Casting Calls, Calls to Artists & Auditions

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Northwest

The NFCC Art Gallery in Madison, FL is sending out a call for entries for the upcoming Fall and Spring schedule. Interested applicants should send slides and CV to:

Lisa Frank
Fine Arts/Humanities
North Florida Community College
325 NW Turner Davis Drive
Madison, FL 32340
(850)973-1642

Panhandle

Northeast

All talent competing must abide by rules and guidelines. For more information, please contact Stage Aurora Theatrical Company at (904) 765-7372 or Mrs. Yvonne Morgan at (904) 418-0587.

City of Atlantic Beach Public Display Area
Atlantic Beach Public Arts Commission is looking for artists that would be interested in sharing their work with the City of Atlantic Beach. A spot in a public park has been reserved for a “rotating” art piece. The work must be able to withstand the beach elements. The artist is invited to place his/her work on loan, for a six-month period. At the end of the six-month period, the artist may sell or retrieve the work, or the City will find another location for it. There will be a plaque with information about the artists and a description of the work.

WHERE: City of Atlantic Beach
AMOUNT: The City will pay for shipping and handling up to $500
INFO: Please forward all inquiries to: ABPAC, 1970 Mipaula Court, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233;
or call (904) 247-1473

Community Art Bazaar at First Wednesday Art Walk Downtown
The First Wednesday Art Walk Downtown is a promotional device founded and maintained by Downtown Vision, Inc. with the stated intention to bridge our deep pool of creative talent, our dynamic and improving urban core with the Business Improvement District, and our citizenry.

The Community Art Bazaar functions as a grassroots art party introducing and exhibiting original art from local artists and artisans. The Community Art Bazaar also invites art businesses and organizations to participate in this event by setting up a presence at the party. Participation is always free and transactions that occur during the Art Walk are between the patron and the artist (no commissions). First Wednesday Art Walk is proud to present the Community Art Bazaar with sponsors Suddath, WJCT, Folio Weekly, and the Jacksonville Landing.

WHEN: Ongoing, the first Wednesday of every month
WHERE: The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville
INFO: Tony Allegretti, (904) 613-8460;tony@downtownjacksonville.org;www.downtownjacksonville.org

Art with a Heart
Would you like to be a visiting artist? Art With Heart for Children, a non-profit organization, provides an opportunity for children at Wolfson Children's Hospital to express themselves creatively in a supportive environment. Four days a week the "Art Lady & Art Cart" travel to patients rooms and set up a temporary studio. A monthly visiting artist series engages children in a special creative session. Artist’s supplies are provided.

WHEN: Ongoing, the second Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville
INFO: Lisa Ussery, (904) 543-9111;artheart@aol.com

100 Windows of Art
Downtown Vision has a program designed to enliven the streets of Downtown Jacksonville. 100 Windows of Art is an initiative that will bring the works of local artists to the heart of the city. Paintings, murals, and sculptures will be installed in street level windows and conspicuous venues downtown. All local artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration.

WHEN: Ongoing
INFO: Tony Allegretti, (904) 634-0303 x. 228;tony@downtownjacksonville.org;www.downtownjacksonville.org

North Central

Central

Volunteers-Outreach in the Community

AUDITION NOTICE

Playwrights' Round Table Announces Auditions for Upcoming Fringe Show

Playwrights' Round Table will hold auditions for its upcoming Orlando International Fringe Festival show, Who Murdered Winthrop Carlson: A Choose Your Own (Mis)Adventure Mystery, on Saturday, Feb. 27th from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Auditions will be held at the Seminole County Library in Casselberry, at 215 N. Oxford Road (three lights east of US 17-92 on SR436, then one block north). Callbacks will be held Sunday Feb. 28th.

The play is a comedic take on the Choose Your Own Adventure series of books, but in this case, the audience gets to choose the path of the story. There are multiple paths and endings of the story, and it will be a different show every night.

We are seeking 9 energetic and quick-on-their-feet actors for the following roles:

Edward Reynolds (20s-40s), a film noir detective caught in the Internet age. Deadpan, funny, likes his women and clever wordplay in equal measure

Winthrop Carlson (40s-60s), a wealthy Long Island advertising exec who guesses correctly that someone is out to kill him

Dr. Robert (20s-30), smooth-talking physician with an eye for the ladies, particularly ones with inheritances

Crayford (20s), Winthrop's nephew, nervous, jittery, heir to the business

Malone, (30s-50s), a police detective who's seen one too many cop shows, tends to refer to other cops as "Columbo"

Beverly, (20s-30s), Winthrop's young bombshell wife, accent on the bombshell

Danielle, (20s-30s), Winthrop's niece and Crayford's sister, the girl next door with a heart as pure as this week's stock numbers

Helga, (20s-30s), Winthrop's German French maid (German accent required)

Cop/Choosemaster, any age, either gender, presents audience with choice of next path of show; think Alistair Cook in Masterpiece Theatre


No appointment is necessary to audition. Actors are asked to sign in upon arrival and will be seen in that order. Please bring a headshot and resume and dress comfortably, as some movement may be required. A one-minute comic monologue is requested but not required. Actors will read from the script and may do some light improv. Who Murdered Winthrop Carlson: A Choose Your Own (Mis)Adventure Mystery is written by David Strauss and will be directed by Chuck Dent. Performers will receive compensation in comp tickets and possible pay on a "cut of the door" arrangement. The play will receive 7 performances during the 2010 Orlando International Fringe Festival, May 20-31 at Loch Haven Park in Orlando, and will be presented in the Blue Venue

ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UCF ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR
PLAYFEST ­ THE HARRIETT LAKE FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS - 2010
 
PlayFest Run Dates:  April 2-11, 2010
 

Auditions for PlayFest: The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF.  Seeking Equity and Non-Equity. Workshop roles paid. Please prepare two contrasting monologues. 3 minutes total. Auditions will be held at the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, Florida, 32803 on Sunday, February 21st from 12-4pm and Monday, February 22nd from 3-6pm.  No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome!

For questions or more information, please contact the OST Company Manager,
Melissa Mason at melissam@orlandoshakes.org or at 407-447-1700 x 210 during
business hours.

FilmSlam
Originally a project of University of Central Florida's Downtown Media Arts Center, Enzian Theater became the home of FilmSlam when DMAC closed in 2006. Now in its fourth year at Enzian, FilmSlam continues to be a popular outlet for indie and student filmmakers throughout the State of Florida.
FilmSlam will usually be held on the second Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM at Enzian Theater.
BELOW ARE THE DATES FOR 2010:
January 10
February 21
March 14
April – No Event
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
How to Enter FilmSlam
Download the FilmSlam Entry Form for complete details!
Questions? E-mail John for answers.
ELIGIBILITY
Entries submitted for review must be on 1/2" VHS or DVD (screeners may be picked up in person at each month's FilmSlam).
Entry formats exhibited at the FilmSlam include: 1/2" VHS and DVD. Submission copies will also serve as the screener copies unless the filmmaker specifically requests a change.
All films must have a total running time of less than 25 minutes.
Films may only screen in ONE FilmSlam in 2010. Films selected for the FilmSlam are still eligible to enter the Florida Film Festival.
Films not selected for one month's FilmSlam will be held and considered for the next month unless otherwise requested by the filmmaker.
Monthly FilmSlam audience winners that are 10 minutes or less in length are guaranteed a spot in the 2010 Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase. FilmSlam winners longer than 10 minutes will be programmed at the discretion of the Brouhaha selection committee.
ENTRY FEE
Entry into the FilmSlam is FREE (and open only) to all Florida Filmmakers. There is a $5.00 admission fee to the monthly screenings so that the filmmakers do not have to pay an entry fee! Tell your friends to come support indie film!
DEADLINE
Early entry is strongly encouraged. Submissions must be received by the FIRST OF THE MONTH in order to be considered for that month's event - NO EXCEPTIONS! A well-written, 25-word synopsis of the basic plot and premise of the work(s) is required with each entry. If available, b/w and color promotional stills should be sent or e-mailed to John.
SCHEDULING
Works are scheduled at the discretion of Enzian Theater and the FilmSlam programmers. Enzian retains the right to make changes to the published schedule at any time and for any reason.
SHIPPING
Shipping and postage costs for videos/DVDs and any support material to and from the FilmSlam will be paid by the filmmaker. FilmSlam will not accept COD shipments. Submissions may be addressed to:
FilmSlam c/o Enzian Theater
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, Florida 32751

