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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.

bemisUNDERGROUND

Curatorial Residency program in Omaha, Nebraska
3,000-square-foot exhibition space
Ongoing

More information and an application download are available here at the bemisUNDERGROUND's Web site.

"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."

CALL FOR ENTRY.ORG

Ongoing, registration-based listings of artists calls and opportunities by various organizations.

CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA

The Public Arts Commission of Mount Dora, Florida, is creating an artist registry for their developing for their 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.

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.

DISTRICT ART ANNUAL

Artists wanted for the 3rd Kansas City Art Annual, held at the Power & Light District
$15.00 application processing fee
No deadline, but applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis

The District Art Annual Downtown Kansas City Art Fair, running June 25 to June 27, is seeking craft and fine artists for its third annual fair in the Power & Light District. Interested artists should see here for details on how to apply, and here for applications.

GALLERY XII

Accepting applications for full members of Gallery XII
Ongoing

Gallery XII in Wichita, Kansas 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.

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 contact Press Manager Jes Owings for complete details and an application, or see the INKubator Press Web site.

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 e-mail.

LUMINARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Luminary Center for the Arts in Saint Louis, Missouri, is taking applications for residencies.
Three-, six- and 12-month residency periods
Currently taking applications for spring 2010

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, see here.

MEDIACY INCORPORATED

Artists at any stage in their careers are invited to consider submitting their work for consideration for a 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.

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 Web site.

"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."

RED DOOR STUDIOS

Red Door Studios, in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking artists interested in curating an exhibition or applying for a solo show
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.

RESCUE ART®

Art materials reclaimation
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 gidgets, 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.

SMOKEBRUSH GALLERY & FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS

Smokebrush Gallery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is accepting applications for internships
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.

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.

WORK GALLERY & THE WASSIC PROJECT

WORK Gallery and The Wassic Project seeks artists to submit work to the I Heart Art spring fundraiser
Deadline: March 25, 2010

“In collaboration with The Wassaic Project, WORK Gallery invites you to submit work of any genre to be exhibited for the 2010 I Heart Art spring fundraiser. All work will be donated to the organizations and the proceeds will benefit their collaborative efforts.” Interested artists may see here for details, and to submit.

CITY OF DENVER, COLORADO

City of Denver, Colorado is seeking site-specific art to enhance the downtown area.
Budget of approximately  $180,000
Applications must be submitted via CaFÉ by:  March 26, 2010, 5 p.m.

“The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) seeks to commission one or more artists or teams of artists to create site-specific artwork to enhance and activate a one-mile stretch of streetscape along 14th Street, in downtown Denver, CO. Street improvements are included in the scope of this project and ultimately, these improvements will encourage a lively and activated pedestrian destination, which the artwork should complement and augment.” Artists must apply via CallForEntry.org. Brooke Jones, Public Art Coordinator, can be contacted by e-mail or by phone at (720) 865-4302.

CITY OF DENVER, COLORADO

City of Denver, Colorado, seeks artists to create site-specific artwork for the Police Crime Lab in the Civic Center neighborhood.
Applications must be submitted via CaFÉ (www.CallForEntry.org) by:  March 26, 2010, 5 p.m.

“The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) seeks to commission one or more artists or teams of artists to create site-specific artwork for a new state-of-the-art Police Crime Lab. The new facility will occupy a prominent corner in the Golden Triangle / Civic Center neighborhood at 14th Avenue and Cherokee Street. The project is open to all artists in the U.S. working in a variety of media and materials.“ Artists must apply via CallForEntry.org. Brooke Jones, Public Art Coordinator, can be contacted by e-mail or by phone at (720) 865-4302.

THE SMALLS STREETSOUNDS

The Smalls is accepting entires for their StreetSounds short film competition.
Deadline: March 26, 2010

The Smalls, a curator of independent short film, is looking for artists for their StreetSounds competition. Filmmakers must take and credit 3 or more sounds from the Smalls’ Sound Map and use them in a film no longer than three minutes (plus one minute for credits). Films will be voted on by the public, and then by a distinguished panel of judges. Visit here for more information.

