Artists' Programs

Opportunities

Artist Services

Posting 06/20/08: New Sourcebook of Artists, Artist Advocate pub. by Streamline Publishing

Are you an artist looking to sell more of your art? Are you seeking a gallery (or additional galleries) to represent you? Introducing Artist Advocate, the magazine designed to expose your work to the top galleries in the world.
Each quarterly issue is a directory of artist listings (no other content), which will highlight images of your work and your accomplishments. This publication will be distributed to the top gallery owners and directors within the United States and in several foreign countries, as well as to all major art publishers and licensing companies.

Gallery representatives tell us they are inundated with discs, slides, e-mails, and photos from artists seeking representation. The images are stored in a file and rarely reviewed or lost. Gallery representatives have expressed a need for to review all artists' works in one easily accessible location. Artist Advocate accomplishes their goal - and yours - by placing artists like you in front of galleries that sell original artworks in a format that is easy to find and refer to as needed. How do you find a new gallery? We have done the work for you by developing a powerful list of nearly every gallery in America selling original artworks, both on the traditional and the modern-contemporary side. We will put your artwork in front of more galleries than you can on your own and we will reach galleries you never knew existed who might be perfect for your work.

Artist Advocate would love to extend a 10% discount to ACNV members, just write that in promo box. We hope to get as much art out there as we can!
To order your listing contact:
Linda Osborne at 281-240-7460 or email lindao@artistadvocatemagazine.com
Jaye Alison Moscariello at 310-581-1578 or email Jaye@artistadvocatemagazine.com
For more information, visit www.artistadvocatemagazine.com

Ongoing 03/18/09: California Dance Network

The California Dance Network is a free resource for dance artists and enthusiasts. Users can create free profiles to promote themselves and their work, get listed on a statewide dance map, post and search for events and stay informed with current news and reviews from throughout the country.

For more information check out the website at http://californiadancenetwork.org.

Posting 09/20/08: Rescue Public Murals Information Web Page

Rescue Public Murals has launched a new Web page about materials and techniques to consider when planning a mural. Following these tips may extend the life and vibrancy of a mural and delay or reduce preservation intervention. Several Rescue Public Murals Advisers have been using a new mural project to test these best practices. The Web site has the latest news about this monumental mural, Fertile Ground, in Omaha, Nebraska, and links to muralist Meg Saligman, University of Delaware researchers, and consulting conservators at the Gerald Ford Conservation Center in Omaha.
Visit www.RescuePublicMurals.org for more information.

Posting 06/20/08: Clear Bags Print Sleeves Now Available Locally!

Wine Country Art & Frame is now the local retailer for Crystal Clear Bags -- those clear plastic resealable bags to put your art prints in. All bags are Acid-Free and are designed to preserve your prints. Perfect for photographs, originals, and giclees. All sizes and quantities are available, but the following will be kept in stock:

11 1/4" x 14 1/8" ($0.20/ea)

16 1/4" x 20 1/16" ($0.30/ea)

18 7/16" x 24 1/4" ($0.45/ea)

22 7/8" x 30 1/2" ($0.70/ea)

32 7/16" x 40 1/4" ($1.55/ea)

Bulk discounts available to all artists, including those participating in Open Studios.

Wine Country Art & Frame
1355 West Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 224-4904
www.winecountryartandframe.com

Posting 07/08/08: ArtScuttlebutt.com Networking Site

ArtScuttlebutt.com has reached 2,500 members and 15,700 image uploads. Powered by Art Calendar Magazine, ArtScuttlebutt.com is a free online art community where artists can meet, network and discuss the business of art. Originally launched in September 2007, ArtScuttlebutt includes a host of interactive features including live chat, message boards, Q & As, artist spotlights, featured galleries, event calendars, member profiles, artist directories and more.

Artists, galleries and anyone else in the art world can create a free profile with a unique Web address, post an online art gallery, blog, post photos, videos or vlogs (video diaries), post questions, chat with other artists and interact in discussion forums. In addition, members can post events, announcements, classes, shows and calls to artists on the ArtScuttlebutt events page for free.

ArtScuttlebutt is currently averaging at about 100 image uploads a day. Art Calendar features one member of ArtScuttlebutt.com in each issue along with photos of their work. For more information about ArtScuttlebutt, visit ArtScuttlebutt.com .

Ongoing 03/17/09: Los Angeles County, CA + Public Art Opportunities Email List

The Civic Art Program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission urges artists to sign-up for the first southern California master public art opportunities email list that will generate periodic emails regarding new projects from Civic Art Program, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Other public art programs in southern California, and Private art consultants and developers. We only need your name, email and zip code. To sign up, visit the website below - click on "artist opportunities" in the box "civic art".

Information: www.lacountyarts.org

Posting 11/07/08: Art Now Art Book for Collectors Call for Artists

ART NOW international is a quality art book for collectors, galleries, museums, dealers and art lovers, who seek the latest trends in the art world.

How to get in the Book
If you are enquiring about submitting your artwork to selection please email your enquiry to submit@artoteque.com and the editor will get back to you as soon as possible. The editor will review all submission and make decisions on acceptance. Each artist selection, nomination and inclusion in book is made on the merit of the works. Each artist included will receive three copy of the book. Subject to availability additional copies may be purchased at shipping and handling cost.

Two fee levels are offered
The value of the one-page in ART NOW is EUR 4,990 (or the equivalent USD /GBP), but we have a special introductory rate of EUR 990 for two-page spreads in the book and EUR 590 for one-page. If you are interested in publishing your artist profile in ART NOW International please do not hesitate to submit your works for selection.

ONE-PAGE: The artist profile will include up to 3 works along the works details (title, year, media, size), the artist studio/live and work space, city, country, email, website, an estimate of the fair market value of the work, up to 300 words of statement, essay or writing. The one-page fee applies to accepted submissions.

TWO-PAGES: The artist profile will include up to 3 works along the works details (title, year, media, size), the artist studio/live and work space, city, country, email, website, an estimate of the fair market value of the work, up to 500 words of statement, essay or writing. The two-page fee applies to accepted submissions.

The editorial fee should be provided after the submitter will receive a layout alternative in the book, by a gallery, corporation, individual contributor or self-provided after receiving a layout alternative.

Marketing and distribution is through large book wholesalers and ecommerce channels, in US bookstores and internationally including Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Amazon in USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Australia and others.

To apply for selection email your enquiry to submit@artoteque.co

Classes, Lectures & Workshops

Workshop: Creative Acrylic with Bernard Healey (July 28-Sept 1)

You will learn techniques for the application of acrylics as well as getting more mood and compelling composition through color theory, as well as how to create abstracted landscapes and non-subjective paintings. Ongoing critiques and demonstrations will be done at each session as well as working on your own painting project as we progress through the 6 week course.
Tues 2 to 5pm July 28 through September 1.
Information and registration: pat@marinmoca.com

Posting 02/13/09: Photography Classes Available with the No. California Center for Photographic Arts.

Basic Digital Photography - For those people who don't or won't read manuals. This workshop will cover basic digital camera operations: white balance, f stops, lens focal length, shutter speeds, exposure, ISO, light source and depth of field. $60.00.

Photographing 2D Art Work - This workshop is designed for the 2D artists who want to successfully and affordably light and digitally photograph their own work. $80.00.

Photographing Large 3D Art Work - This workshop is designed for the 3D artists who want to photograph pieces greater than 12" in height, width or diameter. $100.00.

Photographing Small 3D Art Work - This workshop is designed for the 3D artists who want to photograph pieces less than 12" in height, width or diameter. $100.00. Post Production - working with

Photoshop Elements - This workshop will cover downloading, storing, emailing and basic corrections. $100.00.

A 10% discount on these workshops will be given to high school and college students. Northern California Center for the Photographic Arts is dedicated to teach, to create and to preserve the art of photography. For more information on classes and schedule please visit: www.nccenterphotoarts.com/classes, email gleng@nccenterphotoarts.com, or phone: 707-528-3799.

Posting 05/13/09: GrapeShot Studios Uninstructed Life Drawing

GrapeShot Studios continues to offer Uninstructed Life Drawing on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 6:30 pm and drawing starts at 7:00 pm. $10 requested to help pay for the models and misc. expenses.

For more information or to get on the mailing list contact Studio at (707) 226-7500 or email grapeshotstudios@gmail.com

07/18-19 Workshop: Po Mo Abstract Painting Class at MarinMOCA

Lift your spirits and expand your artistic skills by enrolling in a weekend Po Mo painting class at the The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Novato. Po Mo painting is an ancient Chinese style of painting. Using freshly ground pigments the artist pours the paint onto gold boards. Irene Korsky, who has presented courses in Po Mo and Sumi-E painting for more than twenty years, will guide you through your Po Mo painting exploration.

When:
Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; and/or
Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Students may attend either Saturday, Sunday, or both days.

Registration fee per day:
Non-members $85;
Artist Members of MarinMOCA $73.
10" x 10" Gold Board can be purchased from the instructor for $10 per board.
Materials list will be provided upon registration.
Visa and MasterCard welcome.

Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Class size is limited.
Registration forms are available in the MarinMOCA lobby (500 Palm Drive), at the classroom building and can be downloaded from the website www.marinmoca.com.

Additional Information:
Please contact the MarinMOCA office, at 415.506.0137, Tuesday through Friday or email pat@marinmoca.com

SUMMER Workshops: Childrens Fine Art & Digital Photography

MarinMOCA will be presenting childrens fine art and digital photography classes throughout the summer. Classes for ages 4-6, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-16.

Please call 415-506-0137 for details.

06/28/09 Workshop: Napa Valley Art Supplies FREE Lecture from M. Graham Featuring Walnut Oil Paints!

N.V.A.S. presents a FREE lecture on walnut oil paints by Robbie Laird from M. Graham & Co. from 10am-12pm, on June 28th. Space is Limited so register early by calling us at 707 224 2775 or by e-mail including your full name and telephone number. You can also sign up at the front counter of our store at:
3250 California Blvd
Napa CA, 94558

M. Graham & Co. colors are made by hand in small batches to create some of the finest paints around. They spend days coaxing each distinctive nature of each pigment until the richness inherent in each is fully developed.

Napa Valley Art Supplies will be carrying the full lines of M. Graham & Co. Oil paints and their Watercolor paints by or before June 20th.

Robbie Laird is a world renowned watercolor artist. She has been in numerous solo and group shows, and has exhibited in international and competitive shows. Her paintings have been seen/collected nationally and internationally, and are especially popular in Hawaii where she shows with the Village Galleries on Maui and is frequently invited to be an artist-in-residence on Maui. She teaches how to utilize the strength of design elements to enhance what you want your painting to express,and to set your creativity free while painting.

06/28/09 Workshop: Napa Valley Art Supplies FREE Lecture by M. Graham Featuring Honey Watercolor Paint

N.V.A.S. presents a FREE lecture on watercolor painting by Robbie Laird from M. Graham & Co., from 1pm-3pm, on June 28th. Space is Limited so register early by calling us at 707 224 2775 or by e-mail including your full name and telephone number. You can also sign up at the front counter of our store at:
3250 California Blvd
Napa CA, 94558

M. Graham & Co. colors are made by hand in small batches to create some of the finest paints around. They spend days coaxing each distinctive nature of each pigment until the richness inherent in each is fully developed.