Celebrating Black Artists & Culture Call for Artists
The Osceola Center for the Arts is seeking artist submissions for the February 2010 juried art show, 'Celebrating Black Artists & Culture'. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 22, 2010. This event is open to African-American artists and all artists who have created work reflecting the celebration of African-American Culture in conjunction with Nation Black History Month. Accepted works will hang in the Center gallery and lobby area from February 1-24, 2010 with an opening reception and awards ceremony on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 6-8pm. The reception is free and open to the public. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be handed out the night of the reception and prize money determined based on the number of submissions and/or sponsors donations. Jury fee is $10 per piece of artwork submitted. Applications can be found on the Center website at www.ocfta.com under the Visual Arts tab.
The Center is located just east of the Florida Turnpike exit 244 on Hwy 192
between Kissimmee and St. Cloud. Call 407-846-6257 or visit www.ocfta.com for more information.

Applications Invited for Florida’s Best Young
Musical Talent to Compete for $5,000 in Prize Money

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, in partnership with the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, is seeking applicants to compete in the 17th Annual Young Artist Competition on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Rollins College. This competition annually draws outstanding high school students from all across the state of Florida and produces winners who go on to study at such prestigious schools as The Juilliard School and Northwestern University. Many continue on to lead successful music careers.

This competition, generously sponsored by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, is open to students in grades 9 through 12 who are Florida residents or attend school in Florida. Students compete in one of four categories: piano, strings, brass/woodwinds, or vocals. Prizes are awarded in both the preliminary and finalist rounds for a total of $5,000, one of the largest combined prize winnings in the state.

Preliminary rounds for all four categories begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, in Keene Hall, located on the Rollins College campus. “This competition gives students an exciting opportunity to compete with other musicians in the state before judges who are well known in their field,” says Bach Festival Society Executive Director Betsy Gwinn. Each category is judged by professionals who regularly adjudicate competitions, and many are college professors.

Finalists from the competition perform in a recital that is free and open to the public at 3 p.m. in the John M. Tiedtke Concert Hall, within Keene Hall on the Rollins College Campus. “This competition attracts the best student talent from all over the State of Florida. The chance to hear these up-and-coming artists for free is an opportunity not to be missed,” says John Sinclair, Artistic Director of the Bach Festival Society.

To submit an application or for more information regarding the Young Artist Competition, download the information and entry forms from www.bachfestivalflorida.org or call the Bach Festival Society at 407.646.2182.

Performance Information
What: Young Artist Competition Finalist Recital
Where: Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 3 p.m.
Tickets: Free and open to the public

2010 Mount Dora Arts Festival
There is nothing like the thrill of opening day at the Mount Dora Arts Festival. The stunning collection of fine art work exhibited at the Mount Dora Arts Festival, February 6th & 7th, 2010 will delight the most sophisticated, fine arts patrons.

The 35th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival is evidence that our community welcomes', supports and values the arts and the gifted artists that participate, which is due to the consistent quality of artwork exhibited for sale at the Mount Dora Arts Festival. Our Arts Festival is ranked in the top 100 of Arts Festivals in the Nation, and this years' event will be even more special. Mount Dora is celebrating its 100th Birthday, January 1, 2010 along with our 35th Arts Festival year we will be celebrating in style. Please don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity to display and sell your Fine Art.

Apply Online Today!
log on to www.zapplication.org

Voices of Valencia Needs Singers for CD Recording

Voices of Valencia, a nonprofessional community/student choral ensemble of Valencia Community College, will be recording The Best of Voices of Valencia CD this summer.

The group would like to invite community members and Valencia students, faculty, staff and alumni to come out and sing some of the songs from Voices of Valencia’s past season and to participate in the recording. Anyone can join the group and no auditions are required.

The group meets Tuesday evenings on Valencia's East Campus, located at 701 North Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando.

Anyone interested in joining Voices of Valencia must register for the Valencia course, MUN 1311, CRN # 31426. The course costs $77.83 for Florida residents. Seniors over age 59 and dual-enrollment students can join for free. Participants will receive one hour of college credit for being in the ensemble.

For more information about Voices of Valencia or to join, please contact Mr. James Jones at james@rightnote.com or 407-230-6100, or visit www.voicesofvalencia.com.

WINTER PARK Boat parade and festival of lights cancelled
Volunteers Sought to Organize the 2009 Event

WINTER PARK, Fla. an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner (November 20, 2008) – Winter Park’s newest holiday tradition, the Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights, will not take place this year. In what would be the fifth year of the event, there was a lack of financial resources and volunteers needed to host the event.

The Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights is an annual charitable event to raise funds for the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and to provide a unique lakeside lighted parade for residents and visitors along the Winter Park chain of lakes.

Volunteers are needed to take leadership roles for the 2009 event and are requested to contact Debbie Komanski at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens by calling 407-647-6294.

About the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens:
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Donations to the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens support exhibitions, educational programs, and numerous special lectures and events as well as the restoration and conservation the art collection, the care and enhancement of the gardens and the historic buildings.

For information regarding upcoming event in the City of Winter Park, please visit the official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org.

Art Donations Needed
Midway Elementary School of the Arts in Sanford
We are a local Title 1 school that is in the process of building a new school facility in our area. We are an arts magnet school who is studying the kenetic sculpture process, similar to the Tim Prentice work that is located in the UCF atrium of the student union. I'm interested in finding out how to get some art donated to our new building, or to get in touch with an artist who might help our kids create their own kinetic sculpture for our atrium.
Rachel English
Midway Elementary
407-320-5938

Artists Needed...
Artists are needed for the Mt. Dora at Night events, held the 3rd Friday each month, 6 - 9 p.m. Prizes awarded. Call Clara at Em'z on Fifth, 352-735-4451

Artists Needed...
The Artist's Cottage, a new shop in Mt. Dora is looking for artisans. Contact Doris Staley, 352-787-6734.

Volunteer at Orlando Shakes
If you enjoy the arts, love spending time with friends old and new, and look forward to seeing the best in professional theater; volunteering with Orlando Shakes may be just for you. In addition to the satisfaction of knowing they've helped bring quality theatrical experiences to thousands of Central Florida residents, volunteers also earn free tickets.

If you're interested in stepping it up a notch, you can join the Guild of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, a membership group dedicated to the support and promotion of the Theater. Guild members work primarily in the concessions area and membership includes a variety of benefits including insight into coming productions, invitations to dress rehearsals, seasonal social gatherings and monthly membership meetings.

