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| Looking for grant writing assistance, information on starting your own business, exhibit opportunities, grants, or just someone to bounce ideas around with? You’ve come to the right place! GO ART! provides ongoing technical assistance and advisement to individual artists in all disciplines, as well as offering opportunities for exhibiting 2D and 3D art, access to research and development resources and other services. Included here are some opportunities for artists, links to relevant sites and other information we thought might be interesting, and you’re always welcome to call, email or stop by with questions or ideas. | ||||
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New York State Council on the Arts New York Foundation
for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Small Business Development Center Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Arts Council of Wyoming County National Association of Artists’ Organizations National Association of Independent Artists National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association
Visual Studies Workshop National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA)
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Exhibit Opportunities Available at the
four GO ART! galleries in Genesee and Orleans Counties. Contact GO ART! for Main Gallery Guidelines, Satellite Gallery Guidelines and an application (or print them out right from here by clicking the links above!). |
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GRANTS AVAILABLE The Architecture, Planning and Design Program
of the New York State Council on the Arts is pleased to announce
the availability of project grants for professionals in the design,
planning and historic preservation fields through its Independent
Projects Category.
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| Call for Entries The 27th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is a competitive exhibition open to living artists, ranked one of the 10 best competitive exhibitions of watercolor in the country by "The Artist's Magazine". the 2007 Juror of selection John Salminen said of the exhibit, "Because of the high quality of the work submitted for exhibition, it was difficult to narrow the field, Even after repeated screenings. I looked for paintings that represented the full range of subjects and approaches in contemporary painting. I also considered technique and design, as well as personal vision in choosing what I believe are the most compelling paintings." Slides for the 2008 exhibition are due by Friday, April 4, 2008. Entry fee is $25 for first slide and $20 for 2 slides. The exhibition will run from Saturday, August 23 through Sunday, October 5 2008 at the Arts Center/Old Forge, NY. Over $15,000.00 in cash and medallion awards. A color catalog of prizewinners published, and every selected entrant receives one. Jurors for 2008 are Frank Webb, AWS, DF, NWS, Award-winning forty year professional artists as Juror of Selection and Judi Betts, AWS, NWS, internationally recognized painter as Juror of Awards. Judi Betts will offer a workshop July 13 - 15, 2008, "Exploring Fun and Excitement in Watercolor." For a prospectus, download from website: www.artscenteroldforge.org or email: info@artscenteroldforge.org or send a #10 SASE to Arts Center/Old Forge, Attn: ANEAW, PO Box 1144, Old Forge, NY 13420. Call the Arts Center/Old Forge at 315.369.6411. | ||||
| Squeaky Wheel is calling for applications for its "Channels - Stories from the Niagara Frontier 08" film projects. The program matches documentary filmmakers with grassroots initiatives and groups that address focus areas designed to increase economic self-sufficiency, reduce racial disparities or protect and enhance environmental resources. Applications may be made by filmmakers or grassroots initiatives. "Channels" seeks to address the need to educate people about thsees issues in their communities through the medium of documentary film. Selected filmmakers receive a stipend of $2,000 and access to Squeaky Wheel's production and editing equipment. The deadline for application is February 4. Projects start in March, with documentaries expected to be finished by November. check www.squeaky.org to view past projects. | ||||
| Film Fest Seeks Work from Youth The Rochester/High Falls International Film Festival and Rochester Urban Youth Film Festival have partnered on a youth film and video competition. Winners of the juried media competition will have their work premiered at a special screening during the 2008 Rochester/High Falls International Film Festival scheduled April 30 - May 5. The deadline for submissions is March 13. At least 12 finalists are expected to chosen: six slots will be designated for urban youth with the rest designated for suburban and rural youth. In addition to a screening at R/HFIFF, finalists will be given free passes to selected films, events and parties. For more information, check the web at www.highfalls-filmfestival.com. | ||||
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Writers & Books and Geva Theatre Center are seeking plays and
playwrights for its Regional Playwrights
Festival to be held on April 21 and April 28, 2008 in Geva's
Nextstage theater. Plays must be postmarked after January 13, and no later than January 28, 2008. The festival gives area playwrights the opportunity to have their works publicly performed by actors with the help of Geva directors and dramaturgs. The purpose of the Regional Playwrights Festival is to give promising local writers a chance to hear their work performed, thereby gaining perspective and insight essential to developing a professional play. For more information, please call Jean Gordon Ryon, Geva Theatre Center's New Plays Coordinator, at (585) 232-1366 ext 3034. |
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| Submissions Sought from Young Playwrights GeVaTheatre Center is looking for talented young playwrights. The theatre company is seeking plays and playwrights for its Young Writers Festival, scheduled May 10 on GeVa's Nextstage. The festival gives young area playwrights the opportunity to have their works read by actors with the help of GeVa directors and dramaturgs. Plays must be submitted by March 7. The Festival is open to writers between the ages of 13 and 18, now living or having lived within a five-county area that includes Genesee and Livingston counties. Plays - up to 10 pages and with no more than eight characters - for consideration must be submitted to GeVa Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607. Manuscripts should be marked to the attention of Jean Ryon, Young Writers Festival. For more information, call Ryon at 585.232.1366, ext. 3034. | ||||
| Autism Connection is seeking individuals for Autism Connection Theatre and Arts that would be interested in their theatre and art programs. They welcome all, but are designed for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Call Amber at 585.591.1088 for more details. | ||||
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MetLife Nuestras Voces National Playwrighting Competition 2008: Repertorio Espanol - Call for Script Submissions Seeking full-length stage plays that are relevant and unique to the Hispanic experience in the United States. Postmark deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2008. Winning play will be produced at Repertorio Espanol. Top five selections will receive cash awards. Top ten finalists will receive a staged reading at Repertorio. For guidelines and application, contact Allison at aav@repertorio.org. |
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| Genesee Community College invites Arts Groups to Use Facilities - Arts organization are urged to reserve space in the Batavia Campus' Genesee Center for the Arts for the 2007-08 year through the College's Arts Outreach Program. Arts groups may apply for the use of the Arts Center through a simple application form, which is available through the College's External Affairs Office or any area arts council. Arts organizations participating in the program do not pay any rental or service fee for the use of the facilities. For more information, contact the college at 585.345.6809. | ||||
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GO GREEN INSTALLATION! The Main
Street Gallery is seeking submissions for a large scale installation on
the environment. The exhibition will be called "GO
GREEN" to take place on June 12 - July 20, 2008. Artists and
general public worldwide can participate by sending in hand written or
typed words in any language about the environment. The paper can be
either rolled, folded, scrap, colored or uneven preferably recycled and
no larger than 8.5" x 11" (22cm x 28 cm). Drawings or photographs can be
part of the work. No painting will be accepted. Please put your name and
where you are from in the lower right hand corner of your submission.
The handling fee is $10. Outside the US, money orders in US currency
will only be accepted. The work will not be returned, since it will be
part of a larger installation.
The complete space of the gallery will become an installation where one message is heard - "GO GREEN". The aim of this show is to let the public voice their concerns about the environment. If there is enough response, this installation will become a touring exhibition. The work will not be insured. All work will be accepted and displayed. The deadline date for submissions is May 2nd, but please do not wait for the deadline to submit. Send in fee plus work to the Main Street Gallery, 105 Main Street, P.O. Box 161, Groton, NY 13073, USA. As the work comes in, participating individuals will be listed on www.mainstreetgal.com. Our installation is mentioned by Emily Gertz on the acclaimed website http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007338.html. Check on the website to see what Emily Gertz has to say. |
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| Gallery Space Available at WG Handyside Gallery of Fine Arts, LLC - Contact 585.495.6110 or email wghandyside@frontiernet.net. Gallery is located at 7 S. Academy Street, Rt. 19, Wyoming, NY. | ||||
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Please visit the Grants and Scholarships section of our Website at www.racf.org for the most current information on all grant application opportunities available at the Community Foundation. Click on “For Grant Applicants” followed by “Search for Funding” to use our searchable grant database. What’s at www.racf.org? Every grant opportunity available for application is on our Website and there are many different grant application processes and procedures. Please see www.racf.org to determine if your needs match the grants available and for information regarding criteria, deadlines, and contact people. Early Childhood Funding The focus of the Community Foundation’s Early Childhood funding has recently been updated. For a list of projects the Community Foundation is now interested in supporting, see Early Childhood Funding on our Website. Contact Caroline Merenda, Program Officer, at (585) 271-4271, extension 4303 or cmerenda@racf.org for more details and application information. Proposals must be postmarked by Monday, May 21, 2007. Other Important Application Deadlines
Rochester's Child The John F. Wegman Fund accepts applications that address the concerns of the elderly, character-building opportunities for youth, and improved labor/management relations through education or other means. Applicants must be located in Monroe County, NY. Applications must be received at least 3 - 6 months before the program start date. Pay attention to those applications that have a Donor Review process - there may be additional opportunities available for your organization. Click on “For Grant Applicants” followed by “Search for Funding” and select “Donor Review” in the “Application Process” box. |
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2008 National Small Art Quilt Exhibition The Main Street Gallery is seeking submissions from fiber artists residing in the USA and 18 years of age and older for the 2008 National Small Art Quilt Works Exhibition - fifth year running - July 25 through August 31, 2008. Work may not be larger than 16" x 20" in dimension. All artwork must be for sale. Gallery commission is 40% of retail price. Entry fee is $30 for up to three pieces. Jpeg or gif image (PC compatible) must measure no larger than 7" x 10" and 72 dpi. Slides must be 35 mm - x" x 2" in cardboard or plastic mounts. Awards. Insurance on premises only. Deadline for submission is June 7, 1008. Please email for more information and prospectus to maingal@localnet.com or send SASE to the Main Street Gallery, 105 Main Street, P.O. Box 161, Groton, NY 13073. |
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| Calling all Musicians: If you are a musician with a hometown link to Batavia, NY or Genesee County, or if you ever enjoyed the thriving music scene in Batavia check out the following website: home.rochester.rr.com\ramble. You'll find up-to-date information on this summer's Ramble #3 day-long Jam in Jackson Square, July 5 from noon - 6 p.m. Post messages on the bulletin board, check out local events, and take a peek at some of the bands that called Batavia and Genesee County "home" in the 1960's, '70's, and beyond! It's a walk down memory lane that's worth the trip! | ||||
