Artist Opportunities 8/17/11

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.

From the N.C. Arts Council

Regional Artist Project Grants 2011–2012 Artists in participating North Carolina counties may apply for funding to pursue projects that further their career development. Grant amounts vary by region and project, but usually range between $500 and $2,000. Eligible projects include the creation of new work, purchase of supplies and materials, professional development workshops, travel support related to research or study, and production of promotional materials, including websites, CDs, DVDs and brochures. Deadlines are set by each region, with several in August and September. For more information about the RAPG program, including a list of participating counties, contact information and deadlines: http://ncarts.org/grants_category.cfm?ID=41.

Performing Artists/Songwriters

Piedmont Council of Traditional Music (PineCone), Raleigh
The PineCone Bluegrass Radio Show has been on the air for more than 22 years. Every Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. on 94.7 WQDR, the PineCone Bluegrass Radio Show broadcasts bluegrass music, old and new. PineCone welcomes CD submissions from performers who would like to be considered for airplay. Submissions must be mailed to The Pinecone Bluegrass Show, WQDR 94.7 FM, 3012 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27604.

Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: https://www.pinecone.org/about-radio-show.php

North Carolina Songwriters Co-op, Carrboro
The N.C. Songwriters Co-op is now accepting applications for its annual songwriting contest. Submissions must be written or co-written by the applicant. Eight finalists will be selected to perform Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Arts Center in Carrboro. Judges will select first, second and third place winners at the performance. Application fee applies.

Deadline: September 19 (mail-in), September 26 (online)
For more information: http://ncsongwriters.org

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Baltimore, Md.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is accepting applications for the USArtists International (USAI) grant awards for performing arts projects taking place between March 1, 2012, and February 28, 2013. USAI ensures that a range of performing arts in the United States is represented abroad.

Deadline: December 9
For more information: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/guidelines.html

Literary Artists

Shakespeare and Company Bookshop, Kernersville
Shakespeare and Company Bookshop in historic downtown Kernersville will be hosting a Fall Writer’s Festival Saturday, Oct. 22. All local writers are invited to participate. Writers may keep all proceeds from the sale of their books/work. Registration fee applies.

Deadline: Until filled
For more information: Visit http://shakespeareinkernersville.blogspot.com/ or call (336) 993-1050.

Carolina Hoofbeats, Middlesex
Carolina Hoofbeats will publish its first magazine for horse enthusiasts on November 1. It will cover all genres of horsemanship and seeks writers to submit stories for possible publication as well as photographers with high quality equine shots.

Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: Contact Rose Cushing at rose@carolinahoofbeats.com.

Survivor’s Review, San Francisco, Calif.
The Survivor’s Review is seeking stories, essays and poems by those who are intimately familiar with the cancer journey, specifically pieces that explore the heart of what it means to be a cancer survivor, family member or caregiver. Features range from 100 to 1,000 words.

Deadline: September 1
For more information: http://www.survivorsreview.org/

Writer’s Digest
Every other month, Writer’s Digest will provide a short, open-ended prompt. Writers are invited to submit a short story of 750 words or fewer based on that prompt. The winner will receive publication in an upcoming issue of Writer’s Digest.

Deadline: September 10
For more information: http://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-competition

Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest is accepting entries for two competitions with September deadlines: the science fiction competition and the thriller competition. Winning selections will receive cash prizes and promotion in Writer’s Digest Magazine.

Deadline: September 15 (for both competitions)
For more information: http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writing-competitions

The Upstate Book Project, Spartanburg, S.C.
The Upstate Book Project is a collaborative art and writing project connecting 30 artists throughout the Upstate region (S.C.). Applications will be accepted from artists residing in the N.C. Counties of Polk and Rutherford and the S.C. counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union. Selected artists will be required to write a 100-word or less storyline and then create an 18″ x 24″ vertical illustration to accompany the storyline. The final product will be a completed book in bound magazine format containing the entire story.

Deadline: Applications must be received between September 15 and September 30.
For more information: http://theupstatebookproject.wordpress.com/

Speculative Literature Foundation
The Speculative Literature Foundation travel grants are awarded annually to assist writers of speculative literature (in fiction, poetry, drama or creative nonfiction) in their research. The grant award of $800 can be used to cover airfare, lodging and/or other travel expenses.