Napa Valley Art Supplies will be carrying the full lines of M. Graham & Co. Oil paints and their Watercolor paints by or before June 20th.

Robbie Laird is a world renowned watercolor artist. She has been in numerous solo and group shows, and has exhibited in international and competitive shows. Her paintings have been seen/collected nationally and internationally, and are especially popular in Hawaii where she shows with the Village Galleries on Maui and is frequently invited to be an artist-in-residence on Maui. She teaches how to utilize the strength of design elements to enhance what you want your painting to express,and to set your creativity free while painting.

07/14/09 Workshop: Business Side of Art - For All Artists - All Levels

This workshop is valuable for all artists, all levels and a MUST for Open Studio Artists!

Instructor, Carolynne Gamble, MFA, is an SBDC Business Advisor, Artist and Graphic Designer. Class is designed for artists who need key strategies for marketing on the web and want the best marketing tools and resources. Easy ways to increase attendance at Open Studios.

Includes methods for promoting and marketing your work, managing and increasing art sales, planning realistic financial goals and tracking costs. Key resources will be given and sample marketing tools will be available. Attendees are encouraged to sign up for free and confidential follow-up counseling with the Small Business Development Center. Special tips for Open Studios artists.

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room
556 First Street - upstairs
Napa, CA 94558
Fee: $40

To register, call NVC SBDC office or visit the website.
Napa Valley College SBDC
1556 First Street #103
Napa, CA 94558
Phone 707-253-3210
www.napasbdc.org

07/17-19 Workshop: Below the Painted Surface 3-DAY painting intensive with Nancy Willis and Helen Wilson

This painting workshop is geared for working artists or beginning painters who want to immerse themselves in a weekend of painting. Combining good food, drink, and discourse as a healthy part of engaged art making, instructors Nancy Willis and Helen Wilson will lead you through a painting obstacle course. From beginning a painting conceptually to finding solutions to painting problems, this workshop will help prepare artists for the unexpected or that which they cannot control. For a beginner, that can mean picking up a brush and facing a blank canvas. For artists with some experience, it can mean breaking patterns that leave them unfavorable results. In this painting intensive, we will nurture and indulge your creative spirit while stimulating your painting methods and artistic thought.

The weekend begins on Friday with a kickoff introduction and appetizer of what is to come. Saturday the painting gymnastics begin bright and early and continue after lunch. The painting continues Sunday morning and ends with a critique Sunday afternoon. Just say YES to this fun, rigorous, and intoxicating weekend.

Where:
Nimbus Arts
3110 North St. Helena Hwy
St. Helena, CA 94574

When:
Friday, July 17th 5PM to 8PM
Saturday, July 18th 9:30AM to 4PM
Sunday, July 19th, 9:30AM to 3PM

Cost: $375
Includes: instruction, Friday night wine and hors d'oeurves, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and most painting supplies

For more information:
Contact 707.963.5278 or email info@nimbusarts.org or nancy@nancywillis.com
www.nimbus.org

Community Service

Posting 06/25/09: St. Helena Library Get Involved Arts Initiative.

Why are we doing the Get Involved Arts Initiative:

The St. Helena Public Library has identified "The Arts" as a key means of engaging people. Our library is known as a place of social activity and is developing a reputation as an outlet for artistic expression and discovery. We plan to capitalize on this status by using volunteers to develop and provide programs for children, teens and adults that will introduce new ways for all to engage with each other, explore their own artistic skills through creative expression, and expand their knowledge of art culture and history.

To stay relevant to our times, the library is looking for new ways to serve the community. There are people in St. Helena and Napa Valley with very unique skills and abilities that share our vision of the library as a place of community engagement and a cultural hub. We hope to profit from these individuals by including them in our efforts to be innovative in fulfilling future community needs, attracting new users to the library and meeting the needs of the underserved.

How it works:
We are looking for volunteers who share our vision of a community that embraces the arts. We need volunteers to help us develop, create, implement and evaluate programs for all ages. This is a new way of using volunteers that empowers them to direct their own work. Volunteers bring us the ideas and we collaborate with them by providing them the tools and the authority to execute their own vision. Using volunteers the library will create connections and networks in our community through the arts, for the arts, and of the arts. This will allow the library the opportunity to expand and build on existing services and resources by providing new ways for people to network, get involved, experience the arts, and be art practitioners without personal expense. Everybody in the community can participate whether they are artistic or not they can get involved. There are many levels and many roles to this ongoing vision.

How you can help:
Get the word out. Talk about it. Refer people, particularly artists, Contact us for more information.

Jennifer Baker
Library Director
St. Helena Public Library
707-967-2805

Employment Opportunities

Posting 04/22/09: City of Kent, WA Visual Arts Program Internship

The City of Kent, Washington seeks a Visual Arts Program Assistant. The primary focus of this year's internship will be creating public art resource materials. Job duties will include: writing descriptions of public art; contacting artists directly; collaborating with the City's graphics department to create printable walking maps; collaborating with educational and heritage volunteers to create hands-on activities; posting materials to the City website; related field work.
Applications are due Friday, May 15, 2009 or until filled. For more information, please visit www.KentArts.org/opportunities.

Cheryl dos Remedios
Visual Arts Coordinator, Cultural Division, City of Kent
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
T 253.856.5058 | F 253.856.6050 | cdosremedios@ci.kent.wa.us
www.KentArts.org

Posting 01/30/09: City of Lancaster Public Arts Manager Position

The City of Lancaster - in the heart of Amish country - is vibrant with art, architecture and history and is in the midst of a strong revitalization. The vitality of the "future" Lancaster City will depend largely on being recognized as a center for the arts. To help move the vision of an arts center forward, the City is seeking a leader to fill the position: Public Arts Manager

The position of Public Arts Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and will develop and implement a public arts program for the City of Lancaster, while serving as a resources and advocate for public art projects in the Lancaster community.

If you are interested in the position, please see details below or on the website http://cityoflancasterpa.com or http://co.lancaster.pa.us/lancastercity.

Posting 12/30/08 : City of Dallas, TX + Public Art Manager

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs seeks qualified candidates for the position of Public Art Manager (Manager II-K). The Public Art Manager provides oversight and management to the City of Dallas' Public Art Program, which includes new projects and conservation / maintenance of the existing collection. Principal responsibilities include developing and implementing the annual Public Art plan; managing artist selection and recruitment; contract and project management; evaluation and performance measures; and marketing, public education and community affairs.

To apply, please submit cover letter, indicating salary requirements and the current salary, along with a resume to patricia.barrett@dallascityhall.com.

Deadline: open until filled - priority given to application received by 12/30/08

Information: http://www.dallasculture.org
www.dallascityhall.com/human_resources/index.html.

Posting 05/13/09: LA County Arts Commission Seeking Director of Civic Art

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is seeking a visionary Director of its Civic Art Program. This program, which allocates 1% of county capital projects for public art, began in 2005. This position has overall responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing what is becoming one of the largest public art programs in the country, with close to 50 projects currently in
various stages of development.

The Director of Civic Art oversees a team of project managers and a program coordinator. The position reports to the Executive Director of the Arts Commission.

The successful candidate will offer the following skills and experience:

Knowledge of the field of public art, including artists working in the public art realm and contemporary trends and practices in the field.

Structure, functioning, and protocol of local government, public agencies, and community groups.

Skill in project management, including managing budgets, timelines and work schedules; understanding of construction methods and materials; and integration of the public art component into the underlying capital project.

Skill in negotiating agreements and developing consensus around complex issues and situations.

Outstanding oral and written communication.

Group dynamics and community organizing techniques.

Skill in recruiting, supervising, and motivating professional staff.

Ability to form productive working relationships with design and construction professionals, as well as professionals within other County departments.

Ability to develop and articulate a broad vision for the Civic Art Program and to motivate others to embrace that vision.

Ability to manage a multi-faceted workload with self-motivation under broad general supervision.

The successful candidate will be a senior level public arts administrator with a minimum of four years professional experience administering arts programs, including public arts programs. A Bachelor's degree in public administration, arts administration, visual arts, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or a related field is desired.

This is a full-time employee position: $74,524 - $112,798 with full benefits, including matching deferred savings plans and retirement. Placement within the range will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and current salary.

Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, resume, a list of three references and salary history to: Miriam Gonzalez via employment email at employment@arts.lacounty.gov.

Film and Video

06/30/09 Deadline: 2-Minute Video Play

Competition by Heartland Plays Inc. Submissions of your videotaped 2 minute (or 2 page) play accepted at www.heartlandplays.com. One play will be displayed weekly on our website, script forms will be requested of selected plays and included in our upcoming anthology of 52 2-minute Plays. Check out our website for submission details. No obscenity or pornography accepted.

For more information contact: Rebecca Ryland Editor/Literary Manager at email: playsnow@heartlandplays.com or phone: 937/902-4194.

Grants Opportunities

Ongoing 07/03/07: ACTA's Traditional Arts Development Program

Alliance for California Traditional Arts' (ACTA) Traditional Arts Development Program(TAD) makes contracts up to $1,500 to support consultancies, mentorships and travel opportunities that foster a new level of growth for individual folk and traditional artists and organizations engaged in this field in California. Requested services may be focused on organizational, program, and/or artistic development goals. Individual artists and cultural practitioners, as well as organizations, whether incorporated or not, may apply. This program supports: cultural expertise, mentorship sessions by a master artist, field documentation, aritst self-management, marketing and publicity, repertoire development, concert production, editing, graphic design, exhibit design, archival procedures, organizational development and management.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and applicants will be notified within 30 days of receipt of their application. For complete information and program guidelines, visit www.actaonline.org

Literary Arts

01/01/10 Deadline: Heartland Plays Call to Artists

Heartland Plays in Danville, a new online publishing company of plays and drama products, currently building playlist to market to small professional educational community and children's theaters. We will accept submissions directly to our editor without reader's fee through 6/30/09 and ongoing through our website at heartlandplays.com. We are particularly committed to promoting the work of new and emerging playwrights living outside NYC and LA. Contact: Rebecca Ryland Editor/Literary Manager at playsnow@heartlandplays.com or phone: 937/902-4194.

Posting 03/11/08: Call for Book Manuscript Submissions

NV Publishing Company, L.L.C., a publishing company founded by writers in Napa County, is accepting manuscripts for Northern California non-fiction and fiction based in Northern California. For submission guidelines please email nvpublishing@yahoo.com

09/17-09/20/09 Conference: Surprise Valley Writer's Conference

SURPRISE VALLEY Writers' Conference-September 17-20, Cedarville, CA. A "rural setting for serious writing." 4 days of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry workshops. Dinners, field trip included. Trust, good spirit, and humor abound.

For information about submissions and fees, see www.modocforum.org or call (530) 279-2099.

Ongoing 03/18/09: Surprise Valley Annual Poetry Prize

SURPRISE VALLEY Annual Poetry Prize. Monthly winners. Publication on Surprise Valley Writers' Conference Web site and in Modoc Independent News. Plus annual cash grand prize of $500/$300/$150. Submit 3-5 poems, $12 entry fee. No previously published or award-winning poems accepted. Open reading period.

Detailed guidelines at www.modocforum.org.