If you are interested primarily in selling concessions or joining the Guild, contact Cindy Reemsnyder, Volunteer Co-coordinator at 407-447-1700 ext. 226 or guild@orlandoshakes.org.

A volunteer orientation will take place on Saturday, September 6 from noon until 1:30 p.m. The event will include an overview of policies and procedures, a tour of the theater and some customer service training and role-playing. Refreshments will be provided. For more information regarding other volunteer opportunities, or to RSVP for the orientation, contact John Ryan, Volunteer Co-coordinator at 407-447-1700 ext. 264 or johnr@orlandoshakes.org.

POLASEK MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS: The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens seeks volunteers to greet visitors and to give tours during regular Museum hours. Featuring the works and collection of internationally known sculptor, Albin Polasek, the Museum features three Galleries, Polasek’s home, a Chapel and picturesque Gardens on Lake Osceola. Training is provided and hours are flexible. The Museum is located at 633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park. Call 407-647-6294 for volunteer opportunities or visit www.polasek.org for further museum information.

Claire Ponsonby
Director of Museum Operations
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789
407-647-6294 fax: 407-647-0410 www.polasek.org

Call to Artists
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board of the City of Orlando and the Rosemont Community Center are seeking artists to create two murals (approximately 8’ high by 11’ wide each) for the Rosemont Community Centers Multi Purpose Room. The theme for this piece will be families with a secondary theme, nature. The artist will submit a proposal to:

Paul Wenzel
Public Art Coordinator
City of Orlando
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-4990
407-246-4279
Paul.Wenzel@cityoforlando.net

If selected this piece will be transformed into the mosaic by a mosaic fabricator.
Please send to the above address:
5 slides of current work/C.D., Resume, Artist Statement, Proposal

The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) Associates are seeking local artists to participate in the 1st Thursdays themed art events. Showcase your art as part of the biggest event to hit Orlando's cultural corridor. Complete the Call for Artists' application, which can be downloaded at www.OMArt.org, and return with entry fee to the OMA by 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance.

Gulf Coast

The Song-Making Competition at Tre Amici is back!

Wednesday, March 10 - 7pm - Tre Amici (1907 N 19th St, Ybor City)

This week we are hosting a song making competition. 
Arrive by 7:15pm
Sign up in teams of 2-5 people. 
We will post the criteria for round one and teams will have 15-20 minutes to collaborate, write and rehearse the song.
7:30 we will present the contestants for round 1. 
Round two will follow, new song, new criteria.
Round 2 will present at 8:30pm. 
Prizes will be awarded for highest combined score from rounds 1 and 2 as well as most original song concept, best use of all team members, best delivery/stage presence and most creative use of musical instruments.
No experience necessary but a creative mind and sense of humor is a must.

Contact amisallee@gmail.com for more information

Last Minute Art Submission Deadline - Mention 'Artists and Writers Group' and get 50% Off Submission Fee!

The Artists & Writers Group
Rain Barrel Project
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10am-3pm

What we’re up to: We’re looking for Volunteer Artists to paint rain barrels as a fundraiser to benefit Community Stepping Stones. CCS is a community-based art project in Sulphur Springs for at risk kids ages 5-15 under the direction of artist and educator Ed Ross. They have recently moved into their new digs at Mann Wagnon Park on the Hillsborough River near the Springs Theater in Tampa. The painted will be sold at Ybor’s Saturday Farmers Market or auctioned to the highest bidders.

What we Need:  10 or 12 artists to design and decorate a rain barrel. It can be done individually or as a group collaborative effort. You decide. Bring enthusiasm and humor—this will be a lot of fun for a great group of kids.

What we Have:  The Artists and Writers Group, Inc. will supply the rain barrels, acrylic paint and brushes, and BYOB-bring your own brushes, paints and spray paint if you have special colors that you wish to use.

When:  Saturday, March 13, 10am-2pm

Where:  Mann Wagnon Park, 1101 River Cove Street, Tampa 33604

From I-275, the park is between Sligh Ave and Bird Street exits. If exiting at Sligh, turn right to Nebraska. Turn left and head north on Nebraska, cross the river and take a right on Sitka just past the old Harbour Club, then your next right in front of the Springs Theater on to River Cove St. Continue to Mann Wagnon Park on the right side of the street.

Contact:  Carolyn Kossar, 813-253-7674 or David Audet 323-7830.

*Bring a brown bag lunch. We’ll bring dessert!

YOUNG DRAMATISTS' PROJECT (YDP '10)
JUNE 3-13, 2010

The Gorilla Theatre's Young Dramatists' Project (YDP) is a playwriting competition open to all middle and high school students in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. There is no entry fee and no restrictions on theme or content. Now in its tenth year, YDP is the only Tampa Bay area event that offers full-scale, professional productions of teens' works.

The world premiere of this year's winning plays will take place June 2-13, 2010, as the official close of the Gorilla Theatre's 2009-2010 season.

Winning playwrights attend a three-session writing workshop and receive ongoing mentoring by Dramaturge and YDP Artistic Director James Rayfield, in preparation for their debut production. Also, each is awarded a royalty of $250 for each produced play, a professional, ten-performance production, and paid membership into the Dramatists' Guild (the professional association of playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists).

Even if you don't win, you get a reward! All valid entrants receive free tickets to see the show.

So, please read the submission guidelines very carefully to make sure you are eligible and that your play will be suitable, and then get writing! The deadline for entries is February 15, 2009.

Questions? Contact James Rayfield, YDP Artistic Director, 813-690-5484 matt.jim@verizon.net

Want to support the Gorilla Theatre, have fun, and save money?
There are just three weeks until AN OAK TREE opens - just enough time to decide which performance you want to see, and to make a reservation. If you'd rather save your money, support the Gorilla Theatre, and see the show for free, you might consider ushering for one of the performances.

Here's the ushering info you need:

Ushers arrive one hour before show time and their duties include greeting people, helping them find parking spaces, and showing them the way to the restroom. Once the show starts, your duties are over and you're free to enjoy yourself. You only have to commit to one performance and you can volunteer by yourself or with a friend.

Call Bridget at 813-354-0550 to schedule.

East Coast

Sands Theater Center
Audition Notice

There are a couple of changes in this audition notice. Please pay particular attention to the auditions for Grease. We have moved the dates up into December so that we can be cast before the beginning of the year. Music and dance rehearsals will begin in January. We want to be ready to add the book beginning in February. This show is going to be heavily dependent on these two elements and we want plenty of time to develop them.

Also, we have been experiencing rather poor turn-outs for our auditions this year. If you have any insights as to why you think this is, we'd love to hear from you. We want the audition process to be as fulfilling as possible so please, be brutally honest and reply via my e-mail below.

Please read through the opportunities we are posting at this time and consider auditioning. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at the enclosed e-mail address (clark@sandstheatercenter.com) and I will reply as soon as possible.

Moon Over Buffalo
Directed by Darlene Stewart

Charlotte and George Hay, an acting couple not exactly the Lunts, are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac "revised, one nostril version" and Noel Coward's Private Lives. This backstage farce by the author of Lend Me a Tenor brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway co-starring with Philip Bosco as her megalomanic, drunken husband and leading man. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles in The Scarlet Pimpernel epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte appear or run off with their agent? Will George be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures, in this valentine to Theatre Hams everywhere.

