Artist Opportunities 12/21/11

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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.

General Artist Opportunities

ArtsLink Projects, New York, N.Y.
ArtsLink Projects provides support to U.S. artists, curators, presenters and arts organizations undertaking projects in any of the 32 eligible countries listed on the website. Applicants must be working with an artist or organization in that region, and projects should be designed to benefit participants and audiences in both the U.S. and the host country. Maximum award is $10,000.

Deadline: January 13 (Performing /Literary Arts), January 15 (Visual/Media Arts)
For more information: http://www.cecartslink.org/grants/artslink_projects/

I-Park Foundation, East Haddam, Conn.
The I-Park Foundation Inc., a 450-acre natural woodland retreat, is accepting applications for its self-directed artists’ residencies. Residencies are offered from May through November 2012, with possible off-season sessions in April and December. Most sessions are four weeks. Work samples are evaluated through a competitive, juried process. Accommodations include room and board, wireless Internet and library facilities. Application fee applies.

Deadline: January 30
For more information: http://www.i-park.org/residency.html

Performing Arts

American Voices, St. Louis, Mo.
American Voices, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is now accepting ensemble applications for the American Music Abroad 2012-2013 touring season. The American Music Abroad program sends American music bands from a wide variety of musical genres on month-long musical exchange tours.

Deadline: January 16
For more information: Visit http://amvoices.org/ama/, email ama@americanvoices.org or call (314) 732-1323.

Creative Capital, New York, N.Y.
Creative Capital will begin accepting online letters of inquiry for grants in emerging fields, literature and performing arts on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. Selected grantees receive up to $50,000 in direct support and a suite of services valued at more than $40,000.

Deadline: March 1
For more information: http://creative-capital.org/apply

Literary Arts

River Styx St. Louis, Mo.
River Styx is accepting entries for the 2012 Schlafly Beer Micro-Fiction Contest. Manuscripts of 500 words maximum per story are eligible; up to three stories per entry. All previously unpublished stories will be considered for publication. The selected writer will receive $1,500, publication and other merchandise. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: December 31
For more information: http://riverstyx.org/contests/index.php

Cream City Review, Milwaukee, Wis.
Cream City Review, a nonprofit literary magazine, announces its annual contests in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Prose should be no longer than 30 pages; limit three to five poems. First place winners receive $1,000 and publication. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: December 31
For more information: http://www.creamcityreview.org/submit/

Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, N.Y.
The Chautauqua Prize is a national prize that celebrates a book of fiction or literary/narrative nonfiction that provides a richly rewarding reading experience and honors the author for a significant contribution to the literary arts. Eligible books will have been published in English in the U.S. in 2011. Nominations will be accepted from publishers, agents, authors and readers. The award is $7,500 and a one-week summer residency at Chautauqua Institution. Nomination fee applies.

Deadline: December 31
For more information: http://www.ciweb.org/prize

ZenFri, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
ZenFri Inc. is publishing an anthology of works in early 2012 and is now accepting submissions of the boldest, most unusual and provocative short fiction and visual art. Published and unpublished works are accepted. Selected artists will be compensated for the use of their work.

Deadline: January 13
For more information: http://zenfri.com/submissions/

Odyssey Con, Madison, Wis.
The OddContest is an annual competition for speculative (science fiction, fantasy or horror) stories or prose poems no longer than 500 words. Previously published work is not eligible. First place entry receives $500 and publication. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: January 15
For more information: http://odysseycon.org/contest.php

North Carolina Writers’ Network
The N.C. Writers’ Network is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize. The competition is open to all writers regardless of geographical location or prior publication. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication in The Thomas Wolfe Review. Entry fee applies

Deadline: January 30
For more information: http://www.ncwriters.org/

Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Stanford University Libraries, in partnership with the William Saroyan Foundation, has announced the fifth William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. Intended to encourage new or emerging writers, the Saroyan Prize recognizes newly published works of both fiction and nonfiction. A prize of $5,000 will be awarded in each category.

