The In-box: Opportunities for Artists
April 2008
Send your news releases and information for publication to: In-Box, Iowa Arts Council, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319-0290; by email at Sarah.Oltrogge@iowa.gov; by fax, 515.242.6498. The In-box is updated at the beginning of each month. Please include deadline date for any calls for entries.
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Call for Entries: Literature & film
Hardacre Film & Cinema Film Festival
Deadline: June 1
The Hardacre Film & Cinema Film Festival will be held Aug. 1-2 in Tipton. Feature films, short films and student films will be accepted. Entry fees are dependent upon a film’s length. Early deadline is March 15. Entry fee is non-refundable. There is no limit to the number of entries. For submission guidelines and more information, visit www.hardacrefilmfestival.com.
All Roads Film Project
Deadline: June 15, Sept. 15, Dec. 15
The All Roads Film Project is a National Geographic initiative created to provide an international platform for indigenous and underrepresented minority culture artists to share their cultures, stories and perspectives through the power of film and photography. All Roads includes a film festival, photography program and seed grant program. Grants range up to a maximum of $10,000. Visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads/seed-grants.html for details.
Literary Gift of Freedom Award
Deadline: Oct. 31
A Room of Her Own Foundation is dedicated to helping women artists achieve the privacy and financial support necessary to pursue their art. Toward this end, the foundation annually provides an award of $50,000 to a woman writer. The Foundation’s 2009 Literary Gift of Freedom Award will be given to an American woman writer who is a U.S. citizen and will be living in the U.S. during the grant period. Acceptable genres for this grant are poetry, playwriting, creative nonfiction and fiction. http://www.aroomofherown.org/giftfreedom_application.php
Call for Entries: Festivals & Events
NEW! 3rd Annual Original Creative Festival
May 29-30
Seeking sewing, quilting or embroidery guilds to participate in the Original Creative Festival May 29-30 in Council Bluffs. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Guilds will be provided a complimentary booth space with one 8-ft. undraped table and two chairs. Set up will be Wednesday, May 28 from 1-9 p.m. Guilds must apply for booth space; visit www.pcmexpo.com/guilds.asp for more information.
NEW! Jackson, MN Art in the Park
Deadline: May 31
“Art in the Park” is part of “Race Days,” an annual summer festival and family-friendly event in the southern Minnesota town of Jackson. Seeking skilled vendors to share arts and crafts for retail business or promotional/exhibit space. Price is $20 for 12’ x 12’ grass space. Two photos of work must accompany application. No molds or kits accepted. Event will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 19 in Jackson’s Festival Park. For more information and application, call (507) 847-3867 or e-mail chamber@cityofjacksonmn.com.
Festival of the Arts XXXI
Deadline: June 1
Juried, outdoor arts festival show and sale sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild. Event will be held Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Middle Amana Park. Includes food sales, performing arts, children’s activities. Artist demonstrations are encouraged. Applications will be accepted from artists in all visual media including fine arts, folk arts, and crafts. Original works only. No reproductions or mass produced items will be included. Registration fee is $50. Slides or photos may be mailed to: Amana Arts Guild, P.O. Box 114, Amana, IA 52203. Call (319) 622-3678 for more information.
NEW! 12th Annual Art-A-Fair
Deadline: June 20
The Des Moines Women’s Club seeks artists for the12th Annual Art-A-Fair Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines. Artist work is juried by a screening committee who will determine eligibility based upon submitted photos. Categories of exhibited work in previous shows include oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, fiber, pottery, graphic arts, glass, metal, wood, print-making, photography, sculpture, paper and mixed media. Work will be judged on originality, excellence, design and creativity. Only artists displaying their own original work will be eligible to participate. Prints of the artist’s work are acceptable. No kits, forms or molds accepted. Entry forms are available by calling The Des Moines Women’s Club at (515) 244-0507 or by e-mail, fieldsend@hoytsherman.org.