Deadline: September 30
For more information: http://www.speculativeliterature.org/Grants/SLFTravelGrant.php

California State University, Fresno, Calif.
The Department of English at California State University is accepting manuscripts of poetry to be considered for the Philip Levine Prize. The selected poet will receive a prize of $2,000, publication by Anhinga Press and 25 author copies of the poetry collection. Manuscript should be original poetry, not previously published in book form, 48 to 80 pages with no more than one poem per page. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: September 30
For more information: http://www.csufresno.edu/english/mfa/levine/guidelines.shtml

Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest is accepting entries for four competitions with October deadlines: young adult fiction, romance, crime and horror competitions. Winning selections will receive cash prizes and promotion in Writer’s Digest Magazine.

Deadline: October 1 (young adult fiction), 15 (romance), 22 (crime) and 31 (horror)
For more information: http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writing-competitions

Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest is accepting entries for its short story writing competition. Winning selections will receive cash prizes and promotion in Writer’s Digest Magazine.

Deadline: November 15
For more information: http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/short-story

Baltimore Review, Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore Review is re-launching as an online journal in 2012. Poems, short stories and creative nonfiction accepted for publication will be published online with more frequency than possible with print journals. The theme for the first contest of the re-launched Baltimore Review is “room.” Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: November 30
For more information: http://www.baltimorereview.org/contest-submissions.html

Visual Artists

Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation, Banner Elk
The Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation is seeking eight artists to participate in Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Banner House Museum by selling their wares and demonstrating their craft, if possible. There is no charge to participate.

Event date: Until filled
For more information: Contact Holly Palm at sb81539@gmail.com.

Visions of Creation Gallery, Black Mountain
In an effort to bring focus to American Craft Week (October 7 through 16) in Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley, the Visions of Creation Gallery in Black Mountain is organizing a special Craft Demonstration Day on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists are needed to demonstrate their craft in downtown Black Mountain.

Deadline: Until filled
For more information: Contact June Vengoechea at june@visionsofcreation.com or (828) 669-0065.

Carolina Hoofbeats, Middlesex
Carolina Hoofbeats will publish its first magazine for horse enthusiasts on November 1. It will cover all genres of horsemanship and seeks writers to submit stories for possible publication as well as photographers with high quality equine shots.

Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: Contact Rose Cushing at rose@carolinahoofbeats.com.

City of Tampa, Fla.
The City of Tampa’s Art Programs Division is seeking to commission its ninth photographer laureate to continue its archival documentation of the Tampa environs. The project is open to fine art photographers, photojournalists and documentary photographers in the U.S.  Project budget is $10,000 to $15,000.

Deadline: August 19
For more information: http://www.tampagov.net/dept_art_programs/information_resources/Call_to_artists/index.asp

Dormitory Authority State of New York, Albany, N.Y.
The Dormitory Authority State of New York is seeking expressions of interest from experienced artists to create site-specific artwork for Borough of Manhattan Community College’s new Fiterman Hall building located in lower Manhattan. The budget for the project is $400,000.

Deadline: August 23
For more information: http://www.dasny.org/construc/bidops/opportunity.php?bidid=1785

Toe River Arts Council, Burnsville
The Toe River Arts Council invites artists residing in the Southern Appalachian Mountains to submit work for the juried Autumn Celebration exhibition to take place Saturday, Oct. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 5. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: August 26
For more information: Visit http://www.toeriverarts.org/artists.shtml or email trac@toeriverarts.org

Latin American Festival, Charlotte
The 21st annual Latin American Festival in Charlotte seeks artists who would like to display their work at the Plaza de Artistas Sunday, Oct. 9, at Symphony Park. Booth fee applies to selected artists.

Deadline: August 26
For more information: http://festivallatinoamericano.org/plaza.html

City of Seattle, Wash.
The Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs seeks an artist-in-residence to highlight Seattle City Light’s conservation projects. The artist will study the utility’s energy conservation programs and develop a series of innovative projects to bring awareness to conservation. The artist-in-residence will develop his or her own conservation-related projects and identify projects for other artists. The call is open to individual artists residing in the U.S.

Deadline: August 29
For more information: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/publicart/calls_for_art.asp#residency

City of Seattle, Wash.
The Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs is seeking approximately 50 to 75 artists for a juried roster of professional artists eligible for consideration for future public art projects. The call is open to professional artists residing in the U.S. who have successfully completed at least two permanent or temporary site-specific commissions.

Deadline: August 29
For more information: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/publicart/calls_for_art.asp#roster

North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
The N.C. Museum of Art invites college students to submit original self-portraits for inclusion in a special juried exhibition entitled Self, Observed to coincide with the Rembrandt in America exhibition October 30 through January 31, 2012.

