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ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
ArtsOpportunities.org
Ongoing

Arts Opportunities is a free nationwide service for artists in search of work. The Web site displays employment, internship, and entry calls for opportunities, arranged in a manner by geographical location, and artistic interest.
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bemisUNDERGROUND
Curatorial Residency program
3,000-square-foot exhibition space, Omaha, Nebraska
Ongoing

More information and an application download are available here at the bemisUNDERGROUND's website: "The bemisUNDERGROUND is an innovative curatorial residency program that provides community-based artists with the rare opportunity to curate exhibitions of their own design at the Bemis Center. The 3,000-square-foot gallery space is ideally suited to the presentation of experimental and cutting-edge contemporary art that includes — but is not limited to — visual, audio and performance art. UNDERGROUND exhibitions run for five weeks, and curators receive a stipend to execute their projects as well as administrative mentoring and assistance in promoting their shows. The bemisUNDERGROUND program is unique not just to Omaha and to the Midwest, but to the entire country and serves as a model for engaging local artists with their communities. A jury of art professionals chooses a new group of six curators each spring."
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CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA
Artist registry for public arts program
Ongoing

The Public Arts Commission endeavors to encourage creativity, education and appreciation of the arts while promoting opportunities for all to engage in and enjoy the cultural, social and historical benefits of this exceptional expression of a public society.
Artists should visit the Mount Dora Public Arts Commission site to submit qualifications.
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COLLEGE HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
One or two-month shows at the College Hill Parlor Gallery
College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita, Kansas
Ongoing

Looking for artists who will be interested in showing at the College Hill Parlor Gallery in Wichita, Kansas. Artists should be able to provide 12 to 15 paintings and/or photos to hang in the gallery on a one- or two-month basis, starting in March 2010.

To apply, or if you have questions, contact Mark Walker.
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GALLERY XII
Accepting applications for full members of Gallery XII
Wichita, Kansas
Ongoing

Gallery XII is accepting applications from artists who make two-dimensional work in any medium who would be interested in becoming gallery members. Anyone interested in applying, or who would like more information, is invited to e-mail Martha Wherry or e-mail or call John Ellert at 316-641-6154.
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INKUBATOR PRESS
Arts Incubator, Kansas City, Missouri
$25/day, $125/month, $700/six months, $1,200/year
Ongoing

"The INKubator Press is up and running — we just need you. The application and contract may be returned via e-mail, snail mail, or drop off. If it happens that we stepped out to lunch or on an errand, there's a handy mail slot in the front door. (Staff hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) The INKubator Press provides equipment, materials, on-site expertise and a creative community for beginners and seasoned professionals alike to explore the expressive possibilities of intaglio, relief, collagraph, lithography, monotype and screen-printing within a state of the art, environmentally responsible setting. Moreover, we host classes, special events, workshops and exhibitions throughout the year spotlighting the extraordinary and multifaceted art of  printmaking. Different levels of membership, classes, and workshops are available. All new press members are required to attend an orientation session prior to studio use, held on the last day of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Scheduling conflicts will be accommodated, please contact us with any questions or concerns." Please see the INKubator Press website for more information.
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LA MACINA DI SAN CRESCI
Tuscany, Italy, artist-in-residence program, in Greve in Chianti, Florence, Italy
Partial funding for residencies any time between October 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010
Deadline: applications accepted at any time; open until filled

La Macina di San Cresci offers 10 partial funding grants to artists based on a combination of merit and need. This assistance reduces residency fees and may cover up to half the full cost of a minimum three-week residency.
This grant assistance is available from October 1 , 2009 to March 31 , 2010 residencies.

For more information about the residency, studio facilities, and application requirements, please visit la Macina di San Cresci site (this is a link to the English version of where applications may be downloaded) or send questions via email.
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LUMINARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Applications for residencies, 3-, 6-, and 12-month periods
St. Louis, Missouri
Ongoing

Luminary Center For the Arts, in St. Louis, "seeks to promote and support exceptional emerging artists by providing a creative environment in which to work, well-equipped studios, an individually structured professional development program, and dedicated financial support. Each resident gains access to resources as diverse as an art and literature library, basic woodworking shop, digital editing equipment, video filming and production equipment, studio lighting, and exhibition space.” For application and more information, click here.
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MEDIACY INCORPORATED
Temporary public art project for New York streetscapes
Ongoing

Mediacy Inc., an advertising company based in New York City, is offering space on "gatescapes" — large-format, billboard-sized vinyl placed on roll-down security gates — in four-week timeframes between ad displays, for the installation of temporary public artworks. “These storefront “windows” may be used singly, or in combination – triptychs, corner wrap-arounds, or even in a series along a whole block – in locations such as 14th Street at 7th Avenue, Saint Marks between 2nd and 3rd, or the corner of 8th Avenue and 51st Street, and over 150 more to choose from.”

