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"Trashy Art"

Befitting its reputation as both a model of recycling and an artistic enclave in the DC area, Takoma Park is proud to launch a new art movement - the School of Trash-Can Art. This art contest is sponsored by the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission and the City of Takoma Park’s Public Works Department.

Anyone and everyone is eligible to submit an original 2 or 3 dimensional work of “trashy art” made of 100 percent trash or recyclable materials. Works are to be delivered to the Takoma Park Community Center (7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park MD) no later than 11 AM on Saturday, October 18.

The "Trashy Art" will be on display throughout the day as a part of the Arts and Humanities Day celebration on Saturday, October 18. Awards will be presented by a panel of distinguished judges and by popular vote at 2 PM.

For more information on the Trashy Art Contest and other events, please contact us at ahc@takomagov.org or call 301-891-7224.

32nd Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for its 32nd Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition to be held December 6 – 30, 2008, at the Mills Pond House Gallery with cash prizes. Juror: Tina Kukielski of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Open to all artists working in 2D and 3D except photography and crafts. Work may not exceed 54" in width. Deadline for entries is October 21, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only (1800x1800). For prospectus, visit www.stacarts.org or send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780.

Deadline for entries is October 21, 2008

Cultural Arts Showcase 2009!

The Howard County Arts Council is now accepting artist applications for its annual Cultural Arts Showcase presented in partnership with the Recreation & Leisure Service Branch (RALS) of the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA). The event will be held at Howard County Center for the Arts at 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City on March 5 & 6, 2008. Showcase is a program to assist school and civic organizations in identifying performing, visual and literary artists for workshops, performances, demonstrations, and in-school residencies. Attendees of Showcase include cultural arts representatives, PTA Representatives, festival and special event coordinators from Recreation and Parks and other members of the community. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2008. For artist application information, please contact the Howard County Arts Council at 410.313.2787 / MD RELAY 711 or visit us on the web at www.hocoarts.org.

The deadline to apply is November 7, 2008.

Call for Entries: Travel Exhibit at Towson Arts Collective

Whether you have traveled to the East or the West, the North or the South, or even to your favorite vacation spot, artists are inspired by what they see – beautiful scenery, different cultures, and unchartered territory. Share the art that came from your inspiration from travel. Imagery may be created in any mode or media.

Juried by: Kristine Buls (Chief Photographer at the Baltimore Examiner), Duane Sabiston (Artist and Educational Consultant)

For more information, or to request an application form, please contact: Kate Mansperger, Vice President: kmansperger@hotmail.com

Application Deadline: Monday, Nov 10, 2008

Transaction Analysis- Call for Entries

Anne Arundel Community College’s Cade Art Gallery announces a call for entries to “Transaction Analysis.” This all-media exhibit seeks artworks that explore new views of consumer and corporate culture. The exhibit’s juror is Irene Hofmann, Executive Director, The Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, MD. Artists may submit up to six digital files on CD or slides by December 10, 2008. There is a $20 entry fee. Accepted work will be exhibited in March – April, 2009. Download the form at www.aacc.edu/cadegallery, or call Chris Mona (410) 777-7028 or e-mail: cpmona@aacc.edu for an entry form, or send SASE to Cade Art Gallery, AACC, 101 College Pky., Arnold, MD 21012

POSTMARK DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10, 2008

HCCA Call for Gallery Proposals

Howard County Arts Council is seeking proposals from artists and curators for our 2010-2011 gallery season at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Submissions for all media accepted in slide or digital format. Postmark deadlines for general review are September 2, 2008 and March 1, 2009. Find our Exhibit Application at www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php. Email info@hocoarts.org or call 410-313-2787 with questions.

DEADLINE: March 1, 2009 (Postmarked)

Ongoing submissions for Gallery G

Gallery G is currently taking submissions of artwork of all media and subject matter for upcoming shows and our art resource library. We are located in the Rotunda, a beautiful historic landmark, nestled into the heart of a residential market surrounded by some of Baltimore's most beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods. Please visit our website to review all submissions guidelines. http://www.thebevelededge.com/contact/contact_submissions.htm
Submissions are reviewed monthly.

