This Week

Friday, July 04

1. SOLO SHOWS 2009, deadline: Tuesday, July 01
2. East of the River, deadline: Monday, July 07
3. Images of Washington, deadline: Wednesday, July 09
4. Artistic Bike Racks, deadline: Friday, July 11
5. Suspended Installation: Saint Elizabeths Hospital, deadline: Monday, July 14
6. Loca Color Annual Juried Exhibition - August 2008, deadline: Friday, July 25
7. Call for Art: Obtainable Art, deadline: Friday, August 01

8. Spring and Summer classes -- portrait and landscape painting
9. SUMMER CLASSES START JUNE 23, deadline: Monday, July 07
10. Open Figure Drawing, deadline: Wednesday, December 31

11. Fine Art Print Lab Manager, deadline: Wednesday, May 21

12. Assistant Executive Director, deadline: Friday, August 22
13. Looking for part time sculpture assistant, deadline: Wednesday, December 31

14. Studio Space Available Now
15. Artists Studios for rent, deadline: Friday, October 31

16. Source Festival Needs Volunteers

1. SOLO SHOWS 2009
deadline: Tuesday, July 01

The Arlington Arts Center is accepting applications for our Solo exhibitions for 2009.

Eligibility: AAC's Solos highlight the best contemporary fine art being produced in all media across the mid-Atlantic region. All artists living or working in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania may submit exhibition proposals.

To be considered, existing works must have been completed within the last 3 years. AAC encourages the proposal of new work.

Selection process: Submissions will be reviewed by jurors Anne Ellegood, Curator for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Philip Barlow, notable Washington, D.C. art collector--along with the curators, artists, and other art professionals who serve on AAC's Exhibitions Committee.

AAC has seven exhibition galleries, including two experimental galleries for video or work requiring a complete environment. The grounds surrounding the AAC can accomodate temporary outdoor sculpture. Proposals that specifically consider AAC's space, layout, and surrounding environs are encouraged.

Submit at least 10 JPEG images on a CD (or playable DVD for video), image list, exhibition proposal, artist statement, resume, $25 entry fee ($15 for AAC members), and a SASE for return of materials. We regret we cannot accept slide submissions. Deadline: July 1.
Download application form at: http://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/call_for_entries.htm
 

for more info:
Arlington Arts Center
info(at)arlingtonartscenter.org or www.arlingtonartscenter.org

2. East of the River
deadline: Monday, July 07

CALL TO ARTISTS: EAST OF THE RIVER

Honfleur Gallery presents the Second Annual East of the River exhibition, highlighting the creative minds of Washington DC's Wards 7 and 8.
Artists living, working or personally invested in the areas East of the Anacostia River may submit up to 10 images for review by the panel of esteemed judges. Artists making artwork about this area ('East of the River') may also apply. Emerging*, Mid Career and Established Artists are encouraged to apply.

DATES:
Deadline for Application: July 7th 2008.
Exhibition Dates: August 9th to September 19th 2008.
Exhibition Opening Reception: August 9th 2008.

Visual artists working in any media may apply.

*The Portfolio Workshop ($25) is strongly recommended for any emerging artists wishing to apply for this exhibition. You MUST register in advance for the workshop. Professional local photographers will assist EOR artists in fine tuning their portfolio and taking professional quality digital images of their work. Call 202-536-8994 to register and for more information.


1241 Good Hope Road SE Washington DC 20020
www.honfleurgallery.com 202-536-8994 arts@archdc.org

To Apply: Please send the following to
Honfleur Gallery/ EOR Exhibit
1241 Good Hope Road SE
Washington DC 20020

Checklist:
_ $10 Application fee with check or money order
_ One Page Art Resume or CV
_ Artists Statement
_ (optional) Support Documentation (flyers, press reviews, etc)
_ Application Page with Image Info
_ CD with up to 10 JPEGs (150-180 dpi) of work available for this exhibition.

 

for more info:
Honfleur Gallery
t: 202.536.8994 or f: 202.889.5035 or bevans@archdc.org or www.honfleurgallery.com

3. Images of Washington
deadline: Wednesday, July 09

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) is purchasing artwork that captures archetypes of Washington DC. Subjects include specific neighborhoods, parks and circles, festivals, gathering places, or cultural events. Less obvious motifs include downtown redevelopment, restaurants, shops and businesses, work places, or Metro stations. Artists should consider a broad range of subject matter as long as the works have an unmistakable subject reflecting life in the District. Artists should also consider submitting images of Washington that depict the changing neighborhoods and the parts of the city that are disappearing. The Committee is very interested in depictions of all wards of the city. The collection serves to honor and embrace life in the District.

This opportunity is open to all artists who reside and have their studio in the District of Columbia.



For more information and to download the Call to Artist, please visit www.dcarts.dc.gov or to request an application in HTML format, email Beth Baldwin at Beth.Baldwin@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.



