Artist Opportunities
PUBLIC ART
Request For Proposals: Arts Council for Long Beach
Deadline: September 24, 2010
Contact: Erin Harkey, erin.harkey@artslb.org, 562-570-3811
Click here to view RFP.
Request For Proposals: City of Tracy Downtown Park Plaza Landmark
The City of Tracy is seeking conceptual proposals in consideration of an artwork/monument for the Downtown Tracy Park Plaza at the intersection of Central Avenue and 6th Street in downtown Tracy, California. This proposed landmark would be a significant component of a new downtown plaza. A multi-purpose plaza including interactive fountain, green space, seating, and pavilion will be a high profile amenity in the downtown re-development. Works in a variety of media and forms will be considered for this high profile project.
Deadline: August 18, 2010
Contact: William Wilson, william.wilson@ci.tracy.ca.us, (209) 831-6299
Website: www.atthegrand.org (RFP is available upon request)
Call to Artists: City of Davis East Area Water Tank Project
The City of Davis is seeking an artist or collaborative team to design and fabricate an art work that will enhance the new four million gallon water tank that is currently under construction. The city is interested in an engaging work of art that will "greet" people as they enter Davis off the freeway and that can viewed while driving on I-80. The budget for this project is $75,000, all inclusive. The selected artists are required to show proof of liability insurance covering their work while in the studio. The entire project must be completed by September 30, 2011.
Deadline: August 20, 2010
Contact: Carrie Dyer, cdyer@cityofdavis.org, (530) 757-5626
Website: www.cityofdavis.org
Request for Proposals: Bureau of High Speed Rail, MOTC Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Access MRT System Construction Project
The Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government (DUD) along with the Bureau of High Speed Rail, MOTC is holding an international competition that invites art consultation / advisory teams to submit artist proposals for a public art installation project, to correspond with the "Bureau of High Speed Rail, MOTC Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Access MRT System Construction Project." The selected art installation project will be located along the new airport MRT route - with the specific locations to be determined by the artists. The project seeks a design that will be consistent with its surrounding site and that takes into consideration visual movement, public open space, and interaction between people and public art. The airport route serves as a unique platform for the artwork to be seen by a large range of people and the competition offers an amazing opportunity to truly express the meaning of public art.
Deadline: August 30, 2010
Contact: Ruo-lan, ruolan@udd.taipei.gov.tw
Phone: 886-2-27258285
Website: publicart.cca.gov.tw
Call for Artists: City of San Rafael, Art Works Downtown
Art Works Downtown and the City of San Rafael seek entries for a continuing program of outdoor sculptures and art installations to be on view at various locations in and around downtown San Rafael, CA. Visit our website for details.
Deadline: On-going
Contact: Phyllis Thelen, pbthelen@comcast.net, (415) 454-1073
Website: www.artworksdowntown.org
For more public art opportunities, visit the Arts Council for Long Beach Public Art & Design Artist Opportunities page.
OTHER DISCIPLINES
Call to Artists: American Art Marketing
American Art Marketing is inviting artists to apply to our contemporary fine arts fair in NYC at the Jacob Javits Center for November 19, 20 and 21. Open to all contemporary artists creating original work, including but not limited to painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. We have display options starting at $585 for a 5' X 10'wall space and all inclusive booth packages starting at $1880 for a 4' X 10' booth.
For more information and to apply please visit www.contemporaryartfairnyc.com
Employment Opportunity: Venice Arts Contract Faculty: Documentary Photography Projects
Venice Arts is seeking to develop a pool of qualified, professional documentary photographers and/or photojournalists interested in working with youth on Independent Contract basis. Selected faculty will be trained by Venice Arts and given teaching assignments in either our ongoing programs or special projects. Regarding the latter, these may be local, regional, statewide, or international.