Ongoing 03/18/09: Literal Latte Food Verse Contest

LITERAL LATTE Food Verse Contest. Looking for poems, all styles and subjects, with food as an ingredient. First Prize: $500. All poems considered for publication. Entry fee: $10 for up to 6 poems. Send to: Literal Latte FVC, 200 E. 10th St., Ste. 240, New York, NY 10003. E-mail: Litlatte@aol.com. Web site: www.literal-latte.com.

06/30/09 Deadline: 2-Minute Video Play

Competition by Heartland Plays Inc. Submissions of your videotaped 2 minute (or 2 page) play accepted at www.heartlandplays.com. One play will be displayed weekly on our website, script forms will be requested of selected plays and included in our upcoming anthology of 52 2-minute Plays. Check out our website for submission details. No obscenity or pornography accepted.

For more information contact: Rebecca Ryland Editor/Literary Manager at email: playsnow@heartlandplays.com or phone: 937/902-4194.

Performing Arts

Ongoing 03/18/09: California Dance Network

The California Dance Network is a free resource for dance artists and enthusiasts. Users can create free profiles to promote themselves and their work, get listed on a statewide dance map, post and search for events and stay informed with current news and reviews from throughout the country.

For more information check out the website at http://californiadancenetwork.org.

Public Art Opportunities

Ongoing 04/03/09: San Diego Int'l Airport Call for Artists

The Cultural Exhibits Program is a component of the San Diego International Airport Art Program. Established in 1999, this program is free and available to local and regional cultural organizations, individual artists and collectors who have art and artifacts of public interest with artistic merit, cultural significance or educational value. The purpose of this program is to showcase the diversity of art and culture in the San Diego Region.

This Open Call for Exhibits is open to organizations, groups and individuals interested in submitting for the Cultural Exhibits Program. All media may be proposed for review. There is no deadline. Submissions are reviewed by an Exhibits Review Panel annually or semi-annually as needed. Each approved proposal is assigned an exhibit start date based on the yearly exhibition calendar. The duration of exhibits is up to six (6) months depending on the nature of the exhibit and the selected site. Exhibits can be scheduled up to three years in advance.

Exhibitors are not offered any compensation at this time; however installation and curatorial support are provided as needed.

For more information, visit www.san.org/airport/arts_at_the_airport/index.asp. For questions contact Susanna H. Peredo at 619-400-2887 or email speredo@san.org

Mail Proposals to:
SD County Regional Airport Authority
Attn: Art Program
PO Box 82776
San Diego, CA 92138-2776

Posting 02/25/09: Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Call for Submissions for 2009 Year in Review

Americans for the Arts Public Art Network (PAN) announces the Call for Submissions for the 2009 Year in Review. Submitted public art projects will be reviewed and selected by this year's curators: artists, Janet Echelman and Mildred Howard. Public art projects (temporary or permanent) completed in calendar year 2008 are eligible for submission.

Since 2001, the Public Art Network's Year in Review award has annually recognized outstanding public art projects through an open call submission and curation selection process. The Public Art Network's Year in Review program is the ONLY national award that specifically recognizes public art projects. The field is advanced by the commitment of artists to produce exceptional work, public art administrators who lead and facilitate public processes, and our two independent curators, all of whom dedicate time and thoughtful detail.

The final projects selected will be presented at the Americans for the Arts Annual Convention in Seattle, Year in Review keynote presentation on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The projects will also be included in the 2009 Year in Review CD, as well as the upcoming public art online image database being created in partnership with Westaf.

$25 per project applications fee.
Liesel Fenner, ASLA
Manager of Public Art
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Ave. NW 6th Fl.
Washington DC, 20005
202-371-2830 / 202-371-0424 fax email: lfenner@ARTSUSA.ORG

Ongoing 03/06/08: City of Ventura, CA + Temporary Sculpture Installations

The City of Ventura's Public Art Program is offering a unique opportunity for local, regional and national artists to temporarily install their works in public spaces throughout the City. Temporary installations may be created with unusual media or installed in unexpected places. They may pique public awareness of an important or timely issue; or simply add momentary beauty to a site. Information: http://www.ci.ventura.ca.us/depts/arts_culture/pub_art/index.asp

Ongoing 02/15/08: Jackson Hole, WY + Public artSPOT Project

At the gateway to Jackson Hole WY, a dormant gasoline station sign has been converted into a public art venue, displaying 2-D and sculptural works. The project is seeking artwork for an ongoing exhibition. Artists should consider the temporary exhibition of the art, creating work from recycled, reused and repurposed materials (although this is only a suggestion). A stipend is available to offset the cost of transportation or materials. A complete listing and additional information can be found on the website http://www.jhartspot.info or email Carrie Geraci cgeraci@gmail.com or Karen Stewart Karen@artassociation.org

Ongoing 02/15/08: City of Ventura, CA + Temporary Sculpture Installations

The City of Ventura's Public Art Program is offering a unique opportunity for local, regional and national artists to temporarily install their works in public spaces throughout the City. Temporary installations may be created with unusual media or installed in unexpected places. They may pique public awareness of an important or timely issue; or simply add momentary beauty to a site. Information: http://www.ci.ventura.ca.us/depts/arts_culture/pub_art/index.asp

06/30/09 Deadline: Bend, OR + Riverbend Community Park

Art in Public Places (AiPP) on behalf of a public art initiative for the city of Bend, Oregon seeks to commission or purchase a permanent large scale work of art for the roundabout (traffic circle) at Riverbend Community Park at 799 S.W. Columbia Street in Bend, Oregon. This is an open competition for professional artists residing in the Northwest United States, specifically the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California. A team of artists is welcome to apply and the submitted images must reflect the collaborative work of the team players. One application per artist or team. The budget is $75,000 all inclusive.

The roundabout (traffic circle) is located in the new Riverbend Community Park and site of the new district offices of Bend Metro Park and Recreation District. The park is a gateway to the Deschutes River Trail where people enjoy walking, running, cycling, boating, fishing and other nature based recreation. This park is designed to host community and special events, picnics, offer paved pathways and trails and provide beach and river access.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

Information: http://www.artinpublicplaces.org/

Marcelene Trujillo marcelene@artscentraloregon.org

08/14/09 Deadline: City of Gainesville/Alachua County Call to Artists Public Works Administration Building

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places Trust invite artists or artist teams to submit applications for the Public Works Administration building. The Art in Public Places Trust is an Alachua County and City of Gainesville appointed five-member citizen advisory board established to manage and oversee the purchase of public art.

Project Details
The Public Works Administration building will be LEED silver level certified. Artwork that is functional, relate to Public Works, and enrich the environment is encouraged. The theme is left to the artist's discretion, but the artist must keep in mind that the design must include a linkage between the public artwork and the functions of the Public Works Department. This public art project may enhance the aesthetic quality of the exterior facade of the building and/or the interior two-story atrium. Additional potential areas for artwork may include the entrance floor, wall space and/or building corridor design. Artists are encouraged to use recycled materials and products. The artwork will be accessible and contribute to Gainesville's community pride.

Budget
The Art in Public Places Trust is requesting proposals to include the allocated amount required for services rendered. The total budget is $28,000. The budget must include all design costs and/or costs to the artist i.e. design coordination, site design, insurance, construction drawings, travel and sales tax.

Artist Eligibility
This project is open to all artists, age 18 and over, who are eligible to work in the United States. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.

Selection Process
Based on proposal images and support materials, the artist submissions will be reviewed and selected by the City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust. The selection committee, consisting of the APPT Advisory Board and Public Works' representatives will select up to three finalists for interviews.

Application Materials
One artist or a team of artists will be selected after the following information has been reviewed. The following documentation must arrive before the postmarked deadline of Friday, August 14, 2009:

Letter of Interest: This one page maximum letter should outline the artist's approach to public art. Please highlight relevant pastexperience on projects of similar budget and scope.

General Design Concept/Theme Proposal: Describe your overall "theme" and style of artwork. Include artist name, fees, for allservice, drawings, and any additional services provided uponinvoice. Explain your proposed schedule, process, medium andmethod by which you will involve the Public Works Administrationusers in concept development and/or design development.

Professional Resume: Resumes should not be more than two pages. Please note that artist teams should submit a resume for each team member.

Fabrication and Installation: Describe the anticipated fabrication and installation needs for the permanent art work.

Annotated Image List: The image list must be provided with the Artist's name, title, location, medium, dimensions, date of work, budget, the corresponding image number and short description of images (up to 10 maximum). The format for this submission should be on a CD in .jpg format, with each image no larger than 1MB.

Return Envelope: Self-addressed and stamped.

Mail Application Materials to (Postmarked by August 14, 2009)
City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust
Public Works Administration Building
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Station 30 PO Box 490 Gainesville, FL 32602-0490

Inquiries
For additional questions please contact Erin Friedberg, Visual Arts Coordinator, City of Gainesville Division of Cultural Affairs, (352) 393-8532.
E-mail: friedbereh@cityofgainesville.org

07/10/09 Deadline: Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Call For Entries - Speer Blvd Bridge

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) is seeking an artist, or artist team, for a site-specific public art commission for the Speer Boulevard Bridge. Approximate budget is $88,000. Please apply at www.callforentry.org

In 1998, the City and County of Denver replaced the twin Speer Boulevard bridges which span three major elements: Interstate 25, the South Platte River and a historic rail yard. Speer Boulevard is a major artery into Denver and the Central Platte Valley from I-25 and the Highland and Jefferson Park neighborhoods. Speer was recently reconstructed to high urban design standards, and the entire Central Platte Valley area has been improved and re-developed, including extensive channel improvements for the South Platte River, park development, and the re-location and improvement of Elitch Garden Amusement Park.

The area is heavily trafficked with families using the park, traveling to Ocean Journey Aquarium, REI, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Children's Museum. This park/river area is in direct contrast to the Speer Boulevard Bridge just overhead. The bridge is frequented almost entirely by automobile traffic, while Confluence Park and the surrounding environment is exclusively pedestrian/bicycle traffic.

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is seeking artists working in any medium, including sound, light, earthworks and interactive sculpture, for an original work of art in the area of the Speer Boulevard Bridge and surrounding environment. The selected artist will be working with the design team to incorporate artwork into the park, with possibilities for functional integration, earthworks, and site-specific installation.

Because of the high traffic and programming in the area, DOCA is looking for work that integrates into the landscape without being a stand-alone sculpture. Artists will be invited to find one or more locations that would suit their work best.

Approximately $88,000 is available for public art at this site. This budget is inclusive of all expenses related to the creation of the artwork. More information can be found at www.callforentry.org

Ongoing 03/17/09: Cambridge, MA + Luman Eclipse

Luman Eclipse, a public video art project located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking submissions relating to the themes of Typography, Animal and Translation. Lumen Eclipse is currently reviewing work from established and emerging artists. Eight motion-based works, such as film, video and animation, are showcased each month on a pair of large outdoor video displays in Harvard Square as well as in our online gallery at the website below.

Information: www.lumeneclipse.com art@lumeneclipse.com

07/10/09 Deadline: City of Phoenix RFQ - Fire Training Academy Public Art Project

The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture request for qualifications:

Fire Training Academy Public Art Call
An artist or design team will be contracted to design an entry feature for the Fire Training Academy, a 50-acre training campus, located at 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Road. The Campus includes, burn buildings, a driver training track, a recruit classroom building and administrative spaces. The Academy will be a secured campus requiring the public art to be focused on the exterior front entry plaza, which will have the greatest visibility from the street.