Auditions: March 14th & 15th at 7pm, location TBD. Please come prepared to read from the script.

Performances: May 14, 15, 16*, 20, 21, 22, 23*, 28, 29, 30*

2 Males 40-55
2 Males 25-30
2 Females 40-55
2 Females 25-30

ALSO!!
Additional Opportunities
In addition watch for casting calls for "Wiley and the Hairy Man" as well as the 2010 Deland Theater Festival.

Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of some volunteers to help with set construction and painting. If you would be willing, please send availability and contact info to clark@sandstheatercenter.com.

Volunteers Needed
Jump on Board
Calling all Volunteers! Are you interested in helping in the Box Office, as an usher, helping on sets, or props? Come on down and find out about the amazing benifts of helping your local theater. For more information you can call 386-736-7456 or e-mail us info@sandstheatercenter.com

Southeast & Keys

Crime Fiction is a Miami Tradition Write your own alongside one of Miami’s best: Carolina Garcia-Aguilera   Wednesday, May 5- Friday, May 7, 2010 6 to 9 p.m.   Discuss the do’s and don’ts of whodonits with a small group of writers, and get feedback on your work from award-winning author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera.   Writers Institute Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus Downtown Miami    $225 includes lunch each day. For more information and to register, please visit www.flcenterlitarts.com or call 305.237.3023.

“Distracted”
-Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT in Florida
-Caldwell Theatre Company, Boca Raton, FL
-LOA ($578 minimum weekly salary)
-Artistic Director/Stage Director: Clive Cholerton

Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Caldwell Theatre Company
Count de Hoernle Theatre
7901 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL

For an appointment, e-mail Patricia, with “AUDITION” and Equity status in subject line at patricia@caldwelltheatre.com and include your contact phone number in body of e-mail OR call (561) 995-2324.  E-mail contact is preferred.  Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits, but appointments are strongly suggested.

Please prepare one two-minute contemporary monologue.  No sides available.

Please bring TWO sets of your stapled-together picture and resume.

Theatre states, “We strongly encourage South Florida actors to attend.”
Roles are available unless otherwise stated, and Equity contracts remain available.

“Distracted” by Lisa Loomer
1st rehearsal: March 22, 2010.  Runs April 11 – May 16, 2010

Jesse: Male.  9 years old.  Funny, wild, sweet, angry, with a mouth on him.  Mostly done as an off-stage voice.

Dr. Waller/Mrs. Holly/Nurse.  Female.  African American.  Mid 30’s to Mid 40’s.  Must be an actor that can easily portray multiple characters.  Command of accents is a must.

Vera/Waitress: Female.  A neighbor with no people skills as well as a ditsy waitress.

Natalie: Female.  Late teens.   A cutter.  Kind teenager with lots of issues.

The following four roles are cast.  Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.
Mama: Female.  Early to Mid 40’s.  Smart, warm, wry, positive, dedicated but distractable.  (CAST)

Dad: Male.  Early to Mid 40’s.  A guy’s guy.  Working class background.  Designs car crashes.  (CAST)

Dr. Daniel Broder/Dr. Jinks/Dr. Karnes/Actor with ADD: Male.  Late 30’s to Early 40’s.  Must be an actor that can easily portray multiple characters.  Command of accents is a must. (CAST)

Dr. Zavala/Carolyn/Sherry.  Female.  Must play a well-off mother who wants the best for her child as well as an anxious psychologist. (CAST)

Theater’s statement: “Caldwell Theatre Company does not believe in discrimination based on color, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disabilities, gender, or otherwise.  All performers, including those of color, seniors, women, and performers with disabilities, are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration.”

 
Box Office/Membership Coordinator:
This position is a vital part of the festival crew and is responsible for but not limited to pre-event ticket sales, order processing, on-site box office sales and management,  supervision of box office staff, membership sales and services and a variety of administrative duties.  Pay is $525 per week.  Send resumes to: brittany@mglff.com
 
Program & Hospitality Coordinator:
This individual has the opportunity to join the programming staff as they prepare for 10 days of film, panels, events and guests. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, film solicitation, processing submissions, data-entry as well as arranging travel and hospitality logistics for the 100+ guests that attend the film festival, including booking flights, reserving hotel nights, and insuring airport pick-up for incoming guests. Pay is $525 per week.  Send resumes to: kareem@mglff.com

Call to Artists "Pictures from the Heart"
A Valentine's Day Exhibit
Exhibition run dates:February 02 - February 26, 2010
Intake date:January 30th @ 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Gallery Reception:Saturday, February 6th @ 7 - 9:30pm
Location:Art Expressions Gallery

Theme and Specifications: The subject matter need only represent the artist's interpretation of what love is, or the impact love has. Artists must interpret the Valentine's theme in their own way. The media and style of art is completely open. The only restriction is size. No dimension can be larger than 36 inches. Exhibit is open to all artists as long as it is an original work created during the last two years and has not been exhibited in a previous Art Expressions exhibition. You may enter up to 3 pieces and must be framed and wired for hanging. No saw-toothed hangers are allowed. Photography, sculpture, ceramics and three-dimensional works are encouraged.
For more information, fee and detail, call 954-537-9000 or Download form here>>>Call for Entries

Miami Children’s Chorus Mid-Season Auditions
Beginning and Intermediate Levels Only
Ages 8 and up

Children who sing in choruses do better in school and have higher success skills, according to the 2009 “Chorus Impact” study, released last June. The study surveyed educators nationwide and found that 88% think that singing in a choir can improve a child’s overall academic performance. The benefits cited included greater memory skills, enhanced self-confidence, and improved language and math skills. Compared to parents whose children do not sing in choirs, chorus parents by a substantial margin reported better grades and study habits. Additionally, the majority of chorus parents reported improvements in their child’s problem-solving ability, creativity, focus, self-discipline and punctuality.

Parents now have an opportunity to enroll their child in Miami Children’s Chorus, which is holding auditions for beginning and intermediate chorus in December.
Auditions are by appointment only; call the office at 305.662.7494 or download an audition form from http://www.miamichildrenschorus.org/ and fax it to 305.662.7495.

Miami Children’s Chorus offers high quality vocal music instruction to youth in Miami. Chorus members have the opportunity to sing in concerts, private performances, community events, and with Florida Grand Opera. In a survey of Miami Children’s Chorus parents, 41% of parents reported their children got better grades as a result of being in MCC, and 75% reported that their child had improved social skills. 96% said that overall, participation in MCC had positively affected their child.

Miami Children’s Chorus
Singing helps kids succeed
Make an audition appointment today

In addition to developing musical skills, parents reported their children were more responsible, more disciplined, more self-confident, and worked better with others. “He has seen first hand the importance of teamwork and hard work,” said one parent. Another said their child “now understands (the) relationship between dedication and results.” Parents also reported their children have become more responsible, more focused, more sociable, and more confident. And, it should be added, they have fun singing in the Chorus.

Visit http://www.miamichildrenschorus.org/ to download an audition form and to learn more about the positive benefits that come from singing in a chorus.

To audition:
Call Theresa Haft, Business Manager
305-662-7494
thaft@miamichildrenschorus.org
No walk-in auditions, parents must make an appointment

Auditions and Rehearsals are held at:
Riviera Presbyterian Church
5275 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143

Rehearsal times:
Beginning: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM during the school year
Intermediate: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-8:00PM during the school year

Half-year tuition:
Beginning: $150
Intermediate: $250
Annual registration fee (all choruses): $50

Attention ALL Artists!