Deadline: August 31
For more information: http://selfobserved.tumblr.com/

Arts Council of Carteret County, Morehead City
The Arts Council of Carteret County announces a call for artists for the juried ArtSplendor Fine Art Show Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2. The art show will take place on the docked SeaFair Mega Yacht — the fourth largest private yacht in the U.S. — in conjunction with the N.C. Seafood Festival. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: August 31
For more information: http://www.artscouncilcarteret.org/

Matthews Artist Guild, Matthews
Matthews Artist Guild will host an art show during the Matthews Alive! festival to be held Labor Day weekend in downtown Matthews. Two-dimensional artwork is accepted. Cash and other prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies

Deadline: Artwork must be delivered on August 31 to the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews, N.C. 28105
For more information: Visit http://matthewsartistguild.blogspot.com/2011/08/matthews-alive-art-show-call-for.html or contact Debbie Yacenda at dyacenda@aol.com or (704) 321-1523.

Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County is soliciting proposals from artists for public art at the new West Jordan Library. The large indoor sculpture will be a focal point in the lobby of the library. Project budget is up to $120,000.

Deadline: August 31
For more information: www.cp.slco.org

UncommonGoods, Brooklyn, N.Y.
UncommonGoods has announced its jewelry design challenge and is accepting submissions for unique pieces and fresh designs. The selected artist will win $500 and a possible vendor contract with UncommonGoods.

Deadline: August 31
For more information: Visit http://www.uncommongoods.com/designs/jewelry or contact Ashley Poon at ashleyp@uncommongoods.com or (718) 210-1147.

University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
The University of Florida’s Art in State Buildings program is issuing a call for proposals for public art at the Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona. The artwork should reflect the philosophical and physical intersection of academia, research and industry for the main lobby space and the connected exterior entry ways. Project budget is $95,000.

Deadline: September 1
For more information: www.arts.ufl.edu/asb/

HandMade in America, Asheville
HandMade in America is seeking western N.C. craft artists to display their work in an exhibition during American Craft Week in October.

Deadline: September 2
For more information: Contact Jamie Carpenter at jamiecarpenter@handmadeinamerica.org or (828) 252-0121, ext. 307.

Public Art Chattanooga, Tenn.
Public Art Chattanooga is seeking proposals from artists for its Fifth Biennial Sculpture Exhibition. Works can be in any media, must be suitable for outdoors and may be functional or nonfunctional, temporary in nature or permanent. Up to seven sculptures will be selected to be on view for 18 months. Each artist will receive a $5,000 stipend.  All professional artists and artist teams over the age of 18 who currently reside in the U.S. are eligible.

Deadline: September 6
For more information: http://www.publicartchattanooga.com/about/callstoartists.htm

City of Dallas, Tex.
The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs has announced a call to artists for the White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture project. White Rock Lake is a historic destination park in the Dallas. The project is open to all professional artists not currently under contract with the City of Dallas Public Art Program. Project budget is $272,000.

Deadline: September 7
For more information: http://www.dallasculture.org/opportunities.asp

Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer
Pfeiffer University will host a small works exhibition during the month of September.  Works no larger than 10″ x 10″ (not including frame) will be accepted. The theme is Ex Libris which translates to “from the books.” Artists may submit up to three pieces in any medium (except video) along with a 500-word descriptor of each piece. All artwork will be accepted. Award winners will be chosen by jury. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: Artwork must be delivered by September 9 to Pfeiffer University Art Gallery, 48380 U.S. Highway 52 North, Misenheimer, N.C. 28109.
For more information: Download a prospectus at http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1104289134815-46/Pfeiffer+University+Small+Works+Juried+Exhibit+Prospectus.pdf (PDF) or contact Joshua Cross at (704) 463-3160.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington
The UNC Wilmington Department of Art and Art History seeks artwork for the exhibition entitled Emotional Overload dealing with theme of pregnancy and labor. The exhibition will be held Thursday Oct. 6, through Friday, Nov. 4, in conjunction with the Women in Labor Daze (WILD) symposium.

Deadline: September 12
For more information: Contact Andi Steele at steeles@uncw.edu.

Sprout Fund, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Sprout Fund seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create a signature work of permanent public art on the façade of a building in a prominent downtown Pittsburgh location. Artists must be current or former Pittsburgh area residents or able to demonstrate a relationship with the city. Work in a variety of media and forms will be considered. Three to five artists or artist-led teams will be invited to submit design proposals. Budget for the project is $100,000.

