Westchester Artists-- May Opportunities.

To: Westchester Artists
From: Anthony Pellegrino, Programs Associate for Cultural Services
Date: May 1, 2008
Re: Artist Opportunities

ARTIST OPPPORTUNITIES

1.Artist Lofts: Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, Yonkers, NY
2.Call to Teaching Artists: Literary, Performing, and Visual Teaching Artist Needed
3.Westchester Chordsmen Chorus “Learn To Sing” Program
4.Call to Artists: 2008 Watercolor Exhibition
5.Call for Entries: New Art Gallery at Heinchons Farm House
6.Call for Director: Tilles Center for Performing Arts
7.Auditions: Fort Hill Players: Alice in Wonderland
8.Call for Entries: Hudson Valley Writers Center Annual Chapbook Competition
9.Call to Artists: Dieu Donne Workspace Program
10.Call to Artists: Harrison Council for the Arts
11.Call for Writers: New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
12.Call for Entries: Art for Health
13.Call for Entries: Creative Café Fashion Showcase
14.Call for Entries: 3rd Rail Studio: Idols, Relics and Whores
15.Call for Entries: Eyebuzz Film Series
16.Helpful Artist Links
17.Westchester Arts Council’s Artist Directory



Artist Lofts: Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, Yonkers, NY
DEADLINE: IMMEDIATELY

Randolph Rose of RJ Rose Reality is looking for artists to relocate to their fantastic working lofts. Their building, the original Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, is ideal for artists. They have large open spaces that are sunlit with natural light. Building is located at 500-530 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers NY.

Call 914-424-2047 for space availability and information.





Call to Teaching Artists: Literary, Performing, and Visual Teaching Artist Needed
DEADLINE: IMMEDIATELY

A new not-for-profit organization is creating opportunities in the NY metropolitan area (including Westchester County) for teaching artists experienced in working with older adults. For consideration, please forward: resume, sample lesson plan, two references that can speak to your work with older adults.

Artists interested in learning about working with older adults - in the emerging field of creative aging - please send letter and resume. Professional development workshops are currently being planned.

Send materials to: info@lifetimearts.org





Westchester Chordsmen Chorus “Learn To Sing” Program
DEADLINE: IMMEDIATELY

The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus proudly introduces its Learn To Sing free instructional program. The “Learn To Sing” program is ten hours of singing lessons and voice development, delivered for two hours one evening per week over a five week period. Two songs will be learned and prepared for a free performance with the Westchester Chordsmen Chorus on the evening of Week 5 for family and friends.

Course participants are provided with music, instructional materials, and practice audio files on CD. The CD learning tools make keeping up with the course and improving every day, fun and easy, especially for those students who do not read music. Participants are expected to attend all five weekly sessions, and complete the very easy homework assignments. A Syllabus of the course is available by clicking here. Those who attend all five sessions will not only earn a Certificate of Completion, each of them will sing much better for having completed this valuable program.

To sign up, you can download an application form into Microsoft Word, fill it out and either attach it to an email to membership@chordsmen.org or mail it to Alan Ferris, 215 Hessian Hills Rd., Croton, NY 10520. You may also send your name, address, and phone number to membership@chordsmen.org and you can complete the application the first night of the program.

Call 1-800-413-7153 for further information.




Call to Artists: 2008 Watercolor Exhibition
DEADLINE: MAY 7

The theme of this water exhibition is "The Rite of Spring" for Mother's Day. The exhibit will feature framed and unframed original watercolor & giclee. Submissions must be entered on Tuesday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 7th. Cost: $10 per piece submitted.

Viewing dates for this exhibit are: Friday, May 9 - Friday, May 16.
Open house and Ribbon Awards: Saturday May 10 from 2 - 4 pm.

This exhibit is open to all watercolor artists. Artwork selected for the main wall must be properly framed, available for purchase and will be juried. Additional watercolor & giclee must be matted, shrink-wrapped, available for purchase, and will be displayed in print baskets.

Prospectus/entry forms are available online at www.somersframing.com.
call Ken or Ginny at Somers Custom Framing, 914-276-3173, with any questions.



Call for Entries: New Art Gallery at Heinchons Farm House
DEADLINE: MAY 10

Heinchons Farm House is located in Pawling on Rte 22.
2 dimensional artwork, 24 x 36 maximum size, All mediums accepted
There is no fee for submissions. But, if accepted, there is a gallery display fee.
Size :8x10" $10 fee per piece, 16"x20" $15 Fee, 24"x36" $20 Fee
Artists are responsible to supply hardware for mounting work, Preferably
Wall Hanging friendly , for easy set up and to minimize wall damage

If sold, 20% commission goes to gallery
First show will be opening Saturday May 24th. Show will be for 3 weeks.