30th Annual College Hill Arts Festival
July 18-19
Applications are now available for the College Hill Arts Festival scheduled for July 18-19, 2008 on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. This juried event showcases the works of 75 artists and was named to Sunshine Artists Magazine’s 2007 list of ‘100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows” in the U.S. The Festival was also named 2006 Event of the Year by the Cedar Valley Tourism Bureau. For more information and application, visit www.chaf.cfu.net or call (319) 277-4972.
Call for Historic Crafts from the Late 1800s
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch seeks historical crafters for Hooverfest, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafters will demonstrate and interact with visitors. Attendance ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 people. For more information, e-mail bonnie_blaford@nps.gov; Kathy.frederick@hooverassociation.org or call (800) 828-0475.
NEW! 3rd Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
Sept. 27
Mount Vernon’s 3rd Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival is now accepting artist’s applications. This is a vibrant and well-publicized fine art festival in a charming and historic setting. Other highlights include children’s activities, food vendors, and live music. The festival is not juried, but participation is limited to original fine art. Applications can be downloaded at www.visitmvl.com. For additional information contact: Mark Benesh (319) 895-6170 or Galen Lacey (319) 895-0636.
Call for Entries: Theatre & Music
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Call for Entries: Exhibitions & Other Visual Art
NEW! 4Culture Call for Entries
Deadline: May 5
4Culture seeks wall-mounted landscape works that use color (paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, etc.) for the Harborview Medical Center Collection in Seattle, Wash. The subject matter must be the essence of landscape, whether represented realistically or abstractly. These works will be on display throughout the public spaces of a new multi-story facility that houses operating rooms, acute care, rehabilitation, and clinic facilities, along with their associated waiting areas. An overall budget of $80,000 has been designated to purchase artwork. Artists who would like their work considered for purchase must submit images of existing available artwork for the panel’s review. The maximum value of individual works should be $3,500. A maximum height or width of 36” and a maximum depth of 3” for the artwork is specified. All artworks will be purchased unframed. For a complete prospectus, visit www.4culture.org.
GLBT Artists Who Live & Work in Iowa
CSPS in Cedar Rapids will host a juried exhibit of gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender artists who live and work in Iowa. Artists in this category who work in any visual arts genre and would like to be considered for inclusion should send an inquiry, resume and/or work sample to info@legionarts.org. Artists of all styles and at all stages of their careers are eligible.
2008 Photo Review Photography Competition
Deadline: May 15
The Photo Review, a highly acclaimed critical journal of photography, is sponsoring its 24th annual photography competition. Accepted photographs will be seen by thousands of people across the world in The Photo Review’s 2008 competition issue and on its Web site. Prize-winning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at the photography gallery of The University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Awards include a Microtek ArtixScan M1 Dual Media Scanner ($650), a copy of SilverFast HDR Studio digital camera RAW conversion software from LaserSoft Imaging ($499), a Lensbaby 3G Lens and Wide Angle / Telephoto kit ($359), camera bags from Lowepro ($200 and $100), a $250 gift certificate from Calumet Photographic, two $50 gift certificates from Sprint Systems, and $250 in cash prizes. An entry fee of $30 for up to three prints, slides, or images on CD and $5 each for up to two additional images entitles all entrants to a copy of the catalogue. In addition, all entrants will be able to subscribe to The Photo Review for $35, a 20% discount. All entries must be received by mail between May 1 and May 15. For a prospectus and details, visit www.photoreview.org or call (215) 891-0214.
Garden Art Fair
Deadline: May 1
Reiman Gardens in Ames will hold its 6th Annual Garden Art Fair Sunday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Organizers are seeking artists to share garden or nature-inspired art with the public through sales and display in a beautiful garden setting (indoor and outdoor booths available). Artists will enjoy free parking and complimentary refreshments. Registration information is available at: www.reimangardens.iastate.edu or by calling (515) 294-2710.
Go Green Installation
Deadline: May 2
The Main Street Gallery in Groton, N.Y., seeks submissions for a large scale installation on the environment. The exhibition, “Go Green,” will take place June 12-July 20. Artists and the general public can participate by sending in handwritten or typed words in any language about the environment. Drawings or photographs can be part of the work. No painting will be accepted. Please put your name and location in the lower right hand corner of your submission. The handling fee is 410. The work will not be returned. All work will be accepted and displayed. For details, visit www.mainstreetgal.com.
