Call for Work: Deadline 24 October 2009

Open Call for Entries for All Photographers
Theme: Portraits

Juror: David E. Little, Curator and Head of Photography and New Media at Minneapolis Institute Arts (MIA)
Entry Fee: $30 up to 5 images; $10 each additional (no limit on number that may be submitted)
Prizes: $300 for 1st; $200 for 2nd; $100 for 3rd
Entries Due: October 24, 2009
Notice of Acceptance: November 10, 2009
Exhibition Dates: January 2, 2010 - January 31, 2010 at the Minneapolis Photo Center
Reception: January 8, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Minneapolis Photo Center

About the Juror
David E. Little, Curator and Head of Photography and New Media at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA), is known for his blend of programmatic innovation, original scholarship in post-1945 art, and experience working with some of the leading artists and photographers today. With his solid foundation in art history and cultural theory, he is an experienced lecturer, writer and curator - frequently participating in portfolio reviews, conferences, and photography events worldwide.

Entry Checklist
Entries are submitted via email along with registration form to entries@MplsPhotoCenter.com.

Please follow these requirements when preparing your images for submission.

• Save images as RGB using standard Adobe RBG or sRGB profile. Do not use CMYK.
• The largest image dimension (width or height) should be 1280 pixels with the other dimension proportional.
• Images should have a resolution of 72 dpi, any layers flattened, 8-bit JPEG files.
• Use JPEG compression quality of 10.
• File Names should be in the following format: Last Name_First Name_01.jpg.
• Include in one folder, Last Name_First Name with registration form.
  

http://www.MplsPhotoCenter.com/exhibits/callforentries

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity

Webster students wishing to study abroad in 2010 may be interested in applying for a Boren Scholarship, which can provide up to $20,000 for undergraduate students to "become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions..."

The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the opening of the 2010-11 academic year competition for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions critical to the future security of our nation, such as in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Scholarships, for undergraduate students, provide up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Deadline: February 10, 2010

Applications and detailed information on the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available on www.borenawards.org. If you have any questions or comments please contact the IIE Boren Scholarships and Fellowships staff at boren@iie.org<mailto:boren@iie.org> or 1-800-618-NSEP.

Study Abroad Information Sessions

Study Abroad Information Sessions

Tuesdays from 2-4pm: Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10; Thursdays from 2-4pm: Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19

University Center Conference Room

If students are interested in studying abroad, this is a great first step for them! They can stop by at any time during our Tuesday & Thursday information sessions. We will have expert study abroad alumni there excited to share their stories, pictures, and enthusiasm for studying abroad!
Please help us pass the word around. We look forward to seeing students there!

Carrie Mosebach
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of Study Abroad
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-246-7625
Fax: 314-963-6019
carriemosebach03@webster.edu

Vincent Laforet speaking: Thursday, 1 October 2009

Call for Work: Deadline 30 December 2009

Soho Photo Krappy Kamera® Competition

Call for Entries for Krappy Kamera XII INTERnational Juried Competition

Prospectus and Application
International entry directions

In the hands of an artist, great photographs can be made with minimal equipment. We will be searching for extraordinary photographs produced with cameras with lousy lenses. Artists are encouraged to explore this medium and let the creative juices flow while shooting and in the darkroom (wet or digital).

Remember, it's the Krappy Kamera Competition - not the Krappy print competition.

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of international entries for the 2009 competition. We look forward to receiving entries from across the U.S. and abroad.

Call for Work

I represent a small group of artist located here in St. Louis. On Oct. 2 we are having a show at the Koken Art Factory. The title of the show is "The Golden Women" an expression of the feminine. Because Koken is a very large gallery I am looking for more artist to help fill the space as well.

Contact Paul Wilson, Granite Tears Images at granitetears@hotmail.com

VLAA Busines Edge seminars

VLAA CONTINUES "BUSINESS EDGE" SEMINAR SERIES FOR ARTISTS

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA)'s Business Edge seminar series for individual artists of all disciplines is continuing with these offerings:

CAREER PLANNING FOR ARTISTS
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What does success look like? This hands-on workshop will help artists examine their careers, both professionally and artistically.

GET ORGANIZED!
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For many creative people, organizing the business aspects of their artist endeavors can be a roadblock to financial success. Janine Adams, CPO(r) of Peace of Mind Organizing, will provide some concrete advice on simple organizing systems and will field questions about organizing challenges.

MARKETING & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Participants will learn how to market their art with the same intensity they use to create it. Jen Meyer, Washington University School of Art; Kate Poss, Circus Flora; and VLAA's Sue Greenberg will discuss promotional materials and help artists identify the right audience,
position themselves (including pricing), set priorities and stop procrastinating.

OCTOPUS ONLINE MARKETING
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Why an octopus? Because an octopus has tentacles - and lots of them. Bob Baker, author, indie musician and former music magazine editor, will explain how to wade into the deeper waters of social networking.

The seminars will be held in the Regional Arts Commission's building, 6128 Delmar, which is located across the street from the Pageant and just west of the Delmar MetroLink station. The advance registration fee is $10. Registration at the door will be $15. To register, download a form. For more information, call 314/863-6930.

VLAA helps artists and arts organizations with their legal and accounting problems and sponsors a variety of educational programs. VLAA receives financial support from the Regional Arts Commission; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
6128 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314/863-6930
Fax: 314/863-6932
www.vlaa.org

Scholarship Opportunities

World Nomads Scholarship
Travel Photography scholarship
http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships

Ad Club of St. Louis
Offered to juniors or seniors in Communications
www.adclubstlouis.org for details

The Freedom Forum/NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Program
Sports Journalism students
Visit Dean Carpenter’s office – SVER 126c – for details

Americans for the Arts/National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
Literary, Visual/Media, Performing arts
mwester@artusa.org

The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis – Internship Scholarship
Visit Dean Carpenter’s office – SVER 126c – for details
Tim Russert Scholarship – www.stlpressclub.org

Institute for Humane Studies-George Mason University
Scholarships/internships – Production and Journalism
www.TheIHS.org

Student Fulbrights
Graduate study in Europe & Eurasia
www.fulbrightonline.org for details

Webster University Scholarship Office
http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships.asp

Photo Safari: Saturday, 12 September 2009

Gunther Cartwright, our first Artist in Residence for the photo program and the May Gallery, will lead an “Industrial Photo Safari” on Saturday, September 12. He and the group will visit a site of the St. Louis Street Department, where there are a number of interesting objects to photography. The focus of the project is color, and it does not matter what camera you use or whether you use film or digital capture.

The site is at 1900 Sulpher Ave. in St. Louis city. Plan to arrive at 9:00.

Free (and not for credit), but limited to 12. Sign up on Bill Barrett's office door, Kirk House 107. Be sure to leave a phone number in the unlikely event that anything changes. (In order to have the best experience, be sure to take a copy of the suggestions and information.)