CALL TO ENTER

MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY
Open to all craft media focusing on the theme of fun, wild ‘n wacky teapots, sugar & creamers, tea cups, sandwich plates, spoons, forks, knives and cake platters. The crazier the better!
Exhibition Dates: March 2-16, 2010
Deadline: January 20, 2010.
To enter or for more information, visit armoryart.org.

Audition Notice
Coral Ridge Concert Choir
Dr. John L. Wilson, Director

This season includles:

Handel's Messiah, December 4
Many Moods of Christmas, Dec 18 & 19
Pops Concert, Jan 29
Stars & Stripes Concert, Feb 19 & 20
Mendelssohn's Elijah, March 20

All concerts will be performed at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N. Federal Hwy in Ft. Lauderdale.

The choir will be accompanied by professional instrumentalists, was well as pipe organ, piano and harpsichord.

Singers with choral experience, please call 954-334-5175 or email jwilson@crpc.org for further information and to schedule an audition

OPPORTUNITIES:

Become a BAC Resident Artist!
Studio Space is available at BAC. BAC is one of the most recognizable organizations in Wynwood. We are currently seeking studio applications for the Juried Artist program. Artist studios are awarded to artists who are dedicated to their own artistic development and interested in being a part of this dynamic arts facility. Deadline for applications is the 1st of every month.
For details of application process, please see: Artist Application

 

Become a BAC Associate Artist!
Associate Artists are non-tenant, juried in BAC Artists.
As a BAC Associate Artist you will receive a 50% discount off of the utilization of the BAC Print Room and Dark Room facilities (48 hour reservation required), and you will have the ability to submit proposals for all BAC juried exhibitions.

 

Bakehouse Art Complex applications are evaluated the first week of every month. A select committee of three jurors comprised of various art professionals in the community will review applications. The Associate Artist dues are $100.00 / year. Please contact the Administrative Offices for more information on becoming an Associate BAC Artist.

 

VOLUNTEER:

The BAC is currently seeking talented individuals to contribute their time in a creative environment.
Ongoing needs and committees include:

• Graphic Design

• Membership

• Fundraising

• Advertising

• Development

• & More!

For more information or to register as a volunteer, contact Lauren Wagner at 305.576.2828

BAKEHOUSE ART COMPLEX
561 NW 32nd STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
305.576.2828
www.bacfl.org

PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO USHER
Palm Beach Community College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be ushers during the 2009/10 season. Ages 16 and up are welcome! Training is required. Please call 561-207-5903 to sign up for one of our fall training sessions - Nov 18 at 10 a.m. Further information can be found on line at www.pbcc.edu/eisseycampustheatre.xml under Volunteers.

Attention Professional Artists
ArtCenter/ South Florida is accepting applications for its Artist-in-Residence Program

ArtCenter/ South Florida, established in 1984, is an access point for artists, curators, and visitors alike. Lincoln Road affords the ArtCenter and all of its programs a high level of visibility; however, it is the community involvement and the integrity of ArtCenter's programming that qualifies the ACSF as a major cultural institution.

Best known for its three-year juried artist residency program, the ArtCenter also provides affordable and accessible studios for working artists seeking short-term residencies for project based work or seasonal use.

ArtCenter accepts applications year round from professional artists interested in the juried 3-6 month residency program. No deadlines to worry about. Become a part of the ArtCenter's 25-year tradition of cultural excellence in serving artists and the community.

Benefits for artists-in-residence include: publicly accessible, secure and affordable workspaces; exclusive exhibition opportunities; professional development programs and services; free access to Print and Dark Rooms; and membership in an organization with a 25-year history of cultural excellence and serving South Florida’s artists, residents and visitors.

Please see ArtCenter's website, www.artcentersf.org for submission guidelines and a complete application for the 3-6 Month Artist-in-Residence Program, or email the Director of Exhibitions at jarnette@artcentersf.org for further details on how to apply.

ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery
800 Lincoln Road @ Meridian
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.538.7887
email@artcentersf.org
www.artcentersf.or

Organist Needed

1st Church of Christ Scientist in Stuart

Sunday mornings only. Possible Wednesdays.

Accompany Soloist. 8:45 a.m. to begin practice

10:00 a.m. Service

Contact Lillian Meyer Email Lillian.Meyer08@gmail.com or 772.781.2406

Substitute Soloist Needed

1st Church of Christ Scientist in Stuart

Sunday mornings only 8:45 Practice 10:00 a.m. Service

Contact Lillian Meyer Email Lillian.Meyer08@gmail.com or 772.781.2406

Calling All Volunteers...
The Armory Art Center is seeking a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help us in a variety of ways. If you are an enthusiastic supporter of the Armory and have some time to give, please click the link below which will take you to the Armory's Volunteer Form. Once submitted you will be informed of a kick-off meeting in March where we will discuss the opportunities in detail. Come and enjoy some refreshments and the camaraderie of other Armory Family members who share in your vision of the Armory's future.
Volunteer Form

The South Florida Lambda Chorale
Building Bridges of Understanding Through Music
Sing With Us!
Lesbian/Gay/Straight
Auditions: 7:15 pm Wednesdays
Sunshine Cathedral (MCC)
1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
Call:866-WE-SING-4-U
www.lambadachorale.co

CHILDRENS THEATRE CLUB seeks Hand Puppet Performing Scripts, no more than 15 minutes different story subjects. for presentation in Childrens Hospital and Childrens Facilities to entertain those children in need.
Kindly call 561 - 734 - 4527 or write to this E mail: THEATRE-TRAVEL-NEWS.1@JUNO.COM

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Seeks Student Artwork for Exhibition
All public and private school teachers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to exhibit student artwork on a monthly basis during the school year at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s newly renovated student exhibition space with state-of-the-art display system. Applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis and exhibition slots are limited.
For an application and more information, please call (954) 921-3274, ext. 254

In Harmony is looking for singers!
We meet on Monday's in Ft. Lauderdale for weekly rehearsals. We are open to all backgrounds and musical abilities - come and check us out! Join the fun! Make a difference in your world!
Visit at www.inharmonyproductions.org
Call 954-717-9494 for more information and to arrange to join us.

Talent coordinator is recruiting talent , Singers, Duets, Story Tellers, Ballroom Dancers, Musicians for our Show Time Events offered to the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach ALZHEIMERS CARE CENTERS. Contact me and tell me what program you have and time you can offer to these much needed patients, who would love having you . Great way to practice a new show, get audience participation 561 - 734 - 4527 or E-Mail me coffeehousepress@juno.com

Director needed for High School ACTSHOP presentation of THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
If you can handle Two actors in this memorable Script Concert Reading play by William Sydney Porter also known as O. Henry contact immediately Boynton Beach, Fl
Call 561- 734 -7263or E Mail Coffeehousepress@Juno.com

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Has Ongoing Volunteer Orientation Sessions
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood holds an ongoing volunteer orientation session the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at its office, located at 1650 Harrison St. The Center is currently seeking volunteers for its galleries, theater and special events.
More than 30 volunteer positions are available, including concierge, teaching and artist assistants, VIP attendants, ushers, and gallery monitors. Some of these positions follow a schedule, while others are more flexible or can be done from home.
Here’s your opportunity to be a part of the team who helps make the Center one of only five major cultural institutions in Broward County out of a total of 554 cultural non-profits.
For more information, please call (954) 921-3274.