When completed, the Phoenix Fire Training Academy will be the premier facility in the Southwest and one of the nation's top training venues. It will be utilized primarily by the City of Phoenix, surrounding valley communities, and local, county, state and federal agencies.

The intent of this public art project is to celebrate the service of fire fighters. The work could be sculpture, landscaping, sidewalks and pavements. The Budget is 160,000.

Who Can Apply
Artists and design teams residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah are eligible to apply. Metalsmiths are encouraged to apply.

Schedule
Submission Deadline: Applications must be received at the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture by 5:00 p.m. M.S.T. on, Friday, July 10, 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
Initial Selection Meeting: TBD
Finalist Interviews and Panel Recommendation: TBD
City approval process and Award of Contract: TBD

Additional Information
For additional information on this project contact:
Elizabeth Grajales, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 534.7230 or email elizabeth.grajales@phoenix.gov
OR Through City of Phoenix TTY Relay at (602) 534-5500.

Mail or deliver applications to
Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
Public Art Program
ATTN: Fire Training Academy Public Art Project
200 W. Washington Street. 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611

07/10/09 Deadline: City of Phoenix RFQ - Fence and Gate Design HOPE VI Housing Project

The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture request for qualifications to design metal fences and gates for:

Matthew A. Henson/HOPE VI Housing Project
An artist or designer will be contracted to design fences and gates for community gardens at the Matthew A. Henson/HOPE VI Housing Project site. The artist will work with the Office of Arts and Culture, the Housing Department, and the HOPE VI team. The project design budget is expected to be approximately $20,000. Once the design for the artwork is approved by the City of Phoenix, the artist would be contracted to fabricate or oversee the fence fabrication. The total construction budget is expected to be approximately $200,000, including expenses for construction, fabrication, installation, permitting approvals and City of Phoenix costs to coordinate the project.

Additional Projects
Artists who respond to this call may be considered for other future City of Phoenix public art projects.

Who Can Apply
Artists, designers, metalsmiths, graphic artists and industrial designers residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah are eligible to apply. Artists new to public art are encouraged to apply if they feel that their work can be translated into designs for gates and fences.

Schedule
Submission Deadline: Applications must be received at the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture by 5:00 p.m. M.S.T. on, Friday, July 10, 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
Initial Selection Meeting: TBD
Finalist Interviews and Panel Recommendation: TBD
City approval process and Award of Contract: TBD

Additional Information
For additional information on this project contact:
Elizabeth Grajales, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 534.7230 or email elizabeth.grajales@phoenix.gov
OR Through City of Phoenix TTY Relay at (602) 534-5500.

Mail or deliver applications to
Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
Public Art Program
ATTN: Fences & Gates
200 W. Washington Street. 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611

Ongoing 02/17/09 Posting: San Francisco, CA + The Bayview Artpach

Help plan and develop a sculpture garden using recycled materials and native plants. Currently we are looking for artists and volunteers interested in working together to create something beautiful that provides an example of how to return health to the earth and how to make efficient and creative use of materials that are regularly thrown away.

Information: Jennifer Alexander jwa@jennalex.com
www.jennalex.com/artpatch

Ongoing 03/17/09: Chicago, IL + Public Art in the Public Way

Near NorthWest Arts Council invites artists to create projects including murals (with/without after-school student participation), temporary public space and media installations. Acceptable disciplines include Visual Arts, Electronic Media Arts, Murals, Painting, Photography, Sculpture/Installation, Sound, Video, and Media Arts. The purpose is to activate and enhance the public way. The locations include transit oriented sites, storefront display, and viaduct bridges. Send a resume, slides or digital format, image list and three references.

Information: Laura Weathered nnwac@nnwac.org

07/01/09 Deadline: Charlottesville, VA + ArtInPlace

Several locations around the City have been selected for public sculpture. Charlottesville is visited by 500,000 tourists each year. All locations are in areas of high vehicular traffic. Although we are looking primarily for large works, we have established sites along Schenk's Branch Greenway where a pedestrian path parallels McIntire Road and allows for views of smaller works. Each installation will be in place for 11 months.

Each selected work is provided with signs that direct the viewer to this Web site. Based on electronic material submitted, each artist receives appropriate descriptions of themselves and their work, the availability of other work for sale, and a link to his/her own Web site. Each artist selected will receive a $1,500 honorarium.

Information: http://www.artinplace.org/sculpture/app.html

07/17/09 Deadline: City of San Diego Documentary Public Art Call

The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture seeks an artist or artist team to create permanent, documentary public artwork(s) such as drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, videos or multi-media artworks, which record the unique nature of City Heights and engender community.

Artists must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply. Art Budget: $25,000

Full RFQ: http://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/pdf/rfq.pdf

06/30/09 Deadline: Seattle Fire Department Fire Station 6 Artist Call

Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Seattle Fleets and Facilities Department and the Seattle Fire Department, seeks an artist to develop a site-specific art project for a new Fire Station 6. The project is part of the city's fire levy program, the biggest undertaking in the last 40 years to upgrade, replace and modernize fire stations and make Seattle safer and better prepared.

The call for artists is open to professional artists living in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or California. The total budget for design, fabrication and installation is $90,000. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 30. A link to the online application and guidelines is available at www.seattle.gov/arts.

Located in the heart of the Central District, the existing Fire Station 6 is a historic landmark. The city will build a new Fire Station 6 at 2615 S. Jackson St. Design is expected to begin in late summer 2009. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2011 with completion in 2012. The new station will be designed to withstand an earthquake and allow firefighters to provide critical services to the community.

The selected artist will work with the community, firefighters and city staff to create a site-specific artwork or design element on the public-facing portion of the new station.

For more information about the art project, contact Jason Huff, public art project manager, at (206) 684-7278 or email jason.huff@seattle.gov

07/10/09 Deadline: City of Phoenix RFQ - Fence and Gate Design Children's Museum of Phoenix

The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture request for qualifications to design metal fences and gates for

Children's Museum of Phoenix
An artist or designer will be contracted to design a fence and gates at the museum. The location along 7th Street in the heart of downtown Phoenix is highly visible. The artist will work with the Children's Museum, the Office of Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Office and other city departments. The work will bolster the City's efforts to improve pedestrian amenities throughout downtown.

The design budget for this project is expected to be approximately $25,000. Once the design for the artwork is approved by the City of Phoenix the artist will be issued a contract for fabrication or fabrication oversight. The total construction budget is approximately $300,000 including expenses for construction, fabrication, installation, permitting approvals and City of Phoenix costs to coordinate the project.

Additional Projects
Artists who respond to this call may be considered for other future City of Phoenix public art projects.

Who Can Apply
Artists, designers, metalsmiths, graphic artists and industrial designers residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah are eligible to apply. Artists new to public art are encouraged to apply if they feel that their work can be translated into designs for gates and fences.

Schedule
Submission Deadline: Applications must be received at the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture by 5:00 p.m. M.S.T. on, Friday, July 10, 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
Initial Selection Meeting: TBD
Finalist Interviews and Panel Recommendation: TBD
City approval process and Award of Contract: TBD

Additional Information
For additional information on this project contact:
Elizabeth Grajales, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 534.7230 or email elizabeth.grajales@phoenix.gov
OR Through City of Phoenix TTY Relay at (602) 534-5500.

Mail or deliver applications to
Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
Public Art Program
ATTN: Fences & Gates
200 W. Washington Street. 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611

07/30/09 Deadline: University of Utah RFQ

Letters of interest and qualifications are requested from artists interested in creating art for the public places of the new James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology and Neuroscience Research facility on the campus of the University of Utah. This facility is designed to support collaborative Biomedical and Neuroscience Research.

Budget $660,000 total - Deadline: July 30, 2009

It is anticipated that more than half of the total budget will be applied toward the commission of a major work befitting the significance of this important national research center. The remaining budget will be considered for art commissions throughout the facility.

American or legal resident artists / artist teams are encouraged to apply. Art selection committee members and immediate families, and employees, subcontractors or consultants of LAS Architecture, Prescott Muir Architects and Layton Construction are not eligible for this project.

RFQ available online at www.utahpublicart.org under "commissions" or call 801-533-3586 or email fbooth@utah.gov

06/26/09 Deadline: City of Roanoke Public Art Benches RFP

The City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Arts Commission seek qualified artists or artist teams to design, fabricate and install a minimum of two public art benches in Highland Park in the historic Old Southwest neighborhood.

This project is open to all artists and artist teams, age 18 and over, who are residents of the United States. All applicants, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, origin or disability will be considered.

Criteria:

The benches will be placed outside and shall be durable and require little or no maintenance.

The benches must be secured by the artist on the site.

The artwork will be used as seating so the artist should take into consideration safety factors, particularly as this park is used by children.

The artwork will be viewed from all angles so artists should consider the entire surface when planning the design.

Existing art benches that are one of a kind will be considered.

Maximum dimensions apply - please check website for site drawings.

Creativity is encouraged but it should be noted that this neighborhood is in an historic district so design guidelines may apply and the Architectural review Board could ask for design changes. The historic district design guidelines are posted at www.roanokeva.gov/publicart. Site photos can be viewed at www.roanokeva.gov/publicart under "current calls to artists".

The budget for this project is $10,000. Deadline for response to RFP is June 26, 2009. Chosen artist will be notified by July 10, 2009. Work completed November 2009.

06/27/09 Deadline: Laredo, TX + Laredo Community College LBV Environmental Science Center

A mural of an American Alligator to be painted outside on the wall of the new natural history hall at the Laredo Community College LBV Environmental Science Center. It will be painted on a stucco/Ephis wall with in a 12' x 18' area, an 8' steel cutout of an alligator will be placed outside of painted one. Bids are welcomed to do the painting, the budget is between $3000 and $5000.
Information: http://www.arts.state.tx.us/

06/29/09 Deadline: Salt Lake City, UT + City Creek Center

The City Creek project is seeking qualified, professional artists to contribute to a site-specific public artwork program. City Creek is a revitalization project in Downtown Salt Lake City. This mixed-use site development will be a walkable urban community of tower residences, offices, hotel, and over 700,000 square feet of retail. The project will be built over the next three years on 20 acres, across two downtown Salt Lake City blocks. This premier downtown destination is scheduled to open spring 2012. The committee is open to considering the work(s) of one artist, multiple artists or multiple works by an artist or team of artists. The budget is $475,000 all inclusive.

Information: www.selbertperkins.com Selbert Perkins Design 310-822-5223

06/30/09 Deadline: Broomfield, CO + Sculpture on Loan Program

The City and County of Broomfield, Colorado is initiating a Sculpture on Loan Program with the first phase to be installed in September 2009. Three concrete bases will be provided on the west side lawn area of the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library and Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, Colorado. This is the center of cultural events for the City with ongoing programs of the performing arts for the surrounding communities. The site affords excellent visual exposure from Main Street and foot traffic from the visitors of the Auditorium and Library. Broomfield's population is 52,000+.