| Seeking Teen Poetry Slam Teams Writers & Books has expanded its teen poetry slam competitions and is providing assistance to schools wanting to prepare teams or individuals to compete. Any teen who would like to perform their original poetry for an enthusiastic audience should participate! If your school already has a poetry club or spoken word poetry event, we can tell you how to get your students into a competition. You can help your students form a school-sponsored team, or they can compete as individuals. For assistance in forming teams, or to bring in a writer to assist you in running a school slam to determine your team or in coaching the writing or performance of poems, contact Wendy at wendyl@wab.org or call 585-473-2590. As in any slam, the work will be rated by judges on an Olympic-style 10 point scale, with consideration given to both the quality of the poem and the strength of the performance, and prizes will be awarded. | ||||
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Web Site Resource to note!
The New York State
Performers & Programs Database serves all public libraries in New
York State and is a statewide collaboration of all the public library
systems in the state. The database brings together a substantial amount
of performer and programming related information, which will support
libraries' efforts to promote summer reading as well as ongoing literacy
development in young people throughout the year. The resources, both
educational and entertaining in nature, are also useful for programming
needs outside the library. This database resource features programs
primarily directed at youth or programs that help adults better serve
youth. Performers and program presenters are encouraged to sign up. You will be asked to enter contact information for your performance(s) and information about each of the programs that you offer to libraries. Performers entering data into the Statewide Performer Database should note the following:
For more info, visit www.performersandprograms.com or contact the Western Region's coordinator Marie Bindeman at mbind@nioga.org or 716-434-6167 ext.31. |
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| Are you a musician who wants to make money for your music ? Then the BEST Center at GCC is the place for you! Take control of your own destiny. Discover practical and affordable ways to nurture your creative talent, expand your audience base and establish your career. Find or create additional niche markets, increase your business contacts and strengthen your relationships with fellow musicians, promoters, and audiences. Learn how to sell yourself as well as your music. Get organized and avoid common mistakes by musicians that deflate the creative spirit, break up groups, and limit income potential. Copywriting, agents, unions, web promotion, portfolio package, personal salesmanship, financing, bookkeeping, equipment purchasing and contracts al will be addresses. Call the BEST Center at 585.343.0055. | ||||
| Attention Visual Artists - OPEN CALL - All Media Accepted for Outdoor Show and Sale Competition - The WGHandyside Gallery and the Wyoming Inn are sponsoring a free outdoor show and competition on Saturday, August 25th at the Creekside - behind the Wyoming Inn and the WGHandyside Gallery, corner of rt. 19 and Main St., Wyoming. Artists are invited to render a piece of living history and document the quaint historic Gaslight village of Wyoming from an artist's perspective. The theme for this show is: The Village of Wyoming; a Study of History, Color and Life. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and "People's Choice" awards for the work that best depicts the essence of any segment of this quaint Historic Gaslight village. Pre registration is suggested. NO FEE REQUIRED. For more information, stop in or call 585.495.6110. | ||||
| Pottery Classes - Beginner & intermediate, hand and wheel work. Make gifts for Christmas! Waterport. 585-682-3422. | ||||
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Salih Studio is accepting submissions
for the 2007 Gallery Calendar. Please send 5 sample images and
CV to: Salih Studio, 24 East Bank Street, Albion, NY, 14411 or email to
salihstudio@rochester.rr.com. Questions? Call |
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| S.O.S. Special Opportunity Stipends provide $100 - $600 stipends for literary, media, visual, music and theater artists to take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. Next deadline is September 27 for opportunities between November 2007 and February 2008. This is NOT a postmark deadline. The Application/Guidelines are available at the GO ART! office at 201 E. Main Street, Batavia, or can be downloaded @ www.nyfa.org | ||||
| Northland Farm seeks artists, crafters, storytellers, lecturers to teach at annual summer camps - Northland Farm offers summer day camp sessions for which they are always looking for new talent to teach. 2040 Main Road, Pembroke, NY. 716-762-4383, www.NorthlandFarmStable.com | ||||
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Call For Work - P.I.E.C.E.S. Gallery on Main Street in Batavia is looking for original art of diverse styles and media by Western New York artists. Please call 585-344-4749 with questions or to schedule an appointment. |
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| Collections Management Online Course - The Upstate History Alliance offers an online Collections Management Course, designed for staff and volunteers of small and mid-size organizations. The course content was created by conservator Gwen Spicer, collections specialists Joann Lindstrom, Patti Ford and UHA Director Linda Norris. For more info, contact UHA at 800-895-1648 or email info@upstatehistory.org | ||||
| Genesee Chorale welcomes new voices - Rehearsals for their spring concerts are Mondays at 7pm at the Batavia Middle School (Ross Street) Cafeteria. | ||||
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WANTED: ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS FOR CONSIGNMENT SHOP
- LynOaken Farms in Orleans county will be opening an on-site shop at
our 10609 Ridge Road property. We would like to display local artisans
works on a consignment basis in this shop in order to promote the best
Western New York has to offer -- no imports allowed!! We are looking
for handcrafted items, woodwork, dried flowers, photos, paintings,
ironwork, quilting, sewing, etc. We have quite a large space available
for display and are open 12 months out of the year in conjunction
with the fruit and cider we produce on the farm and our Apple Depot
marketing program. Please contact Wendy Wilson or
Linda Oakes at 585-765-2046 or 585-798-1060 for more information.
