Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Fwd: ArtsWestchester April Artist Opportunities Newsletter

To: Artists of Westchester
From: Anthony Pellegrino, Programs Associate for Cultural Services
Date: April 2009
Re: Artist Opportunities

Good Morning Artists,

Spring is in the air and so are opportunities for artists in the area. Be sure to check them out below.


As you all should now know the Westchester Arts Council is now ArtsWestchester.  Please update your address books.

http://www.ArtsWestchester.org



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As always, should you have a specific inquiry about any of the below opportunities, please contact the source of the call directly.  Remember, more information can be found within this email detailed below, and can also be found on our website along with on-going artist opportunities.



If you have any artist opportunities or resources that you would like to share, please email them to me so that I can include them for your peers.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.  - Oscar Wilde

Artist Opportunities:

1) Call to Artists: First Saturday Acoustic Music Open Mic
2) Call to Artists: Open Mic: Seeking Poets and Musicians
3) Call for Entries: Art of the Park
4) Call to Artists: Artist 's Statement Workshop
5) Call for Entries: Erie Canal Museum Juried Exhibit
6) Call to Artists: Juried Art Competition
7) Call to Artists: Tri-State Artists Competition
8) Call to Artists: Auditions for The Sword in the Stone Summer Theatre Series
9) Call for Entries: Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
10) Call to Artists: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc.
11) Call to Artists: Allied Artists of America: 96th Annual Exhibition
12) ArtsNews TV Airtimes
13) Helpful Resources
14) Artist Directory

1. Call for Artists: First Saturday Acoustic Music Open Mic DEADLINE: April 4, 2009

814 South Street
Peekskill, NY 10566

Saturday, April 4 at Studio Two

Doors open 7:30/Music goes from 8-11

A $5 Donation is requested
Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and sundry refreshments will be served.

Thanks to everyone who is part of this growing community -- a diverse group of musicians, artists, performers, listeners, and friends. All ages are welcome!

Studio Two is the Home of Antonia Arts
http://www.antoniaarts.com 



2. Call to Artists: Open Mic: Seeking Poets and Musicians DEADLINE: Until Filled

Seeking Poets / Poetess to Perform Spoken Word Seeking Musicians to Perform Jamming Jazz

Few Time Slots Remaining for March 28th Westchester County Party

Our core aim is to enhance and bring peace and love to the world though lyrics, poetry; where stories are spoken and heard rather than sung. Your brief comments, announcements, discussions or conversation is essential. Musicians are welcome to perform for a Good Ole Jazz House Party.

Contact Info: James Dickerson
914.664.8449. C
914.664.4841. F
premier20re@aol.com



3. Call for Entries: Art of the Park
DEADLINE: April 10
A one-day juried exhibition-featuring artwork of Rye Town Park

South Pavilion, Rye Town Park
95 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY 10580

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Rain date Sunday, May 17

9am-5pm
Awards at 11:00am

Awards will be given in the following categories Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Photography, and Mixed Media

Artist may enter up to four pieces total. All work must feature Rye Town Park. All work must be framed and wired for hanging. Artwork will be hand delivered to Rye Town Park on Friday May 15th between the hours of 12-5. The artist must remove all unsold artwork at the end of the day of the exhibit.

Entry Fees: $25.00 for the first entry, $10 for each addition entry. A commission of 20% will be collected for any piece sold at the exhibit for the benefit of the park.

Tables will also be available for exhibiting artists to sell their other work for $75.00. There will be no commission taken on works sold by the artists at their table.

For an entry form, or further information, please send e-mail with the subject  Art of the Park  to: RTPART@live.com 



4. Call to Artists: Artist 's Statement Workshop DEADLINE: April 19, 2009

HVCCA
1701 Main Street
Peekskill, NY

Sunday, April 19, 2009
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

COST: $45
Join an experienced creative/grant writer and a group of your peers in a series of exercises to help you craft your artist 's statement.