Call to Artists
Art Expressions is looking for artists to show in the gallery and for multiple events during the year. Artists interested in showing - NOW is the time to contact us. Please contact Francisco at francisco@artexpressions.tk or call the gallery, 954.527.7700

Miami Art Lab is currently accepting submissions from contemporary artists. Digital images on CD or hard copies are preferred. Please include a bio or CV and any other info you would like reviewed to: Miami Art Lab, ATTN Erik Lopez, 3117 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Hollywood, Florida City Hall
The City of Hollywood’s Artwork Selection Committee invites Florida Artists to apply for participation in an ongoing series of exhibitions at Hollywood City Hall.
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, 33020
INFO: City Manager’s Office, (954) 921-3283 Or for applications, write to: Artwork Selection Committee, City of Hollywood, Room 419, PO Box 229045, Hollywood, Florida 33202

The White Street Healing Arts Center invites Keys artists to submit their work as part of the monthly Walk on White exhibition. Present your work in their beautiful space and enjoy the support of the visual and healing arts communities while doing so. Please call 292 7222 for more information and submission guidelines.

Artists and crafts people -- find out how to participate in the nightly sunset celebration at Mallory Square in Key West by visiting www.sunsetcelebration.org or calling 305-292-7700.

Artists are invited to submit work for the new Florida Keys permanent collection of locally inspired art for the Leslie E. Tassell Medical Arts Building at Mariners Hospital. Interested artists can write Joe Harris at 97802 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 or visit www.fkcollection.org for more information.

City of Key West Art in Public Places Board seeks artists & jurors for public art projects. Artists may propose murals, ceramics, sculptures, performance art, landscape architecture, or other work. Jurors may be arts professionals without potential for financial gain. Jay Gewin, AIPP Board, P.O. Box 1409, Key West, FL 33041, 305-809-3844, jgewin@keywestcity.com.

Call for volunteers
Palm Beach Dramaworks 561-514-4042

Historical Museum Seeks Miami Beach Artifacts
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is seeking artifacts to be displayed in its upcoming exhibition, Miami Beach: America’s Tropical Resort. Opening June 23, the exhibition will tell the story of Miami Beach and its transformation from a mangrove-covered sandbar in 1910 into a world-famous tourist destination.

“We’re interested in objects significant to Miami Beach’s early history, its movies, television and radio shows, transportation, PR and advertising, hotel and architecture, entertainers and celebrities, recreation and service industry workers. Our community's perspective on Miami Beach's tourism history is central to this exhibition,” says curator Dr. Joanne Hyppolite.

The museum seeks a wide range of artifacts, including early airline, train and boat tickets, newspaper and magazine advertisements and articles, travel brochures and posters, celebrity photographs, restaurant menus, hotel staff uniforms and badges, hotel furnishings, home movies and television commercials from 1910-1970.

Miami Beach-related artifacts may be donated or loaned to the museum. Generous donations are tax deductible and help fulfill the museum’s mission to preserve South Florida’s history. If you have items that reflect stories and events related to the history of Miami Beach, please call Dr. Joanne Hyppolite at 305.375.1492 or email researcher@historical-museum.org.

Southwest

SCF Music Program Holds Scholarship Auditions April 24

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program will hold scholarship auditions for vocal and instrumental students planning to enroll in the 2010-2011 academic year at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24, in the Music and Theatre Building at SCF Bradenton, 5480 26th St. West.

Students also will learn more about the Music Program and tour the new state-of-the-art facility equipped with acoustics, movable risers, classrooms, studios, offices and practice rooms with digital keyboards and interactive technology.

SCF’s Music Program offers opportunities for student musicians to participate in ensembles, choir and orchestra performances. The music faculty includes more than 30 leading professional musicians and music educators. Additionally, local, national and international performers frequently present recitals and master classes.

All full-time students planning to enroll at SCF in Fall 2010 are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

For more information about audition requirements and to schedule an audition, call 941-752-5351 or visit scf.edu/music. Maps and directions are online at scf.edu/maps.

SHOOTING THE BLUEWAY PHOTO CONTEST LAUNCHES

Take a photo along the Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak trail and enter the third annual contest, Shooting the Blueway. Lee County Parks & Recreation is now welcoming entries, and prizes will be awarded at the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival in November.

There are three categories in which photographers can compete:

• Paddlers on the trail: people enjoying the trail, waterways and outdoors along the 190-mile Calusa Blueway, which meanders throughout Lee County along the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.

• Nature photography: Flora, fauna, landscapes and more.

• Signs on the blueway: Calusa Blueway markers, access points, fun spots and more.

Prizes for top category winners will come from ABC Framing, a mobile-framing business that is the contest’s sponsor. Winners will receive an enlarged, matted and framed version of their photo.

Winning entries might be published in magazines, newspapers and online publications.

Selected entries may be featured on several Web sites, including the blueway site, www.calusablueway.com, the festival site, www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com or Lee County Parks & Recreation’s site, www.leeparks.org.

Winners and runners-up will be recognized on the final Saturday of the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, which runs Oct. 29 – Nov. 7 throughout Lee County.

There is no entry fee. Submissions must be taken along a Lee County, Fla., waterway and include a photographer’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and title and location of photo.

Three entries are permitted per photographer; amateur photographers only, please. A model release form is available at www.CalusaBluewayPaddlingFestival.com if a person in the submitted photo is identifiable.

E-mail entries as one high-resolution photo jpg attachment at a time to bclayton@leegov.com by Oct. 1.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges, including Cape Coral artist and kayaker Jeannette Chupack and also Fort Myers native Mark Renz, a photo artist and author. Rounding out the judges’ panel will be award-winning newspaper photographer Andrew West of The News-Press in Fort Myers.

The Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is 190 miles long and is marked by easily identifiable trail signs. The trail also is mapped out with Global Positioning System coordinates. The waterways are shallow and stay relatively free from powerboat traffic. Order free maps online at www.calusablueway.com. The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival is North America’s fastest-growing kayak festival and one of Florida’s premiere eco-events.

Call (239) 433-3855 with questions or e-mail bclayton@leegov.com.

Artists interested in being included should email lblack@artinlee.org by Monday, March 1st to be included.  Please include First Last Name spellings.  The Alliance will accept checks for the $10 payment.

Call to Artists: Katharine Butler Gallery seeks entries for
5th Annual National Juried Exhibition June 16-July 10, 2010.

Original 2D and 3D artwork in any traditional medium, including fiber, ceramics, metal, and glass from the past three years. No Giclees or videos. Entry fee $35 for up to 3 works. Juror: Adam Justice Curator of Art at the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, FL. Application deadline April 17th. Cash awards.

For prospectus and application go to www.kbutlergallery.com, e-mail falkc@kbutlergallery.com, or send SASE to Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill St., Sarasota, FL, 34236

Alliance for the Arts Partners with SWFL Symphony to Hold Juried Art Competition
Call to Artists!

Southwest Florida Symphony’s 50th Anniversary: Framing the Past-Inspiring the Future through Music - A Juried Competition

Alliance for the Arts is calling for artists to celebrate Southwest Florida Symphony’s 50th Anniversary by creating a piece of art that frames the past and inspires the future through music. Exhibition will be on display in the Alliance main gallery March 5th – March 27th. A special opening reception to reveal the work and announce the winners is scheduled for March 5th from 5-8PM. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at opening reception.

