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Artist Services Update - July 3, 2008
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Email:
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Congrats to the 2008-2009 Exhibiting Artists!
Marjorie Pierson
Michael Fowler
Gregg Kemp
Bob Gilgor
Anthony Ulinski
Suzy Andron
Jessica Van Brackle
Carolina Wren Press
Sherrill Anne Gross
Miriam Sagasti
-Ella Fountain Pratt, Margaret DeMott & Dara Silver, Office of Artist Services, DAC |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
DAC Emerging Artist Info Session:
Thurs. Aug. 14 @ 6PM
Durham Arts Council |
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NEW! Exhibits in the DAC Galleries |
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Salvageable, digital media, Marjorie Pierson (L) and About the Greens, oil painting, Michael Fowler (R) |
Louisiana Marsh
Photographic Series by Marjorie Pierson
Allenton Gallery
Lyrical Landscapes
Oil Paintings by Michael Fowler
Semans Gallery
JULY 27 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2008
Unwind after a long week at the Artists' Reception on Friday, August 15, 2008, 5-7 PM and then check out other Third Friday events.
Marjorie Pierson, will exhibiting Louisiana Marsh, a collection of large format photographs taken after Hurricane Katrina. These works are part of Pierson's long term project documenting the evolving landscape of south Louisiana.
Michael Fowler, Associate Professor of Design at The University of South Carolina at Aiken, will be exhibiting Lyrical Landscapes, a collection of oil paintings worked mostly from memory and imagination influenced by the South Carolina landscape. The exhibits will be on display July 27 - September 7, in the Allenton and Semans Galleries, Durham Arts Council.
Artist receptions and exhibits are free and open to the public. The DAC is located at 120 Morris St. in downtown Durham and the galleries are open Monday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, and Sunday 1 – 6 pm. For parking and directions the public may call (919) 560-2787.
Too much empty wall space in your house or office? Artwork in the galleries is available for purchase unless otherwise indicated. All purchases support artists and the Durham Arts Council. For artwork purchases and more information about the artists, please contact Dara Silver, DAC’s Artist Services Coordinator at 919-560-2719.
Exhibits at the DAC are made possible through gifts to the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund. |
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NEW! Piedmont Laureate Program Announced: Deadline Friday, Aug. 29 |
The City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County announce the opening of the newly created honorary position of Piedmont Laureate.
The Piedmont Laureate will be appointed for 1 year, receive a $5,000 honorarium, and offer the following activities in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties:
- Present readings at designated public sites
- Encourage creative writing for all age groups
- Promote literature at select public events
- Bring attention to literature in less traditional settings;and
- Propose original activities to expand appreciation of the literary arts
All writers residing in Wake, Durham, or Orange counties who meet the guideline criteria may apply to be appointed Piedmont Laureate. Program guidelines and application forms will be available at www.durhamarts.org. Deadline for application is August 29, 2008 by 4PM to the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, 222 West Hargett St., Rm. 504, Raleigh, NC 27601 or mail to P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602. For more information contact Belva Parker at 919-890-3610 or email belva.parker@ci.raleigh.nc.us. |
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NEW! DAC Offers 2 Hr. Workshops for Individual Artists |
Developing a Business Plan
For Visual Artists
Wednesday, November 5, 7-9 PM
Janet Hoshour, Instructor
Cost $35
For visual artists who want to create a business plan that will support their artistic goals, experienced corporate banker, business management consultant (and folklorist!), Janet Hoshour will present the basic elements of a business plan and explore the unique challenges and options for the visual artist. The foundation of developing any arts business, a business plan is the basis for grant, investment, and financing proposals.
Grant Writing for Individual Artists
Wednesday, November 12, 7-9 PM
Faye Stanley, Instructor
www.clappingdog.com
Cost $35
Many funders now regard the grants they make as “investments” in a community or in the solution to a problem. Grant applications must propose a clear and compelling case for not only the artistic quality of the project, but its effective management and evaluation. This two hour workshop with experienced grant writer and project manager, Faye Stanley, will give you the tools to craft a “stand out” application.
Strategies for Marketing Your Work
Wednesday, November 19, 7-9 PM
Mike Wiley, Instructor
www.mikewileyproductions.com
Cost $35
Can you describe your artistic mission and product? Do you have the visuals and words to describe your unique offering? Are you getting the most out of networking, public speaking, your website, your brochure? Share actor, director, producer Mike Wiley’s experience in this two hour workshop for artists who want to develop or refresh their marketing strategies.