HALO FOUNDATION

The HALO Foundation seeks art donations for their annual Art Auction fundraiser
Deadline: April 1, 2010

“Each year, the HALO Foundation hosts an annual Art Auction in Kansas City, Missouri. The HALO Foundation is committed to enhancing living conditions and providing art therapy for orphans worldwide, and provides for children in Uganda, Kenya, India, Mexico, Nicaragua and the United States. The Art Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year and raises money to support children living in need around the world. During the event, artwork by HALO supported orphans and well-established artists in the U.S. is auctioned off. Many artists who have donated to this event in the past have experienced extended success as a result of their artwork being featured in the Art Auction.  In addition to the benefits of tax-deduction, each donating artist will receive two tickets for the event, a $150 value.” Interested artists can call the HALO Foundation at 816-472-4256.

UTAH PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

Artists wanted to submit to a project to create site-specific public art
Budget of $140,000
Deadline: April 1, 2010, 5 p.m. SMT

“Utah Public Art Program and Utah State University Uintah Basin, are requesting letters of interest and qualifications from artists interested in creating site specific art for the gateway traffic circle on the public access road to the new Bingham Entrepreneurship and Energy Research Center (BEERC) on the campus of Utah State University in Vernal, Utah.”

Project specifics are available here, and applications are being accepted via hard copy/CD or online here. For more information contact: e-mail or call Fletcher Booth at 801-533-3586.

CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION & SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART

With support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Rocket Grants, up to $4,000 each artist (total budget: $40,000), for the creation of new work to be completed by June, 1 2011, and within an 80-mile radius of Kansas City, Missouri (and publically accessible)
Applications due: April 2, 2010

"The Spencer Museum of Art and Kansas City’s Charlotte Street Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of Rocket Grants, a new program that will provide direct support for innovative, experimental, artist-driven, and artist-centered projects in the Lawrence-Kansas City area.

"With support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Charlotte Street Foundation and the Spencer Museum of Art are partnering to offer Rocket Grants to fund projects that exist outside of established institutions, are not likely to attract traditional forms of support, challenge traditional methods of production or presentation, add energy and diversity to the field of visual arts activity in our area, and provide opportunities for the creative growth of those involved.

"Rocket Grants will enable individuals and groups of artists to take new risks with their work, push the scope and scale of their activities, develop and pursue collaborative projects, and/or engage with the public and public realm in inventive and meaningful ways. In doing so, these Rocket Grants seek to create ripple effects, as artists, processes, and projects supported engage, inspire, and propel other artists; spark new ideas and ways of working; and contribute to a regional culture characterized by unconventional and expansive forms of interaction, exchange, provocation, and surprise. …"

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following FINAL informational sessions, if they have not been to one already: March 19, 5 p.m., Mattie Rhodes Northeast Satellite, 148 North Topping Avenue (one block north of St. John Avenue; 816-241-3780) and March 21, 2 p.m., Hudson Auditorium at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Boulevard, 913-469-3000.

More information about application procedures is available here.

THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO

The Animal Shelter in Aurora, Colorado seeks artists to create distinctive entryway artwork
Open to artists residing in Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas and New Mexico
Deadline: April 8, 2010

“The City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program invites artists and teams of artists to submit qualifications to be considered for a public art commission at the Aurora Animal Shelter. The Project Art Selection Panel envisions a metal wall sculpture to be placed on the north and west facades of the building to mark the facility’s entrance and create a sense of arrival. The artwork should express the shelter’s functions as a sanctuary and beacon of hope for animals in need. The Shelter provides a safe haven for homeless, lost and injured animals - thus, the artwork should depict a story of comfort and optimism.” Applications must be submitted via CaFÉ. For more information, see the Aurora Public Art webpage or contact Deana Miller with Art in Public Places by e-mail or phone, at 303-739-6747.