For the past 50 years, the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have been the foundation and the framework of classical music in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida. As the Arts Agency in Lee County, the Alliance for the Arts has been striving to fulfill their mission to facilitate and nurture the creation, development, promotion and education of arts and culture, for 35 years. It seems only fitting these two organizations, deeply rooted in community’s cultural development, partner for such a monumental event.

Together the Alliance and Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are proud to create a program that provides support to local artist and continued arts education in the area.

The opportunity is open for all artists residing in Southwest Florida to create an original artwork in any medium to “frame the past and inspire the future through music. ‘ An entry will consist of 1-3 artworks. Entry fees are as follows: Non-member Entry Fee is $35 for 3 entries and $15.00 for one entry. Alliance member Entry Fee is $10 for one entry and $25 for 3 entries. Annual membership to the Alliance for the Arts is $50.

Download the complete prospectus including drop-off and installation dates, size specifications and more visit www.ArtInLee.org, click on Special Events then Upcoming Exhibitions. For questions please contact 239-939-2787 or email exhibitions@artinlee.org.

Young Artists Awards Auditions
January 23 & 30 from 9AM - 5PM both days.
The Young Artists Awards is a performing arts education, audition, performance and scholarship program for area students ages eight to twenty-one. Auditions will be held for Drama. Dance. Instrumental Music. Classical Voice. Contemporary Voice / Musical Theatre. Students must be registered to participate.

Nominate an Angel of the Arts
Awards Ceremony On May 3, 2010 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
he Alliance for the Arts will roll out the red carpet soon for the 7th Annual Angels of the Arts Awards on May 3, 2010, at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. But first, the community must speak up and nominate their favorite artist, art teacher, cultural organization or supporter to be named an Angel of the Arts. Nomination forms are available at the Alliance campus, located on the corner of Colonial and McGregor, or online at www.ArtInLee.org.

The mission of the awards program is to recognize the positive contributions and essential impact of artists, arts organizations, art educators and supporters in Lee County. The signature “Angel” trophy, sponsored by BB&T – Oswald Trippe and Company, will be presented to winners at an academy awards style ceremony with local celebrity host, live performances, fine food and good company.

Angels of the Arts Awards categories include: Literary Artist, Arts Teacher, Arts Volunteer, Arts Journalist, Arts Organization, Business Arts Sponsor, Young Artist, Arts Benefactor, New Artist, Performance Artist, Organization Leader, Arts Publication/Broadcast Series, Visual Artist and Lifetime Achievement. Multiple nominations are accepted across categories. Nominees will be given the opportunity to submit supporting materials to a final group of three jurors.

When the arts thrive, so does the community, and thanks to the hardworking creative individuals in Lee County the past year has been filled with theatre shows, art installations, musical performances and special events. Say thank you to those individuals who are committed to entertaining and educating our community through art.

Nominate Today! Download a nomination form at www.ArtInLee.org, pick one up from the Alliance or request one from (239) 939-2787 or publicity@artinlee.org.

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE YOUNG ARTISTS AWARDS PROGRAM
Attention all talented students in the performing arts - it is time to send in your registration for the Young Artists Awards auditions in voice, drama, dance, and instrumental music. The Young Artists Awards is the area's largest audition, performance, education, and scholarship program for students from throughout Southwest Florida, now going into our seventh year. This year, thirty-three scholarships as well as other prizes will be awarded. Over forty judges from throughout the state in the various performing arts categories will be adjudicating during the two audition days.

The program is open to all students from throughout Southwest Florida. Auditions will be held on the campus of the Alliance for the Arts at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers on Saturday, January 23, 2010 and Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the following categories:

Dance: ages 8-14, ages 15-21

Contemporary Voice (including musical theatre): ages 8-12, ages 13-16, ages 17-21

Classical Voice: ages 13-16, ages 17-21

Instrumental Music: ages 13-16, ages 17-21

Drama: ages 13-16, ages 17-21

Students can audition in multiple categories, must preregister to audition, and will be assigned individual audition times. Twenty-two of the highest scoring students will be chosen to perform individually at our gala event to be held at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Eleven runner-up students will be featured in a group performance that evening. Participants will also be invited to attend a seminar on Saturday, April 17, 2010 featuring educators and professionals in the various performing arts fields and be given the opportunity to perform at various community events and venues.

Please visit our website at: www.youngartistsawards.org

email Director@youngartistsawards.org

or call 239-574-9321 for more information and to access registration forms.

Register now! Categories fill quickly.

Senior games seeks volunteers
Volunteers are still needed for the 18th annual Florida Senior Games State Championships, which take place throughout Lee County and Cape Coral next month.

At least 40 more volunteers are needed to join the hundreds that will help starting Dec. 2, when event preparations begin for the nine-day event that kicks off Dec. 5. Events will happen at sites managed by Lee County Parks & Recreation and the City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation.

More than 2,000 athletes will compete, and volunteers can apply to work any of the 24 sports offered. Volunteers do not need extensive sports backgrounds to help.

A volunteer application can be found at www.leeparks.org/volunteers

Or prospective volunteers, age 14 and over, can contact Lee County Parks & Recreation Volunteer Services Coordinator Kathy Cahill at (239) 432-2159. For their efforts during the Games, volunteers will be fed and receive a 2009 Florida Senior Games State Championships volunteer t-shirt.

Photo Contest at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

You are cordially invited to submit your best pictures to the first annual Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve photography contest. This event is an opportunity for you to share your unique views of this very special natural area and its wildlife.

The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a beautiful wetland preserve with a raised boardwalk open to the public 7 days a week from dawn until dusk. The trail is fully accessible and consists of a ¾ of mile lower loop or the entire trail is 1.2 miles long. Visitors will see examples of old Florida in the plants and animals that live there. This natural setting provides the perfect backdrop for photos of wildlife such as wading birds, turtles, alligators, otters, squirrels, woodpeckers, butterflies, dragonflies and more. Opportunities for photographers to find unique settings and subjects to take pictures of are plentiful whether walking out on the trail or sitting at a pond overlook.

This contest is open to amateur photographers only and photos must be submitted by December 15, 2009. The entry fee is $20 and photos must have been taken at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. For complete contest rules and entry forms visit the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve website at www.sloughpreserve.org or stop by the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Interpretive Center. You will be notified by January 20, 2010 if you have won or placed in the contest. Awards will be presented at a Photo Contest Celebration to be held at the Slough Interpretive Center on February 6, 2010.

CALENDAR LISTING
ONGOING
Photo Contest
You are cordially invited to submit your best pictures to the first annual Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve photography contest. Final date to submit photos is December 15th, 2009. The entry fee is $20. Contest rules and entry forms are located at www.sloughpreserve.org or at the Slough's Interpretive Center. Contest open to amateurs only. Questions call 239-533-7557 or 239-728-4707. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve address is 7791 Penzance Blvd. Ft. Myers, FL 33966.

Embracing Our Differences Call To Artists
Embracing Our Differences will be returning to Sarasota's bayfront in April 2010. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 700,000 people. At the same time, over 50,000 teachers and students have viewed the exhibit for a firsthand observation and discussion concerning the importance of diversity in our lives. The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.

The exhibit contains 39 bill-board sized (16 feet by 12 1/2 feet high) artworks. Each art piece contains an inspirational quote from a member of our community expressing their thoughts and ideas about "embracing our differences."