Qualifications: Must have experience and strong commitment to documentary photography, photojournalism, or street photography. Prior experience teaching youth a strong plus, as is familiarity with participant photography and visual storytelling. Must be expert working in digital media, including image management. Must be available during standard after-school hours and/or on weekends or, if assigned to a special documentary project (regional, international), available for one- to two-week intervals. Must be interested in a long-term affiliation with Venice Arts.
To Apply: In your cover letter, among other things, please indicate your availability (weekday, weekends, full-week or multi-week intensive projects). Attach your résumé and samples of class syllabi that you have created, along with 10-20 digital images of your work or a link to your portfolio website to: Joanne Kim, Project Manager, joanne@venice-arts.org.
Call for Artists: BuyArt Studios, "A Dozen Local Artists IV"
BuyArt Studios, located in Long Beach, CA, announces an artist call for "A Dozen Local Artists IV," a group show which will open October 23, 2010, and part V opening on November 27, 2010.
Contact: To reserve a place in the show or for more information, contact Dawn Morishige, (562) 856-9095
Website: www.buyartstudios.com
Call for Artists: 562CityLife T-Shirt Design Contest
562CityLife seeks design submissions for a new promotional t-shirt. Only persons residing in California who are at least 18 years of age can enter.
Deadline: August 31, 2010 @ 11:59 pm (PDT)
For More Information or to Enter: Visit http://www.562citylife.com/page/contests-1
Call for Artists: Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
$1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest will surely "draw" a crowd on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California. Attracting seasoned and emergent visual artists, as well as participants from local high schools and universities, the sixth annual Belmont Shore Chalk Art Contest, presented by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.) and Gazette Newspapers, will showcase the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, and the sidewalks of Belmont Shore, Long Beach as their canvas.
For more information or to Enter: Email Justin Rudd at justin@justinrudd.com or visit http://www.JustinRudd.com/chalk.html
Call for Artists: Say "Cheese" Long Beach 24-Hour Digital Photo Contest
Entrants are able to submit their 10 best digital images taken within the city limits of Long Beach from noon on August 28, 2010 to noon on August 29, 2010. A panel of photojournalists will jury the submitted images and will select a top 10. The top 200 or so photos will printed as a 4x6 and will be unveiled Saturday, September 4, 2010 (location to be announced) by Rudd and prize money will be presented during the ceremony.
For more information or to enter: Email Justin Rudd at justin@justinrudd.com or visit http://www.justinrudd.com/photocontest.html
Call for Artists and Volunteers: Living Love Foundation, "Imagine That" Summer Series
The Living Love Foundation has teamed up with Parks and Recreation of Long Beach and other community organizations and businesses to produce "Imagine That," an extensive multidisciplinary arts program for the children of the Bixby Park community in Long Beach, California. Imagine That will incorporate obstacle courses, raw food clinics, visual art instruction, skateboarding instruction, bicycle instruction, t-shirt pressing, recycled arts, a soccer league, and an art energy program that exposes youth to creating energy through artistic endeavors. As a local artist you can support Imagine That by volunteering to teach a workshop in your medium, donating supplies, helping spread the word or other supportive roles.
For more information, contact Kelly Curry, (805) 231-6755, kelli@livinglovefoundation.org
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Call for Artists: 2010 OPEN CANVAS hosted by Pacific Shores Hematology-Oncology Foundation
Looking for artwork produced by artists that are challenged with cancer to join art exhibition. Submit art along with written narrative (companion if you will) that offers snapshots of the human spirit - the hopes and fears, the triumphs and losses in the face of challenge. The foundation has the honor of exhibiting 75-100 pieces of art from all around the world along with a debut of the "Artist Within" artist (local cancer patients).
Opening: Debut one weekend August and one evening October 2010
For More Information: Contact Jann Buaiz, MS, 714-293-4848 or visit www.pacificshoresfoundation.org
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Call for Artists: brokenheartsproject.org
The brokenheartsproject.org is an interactive project in which participants revisit the location of a painful break-up or memory and leave a "broken heart" at the scene of the crime. The heart will serve as a memorial to be photographed and submitted to the site, creating a tangible map of heartache.