Posted: June 22, 2008

ART In Embassies Program - DC

Established by the United States Department of State in 1964, the ART In Embassies Program is a global museum that exhibits original works of art by U.S. citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide. To submit images to ART staff for consideration in upcoming exhibitions please e-mail .jpg or .gif images of your works no larger than 50k in size, to: artinembassies@state.gov. Website: http://aiep.state.gov

ANGELLFALLS STUDIO II

Angelfalls Studio II has opened it's doors in Hampden. Some of you may remember Angelfalls Studio in Remington. After 2 years, owner Hollis Albert has reopened the gallery along with Flip's at Clipper Mill. Flip's at Clipper Mill is the first level bar and restaurant while the second floor is Angelfall Studios II. Our exhibits run for a month and the openings are the first Sunday of every month. We are always accepting submissions from artists locally, nationally and internationally. Feel free to contact Natalie or Hollis to set up a appointment to see the gallery and drop off your materials or submissions will be accepted by mail or email. We are interested in seeing all mediums.

Please provide photographs, slides, photocopies, demos and samples of no less than 3 original works of art. Feel free to attach your biography or artist statement and any reviews or publications about your art. Please provide a self addressed stamped envelope with your submission.

Flip's at Clipper Mill/ Angelfall Studios II 1601 Union Avenue Baltimore, MD 21211 443-874-4469>410-703-3466 flipsatclippermill@hotmail.com

Call for submissions - Locus Magazine

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Locus Magazine is an independently published art magazine founded in 2006. Our mission is to provide a forum for local, emerging producers of art and culture Locus accepts submissions of art, writing, music, and time-based media on a rolling basis for future issues. Please check our website for submission guidelines: http://www.locusartmagazine.org.

Call for Artists/Writers in Maryland, DC, Virginia

Altered I/Altared Eye, a Maryland based publication whose mission is to "be a creative voice for all artists regardless of mental, emotional or physical challenges" is seeking art, poetry, photography, prose, opinion pieces and plays on the following themes for inclusion in our journal:1. Sexuality and Mental health/illness
2. Women and Mental health /illness
3. Minorities and Mental health/illness
4. Aging and mental health/illness
5. War, veterans and mental health/illness
6. Music and mental health/illness
7. Politics and mental health illness Our journal is a very small black and white journal, published bimonthly, usually 20 -24 pages long. We have been in existence for a year and a half with 10 issues out. We are distributed mostly within the mental health community to those who have been challenged, through drop in wellness center for groups such as On Our Own, DRADA, and DBSA. We do have a small subscribership which includes professional people in the field and we are represented in the library of the American Visionary Art Museum as well.All those submiting who are selected (Our general editorial policy is to accept everything, except what we view may be harmful to our readership) will receive a copy of the issue with their work included. Work can be submitted anonymously, pseudonymously, or with your name and contact info. Art and photography should preferably be on CD in either JPEG or PDF file format and mailed directly to:Altered I/Altared Eye,
100 Malbrook Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21229Please enclose a stamped return envelop if you would like the CD back. All literary pieces should preferably be sent in the body of an email to:ekaitz2000@msn.com or as an attachment in plain text or RTF format. Sorry, we cannot at this point accept MS Word documents. Any questions should also be directed to the same email address, with "Altered I submission query" in the subject line. Thanks for your interest.

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AT HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Howard County Center for the Arts, a 27,000 square foot facility located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is seeking proposals from artists and curators nationwide for solo and group exhibits for the 2009-2010 gallery season. All original artwork in any media, including installations, will be considered for the general review. Qualifications: Work previously shown at the Howard County Center for the Arts will not be accepted for review, nor will work previously submitted to the gallery program in the past year. There is no fee to apply. Artists must be at least 18 years old. Artists and curators should submit 10 to 20 slides or jpgs on a cd with an accompanying slide list, an artist/curator statement, resume and application to exhibit, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for the return of application materials. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Call 410.313.2787 or visit www.hocoarts.org for an application. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info please visit www.hocoarts.org

3rdfloor

3rdfloor seeks thoughtful and critical submissions of all mediums and genres for our 3rd issue. We are a quarterly print magazine comprised entirely of submissions from the public. Bent on evolutionizing arts magazines, we support the independent, self-taught and part-time artist’s right to create. We seek to democratize art by supporting an accessible forum for viewing and publishing creative works, and through the encouragement of artistic dialogue. 3rdfloor’s pages are chock-full of resources and art for the culture-creator, not the culture-consumer. Submit work now at http://3rdfloorproject.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Registry Coordinator, Maryland Art Place

Overview of Job Description:
The Registry Coordinator oversees all functions of The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Visual Artists’ Registry, including: maintaining an online database of artist profiles, offering technical assistance to artists, and promoting the Registry as a valuable free resource for the artistic community.