Artists, authors, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers, students - all ages - everyone can participate. You may submit more than one entry. National and international art and film submissions are encouraged. We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive for all by submitting your art work, quotation or short film reflecting the theme of "embracing our differences".

$3,000 in cash awards will be given. Please see our submissions forms for details as well as deadlines.

Download a Call to Artists 2010

Download a Call for Quotes 2010

Submit a quote online

View 2009 winning entries

www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org

PO Box 2559
Sarasota, FL 34230
941-928-0567
info@embracingourdifferences.org

Manatee Players 2009-2010 Auditions Schedule
Those auditioning for a musical must come prepared with a song in their key. An accompanist will be provided. Comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear is recommended for the movement portion of the audition.

Those auditioning for plays will be asked to read from the script. Sides for these two shows will be available for perusal two weeks prior to the audition date.

All auditions are at 7pm at our theater, unless otherwise noted.

Current Open Auditions
Show Auditions Performance

Joseph/Dream Coat
Director: TBA Jan. 24 & 25 April 8 - 25

Gypsy
Director: Rick Kerby Jan. 24 & 25 May 6 - 23

Commitment
Please note that by auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please be certain that you are willing and able to make this commitment.

Shows and dates subject to change.
For more information, call Rick Kerby at 748-0111

Call for Volunteers
The season is upon us and Art Center Sarasota is seeking willing and able area residents to help with upcoming events and activities. ACS is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and reliable volunteers to assist in all areas of exhibitions, outreach and programming. To get involved or for more information, please contact Barbara Gerdeman at 941-365-2032 or email her at Barbara@artsarasota.org

Artist applications for 2008-2009 can be obtained online at www.fwcs.org, or by calling (941) 953-4252. Applications should include a biography, statement and photographs of the work, and be addressed to Harmony Gallery at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, 34236.

Harmony Gallery Feature Artists
Artist applications for 2007-2008 can be obtained online at www.fwcs.org, or by calling (941) 953-4252. Applications should include a biography, statement and photographs of the work, and be addressed to Harmony Gallery at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, 34236.

Volunteers needed
The Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra is seeking volunteers for long-term as well as seasonal volunteers. There are two immediate positions available: Director of Public Relations and Director of Development and Fundraising. Seasonal volunteers of every nature are requested as well. Information: 778-1716.

Art scholarships
ArtCenter Manatee currently has two art scholarships available for adults interested in watercolor and other mediums. The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society sponsors a scholarship for persons ages 18 or older for watercolor classes. Also available is the Nancy Schaefer Scholarship Fund for Adults, which offer instruction in drawing, pastel, watercolor or pottery. Cost of initial supplies are included in both scholarships. Information: 746-2862.

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MASTERPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2010

NO AGE LIMIT

APPLICATION DEADLINE 30 MARCH 2010

APPLICATION FEE

250 EUROS OR US DOLLARS 375 OR CHF 375

INFORMATION

Fax:+41 91 6092277

Email:masteracademy@bluewin.ch

www.masterplayers.org

FOR CONDUCTORS-CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS-ORCHESTRAS CHOIRS SINGERS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS PIANO ORGAN HARPSICHORD HARP GUITAR LUTE ACCORDION HARMONICA

VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO DOUBLEBASS FLUTE PICCOLO OBOE ENGLISHORN CLARINET BASSOON

SAXOPHONE HORN TRUMPET TROMBONE TUBA PERCUSSION SITAR CIMBALOM AND OTHERS

No age limit.  Distinguished International Jury. First Prize 3000 euros

Second Prize 1000 euros. Bruno Walter Prize for the best conductor with engagements 2010.

Masterplayers Prize for the best competitor with engagements 2010. Honour Prizes, Honour Diplomas,

Diplomas and  for each participant Certificates.

There shall be no restriction as to the number of participants. The partipants  shall compete by means of a between 20 minutes – 90 minutes  DVD recordings of their performances that shall be evaluated by the Jury.

Program of choice.

The decision of the Jury shall be irrevocable and shall be made worldwide public by 30 July  2010

All applications must be forwarded with registered official postmail to The Masterplayers International Music

Academy Corporation, Casella postale 6417 CH-6901 Lugano Switzerland including  DVD recordings of their performances, a Curriculum Vitae with a list of previous experience and artistic achievements, Degree Certificates of professional / academic education (photocopy), and two recent photos for publications. postmarked no later than 30 March 2010. The applicant should remit a non refundable application fee of EUR 250.or US Dollars 375 or CHF 375 by Western Union money order.(Cheques are not accepted) to The Masterplayers International Music Academy Corporation, Casella postale 6417 CH-6901 Lugano Switzerland.

All decision of the Jury shall be final and beyond appeal.

THE MASTERPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY CORPORATION

CASELLA POSTALE 6417 CH-6901 LUGANO SWITZERLAND

Tel (+41-91) 6092277    Fax (+41-91) 6092277

Email:masteracademy@bluewin.ch

http://www.masteracademy.org

INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL/COMPETITION

· Evidence of huge success with new audiences in BARCELONA
· 60 schools/companies (1500 Dancers from all over) and 200 performances in 4 days
· Professional opportunity for artists and promoters
· New engagement and changing impressions towards dance

AND NOW THE 2010 EDITIONS!
BARCELONA DANCE AWARD & DANCE GRAND PRIX ITALY Showcases/
Competitions for emerging & established Dance Schools/Companies from all over the World!

Where EVERYBODY is UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT!

Call for Dance Schools/Groups!

Interested in performing in Europe?

Don't stay at home! LIVE A GREAT THEATRICAL ADVENTURE!

Dear Choreographers/Directors/Dancers friends and colleagues, the Directors present
the International Competitions and invite your dance group to performing and teaching
at the most prestigious dance events in Europe the next 2010 season.

BARCELONA DANCE AWARD - from 1st to 5th April 2010 in Barcelona and from 24th to
27th June 2010 in Italy and at the end of june in Paris (France).

For the past few years, acceptance to the annual festivals has been extremely competitive,
please prepare your application promptly according to the guidelines.

Promising to be an unforgettable experience, choreographers, dancers
and chaperones are invited to stay at three star hotels off the coast of Spain
in twin bedrooms with bathroom/shower (based on two-three people sharing a room).

For more information, please visit Barcelona Dance Awards or email them directly.

the updated Web Site: http://web.tiscali.it/dancespain2010/

NEXT DANCE SEASON 2010: IT'S TIME TO DANCE
DANCE GRAND PRIX ITALY 2010

Showcases/Competitions for emerging & established Dance Schools/Companies  from all over the World!

Where EVERYBODY is UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT!

Call for Dance Schools/Groups!

Interested in performing in Europe?

Don't stay at home! LIVE A GREAT THEATRICAL ADVENTURE!

Dear Choreographers/Directors/Dancers friends and colleagues, the Directors  present the International
Competitions and invite your dance school/group to performing and compete at the most prestigious dance
event in Europe the next  2010 season.

DANCEGRANDPRIX ITALY 2010 from 24th to 27th June in Italy and in the end of June in Paris France too.

For the past few years, acceptance to our annual festivals has been extremely competitive, please prepare your
application promptly according to the guidelines.  We look forward to receiving your applications.

We kindly ask you to help us distribute our news through your electronic network or printing outand hanging
our postage / news / material up at public  places at your eventual dance hall or studio.


our updated Web Site: <http://web.tiscali.it/barcelonadanza/italy10.html>

Last Revised: August 28, 2009