 

DC Commission on Arts and Humanities

4. Artistic Bike Racks
deadline: Friday, July 11

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in collaboration with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Councilmember Tommy Wells' Office is seeking artists to create artistic designs to enhance the standard bike racks and create designs for unique bike racks that will be placed in various locations citywide. Artists are encouraged to incorporate their interpretations of the 'DC experience' into their artwork. Artists may also wish to consider particular locations for placement of their work and create designs specifically suited for each location.

This opportunity is open to all local, national and international artists in all disciplines with preference given to artists who reside in the District of Columbia. Local art teachers are encouraged to submit on behalf of their art students.

For more information and to download the Call to Artist, please visit www.dcarts.dc.gov or to request an application in HTML format, email Deirdre Ehlen at Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.
 

for more info:
DC Commission on Arts and Humanities
t: 202.724.5613 or f: 202.724.4135 or Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or www.dcarts.dc.gov

5. Suspended Installation: Saint Elizabeths Hospital
deadline: Monday, July 14

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), in collaboration with the Saint Elizabeths Hospital (SEH), seeks an artist or artist team to design and create a suspended public art installation in the interior main staircase of the new hospital currently being constructed. The work will be visible outside of the main entrance to the clinical hospital. The artist will be required to work with selected patients in the design and execution of the suspended installation or facilitating at least two workshops where patients would create their own work that would be considered for the patient gallery.

This opportunity is open to Mid-Atlantic Artists with site specific experience and/or public art experience.

For more information and to download the Call to Artist, please visit www.dcarts.dc.gov or to request an application in HTML format, email Beth Baldwin at Beth.Baldwin@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.

 

for more info:
DC Commission on Arts and Humanities
t: 202.724.5613

6. Loca Color Annual Juried Exhibition - August 2008
deadline: Friday, July 25

Local Color - a juried exhibition sponsored by the Artists Gallery of Columbia for artists living or working in Howard County, MD and adjacent areas (Washington DC, Baltimore, Montgomery County, Ann Arundel County, PG County, Carroll County)open to all media (size limits apply, see prospectus)
Entries juried from actual works. 2 entries max per artist. Deliver work for jurying July 24th or 25th.

For a prospectus visit artistsgallerycolumbia.com or send an e-mail request to info@artistsgallerycolumbia.com
 

for more info:
Howard County Art Guild
t: 410.740.8249 or f: 410.740.8249 or info@artistsgallerycolumbia.com or artistsgallerycolumbia.com

7. Call for Art: Obtainable Art
deadline: Friday, August 01

Authentic Art Consulting is pleased to launch a new pilot program whose goal is to put more art in the hands of everyday folk, like you and me.

In these hard economic times, buying art can be a luxury that many cannot afford. And for the beginning collector, hard to obtain!

Therefore, we are launching a pilot program entitled Obtainable Art where we will sell original art from local (DC/MD/VA) emerging artists at prices up to $500. That's right $500!

A portion of the price of the artwork will be donated to the I Am Powerful Challenge for CARE. The campaign challenges individuals and businesses to empower women against poverty. For more information, visit CARE.org.

All artwork will be posted on our blog, website and highlighted on our e-newsletter which will include a bio of the artist, the mediums and prices of the art. We may also invite you to participate in a mini art show where you can display your work in person. AAC will take a commission on all sales.

Are you an emerging artist that would like to participate?

To be part of this program,

-All work must be original
-Photographs must be limited to 20 prints maximum
-All work must be signed somewhere by the artist
-Work must sell for maximum of $500

If you are interested, please forward 5 jpgs images, a bio/resume, artist statement and price list to us at artinfo@authenticartonline.com. Within one week, we will contact you if your art fits for the program.

 

for more info:
Authentic Art Consulting
t: 888.861.1395 or f: 888.861.1395 or artinfo@authenticartonline.com or www.authenticartonline.com

8. Spring and Summer classes -- portrait and landscape painting

Classes in painting in oil from life--portrait, figure, landscape--in alla prima technique. Spring and Summer 2008 sessions.

Instructor Sarah Griffin Thibodeaux was trained at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Students League, and the Florence Academy of Art.

For more information, visit
http://www.sarahgriffinthibodeaux.com/classes/

or email sarah@studiothibodeaux.com

 

for more info:
Studio Thibodeaux
t: 504.432.0049 or sarah@studiothibodeaux.com or www.sarahgriffinthibodeaux.com

9. SUMMER CLASSES START JUNE 23
deadline: Monday, July 07

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Choose from a variety of classes in different mediums including:
Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
Most classes are in English, but we also offer bilingual classes to enhance bilingual speaking skills.

Classes begin the week of June 23 and the majority last 8 weeks. Adult classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, in the evenings,
and Saturdays during the day.

To ensure a spot in a class it is best to register by June 13.