CITY OF RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

The city of Raleigh seeks qualified artists for a site-specific public art project
$70,000 project budget
Deadline: April 9, 5 p.m. EDT

The Raleigh Arts Commission is seeking artists to submit their qualifications to provide art for the new Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center. This art should recognize the creative spirit of the architecture, and encourage visitors to reflect on the park’s beauty as well as enhance their experiences of its facilities. All applications must be submitted via CaFÉ. Interested artists can see here for more details, and should contact Jerry Bolas with questions by e-mail or by telephone, at 919-831-2414.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER GLIDER FLY-IN

The Lawrence Percolator is hosting the first Lawrence Paper Glider Fly-In
Deadline: Friday, April 9, 2010
“Glider-makers young and old are encouraged to submit one, or more, handmade paper gliders to be flown by Percolator Accredited Pilots and then exhibited in the Percolator art space. This non-competitive exposition will record flights in categories such as: Distance Flown, Time Aloft, Crash/Wreckage, Trickiest, Launching Technique, and Unusual Design. After the Fly-In, all gliders will be exhibited at the Percolator for the remaining run of the exhibition Out of Thin Air, and all flights will be documented and posted online.”

Gliders can be mailed to the Percolator Fly-In c/o Christina Hoxie at 906 Ward, Lawrence Kansas 66044, or dropped off at the gallery during regular hours.

KANSAS CITY ZOO

Scraps to Sculpture recyclable art display
Deadline: Saturday, April 17

The Kansas City Zoo is looking for local artists, or budding artists of all ages, to create “recyclable art” for their Scraps to Sculpture display. Those who are interested should call 816-513-5801, e-mail marketing, or visit the Kansas City Zoo Web site.

KIMBALL ART CENTER

Kimball Art Center, in Park City, Utah, is seeking undergraduate and graduate level college students dedicated to developing their artistic career to apply for the RELEVANT residency.
$25 application fee
Application deadline: April 18

“RELEVANT 2010, a five-day artist-in-residence program for a select group of undergraduate and graduate level college students working in the media of sculpture, painting and mixed media, is looking for emerging cutting edge artists dedicated to developing their artistic career. Students are given the experience of developing art for sale, while being challenged to expand their artistic boundaries. During the residency each student's primary goal is to create a piece of artwork that will be sold at the Opening Night Art Auction and Gala and be on display during the Arts Festival.”
Interested artists should see here for more information and for application requirements.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ART & DESIGN GALLERY

The KU Art & Design Gallery is seeking proposals for their Fall 2010 exhibition calendar
Gallery dimensions: approximately 2,000 square feet, with 180 linear feet of wall space and a variable ceiling height (half of gallery is two stories; other half is about 12-feet high)
Deadline: April 23, 2010

The Art & Design Gallery at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas, is seeking artist proposals for exhibitions in Fall 2010. This is a fantastic space and opportunity for emerging or established artists and designers who have a body of work ready to show or would like to create new work for this space.

Interested artists are asked to provide a CD of 20 images in .JPG or .PDF format (1 MB maximum) with a printed corresponding image list, and hard copies of a one-page proposal, detailing the relationship of the submitted images and proposed exhibition, a CV/resume, and an artist statement, to be mailed to the following address: Shannon Bybee, 1467 Jayhawk Blvd, Art & Design Building Room 300, Lawrence, KS  66045. Please describe in the proposal the relationship between the 20 images and the proposed exhibition and label the package "Attention: KU Art & Design Gallery Proposal."

The gallery will support chosen artists with postcard publicity, title cards and vinyl lettering for works, tools and hardware for typical, common installation, and gallery guards and alarmed security. (No assistance with hanging, storage before/after exhibition, shipping/travel costs, insurance or food for opening reception). Artists will be notified by May 7, 2010, for exhibitions in fall 2010.