Need to receive artwork by May 10th for May 24th show.
There will be a new show every 3 weeks, and artwork needed 10 days prior.
Please email images for submission to:
jobo101@optonline.net or call 917-609-2660
Please include your name, size of work and medium.





Call for Director: Tilles Center for Performing Arts
DEADLINE: MAY 12

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Pint Size Productions are seeking a director for a new, one-woman performance for young audiences entitled Sticks and Stones.

This new work, currently in development, is being commissioned by Tilles Center with funds granted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Utilizing poetry, monologue and song, the piece will address issues of bullying and discrimination as experienced by students in grades 4-8. Ideal candidates should have experience teaching or working with students. The performance will premiere at Tilles Center in December, 2008 and will tour nationally.

E-mail resumes to info@arts4curriculum.org or mail to
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Department of Arts Education
CW Post/LIU
720 Northern Blvd
Greenvale, NY 11548
Please submit no later than Monday, May 12, 2008



Auditions: Fort Hill Players: Alice in Wonderland
DEADLINE: MAY 15

Fort Hill Players are holding auditions for their free summer theater in the park series Alice in Wonderland; Directed by Eli Moore

Auditions:
Tuesday May 13th, 7 pm
Thursday May 15th, 7 pm
Callbacks - Saturday May 17th, 11 am

Rochambeau School
228 Fisher Ave
White Plains, NY
914-946-5143

Performances:
July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22





Call for Entries: Hudson Valley Writers Center Annual Chapbook Competition
DEADLINE: MAY 15

The prize for the 2008 competition is a $1000 cash award, publication, ten books, and a reading at The Hudson Valley Writers' Center.
At the discretion of the judges, a second chapbook may be selected for publication with an award of $250.
Judges use a blind judging system and subscribes to the CLMP contest code of ethics.

- GUIDELINES -
This competition is open to writers who have not published a collection of poems in book or chapbook form. Entrants should submit a collection of poems, or one long poem, limited to 16-20 pages.
Manuscripts should include a title page (title only), and a separate cover sheet with the title of the work, the author's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, a bio, and acknowledgments. Manuscripts will not be returned.

Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for results only. If you would like a notification of receipt of manuscript, include a self-addressed and stamped postcard.
Enclose a $15 reading fee. Poets may submit more than one collection, but a $15 reading fee must accompany each entry. Make checks payable to The Hudson Valley Writers' Center.
If you would like a copy of one of our previous winners, which we will select for you, enclose an 8 x 10 or larger envelope with $1.82 in postage affixed.
Entries must be postmarked by May 15, 2008. The winner will be announced in September 2008.

Send entries to:
Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition
The Hudson Valley Writers' Center
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591






Call for Artists: Dieu Donne Workspace Program
DEADLINE: MAY 16

Established in 1990, the Workspace Program now offers six annual residencies to New York State emerging artists to create new work in handmade paper. The program seeks to encourage emerging artists to explore the creative possibilities of handmade paper, develop this art form, and promote the artists through exhibitions of their work produced at Dieu Donne.

Dieu Donne defines an emerging artist as "an artist who is professionally unrecognized but stylistically evolved." Artists from all disciplinary and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications will not be accepted from students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs during the program year (July 2008-June 2009). Applicants must be New York State residents and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

Six artists will be selected by panel & interview process to participate in the Workspace Program. Each artist will receive a $700 honorarium, advance preparation of materials and professional assistance during a seven day collaboration (days are non-consecutive). The staff consults with each artist in order to strategize a logical approach in realizing their work through handmade paper. They will also prepare the pulp, solve technical issues and collaborate with the artist in the fabrication and drying of the work.

For more information on this program, please contact Peter J. Russo, Program Manager at (212) 226-0573 x205 or visit our website at www.dieudonne.org





Call to Artists: Harrison Council for the Arts
DEADLINE: MAY 16

The Harrison Council for the Arts, Harrison, NY seeks entries for its 2009 Juried Art Program. Artists who are interested in exhibiting at the Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY for approximately one month during 2009 are invited to submit samples of their artwork for review by a Juried Art Committee sponsored by the Harrison Council for the Arts.

The samples and related items may be dropped off at the Library on Friday, May 16, 2008 after 9:30 a.m. and must be picked up the next day after 11:30 a.m. Two-dimensional art only is eligible. The samples must include two different pieces of the actual art (unframed OK), the artist’s resume and at least 12 copies (all different/representational of the artist’s work) either in the form of 35 mm slides or photos or prints.