To participate, create a white heart and install it anywhere you recall having your heart broken. The execution of the heart or hearts is to be determined by you, the heartbreakee. Next, photograph the heart at the location of the heartbreak. Submit the photograph of your heart along with your name, the location of the heart, and any information you would like to accompany your photo.
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Contact: Jennifer, jaserchia@gmail.com
Website: www.brokenheartsproject.org
Call for Entries: Bottle Tree Productions One Act Play Competition for Writers 2010
Call for one act plays. Bottle Tree Productions is the resident theatre company of The Wellington Street Theatre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Entry fee is $25. First prize $1,000; Second Prize $250; Third Prize $100.
Deadline: November 30, 2010
Contact: Charles Robertson, info@bottletreeinc.com
Phone: 613-542-0070
Website: www.bottletreeinc.com
Call to Artists: Red Brick Gallery Seeking Emerging and Mid-Career Artists for Exhibition
Red Brick Gallery in Downtown Ventura is seeking emerging and mid-career artists to feature in upcoming shows in late Summer, Fall and winter. We are currently looking for work in most mediums (painting, mixed medium, ceramics, sculpture, photography and glass art) with nature or abstract related subjects. Please no political or religious pieces.
Artists wishing to submit their work for consideration please send Jen an email with 5-7 pieces of a cohesive body of work you wish to display along with a short artist statement and price list (including sizes and mediums). All work with the above items will be considered.
Contact: Jennifer Livia, info@redbrickart.com, (805) 643-6400
For more information: http://www.redbrickart.com
Request for Proposals: 2010/2011 Sushi Performance & Visual Art
Sushi Performance & Visual Art, celebrating its 30th year in San Diego, California, is a multi-disciplinary presenter that focuses on contemporary performance of all disciplines by regional and national artists of emerging and established reputation. We are interested in work that represents a high level of innovation in form and content by artists who reflect the rich diversity of our ethnic, cultural, sexual, and personal backgrounds.
Sushi accepts proposals throughout the year, however, curatorial decisions are generally made from March through August for the upcoming season. Please allow a one to three month response time for your proposal.
Deadline: August 20, 2010
Contact: Patrick Stewart, patrick@sushiart.org
For more information or to apply: www.sushiart.org
Call to Artists: Santa Cruz Art League 80th Annual Statewide Landscape Exhibit
The Santa Cruz Art League Annual Statewide Exhibit is an opportunity for artists from all areas of California to show their newest landscape. Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, and Mixed Media art will be accepted. There is a $1,000 Best in Show prize, with an additional $1,000 in cash awards. The Show will be juried by Richard Mayhew, contemporary landscape artist.
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Contact: Cindy Liebenthal, cindy@scal.org, (831) 426-5787
Prospectus available online: www.scal.org
Call to Artists: Evolver Long Beach Network - Video Production, Recording Artists, Photographers
Evolver Long Beach Network seeks volunteer video collaborators and photographers to help shoot upcoming events and 15-20 minute video features for Reality Sandwich in Long Beach. Photographers with SLR-type cameras preferred. Evolver Long Beach also seeks submissions for "The LB Evolver Mixtape" project, which will be a digital download that features Evolvers from Long Beach. This would give artists exposure to a much larger network of 100,000 viewers per month at RealitySandwich.com, plus more than 4,000 members of Evolver.net. The content would be made available for online donation to a number of community projects that contributing artists suggest.
For more information: Contact Tony Damico, Regional Coordinator, for these and more opportunities at: lbevolver@gmail.com
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Call to Artists: RAW: Natural Born Artists
Seeking artists of all types to showcase their art in one of our amazing events. RAW features art, photography, sculpting, fashion, film, music, performing art, makeup, hair and creative works from all types of art genres. We do four showcases a month in Long Beach, Fullerton, and Santa Monica.