The Registry Coordinator position is a part time position of 24 hours per week and includes excellent health benefits.

Duties include:
+Providing daily upkeep of the online Registry by approving profiles and images
+Maintaining regular correspondence with Registry artists and assisting them with updating their profiles
+Encouraging artists to join/update, and providing technical support
+Promoting the Registry to regional artists, organizations, and curators
+Representing the Registry at Maryland Art Places’ events, as well as cultural events in the region
+Maintaining an online Resource Bulletin, listing opportunities for artists
+Providing biannual reports on all Registry activity

Requirements:
+BA from a 4-year university
+Consistent attention to detail
+Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
+Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+Comfort working on both Mac and PC platforms
+Proficiency in the following software programs: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop
+Experience operating scanners (film and document), and a digital SLR camera

Valued but not required:
+Knowledge of html
+Experience designing catalogues, postcards, and other printed materials

To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume, and three references to:

Search Committee – Registry Coordinator
Maryland Art Place
8 Market Place, Suite 100
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

or email to: registry@mdartplace.org

Please note: The positions of Registry Coordinator and Programming Assistant may be combined into one full-time position for the appropriate candidate. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one or both of these positions.

No phone calls.

POSTED: October 7, 2008

Programming Assistant, Maryland Art Place

Overview of Job Description:
The Programming Assistant aids with various administrative and programmatic tasks including: maintaining the organization’s website, generating a quarterly e-newsletter, documenting the exhibitions and receptions, and assisting with bulk mailings, events, and exhibition installations. The Programming Assistant position is a part-time, 16-hour per week position.

Duties include:
+Assisting with gallery preparation: spackling walls, painting, and coordinating exhibition logistics
+Helping with the installation and de-installation of MAP’s exhibitions
+Wrapping and storing artwork using proper art handling techniques
+Coordinating the loan of artworks and maintaining correspondence with artists
+Organizing, writing, and collecting information for exhibition postcards, catalogues, and other printed materials
+Designing programming materials including documents, postcards, and catalogues as needed
+Documenting exhibitions, installations, programs, gallery talks, and receptions
+Maintaining the organization’s physical and digital archives
+Composing and designing html emails
+Compiling and designing a quarterly e-Newsletter
+Maintaining Maryland Art Place’s website (www.mdartplace.org) by updating images and content, digitally archiving past programming, and adding pages when necessary
+Providing administrative support to the Executive Director

Requirements:
+BA from a 4-year university
+Consistent attention to detail
+Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
+Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+Proficiency in the following software programs: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver
+Knowledge of html
+Knowledge of photography and digital imaging
+Experience in web maintenance using html and Dreamweaver

Valued but not required:
+Art handling experience
+Demonstrated background in graphic/web design

To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume, and three references to:
Search Committee – Programming Assistant
Maryland Art Place
8 Market Place, Suite 100
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

or email to: registry@mdartplace.org

No phone calls.

POSTED: October 7, 2008

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:

ARTISTS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

This fall, Maryland Art Place is partnering with Maryland Lawyers for the Arts to host a series of professional development workshops for practicing artists:

Marketing Your Work
Saturday, October 11, 2008 / 2:00pm-3:30pm
with art consultant/dealer and MLA Board Member Ann Clark Prifis

Making a living from one’s work requires one to look at the selling of art as a business. Ann Clark Priftis presents the “Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Art Sales,” gleaned from her years of experience as art appraiser, dealer, and consultant.