The Public Art Committee will provide plaques for each piece listing title, artist, materials, price, and contact information for purchase. A 10% commission of the purchase price will be retained by the Broomfield Public Art Committee. Artists lend their work to the City and County of Broomfield for one year for a $750 honorarium and in return the City and County of Broomfield agrees to provide insurance for the work. Each artist may enter up to three pieces of outdoor sculpture. Minimum height 3' tall and able to fit on the bases provided. Fragile, dangerous or inappropriate work will not be considered.

Information: www.broomfieldpublicart.com

07/13/09 Deadline: Palm Spring, FL + Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 31 CANCELLED

CALL TO ARTISTS CANCELLED

Palm Beach County's Art in Public Places program seeks to commission artists with demonstrated ability in producing artwork in powder coated aluminum and/or surface embellishments to concrete. By spring 2011, a new Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 31 will be constructed in Palm Springs, Florida. Artists are invited to design artwork to enhance the new facility's security gate, fence and/or its support columns. Artwork will be applied onto the powder coated aluminum gate and fence and/or its concrete support columns. Artwork designed for the fence and gate must be powder coated aluminum. Artwork designed for concrete support columns may be of diverse media. The budget is $36,750 all inclusive.

The selected artist(s) will coordinate with the project's contractor (gate, fence, support columns) to assure fabrication/installation integration. Additional fencing to surround the entire property will be vinyl coated chain link fence and is not included in the artist's project scope. Artwork shall represent the spirit and mission of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department. A wide variety of artwork will be considered including figurative, representational and/or abstract imagery. Artwork should be static, not kinetic. To learn more about Palm Beach County Fire Rescue visit http://www.pbcfr.org/

Information: http://www.pbcgov.com/fdo/art/calls.htm Elayna Toby Singer esinger@pbcgov.org

07/17/09 Deadline: Memphis, TN + Chickasaw Heritage Park

The Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC) is installing a walking trail at Chickasaw Heritage Park. UrbanArt is seeking an artist to contribute to the development of this park. Chickasaw Heritage Park is described by its users as quiet and safe, and as a place to relax and view the Mississippi River. The addition of a walking trail will enhance the usage of this park for nearby residents of the French Fort neighborhood, and for visitors to the neighboring National Ornamental Metal Museum. The park has six "connection" areas, four of which serve as entrances, plus two interior areas where paths come together. One artist will be selected to address one or more than one of these connection areas. The residents of French Fort would like to see artwork that is reflective of the community and its history, which includes the Chickasaw Indians, explorers such as Hernando DeSoto, Spanish settlers, Fort Pickering, and a settlement of former slaves. The budget is $85,000 all inclusive.

Information: www.urbanartcommission.org Elizabeth Alley ealley@urbanartcommission.org

08/04/09 Deadline: Broward County: Airport Terminals Interior Clarification Project

The Airport Terminals Interior Clarification Project is open to professional artists who are experienced in the fields of environmental design, architecture, interior design, exhibition design, graphics, lighting, media and interactive spaces. Artist/team of artists must be able to effectively work within the aggressive project timeline and collaborate with the architect of record, Airport Program Managers, and Aviation Department staff. The budget is $45,000 all inclusive.

The interior of the airport's Terminals 2, 3, and 4 are dated, cluttered and visually busy as a result of decoration, banners, furniture and art. This visual clutter makes it difficult if not impossible to appreciate artwork due to visual competition. In the capacity of an "art and design consultant" to the architect of record, the selected artist/team of artists shall identify how each terminal interior can be updated and clarified to become suitable backdrops for a world-class art collection.

The artist/team of artists shall also provide an illustrated and narrative plan that includes, but is not limited to, wall and floor finish and color specifications and lighting to upgrade interior environments and create coherent spaces with a vision of how the current placement of artworks can be enhanced and how future art works can be integrated as per the Master Plan. Apply via CaFE at www.callforentry.org

Information: croldan@broward.org

08/21/09 Deadline: Lake Worth, FL + Department of Transportation: Turnpike Law Enforcement Building

The Turnpike Law Enforcement Building is in the West Palm Beach Service Plaza, located in the SE corner of Palm Beach County in the community of Lake Worth. It is one of eight service plazas on the Turnpike Mainline which provide nighttime, armed security. The plazas are open 24-hours a day and offer a variety of fast food dining options, gift shops, ATMs, Florida Lottery, public telephones, internet access, 24-hour news broadcasts, travel information, attraction tickets, picnic areas, dog walks, and other amenities.

The project's Art Selection Committee has identified two sites for which they will acquire artwork and two more sites for which they might acquire artwork. Site 1: Large wall on the right in the entry vestibule, approximately 17' wide, appropriate for a single large artwork or a series of multiple artworks. Site 2: Smaller wall to the left of the elevator in the main lobby, approximately 7' wide, can be seen from the entry doors through the second set of glass doors. Sites 3 & 4: Left wall of entry vestibule & left wall of main elevator lobby. Artwork might also be selected for these sites, depending on the project budget.

Because of the limited budget, the Committee would like to purchase existing artwork but are also open to commissioned work. Selected artwork must arrive ready-to-hang and prices must include shipping or delivery. The theme or subject of the artwork is open but a Florida connection is desired. They do not want images of patrol cars or law enforcement. The budget is $11,687 all inclusive.

Information: http://www.florida-arts.org/ Lee Modica lmodica@dos.state.fl.us

06/24/09 Deadline: Corpus Christi, TX + Corpus Christi Police Department

The City of Corpus Christi Arts and Cultural Commission issues an open call to artists. One or more artists will be selected to design, create, and install three works of art on the interior and exterior of the Corpus Christi Police Department, located in the downtown area of Corpus Christi. The total project cost is $35,642.30 which as been divided into three amounts: $25,078.07 will be used for an exterior work and the proposal maquette; $5,000.00 will be used for an interior work, and $2,000.00 will be used for an additional interior work. Budgets are all inclusive. 10% of the total project cost has been set aside for publicity purposes including lighting, advertising, and a reception of the completed project.

The Art Selection Panel has designated three potential sites for the works of art, with the following guidelines be considered for all three sites: For the interior locations, $5,000 will be the project cost for a work of art to serve as a memorial for fallen Police; $2,000 will be the project cost for photographs honoring the citizens of Corpus Christi. All interior work must be framed and ready to be installed by the artist. For the exterior location, $25,078.07 will be the project cost for a work of art near the entrance of the Police Department. All media will be considered including freestanding sculpture, wall mounted sculpture, and painted murals (Kiem Paint must be used for mural works). All exterior artwork must be highly visible from the street with placement of work to be elevated from the street level. .

Deadline: June 24, 2009 (postmark)

Information: Karen Dawson KarenD@cctexas.com

06/26/09 Deadline: Memphis, TN + Court Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

UrbanArt and The Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC) are seeking an artist with experience with lighting to enhance a pedestrian bridge that will span Court Avenue, connecting the new University of Memphis Law School to Confederate Park. The bridge will be a 200'-long box truss constructed of steel, concrete and an ipe deck that will be lit with bollard lights on the East side of the bridge at 40' intervals.

Artists will be selected based on previous experience with lighting, and are expected to have the technical capabilities to design and install a complete lighting project including maintenance instructions. The art selection committee is interested in artists who have experience with "green" lighting products, such as those with lower energy consumption and longer lifespan. The budget is $140,000 all inclusive.

Information: www.urbanartcommission.org Elizabeth Alley ealley@urbanartcommission.org

08/14/09 Deadline: City of Gainesville/Alachua County Call to Artists Rosa Parks Regional Transit Service (RTS) Downtown Station

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places Trust invite artists or artist teams to submit applications for the Rosa Parks Regional Transit Service (RTS) Downtown Station. The Art in Public Places Trust is an Alachua County and City of Gainesville appointed five-member citizen advisory board established to manage and oversee the purchase of public art.

Project Details
The public artwork will be installed at the Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station. The space allows for lighting, tile, panels and paving of the artist's design, choice and materials. The theme is left to the artist's discretion, but the artist may choose to use the title of the station (Rosa Parks) as inspiration for the design. This public art project will enhance the aesthetic quality of the busy
downtown bus station for those who use its services everyday. The artwork will be accessible and contribute to Gainesville's community pride.

Budget
The Art in Public Places Trust is requesting proposals to include the allocated amount required for services rendered. The total budget is $13,000. The budget must include all design costs and/or costs to the artist i.e. design coordination, site design, insurance, construction drawings, travel and sales tax.

Artist Eligibility
This project is open to all artists who are eligible to work in the United States, age 18 and over. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.

Selection Process
Based on proposal images and support materials, the submissions will be reviewed and selected by the City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust. The selection committee, consisting of APPT Advisory Board and RTS representatives will select up to three finalists for interviews.

Application Materials
One artist or a team of artists will be selected after the following information has been reviewed. The following documentation must arrive by the postmark deadline of Friday, August 14, 2009:

Letter of Interest: This one page maximum letter should outline the artist's approach to public art. Please highlight relevant past experience on projects of similar budget and scope.

General Design Concept/Theme Proposal: Describe your overall "theme" and style of artwork. Include artist name, fees, for all service, drawings, and any additional services provided upon invoice. Explain your proposed schedule, process, medium and method by which you will involve the Downtown RTS Bus Station users in concept development and/or design development.

Professional Resume: Resumes should not be more than two pages. Please note that artist teams should submit a resume for each team member.

Fabrication and Installation: Describe the anticipated fabrication and installation needs for the permanent art work.

Annotated Image List: The image list must be provided with the Artist's name, title, location, medium, dimensions, date of work, budget, the corresponding image number and short description of images (up to 10 maximum). The format for this submission should be on a CD in .jpg format, with each image no larger than 1MB.

Return Envelope: Self-addressed and stamped.

Mail Application Materials (Postmarked by August 14, 2009) to:
City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust
Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Station 30 PO Box 490
Gainesville, FL 32602-0490

Inquiries
For additional questions please contact Erin Friedberg, Visual Arts Coordinator, City of Gainesville Division of Cultural Affairs, (352) 393-8532.
E-mail: friedbereh@cityofgainesville.org

Additional Resources

Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs programs and services www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

RTS http://www.go-rts.com/

Public Art Registries

Ongoing 02/15/08: Utah Arts Council and Utah Public Arts Registry

The Utah Public Arts Program is accepting slides from visual artists residing in the U.S., for consideration in public commissions. Artists are invited to submit up to 10 slides, resume, and an application. Information: http://arts.utah.gov/services/slidebank.html or email Jim Glenn jglenn@utah.gov

Ongoing 02/15/08: City of San Diego, CA + CA Public Art Program

Call for artists interested in inclusion in the list of art consultants and art planners. This non-juried list is given upon request to private developers who need art in their projects. This list will also be given to anyone who requests names of public art planners.
Information: http://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/publicart.shtml

Ongoing 04/07/07: Cambridge Arts Council Artist Registry

Submit your work to CAC's Slide Registry to become eligible for future public art commissions. Cambridge Arts Council's Public Art Registry is the main resource for the selection of artists for the Percent-for-Art program administered by the City of Cambridge. The registry includes slides by over 800 local and national artists, representing a broad range of media, styles, and approaches to public art. All professionals are eligible. Artists who would like to be considered for commissions should submit up to 16-20 labeled slides of recent work, a current resume and any support materials, such as catalogues, reviews, and articles, to the Arts Council.