Horizontal Grandeur Juried Art Exhibition
Deadline: May 9
The Stevens County Historical Society in Morris, Minn., seeks entries for Horizontal Grandeur juried art exhibition July 11-Oct. 31, 2008. Open to all artists residing in states that have a prairie. All pieces must have a prairie related theme and be original to the artist. Pieces deemed not original to the artist will be removed. E-mail or call (320) 589-1719 for questions or clarification. Media: Recent painting, drawings, photographs, fiber, hand-pulled prints, fired clay or sculpture. The entry fee is $5.00 for each piece to be juried. Sales will be handled through the SCHS gift shop and a 30% commission collected for all pieces sold as a result of the exhibition. Visit www.stevenshistorymuseum.com for entry details and online submission form.
Paint the Parks: Celebrating America’s National Parks
Deadline: May 31
The 2008 Paint the Parks100 Competition and the Paint the Parks “Mini50”
provide the country’s top national venue for established and emerging representational artists to showcase their talents. The competition celebrates our country’s national parks, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the National Parks Foundation (www.nationalparks.org) The competition also supports the PaintAmerica mission of providing scholarships for young artists and promoting the visual arts across America. Entries representing any of the 390 National Parks are submitted and judged within one of the three National Park Regions. The highest scoring painting from all entries is named the Grand Prize Purchase Award Winner and claims a $10,000 purchase award. It, and the top 33 paintings from each of the three regions advance to the Paint the Parks100. Other artists in the top 100 also have the chance to receive additional cash prizes and purchase awards. Recognition is also given to the “2nd 100” artists. Discounted entry fee of $40 for all entries postmarked by May 1; final entry deadline May 31, $50 entry fee. Visit http://www.paintamerica.org for entry form and more information.
28th Annual Nat’l Juried Fine Art Competition
Deadline: June 6
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art in Augusta, Ga., is currently accepting entries for its 28th annual juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place 2008. Open to all U.S. artists ages 18 and older working in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. $25 entry fee covers submission of slides or CD of up to three works; additional works $5 each. Cash awards available. Entries must be postmarked by June 6; exhibition run Sept. 19-Oct. 17. For full prospectus, visit www.ghia.org/Prospectus-2008.pdf.
NEW! The Tile Project, Destination: The World
Deadline: June 14
The TransCultural Exchange seeks submissions for “The Tile Project, Destination: The World” which will be at the new Chang Hai International in Beijing and the Kanoria Centre for the Arts in Ahmedabad, India. Tiles must be waterproof and limited to 4.5” square. Tiles may be sent to: Cantrell, Attn: TransCultural Exchange Installation, 80 Border St., G-01, East Boston, MA 02128. Visit www.transculturalexchange.org for complete details.
NEW! VSA Arts “Green Light” National Juried Exhition
Deadline: July 11
Open to emerging artists, ages 16-25 with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Green Light,” challenges artists to pinpoint the motivation behind their work and the infinite possibilities that creativity provides. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three (3) years. Eligible media include: paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil or charcoal), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or woodcuts), photography, computer generated prints and two-dimensional mixed media. Virtually any media that may be represented in two-dimensions. Artwork should not exceed 60 inches in either direction. NEW THIS YEAR: Sculpture and time-based media (video, film etc.) will also be considered. Sculpture should not exceed 24 inches in any direction. Fifteen (15) finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 in cash awards that is distributed as follows: $20,000 grand prize, $10,000 first award, $6,000 second award, and 12 awards of excellence in the amount of $2,000. Finalists will be honored at an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill during the Fall of 2008, and their artwork will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibition that debuts at the Smithsonian during September 2008. For additional information and to access the online application, visit www.vsarts.org/VWcall.
