This Week

Tuesday, February 09

1. Call for Submissions, Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture, deadline: Monday, March 08

2. Residency in Tuscany

3. Workhouse Arts Center-Workhouse Institute
4. Fieldwork for Mixed Disciplines, deadline: Monday, February 22

5. Theate Instructors Needed, deadline: Sunday, February 28

1. Call for Submissions, Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture
deadline: Monday, March 08

Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The editorial staff of Words. Beats. Life seeks high quality art work for consideration in future issues. We invite innovative submissions that consider hip-hop music and culture through graphic design, painting, photography, sculpture, and other fine arts. In-depth studies of individual artists are welcome. Additionally, Words. Beats. Life welcomes provocative essays that investigate the influence of hip-hop on contemporary dance, performance art, and theater.

Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture is a peer-reviewed, hybrid periodical of art and hip-hop studies published by the 501(c)(3) non-profit, Words Beats & Life, Inc. The Journal is committed to nurturing and showcasing the creative talents and expertise of the field in a layout that is uniquely hip-hop inspired. We publish issues twice a year with the intention of serving as a platform where the work of scholars and artists can appear in dialogue with one another. Since 2002, Words. Beats. Life has devoted its pages to both emerging and established intellectuals and artists. As the premier resource for hip-hop theory and practice, we hope that the scholarship we publish will serve as a resource for the field of hip-hop studies and the work of hip-hop non-profits, helping each to elevate to the next phase of their respective growth in America and around the globe.

Words. Beats. Life adheres to APA style. The maximum length for articles is 5,000 words. Complete guidelines for contributors can be found in each issue of the journal as well as on our Web site at http://wblinc.org/Journal_callforsub.htm.

Please send any questions and submissions to submissions@wblinc.org .

Deadline: March 8, 2010 

for more info:
Foundation for the People of Burma
t: 202.667.1192 or simone@wblinc.org or wblinc.org

2. Residency in Tuscany

La Macina di San Cresci – Tuscany Italy Artist-in-residence (partial funding)

Where: Greve in Chianti , Florence
When: October 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010
Deadline: until filled


La Macina di San Cresci offers 10 partial funding in grant based on a combination of merit and need.
This assistance reduces Residency fees and may cover up to half the full cost of a minimum three-week residency.
This grant assistance is available from October 1 , 2009 to March 31 , 2010 residencies .
Applications for these awards are accepted any time.

For more information about the residency, studio facilities, and application requirements, please visit www.chianticom.com
For further information do not hesitate to contact the office at info@chianticom.com


 

for more info:
La Macina di San Cresci
info@chianticom.com or www.chianticom.com

3. Workhouse Arts Center-Workhouse Institute

The mission of the Workhouse Arts Center is to enrich the lives of all within its reach by creating a vibrant cultural community that fosters a diverse offering of arts, education, social and entertainment experiences for people of all ages. In keeping with its mission, the Workhouse Institute offers an exciting array of classes and workshops for artists at all levels and ages. Course offerings reflect the Workhouse’s commitment to both the visual and performing arts. Students will have the opportunity to learn from instructors who are experts in their craft and art, and to interact with and gain inspiration from other artists.

Fall classes and workshops are from September 14 through November 15, 2009. Winter classes and workshops are from January 10, 2010 through March 14, 2010. In addition, there are many workshops and short session classes from November 23, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Registration can be done on-line, by phone, fax, and mail. Classes are offered in art basics, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, The Art of Movement, performing arts, poetry, oil and acrylic, watercolor, creative writing, photography and more. The complete course catalog is available online @ www.workhousearts.org
 

for more info:
Lorton Arts Foundation
t: 703.584.2900 x.2909 or f: 703.690.1880 or debrayarrington@lortonarts.org or www.workhousearts.org

4. Fieldwork for Mixed Disciplines
deadline: Monday, February 22

Fieldwork is a process that supports the development of new artistic works. At each session, artists of any discipline show works-in-progress and exchange feedback with their peers in a format designed by artists. The Field/DC is presented by the dinner party & Dance Box Theater.

Mondays, 7-9pm at DCAC
Feb. 22 – April 26, 2010
With showing at DCAC on April 28, 2010 at 7:30pm

Workshop Location:
DCAC (District of Columbia Arts Center)
2438 18th St. NW
Washington, DC

Cost: $100 for 10-week session and semi-produced showing.

To register: send a check payable to Dance Box Theater, Inc. with The Field/DC in the memo line to:
Dance Box Theater, Inc.
3311 Rhode Island Avenue #305
Mount Rainier, MD 20712 

for more info:
The FieldDC
Ilana.Silverstein@gmail.com

5. Theate Instructors Needed
deadline: Sunday, February 28

The Soul Factory Theatre located in Forestville MD is looking for Theatre Instructors to teach two theatre classes to youth ages (7-12)and ages (12-19).
Classes would be held on Saturday mornings for a 6 week span of time. If available, instructors might also be requested to assist w/ productions that would follow at the end of term.

Looking to start immediately. If interested please send resume to creativeproductionteam@yahoo.com or call 404-323-4008 for an interview. Will receive pay. 

for more info:
The Soul Factory Theatre
t: 404.323.4008 or f: 301.420.2601 or creativeproductionteam@yahoo.com

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