For complete details, please contact the Connie Perota, Secretary to the Director, Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 (914-835-0324).





Call for Writers: New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
DEADLINE: JUNE 30

New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is now accepting scripts through June 30, 2008 for new works that:

Enhance self-realization
Support peace and social justice
Foster new understanding of minority issues that focus on racial, ethnic and gender discrimination both in the United States and abroad
Empower youth to build healthy inner foundations
Educate to gain further insight into healthy social/emotional living
Shed new light on religious, spiritual, and cultural differences and issues
Build respect for cultural expression and identity in a world that is experiencing rapid globalization
Explore the widening gap between the values this country was founded on and the values we present to the world today

For Guidelines and Application Form: www.PlaywritingContest.cjb.net





Call for Entries: Art for Health
DEADLINE: JUNE 30

Art for Health is a juried art show/fundraiser that invites you to submit up to 10 images via email or website by June 30 to curator, Suzanne Ashley. If selected, your work will be viewed by over 700 people in October at Boscobel and may also be installed in Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s permanent collection. All media with maximum dimensions in any direction not to exceed 40” welcomed. Artist maintains 75% of sale price.

Send information to smithstudio1@comcast.net





Call for Entries: Creative Café Fashion Showcase
DEADLINE: AUGUST 29

Creative Café is seeking innovative apparel designs by artists of all ages and experience for "The Look" a fashion showcase on Saturday October 4, 2008 at the First Unitarian Society of Westchester in Hastings on Hudson, NY. Original entries in ladies, men's and unisex fashion, shoes, hats and accessories will be considered for presentation and sale. All designers must submit entries in the form of a high resolution bmp or tif image that clearly represents the piece (limit 3 entries per person) suitable for printing and exhibition, along with a text description, which details materials used, design concept and description and dimensions of the piece. Accepted entries will be on exhibit during the Fall 2008 (to be announced). Designers whose work is accepted for the exhibition should be prepared to present a prototype that can be worn by a live model (the designer may also wear his/her own work) in the Oct 4th fashion show. All entries must be emailed on or before Friday, August 29. Designers whose entry is accepted will be notified by Tuesday, September 9. Entries may or may not be offered for sale, at the artist's discretion.

For consideration, contact creativecafe@verizon.net for guidelines, or call 914-779-5352.


Call for entries: 3rd Rail Studio: Idols, Relics and Whores
DEADLINE: JULY 1

3rd Rail Studio is looking for 2D work to accompany the work of two sculptors for the exhibit “Idols, Relics and Whores” opening September 6 - 27, 2008.

Please send images of 1-3 works as well as a description and/or artist statement to the Executive Director Christine Milo at 3rdrailstudio@optonline.net.

For more information on 3rd Rail please go to: http://www.3rdrailstudio.com





Call for Entries: Eyebuzz Film Seris
DEADLINE: OPEN ENDED CALL

Eyebuzz Art Gallery, Tarrytown, NY, is looking for short films (around 10 minutes) - animated, action, documentary, fiction, black and white, color, etc., for an upcoming film series.

For more information contact the Eyebuzz Gallery at (914) 631-1080 or via email.
Films can be mailed to-
Attn: Eyebuzz Film
Eyebuzz Fine Art
15 Kaldenberg Place
Tarrytown, NY 10591.



BE SEEN ON THE WESTCHESTER ART COUNCIL’S WEBSITE:

If you have not done so already, please take this opportunity to get your free page on the Westchester Arts Council’s Online Directory of Westchester Artists
As a participating artist, you will receive a page on our website, searchable by name, discipline, or keyword. This listing can include your background as an artist, your contact information, a link to your website or email address, and one digital image.
The Arts Council promotes this multi-discipline directory to arts consumers, including arts patrons, galleries, and arts organizations through our own publications as well as through promotional campaigns.
Signing onto the Registry is easy. Please go to www.westarts.com/artistlogin to see the guidelines and sign up today! If you need assistance, please contact Anthony Pellegrino at 914-428-4220 x 225 or apellegrino@westarts.com for one-on-one technical assistance.
This free service is made possible with generous support from Verizon and the New York State Arts Council. The only requirement is that artists must either live in or maintain a studio in Westchester County. Feel free to pass on the word to your fellow artists, and have them sign up!
If you are already on the directory, and received work or other opportunities from patrons who found you on the site, please let us know. We love to hear about your success.