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC ARTS & NEW MEXICO ARTS, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Albuquerque Public Arts and New Mexico Arts wants artists to apply to create a permanent piece to place outside the Albuquerque Balloon Museum
Budget of $128,000 available
Application Deadline for RFQ: April 30, 2010, 5 p.m. MST

“The Balloon Museum Art Selection Committee with New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places program seeks a permanent artwork situated within the outdoor area connecting the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and the Balloon Fiesta Field. The final artwork will serve as an access point into the Balloon Museum, Balloon Fiesta Park and into Land Arts, an unprecedented genre in the City of Albuquerque Public Art Collection” For more information, visit the public art website.

PORT OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

The Port of San Diego is seeking proposals for the seventh Urban Trees sculpture exhibit
Deadline: May 3, 5 p.m. PDT

“The Port of San Diego public art program is seeking artists to participate in its seventh and last Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. The yearlong Urban Trees exhibit offers participating artists a unique opportunity to showcase original sculptural artwork in a high visibility public venue against the beautiful backdrop of San Diego Bay, with the goal of stimulating interest in art, artists & the Port’s public art program.” Interested artists can visit here for details and requirements.

MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY

Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is seeking artists to contribute original artwork to the group exhibition, Viva
Kansas City, Missouri
Deadline: May 5, 2010

“The Mattie Rhodes Center is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mexican Independence and the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican revolution with the exhibition Viva, a group exhibition inspired by Revolution and Independence. This exhibit explores the artist’s personal interpretation of independence, revolution and the historical events from which they come. Works that reflects a personal history of revolution and independence are welcome as well as art that is direct historical illustration of the War of Independence or of the Mexican Revolution.” All participating artists must communicate with Erin Beier, either via e-mail or by phone, at 816-221-2349.

ARTPRIZE 2010

Artists wanted to apply to ArtPrize, a visitor vote-based art competition
$50 registration fee
Deadline for artist registration: 5 p.m. EDT, May 27, 2010

ArtPrize is an open 17-day art competition art competition, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which allows visitors to vote for who will win “the largest art prize in the world.” Artists can work collaboratively, but each artist can only submit one piece. Artists who are interested can see here on the ArtPrize site for details.

MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY

Azteca De Greater Kansas City – Guild of Latino Fine Arts & Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery are coming together to invite artist to exhibit original pieces of art celebrating life and community
Deadline: May 28, 2010

“In collaboration with Viva, on display at Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery in May, artists are invited to submit to the exhibition VIVA LA VIDA - Long Live Life.  Pieces should represent your interpretation or meaning of "Viva La Vida” with connection to art and the work that the artist is doing presently or has done in the past within the community. This can reflect the connections to the Latino community in Kansas City or elsewhere.” Questions can be directed to Jenny Mendez, via e-mail or by phone at 816-217-3651 or 816-221-2349.

NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL

The Governor's Residence Exhibition Program seeks artists currently living in Nebraska for its 2010-2011 exhibition season
Deadline: May 31, 2010

“Each year, the Nebraska Governor’s Residence Exhibition Program provides Nebraska artists from across the state solo exhibitions in the main conference room of the Governor’s Residence. The Nebraska Arts Council partners with them to secure this prestigious venue for the display of original artworks made by Nebraska artists. This unique space allows civil servants, citizens and other visitors to the Residence the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the diversity of statewide artistic talent. Most 2D media is suitable for the space, including drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and textiles.” Applications must be submitted via SlideRoom. For more details, and stipulations, see here.

MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY

Mattie Rhodes invites artists to apply to be named 2010’s Día de Los Muertos Featured Artist
$500 stipend, Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Deadline: July 1, 2010

Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery would like to invite artists to apply for the 2010 Día de Los Muertos Featured Artist. Interested artists must submit a digital portfolio of 8-10 images to the gallery, along with a short artists’ statement, bio or resumé, to be juried by staff, arts professionals and community members. The selected artist will create an art piece that will be used in all marketing materials for 2010 Día de Los Muertos. Portfolios may be mailed or delivered to the gallery , or e-mailed to curator Erin Beier (e-mail must be less than 3 MB, and links to websites in lieu of files will not be accepted). The gallery may also be contacted at 816-581-5631.