Opportunities for Iowa Artists: Public Art Projects
The Iowa Arts Council receives numerous public art Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) notices from organizations and communities throughout the U.S. Iowa artists interested in receiving them should send an e-mail to Bruce.Williams@iowa.gov and request to be added to the Iowa Public Artists Listserv. Please include “Public Artists Listserv” on the subject line and your name, address and e-mail address in the message.
Jobs/Residencies
NEW! Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance Seeks Executive Director
Nonprofit alliance seeks part-time executive director to plan and implement strategies to strengthen and support cultural organizations in Marshall County, administer policies and budget. Requires grant writing experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, experience managing volunteers and willingness to work flexible hours. BA or MA in business, arts administration, nonprofit management, marketing or related field. 22 hours/week. $15-$17/hour. Fax or e-mail resume to: (641) 752-8341; metf@thewebunwired.com
NEW! Production Opportunities on Feature Film in Iowa.
The feature film “Peacock” is currently in pre-production in Iowa and shooting will occur between May 6 and June 21. A number of positions are currently available including:
- A reliable, motivated individual to assist the producer.
- Internships in - production, art department, set construction, accounting.
Internships must meet college credit requirements as they are unpaid positions. Must be 18 years or older. Resumes and inquires should be sent via email to: peacockiowa@gmail.com
NEW! Accounting Production Assistant, Accounting / File Clerk
This is a temporary position from approximately April 28-June 5. Duties include filing invoices, reports, purchase orders, and other responsibilities as assigned by accounting supervisor. Ability to use general office equipment, good phone communication and offices skills required. Resumes and inquiries should be sent via email to: peacockiowa@gmail.com.
NEW! Visual Arts Residency Program: “In Reality”
Deadline: May 16
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts seeks applications for its Visual Arts Residency Program, “In Reality.” The program’s purpose is to encourage the work of innovative artists; to infuse challenging ideas and issues into the community and to forge relationships between artists and the community. Residency will take place in 2009. For complete details and application, visit http://www.thedcca.org/opportunities.html.
McColl Center for Visual Art Artist-in-Residence Program
Deadline: May 5
For regional, national and international artists. Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 sessions available. Private studios, $2,000 materials budget, $3,300 stipend provided. 24-hour access to fully-equipped metal and wood shops, media lab, darkroom, printmaking, sculpture and ceramic studios. Paid travel and condominiums for artists outside of the Charlotte, N.C., area. Application guidelines at www.mccollcenter.org. Questions: email or phone Claudia Gonzalez-Griffin, cgriffin@mccollcenter.org or (704) 332-5535.
Workshops and Conferences
Spring Classes for Adults and Children
Art Guild of Burlington
Classes include: pastel painting, pottery, watercolor painting, figure drawing, outdoor drawing, gazing ball and glass fusing. Children’s classes include: art exploration, bead key chain, pottery first-timers, pottery second-timers and drawing and pastel painting. Visit www.artguildofburlington.org for complete schedule.
Rose Frantzen Oil Painting Workshop
June 9-13, Maquoketa
Five-day intensive workshop with a focus on portrait painting in oil with a model; all aspects of portrait painting, from palette choices to drawing to seeing and capturing the colors and forms seen in the model will be covered. Frantzen demonstration June 9 may be attended by artists who are not attending the entire workshop and costs $100. The fee for the five-day workshop is $550. For more information, visit www.oldcityhallgallery.com.
Miscellaneous
NEW! Reiman Gardens’ Gift Shop Looking for New Artists
Reiman Gardens, located at Iowa State University, is opening a new gift shop this summer and would like to offer products created by local artists. This new gift shop will reflect the Gardens' new mission of stewardship and sustainability. Products should reflect this mission and be inspired by the garden. This may include items made with recycled materials, or use of natural and organic materials. Products can also highlight current collections including roses, butterflies, plants and insects. Products can include jewelry, cards, youth items, t-shirts, home décor and garden ornamentation. Please send a product and price list, including both wholesale and resale pricing. Send images or samples to Gift Shop Manager, Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University, 1407 University Boulevard, Ames, Iowa 50010 or e-mail: lorgler@iastate.edu. Please send SASE if you wish to have your samples returned.