Ann Clark Priftis owns and operates Clark Priftis Art LLC, a comprehensive fine art services company specializing in professional fine art appraisals, gallery consultation, corporate and private collections management, and fine art purchasing/acquisition advisement, with offices in Baltimore and New York. In addition, Ann is Vice President and Director of GINA Gallery of International Naive Art, which opened April 1 in New York. Ann received a B.A. in Art History from the University of Maryland and went on to George Washington University to obtain a Certificate in Fine and Decorative Arts Appraisal through the American Society of Appraisers.

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Protecting Your Work: Navigating Contracts
Saturday, October 25, 2008 / 2:00pm-3:30pm
with Gorman & Williams attorney and MLA Board Member Michael Yang

A road map to the types of contracts artists can expect to encounter—services, consignment, assignment, licensing, and sales—and overview of common terms and concerns.

Past MLA President Michael S. Yang Esq. is an attorney with the Baltimore-based law firm of Gorman and Williams and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Prior to attending law school he worked as a graphic designer and as a medical researcher utilizing computer imaging. He has a great interest in the visual and performing arts. Mr. Yang is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Baltimore School of Law and his practice concentrates in the areas of intellectual property law (including copyright and the arts), Internet and technology law, corporate and business law, and litigation.

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Seating is limited, to reserve a space for any of the workshops please call 410-962-8565.

All workshops are free and open to the public.

Make your own adorable BLOWN GLASS PUMPKIN!

Saturday, Oct. 11 at Corradetti Glassblowing Studio

Our furnaces are being lit up for Fall & we'll again be running our popular Mini-Workshops, where you get the chance to try glassblowing. Step into our fiery, glowing glass studio and make yourself a pumpkin at our first event of the season. Mini-workshops are one day pre-registered events with limited space, they sell out so reserve your spot soon.

For complete info on the Oct. 11 Pumpkin Making Mini-Workshop & to pre-register, visit http://www.corradetti.com/mini_workshops.html

Look for more Mini-Workshops in Nov. & Dec.: Holiday Ornament Glassblowing, registration for these events will start next month.

Our Fall Glassblowing Weekend Workshops are also open for registration for those of you wanting a full 12 hours of instruction in beginning glassblowing. Info & schedule link here http://www.corradetti.com/workshops.html

Imagine hosting your holiday event at Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, you can now rent this venue for private parties! Details here http://www.corradetti.com/partyrental.html

Takoma Park Arts & Humanities Day

Saturday, October 18
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park MD

Join us as we celebrate the important role the arts and humanities play in Takoma Park with free demonstrations, workshops and performances that honor the efforts of the artists, historians, musicians, and cultural groups that enrich our daily lives.

Featuring free workshops, demonstrations and performances by:

Washington National Opera - “Opera Inside Out”
Patrick Smith - solo acoustic guitarist
The Dance Exchange - Dance Workshop
Ellen Cole and Judy Neri - “Poems from the Family Tree”
The Triple Goddess Tribal Belly Dance Troupe
Contradiction Dance - “Objects of Hope”
Image Word - “Creation”
"Are you My Mother?" - Drama workshop for kids 18 months to 5
years
“Inspired Results”- a collaboration of poetry and art
Takoma Mosaic Project
Historic Takoma

For more information, email ahc@takomagov.org or call 301.891.7224.

The Pathway to Being an Art Professional

Ann Wiker/Art Exposure Inc.
The Pathway to Being an Art Professional
This workshop is geared to artists and artisans who are interested in marketing their creations. The following topics will be covered: building a resume, framing your work for presentation, where and how to exhibit, pricing, taxes,creating a portfolio, copyrights, policing your work, commissions, working with buyers, writing artist statements/bios, researching and applying for juried shows, approaching galleries and more. Portfolio reviews will also be done by request. Artists of all mediums are welcome.
Ages 18 & up /1 day / 3 hrs /$25
Mayfield Woods Middle (art room)

Tues 6pm/ Dec 9

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

"Outside the Studio"- A Plein Air Event

Kent Island Federation of Arts, Inc. and Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center present "Outside the Studio"

A Plein Air Event: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 & 19, 2008
(Rain or Shine)
Paint Saturday—9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Show & Reception Sunday—1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC)
600 Discovery Lane
Grasonville, MD 21638
Open, Non Juried, Non Judged