Deadline: September 12
For more information: http://www.sproutfund.org/publicart/

Alamance County Arts Council, Graham
The Alamance Alliance for Children and Families, in collaboration with the Alamance County Arts Council and North Carolina Families United, is seeking a total of 16 artists to participate in a community project — Behind the Seen: Encounters with the Contemporary Family. Four families with young children dealing with mental health issues will be partnered with a total of 16 artists to create interpretations of family dynamics and challenges. The project will conclude with an exhibition in Alamance County and subsequent galleries across N.C. A documentary will also be produced using footage of activities through the project.

Deadline: September 13
For more information: http://behindtheseenart.com/

The Upstate Book Project, Spartanburg, S.C.
The Upstate Book Project is a collaborative art and writing project connecting 30 artists throughout the Upstate region (S.C.). Applications will be accepted from artists residing in the N.C. Counties of Polk and Rutherford and the S.C. counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union. Selected artists will be required to write a 100-word or less storyline and then create an 18″ x 24″ vertical illustration to accompany the storyline. The final product will be a completed book in bound magazine format containing the entire story.

Deadline: Applications must be received between September 15 and September 30.
For more information: http://theupstatebookproject.wordpress.com/

Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh
The Junior League of Raleigh and Visual Art Exchange are accepting submissions for the juried exhibition Southern Menagerie to be held Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 6. Artists may enter up to two pieces exploring this year’s theme of Southern Menagerie. The exhibition is open to all two-dimensional artwork, excluding photography. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: September 26
For more information: http://carolinacolor.wordpress.com/

Artspace, Raleigh
Artspace is accepting applications for its Regional Emerging Artist Residency. This opportunity provides two emerging visual artists residing in N.C. 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 from January through June 2012. Application fee applies.

Deadline: October 1
For more information: http://artspacenc.org/rear_prospectus.html

MyArtContest.com
My Art Contest is accepting submissions for its photography contest. The first place winner will have their work on the cover of Artist Portfolio Magazine Issue 5, an exclusive photography issue, and a $250 cash prize. Additional cash prizes and features will be awarded to second and third place winners. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: October 31
For more information: http://myartcontest.com/submission-photo.html

McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte
The McColl Center for Visual Art is accepting applications for the Affiliate Artist program. Selected artists will complete a four- or 11-month residency which includes participation in the center’s signature spring event, Spring Fling. The program offers access to a well-equipped 30,000-square-foot facility with nine artist studios and common use studios for wood, blacksmith and sculpture, ceramic, darkroom, printmaking and a media lab. Only artists who reside within a 50-mile radius of Charlotte are eligible to apply.

Deadline: November 7
For more information: http://www.mccollcenter.org/artists-in-residence/apply-for-residency-programs

Artspace, Raleigh
Artspace is accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Artist-in-Residence program that provides an established artist with a brief studio opportunity to work on a specific project. Each summer an artist is invited to work in Artspace’s Gallery 1 in an open studio setting for four weeks. The residency culminates in a six-week exhibition of the artist’s work in Gallery 1. Application fee applies.

Deadline: December 1
For more information: http://artspacenc.org/sair_prospectus.html

Filmmakers

Carrboro Film Festival, Carrboro
The Carrboro Film Festival is accepting submissions of short films (less than 20 minutes) to be featured Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Century Center in Carrboro. Filmmakers may submit up to four films for consideration. Entry fee applies with special discounts for early submissions.

Deadline: August 20 (early), September 30 (late)
For more information: http://carrborofilmfestival.com/

BLOC PROJECTS, Raleigh
BLOC PROJECTS announces The Animation Project 2012, open to any artist 18 years or older, student, amateur or professional working on animation-based shorts (10 minutes or less). Selected entries will be part of a collection of short animated films to be shown in a traveling feature-length theatrical release.

Deadline: November 11 (DVD entries) and November 14 (online URL entries)
For more information: http://blocprojects.com/2012/animationproject/prospectus.html

Strange Beauty Film Festival, Durham
Strange Beauty Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 2012 edition, which will take place Thursday, Feb. 16, through Saturday, Feb. 18 at Manbites Dog Theater in Durham. Strange Beauty seeks short films (30 minutes or less) that make audiences wonder, gasp, shiver and keep their eyes glued to the screen. All genres, all formats welcome. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: December 15
For more information: http://www.strangebeauty.org/index.html

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