For more information or to sign up for these courses contact Margaret DeMott, Director of Artist Services at mdemott@durhamarts.org or call 560-2720. |
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Emerging Artist Grant Application & Info Sessions Announced: Deadline Monday, Sept. 15 |
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Emerging Artist Grants are career development project grants of up to $1,500 for artists living in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange or Person Counties. Grant applications are due 9 PM, Monday, September 15, 2008, to the Durham Arts Council. For more information about this program visit the Emerging Artist Info Page, applications will be uploaded to this page shortly and will be available in hard copy at the DAC Front Desk.
Information Sessions to explain the program will be held in the following counties:
- Chatham Co.: Monday, Aug. 4, at 6 PM, Multi-purpose Rm., Building 2, Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro
- Orange Co.: Thursday, Aug. 7, at 6 PM, Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill
- Person Co.: Monday, Aug.11, at 6 PM, The Kirby Gallery, 213 North Main Street, Roxboro
- Durham Co.: Thursday, Aug.14, at 6 PM, Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham
The Emerging Artist Program is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and individual contributions. |
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Durham Art Walk Dates Announced |
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DURHAM ART WALK WILL BE....
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1-5 PM
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Saturday, April 18, 2009 10 AM - 5PM
Sunday, April 19, 2009 1-5 PM
Thank you to everyone who gave us feedback concerning Durham Art Walk dates. You helped shape the event to serve the artists and the community.
Durham Art Walk is a unique self-guided shopping tour of galleries, artist studios, and impromptu exhibits in businesses throughout downtown, featuring the original artwork of over 150 artists. Shop! Enjoy live music, food and fun activities for the whole family. Durham Art Walk is presented & produced by the Durham Arts Council with support from the City of Durham Parks and Recreation Department.
Call for Artists DAW is open to all local artists of all ages. All artwork shown must be produced by the artist representing the work. Artists who do not have a studio or downtown space will be assigned sites on a first come first served basis. To register, download a registration form www.durhamartwalk.com and send in with applicable fee. Registration form will be uploaded to site by July 19th, deadline for registering is September 1, 2008.
Interested in being an artist/site/venue/sponsor/volunteer for Durham Art Walk? Contact Margaret DeMott at mdemott@durhamarts.org or 919-560-2720. Interested in perfuming at Durham Art Walk? Contact Juliette Jensen at juliet.jensen@durhamnc.gov. |
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DAC Facility Grant Applications: Deadline Thursday, Oct. 15 |
Are you an arts group or artist in need of a performance, rehearsal space, or meeting space for a short period of time?
DAC Facility Grants support short-term projects in all art forms. Please note that space cannot be used for fundraising events. Grant applications are due Wednesday, October 15, 2008, by 9 PM for individual or group activities taking place between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2009. Applications are available at the DAC front desk and at www.durhamarts.org. For more information call 560-2720. |
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Arts & Cultural Management Track in the Duke Nonprofit Management Program- Classes Starting Soon! |
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Arts and Cultural Management Track in the
Duke Nonprofit Management Program
For full class descriptions and registration instructions visit www.learnmore.duke.edu or call 919-684-6259. For information about scholarships for individuals working with Durham based organizations, call Margaret DeMott at 919-560-2720.