FOR MORE INFO: SEE http://www.peekskillartscounsil.org or CONTACT CARRIE at carrie@grant-central-station.com 



5. Call for Entries: Erie Canal Museum Juried Exhibit DEADLINE: April 27

The Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse, NY is soliciting proposals from New York 's arts community for a juried exhibit. The subject of the exhibition is New York 's waters and waterways. This contemporary art exhibition will be juried by Deborah Ryan, Head Curator at the Everson Museum of Art.

I have attached a copy of the prospectus and there is also a downloadable file on the Museum 's web site, http://www.eriecanalmuseum.org.

http://www.eriecanalmuseum.org/Juried_Prospectus.pdf 



6. Call to Artists: Juried Art Competition DEADLINE: May 15, 2009
Harrison Council for the Arts

Samples of recent artwork will be accepted at the Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY on May 15 only. Two-dimensional art only. Please call or write to the Library for complete details (914) 835-0324.



7. Call to Artists: Tri-State Artists Competition DEADLINE: May 15, 2009
Hammond Museum

Submission Artists will submit up to ten 8 x11  color photographic copies of their current work in one medium. If the artist wants to submit artwork in another medium, the artist must submit it under a separate entry. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL ARTWORK. All work must be original art produced by the artist. The artist shall include the artist 's statement, a recent resume and the retail value of the submitted artwork. The artist shall indicate the medium on the back of the envelope such as: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Mixed Media or Sculpture. The artist will submit their portfolio to the Hammond Museum with a stamped return envelope. Entry Fee $35 per submission for non-members. $25 per submission for museum members. Any additional entry requires an additional $35 submission fee ($25 for museum members). The artist shall enclose a personal check or money order payable to the Hammond Museum.

Please mail to the Hammond Museum, P.O. Box 326, North Salem, NY 10560. Entry fee is non-refundable. Jury Schedule and Notification Preliminary selection will be on May 30, 2009. Thirty finalists will be selected and notified by mail. Final selection will be on June 15, 2009. Awards The first place winner will be awarded a solo exhibition in the Hays Gallery. The second to sixth place winners will be awarded a group exhibition in the Guild Hall Gallery. Exhibition Schedule The solo and group exhibitions will be held in September 2010. Conditions The Museum will provide announcement cards and an opening reception party. Artists are responsible for transportation and installation of their artwork. The Museum will assist with the installation. There will be a commission on the sale of all artwork; 30% of the sale price goes to the Museum, and 70% to the artist. The Museum assumes no liability for any loss or damage to the artwork during delivery, installation and de-installation. The Museum is not responsible for normal wear and tear during the exhibition, such as minor nicks to frames or scratches to Plexiglas. It is required that all selected artists sign an agreement contract with the Museum.

Contact Information E-mail: gardenprogram@yahoo.com



8. Call to Artists: Auditions for The Sword in the Stone Summer Theatre Series DEADLINE: May 19, 2009
Fort Hill Players

Rochambeau School
228 Fisher Ave
White Plains, NY

MAY 19, 21
7 PM

Directed by Dan Held
Contact: Joan Charischak (Producer) at 914-946-5143

Forming a cast of adult actors, to perform in Free Summer Theater in the Parks Series. Scripts will be provided.

ARTHUR: Heir to the Throne
MERLIN: Magician, Past, Present, Future
KAI: Arthur 's Half Brother
GUENEVERE: Arthur 's Future Bride
SQUIRES

Performances:
WHITE PLAINS PARKS
JULY 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 21
http://www.forthillplayers.com



9. Call to Artists: Maria Fareri Children's Hospital DEADLINE: June 10, 2009

Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create a 12 x 12  stretched canvas reflecting the theme, The Way We See It: What Maria Fareri Children 's Hospital Means to Kids and Their Families. Submitted canvases will be reviewed by a Maria Fareri Children 's Hospital panel and chosen works will be brought together to form a mural that will be placed on prominent display in the Maria Fareri Children 's Hospital lobby at Westchester Medical Center. Deadline for canvas submission is June 10, 2009.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Grimaldi, grimaldig@wcmc.com , at 914-463-6482.