Ongoing 04/07/07: UrbanArts Institute Artist Registry, Boston, MA

The UrbanArts Institutes Artist Registry is New England's leading registry for artists interested in working on public art projects. Professional artists are invited to join the UrbanArts Artist Registry in order to be considered for upcoming opportunities. The Registry is a non-juried, free service open to all artists working in any media.

Ongoing 10/09/07: City of Fresno and Fresno Arts Council Creating Registry of Artists

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting has approved an allocation of five percent of Public Art Budget (one percent of total construction costs) for maintenance and preservation of art works funded by the Public Art Program.
The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is creating a registry of artists interested in local public art projects. The City and County of Fresno are formulating public art policies, and FAC will have a registry of artists that will be available to these groups as public art projects are approved.
For further information visit Fresno Arts Council or email Joyce Aiken, Executive Director

Ongoing 02/15/08: Pinellas County, FL + Public Art Database Registry

The Pinellas County Arts Council (central Gulf coast Florida) seeks professional artists familiar with public art projects to join an expanding public art database registry. Open to any media; previous public art project experience preferred, but not required. Public Art & Design Program includes commission-based, site-specific competitions, portable studio artworks collection, artist residencies, and temporary installations. Information: http://www.pinellasarts.org

Ongoing 02/15/08: City of Palm Desert + Public Slide Registry

City of Palm Desert Public Slide Registry invites professional artists to submit slides of current works for consideration in the Art in Public Places Commission. Information: rtwedt@ci.palm-desrt.ca.us http://www.palmdesertart.org/SlideReg.asp

Ongoing 02/27/08: City of Calgary Public Art Program Registry

The City of Calgary Public Art Program seeks Expressions of Interest (i.e. Request for Qualifications) from experienced artists for inclusion in our Artist Roster. This call is open to local, national and international artists.
The Artist Roster prequalifies artists for consideration on public art initiatives commissioned via limited calls (invitational opportunities) and/or direct award (single source) contracts. All Artist Roster submissions are reviewed by an external selection panel. Selection to the Artist Roster does not guarantee a contract with The City.

Artists added to the Artist Roster will have practical, demonstrated experience in the field of public art, including collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Experience working within set budgets and construction schedules is considered an asset. Artist selections are evaluated based on:

Stated interest and approach

Quality of professional qualifications and relevant experience

Demonstrated excellence of past work in conceptual, aesthetic and technical terms

Expressions of Interest submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Selection panels convene to review the submissions as deemed necessary by Program staff.

To apply: Request Expression of Interest #05-008 from Edwin Whang, Buyer, Finance & Supply (Purchasing), phone: (403) 268-4090, email: edwin.whang@calgary.ca. Sorry, but this document is not available online.

Note: the Open Call process is separate from the Artist Roster. When an open call to artists is issued for a specific public art project, all interested artists (including those on the Artist Roster) must complete a submission in order to be considered.

For information about the Public Art Program, contact Rowena James, Public Art Program Coordinator at (403) 268-2843 or rowena.james@calgary.ca.

Ongoing 03/06/08: Los Angeles County, CA + Public Art Opportunities Email List

The Civic Art Program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission urges artists to sign-up for the first southern California master public art opportunities email list that will generate periodic emails regarding new projects from Civic Art Program, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Other public art programs in southern California, and Private art consultants and developers. We only need your name, email and zip code. To sign up, visit the website below and click on "artist opportunities" in the box "civic art". Information: www.lacountyarts.org

Ongoing 02/15/08: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs + Percent for Art Image Registry

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is the largest public funder of arts and culture in the country. The Percent for Art artist slide registry is an up-to-date and important component of the Program. The registry is used by architects, panelists, and City agencies for projects. The Percent for Art staff prepares a slide presentation from the registry for each panel meeting. The registry is open to any professional visual artist residing in the United States. Information: http://www.nyc.gov

Ongoing 02/15/08: Lisle, IL + The Morton Arboretum Outdoor Sculpture Exhibits

The Morton Arboretum, 25 miles west of Chicago, is seeking large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibits beginning in 2009. We encourage inquiries from artists whose work relates to our core themes--trees, shrubs, natural habitats, and the creatures that inhabit them in the upper Midwest. Information: Anamari Golf agolf@mortonarb.org

Ongoing 02/15/08: Hillsborough County, FL + Art in Public Places Program

Artists with proficiency in planning, creating and implementing public art in all media are invited to submit slides for the registry. Application involves submission of 10 slides, resume, supporting materials and registration form. Information: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/publicart

Ongoing 02/15/08: Cleveland, OH + Artist Registry

Cleveland Public Art (CPA) is seeking artists' portfolios to be considered for public art projects throughout Cleveland, OH. CPA is a twenty-year old, private, nonprofit organization dedicated the highest quality, site-specific public art and creative urban design. Recent projects include Brian Tolle's Installation on Mall B, Allan & Ellen Wexler's WindWorks project at the Great Lakes Science Center, Albert Paley's gate at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and various works throughout Cleveland's neighborhoods. Information: http://www.clevelandpublicart.org or email contactus@clevelandpublicart.org

Ongoing 02/15/08: Chicago, IL + Artist's Slide Registry

An Artists Slide Registry serves as a reference catalog of work by local artists. it is a resource for Percent-for-Art projects and is open to all artists. Information: http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_EDITORIAL/EnglishApplication.pdf

Ongoing 02/15/08: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) + Slide Registry

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking professional artists for design collaborations and/ or public art commissions for its Art-in Transit Program. Over the next few years, Charlotte, NC is building a rapid transit system and will incorporate public art into its stations, park and rides, and maintenance facilities. Artists are requested to submit their materials to an ongoing slide registry that will be used to make selections of artists as the system is phased in. Information: http://www.ridetransit.org

11/11/11 Deadline: City of San Antonio, TX + Artist Registry

The City of San Antonio invites you to participate in upcoming public art opportunities by submitting qualifications to the Artist Registry. All previously registered artists are encouraged to update materials at this time. The City's Registry is the most utilized source for selecting artists and accepts submittals at the local, regional, national and international levels. Complete an Artist Registry Application online.

Information: www.sanantonio.gov

07/31/09 Deadline: Art-In-Architecture Artist Registry

The GSA Art in Architecture Program commissions the nation's leading artists to create large-scale works of art for new federal buildings. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. Together, the art and architecture of federal buildings create a lasting cultural legacy for the people of the United States. For more information, visit the website below and type "art in architecture" into the search bar in the upper right hand corner. Information: www.gsa.gov

12/31/10 Deadline: Vancouver, BC Canada + Cultural Olympiad Artist Registry

VANOC has created an artist registry for individual artists and ensembles interested in participating in Cultural Olympiad and/or other Olympic and Paralympic Games programs. Designed as a programming resource, the registry will also serve as a central artist database that VANOC can reference for the development of future events. Submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis through 2010. Information: www.vancouver2010.com.

Residencies, Internships

Posting 02/05/09: La Macina de San Cresci Residency

Description of Opportunity: La Macina di San Cresci is accepting residency applications. Located above Greve in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany, between two great cities of the Renaissance: Florence & Siena, the artist residency program provides the ideal combination of living and working in a setting of truly inspirational beauty. As an archive of activities is scheduled to publish a yearbook representative of the various experiences hosted and produced using photos and texts of artists and events.

The artists with a special interesting project have a public event that offer a venue to test their ideas in a dialog with other artists, curators, and the general public. Please see our website for application, procedure and details.

www.chianticom.com info@chianticom.com

Posting 05/27/09: Phoenix, AZ + Art Internship with D.A. Therrien

Spectacle/Technology Artist D.A. Therrien is accepting applications for artist internships for 2009/2010. Projects will begin in late Spring 2009 and extend through Fall 2010 or beyond.

2 to 3 positions are available with residency - housing included; 5 positions available without residency (housing available at $220 to $500 month). The studio facility is located in downtown Phoenix, AZ - a few blocks from the downtown ASU campus, the Roosevelt Row arts district and the light rail. Interns should be students, artists, technologists with skills as varied as metal fabrication, machining, programming, theater production, hydraulics, robotics, sound design, linguistics, aluminum welding, mechanical/electrical/civil engineering skills, biotechnology, dance, music composition, etc.

Please see http://beautifullight.org for background on Therrien's past and upcoming projects.

Deadline: open until filled
Information: Kirstin Van Cleef kirstinv@sccarts.org

06/24/09 Deadline: Charlotte, NC + LYNX Blue Line Extension

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking professional artists and artists teams for its LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) $4M-$6Million art opportunities. CATS Art-in-Transit program adheres to FTA guidelines, requiring selection of artists by their peers, community involvement, excellence being the first criteria for art, oversight by a committee of art professionals, and access to art opportunities by local, regional and national artists. Open to all professional visual artists, students are not eligible.

CATS commits 1% of its project design and construction budget (minus rolling stock and property acquisitions) to public art. The estimated art budget for the LYNX BLE art is $4,000,000 to $6,000,000 and will be finalized at 30% design. Numerous art opportunities exist for teams and individual artists; locations where patrons wait for trains provide opportunities for art that invites contemplation, while transition sites require art that can be appreciated as patrons move from one place to another. Some sites are appropriate for place makers or area landmarks. To review images of existing CATS artwork, visit www.ridetransit.org/art in transit/LYNX Blue Line Art.
Information: plombardi@ci.charlotte.nc.us

Studio Space

Posting 08/28/08: Studio Space Available, California Blvd Napa

Artist Space Available: 500 -700 Sq Ft $1.35 sq foot utilities included.Available immediately. California Blvd - call 707-732-3343

Posting 08/29/08: Sawyer Tannery Studio Space Available

Gordon Huether's former space in the Sawyer Tannery (Studio X, 101 S. Coombs Street) is now available for artists to rent. There had been a delay in this co-op opportunity, but we are now moving ahead and looking for participants!
Sublease Through October 2009: Each renter will be subleasing from Gordon for the remainder of his lease, which ends in October 2009. After that, if the co-op wants to stay in the space, we will have to negotiate with the landlord (George Altimura). Best to assume that this is a limited offer.

INSURANCE: All tenants subleasing a studio will be required to provide a certificate of public liability insurance. See the attached lease for more information. You may already have this kind of insurance, but if you need to obtain a policy, I recommend State Farm. When I rented a Sawyer studio in the past with other artists, we all used them and they made it very easy. Call Mark Coleman's office on Jefferson Street: 253-1200.

UTILITIES: Kim is working out this last detail and will be in touch with all of you soon.
If you are interested in information on this opportunity please contact Kim Hall directly: kh@gordonhuether.com

Posting 04/22/09: Painter Wants to Share Studio Space

A local painter is looking for full time access to a shared studio space in Napa. I do outreach calling designers and architects who specify art in their projects for my art 20 hours a week.

Contact Francine Kohn at 707.225.2269

Posting 05/01/09: Sawyer Tannery Studio Space Available

GrapeShot Studios has an opening! We are looking for one or two photographers, graphic designers or other artists to share a 975 sq/ft photo studio with darkroom, small galley and lots of activity including life drawing, Artist's Way workshops and other activities.