Interested artists can visit The Street Gallery site for details, or contact them by e-mail or phone at 917-523-6228.
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MONEY FOR ARTISTS PROMOTION (MAP)
Administered through the Kansas City Artists Coalition
Maximum grant is $1,000; applications should be made 2-6 months in advance of project dates.
Ongoing

More information and an application download are available here at the Kansas City Artists Coalition website: "The Money for Artists Promotion grants will assist artists by providing funds to promote and market their artwork [to] create new audience for artist work [and] allow artists to expand or explore new marketing strategies. The program seeks applications from artists seeking to advance their careers through promotion and marketing projects, and from artists who create work of exceptional quality and whose work and career is at a level to benefit from the grant. The program is especially interested in funding artists whose application displays innovative and creative approaches to artist promotion. Artists must be members of the Kansas City Artists Coalition. Artists from Kansas City and the Central Plains/Midwest area receive first priority for funding."
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RED DOOR STUDIOS
Artists interested in curating an exhibition or applying for a solo show
Kansas City, Kansas
Ongoing

Red Door Studios has new exhibitions each month, and is looking for artists who are interested in curating an exhibition or receiving a solo show. Those who are interested in curating, or who have an idea for an exhibition, can contact Lacey Lewis via e-mail or phone, at 913-909-5408.
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RESCUE ART®
Art materials reclamation
Environmental Art Program and Gallery for Youth, Greater Kansas City region
Ongoing

"Recycle, reclaim, reuse: Donate clean paper, left–overs from remodeling or construction projects, fabrics, craft materials, wood, decorative glass widgets and gadgets, materials for metal craft, or small furniture pieces that will morph into beautiful new art. We are currently (12-08) looking for chairs for a special project and sale. Rescue Art® is an environmental art program and gallery and a place for low-cost materials for teachers and will pick up your donation. Due to space, we reserve the right to refuse any donation."

Please contact Diane Swift at 816-931-2278 for more information.
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SMOKEBRUSH GALLERY & FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
Internships
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Available now with a minimum commitment of three months

Gallery and Eco-Art Education Program Internships are available during the school year and summer break. Intern applicants can download an application by visiting the Smokebrush website.
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WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION
Call for Entry: CaFÉ service site
Western States Arts Federation
Ongoing

Call for Entry, or CaFÉ™, is a place where artists can sign up to navigate and apply for calls and opporutnities. A number of municipal and public arts organizations manage their calls through this service. CaFÉ™ is managed by the Western States Arts Federation, a nonprofit arts service organization located in Denver, Colorado, leading in the development of innovative Web-based technologies to serve artists across the United States, such as ArtistsRegister.com and ArtJob.org.
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MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY
Altars or Day of the Dead-themed artwork for the 2010 Día de los Muertos exhibition, October 2010
Kansas City, Missouri
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning July 1, 2010

“Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is excited to announce the annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition, celebrating the rich color and history of the Mexican holiday.  Artists and community members are invited to create personal altars or Day of the Dead themed artwork for installation at the Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery.  This year we would like to extend our exhibit into our healing garden, located between the Art Center and the Art Gallery.” Contact Jenny Mendez, either via e-mail or by phone, at 816-221-2349 to reserve a space or for installation requirements.
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AMERICAN ARTIST
Annual weekend retreat and conference for practicing artists and art enthusiasts
Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, Laguna, California, September 23-26, 2010
Deadline: until filled

American Artist magazine's Weekend with the Masters event is thrilled to announce the date and location for its second annual workshop and conference, taking place Sept. 23-26, 2010 at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa in Dana Point, Calif. For more information and to register, please see www.aamastersweekend.com

Weekend with the Masters is designed to give practicing artists, art collectors, and art enthusiasts who are passionate about traditional art the chance to study with some of the top representational painters of our time.

"Founded in 1937, American Artist is the leading monthly magazine for representational and figurative artists seeking inspiration and instruction on improving their craft. Devoted to the realism in art that its readers cherish, American Artist considers the artists it features to be shining examples of excellence in their medium, whether oil paint, sculpture, watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, graphite, printmaking, or charcoal. American Artist is published by Interweave, a leading arts and craft media company."
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MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY
Cuatro Cuadrado
Kansas City, Missouri
Deadline: September 1, 2010

The art gallery at the Mattie Rhodes is seeking artists to submit original artwork to the group exhibition, Cuatro Cuadrado. “Participating artists will choose from pre-cut and measured canvas or panel in 4” x 4”, 8” x 8”, or 12” x 12” sizes. This exhibit is open to all artists and invites them to use the format given without limitation on theme or content, though artists are encouraged to further explore the exhibit title by investigating cultural meanings of the number 4.” All participating artists must communicate with Jenny Mendez, either via e-mail or by phone, at 816-221-2349.
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LINC / FORD FOUNDATION
Space for Change Planning and Pre-Development Grants
Call for proposals; up to $10,000 in support
Deadline: Fall 2010 Cycle: letters of inquiry reviewed September 22—November 2, for letters received between May 29 and September 17, 2010, with notification in December 2010

Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC), in partnership with the Ford Foundation, announces an open call for proposals to the Ford Foundation Space for Change Planning and Pre-Development Grant program to provide material support along with access to a national learning community and to technical assistance.