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| Artist Alliance's Rotating Studio Program - Offers free studio spaces in downtown New York City for the period of six months to visual artists from underrepresented communities or from countries outside the U.S. For complete information on the program and how to apply, call 212-420-9202 or visit www.artistsai.org. | ||||
| Learn to Turn with Award-winning Wood Turner Hank Albro- Individual, full-day session in his studio. $200 per session. Call or write: Hank Albro, PO Box 7, Henrietta, NY, 14467. 585-334-2313. | ||||
| NYFA Source: the most extensive national database of awards, services, and publications for artists of all disciplines. Through NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) Source, artists, arts organizations, and the general public can access information on over 3,900 arts organizations, 2,800 award programs, 4,000 service programs, and 900 publications for individual artists nationwide. This is an incredible FREE resource. For more info, visit www.nyfa.org/source | ||||
| Learn Glass Art - Classes in glass for all levels of ability. Call or write More Fire Glass Studio at 80 Rockwood Place, Rochester, NY, 14610, call 585-242-0450, or email morefire@rpa.net. | ||||
| Attention Trombone Players: Students, faculty or community members are invited to participate in the Slideshow Trombone Choir which is comprised of students, professionals and educators that share a common interest - playing the trombone. Our goal is to be a nonprofit organization that performs at church functions, nursing homes, charitable fundraising activities and to the general public. We bring a unique form of music to the community that includes religious, classical, jazz and patriotic selections. We also promote students' involvement in school music programs through participation and ensemble "clinics". There is no membership fee to join! Players should have an intermediate to advanced skill level. Rehearsals are the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm at the Batavia Middle School. For more information, please contact Dave Porter, Chairman - 343-5202 or email porterdw@iinc.com. | ||||
| Learn Pottery-making with Mike Carroll - 5557 Avon-Lima Road, Avon, NY, 14414. For more info: 585-226-3030 or mcarrol@frontiernet.net. | ||||
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Adjudication by the Theatre Association of NY (TANY)
is an opportunity for your group to hear constructive, objective
feedback about your community or campus theatre production.
Adjudication provides an outside eye that allows productions not only
to bring applause, but also to grow. The adjudication takes
approximately one hour.
To receive an adjudication from TANYS, the producing theatre group
must be a member of TANYS. In addition, for each adjudication
received, the producing group must:
-Send the adjudicator a copy of the script -Reserve two complimentary tickets at the performance to be adjudicated -Pay the adjudicator $50 at the time of the adjudication. TANYS offers three types of adjudication: Learning, Festival Consideration & Technical. For more info, visit their web site. |
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| SUBMIT VIDEOS - Call for work to be submitted to the monthly Emerging Filmmakers Series at the Little Theatre, Rochester, NY. Open to New York State amateur filmmakers, regardless of age or educational status. All genres. Maximum length: 30 minutes. Deadline: ongoing. No fee, no honorarium, no returns without SASE. Send VHS or DVD screener and cover letter (plus SASE if you would like your tape returned) to Karen vanMeenen, Programmer, Emerging Filmmakers Series, Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 14604. | ||||
| Classes for the Genesee Pottery and Community Darkroom - Classes and workshops in precious metal clay, wheel throwing, raku, portrait lighting, large format photography, camera flash, cyanotype printing on fabric and paper, and much more. For information, write 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY, 14607, or call 585-271-5183 or 585-271-5920. | ||||