Contact Doug Taylor at grapeshotstudios@gmail.com (707) 226-7500 studio or (707) 815-7028 mobile

Teaching Opportunities

Ongoing 07/01/08: ACNV Arts in Education Teachers

As part of the ACNV Arts in Education program, Arts Council provides funds to schools that are interested in bring arts into the school day. ACNV grants match school funding for arts activities up to a maximum of $1,000.
Each year ACNV develops a catalog of classes and programs offered by participating artists. We are always seeking artists who have activities they would like to bring to students in elementary and middle school.

Artists are compensated at $40/hour with 1/2 hour paid prep time for each classroom hour. Please note: Artists function as independent contractors in this project-based program. This is not a full or part-time position.

To find out more about the Arts Ed program, please visit the Arts Education section of this website. If you are interested in participating please contact ACNV at 707-257-2117 or email artsed@artscouncilnapavalley.org.

Ongoing 06/27/07: Artists Teaching Opportunity

The Arts in Mental Health Program at Napa State Hospital has an on-going application process for professional artists of all disciplines (visual, performing, and literary) interested in teaching in a mental health setting on a P/T basis. Photography, painting, basketry and printmaking artists encouraged to apply soon. Contact Sally Denman at sdenman@dmhnsh.state.ca.us or 707-253-5981.

Travel

Posting 02/17/08: Path of an Artist Tour to Paris, Bordeaux and Bergerac

From the back room at the Sennelier art store on the banks of the Seine, to the cave paintings of the Dordogne, Nancy Willis will take you on a fantastic tour through French culture, seen through the eyes of a painter. The tour includes three nights acclimating on the left bank in Paris, three amidst the grand wine chateaux of Bordeaux, and four in the soft fertile countryside of Bergerac. This tour is a perfect excuse to explore the world and your creative mind at the same time. The experience is designed to open your eyes to the particular nature of French sensations -- the city, the landscape, the light, the food, the wine, and the pace -- and refract that experience into your painting/writing/photography/sculpture.

June 4th- June 14th
$ 3675.* Double occupancy ($600. single supplement)

*price includes ten nights/eleven days with instruction, three star accommodation in Paris, three star nineteenth century chateau accommodation in Bordeaux and charming countryside bed and breakfast accommodation in Bergerac. Daily breakfast, five lunches, four dinners, two wine tastings, airport transfer from CDG to hotel, train from Paris to Bordeaux, transportation from Bergerac to Bordeaux airport or train station for departure, boat cruise, museum fees, local transportation, tax and gratuities.

For more information contact nancy@nancywillis.com

Posting 02/17/09: 7-day plein-aire workshop in Languedoc June 20th-June 27th

Spend a week exploring, painting and finding your own inspiration in this magnificent area. The diverse geography and climate provides a variety of painting sites that are sure to excite your imagination, test your ability and inspire your creativity. We've spent a great deal of time researching different places in an effort to satisfy all of your painting interests.

Paint for several days in and around the picturesque village of Limoux, with its medieval bridges and churches, colorful narrow streets, and animated market days. Travel to nearby towns to paint beautiful southern French landscapes: wildflowers, vineyards, wheat fields, Mediterranean fishing villages, the Pyrenees mountains, and don't forget the poppies!

Dates: June 20 - June 27

Price: $2,950* per person + airfare

*Price includes 7 nights accommodation. All breakfast and 6 dinners with vegetarian options available, daily transportation for all painting excursions, sightseeing and other adventures, pickup and drop off at Toulouse International Airport or Carcassonne train station, entrance fees to cultural attractions.

* Does NOT include airfare to Toulouse International Airport or train to Carcassonne, lunches (we'll find charming cafes or pack picnics together), gratuities to the staff.

For more information email nancy@nancywillis.com.

Visual Arts

07/01/09 Deadline: Visual Overture Magazine Seeking Submissions

Visual Overture magazine is seeking submissions for the Fall 2009 edition. Emerging artists of any field are encouraged to apply. Juror selects 5 artists for feature in publication.

Enter online: www.visualoverture.webs.com/artists.htm

Ongoing 02/03/07: Online Artists Portfolios

Online artist portfolios created by ArtPromote.com. Free for low income, student, and disabled artists who do not have their own websites. For established artists there is a modest one time administration fee.
To apply follow the instructions under "Add an Artist" at www.artpromote.com.

07/31/09 Deadline: Postcard Art Competition & Exhibition

Now accepting entries for traveling exhibition, featuring works in the four-by-six-inch postcard size. Art in any 2D medium reproducible by photographic process is acceptable, as is 3D work with a depth no greater than three-eighths of an inch. Top 12 entries will receive cash prizes and all submitted art will be eligible to participate in an art sale. Thirty six winning artworks will be included in an exhibit that opens in fall of 2009 at the Lake County Discovery Museum near Chicago then travels to various galleries and cultural institutions for one year.

Entry fee of $20 for up to three entries. $5 for each additional entry. Contact Curt Teich Postcard Archives, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda, IL 60084. For more information, go to: www.lcfpd.org/PACE/.

Ongoing 06/06/08: Lacey, WA + Washington Department of Ecology Headquarters Building Public Exhibits

The Art In Ecology program offers ongoing opportunities for northwest artists to exhibit their work in two galleries and a variety of large, light-filled, and spacious public setting fitted with professional quality hardware and lighting systems. The work will be seen by over 1,300 employees and countless visitors. Announcements for the show are published regionally. Artwork with some relation to the environment, natural or social is encouraged. Proposals for shows are reviewed as they are tendered. Interested artists are encouraged to schedule a tour of the facility. No commissioning funds available or commission fees taken. Information: Jeffree Stewart jste461@ecy.wa.gov

06/26/09 Deadline: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Fall Nationall Juried Exhibit Call to Artists

Application deadline, June 26, 2009 for MarinMOCA's 5th Fall National Juried Exhibit, "Dreams and Revelations", 8/15/09 - 9/20/09.

Download prospectus at www.marinmoca.org or call 415/506-0137 for info. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr. Novato CA

Posting 06/25/09: St. Helena Library Get Involved Arts Initiative.

Why are we doing the Get Involved Arts Initiative:

The St. Helena Public Library has identified "The Arts" as a key means of engaging people. Our library is known as a place of social activity and is developing a reputation as an outlet for artistic expression and discovery. We plan to capitalize on this status by using volunteers to develop and provide programs for children, teens and adults that will introduce new ways for all to engage with each other, explore their own artistic skills through creative expression, and expand their knowledge of art culture and history.

To stay relevant to our times, the library is looking for new ways to serve the community. There are people in St. Helena and Napa Valley with very unique skills and abilities that share our vision of the library as a place of community engagement and a cultural hub. We hope to profit from these individuals by including them in our efforts to be innovative in fulfilling future community needs, attracting new users to the library and meeting the needs of the underserved.

How it works:
We are looking for volunteers who share our vision of a community that embraces the arts. We need volunteers to help us develop, create, implement and evaluate programs for all ages. This is a new way of using volunteers that empowers them to direct their own work. Volunteers bring us the ideas and we collaborate with them by providing them the tools and the authority to execute their own vision. Using volunteers the library will create connections and networks in our community through the arts, for the arts, and of the arts. This will allow the library the opportunity to expand and build on existing services and resources by providing new ways for people to network, get involved, experience the arts, and be art practitioners without personal expense. Everybody in the community can participate whether they are artistic or not they can get involved. There are many levels and many roles to this ongoing vision.

How you can help:
Get the word out. Talk about it. Refer people, particularly artists, Contact us for more information.

Jennifer Baker
Library Director
St. Helena Public Library
707-967-2805

Posting 04/24/09: Marin Art Festival Call to Artists

The Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon of the Marin Civic Center has extended its artist application deadline. The event, which takes place on June 20th & 21st showcases 250 fine artists in a fabulous setting. We provide the canopy and every space is a corner. You can drive to your booth and you don�t have to breakdown overnight. You can spill outside your space. You can even rent an umbrella table and chairs to sit in front of your booth and entertain guests. We provide everything but the pitcher of Margaritas. This is a juried art festival.

Deadline is open but space requests are honored in the order applications are received.

To download an application visit www.marinartfestival.com. If you have any questions visit the FAQ area at www.marinartfestival.com/guidelines.htm or call 415-388-0151.

09/30/09 Deadline: Mother Nature's Canvas

The Changing of the seasons are starting, cooler weather is just around the bend. We at The Underground Gallery & Studio, want to invite artists of all mediums to exhibit there creations in the new September show: MOTHER NATURE'S CANVAS. Drop days begin August 26th - September 3rd, with an opening art reception in conjunction with First Friday September 5th with music and refreshments.

All entries must represent nature in some shape or form. Landscapes, flowers, rainbows, waterfalls, mountains, etc. All mediums accepted, ie, digital, paintings, sketch, photography, sculpture, etc.

Cost: *Non-Members of the gallery/$10 per entry/maximum of 5 entries/maximum of $30. *Members of the gallery/$5 per entry/maximum of 5 entries/maximum of $15. *If space permits, artists will be allowed to exhibit more than 5 entries at a cost of $10 (non-Members) or $5 (members) for every entry exceeding the 5 entries. 25% Commission. All entries must be gallery ready to hang, wires are preferred, but not required, alligator teeth are okay.

For info or questions call Mike at 661/304-9741 or email: theundergroundgallery@gmail.com. Gallery address:
1525 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Ongoing 03/18/09: Art Works Downtown Exhibition Screening

Art Works Downtown Exhibition Screening is ongoing. Open: Bay Area. Media: All. No fee.

For PROS send SASE to:
Art Works Downtown
1337 4th St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 415/451-8119. Email: shari@artworksdowntown.org. Website: www.artworksdowntown.org.

06/30/09 Deadline: Artshow.com Seeks Entries for 2009 Art Kudos Competition

Artshow.com is currently accepting entries for the 5th annual Art Kudos Online Competition. Open to all artists 18 and older. Cash awards totaling $3,750. Juror: Scott Canty, Senior Curator for the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department and Director of Exhibitions at the Palos Verdes Art Center. $30 entry fee for 3 images. Selected finalists will appear in an online exhibition at www.artkudos.com beginning August 15th.

Please visit www.artkudos.com for guidelines and an entry form.

Posting 02/13/09: Artists' Showcase 2009 Applications Being Accepted

Due to the overwhelming response to our Artists' Showcase series 2008, Plaza Arts Center is now accepting applications for the year 2009. There are 5 Showcases; 3 mixed media (January, July and September), "Chiselers", an all sculpture show (February/March) and "Flash", all photography show (August/September). Each Showcase is juried and runs for a period of four weeks including four weekends. An opening reception and promotional postcards are provided by the Plaza Arts Center.

The fee is $1205/per showcase. Each artist is allocated 8 linear feet of display space. All media are considered - wall hung and 3D. Ribbon awards are given for Best of Show for a body of work and Best of Show for an individual work.

For applications and information call Plaza Arts Center at 707/431-1970 or Estelle Watts, Showcase Chair at 707/433-1090 or email: estellewatts@comcast.net. Plaza Art Center 130 Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448.

09/30/09 Deadline: Phyllis Stein, a Fine Art Gallery Call to Artists

Phyllis Stein, a Fine Art Gallery in Los Angeles, specializing in Production Rentals, seeks to expand its Artist Base. Mediums sought include: Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and all manner of Print. Artists of varied ilk and stripe are encouraged to submit.