"Non-profit arts organizations with strong track records of artistic excellence, who are intending to buy, build, renovate, partner in the development of, or become anchor tenants in a vibrant artist space can apply for up to $100,000 in support of a facility project. Exemplary projects will not only result in dynamic artist space facilities, but will also function as engines of cultural equity and social change, applying innovations and best practices in artist space development that produce sustainable, affordable facilities for the continuation of artistic excellence."

Full details about goals, eligibility and application instructions are available on LINC's website (under Space for Change) http://www.lincnet.net/artist-space/ford-foundation-planning-and-pre-development-grants.
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SOUND FEELINGS PUBLISHING
Request for designs for new multi-color instruction booklet for Spirograph toy
Prizes: $450 (1); $125 (2); $75 (4); $40 (10); $20 (30)
Entry deadline: October 5, 2010

The original Spirograph incorporated pens that had four colors, black, blue, red and green. New designs entered into the contest must be drawn with the Spirograph Multicolor Pen ($5.99), which contains the original four colors, as well as yellow, light blue, pink, purple, brown, and orange (10 ballpoint cartridges within one large barrel). The ballpoint pen tips of the cartridges are the exact size of the original pen tips that came with the 1960s Spirograph. (Modern ballpoint pens have larger size tips that will not fit through the holes of the Spirograph gears), and the contest is for the 1967-1970 Kenner Spirograph toy (not Spirograph Plus or any other variant). For more information, please contact Sound Feelings Publishing (818-757-0600) or ask questions of Howard Richman (818-344-3306, PST).
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PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Visual artists, work that explores the idea of personal experience
Pittsburg, Kansas; $20 entry fee
Deadline: October 15, 2010

Pittsburg State University, in Pittsburg, Kansas, invites 2D and 3D visual artists to submit work that “explores the intimate territories of personal experience and the global landscapes of place and environment” for their exhibition, Visual Territory, juried by Sherry Leedy. For submission rules and details, please visit the Pitt State website.
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PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Visual Territory juried group exhibition
Pittsburg, Kansas, February 4 — March 4, 2011
Deadline for submissions: October 15, 2010

Pittsburg State University's art department and galleries announce Visual Territory, a juried exhibition "exploring the intimate territories of personal experience and the global landscapes of place and environment," scheduled for early 2011. The juror is Kansas City's Sherry Leedy, artist and owner/manager of Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, and the exhibition call is open to artists age 17 and over, residing in the United States and whose work explores the theme, visual territory, as described, in the media of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, wood, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, and paper. Artwork should not be larger than 40 inches (in any dimension and including frame). Prizes include $500 Mission Class Purchase Prize, $500 juror's selection cash award, 1st prize solo exhibition at Pittsburg State University gallery, and $100 honorable mention. There is a $20 entry fee. For complete entry guidelines as well as the entry form, please click here to download the PDF from Pittsburg State University. Please address questions to VisualTerritoryPSU@yahoo.com.
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PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
The Pittsburg State University Department of Art exhibition year 2011-2013
Pittsburg, Kansas
Deadline: October 31, 2010

Pittsburg State, in Pittsburg, Kansas, is accepting  applications from artists interested in exhibiting in their galleries, the University Gallery, and the Harry Krug Gallery, for 2011 through 2013. For application details and floor-plans, please visit the Pittsburg State University website.
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FRIENDS OF OVERLAND PARK ART
Exhibition content for their 2010-2011 exhibition schedule: The Green Exhibition
$250 for Best in Show
Deadline: November 22, 2010

“This exhibition celebrates art with a natural aspect or an environmental message. This may be accomplished via media such as ceramics, art of recycled objects, carved wood; or by image content in paintings and photography or by message represented in the work.” For details and application, please see the schedule page.
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FRIENDS OF OVERLAND PARK ART
Exhibition content for their 2010-2011 exhibition schedule: The Juried Exhibition
$2,500 in awards
Deadline: February 7, 2011

Those who are interested are invited to submit pieces for an exhibition to be juried by internationally-known portrait artist John Boyd Martin. For details and application, please see the schedule page.