lakeside Avenue, Unit 9, in Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. All dancers, male and female, who are currently studying ballet are encouraged and invited to try out for a part. Auditions are open to all students of ballet regardless of dance studio affiliations. For audition info visit
http://www.saintaugustineballet.com/#!auditions/chc2
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Call to Writers for SCENE in Wakulla (June 26 & 27)
Palaver Tree Theatre Company is gearing up for the SCENE in Wakulla Festival. At least one more script by an emerging playwright is being sought out to be added to the fest roster. Join playwrights, actors, and filmmakers as they jump-start the creative energies of this small southern town. For more info, visit here.
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Call to Artists for Last Exit: Painting at The Bakehouse Art Complex - Miami, FL (Deadline: August 1)
The Bakehouse Art Complex offers affordable studio and shared workshop spaces, artist advancement and exhibition opportunities to professional emerging and mid-career artists. For its September exhibition, Last Exit: Painting, artists are invited to submit artworks addressing painting and its current relevance. The exhibition will be held in the Audrey Love Gallery (561 NW 32nd St. Miami, FL 33127). Entry fee is $10.50. For more info, visit here.
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Call to Artists for American Craft Today: Glass - Highlands, NC (Deadline: July 3)
On view September 5 through December 6, 2015, this juried exhibition showcases art glass produced by America's most skilled and visionary craftspeople. Any type of glass art is eligible as long as the primary medium is glass. The juror is Melissa George Post. A total of $5,500 will be awarded. Exhibition will be held at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts (323 Franklin Road Highlands, NC 28741). For more info, visit here.
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Call to Artists for The Decatur Artway - Decatur, GA (Deadline: June 22)
The Decatur Artway kicks off this year as Decatur's outdoor art gallery, featuring five selected sculptures scattered throughout the downtown square. Sculptures will be displayed on temporary loan for two years, creating a dynamic rotating collection of public art around town. Selected artists will be awarded an honorarium of $2000. The installed work may be available for sale. Artwork sold as a result of the Decatur Artway will be subjet to a 20% commission, which will be deducted from the purchase price and retained by the Decatur Arts Alliance. For more info, visit here.
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Call to Artists for Embracing Our Differences 2016 - Sarasota & Bradenton, FL (Deadline: January 4)
Embracing Our Differences invites all artists to participate in its 13th annual outdoor art exhibit celebrating diversity and inclusion. 39 artists will be selected, and national and international submissions are encouraged. Final selections will be made by a three-judge panel of professional artists, curators, and art professionals and based on artistic excellence and originality in the reflection of the theme "enriching lives through diversity." $3,000 in awards will be presented. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries. The exhibition will be held in April and May at Sarasota's Island Park and Bradenton's Riverwalk. For more info, visit here .
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Call to Artists for Space Coast Art Festival Poster Contest - Port Canaveral, FL (Deadline: August 17)
The Space Coast Art Festival is accepting submissions for its poster contest. All work must be unpublished, original art created since
2013. Artwork can be any reproducible two-dimensional work
(painting, drawing, photograph, mixed media, etc.) The winning design will also be reproduced on a T-shirt and may be used in Space Coast Art Festival advertising materials. For more info, visit here. |
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Call to Artists for Melbourne Main Street Mural Contest - Melbourne, FL (Deadline: June 30)
Melbourne Main Street welcomes all artists to the 2015 "Paint the Town" Mural contest. Their goal is to transform Downtown Melbourne into a vibrant art destination with help from the local art community. They will be accepting submissions from now until June 30th, 2015. All murals are set to be complete by Friday, September 25th, 2015, when there will be an official unveiling and artist reception. Submit as a team, with your class, or on your own. For more info, visit here.
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Call to Visual Artists for 2015 Miami Photo Salon Second Edition, Miami, FL (Deadline: August 8)
Miami Photo Salon is an International Photography Festival that takes place during Art Basel week every year. The goal of this project is to create a salon-style event for photographers to showcase and exhibit work to huge international audiences. This event will take place at Spectrum Art Fair in Downtown Miami, where foot traffic between visiting art fairs will bring in thousands of visitors. Dates for the event: December 1-6, 2015. Entry fee is $45 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Multiple entries or different bodies of work are allowed, as well as collaborations. For more info, visit here.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ... (Click Here for more)
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Got any? Let us know and we'll post them for you. sjcc@historiccoastculture.com
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ALL HANDS ON DECK!!The biggest Music Fest ever to hit Vilano Beach is coming Saturday, June 20th!! You cannot miss your chance to be part of this phenomenal and historical event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Usina Bridge!
Free admission for all who help with parking or other light duties! There is something to do for every level of ability.
Please contact Sallie O'Hara, Program Manager, at 904.540.0402 or at tarahill@bellsouth.net regarding your super helpful self.
Thank you for your support! We appreciate your willingness to be part of this
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The Saint Augustine Film Festival will be returning for the 6th year in January 2016. Volunteers are needed to help plan for this exciting event located around Downtown Saint Augustine. Reliable volunteers will help plan and participate in many areas of the festival, including: special events, marketing, sponsorship, and more! Please contact Caroyln Smith at caroler@comcast.net if interested. Make sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #staugfilmfest"
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The St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library is looking for volunteers with computer experience to help archive their photo collection. Volunteers scan and document the images so they can be added to the online catalog. Other computer related projects are available as well. For more information contact: Debra Willis at sahslibhelp@bellsouth.net or call (904)825-2333.
The Research Library is located in the Segui Kirby-Smith House (the old public library) on Aviles Street. Parking for library volunteers is at the Oldest House on Charlotte and St. Francis Street.
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A Classic Act Theatre
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
For Ushers, Stage Manager, concessions, technical as well as many other opportunities - any age (male or female)
If you'd like to be part of any of our productions, please contact us at aclassictheatre@hotmail.com. We'd love to have you join us. |
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Creative Capital webinars.
Visit PDP's Online Calendar for a complete list of upcoming webinars and dates. Select webinars are now available on demand! View all offerings.
June Webinars for Artists: Applying for Grants and Residencies, Real Life Budgeting and More (June 4 - 22)
Creative Capital is inviting artists of all disciplines to participate in their summer webinars, which will cover topics such as Real Life Budgeting, Applying for Grants and Residencies, Artists Raising Kids, and Social Media. Webinars are $25 each and are interactive, allowing time for participants to ask questions. For more info, visit here.
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State of the Arts License Plate Grants
Two opportunities to apply:
due April and October of each year.
Arts Micro-Grants
Available
All of the money from the State of the Arts License plates sold in St. Johns County is returned to our county.
The St Johns Cultural Council uses that money to fund
micro-grants
for non-profit organizations,
individual artists, and teachers.
For more information visit:
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The Cultural Council is funded in part by:
and through the generous support of our stakeholders.
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