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Socially-Conscious Artists KIDSPACE at MASS MoCA is seeking an artist for a May 2011 residency. Each week, the artist-in-residence will work with a group of local high school students to create art pieces to be exhibited in DownStreet Art, opening in June 2011, and work with teenagers to curate the exhibition. A stipend of $2000 will be provided, as well as inclusion of the artists’ work in the DownStreet Art exhibit. Housing is not provided so applicants should live in proximity to North Adams, and artists should be available to work evenings. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, 8-10 examples of work (720 dpi, 800 px wide on longest side), artist’s statement, and a proposal for the project(s) involving local high school students, including how the proposal relates to your work and addresses a particular socially conscious theme. Email PDFs/jpgs or mail printed materials/CD-ROMS to Laura Thompson, Kidspace at MASS MoCA, 1032, MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247.
Deadline: March 20, 2011
Choreography If you are looking for feedback as well as having a place to produce your work, you can send a proposal to the Shared Choreographer’s Concert program at the Dance Complex for showings on April 10 and May 7, dress rehearsal on May 19 (8pm) and a concert May 20-21. No application or application fee, just provide your name, how best to reach you, the style of dance, your idea, number of performers and expected length of piece (not longer than 10 minutes). Mentors for this concert are Christine Bennett, Rozann Kraus and Danny Swain.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Public Art Project Pittsfield 250 invites artists to participate in the upcoming public art project Walk-On, celebrating Pittsfield 250th Anniversary. Walk-On will use an innovative digital technology to create long-term art installations on the city’s sidewalks. With the help of Brilliant Graphics images will be scanned, printed on vinyl, and installed throughout Pittsfield. These images will include historic photos from local archives, contemporary photos of Pittsfield, new creative works in visual and literary forms, and youth and school projects. Read more.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Call to Artists Dedham Open Studios is now accepting registrations for their inaugural event on May 15, part of Dedham’s 375th anniversary. Artists in all visual arts media, including non-Dedham residents, are encouraged to participate. Artists can show out of their home studio, one of the many locations in Dedham Square, or at the Endicott Estate.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Call for Artists The Museum Council of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking qualified artists, or their representatives, to submit work to a juried silent art auction being held June 11, 2011 at the Museum Council’s 8th annual black tie fundraising event – the Summer pARTy. Proceeds of the sale of the work will be split 50/50 between the MFA and the applicant. The Summer Party raises funds to benefit the Museum Council Artist in Residency Program. All media are eligible and will be considered. Contact museumcouncil@mfa.org.
Deadline: April 8, 2011
Call to Artists LA GALERÍA is now accepting portfolio submissions for solo and group exhibitions of contemporary art for its 2012-2013 season. Selected artists will be awarded one of four 6-8 week shows. They are interested in artists whose proposed works are closely aligned with social justice issues surrounding the Villa Victoria Community and includes a workshop in their practice. Artists working in social justice issues, education, folk arts, urban, and/or political art are eligible and encouraged to apply; all media is acceptable, for example graffiti, video, painting, installation, photo, mural work, print-making, etc. Read more for application and guidelines.
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Call to Visual and Craft Artists The 2011 (ähts): The Boston Arts Festival guidelines and applications are now available. The 2011 festival will be held September 10-11. There will be a specially built artist village in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park to showcase over 60 juried visual artists who exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, fine glasswork, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.
Deadline: April 15, 2011
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