We are happy to announce that we have set a new deadline for the General Project Grants for Community Engagement category – 4:30 pm Friday, December 4, 2015, for projects occurring between February 1 – September 30, 2016.
Due to a cut to the Arts Council’s state appropriation, there will be significantly less funding for this category than in previous years. This will make the category very competitive, so we encourage you to start your application early and have your narrative and budget reviewed by the Grant Coordinator. Please click here to access guidelines and information about the online application process.
Questions about the new deadline and budget situation should be directed to me at ginnie.lupi@dcr.nh.gov or 603-271-8418.
TRADITIONAL ARTS APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS: NHSCA
DEADLINE: July 10
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grants help communities preserve their cultural heritage through traditional crafts, music, and dance so that future generations can continue to benefit from them. Apprenticeship grants fund a master traditional artist to teach an experienced apprentice in one-to-one sessions over a period of six to ten months. Traditional arts are an important part of our living cultural heritage and represent a sense of beauty, skills, knowledge, and community values refined over generations.
CALL FOR ENTRIES:AVA’s 2015 JURIED SUMMER EXHIBITION
DEADLINE: July 11-14
DELIVERY OF WORKS
Please hand deliver works to:
AVA Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Saturday, July 11; Monday, July 13; or Tuesday, July 14, 2015
11:00am – 5:00pm
* NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED*
Eligibility: All artists residing in New Hampshire or Vermont
ENTRY SPECIFICS
• Up to two recent works (made during the past three years) that were not shown previously in one of AVA’s Juried Exhibitions. Submissions must be delivered together.
• All works must come gallery-ready for exhibition. All wall pieces must have a strong hanging wire or other hanging mechanism attached to the back of the piece.
• Please come ready to supply the title, medium, date and price for each submission, as well as the names of people authorized to pick up your work.
• Works must be dry and finished.
• Two-dimensional works are not to exceed 60 inches in any dimension.
• Sculpture entries are not to exceed 200 lbs.
• All works must be for sale. (AVA retains 40% commission on sales.)
• Submission of work does not guarantee that either piece will be selected for the exhibition.
CALL TO ARTISTS: FLEETING MOMENTS
DEADLINE: July 15
The producers of the Vermont opera “A Fleeting Animal” invite visual artists and poets to submit work to hang in a multi-venue exhibit that overlaps with September 2015 performances in Randolph, Barre, Woodstock, Hardwick, Colchester, and Vergennes.
A panel of artists and art lovers affiliated with the David Budbill-Erik Nielsen opera will select works that expand on themes in the staged production, such as: the hardships and joys of rural living; love and loss; distrust of racial and other differences; and the experience of returning veterans, their families and communities. The art show is intended as a counterpoint to the opera. As such, we are searching for work that reflects the duality and balance point between despair and hope, loss and recovery, or fleeting moments that deliver us from the struggles of everyday life. More info at www.afleetinganimal.com or e-mail jsmith4127@gmail.com
GENERAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: NHSCA
DEADLINE: July 31
Communities benefit from a lively arts and cultural sector both socially and economically. General Project Grants for Community Engagement are designed to help not-for-profit organizations, Main Street Programs, municipalities, and schools bring arts presentations and activities into communities to enhance the quality of life for citizens, attract visitors, and help stimulate local economies through the arts. This competitive and matching grant category supports a wide range of activities.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Saturday, August 15
Are you ready to rock?! Join us for our first ever Battle of the Bands! Enjoy great music, food and beverages and lots of fun while supporting the animals at Upper Valley Humane Society!
East Thetford Pavilion 140 Pavilion Road, East Thetford, VT
There will be 4 categories for performers: 18 & Under, Soloists, Duets, Bands
Prizes for winning performers in each category! More info: http://www.uvhs.org/events/battle-of-the-bands
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SAINT-GAUDENS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Sculptor-In-Residence Cliff Page is currently considering responsible high school juniors or seniors or college students who have an interest in working with him during the summer as volunteer summer interns. The positions can be flexible in scheduling, and is open both to males or females. who would appreciate an opportunity to learn about sculpture, the bronze casting and clay modeling processes, clay preparation, mold making, drawing, art interpretation and presentation. Interns may also be considered for modeling and studio processes interpretation. To take advantage of this opportunity call SGNHS at 603-675-2175 ext 100 and leave a contact number. Your call will be returned.
CALL TO ARTISTS: NEW ARTS AND HEALING CENTER
Seeking Artists and Healers to participate in new Arts and Healing Center in development stage in Windsor Vermont: Artists to rent wall or window space for their artwork; Healers to practice Reiki and other healing modalities; Instructors for classes such as Yoga, Dance, Music; special events such as concerts or theater.
Wallspace for artwork is $10 per square foot per month. Renting space for classes or events is $20 per hour. If you have an idea that you are trying to bring into form, please give me at call at 802-299-5083, or email me at bonnie_songgarden@hotmail.com
CALL TO VT MUSICIANS: BIG HEAVY WORLD BAND GUIDE
Calling alL Vermont Musicians. We’re hoping to connect with musicians in your towns and would be grateful for any help you might give us – thanks for welcoming this introduction too.
Big Heavy World is a volunteer-run nonprofit independent music office founded in 1996 and serving all Vermont musicians, of every genre and experience level. Info about us is at http://www.bigheavyworld.com/about/ Our mission is to preserve and promote Vermont-made music and help build community among Vermont’s artists.
Would you be willing to pass this note along to your selectboard, town newsletter, or other contacts that might help us build a bridge to your local musicians? We have a lot of projects that support VT musicians across the state, including a community radio station, record label, music shop, music industry directories, educational events, and more. Letting bands know of our All-Vermont Band Guide would be the best, http://www.bigheavyworld.com/bands/
Thanks for letting us make this introduction – if we can ever be a resource to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
JAMES LOCKRIDGE | Executive Director | The Big Heavy World Foundation, Inc.
(802) 865-1140 | http://www.bigheavyworld.com/
The Vermont Music Library & Shop | WOMM-LP 105.9FM The Radiator
For more Call To Artist opportunities, visit these great sites!
http://www.nh.gov/nharts/newsandcalendar/e-news/e-opps.htm
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