For more information and to submit your work to our website for review, please go to www.RAWartists.org. You may also email Lorin Herzfeldt, Artist Relations Director at RAW: Natural Born Artists, with any questions at Lorin@RAWartists.org
Call to Artists: Coffee Caliente Cafe & Community
Call for artists to show/sell affordable works.
Location: Coffee Caliente, 55 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Deadline: On-going
To Apply: Submit jpeg images or links to your website via email to Florencio Perez.
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Call to Artists: The Artist Alley Art Gallery & Space
We are seeking artists to exhibit in our 4,000 square-foot art gallery located in downtown San Francisco. We are currently interviewing artists for the new year and beyond, and would like to extend an opportunity for you to show with us!
Location: The Artists Alley, 863 Mission Street (across from Bloomingdales), San Francisco, CA 94103
Deadline: On-going
To Apply: Submit jpeg images or links to website of your work.
For more information: Visit The Artists Alley website or contact John Villa, (415) 522-2440
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Call to Artists: LBCreative! Monthly Creative Mixer
Looking for performers, dancers, photographers, painters, writers, actors, comedians, poets, musicians, bakers, etcetera to showcase their work at next Creative Mixer & Potluck (Monthly mixers occur on the last Monday of every month).
Venue: Exhibit [A], 555 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Deadline: On-going (mixers occur on the last Monday of every month)
To Apply: Submit samples or links to website of your work
For more information, visit LBCreative! website or contact Sharreace via email at LBCeventsteam@gmail.com.
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Call to Artists: LBCreative! Galleries
Looking for visual artists and musicians to showcase work in LBCreative! partnered galleries in Long Beach.
Venue: Various, Long Beach, CA
Deadline: On-going
Opening: TBA
To Apply: Submit samples or links to website of your work
For more information, visit LBCreative! website or contact Evan via email at LBCspaceteam@gmail.com.
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Call to Artists: Catalyst TV
Share Good News, Important Resources & Events from/in/about Long Beach. At the end of your segment, talk about YOUR CREATIVITY and how you connected with LBCreative! If you don't have content to contribute, you can read some of the MANY announcements. Don't want to be on camera? No problem, we can show graphics or video.
Location: Catalyst Community, 430 E. 1st St, Long Beach, CA
For more information, visit ThePrimeSpot.com website or contact KaRi at (562)537-1830.
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Call to Artists: First Fridays Art Walk
Looking for visual artists in Ceramics, Glass, Graffiti, Graphics/Illustration, Mosaic, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Public Art, Sculpture, Woodworking to showcase work within businesses and galleries on Atlantic Avenue in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach.
The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses,
artists and the community.
Venue: Various businesses in the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in Long Beach, CA
Deadline: On-going
Openings: Evening of the First Friday of every month
To Apply: Submit jpeg samples of your work or links to websites of your work to Victoria Wells.
For more information about First Fridays, visit First Fridays website or contact Victoria Wells.
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Call to Artists: 4th Street Deli Cafe & Caterer
Venue announces on-going call for artists to exhibit work.
Location: 4th Street Deli, 450 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
For more information or to submit works, contact 4th Street Deli via website, email or call (562) 256-7901.
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Call to Artists: Cosa Bella Eco-Boutique & Alternative Community Space
Venue announces on-going call for ceramic art and eco-friendly products for store. Class/Workshop space available to non-profits, artists & community.
For more information or to submit work samples, visit Cosa Bella website or email Christy Pardini.
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Gallery/Art Class Spaces for Rent: Hellada Gallery
Call for artists & class instructors to rent gallery spaces. Main Gallery (space B/C) rental fee is $650.00/mo, $200.00/week. Studio Gallery (space D) rental fee is $450.00/mo, $150.00/week. Gallery rental for art classes is $15.00/hr.
Location: Hellada Gallery, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
For more information, visit Hellada Gallery website or call 562-435-5232.
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Call to Artists: East Village Farmers Market
Catalyst Community seeks musicians, spoken word artists, and dance performers to perform each week during the family-friendly East Village Farmers Market in downtown Long Beach, CA.