See our catalogue and registration forms online at www.arlingtonartcenter.org. You can register by phone, fax, or mail. 

for more info:
Arlington Arts Center
info(at)arlingtonartscenter.org or www.arlingtonartscenter.org

10. Open Figure Drawing
deadline: Wednesday, December 31

Join us at Washington Studio School for Open Figure Drawing Friday nights from 7pm - 10pm. The schedule of the evening provides gestures, short and long poses. WSS offers an intimate, atelier setting in our new building in the Dupont/Kalorama area. These sessions are ongoing since opening in September 2007.

Every Friday 7-10pm. Open to the public. Call for details, or show up with drawing supplies. 

for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org

11. Fine Art Print Lab Manager
deadline: Wednesday, May 21

Fine Art Digital Print Lab Manager
Vivid Solutions DC
Arch Development Corp
ARCH Development Corporation, a 501(c) 3 community development corporation in Washington DC, seeks Digital Print Lab Manager for new fine art printing facility.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, entrepreneurial, creative self-starter with a background and expertise in digital printing for fine art and photography. This is a unique opportunity with huge amount of potential for the right candidate to guide the direction and development of this new project.

Qualifications:
* 2-5 years of management or nonprofit experience
* Expertise in high end digital printing, including Epson printers.
* Strong Knowledge of Adobe Creative tools (Illustrator, Photoshop), Mac platforms
* Excellent organizational skills and a background in the arts
* Strong attention to detail, a “good eye”.

Salary commensurate with experience.For more information and to apply:
Please mail or e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to:
arts@archdc.org
or
Attn: Honfleur/Vivd Solutions
1227 Good Hope Road SE
Washington DC 20020
 

for more info:
Honfleur Gallery
t: 202.536.8994 or f: 202.889.5035 or bevans@archdc.org or www.honfleurgallery.com

12. Assistant Executive Director
deadline: Friday, August 22

Position Summary: Assistant Director (AD) manages the general day-to-day operations of the Maru Montero Dance Company (MMDC). AD leads operational planning process and ensures plan implementation. AD oversees the contractual staff (Cinco Coordinator, administrative/operational support, key volunteers, interns, pro-bono and other contractual services). This individual will work as part of the leadership team on fundraising initiatives which includes some grant and report writing and close coordination with Executive Director and Board of Directors. AD also implements marketing, communications, and acts as primary contact/face of MMDC.

Ideal candidates should be bi-lingual (English and Spanish), have proven nonprofit management experience and a somewhat flexible schedule allowing for occasional evening meetings and events. A background in dance or arts is desirable but not required. All candidates should be able to work at the current MMDC offices (Flashpoint, 1120 G Street) for a minimum of 15 hours. MMDC will also accommodate a home office for supplemental hours if desired.

Please send resume and tailored cover letter to Jennifer Hinrichs at jjhinrichs@rcn.com. Please include desired salary range for 20 hour work week. 

for more info:
Maru Montero Dance Company
t: 202.315.1313 or jjhinrichs@rcn.com or www.marumontero.com

13. Looking for part time sculpture assistant
deadline: Wednesday, December 31

Established DC sculptor with studio in Beltsville, Md is looking for a sculptor to assist in his studio with making and installing sculpture in steel and stone. Applicant has full free access to a sculpture studio for their own work. This is a paid part time position

To apply,
Contact Sam Noto at samnoto@aol.com. 

for more info:
Studio Gallery
t: 202.232.8734 or info@studiogallerydc.com or www.studiogallerydc.com

14. Studio Space Available Now

Small studio space available at the artdc.com studio.
Find details about the studio here: http://artdc.com/

Find pics of the space there and here: http://artdc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=9
Scroll down the bottom. It's the space labeled 'Another of A's sutdio space.' the furniture is not included.

The rent is $300 a month. First and last month is due at signing of the lease. 1 Year commitment is required.

The building is commercial with an elevator. This space is on the 2nd floor and has mixed use. A wood worker, a painter, a photographer, a mixed media artist and one open space.

The space is available now!

If you are interested, contact me at jesse@artdc.org and cc' Steve nupeen@aol.com

The address is 411 New York Ave. 20002. It's walking distance from the NY metro ave.

for more info:

jesse@artdc.org or artdc.com

15. Artists Studios for rent
deadline: Friday, October 31

Affordable Artists Studios. From 190 sf@ $219 month to 970 sf@ $1118 month,utilities included.

Shown Wednesdays 6-8, 6925 Willow NW or call 202-882-0740.
www.asalondc.org 

for more info:
A. Salon
t: 202.882.0740

16. Source Festival Needs Volunteers

The Source Festival (June 21 and runs through July 13) needs volunteers.

Both the run crew and the sound board operations team are especially needy for volunteers. *No previous experience is necessary for these positions.*

Volunteers are also needed to meet and greet visitors, distribute information about Cultural Development Corporation (and its various projects - Source, Flashpoint, etc) and to help ensure the general smooth sailing of the festival.

If you are interested in volunteering, email karyn@culturaldc.org or call 202.315.1310. 

for more info:
Cultural Development Corporation
t: 202.315.1305 or http://www.culturaldc.org

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