Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Business Edge Workshops at VLAA

Business Edge Workshops

We offer workshops for individual arts and arts organizations. Our Business Edge series is for individual artists of all disciplines.

More information and registration form here.

Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar
$10 in advance; $15 at the door

Marketing and Professional Presentation for Artists
October 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Speaker: Chris Osgood, Springboard for the Arts, St. Paul

Time Management for Creative People
October 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Speaker: Bill Binder

Career Planning for Artists
October 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Instructors: Susan Bostwick, Keith Tyrone Williams and Sue Greenberg

Thursday, September 20, 2007

It's time to enter the 2008 PIEA International Student-Teacher Photo Competition and Exhibition

To date, the 2008 PIEA International Student-Teacher Photo Competition and Exhibition is proud to have 80 sponsors, and over $157,000 in prizes!

If you were a student any time in 2007, you are eligible for this contest, even if you have graduated. Check the rules and start getting your entries ready now. Be sure to follow the rules carefully, as many photos entered have been disqualified in the past. (Pay careful attention to size requirements!)

About this year's judges.
Last year's gallery of winners.

Rules & Procedures 2008 (in PDF format.)

The deadline this year is in November. If you have a major within the School of Communications (not necessarily photography), the Dean has generously offered to pay your entry fees if you participate in our group submission. To do so, bring your photos for the contest with entry forms filled out and photos marked as required to Bill Barrett by Tuesday, 30 October 2007. We will ship them to arrive in time for the contest. Any questions, contact Bill.

Call for Work: Deadline 1 November 2007

CALL FOR WORK: SHOTS 98
Winter Issue 2007

The 2007 PORTFOLIO ISSUE

The Annual Portfolio Issue will showcase the work of approximately 8 photographers. Subject matter is open. Send up to 20 images (prints or files on a CD) for consideration. Chosen photographers will have their work shown on 4-6 pages, along with a short interview that will accompany the spread.

An established independent photography journal in its 21st year of publication, SHOTS Magazine 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!

All submittals must be received by November 1, 2007

NOTE: Photographers who have been the subjects of interviews and articles, who have been previously featured in SHOTS Portfolio Issues 52, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89 or 94, or who have had their work featured on four or more pages in a single issue, are not eligible for SHOTS 98.

Submittals not prepared per the guidelines will not be accepted.

* CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES *

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Call for Work: Deadline 15 October 2007

Slide deadline approaching for the Metzger Memorial All Media Exhibition. Slides due by Monday, October 15, 2007

LARGEST PRIZE PACKAGE EVER OFFERED BY THE ST. LOUIS ARTISTS' GUILD ($1300+ for best photograph.

Juror: Marshall Arisman

Call for Entry and more details at the St. Louis Artists' Guild website.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Call for Work: Art Coop 3-Way Show

Artists are invited to submit three works each in any medium or mixed media for exhibition at the 3-WAY art show, opening October 12 at Art Coop.

Art will be exhibited in the Central West End at three locations: 4519 Olive, 4515 Olive and 462 North Taylor (three doors down the street).

Art exhibited on Olive Street will hang from October 12 - 14.
Art exhibited on Taylor will hang from October 12 - Nov. 7.
Please request a location when submitting art to this CFA.

For works submitted to be hung on the wall, each artist is generally limited to approximately 6' feet of horizontal wall space for the three works. Exceptions will be made for large works where necessary. For large sculpture, freestanding installations or performance art, floor to 14' ceiling space will be available as required by the work.

Art Coop charges no gallery commission on sales of your work, but there is a $25 entry fee per artist (not per work), payable on installation of your work. Exhibition is limited to the first 40 artists accepted.

Deadline for received submissions is October 3rd. But don't delay submitting. Submissions will be reviewed as received and accepted or rejected only until we have 40 artists accepted. 14 artist slots are already filled.To submit your work for review, send an email with your JPEGs attached or provide a website address where we can see your work For installations or performance work, a written description by email is acceptable. Diagrams, drawings or photos of the proposed work or previous work by you would be helpful.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Study Abroad Scholarship opportunity: Deadline 9 October 2007

Spring 2008 Application Now Available Online
Deadline October 9, 2007


The Gilman International Scholarship is currently accepting applications from students participating in study abroad programs during Spring 2008. 850 Gilman Scholarships will be awarded to students studying abroad this academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:
  • Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of study abroad.
  • Currently applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education in the U.S.
  • Studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country.
  • Studying abroad in a country not currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba.
  • Studying on a program that begins between December 15, 2007 and April 15, 2008. The Spring cycle encompasses spring semester, quarter, calendar year, winter inter-session and January term programs that are a minimum of four weeks in length. May-term or Summer-only study abroad programs are not eligible.
Award recipients will receive up to $5,000.
Apply online at http://www.iie.org/gilman

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

International business internships for photo students

England - China - Germany - Ghana - Japan - Mexico

A non-paying summer 2008 business internship with room and board coordinated. For Germany, Japan or Mexico, the minimum language requirement is the intermediate level. Each student must be a U. S. citizen and have either business classes or business experience. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain real business experience overseas at a reasonable cost and with no interference in their school schedule. This opportunity is available to photo majors.