Please send images of your Work, or a web address where it can be perused along with any pertinent information; use "submission" as your email subject. For more information contact Cynthia at: galleries@phyllissteinart.com

01/10/10 Deadline: Fivepoints Arthouse Little Paper Cuts: Contemporary Collage from the West Coast

Fivepoints Arthouse in San Francsico is excited to announce our official call for entries for Little Paper Cuts: Contemporary Collage from the West Coast, a group exhibit that seeks to investigate collage's role within the studio practice of contemporary west coast artists. The historical lineage of collage is indisputable, yet it remains considerably, repeatedly unpopular and misunderstood. Could it be that the first truly modern art form exhibits modern characteristics such as being complicated and messy? Collage represents the least desirable characteristics about art works, they are not painting, they are small and they often include other artist's images. However there are numerous contemporary artists for whom collage is an important aspect of their studio practice and for whom the spirit of revolution is kept alive each time an image is liberated from its source.

Little Paper Cuts: Contemporary Collage from the West Coast will be an exhibition of the finest, most innovative, forward thinking examples of contemporary collage being made on the west coast. For this exhibit we are looking for artworks that challenge contemporary, conventional notions of what collage can be.

Contact Erik Parra at 415/989-1166 or email: erik@fivepointsarthouse.com.

08/28/09 Deadline: Smithtown Township Midnight Oils Exhibition

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is seeking works ranging from the macabre to whimsical for Halloween Midnight Oils, to be held Oct. 9-Nov. 1, 2009. Juror Alain Khadem is interested in works that portray frightening subject matters in a philosophic, romantic, or humorous light. He is also considering works that embody literal, figurative or metaphorical interpretations of the idiomatic expression "The Devil is in the Details."

Open to all media. Entry deadline: Aug. 28, 2009. Early entry is encouraged. For prospectus send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780 or visit www.stacarts.org.

07/20/09 Deadline: Smithtown Township Arts Council Arte Latino Exhibition

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for Arte Latino, an exhibition in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month August 22-Sept 23, 2009 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. The exhibition seeks to explore the unique cultural and artistic narratives that define being Latino in America.

Open to all media that expresses the experience of being Latino in the United States or that communicates the history of their journeys or their culture that connects them with their Latin heritage.
Entry deadline: July 20, 2009. Must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only. For prospectus send SASE to:
STAC
660 Rte 25A
St. James, NY 11780
or visit www.stacarts.org.

Ongoing 6/23/09 Posting: Calistoga Roastery Seeks 2-D Artists

The popular Calistoga Roastery, in affiliation with the Calistoga Art Center, offers exhibits to 2-dimensional artists for 2-month periods. Artists hang and label their own work, provide an artist statement, and host a reception on the First Thursday of the month. Contact Jocelyn at joaudette@aol.com or apply at www.calistogaartcenter.org.

Ongoing 06/04/09: Grand Theater Center for the Arts Call for Proposals

The Grand Galleries are a contemporary, municipal visual arts space located in the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in historic downtown Tracy, California.

The Grand Galleries seek exhibition and diverse programming proposals from artists, curators, and collection lenders. Proposals will be reviewed by the Grand Galleries Advisory Committee and recommended for exhibition opportunities. Proposals are open to all media including installation, new media, and performance art; there are no geographic restrictions. Work must have been completed in the past three years unless part of a thematic grouping or historical collection. Artists may also submit proposals for new works, providing samples of work representative for review. As the Galleries are part of a larger interdisciplinary arts center fostering community involvement and life learning, demonstration, residency, outreach, and workshop options are encouraged.

For consideration please provide the following materials:

10 to 15 images in the form of color photographs, reproductions, or Mac/PC compatible cd-rom/dvd. Do not send slides or original works. Provide a corresponding image list (hard copy) that includes title, media, date of creation and size of each work. Artists working in non-traditional formats may opt to submit a 10 minute VHS cassette or Mac/PC compatible cd-rom/dvd.

Professional Resume including Exhibition Record

Exhibition Concept/Statement of Intent

Preference for exhibition type: Solo Collaborative Group Thematic Group

Date Restrictions - Please remember exhibitions may be scheduled up to 18 months in advance.

S.A.S.E for return of materials. Failure to provide will result in the disposal of materials at the Gallery's discretion post-review.

Please send exhibition/programming proposals to:

Grand Galleries Advisory Committee
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
City of Tracy
715 Central Avenue
Tracy, CA 95376

Proposals are accepted continually and reviewed bi-annually.

For more information: telephone 209.831.6ART (6278)
e-mail grandgalleries@ci.tracy.ca.us web: www.atthegrand.org

06/30/09 Deadline: Broomfield, CO + Sculpture on Loan Program

The City and County of Broomfield, Colorado is initiating a Sculpture on Loan Program with the first phase to be installed in September 2009. Three concrete bases will be provided on the west side lawn area of the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library and Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, Colorado. This is the center of cultural events for the City with ongoing programs of the performing arts for the surrounding communities. The site affords excellent visual exposure from Main Street and foot traffic from the visitors of the Auditorium and Library. Broomfield's population is 52,000+.

The Public Art Committee will provide plaques for each piece listing title, artist, materials, price, and contact information for purchase. A 10% commission of the purchase price will be retained by the Broomfield Public Art Committee. Artists lend their work to the City and County of Broomfield for one year for a $750 honorarium and in return the City and County of Broomfield agrees to provide insurance for the work. Each artist may enter up to three pieces of outdoor sculpture. Minimum height 3' tall and able to fit on the bases provided. Fragile, dangerous or inappropriate work will not be considered.

Information: www.broomfieldpublicart.com

06/30/09 Deadline: Elgin, IL + Sherman Hospital: Photographs for Patient�s Rooms

Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., seeks photography submissions for placement consideration in patient rooms at its new hospital, slated to open in early 2010. Sherman's new, state-of-the-art facility will incorporate elements of nature in its design to help create a tranquil environment and promote patient healing. Among these natural elements, the new hospital will feature healing gardens, views of a 15-acre geothermal lake, and a walking path around the lake.

Sherman is seeking works of photography for patient rooms that will fit in this natural design as it supports the process of healing and contributes to positive patient outcomes. Artists may submit up to three photographs which should be named to reflect location (e.g. Fox River, Geneva, Illinois). Email digital files in JPG format up to 10MB to shermanhealthfoundation@shermanhospital.org. Selected photographs will be printed landscape style, approximately 22" width x 30" length.

Information: Sherman Health Foundation 847-429-2500 shermanhealthfoundation@shermanhospital.org

07/01/09 Deadline: Baltimore, MD + Sixth Biennial Sculpture at Evergreen 2010: Simultaneous Presence

The Evergreen Museum & Library at Johns Hopkins University invites individual/teams of artists, architects, and designers working in all media of sculpture, including installation and conceptual work, to submit qualifications for site-specific works on the grounds of Evergreen. These site-specific projects are seen as opportunities to honor and embrace historical and cultural resources, and to be sustainable, convergent, experiential, participatory, and connecting. The presence of public art throughout the grounds is viewed as a means to engage and involve those who visit for the first time as well as those who experience Evergreen regularly.

The 2010 Sculpture at Evergreen will be co-curated by a pair of individuals, an architect and an artist, whose shared interest in the particularities and character of place is shaped by their respective disciplines. Their dialogue and simultaneous presence invites other visual thinkers to engage Evergreen through their work and to contribute to an embedded conversation on the intertwining of moment and place. A $4000 honorarium will be awarded for selected artists for design and fabrication (materials) of site-specific works. A minimum of two site visits is required. Limited travel funds up to $1000 may be available for site visits, and will be negotiated separately.

Information: http://www.museums.jhu.edu/ or contact James Abbott james.abbott@jhu.edu

07/10/09 Deadline: Malvern, PA + Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital: Art Ability 2009-10

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital's Art Ability is an international, juried exhibition and sale of art and fine crafts that features work by artists with physical, cognitive, hearing and visual disabilities. The 2009-2010 Annual Art Ability Exhibit is on display from November 7, 2009 through January 17, 2010 at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, PA. Open to artists with physical, cognitive, visual and hearing disabilities. Only work executed after the onset of disability or injury is eligible. All works must be for sale. Art previously exhibited in Art Ability is not eligible for submission. Reproduction prints will not be accepted. Artists must state their disability.

Selling price is required. When stating selling price, it should reflect framed artwork. All media are eligible including: Works on paper, Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, Photography, Pottery, Fiber arts and other Fine crafts. Initial review of submissions will be conducted by the Art Ability committee and exhibition curator. Artists accepted during this stage will be asked to send actual work, which will be juried by distinguished members of the greater Philadelphia arts community. Jurors award prizes in several artistic categories. Apply via CaFE at www.callforentry.org

Information: ArtAbility@mlhs.org

07/31/09 Deadline: Chapel Hill, NC + Chapel Hill Public Arts Office 2009 - 2010 Juried Exhibitions Series

The Chapel Hill Public Arts Office invites artists to apply for the 2009 - 2010 Juried Exhibitions Series. Original two- and three-dimensional artwork by selected artists will be displayed in Chapel Hill Town Hall and the Chapel Hill Public Library from October, 2009 through December of 2010. There is no application fee.

Information: http://www.chapelhillarts.org

01/15/10 Deadline: Kodiak Island, AK + Tide Pool Project

Tide Pool Project is seeking submissions from fiber artists around the world to create a collaborative tide pool made up of textile stones, kelp, anemone, barnacles, octopi, crab, shells, and other related flora and fauna. The goal of this project is to create a textile tide pool that will bring importance to the awareness of coastal waters, and the delicate and critical balance they play in the planet.

Submissions may be no smaller than 2 inches and no larger than 6 inches in any direction. Artists may work in any textile discipline, and are encouraged to create 3D works or 2D surfaces with raised detailing and embellishment. Recycled materials are also acceptable.

There is no limit to the number of objects submitted; however, submissions become the property of International Textile Tide Pool Project.

Information: http://fiberartsmixedmedia.ning.com/

01/09/10 Deadline: Sarasota, FL + Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences will be displayed throughout the month of April 2010 at Island Park along Sarasota, Florida's beautiful bayfront. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 feet high) artworks, which will also be display during May 2010 in South Sarasota County. We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive for all. Consider submitting an original work of art and know that you are helping make a difference in the lives of many, especially those of our children. The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.

Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme 'Embracing Our Differences'. The artwork will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size - 16 feet wide by 12 feet high. Awards include: Best In Show (Adult) - one $1,000.00 cash award: Best In Show (Student) - one $1,000.00 cash award. This prize money will be awarded directly to the student's school: People's Choice - one $1,000.00 cash award will be presented at the end of the exhibit to the submission that receives the most votes by visitors who complete our survey form.

Information: www.embracingourdifferences.org

Home      Membership      Cultural Plan      Artists' Programs
For Patrons of Art      Calendar      Resources      Arts Education
About      Contact      Sitemap

ACNV, 1041 Jefferson St, Su 4, Napa, CA 94559
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Tel: 707-257-2117

© 1998 - [Site Design] Arts Council of Napa Valley supports a thriving and diverse creative community by expanding arts education, collaborating with arts organizations, and nurturing the development of artistic talent throughout Napa County including American Canyon, City of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Angwin, California.

Artists' Programs:

Bay Area Arts Councils: