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Artist Opportunities
4/30/08:
Art WORKSHOP offered – HUICHOL ART, CULTURE AND YARN PAINTING
The Huichol Indians of Mexico are an ancient 30,000 year old tribe. Their art, visions and ceremonies are interrelated. Participants will learn about their cosmology, view their art objects and yarn paintings. Larain Matheson has produced a documentary about the Huicholes and shamans and will show this. Each participant will make a small yarn painting of a symbol(s) that is relevant to them. This is a hands-on workshop using yarn to draw and color shapes. No advanced art experience is necessary.
Larain is an artist living in Gualala and teaches workshops, lectures on the Huichol culture throughout the US. Her documentary was at the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of the Native American. Her film has won many awards and she has curated Huichol Artists's shows in
California.
On May 17, there will be a workshop in Gualala, and on June 14 in Willits. Workshop from 10 am - 4 pm. Cost is $65 and includes materials.
Please contact Larain Matheson at (707) 884-9025 or larainapple@mac.com for details and to register.
4/30/08:
Telling the Truth in a Small Town
A collaborative effort between Ukiah Players Theatre and Mendocino College, the program will be offered through the Community-Based Ensemble class at Mendocino College (Theatre 105) and will be held Thursday evenings beginning May 15, from 6 - 9:30; a workshop production created by the class, and directed by Magruder, will be performed at the Ukiah Playhouse on Friday and Saturday nights, July 25 and 26.
This year's Telling the Truth in a Small Town has a subtitle: A Day in the Life of Ukiah. The goal of the class is to create a production that weaves a variety of perspectives about life in Ukiah, drawn from experiences of class participants, as well as local oral histories and contemporary interviews. Archival and current photographs will be layered into the mix, as well as original songs.
Magruder is looking for people of all backgrounds and ages to join the project. No theatre experience is necessary, only a willingness to share your story and a deep curiosity and regard for the stories of those who have lived here before us, and those who live here now.
The 3-unit class will be listed in the Mendocino College Summer catalogue in the Theatre section. Due to scheduling issues, the first two classes (May 15 May 22) will be held from 7 - 10 pm in the room adjacent to the College Little Theatre in the Lowery Library building.
For more information call Kate Magruder at (707) 489-7344 or email her at katemag@pacific.net
4/30/08:
Autobahn Auditions May 15 & 16
Come and audition for the last remaining roles of the 2008 season! The Mendocino Theatre Company announces auditions for their fall show: Autobahn by Neil LaBute
This show is comprised of seven short plays, each with a cast of two. There are many roles, including non-speaking roles, available for ages ten and up. This production will have multiple directors for the seven scenes and will need up to 22 actors in total. We welcome actors at any level of experience. No prepared audition material is required. Just come and have fun! Scripts are available now to check out at the MTC Box Office.
Auditions will be held in the Don Murray room at the Mendocino Recreation Center next to Friendship Park in Mendocino on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 at 6 pm. Autobahn runs at MTC's Helen Schoeni Theatre from September 18 through October 19, 2008.
The Mendocino Theatre Company box office is located at 45200 Little Lake Street in Mendocino. The box office hours are Thursday through Sundays, 2 pm to show time – call (707) 937-4477. After May 4th, please call (707) 937-2718 for scripts. We hope to see you there.
4/30/08:
Announcing Round III of the Investing in Artists program for Individual Artists
The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) is pleased to announce that the Guidelines and Application Forms for Round III of the Investing in Artists grants program are now available for download at www.cciarts.org/funding www.cciarts.org. Applications for Round III are due in CCI's San Francisco office on June 6, 2008.
The Investing in Artists grants program is designed to enhance the working lives and creative environment for California artists by funding tools and market strategies that will allow them to create their best work more consistently and distribute that work more broadly to new audiences. To support those aims, Investing in Artists provides grants in two categories: 1) Artistic Equipment Tools and 2) Presenting Marketing Work. In this third round of funding, applications will only be accepted in the Artistic Equipment Tools category and in the Presenting Marketing Work Implementation category.
CCI is hosting a series of conference calls and information sessions to provide a general orientation to the Investing in Artists grants program. For additional information and registration information, please go to www.cciarts.org/workshops
Printed guidelines will also be mailed following receipt of your request to:
Emily Sevier, Programs Manager
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
651 Brannan Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94107
Toll-free: (800) 418-1671
Email: grants@cciarts.org
4/22/08:
Attraction Development Grant To Develop Tourism Attractions
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce has released the Attraction Development Grant Guidelines and Application for 2008. The purpose of the Attraction Development Grant is to provide strategic economic assistance to public and private entities and not-for-profit-groups that are developing tourism attractions. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2008 with a deadline of May 15, 2008. Grants will be awarded on or before July 1, 2008. Pick up the Attraction Development Grant Guidelines and Application for 2008 at the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. School Street, Ukiah, Ca 95482 or call (707) 462-4705.
4/20/08:
Mendocino Film Festival Volunteer Sign-Up Day
Saturday, May 3, 9 am - 12 pm
Mendocino Hotel Conference Room (Albion Street)
Seeking volunteers for the Film Festival, May 29 - June 1, at venues around Mendocino to help take tickets, make popcorn, usher, etc. We are also looking for specialists who can help as projectionists and venue managers. Volunteers receive a voucher to attend a screening during the festival and are invited to the post-festival volunteer thank you party. Contact: Mendocino Film Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Aimee Hanson, toll free at 877-685-7152 or by email at Aimee@OuiOrganize.com
Mendocino Film Festival Seeks Housing for Visiting Directors
So many of the directors of Mendocino Film Festival's 2008 film selections want to attend, that help is needed to house them during the Festival, May 29 - June 1. If you can help, please contact Mendocino Film Festival Hospitality Coordinator, Arlene Moorehead, at 707-937-4828 or by email at alm@mcn.org.
Venue Managers Needed for Mendocino Film Festival (PAID POSITIONS)
May 29 - June 1, 2008
The Mendocino Film Festival (MFF) is seeking Venue Managers to oversee front-of-house duties including volunteer management, ticketing, public speaking, and cash handling, while interacting with the public and MFF staff in a friendly manner. MFF seeks candidates who are detail oriented with strong communications skills, in addition to strong skills in cash management. Experience with festivals is preferred. Venue Managers will report to the Operations Manager. Venue Manager will be the primary point person for all screening and other activities at a particular festival screening venue. We will hire one Venue Manager to be in charge of each individual location.
1. Primary Responsibilities (Essential duties of the position)
* Act as stage manager for intros and post-screening film talks (if "Festival Host" is not available)
* Assist visiting filmmakers and special guests as needed
* With Volunteer Coordinator, recruit and train venue volunteers and cashiers
* Implement festival procedures to oversee all front-of-house operations
* Supervise all venue volunteers, which will include cashiers, line control, concessions
* Understand safety and emergency procedures and location of first aid, circuit breakers, and supplies
* Check projection and sound equipment and ensure films are in order before screenings begin
* Ensure screenings start on time
* Ensure technical difficulties are addressed
* Provide stellar customer service
* Problem-solve as issues arise
2. Timelines & Deliverables
* Start-date: May 29, 2008; end-date: June 1, 2008
* Must commit to serving as Venue Manager for entire run of festival (four days)
* Must be available for training before festival, as well as wrap meeting following the festival
3. Compensation: Venue managers will be paid up to $100/per day for up to four days.
4. Contact: Mendocino Film Festival at (707) 937-0171 or by email at Admin@MendocinoFilmFestival.org
4/20/08:
Proposal Writing Basics for Arts Organizations and
How to Apply to the James Irvine Foundation's Creative Connections Fund
May 9, 2008, 1 - 4 pm at the Alex Rorabaugh Center, 1640 South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95842
Learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips on how to apply to the James Irvine Foundation's new Creative Connections Fund at this two-part program offered at several sites in California. Thanks to sponsorship from the James Irvine Foundation, this program is offered Free of charge, and all attendees will receive a free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.
Registrants must represent an arts organization working outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.
More information and registration available at http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/pwb_jamesirvine.html
4/20/08:
Artist Ads in Mendocino Arts (published by the Mendocino Art Center)
Mendocino Arts is now publishing 3 times per year and is increasing their circulation to 15,000 copies per magazine. Here is a fantastic opportunity for individual artists of all media to showcase their work to 15,000+ people!
The 84 page Spring issue is out and can be viewed online at:
http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/mendoarts/FrontPage.html
If you have any questions, please contact David Russell at (707) 964-7085 or drtm@mcn.org
4/6/08:
Promotional Opportunity for Artists
Take Part in a collaborative, all-state multi-media project
Approximately once a year the California Arts Council uses in-house talent and sweat to create a public-value driven PSA on the arts. This year we're proposing a collaborative project, and we need your help.
The "stars" of this PSA will be objects that demonstrate or represent the arts in California or by Californians -- and each can be no larger than what can fit in a shoe-box. Examples might be ballet shoes from a particular dance company, paintings done by a child through an after-school program, photos of a major artistic icon (like the the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco), cover of a book by a Californian ... the list is endless. These objects would then be used to create an artistic mosaic demonstrating the arts and imagination of California in the video PSA that would be shown on cable stations, the internet and other multi-media sites.
While the staff at the California Arts Council can gather up items on its own, we'd rather have each item represent an artist, arts organization, arts educational facility/class, or art lover.
We're planning to create a supporting website that highlights all those who contribute to the project, demonstrating the talent and diversity of California's arts, with plenty of links, biography or organization information, and multi-site future projects.
Please send in your objects right away to:
Mary Beth Barber
California Arts Council
1300 "I" Street, Suite 930
Sacramento, CA 95814
re: California Imagination PSA 2008
Please feel free to contact Mary Beth B at 916-322-6588 or mbarber@caartscouncil.com with questions. We're on a tight deadline, so please email or call immediately if you'd like to be part of this endeavor. Call even if you can't think of an object -- we'll brainstorm.
3/29/08:
Call for Artists: Art in the Gardens celebrates its 17th year at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on August 9th. Artists interested in applying for this juried show of fine art and fine crafts are asked to apply before the application deadline on Tuesday, June 10th. You can download an artist's application here: www.gardenbythesea.org/aig/artist-app-08.pdf or call (707) 964-4352 ext. 2, or email lbrown@mcn.org. All work must be original and of good quality. This is a major fundraising event for the nonprofit Gardens, and a percentage of sales will be requested for its support. www.gardenbythesea.org
For applications, write to:
Art in the Gardens
18220 N. Highway 1
Fort Bragg CA 95437
10/1/07: Mendocino Stories is an online community of artists, writers, photographers, poets and musicians. Their goal is to present the artistic forces of Mendocino County on their website and, thus, to contribute to economic stability. They are promoting this in three ways: through their website at www.mendocinostories.com; their online store; and their monthly events at the Mendocino Hotel, showcasing writers, poets, musicians, storytellers and artists. To find out about a subscription web page, information about offering your books, CDs, art prints, or photos on their online store, or being a featured artist at their monthly Mendocino Stories and Music Series events, go to www.mendocinostories.com or contact Pattie DeMatteo at (707) 937-1732 or info@mendocinostories.com.
8/28/07: Northcoast Artists Gallery is currently accepting applications for a member who works in two-dimensional art for wall space. Applications can be picked up at Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main Street in Fort Bragg, downloaded from http://www.northcoastartists.org/NEWmbrs_aplcation.html, or by contacting the gallery at (707) 964-8266 or info@northcoastartists.org.
2/13/08:
OCT –NOV: MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ACTORS. For more information, call Marcie Schorg , 937-5257.
2/13/08:
DECEMBER 1-24. The GLORIANA CAROLERS perform for both private and community holiday events. Dressed in vintage costumes, the singers donate their time to support the Gloriana Scholarship Program. Contact Roberta Morrow to book your event: 964-3752.
Out-of-Area Artist Opportunities
3/21/08:
Call for Entries – Visual Art – Entry Deadline Friday, May 30, 2008.
California Fine Art, the juried art show of the California State Fair, seeks entries from California artists aged 18 and over. Entries must be contemporary, completed within 2 years prior to deadline. Over $21,500 in prize money will be awarded. Entry fee is $20.00 per artwork. Divisions and Classes in all 2-D and 3-D media as well as film, video, animation, digital art, and photography. Special theme division includes: Western & Equine Art, Recycled Art, The Art of Culture, Vino! The Art of Wine, and “Hooray for Hollywood.” Juried from digital images submitted on CD/DVD (do not send 35mm slides), see Handbook for details. Images must accompany entry form and fees. Prospectus, Rules Handbook and Entry Form available at www.bigfun.org <http://www.bigfun.org/> (click on “Competitions” and scroll to “Fine Art” then click on the word “Handbook”). Contact: California Fine Art (916) 263-3161
California Fine Art
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
3/12/08:
The Central California Art Association is now accepting entries for its 55th Annual Spring Art Show. All artists age 18 and over are welcome to participate. There will be a $600 award for the Best of Show, and numerous other awards, including cash and merchandise, for each of the seven entry categories. The important dates for this event are as follows:
– Entries due April 18th
– Jurying will occur April 26th
– Receiving of accepted work on May 2nd and 3rd
This exhibit will be opened by an elegant gala and award ceremony on May 9th, 2008 beginning at 6 pm.
Tickets to the event are $25 per person and may be purchased in advance.
The show will run from May 9th through May 31st.
Please see the PDF Show Prospectus at http://ccartassn.org for further information.
If you have questions, contact Kadie Helton at artcenter@ccartassn.org or at (209) 529-3369.
Central California Art Association and Mistlin Gallery
1015 J Street
Modesto, Ca. 95354
3/10/08:
Once a Tree Furniture Studio and Gallery in Anaheim, CA seeks work in wood and other fine arts for its opening exhibition, May 24 - July 5. Operating in conjunction with William Ng Woodworks School of Fine Woodworking, the gallery will show original handcrafted furniture, sculpture, and painting. Entry deadline is April 15. All work must be for sale, with a 35% gallery fee, and works will be judged for awards. Send high resolution images of current work, resume, artist statement/bio on a CD to NG Williams Woodworks, 1340 N. Dynamics St., Unit F, Anaheim, CA 92806-1902 or email to info@wnwoodworks.com. For more information, call: (714) 993-4215.