WICHITA ARTS COUNCIL

Arts Council Financial Award for Individual Artists
Maximum award: $1,000; applicants must be residents of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and without 501c3 non-profit status
Deadline: June 1, 2010 (twice annually; also in December)

"In 2009, the Arts Council established a financial award for individual artists or groups of artists to help finance art projects. The Arts Council is now accepting applications for the next funding cycle. … The Arts Council is designated by the City of Wichita and serves as the focal point for coordinating and promoting the visibility of all cultural arts in the community. Their mission is to advance and promote arts and culture in the Wichita community through advocacy, leadership, education and collaboration."

For more information and to download applications, see the Wichita Arts site.

ONE OF A KIND SHOW AND SALE

The One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago is requesting top artists and artisans to apply to exhibit in the 10th annual show
Application deadline: June 4, 2010

“The One of a Kind Show is a popular shopping show, offering the public a fantastic opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind handmade creations. The 2009 show attracted more than 55,000 shoppers and that number is expected to increase in 2010. Artists interested in applying can see here.”

For additional information on applying, please e-mail Kim Runner, or call 312-527-7642.

KANSAS ARTS COMMISSION

The Kansas Arts Commission invites artists living in Kansas to apply for Artist Innovation and Collaboration Grants
Deadline for applications:  June 17, 2010

The Kansas Arts Commission recognizes the vital role that artists play in the state of Kansas, and honor and value their commitment, vision and practice through the Innovation and Collaboration Grants for projects occurring during the 2011 fiscal year. The goal of theses grants is to nurture and sustain artists living in Kansas so that they may develop and advance creatively and professionally and to enhance the relationships artists have with one another and their community. For details on these goals, and on the grants themselves, see here. Questions may be directed to program manager Christine Dotterweich Bial by e-mail or phone, at 785-368-6544.

HEARTLAND ART GUILD

The Heartland Art Guild seeks original works for their 6th Annual Miniatures Art Show
Deadline: June 19 for shipped work, June 26, 2010, for hand-delivered work

The Heartland Art Guild, in Paola, Kansas, invites artists to submit original work to their sixth annual Miniatures exhibition. All two-dimensional work and sculpture is accepted, provided they follow the 1/6 rule. Show details and further rules can be found by visiting the Art Guild page. E-mail for more information.

MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY

The art gallery at Mattie Rhodes Center invites artists and community members to create altars or Day of the Dead-themed artwork for the 2010 Día de los Muertos exhibition
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 Erin Beier, either via e-mail or by phone, at 816-221-2349 to reserve a space or for installation requirements.

LIGHTON INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Administered through the Kansas City Artists Coalition
Maximum grant is $5,000; applications should be made 6-12 months in advance of planned travel
Two annual application receipt deadlines: March and August, each year

Download request for proposal here, at the Kansas City Artists Coalition Web site.

"The Lighton International Artists Exchange Program works to make the world a smaller place by giving artists of different cultures the opportunity to work together in the hope that lasting friendship and understanding will develop. The program provides support for visual artists and arts professionals to travel to international residencies and artist communities and for foreign visual artists to travel to and work in the United States ….

"The program seeks applications from dedicated artists who create work of exceptional quality and whose work and career is at a level to benefit from international exchange with peers. The program is especially interested in funding artists who have not yet worked in a foreign country and in funding travel and residencies to countries that are less westernized."

MATTIE RHODES ART GALLERY

Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery is seeking artists to contribute to the group exhibition, 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 precut and measured canvas or panel in 4”x4”, 8”x8” 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 Erin Beier, either via e-mail or by phone, at 816-221-2349.