Fall Courses Include
Creating a Business Plan
Program Evaluation for Funding and Sustainability for Arts Organizations
Emarketing for Nonprofits
Intellectual Property & Organizations
Diversifying Your Audience
Contracts, Conflicts and Other Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations
The Arts and Cultural Management Track is a partnership program of the Durham Arts Council, Duke Nonprofit Management Program, and St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center and was created by a grant from the Durham Cultural Master Plan, a joint project of the City and County of Durham. |
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DAC & DAG Call For Artists 2009-2010: Due January 31, 2009 |
The Durham Arts Council and Durham Art Guild will be accepting exhibit proposals for solo or group shows through the annual DAC & DAG Call For Artists 2009-2010. Applications will be available to download soon from the DAC's How Exhibits are Chosen web page. All applications and support material are to be delivered to the Durham Arts Council by 9:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
For more information about exhibiting in the DAC Galleries please contact Margaret DeMott at mdemott@durhamarts.org or 919-560-2719. For more information about exhibiting in the DAG gallery contact Jennifer Collins at artguild1@yahoo.com or 919-560-2713. |
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Upcoming DAC Exhibits |
Long Shots: Pinhole Photographs of the Moon & Sun
Photographs by Gregg Kemp
Allenton Gallery
The Other Coast
Photographs by Bob Gilgor
Semans Gallery
SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 26, 2008
Public is Invited to a FREE Artists' Reception,
part of Downtown Durham's Third Friday:
Friday, October 17, 2008, 5-7 PM
New Works, 2008
Oil Paintings by Anthony Ulinski
Allenton Gallery
Emerging
Acrylic Paintings by Suzy Andron
Semans Gallery
OCTOBER 31 – DECEMBER 14, 2008
Public is Invited to a FREE Artists' Reception,
part of Downtown Durham's Third Friday:
Friday, November 21, 2008 5-7 PM
For more information about exhibits please contact Margaret DeMott at mdemott@durhamarts.org or 919-560-2719. |
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Artist Opportunities: Jobs, Grants, Calls & Fellowships |
Art Faculty Positions Available: The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham
Teaching faculty with Masters degrees of Fine Arts in Design, Drawing, Painting, etc. are encouraged to apply. For more information please contact Monty Clark, Dean of Academic Affairs, at jmclark@edmc.edu or call 919-317-3050.
Request for Qualifications for Artists, Chatham County, NC: Open now
The County of Chatham is requesting statements of qualifications from artists for projects to be located in the Chatham Community Library. Artist are sought for projects including a mural themed from children’s literature, a fanciful forged or welded metal enclosure/security fence, custom designed pavement for the Fantasy Garden area, artistic tile or masonry hearths, decorative metal bicycle racks, and a water feature. For application instructions please contact: Robin James at 919.545.8364 or robin.james@chathamnc.org.
Call to Artists- Commission: The American Express Service Center, Greensboro, NC, Due July 31, 2008
The American Express Service Center- Greensboro in partnership with the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro are seeking a local artist to create a dynamic, abstract piece of art that has representation of or involvement from employees (or a population of employees) who work in the Greensboro phone-based customer service center. For more information contact the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro at www.uacarts.org or call 336-373-7523.
Craven Arts Council & Gallery, New Bern, NC: 3rd Annual Juried Sculpture Exhibit: Deadline is July 31, 2008 The indoor sculpture will be exhibited at the Craven Arts Council & Gallery; the outdoor sculpture will be exhibited in the Sculpture Park. Eligibility: Contemporary and figurative sculptors residing in the US. Awards: $20,000 in awards, purchase awards and honoraria.
Call for Artists: N.E.W. (never exhibited works) Show, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC: Due by August 1, 2008
This annual juried exhibition is VAE's most anticipated of the year, attracting artists from across the region to compete for inclusion and prizes. All works featured in this exhibition have never been exhibited anywhere before and represent a cross section of the newest, most innovative work in the state. This show is open to two and three dimensional works of art executed in any media (see general entry guidelines for size restrictions). For more info visit www.visualartexchange.org.
Call to Artists: Exhibition Opportunities, Town of Cary, NC Due August 1, 2008
The Town of Cary announces "Call to Artists" who want to apply for exhibition opportunities at Town's facilities with galleries (Town Hall, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Herbert Young Community Center, Jordan Hall Arts Center, and Cary Senior Center). Artists interested in being considered for the 2009 MLK, Jr. Dreamfest exhibition please note that on your application.
Call for Photographs: SHOTS Magazine, Due August 4, 2008
SHOTS Magazine announces an international call for photographic work to be considered for publication in the Autumn Issue, SHOTS 101. The theme for this issue is DREAMS. Please visit the SHOTS website for further information and guidelines. An established independent photography journal in its 21st year of publication, SHOTS reaches an international audience of photographers, collectors, galleries, museums, educators and other fine art photography enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to have your work seen!
Durham Art Guild: Member Artist Residency Program (Oct. '08- Sept. ,09): Deadline August 4, 2008 The Durham Art Guild (DAG) announces the DAG Member Artist Residency Program which provides members with a rent-free studio space to further develop their artistic pursuits. One applicant will be awarded a studio space from October 2008 through September 2009, in the newly renovated Golden Belt Campus. Residency includes utilities, parking, and wireless internet; the residency is valued at $4,675.00. Members over the age of 21, in any stage of their artistic development, and who has been an active member in the Durham Art Guild since August 2007, are eligible to apply for the residency.