All artists Check in at CBEC's Visitors Center 9:00 Saturday
Painting on Saturday, Reception and Show of work on Sunday
All paintings must be started, completed, framed and turned in on Saturday
This jointly sponsored event offers artists the opportunity to paint on CBEC’s 510 acres of Maryland’s pristine wetlands
Artists may paint at offsite locations, such as area marinas, however it is the sole responsibility of the artist to obtain permission from landowners, and all liability is with the artist only. All sales will be handled by KIFA only. KIFA will get a 20% commission on all sales

Fee:
Pre-register (postmarked by October 1): KIFA members—$15; non-members—$25

after October 1: KIFA members—$20; non-members—$30

Kent Island Federation of Arts, Inc.
405 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 643-7424
Kent Island Federation of Arts, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin.

For More Information or for a registration application, Call: KIFA (410) 643-7424.

Haitian Art Show at St Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church

With the current Hurricane situation the need for Haiti at this time is great.
A Haitian Art Exhibit and Sale featuring paintings by well known and established contemporary artists of Haiti will be hosted by St. Martin’s In-the-Field Episcopal Church for an exclusive area art showing. The opening reception will be on Friday, October 3rd from 7 – 9 pm. Other hours for viewing the art show are Saturday, October 4th 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday, October 5th 10 am – 5 pm, and Monday, October 6th 10 am –1 pm.

Sales from the art exhibit at St Martin’s will benefit St. Martin’s Haiti Partnership with La Resurreccion School in Gros Morne, Haiti. St Martin’s In-the-Field Episcopal Church and Day School have been major supporters of La Resurreccion School for over 25 years.

All art in the exhibit is presented by the Rainbow Gallery of Port-au-Prince, Haiti Bernard Delatour will be present from the Rainbow Gallery to answer questions about the art and life in Haiti.

St. Martin’s In-the-Field Episcopal Church is located at 375 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD. For more information, contact the Church office at 410-647-6248.

GBCA IS ESTABLISHING "THE LAB." VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Lab will offer support for individual artists and GBCA cultural organization members in creating and preparing digital audio, video and photographic representation of their work for optimal posting on the web. In order to get The Lab going we need volunteers with these skills! GBCA invites professional and student volunteers with expertise in these areas to contact us about joining The Lab. We will begin offering hours in September after Labor Day. Students interested in internships are welcome to apply. To learn more, email us at:
gbca@baltimoreculture.org

Free Legal Advice for Artists - HOTLINE

University of Baltimore ARTS HELP LINE: Free legal assistance to artists and arts organizations. 410-545-0463

ACTION IN MATURITY QUILTING CLUB

The AIM quilters include a diverse group of noble women who consistently serve their community doing what they love to do - sewing quilts. Many of the quilters who make up this group are part of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation” and have been members of AIM since its inception. Despite their age in years, these wonderful women use their nimble fingers to create lovely works of art and offer care and warmth to those in need. In addition to working on personal projects, the quilters unite their skills to make baby quilts for the Well Baby Clinic at the GBMC Foundation and are currently making quilts that are sent to the Walter Reed Hospital for our wounded service men and women. The quilters would love to have new members join the club. Please join. Call 410.889.7915 to register. Visit http://www.actioninmaturity.org

HAMILTON ARTS COLLECTIVE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

We're looking for motivated folks who would like to volunteer maybe 10 to 15 hours a month to help keep the HAC moving through the coming months. See how things are run first-hand, munch on some complimentary concessions, and see any show you help with for FREE! Email me at s-b-t@hushmail.com if you are interested.

ART WITH A HEART SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Art with a Heart (AWAH) leads interactive visual art experiences to underserved and disadvantaged Baltimore area residents. AWAH provides the inspiration and motivation that leads to creativity, self-satisfaction, personal growth, and success. Art with a Heart encourages its participants to imagine and explore, to understand other places and other people, and to use the power of art to change their lives. Volunteers are needed on a part-time basis to assist with art classes in community centers, shelters, group homes, senior centers, and schools in and around Baltimore. For more information, call 410.366.8886

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is seeking volunteers

Volunteers needed to help conduct audience surveys for the County's Arts and Humanities Economic Impact Study. Volunteers must be willing to attend a short training session and to attend live arts events in Montgomery County. For more information, please e-mail grants@creativemoco.com.