10. Call to Artists: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. DEADLINE: July 2

113th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the Nat 'l Arts Club October 1  October 23, 2009. Open to women artists. Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphics and sculpture. Over $9000 in awards. Entry fee: $30/members & associates, $35/non-members. Juried by slides or CDs postmarked by July 2, 2009. For prospectus, send SASE to Okki Wang, 431 Woodbury Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 or download a prospectus at http://www.clwac.org



11. Call to Artists: Allied Artists of America: 96th Annual Exhibition DEADLINE: September 14

Allied Artists of America 96th Annual National Exhibition: Nov. 13 - Dec. 1, 2009 at the National Arts Club Galleries, NYC. Open to all artists; Oil, Watermedia, Pastel, Graphics, Sculpture. $23,000 in awards in cash and medals. Slide or jpeg entries accepted.

Submission deadline: Sept. 14. For prospectus send SASE to Rhoda Yanow, 19 Springtown road, White House Station , NJ 08889 or visit our website at: http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org.




12. ArtsNews TV Airtimes

Cablevision
Wednesdays at 9 pm

Ossining/Peekskill  Channel 15
(Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Hawthorne, Millwood, Mt. Pleasant, New Castle, Ossining, Pleasantville, Scarborough, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Thornwood, Valhalla, Peekskill, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Croton, Mahopac, Montrose, Philipstown, Verplanck)

City of Yonkers  Channel 18

Port Chester/Harrison  Channel 18
(Harrison, Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester, Purchase)

New Rochelle/Pelham  Channel 76

Yorktown/Cross River  Channel 74
(Armonk, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Mount Kisco, Katonah, Lewisboro, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Purdy Station, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Amawalk, Granite Springs, Lincolndale, Somers, Lake Peekskill, Putnam Valley, Yorktown, Baldwin Place, Shenorock, Mahopac)

Verizon
Wednesdays at 5 pm and 11 pm
White Plains-Channel 45
(includes Eastchester, Mamamoneck, Mt. Pleasant)




13. Helpful Resources for your own searching

http://www.shavis.com the visual artists ' news net
http://www.playbill.com - jobs in stage and theatre  
http://www.creativecareercounseling.homestead.com - Creative careers 
http://www.wwar.com -Arts employment
http://www.freelanceonline.com - Freelance jobs and tips
http://www.mbsolutions.com - Music Business tips and contacts
http://www.variety.com - Variety Magazine site, jobs and articles
http://www.BackStage.com - Casting and career tips for film and theater
http://www.nyc.gov/film - NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting
http://www.crewpro.com - Music personnel, touring, and entry positions
http://www.musicalchairs.info - Orchestral job vacancies world wide
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net - Music, Theater Arts, Film, TV, Media jobs
http://www.voiceofdance.com - Information and Job Board
http://www.museumca.org/usa - Museums all over the US
http://www.jobbank.artsusa.org - Americans for the Arts Job Bank
http://www.creativehub.com - The center for finding creative work
http://www.artcareer.net - Jobs in the Visual Arts
http://www.artsnwct.org - North West Connecticut Arts Council
http://www.cultureandtourism.org -Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
http://www.idealist.org -Non-profit and arts internships and jobs
http://www.nyfa.org - NY Foundation For the Arts, jobs, grants and information
http://www.craigslist.org - Arts, Media and non-profit jobs/opportunities
http://www.mandy.com - International Film & TV Production Resources
http://www.mediabistro.com - Job and industry information in the media
http://www.journalismjobs.com - Journalism Jobs http://www.workinpr.com - Careers in Public Relations http://www.creativehotlist.com - Site for the professional creative marketplace
http://www.bookjobs.com - Jobs/internships in the publishing industry
http://www.editorandpublisher.com - Journal Covering the Newspaper Industry
http://www.artistsfoundation.org/ - jobs/opportunities 
http://www.collegeart.org   Yet another resource for your own searching




14. 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 http://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@artswestchester.org 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.

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