Venue: East Village Farmers Market, located on 1st Street between Linden and Elm Avenues, Long Beach, CA
Frequency: Every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Deadline: On-going
Submit: Bio and contact information
Contact: If you would like to perform, contact Eric Leocadio at eric.leocadio@gocatalyst.org to book a calendar date.
Website: gocatalyst.org
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Call to Artists: Inspire Youth With Your Art
Seeking artists of all genres for monthly meet, show and tell events with elementary and junior high school students after school in Long Beach. Participation is unpaid and voluntary. Artists will present themselves and show samples of their work to students in a 30 or 60-minute session. Follow-up workshop or activity time at the artists' discretion.
Venue: Eastman Boys and Girls Club, 700 E Del Amo Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807
Deadline: On-going
Submit: Name, contact info, description of artistry and links to samples online
Contact: Hai Minh, lbceducation@gmail.com, (562) 428-9188 (Please call between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
Website: bgclublb.org
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Call to Artists: Suddenly
Seek DJs to produce a 15-minute mix featuring a single soul music artist of the week. Mix can be emailed ahead of time, burned to a CD and dropped off at the show by showtime, or played on the spot. All other artists are invited to perform on the open mic.
Venue: Exhibit A, 517 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
Deadline: On-going
Frequency: Every Sunday beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Submit: Name, contact info, description of artistry
Contact: Suddenly, suddenly562@gmail.com, (562) 786-7817
Website: suddenly562.blogspot.com
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Call to Artists: The Long Beach Experiment Artist Showcase
Seeking artists for a recurring multi-genre artist showcase in downtown Long Beach, CA.
Venue: The Cellar, 347 Broadway (on the Promenade)
Deadline: On-going
Frequency: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (Mention LBCreative! to get $1 off at the door)
Submit: Samples of your work, links to your website
Contact: Chris Ornelas chrisornelas@yahoo.com
Website: thecellarlbc.com
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Call to Artist: Lincoln Elementary Ukulele Experience After-School Music Program
Seeking Ukulele musicians and instructors who can teach music theory to young people, or play any instrument and would be an occasional guest musician at Lincoln Elementary Ukulele Experience in Long Beach, CA.
Ukulele Experience taught by Carola and Terry involves six students at a time, about a half-hour for each group, four groups per Wednesday afternoon. We have six donated ukuleles. Students will learn to hold and respect the instrument and learn basic chords and songs. Students who seem very interested and motivated will form a core group and will need more advanced teaching from other instructors.
Venue: Lincoln Elementary School, 1175 E. 11th Street, Long Beach CA
Frequency: Wednesday afternoons, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Starting in May 2010)
Submit: Experience with ukuleles, music instruments of any kind, music theory and the ability to teach young people
Contact: Carola Bundy, gardenways@yahoo.com
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Call for Artists: Musician for Trinity Lutheran Church
Looking for musician (preferably guitar) who can play religious music in Spanish for Trinity Lutheran Church's Spanish Mass/Worship Services.
Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church, 759 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
Contact: Pastor Josh Ebener, (562) 437-4002 or pastor@tlclb.org.
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Call for Artists: El Dorado Nature Center Artisan Craft Fair
Looking for Long Beach-based artists for recurring Artisan Craft Fair. Items of interest are pottery, natural based goodies, paintings, jewelery or eco-friendly gifts. The cost of the booth is $20, no business license needed.
Venue: El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Deadline: On-going
Frequency: Every last Saturday of the month from April to September, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Suzanne Mohler at suzannemohler.ednc@yahoo.com
Website: longbeach.gov/naturecenter
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Call to Artists: The Griot Cafe
Spoken word artists sought for weekly open mic every Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Shades of Afrika, 1001 4th Street, Long Beach, CA
Website: www.shadesofafrika.com
Contact: Isaac Sundiata, shadesofafrika@verizon.net, (562) 436-2210
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