Contact Stephanie Kessler for additional information and IBIE resume form.

Stephanie Kessler, Coordinator
International Business Internship Exchange In Partnership with the State of Missouri
Webster University

Volunteer opportunity: Art Coop

Art Coop needs a reliable volunteer to serve as its Assistant Director. This requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per month.

There's no pay, but it could dress up your resume. And it's a great opportunity to fall in with a bad crowd.

As Assistant Director you will:
  • Be available at artist installation nights and opening reception nights to assist the Executive Director.
  • Place calendar listings in local media for monthly art weekend events.
  • Assist in recruitment of new members and new participating artists.
  • Do anything else useful you can think of.
Please reply by email with "Assistant Director" in the subject line. And include some information about yourself that would be relevant to the position.

Don Erickson, Ringleader (executive director)
Art Coop
4515 Olive
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 995-1515
artcoopstl@hotmail.com

This is an equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, gender orientation, age, religion, or lack thereof. However blue people and green people will be discriminated against because everybody knows they are inferior and evil.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Special Academic Convocation: Wedensday, 12 September 2007

On September 12th, Webster University will honor Jacqueline Grennan Wexler and the 40th Anniversary of the transfer of Webster to a Lay Board. This historic event is an academic convocation in which the University will bestow an honorary doctorate on Jacqueline. Full-time faculty and academic administrators are asked to participate in an academic procession, in cap and gown, as part of the event. Faculty who are teaching in this time frame are invited to bring your students to this academic event. Thank you for your participation and support.

Community Music School Concert Hall (next to Loretto-Hilton)
Event Begins: 10:30 a.m. (approximately 45 minutes in length)

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Gallery Attendant job at RAC

The Regional Arts Commission is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per month) gallery attendant beginning in September 2007. Gallery attendants are responsible for opening and closing the gallery, assisting gallery patrons and leading docent tours of the exhibitions. Other duties may include assisting facility rental patrons and some light event set up.

Qualifications: Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be comfortable speaking to groups, and able to learn and retain exhibition information. Must be able to work weekends and some evenings. Must be self-motivated, responsible and reliable. An interest in visual art is helpful, but not required.

$8 per hour

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to:

Saskya Byron
Gallery Manager
Regional Arts Commission
6128 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

Or via email, to saskya@stlrac.org

No phone calls please.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Portfolio Review Orientation Meeting: Wednesday, 12 September 2007

UPDATED The fall Portfolio Review Orientation Meeting will be Wednesday, September 12, 2007, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Sverdrup 123. This is the informational meeting prior to the actual portfolio reviews.

There are handouts about the procedures in the Kirk House. The portfolio review panels will be in October; schedules should be available at the orientation meeting.

Gallery Associate job, Craft Alliance Art Gallery

The Gallery Sales Associate assists customers with purchases, provides customer services such as shipping and gift wrap, assists with annual inventory, acts as a docent for exhibitions and assists with special events in the gallery. This position’s goal is to create a lasting and pleasant relationship with Craft Alliance customers and artists. This is a part-time position. MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS. Fun Atmosphere! Flexible Schedule!

The successful candidate will have:

• If Possible, previous sales experience
• If Possible, Gallery experience
• Strong oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of or Interest in art
• Prepared to work weekends and some Friday evenings for exhibition openings

Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Craft Alliance Gallery
6640 Delmar Blvd
University City, MO 63130

314.725.1177 ext.322
gallery@craftalliance.org

Call for work: Deadline 8 September 2007

The deadline for entries for Art Saint Louis' upcoming "Art St. Louis XXIII, The Exhibition" is Saturday, September 8, 2007. Only mailed entries postmarked by 9/8/07 are accepted--no hand-delivered entries--no late entries--no exceptions. Really.

"Art St. Louis XXIII" is an all media exhibit--NO ceiling installed or works that rely on the use of the internet--other than that, all media, subjects, styles, themes, etc... Artists must be at least 21 years of age and reside within 200 miles of St. Louis, MO. Works produced under instructor supervision are not accepted. No works exhibited in a juried show in the St. Louis area in the past 6 months. Juried by jpegs on CD. Limit 5 original works created in past 2 years (2005-2007 only). Entry fee: $20 current ASL members; $30 non-members; or $10 reduced fee with $45 new membership (=$55). Juried by Bruce Guenther, Chief Curator and Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art, Portland, Oregon.

Complete rules of entry are on the entry form, which is required for entry. For an e-mailed entry form (2 pdfs--front/back of form), please e-mail robin@artstlouis.net before September 6.

We've already had a number of great works submitted for this show--don't miss this opportunity to have an important Museum Curator see your work, consider it and possibly select it for our 23rd annual exhibition.

Need more info, contact Robin Hirsch, Associate Director, Art Saint Louis