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Job: ArtsWire: National
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Call to Artists Oregon Arts Commission October 1, 2010 postmark application deadline for Arts Build Communities grants, which recognize and support the use of the arts as a tool for building and strengthening Oregon communities. Contact: Brian Wagner, Community Development Coordinator, 503-986-0083 or brian.wagner@state.or.us BEAT Auditions for RENT Saturday, September 11 / 12–5pm at 2nd Street Theater. Ages: 13-21 (If slightly older or younger contact Mary Kilpatrick 541-419-5708) A song from RENT, sung a cappella and the same song to be presented as a “talking” monologue. www.beatonline.org or classes@beatonline.org or 541-419-5558 Atelier 6000 and The Nature of Words Working in collaboration, Atelier 6000 and Nature of Words present “Broadsides,” a juried exhibition of text and image, mixed media and two-dimensional works open to artists of all ages. Displayed at Atelier 6000 from November 1 – 30, this exhibition will be juried from actual works – not slides or digital images. Major body/image of original work must be printed by hand or letterpress, calligraphy will be accepted for text. No digital reproductions will be accepted. The broadsides may be editioned or unique. Artwork must fit between the parameters of 8x10 (smallest) to 26 x30 (largest). Framing is optional; however, all work should be suitable for hanging: i.e. shrink wrapped or mounted on matboard. Work received by mail should be packaged well enough to be returned in the same carton. Include return postage slip. A maximum of three artworks may be submitted per artist. $10 per piece entry fee. Prospectus available online; www.atelier6000.com Deadline: October 15. Celebrate Arts! Florence Events Center November 5-13. Applications are available to artists presenting in categories of two-dimensional, three-dimensional and photography, as well as two “Young Artist” categories. Entry deadline October 15. Awards will include Best of Show in two-dimension, three-dimension and photography, Young Artists, People’s Choice and Honorable Mention and award winners will be on display through the duration of the show. Cash awards will also be presented in the following categories: two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography and Young Artists. Entry forms www.eventcenter.org, 541-997-1994. The Literary Harvest Writing Contest Central Oregon Writers Guild launches the 2010 Literary Harvest writing contest. Deadline September 3; the Seventh Annual Literary Harvest Event October 15 and the Power of Revision Workshops with book editor and author Elizabeth Lyon, October 16 and 17. Prizes: $75 plus a The Nature of Words workshop scholarship for first place. $50 second-place and $25 for third place. The top ten entries will be included in the 2010 Literary Harvest Chapbook which will be available in local bookstores. Complete Literary Harvest contest guidelines and score sheets are available to preview at www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com. USCIS National Children’s Art Project U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has commissioned an art project for children across the United States to create images depicting their interpretation of the theme, “We Are America.” This project asks children to draw pictures that answer the question “People have come from all over the world to become Americans. Why does that make us great?” Submission form: www.uscis.gov/childrensartproject.com To participate in the project, children must be between 5-12 years of age as of Sept. 11. Students Invited To Enter Safety Video Contest Speak Up! from the director’s chair and promote young worker safety and health in a 45-second public service announcement. High school students across Oregon are invited to enter the third annual video contest. The top three entries will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500 and will earn a matching amount for their school. The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young people, with the overall theme of “Save a Friend. Work Safe.” Specific video guidelines are outlined in the contest rules. Students are encouraged to use humor, get creative, and use the message “Speak Up!” while emphasizing ways to protect themselves at work. Deadline Feb. 1, 2011. www.orosha.org/psacontest/. Sing with an A Cappella Chorus Tune up your vocal cords with Central Oregon’s premier women’s chorus. Central Oregon Showcase, a Sweet Adelines affiliate, is seeking singers. Diane Hayes at 541-447-4756 or www.showcasechorus.org. National Wildlife’s 40th Annual Photo Contest 2010 National Wildlife Federation accepting entries. Cash prizes totaling more than $30,000 and other gifts will be awarded to the winners in seven categories in three separate divisions: Professional, Amateur, and Youth. Winners will be published on website and a selection will appear in December 2010 issue. www.nwf.org/photocontest. 