Call for Artists: Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, Deadline August 15, 2008
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina's gala event, Picture This, consists of a juried art exhibit, silent auction, delicious food, spirits, and live entertainment. All artists are invited to submit their work for our juried art show & sale during the gala. Any subject matter and media.
Call for Artists: Silvermine Guild Arts Center 6th Juried Craft Triennial: Deadline Aug. 15, 2008
Ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, paper, wood, and mixed media. Juror is Gretchen Keyworth, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Fuller Craft Museum, in Brockton, MA. Cash Prizes awarded.
Call for Artists: Arts and Fine Crafts Marketplace - Ava Gardner Film Festival, Smithfield, NC: Due by September 1, 2008
The Ava Gardner Film Festival's Arts and Fine Crafts Marketplace are currently accepting applications from artists to display and sell work at this year's festival, Sept. 27, 2008 from 10am - 4pm. For more information or to receive an application contact Jessica Meadows @ jessicameadows@johnstoncountyarts.org or call 919-553-1930.
Furthermore Program Offers Grants in Nonfiction Publishing: Deadline: September 15, 2008 and March 15, Annually An initiative of the J.M. Kaplan Fund, the Furthermore program supports nonfiction book publishing about the city; natural and historic resources; art, architecture, and design; cultural history; and civil liberties and other public issues. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Grant recipients have included civic and academic institutions, museums, independent and university presses, and professional societies. Trade publishers and public agencies may apply for grants in partnership with an eligible nonprofit sponsor. Applications from individuals are not accepted. Grants range from $500 to approximately $15,000 each and may support writing, research, editing, design, indexing, photography, illustration, and printing and binding.
National Endowment for the Arts Grants Deadlines Vary (For Arts Orgs. & Artists)
Explore available funding opportunities from the NEA these disciplines Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literature, Local Arts Agencies, Media Arts: Film/Radio/Television, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting, Theater, Visual Arts. In most areas, funding is limited to organizations. (Direct awards to individuals are made only through Literature Fellowships, NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships, and NEA National Heritage Fellowships in the Folk & Traditional Arts.)
North Carolina Arts Council: Composers & Songwriters, Playwrights & Screenwriters, and Writers: Fellowship Deadline Nov. 1, 2008
If you’re an artist in one of the disciplines below, you may click the appropriate link below to read the guidelines from the last cycle of applications. This will give you a general idea of what you’ll need to provide in order to apply. We’ll post an updated application form and guidelines by September 1, 2008. We will not accept applications in these categories before that date.Guidelines are subject to change from year to year. New guidelines and application forms are posted on the Arts Council site in September each year.
Composers and Songwriters
Playwrights and Screenwriters
Writers
38th Annual Roshd International Film Festival, Tehran, Iran: Nov.3-10, 2008
Now in its 38th year, the Roshd International Film Festival has become an essential international cultural event that converge the worlds of technology, art, entertainment and exploration. The festival is presently conducting an international search for the best Scientific Issues in different fields such as chemistry, physics, medicine, Cultures and customs of the people all around the world; Young People, young adult and children affairs; Sport and health affairs at schools films and the films related to human right to be screened at our upcoming edition. |
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Durham Art Events! |
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham: Open House on Saturday, Aug. 9th
Open to the Public. This is your opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students, and tour our facilities. Registration is required.
DAC's CAPs Artists on the CCB Plaza during Third Friday: Friday, Aug. 15th, 6-9 PM Durham Parks and Recreation's “Summer Festival on the CCB Plaza- Third Fridays” will be featuring CAPs Artists. Join us as we celebrate community artists in the schools. Free, fun, and music for everyone!
DAC's 35th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 20th & 21st
CenterFest is the longest running juried outdoor arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham. Showcasing the arts, the festival hosts over 150 juried visual and performing artists from across the country and provides visitors with great food, diverse entertainment, and educational activities for families.
For more art events in Durham visit DCVB's Durham Arts Calendar. |
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Durham Arts Council * 120 Morris St. * Durham, NC 27701
919-560-ARTS(2787) * www.durhamart.org * Contact us! |
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