Deadline: January 31
For more information: http://library.stanford.edu/saroyan/

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Press is accepting entries for it prize in short fiction. The competition is open to all writers in English. Submissions may include short stories, novellas or a combination of both; a single novella is not an eligible submission. The winning author will receive a standard book contract that includes a cash prize of $1,500 as an advance against royalties. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: January 31
For more information: http://www.ohiostatepress.org/Books/Series%20pages/OSUShortFiction.htm

I-70 Review, Lawrence, Kan.
I-70 Review has issued a call for submissions for the Gary Gildner Poetry Award. Writers may submit up to three poems that are no more than 40 lines each. Winning poet receives $500 plus publication. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: January 31
For more information: http://www.i70review.fieldinfoserv.com/garygildnerpoetr.html

The ArtsCenter, Carrboro
The ArtsCenter announces a call for submissions for the 11th annual 10 by 10 Festival in the Triangle, an international festival of new, 10-minute plays. A panel of judges will select 10 plays to showcase at The ArtsCenter Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 25. Submissions will be accepted Monday, Jan. 9, through Friday, Feb. 3. No submissions will be accepted prior to January 9.

Deadline: February 3
For more information: http://www.artscenterlive.org/performance/opportunities

Salem College, Winston-Salem
Salem College is now accepting submissions for the International Literary Awards which include three competitions: The Reynolds Price Short Fiction Award (short story); the Rita Dove Poetry Award (poem up to 100 lines); and the Penelope Niven Creative Nonfiction Award (single piece of creative nonfiction). The award for first place in each category is $1,200. Cash prizes for honorable mentions will also be awarded. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: February 3
For more information: http://www.salem.edu/community/cww/international-literary-awards-guidelines

University of Montana, Missoula, Mont.
CutBank literary magazine has issued a call for submissions for the annual Montana Prize in Fiction, Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction and the Patricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry. Winners receive $500. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: February 29
For more information: http://www.cutbankonline.org/contests/

Deadline: March 1
For more information: http://creative-capital.org/apply

Bellingham Review, Bellingham, Wash.
Bellingham Review is now accepting entries for the annual Tobias Wolff Award in Fiction, Dillard Award in Creative Nonfiction and the 49th Parallel Award in Poetry. Contest winners will receive $1,000 and publication in Bellingham Review.

Deadline: March 15
For more information: http://www.bhreview.org/2012-contests/

Bellday Books, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bellday Books is accepting submissions for its poetry prize. Manuscripts of 60 to 90 pages of original, unpublished poetry in any style in English are eligible. Entries may consist of individual poems, a book-length poem or any combination of long or short poems. A prize of $2,000, publication by Bellday Books and 25 author copies will be awarded. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: March 15
For more information: http://www.belldaybooks.com/contest.html

Heyday Magazine Online
Heyday Magazine is accepting submissions of up to three poems for its annual poetry contest, no more than 50 lines each. No previously published poems are eligible. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: March 15
For more information: http://yournameproductions.com/heyday/?page_id=371

University of Montana, Missoula, Mont.
The CutBook Chapbook Competition is open to original English language manuscripts in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Poetry and prose manuscripts of 25 to 40 pages are eligible. Award includes publication, $1,000 cash prize and 25 contributor copies. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: March 31
For more information: http://www.cutbankonline.org/contests/

Robert Frost Farm, Derry, N.H.
The Robert Frost Farm and the Hyla Brook Poets announce a call for submissions for the second annual Frost Farm Prize for metrical poetry. Poems must be original, unpublished and metrical (use of rhyme and/or meter). There is no limit to the number of entries per poet. First prize is $1,000. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: April 1
For more information: http://robertfrostfarm.org/poetry-contest.html

Trio Press House, Staten Island, N.Y.
Trio Press House accepts submissions for two awards annually: The Trio Award for First or Second Book is open to emerging poets with less than two books published; and the Louise Bogan Award for Artistic Merit and Excellence which honors a book of poems contributing in an innovative and distinct way to American poetry and is open to all poets. The winning poets receive $1,000 and 20 copies of his or her book. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: April 30
For more information: http://www.triohousepress.org/submissions.html

Visual Arts

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane, Siene, Italy
Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is a studio based in Siena, Italy, which specializes in the creation of stained, painted and fused glass and offers one- and two-month apprenticeships throughout the year. Assistance is provided in finding housing. English is spoken in the studio.

Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: Visit http://www.glassisland.com/apprenticeships.htm or email edu@glassisland.com.

Theatre Art Galleries, High Point
Theatre Art Galleries invites artists to apply for exhibition in 2012 and 2013. Two galleries feature group and solo shows changing four times annually.

Deadline: December 30
For more information: Email tagart@northstate.net or call (336) 887-2137.

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, Calif.
Submissions are being accepted for Gothic, an exhibition to be held Thursday, Feb. 2, through Saturday, March 10, 2012. All media and new media will be considered. Entry fee applies.

Deadline: December 31
For more information: http://occca.org/EXHIBITIONS.html#gothic

Working Artist.org
Applications are being accepted for the Working Art Grant, a small monthly purchase award to help serious artists keep working. It is an open call to all visual artists. Application fee applies.

Deadline: December 31
For more information: http://www.workingartist.org/art-grant-guidelines.html

My Sister’s House, Rocky Mount
My Sister’s House, a domestic violence and sexual assault resource center, is registering artists for the annual art sale fundraiser. There is no cost to show work. Artists designate how much of their sales will be donated to My Sister’s House. The sale will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Booker T. Theater on the newly renovated Douglas Block in downtown Rocky Mount.

Deadline: January 6
For more information: Email msh05@embarqmail.com or call (252) 462-0366. To learn more about My Sister’s House, visit http://www.mysistershousenc.org/.

Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir
The Caldwell Arts Council is now accepting portfolios from artists or art groups interested in exhibiting in 2013 at the Arts Council Gallery or at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Art-in-Healing Gallery. Two- and three-dimensional work will be considered. Exhibitors may share gallery space with one or more artists.

Deadline: January 13
For more information: http://www.caldwellarts.com/157-portfolio-submission-guidelines-for-exhibits/

ZenFri, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
ZenFri Inc. is publishing an anthology of works in early 2012 and is now accepting submissions of the boldest, most unusual and provocative visual art and short fiction. Published and unpublished work is accepted. Selected artists will be compensated for the use of their work.

Deadline: January 13
For more information: http://zenfri.com/submissions/

Town of Cary
The Town of Cary is now accepting applications for solo and group art exhibitions for 2012–2013. Venues include Page Walker Arts and History Center, Cary Arts Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application.

Deadline: February 1
For more information: Visit http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/Arts_and_Culture/Gallery_Exhibitions.htm or contact Denise Dickens at denise.dickens@townofcary.org or (919) 465-4791.

Bridgeton RiverFest Fine Arts Festival, Bridgeton
Bridgeton RiverFest is accepting applications from artists interested in displaying and selling their work during the 2012 festival to be held Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24. Selection will be a juried process. Submission of digital images of work is required. Jury fee for new artists and booth fee apply.

Deadline: April 30
For more information: http://www.bridgetonriverfest.com/art-show-application.html

Film/Video

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Durham
The Garrett Scott Documentary Development Grant provides funds for first time documentary filmmakers to attend the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham. Two filmmakers will be chosen for the 2012 grant. Grant recipients will be given access to films, participate in master classes and be mentored by experienced filmmakers throughout the four-day festival.

Deadline: February 3
For more information: http://www.fullframefest.org/garrett2012.php

Cleveland County Arts Council, Shelby
Entries for the 13^th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival are now being accepted. The Real to Reel International Film Festival showcases talent and diversity of filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds and offers contestants the opportunity to compete for cash prizes in various categories. The 2012 festival will be held Wednesday, July 18, through Saturday, July 21, at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain.

Deadline: February 3 (early), May 14 (late)
For more information: http://www.ccartscouncil.org/realtoreel/

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One Response to “Artist Opportunities 12/21/11”

Frank Myers :: Raliegh Wedding Photographer says:

December 29, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Thank you for keeping the Artists community informed of these excellent opportunities!

I just applied for a grant for the Art of Cool Project based here in the triangle!

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