703-438-6110, Broitmanr@nwf.org Art in the Hall Crook County Foundation invites artists to apply to the juried art exhibit at Prineville City Hall. Open to all Central Oregon artists and photographers, amateurs and professionals. Artists are limited to five submissions with no submission fee. Either emailed images, on a disc or mailed photographs. Prospectus and application are available at www.visitprineville.com/home/event, bunkhouse@fayetaylor.com Bend Comedy Mill: Comedy Wanted! Open deadline: If you love to make people laugh then contact us for auditions. 541-390-8708, www.bendcomedymill.com La Pine Library Seeking artists to display their original work in individual art shows. Painting, drawing, photography, quilting and other mediums that can hang on walls accepted. No three-dimensional art. Each show lasts two to four months. Constance Marie to schedule a portfolio review. 541-312-1090 Sisters Chamber Call to Photographers Seeking photographers to assist in promotional photos as well as helping to build a bank of photos of the Sisters’ country for Oregon Film. 541-549-0251, www.sisterschamber.com |
Workshops / Classes / Lectures Art in
the Mountains PO Box 311, Mehama, OR 97384 Tracy Culbertson 503-930-4572,
info@artinthemountains.com, www.artinthemountains.com Art Classes
to begin in September Cascade Fine Art Workshops Marla Baggetta, “Plein Air Landscape in Pastel, Oil or Acrylic” Oct 8-11, 2010 Cindy Briggs, “Serendipitous Watercolors” (watercolor, mixed) Nov 9-11, 2010 Stella Canfield, “Debunking the Myth of Talent I” I (watercolor) March 19-21, 2011 Stella Canfield, “Debunking the Myth of Talent” II” (watercolor) March 23 – 26, 2011 Dawn Emerson, “Breaking the Pastel Mold”, (pastel, mixed) April 14th-Sunday until 2pm, April 17th www.cascadefineartworkshops.com or call Sue Manley, Owner at 541-408-5524 Cindy Briggs Paint Spectacular Positano and the Italian Amalfi Coast, October 1-9, 2010. $2,695 includes accommodations, artists plein air workshop, daily breakfast, workshop manual, group dinner, transportation to Amalfi, Capri and Ravello. Create Captivating Watercolors, try Artful Journaling and Mixed Media Collage on this inspirational trip. Reserve your space early for $300. Local workshops also available at the Art Station and in Seattle at Danial Smith. See www.MakeEveryDayAPainting.com, 541-420-9463. Cindy Briggs Watercolor Workshops - Paint in Spectacular Positano, Italy, in Seattle, Washington, or right here in Bend, Oregon. Plein Air, Studio and Art Station Workshops scheduled for this year. See www.CindyBriggs.com, 541-420-9463. Desert Charm First Monday of every month: Needle Works: bring your knitting and crochet questions along with your project. no fee Noon – 2 pmDesign your own Private lessons or Party for Fiber Art including felting, spinning and weaving. Complete list of scheduled classes, times and costs available at www.desertcharm.com 123 E Hood Ave, Sisters, 541-549-8479 Irish Dance Classes Looking for lads and lasses of all ages to start after Labor Day in Bend. Details available at www.irishdancecentraloregon.com. Contact Kristi Brown, bendandaire@yahoo.com SageBrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend 541-617-0900, sagebrushersartofbend.com Open Studio Watercolor Class, Denise Rich September 20, 2-4:30pm $20 541-382-5884 Get help on specific techniques, see demos, receive critiques and assists as individually needed. Studio Painting Group, David Kinker September 13,20,27, 9:30-12:30pm $25, Renne 541-306-6341 or rennebrock@msn.com Bring your own Project. David will provide “walk around” feedback, suggestions and support. Oil Painting Class with Ken Roth October 5,12,19,26, 9am-noon, 541-317-1727 Closes September 30. All levels welcome 541-388-1567 or nancym2010@bendbroadband.com $140 for entire month or $40 per session. |
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